So Damn Productive

India's Most Productive Podcast. We interview some of the most influential people in the country and ask them how the hell they got so damn productive!? A few of the notable names that have come on the show are Capt. Raghu Raman, Miss Malini, Cyrus Sahukar and many more of your favorites to come. We're a good mix of goofy and serious. If you don't like to cuss words, maybe this podcast isn't for you.

#65: Abhi & Niyu - Here's how to build powerful content 🚀

Across Instagram, YouTube & Facebook, Abhi and Niyu have amassed over 5.3 million followers. That’s right, 5.3mn 🤯 And They weren’t the earliest to the social media party, they didn’t have the best equipment from the beginning, and just like you and I, they started off with a grand total of zero views. Though, what they did have, from the very beginning was great f*$kin content 😎 And you, my lucky friend, are about to listen to their exact structures and processes to creating powerful content If you're at all interested in getting into the content space, you do not want to miss this one 🚀 _________ Follow Abhi and Niyu on Social! Trust me, their content is amazing, you won't regret it. YouTube Instagram Facebook ________ Now it's time for my plugs dude - Follow this pod if you're enjoying it. Really helps us out 💪 Instagram Email me at: armaan@apodcastingcompany.com Thanks to @singhalrohan21 for an amazing edit as always. Hit him up if you have any podcast or video editing needs

10-24
32:01

#64: Zoya Afroz (Miss India) - This is how to stay cool under pressure 🧊

Zoya Afroz, Miss India, came on the podcast dudes and dudettes 🤯 On top of that, she's also a really accomplished actor  In this pod, we spoke about her ability to stay cool under pressure. There are honestly some gems in here 💎 ____ Check out Zoya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoyaafroz  Now it's time for my plugs dude - Follow the pod if you're enjoying it. Really helps us out 💪 And honestly, don't follow me on Instagram, I'm highly inactive there, not sure it's worth the push of the button. But if you ABSOLUTELY insist, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/armaankhendry/ Also, did I use too many emoji's in this description? Send me an email at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com if that's the case. 📩 Thanks to @singhalrohan21 for an amazing edit as always. Thanks to @ashore_preetham for this dope new artwork

10-10
21:32

#63: Satej Sirur - Focus on Creative Work ✍️

Welcome to the So Damn Productive Podcast. I'm your host Armaan Khendry, and on this show we interview the most productive of folk in India and ask them how the (bleep) they do it. 😇 Today, we had Satej Sirur on the show. He's the founder of Rocketium, they are building design software for modern growth marketing teams. On this episode, we spoke about the value of creative work. We often get advice like "work harder" or "never stop the hustle", but that advice is vague and not helpful at all. Infact, it might be harmful. We tend to work ourselves continually the point of burn out. How do you produce high quality work if you feel terrible? You can't. And in our conversation, Satej shares with us his philosophy on producing great work. Trust me, this advice is much better than "work harder" I really hope you enjoy this episode as much as I loved recording it! Learn more about Rocketium here: https://rocketium.com/ Follow Satej on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satejs/ Now it's time for my plugs dude - Follow the pod if you're enjoying it. Really helps us out 💪 And honestly, don't follow me on Instagram, I'm highly inactive there, not sure it's worth the push of the button. But if you ABSOLUTELY insist, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/armaankhendry/ Also, did I use too many emoji's in this description? Send me an email at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com if that's the case. 📩

09-26
41:40

#62: Ravi Venkatesan (Former Chairman of Microsoft and Cummins India)

Helloooo Dudes and Duddettes, Welcome to the So Damn Productive Podcast. On this show we interview the most productive of folk in India and ask them how the hell they do it. 😇 Today, we had Ravi Venkatesan on the show. His career resume is pretty insane. He was the Chairman of Cummins India, Chairman of Microsoft, Member of the Board of Directors at Infosys, and the Chairman of the Board at Bank of Baroda. Holy Shit, I know. 🤯 In this conversation we spoke about Ravi's rules for success in the 21st century. We speak about how to build a growth mindset and why you need to become an entrepreneur to excel in our new world. 📈 You do not want to miss out on this episode bois and girls, trust me. 🎙️ _______ If you're interested in learning more from Ravi, Follow him on LinkedIn Now it's time for my plugs dude - Follow the pod if you're enjoying it. Really helps us out 💪 And honestly, don't follow me on Instagram, I'm highly inactive there, not sure it's worth the push of the button. But if you ABSOLUTELY insist, here's my profile 🤘 Also, did I use too many emoji's in this description? Send me an email at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com if that's the case. 📩

