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The Big Picture Philippines

"The Big Picture" is a dynamic podcast challenging the notion that Filipinos lack business acumen. Tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and everyone in between, our show brings you the journeys, strategies, and insights of diverse Filipino entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the realms of possibility, urging every Pinoy to SEE, THINK, and ACT big. Dive into weekly episodes on entrepreneurship, mindset, and growth across Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. Subscribe and be part of the movement shaping the future of Filipino entrepreneurship. See you on the show!
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Dec 13, 2019

Today’s guest is successful and savvy serial entrepreneur Ralph Layco. The millennial from Gensan is the founder of the million-dollar company SAM Holdings. Ralph also co-founded some of the brands his sister is managing like Macho Mucho Salon for Men, HairFood Co., Crown & Glory, Goodtimes Pomade, Patriot Coffee, and other personal care brands.

Aside from creating over 30 personal care products, Ralph has been active in helping aspiring entrepreneurs discover their gifts. He is also hailed as Southern Philippines’ cultural provocateur, renaming an entire region to Sox/Soccsskargen and branding the country’s biggest beach festival SarBay Fest.

In today’s episode, Ralph shared his entrepreneurial journey and how he became one of the country’s top entrepreneurs. He also shared the marketing strategies and branding insights that has helped him create a name for himself in the highly competitive business space.

If you’re looking for an impressive and inspiring story, today’s episode is for you. Ralph’s entrepreneurial journey will not only motivate you, you’ll also learn several business gold nuggets that can help you get your own venture to a superb start!

Dec 6, 2019

Our guest in today's episode is Hector Angeles. Hector is a master marketer, creative strategist, and business consultant. He is also adept in local and international branding and marketing, traditional and digital marketing, sales, market research, marketing communications, brand management and design, and experiential events.

Hector is also the founder and CEO of Mad Elephant PH. He was included in MADCon Dubai’s Top 100 Marketers and Advertisers 2019.

In the show, he talked about his career journey, what marketing is for him, and how he defines marketing success. He also shared some of the prevalent mistakes many organisations commit and how they can be avoided, among many others.

If you can use some expert marketing guidance, consider listening to this episode a must!

Nov 29, 2019
Today's guests are Edric and Joy Mendoza. Edric is the president of Homeschool Global, a global learning organisation with over 4, 000 students across 30 countries. The brilliant edu-preneur is also a financial planner, keynote speaker, former TV personality, and family advocate. Edric is also the founder and president of The Parentschooling Co. His aim is to help change the world, one family at a time.
 
Joy is a mother of six homeschooled children and the award-winning blogger behind Teach With Joy. She is also the director of a homeschool program, an author, and an influential person in the Philippine homeschooling community. Together with her husband Edric, they have been involved in family-related campaigns for over 15 years.
 
In today's episode Edric and Joy talked about homeschooling and how parents can get started with homeschooling. They also answered the two most frequently asked questions about homeschooling and its effects on the development of children.
 
If you're a parent who's considering homeschooling or just looking for an alternative educational program for your kids, this episode is for you!
Nov 22, 2019

YouTube influencers are the new generation of celebrities that can write, produce, and distribute content to an enormous and already engaged audience. This might not be common knowledge but YouTube is the second social media platform worldwide with the most active users (with a whopping 500 million hours of videos being watched each day) and the second largest search engine in the world with a staggering 30 million visits daily!

That being said, countless people are now active on the platform and offering content, all in the hope of becoming an influential YouTube celebrity and benefitting from collaborative marketing efforts and paid posts.

Today’s guest is Joshien Kyla, a local YouTube influencer who has amassed an impressive 35, 000 followers in just 6 short months. In today’s episode, she not only shared how she started, she also talked about her journey and how it has opened several lucrative opportunities for her!

If you’re a business who’s considering using YouTube influencer marketing or you’re keen on becoming a YouTube influencer yourself, consider today’s episode a must-hear!

Nov 15, 2019
Café Laguna, Laguna Group’s flagship restaurant, started as a 10-table carenderia known as Mother’s Best. It opened in 1979 and was situated in the then apartment Mrs. Julita Urbina was renting. In 1991, they renovated the apartment space, expanded the venue, and re-branded the restaurant Café Laguna. And the rest they say is history.
 
