Hey, I'm Deepak Shukla! In this video, I share how I overcame stereotypes to build a seven-figure agency as a black or brown entrepreneur. I faced challenges directly and worked hard to achieve my goals. Get practical advice and inspiration to deal with doubts and societal pressures.
🔗 Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:05: Introduction
00:05 - 00:27: Understanding Stereotypes
00:37 - 01:17: Real-life Examples of Stereotyping
01:19 - 01:45: Feeding into Stereotypes
01:49 - 02:24: Embracing and Overcoming Stereotypes
02:28 - 03:00: The Harsh Reality
03:00 - 03:24: Examples from My Journey
03:30 - 04:01: Key Strategy: Be Better
04:07 - 05:12: Real-World Application
05:19 - 06:03: Being Better in Every Aspect
06:07 - 07:23: Literature and Media Influence
07:26 - 07:46: A Call to Action
08:28 - 09:10: Building a Diverse Team
09:12 - 10:11: Overcoming Challenges
10:19 - 10:56: Communication and Leadership
11:04 - 12:14: Using Stereotypes to Your Advantage
14:14 - 16:44: Conclusion
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Who is Deepak Shukla?🤔
Deepak Shukla is the Founder and CEO of Pearl Lemon, a multi-award-winning, full-service SEO agency based in London. With a passion for bootstrapping and aggressive growth, Deepak has taken Pearl Lemon from humble beginnings in his mum's place to a thriving £275k company in less than 24 months.
Deepak is a well-known figure in the digital marketing world, having been featured in TEDx, SEMrush, BBC, Chelsea FC, Appsumo, Bright Talks, and more. He is a true thought leader in SEO and growth hacking.
Check out his newsletter at deepakshukla.com/newsletter - It covers generating $50,000 from Facebook Status Updates, Lessons Learned From Reading 165 books in 29 months, Using WhatsApp to Manage 107 Employees, How He Bootstrapped Pearl Lemon Into Making Millions & TONS more.
🏆 DEEPAK’S ACHIEVEMENTS & EXPERIENCES 🏆
Trained British Soldier
24x Marathon runner
3x Ultramarathon Runner 50-125 km
2x Full IronMan - South Africa & Holland
1x Fight Won via TKO Muay Thai in Rio, Brazil
Lived homelessly for 1 week
50+ Countries Backpacking
9 Countries Lived In - Amsterdam, Malaga, Malta, Lisbon, Turin, Rio, Lausanne, London, Tbilisi
30+ dives - PADI Rescue Diver
1200+ Km Hitchhiking from London-Tallinn, Estonia in 3.5 days
50+ Tattoos
150 songs
Performed w/Mobo award-winning Rachel Kerr & Nate James
Warm-up act for music group Roll Deep
Music Recording Studio - 200+ clients nationwide
Tutoring Company - 120k+ annualized revenue Y2
Online education marketplace. Raised £75k
Freelanced whilst travelling the world for 24 months
TedX Speaker on Social Media
19 million views on Quora
250k+ KZread views
15k+ students Udemy 100+ reviews
20+ courses Skillshare w/250+ followers
15k LinkedIn connections
21+ podcast features
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