09-13
40:19

#61: Tanvie Hans - This is How to Improve Athletic Performance 🏋️‍♀️

Welcome to the So Damn Productive Podcast. I'm your host Armaan Khendry, and on this show we interview the most productive of folk in India and ask them how the fuck they do it. 😇 You're about to listen to my conversation with Tanvie Hans. She's a professional footballer and has played for some of the biggest clubs in England such as Tottenham and Fulham and now she's playing in India. She's also the co-founder of Sisters in Sweat, which is a community for women to get fit and healthy through sport. ⚽ In this conversation, we covered everything to do with improving athletic performance and she breaks down exactly what she does in the areas of: Training and Fitness 🏋️‍♀️ Recovery ❄️ Nutrition 🥗 Mental Strength 🤯 If you're looking to up your physical performance, I guarantee this podcast won't disappoint. 🙃 Tanvie posts awesome content on Instagram, you should definitely go follow her: https://www.instagram.com/tanviehans/ Also, learn more about Sisters in Sweat: https://www.instagram.com/sistersinsweat.in/ Now it's time for my plugs dude - Follow the pod if you're enjoying it. Really helps us out 💪 And honestly, don't follow me on Instagram, I'm highly inactive there, not sure it's worth the push of the button. But if you ABSOLUTELY insist, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/armaankhendry/ Also, did I use too many emoji's in this description? Send me an email at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com if that's the case. 📩

08-29
58:57

#60: Vaibhav Sisinty - This is How To Side Hustle

Hola! Thanks for checking out this episode dude/ette. I gotta say btw, you're looking mighty fine today. 🙀 Are you ready to 10x your productivity? No? Well good, because I can't live up to that. But what I can say, is that after listening to this episode with Vaibhav Sisinty, your life will definitely be enriched. 📈 Vaibhav is India's Foremost Marketing Guru. 400k people following him for his insights, and he's still young as hell. 🔥 How do you build such a strong community/following? 🤼 How do you master the art of side-hustling? ✍️ How do you avoid/recover from burnout? 🤯 These are all questions Vaibhav very eloquently walks us through in this episode. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 😊 PS dude - Follow the pod if you're enjoying it. Really helps us out 💪 Also, did I use too many emoji's in this description? Send me an email at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com if that's the case. 📩

08-22
47:50

#59: Eisha Chopra - Here's a Practical Guide to Achievement

Hello Friends, Welcome to the So Damn Productive Podcast. Are you ready to get your mind filled with a productive shit dude? Well, that's good because on this pod we talk to some of the most successful people in India and ask them how the hell they do it. Today, I am joined by Eisha Chopra. She's an actress, You might know her from hits such as "Neerja & Official CEO Giri". But I think her new claim to fame will be from appearing on this pod. What do you guys think?? We talked about so much on this pod but mainly focused on her mental framework for dealing with rejection in the real world and how she prepares for auditions. This conversation is practical, there's no " we can all achieve our dreams BS." It's a guide on how to make it in an intensely competitive field. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Subscribe to the pod if you enjoy this typa shit. Check out Eisha's Instagram dude: https://www.instagram.com/eishachopra/ And if you have anything to say to me, good or bad, email me at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com

07-04
49:47

Our Podcast Trailer! Welcome to So Damn Productive

India's Most Productive Podcast. If you're a long time listener, you may have noticed we recently had a Re-Brand. We've moved from The Next Move -> So Damn Productive. The goal of So Damn Productive is to interview India's greatest overachievers and extract the exact habits and routines that got them to where they are. We will be conducting 2 Interviews a month with folks such as Cyrus Sahukar, Kubbra Sait, Capt Raghu Raman, Miss Malini Agarwal, Nir Eyal and so many more. If you're looking to be the most productive version of yourself, this is the podcast for you. Looking forward to getting on this journey with you :) Email me at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com DM me on Insta: @armaankhendry Edited and Produced by Rohan Singhal

