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𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬. When I decided to take the plunge into 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 full time, I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy path. I spent countless hours conducting field research, talking to professionals from all kinds of domains. The interest in personal branding was unanimous, everyone recognized its value. But when the conversation shifted to 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, the hesitation was almost immediate. It was clear to me. While the interest was there, 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 and understanding of the long-term benefits needed serious work. Fast forward a year, and I’m humbled to share that youEx Consulting Services recently signed its first client for a pure play branding engagement, crossing the ₹50K retainer milestone. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. It represents the breaking of conventional pessimism around personal branding in India. It’s proof that 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, and they recognize the power of fluff-free, strategic brand building when it’s done right. The journey isn’t over; if anything, it’s just the 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. There’s still so much to do in spreading awareness and delivering value-driven branding solutions. But today, I take a moment to celebrate this step forward.

“𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐫, 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.” - 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚 It’s hard to put into words the impact of someone like 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚, who just left the mortal world but whose legacy will continue to shape lives for generations to come. In a world full of expectations to “walk the talk”, 𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤, 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡—𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑙𝑦, yet powerfully. He embodied the values that many speak of but few live by. In the business world of 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬, he was the David who grew to the size of a Goliath, without losing his humility. A giant of industry, yet as grounded as they come. In the era of 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, where many make token gestures toward sustainability and equality, he built businesses that were truly equitable and sustainable, leading by example and setting a standard for the world. While philanthropy often seems like a 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲, Tata’s businesses, guided by his vision, have been changing lives across the length and breadth of India long before it became fashionable. The Tata legacy is one of deep-rooted generosity, changing communities, one life at a time. In the vast arena of social media, where negativity and criticism are often rampant, 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚, even behind the anonymity of a keyboard. That’s a testament to the universal respect he commanded. In a world fighting wars of dominance, he built 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, pursuing not conquest, but care for people, communities, and the planet. His legacy is not just about building wealth, but about building lives. In a world where we are often divided by our love for sports icons, film stars, and celebrities, 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥, respected and admired by everyone, across the spectrum. As I reflect on his journey, I can’t help but wonder, what would the world be like if more of us strived to live and lead with his level of 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞?

𝐙𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 - 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 For youEx Consulting Services I’ve been using Zoho suite right from the beginning. Email as the communication backbone, Zoho Books for accounting, and Zoho Contracts for client agreements. So when I found out that Zoholics Events 2024 was happening right in my backyard in Whitefield, I knew I had to give it a go. From sign-up to registration, lanyards to goodies, the entire experience was seamless and top-notch. But what truly intrigued me was Sridhar Vembu’s keynote. We all know that events like these often serve as an elaborate sneak peek into new features and upcoming releases, so I was expecting his keynote to set the stage for Zoho’s next big pitch. But to my surprise, he focused a large portion of his talk on something much deeper, the silent, yet remarkable progress India is making on the global stage, particularly in the realm of digital payments. His perspective on India’s quiet success and how it’s becoming a leading light on cutting-edge R&D while the world watches and learns was truly eye-opening. In contrast to the often skeptical mainstream media narrative, it was refreshing, insightful, and honestly mind-boggling to hear about the enormity of India’s digital journey. Beyond the keynote, the event delivered as expected, aside from a few minor scheduling and technical glitches. Zoho’s ecosystem is growing leaps and bounds, and it’s clear that humility is woven into their culture, it was evident in every interaction I had with the team. Their catchy AI equation, 𝐀 + 𝐁 = 𝐂, left a lasting impression on me. I have a feeling it’s going to catch on in a big way, so kudos to whoever came up with that! Looking forward to trying out more of their offerings, especially on the AI and ONDC fronts. And, as a bonus, I unexpectedly reconnected with a few long-time friends Bala(Bryan) Chandrasekar and Prason S after more than a decade.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭. — 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 In the world of service businesses, we often hear the phrase 𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟-𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 thrown around. But over time, I’ve realized there’s a fine yet distinct line between being 𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟-𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 and being 𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟-𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐. While the intent to offer exceptional service is great, it’s easy to let that obsession take over and control how we operate. In the pursuit of delighting customers, many of us fall into these traps: 1️⃣ 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Offering more value than what the customer paid for, which sets a precedent that becomes hard to maintain and creates unrealistic expectations. 2️⃣ 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 Agreeing to every customer request without careful thought, often leading to budget overruns and a loss of focus on what truly matters. 3️⃣ 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 Committing to requests outside of our service forte, ultimately diluting the quality of our core offerings. It’s crucial to be mindful of these tendencies and remember that being 𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓-𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄 means putting the customer at the heart of everything, but without losing sight of reasonable boundaries. Our 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 is to deliver value in a way that is sustainable and aligned with what we do best. Have you ever found yourself on the wrong side of this fine line? How do you ensure you stay focused on being customer-centric without letting the obsession take over? #Customer #Experience #Centric #Service #Excellence #Business #Growth

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. As we began offering our services at youEx Consulting Services, we were focused on delivering high-quality results to our clients. But along the way, two important realizations shaped our journey. 𝐎𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭. Early on, it became clear that we needed guidance from experts—whether it was legal professionals or chartered accountants. Their insights became essential for ensuring our operations ran seamlessly. Seeking advice from those who know more than us was a humbling and necessary step. 𝐓𝐰𝐨, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. By offering competitive compensation and creating ethical, respectful engagements, we saw how hiring talented freelancers helped us not only deliver better services but also build stronger trust with our clients. Once these realizations dawned on us, we saw that the only limit to what we could offer was our own appetite for growth and what our clients were looking for. In this past year, we’ve built a network of trusted Subject Matter Expert partners who have grown with us, strength to strength. It’s been an exciting journey of learning, expanding, and building trust with both our team and our clients. #Partnerships #Learning #Growth #PersonalBranding #Journey #youEx #OneYearOfyouEx