Today’s guest is Chef Raki Urbina, Laguna Group’s corporate chef and managing director. Among other things, he talked about their humble beginnings and how they evolved into one of the country’s most successful brands, their business mindset and values, and what their future plans are for the Laguna Group.
 
If you are starting your own business and can use some much-needed inspiration, you can’t afford to miss today’s episode!
Nov 8, 2019

Today’s guest is an accomplished sales trainer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Elvenril “Elven” Camus is a passionate and highly motivated learner. While he grew up in poverty, that didn’t stop him from pursuing a life of constant transformation, self-improvement, and success.

His investment in self-improvement and in himself paid off tremendously when he became employee of the year for 2 consecutive years (2013 and 2014), set and surpassed his own company records, and became a sales Hall of Fame awardee for 3 consecutive years.

If you’re a sales person who wants to learn from one of the best in the industry or just someone who wants to pursue a life of happiness and success, today’s episode is for you. Elven’s peerless passion, self-discipline, and positive attitude will surely inspire, motivate, and point you in the right direction!

Nov 1, 2019

Here’s an interesting fact about Instagram influencer marketing: it is now a whopping $2 billion dollar industry! That being said, it’s no surprise many Instagram users the world over have been making a lucrative amount from collaborative marketing campaigns and paid posts.

Today’s guest is no exception. Kyla Soliano is a known Instagram influencer with over 50k followers. And in today’s episode she candidly shared her journey as an Instagram influencer and how it has opened many career opportunities for her.

If you’re a business who’s considering working with an influencer or if you’d like to become an influencer yourself, consider today’s episode a must-listen!

Oct 25, 2019

Over the years, using the Internet has become commonplace and has shown no signs of slowing down. Nowadays, businesses are embracing the Internet’s power and clout and are using digital marketing to reach modern consumers. And today’s guest will walk us through the ins and outs of digital marketing.

Mr. Ruben Licera is the CEO of EstratX and he’ll help us understand the significance of using digital as opposed to traditional marketing. He’ll also share relevant and actionable digital marketing strategies for those who would like to scale their businesses and take it to the next level.

If you’re curious about digital marketing and would like to know how to make it work for you, tune in to this episode!

Oct 14, 2019

If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably already considering your New Year resolutions for 2020. If losing the excess weight ranks high in your list, you’re in luck!

In today’s episode of The Big Picture podcast, we interviewed no less than Mr. IF himself, Dennies Siongco and he talked about the effectiveness and power of intermittent fasting.

Join us as Dennies walked us through the whole intermittent fasting process, debunked some of the most common IF misconceptions, and shared some much-needed guidance to those who would like to give this revolutionary lifestyle change a try!

Oct 7, 2019

Hailed as the “souvenir virtuoso,” Jay Aldeguer is considered one of Cebu’s most creative and innovative entrepreneurs. To this day, the founder and chairman of “The Islands Group” continues to introduce fresh and exciting ideas and encourages people to think and act global.

After a backpacking trip in Europe, he came up with the idea for Island Souvenirs. Introduced in early 1992, Island Souvenirs completely revolutionised the way souvenirs are presented. Today, the most awarded retail concept in the Philippines continues to dominate the souvenir industry.

If you want to venture into business, make a difference in the community, and create a name for yourself, don’t forget to tune in to today’s episode. Jay’s creative drive, passion for service, and zest for life will surely give you the inspiration you need to make it big.

Sep 27, 2019

The end of 2019 is just a few months away. To get your 2020 off to an amazing start, we’ve invited Mary Golda Banaag. Golda is a vision board expert who can help you manifest your dreams through the use of visions boards.

Having been there herself, Golda understands the struggles one goes through when they feel stuck or trapped. In today’s episode, she candidly shared the insights, mindset, and techniques she used to move forward and make her dreams a reality.

If you’re ready to make 2020 your best year yet, don’t miss today’s episode!

Sep 20, 2019

Sheena Yap Chan is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and self-confidence consultant. Her passion, drive, and purpose is to help women live better lives. Through her podcast “The Tao of Self-Confidence,” she interviews different women about their journey to self-confidence.

The self-confessed lover of red also teaches women how to create a business and live their lives by design. She also aims to build a robust support system and a stronger representation for all women especially Asian women.

If you’re interested in podcasting and your self-confidence can use some work, you owe it to yourself not to miss today’s episode!

