Aman is a seasoned digital expert and entrepreneur. Starting his career as a Technical Consultant, Aman founded his first business MINDaction in 2012. Aman is now co-founder GoInStore; who are setting out to disrupt both the online AND bricks and mortar retail space, simultaneously. They have built sophisticated technology that enables consumers to interact with shop assistants in store, ask questions, browse through products and get a real time human service, without having to leave the comfort of their home. Very interesting business and a very smart guy. This is a short snappy episode recorded at GoInStores London headquarters in Camden Town. Aman really hits home some important concepts about what it really takes to be an entrepreneur; and offers a tonne of hard hitting truths, insight and value. We take about Self belief, personal development and mindset The sacrifice required when setting up a business The value and importance of co-founder relationship Disruption Read the magazine interview here: Subscribe Quotes If you invest in the right workplace it creates the right mentality for the people, I’ve always had an unwavering belief that I can do whatever I put my mind too Anyone that’s been successful, they work bloody hard work Anyone that has gone on to succeed faces failure on a daily basis. There wasn’t a light bulb moment with the idea, it kinda progressed and evolved We wanted the satisfaction of creating a business where we set the tone for the people coming to work every day Since I was young I’ve always had my own attitude of my working hours and when I should work I think people should be empowered to make their own decisions I’ve made so many mistakes, I make mistakes everyday, but i don’t dwell on any mistake that I’ve made Anything you achieve in life will come with sacrifice If you’re a startup it’s not just business, it’s your life. It’s not a career, it’s your life. You can go through hell and back, and are you prepared to make those sacrifices and are you doing the right thing Balance and equilibrium is the most important thing you can have. But honestly, it’s the hardest thing I’ve found to try and get If you make all those sacrifices and you’re not balanced, actually where you’re trying to get to and where you will get to, is not the place you want to be There’s no point getting somewhere if you’re not healthy, if you’re not happy It’s very important to live in the moment so you can respond to market needs at the time Enjoy the journey that you’re on, but also celebrate your successes along the way Links & People Camden Town https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden_Town Peter Sage http://petersage.com/ Anthony Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ GoInStore http://www.goinstore.com Andre Hordagoda https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-philip-j-hordagoda-a994274 Time Stamped Notes 00:02:55 – Camden London, and the importance of the right office space 00:06:04 – Self belief, personal development and mindset 00:10:16 – About GoInStore 00:16:07 – On the subject of disruption 00:19:51 – On starting GoInStore while still in jobs 00:27:01 – On the sacrifices required to start the business 00:30:03 – Aman’s beliefs on working hours 00:32:48 – On sacrifice 00:37:36 – On the importance of the Co-Founder relationship The Rebel Wrap Up Round If you could go back to any point in your life, and have 1 hour with your past self; what moment would it be and what would you tell yourself? 00:41:43 When I split up with my first ever girlfriend, I would tell myself the mantra I use every day now – ‘it will all be alright in the end’ Who is the most disruptive, rebellious or revolutionary entrepreneur of the last 2 years? 00:42:07:23 Bill Gates. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received, who gave it to you and how has it positively affected your career? 00:42:50 My mother. Do the right thing as much as you can, be good to people and everything will be alright in the end. If you could change one law what would it be? 00:43:02 Something to do with parking. What’s your definition of entrepreneurship? 00:43:18 Determined. Ambitious. Self Belief. Go getter. Take a chance, and a never give up attitude. What advice would you give to anyone listening to this who wants to become a creator entrepreneur? 00:43:32 Follow your dreams, follow your heart, do what you need to do but don’t forget how much hard work there is. Always analyse what are the most important things you want to achieve in your life and weigh that up against the sacrifices you’re going to have to make to get there. Do it, focus on it, don’t let anyone put you off your dreams and ambitions. As long as you work hard and continue to do what you’ve got to do, you will succeed. Who do you nominate to be a guest on the RebelHead Entrepreneurs podcast and can you sum them up in one word? 00:43:58 Andre Hordagoda. Outstanding Subscribe