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐬... At youEx, our journey started by focusing on salaried professionals, the group we believed was most at risk of having their talents and competencies overlooked in the public eye. As they advanced in their careers, we saw the gap in how their personal brands were being presented—and the 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 to fix it. While we found a perfect market fit, something interesting happened along the way. Conversations with C-level professionals and business leaders revealed an entirely new group in need. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬. These professionals wear too many hats, with personal branding often pushed to the side. With day-to-day firefighting, finding the clarity and calmness to focus on brand-building was a luxury they couldn’t afford. And that’s where we stepped in. Over the past year, we’ve dived deep into this space—helping entrepreneurs, coaches, doctors, financial advisors, and more build formidable brands that reflect the power of their work. From increasing revenues to establishing them as industry leaders, we’ve seen the transformative power of personal branding. This new focus group has now evolved into one of our core service categories, and we couldn’t be more excited about the journey ahead. Are you ready to finally give your personal brand the attention it deserves? Let’s work together to turn your brand into a powerful force that resonates with your audience. #Personal #Branding #Entrepreneurship #youEx #Growth #Journey #OneYearOfyouEx 

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘅𝗲. - 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻 As professionals, we all dream of having access to the p͟e͟r͟f͟e͟c͟t͟ tools. Ones that match our needs and help us perform at our best. Early in our careers, we rely on what’s provided by the companies we work for. We adapt, we learn, and we grow with these tools. Yet, many of us often find ourselves curious about the tech outside our reach, wishing for the day our company might invest in the tools we 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 need. But when you’re building your own company, those experiences take on a new meaning. Suddenly, the responsibility shifts. Now, it’s not about waiting for someone else to invest—it’s about making sure 𝘺𝘰𝘶 do. You make a promise to yourself to procure the very best tools to support your vision, knowing that it’s not just an expense but an investment in your company’s future. For us at youEx Consulting Services, that moment arrived when we recently invested in the latest MacBook with an M3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It’s more than just a tool—it’s a reflection of growth, progress, and commitment to delivering the best for our clients. There’s a special kind of satisfaction when a promise made to yourself becomes a reality. This is not just about equipment; it’s about ensuring we have the right resources to keep pushing boundaries, growing, and serving our clients more effectively. #Personal #Branding #Growth #Tools #Promise #youEx #OneYearOfyouEx

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽𝘀. What started as an intuitive service, guided by passion and a deep understanding of personal branding, has blossomed into a structured, feature-rich offering, much like a finely-tuned SaaS product. Yet, at its heart, personal branding remains deeply personal, built on trust, vulnerability, and the sharing of aspirations. At youEx, we’ve listened to our clients’ needs, expanding our services beyond just branding. The journey naturally led us to add complementary services that support your brand holistically—branded aesthetics, coaching, mentoring, resume building, legal support, and even leadership placements. Over the past year, we’ve been honored to be part of so many growth stories, offering a tailored combination of these services to professionals who were ready to elevate their brands and careers. We’re incredibly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us, and we’re excited to continue this journey together, offering even more value, more growth, and more opportunities. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your brand, youEx is here to guide you every step of the way. 👀 Curious about how youEx can help you? Let’s connect and explore how we can elevate your personal brand to the next level! #Personal #Branding #Growth #Journey #Trust #youEx #OneYearOfyouEx

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝘁 - 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 When I first moved to Bengaluru in 2023, I was full of hope and ready to continue my corporate journey. Like many, I believed that finding the right job was the next step. But after four long months of searching, countless interviews, and no offers, I found myself at a crossroads. Was it fate? Market conditions? Or perhaps my own shortcomings? Whatever the reason, I had two choices: continue searching and settle for whatever came my way, or take a leap of faith and create something of my own. I chose the 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧. For the first time, it wasn’t about convincing an employer to hire me; it was about convincing others to believe in what I believed in. I decided to start my own personal branding agency youEx Consulting Services a year ago, I officially registered the business. Looking back now, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come. From a simple idea to a small but mighty team of three professionals, we’ve spent the past year helping clients around the globe build and amplify their personal brands. The journey hasn’t been easy, but every challenge has made us stronger and more determined. It is a reminder that sometimes the best opportunities are the ones we create for ourselves. If you’re at a crossroads, wondering which path to take, remember 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲. #Entrepreneurship #Personal #Branding #Journey #youEx #OneYearOfyouEx

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? We at youEx Consulting Services are excited to share a humbling achievement in our recent project with a seasoned corporate cloud-certification trainer who has now successfully penetrated the Middle-Eastern market, thanks to our tailored personal branding strategies. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 To expand the trainer's professional influence into the Middle Eastern corporate training market, focusing on platforms like AWS and Azure. The goal was ambitious, but with precision and a deep understanding of personal branding's power, we were ready to take on the challenge. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 Within just six weeks of deploying a targeted personal branding strategy on LinkedIn, our client didn't just meet his goals—he soared beyond them, securing his first significant contract in the Middle-East. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮 ✅ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 - Crafted to amplify his expertise and visibility. ✅ T𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Optimized LinkedIn activities to connect with key stakeholders. ✅ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 - Ensured the strategy supported long-term engagement and expansion. Whether you're looking to break into new markets or elevate your professional presence, this recent success story of our collaboration is a testament to the potential that strategic personal branding holds. Read more on our blog (link in comment) #youEx #Personal #Branding #Professional #Success #Story #Win #Growth