Sep 3, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Dave and Jo interviewed Kenjie De Guzman, the brilliant entrepreneur and marketing and sales expert who built a 7-figure business in just 9 months!

In today’s show, Kenjie candidly talked about his humble beginnings working as a waiter in a restaurant to running his own digital agency. He also talked about the importance of giving exceptional customer service, how he markets himself, the business fundamentals he lives by, and many others.

If you envision running your own successful 7-figure business someday, this is one episode you can’t afford to miss!

Jul 19, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Dave and Jo interviewed the chairman and chief executive officer of Pages Holdings, Inc., Bunny Pages. Once hailed the Grand Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year, Bunny started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 49.

To date, Pages Holdings has established 17 brands including Lantaw, Cafe Racer, Mooon Cafe, and Thirsty. Bunny also owns and operates My Playroom Kids Care Center, Guitar World, Play House Preschool, and B.R.I.G.H.T. Academy.

If you’re a budding entrepreneur who wants to know Bunny’s entrepreneurial strategy and how he was able to successfully run so many thriving ventures at the same time, you can’t miss today’s episode!

Jun 7, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Dave and Jo interviewed Mugstoria host, Ben Salise. Mugstoria aims to bring visual, short, shareable, inspirational, and hyperlocal stories to individual readers as well as entire communities. Banking on the notion that there is a storyteller in each person, Mugstoria also aims to encourage and inspire people to share their own stories.

In today’s episode, Ben shared how he started Mugstoria, his video that went viral, and the things he learned from running the show. Not only that, he also dished out advice for people who want to become influencers, why confidence is important, and the projects he's working on, among many others. You’d surely enjoy this episode, so don’t forget to tune in!

Apr 30, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Dave and Jo interviewed Sheryl and Kareen Satorre, the brilliant founders of BOSINA STUDIOS. BOSINA STUDIOS is a smart, unconventional, fun, and free-spirited consulting firm that aims to facilitate, educate, and inspire businesses and organisations. The company also offers diverse services designed to help clients create a creative and strategic innovation.

In this episode, Sheryl and Kareen gave us an insight into what BOSINA STUDIOS really is, why they are targeting MSMEs, and the pitch they give when meeting clients for the first time, among others. If you’d like to make your mark in the business world, this is one episode you shouldn’t miss!

Mar 22, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Dave and Jo interviewed 23-year-old Australian-born and Filipino pride Karencitta, Karen Ann Cabrera in real life. The lyricist, actress, and Internet sensation is also the brilliant musician behind the runaway hit “Cebuana.” The song became really massive that it snagged the Top Most Viral Music honors on Spotify after it was uploaded. It also got a staggering one million views on YouTube in just 24 hours!

So how exactly did the talented Cebuana created a name for herself in the highly competitive entertainment world? How did she handle failures? How has her life changed? You’ll find the answers to all those questions and more in today’s episode so don’t forget to tune in!

Feb 22, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Dave and Jo interviewed Jude Crisostomo, the cool guy who playfully refers to himself as the chief troublemaker of his company, White Brick Creative Studio.

Jude dished out on a lot of topics many entrepreneurs would find interesting—business practices he follows, the kind of people he hires, and how he markets his business. He also shared other beneficial insights like the importance of taking a sabbatical leave and giving back to the community through talks, workshops, and events.

Today’s episode is truly a treat for those who want to be their own boss as opposed to working for others. If that’s the path you are considering, this is one episode you shouldn’t miss!

Feb 1, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Jo and Dave interviewed Fibo Lim, an entrepreneur who was able to create an 8-figure online business. He now travels the country to teach others how to do the same.

Aside from sharing his interesting entrepreneurial journey, Fibo also shared his view on a lot of things—his guiding principle when looking for a mentor, what he learned from his failures, his take on the shiny object syndrome, and many more. You’d surely discover a lot of helpful life and business insights in this episode, so don’t miss it!

Jan 11, 2019

In today's show of The Big Picture Podcast, Jo and Dave interviewed Issa Perez, also known as issaplease online. Issa is a blogger, vlogger, podcaster, streamer, and company owner. In today’s episode, she shared how she first started blogging and the number of years she’s been running her blog. Issa also talked about podcasting and the strategy she uses to get people to tune in and listen. And that’s not all, she also shared how she successfully manages the family business in between.

If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how you can effectively juggle blogging, podcasting, and running a business and excel at all 3, you can’t miss this episode!

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