06-07
02:58

#58: Kubbra Sait - From Microsoft to Bollywood

Today I'm joined by the one and only Kubbra Sait. She's an actor and you probably know her for playing Kukoo on Sacred Games. Also in her past life, she was also one of India's most prominent anchors. I think you're going to love this podcast because Kubbra is seriously just one of us. Her story is literally our story. She started as an employee at Microsoft, decided she hated the corporate world and made the bold move to leave everything and move to Bombay. In this podcast we dive deep into exactly how she made became a household name from out of nowhere. We talk about her habits that allow her to work 7 days a week / 365 days a year. We talk about how she performs on the days when she doesn't feel so good. We talk about what it takes to make it. Follow Kubbra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kubbrasait/ Also dude or dudette, let's talk. Email me at armaankhendry14@gmail for anything!

05-16
58:26

#57: Cyrus Sahukar - We all have the same anxieties.

Cyrus Sahukar joined the show. This conversation was an incredible mix of goofy and intensely thought provoking. We spoke about how it's actually easier to get shit done rather than spend time in creative thought and how to manage the anxieties that we all face. Cyrus might be one of the most genuinely nice people that I have the chance to have on the show (except when he tells me to go fuck myself... listen to the show to find out why 😉) Episode Time Stamps: 06:10 - 17:09 -  Why we're consuming way too much content 17:17 - 18:33 - How to form positive habits when you're feeling low 18:34 - 22:27 - The stages of life and career (Highs and Lows) 22:35 - 27:30 -  The power of momentum in your life 27:31 - 31:35 - How to be yourself 35:17 - 39:28  Figuring out who you are 39:29 - 43:35 - Marathon vs Sprint Careers. Why it's important to focus on the long term 43:36 - 50:19 - Social Media Sucks. Cyrus's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrus_sahukar/ (Can we get him to 1mn followers?) Let's talk! Email me at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com to get in touch 

04-25
01:02:47

#56: Be So Good That They Can't Ignore You - Akash Damodaran

"If you don't put thought into your content, you're basically treating you audience like shit. And nobody has time for bullshit" In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Akash Damodaran, an entrepreneur and host of the Against the Odds Podcast. ⁣I reached out to him because I was a fan. I wanted to learn how he went from no experience with content, to creating super high production value work. It's not easy. But it's doable. In this episode, we walk through the exact things you need to be thinking about before starting your content creation journey. _____ Akash's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPvSXTwXrCDtJytSHAhFCYQ  Akash's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akashdamodaran74/  ____ If you want to get in touch, email me at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com Or hit me up on IG dude: @armaankhendry I always respond within 24 hours. 

04-11
01:19:13

#55 - The Power of Thinking For Yourself, Sleep & My Daily Routines

Hey Boys and Girls, Today's a little bit of a different episode. I'm recording a solo podcast. In this episode, I walk you through what I've learned from the "overachievers" that come on this show. We dive deep into - Thinking for yourself, Daily Routines, Sleep and have a Long Term Outlook to your projects. ⁣ Podcast Link in Bio⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Let me know if you guys liked this format, I might do it more often ;)

03-28
33:08

#54: How to set, track and achieve your wildest goals - Wioleta Burdzy Seth

“Instead of setting goals, set what you want your everyday life to look and feel like. Then work backwards”⁣ In this episode, I was lucky enough to chat with Wioleta Burdzy Seth, whos a ‘Do What You Love Coach’⁣ You can think of our conversation as a mini masterclass to exactly how one should set, track and execute on their goals. Her way of thinking about defining goals is so different from the conventional. Focus on feel and happiness as opposed to an arbitrary number like followers on dollars in the bank. ⁣This is an incredibly tangible episode which I’m sure you will take a lot from! Email me: armaankhendry14@gmail.com DM me on IG @armaankhendry

