Episode 4

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Summary

Meghna  Manay, COO of SR Gopal Rao Opticians, shares her journey from tax analyst to PR professional to running her family’s eyewear business. She emphasizes the importance of following your instincts and making informed decisions. In the highly competitive eyewear industry, Meghna focuses on providing quality optometry services and curated, sustainable products. She discusses the challenges of e-commerce and the need to stay true to your values and principles. Meghna’s vision is to establish SR Gopal Rao as the go-to brand for luxury and premium eyewear in Bangalore.

takeaways

  • Follow your instincts and make informed decisions.
  • Focus on providing quality optometry services and curated, sustainable products.
  • Stay true to your values and principles.
  • Build customer trust and loyalty.
  • Embrace challenges and view them as opportunities for growth.
  • Have a long-term vision for your business.

Sound Bites

  • “PR was something that I was attracted towards without having any background in marketing.”
  • “I think my change from cottons to sapphires was purely based on the feeling that I had.”
  • “We wanted to invest in products that were made very thoughtfully curated.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:13 Joining the Family Business
05:23 Following Your Instincts and Making Informed Decisions
08:27 The Value of Continuous Education and Pursuing an MBA
10:21 Memorable Experiences from the MBA Program
12:40 Navigating the Disruption in the Eyewear Industry
19:19 Expanding Beyond India
21:40 Advice for Starting an Eyewear Business
24:13 Conclusion and Future Plans

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