03-21
01:07:41

#53: Malini Agarwal - It took 10 years to become an overnight success

“It took me 10 years to become an overnight success” - Malini Agarwal In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Malini Agarwal, who you might know as “MissMalini”. She is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and influencer. Speaking to her has made me feel like I need to do 10x more with my time. And luckily for you and me, she lets us in on her productivity hacks in our conversation. I really think you’re going to love this conversation, I personally took so much away from it. Malini Agarwal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maliniagarwal/ Miss Malini on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MissMalini/ Download Girl Tribe on iOS or Android! ___ Email me at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com - I'd love to chat DM me on Insta: @armaankhendry

03-14
01:04:43

#52: Harshil Karia - Go All In. Side Hustles Don't Work

Email me at: armaankhendry14@gmail.com - I'd love to chat! “If you want to build a business, you have to go all in. Side Hustles don’t work” Harshil Karia is the founder of Schbang and his story is the definition of going all in. Whether it’s investing his entire life savings into his startup or meditating for an hour a day, he doesn’t do anything half baked. If you’re debating a side hustle, or just want to learn more about the day in the life of a founder, this episode is made for you.

03-07
53:00

#51: Sanjay Manaktala - How to Pivot into anything you want

“It’s never been easier to get started in whatever it is that you want to do. You are 20 hours of YouTube Tutorials away from your dreams”   Sanjay Manaktala is an “IT Guy” turned Stand Up Comedian.    We dove deep into how to pivot from a traditional corporate job to be a comedian.  But the philosophy can be applied to any pursuit of a passion.   This conversation was an equal part of humour and truth bombs from Sanjay.  I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.   See more of Sanjay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjaycomedy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/smanakYouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCGlyf…

02-28
59:22

#50: Stop Making Excuses - Prateek Khandelwal (Founder of RampMyCity)

Prateek is the founder of RampMyCity, a startup focused on making India more inclusive for wheelchair users and differently abled people. Prateek, himself, suffered from an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. The doctors told he may not walk again. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, Prateek got to work. Accelerating his recovery through setting short term goals, and taking on the audacious challenge of making India more wheelchair accessible, Prateek might have the most positive attitude of anybody I’ve ever spoken to. Our conversational was as inspirational as it was insightful

02-21
50:41

#49: Manish Tyagi - How to become a Stand Up Comedian (The Knotty Commander)

Manish Tyagi is a Navy Commander turned Stand Up Comedian. At 47, he made the leap into following a passion. It goes to show that there are no excuses for doing what you want to do. In this takeaway packed episode, Manish walks us through the exact process of getting started in comedy and shares his advice to aspiring stand ups. This information is so useful for anyone who is looking to make a pivot in life, regardless of the career you are pursuing. Be a part of our email list! We exclusively share the tips, routines and strategies from the podcasts in an easy to digest cheat sheet here: https://mailchi.mp/9bd4b2ab517b/thenextmove  Make sure to subscribe for more interviews with India’s Disruptors!

02-15
52:10

#48 Pooja Sachdeva - It's all about the Hustle

“Getting your content to go viral online doesn’t happen overnight. That viral video you see on your feed took years of hard work to get there” Pooja Sachdeva knows a thing or two about going viral, several of her slam poem videos have hit over a million views each. How do you do it? She tells us exactly how she did it in this podcast. Hint: She constantly hustled to get noticed. Pooja’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poojasachdeva_poet/ Pooja’s Slam Poetry: https://www.youtube.com/user/poojasable Be a part of our email list! We exclusively share the tips, routines and strategies from the podcasts in an easy to digest cheat sheet here: https://mailchi.mp/9bd4b2ab517b/thene...​  Make sure to subscribe for more interviews with India’s Disruptors!

02-08
47:43

How can I improve this podcast? - Feedback Needed :)

My Email ID: armaankhendry14@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenextmovepodcast/ I've bee podcasting for a year now and it's been a blast! The best part of it has been able to meet new amazing people like yourself. Btw, did I mention, you look beautiful today.  I've received so much helpful feedback but I'm the hunt for more! I know there's so much I can improve for your listening experience and I really want to do that. Please email me with any thoughts, I respond to all messages within 24 hours, your feedback would be so so so so helpful!! Thanks so much for being a part of this journey.

02-05
03:42

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