How We Sold Durex, Veet, Mortein, Harpic and more to India! | Ex-Global COO, Reckitt | Adi Sehgal

[@rudepen]

It's 27 years of knowledge in 2 hours from China to India and global economy and compounding journey. Worth every minute of it. Just amazing. Thanks Shantanu for brining Adi the legend of FMCG.

[@maruthiprasadsivapuram9027]

Very true... "Worth every minute". Was not off for a minute

[@rajatdutta3309]

No, not 27 years. He was for 27 years at his first company. His tenure at his own company is another decade or more

[@rohitbakshi9017]

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[@mayankjain3370]

Barbershop is one of the most real podcasts. Where you focus on asking meaningful questions, instead of clickbaity stuff. Love the host and the people that come in.

[@nileshiwari9961]

Can u suggest 3 more such thought provoking videos. Pl share link, if yes

[@vipulmehta6015]

Glad to hear from Adi for the first time. He is a legend here at Reckitt and inspiration to all the MTs who started out their careers here!

[@omkarsamant1088]

It's crazy how much wisdom comes out of FMCG veterans 😍

[@mistmode9463]

Please bring more people like this ... More POVs more brains... More knowledge ...also waiting for the Sohail Sameer one 🙏🙏😭

[@KoachWithKunal]

As a ex-nielsen all of this retail insights are so nostalgic. For more such stories get prasun or prashant ex-nielsen guys to come and share their insights with you😊

[@sanketkiran7142]

Shantanu, thanks for being a great host. You are such a good listener.. You never interrupt the speaker. Loved the episode.

[@AI_in_India]

This was two hours of my mind going “Boom” every once in a while. I would pause and process that thought and move to the next section. Loved this one! A Saturday Morning Well Spent.

[@subhashjadhav1453]

Wow. Before start watching, I was not sure if can really watch 2 hrs long Podcast. That also for me very first on BarberShop. Aditya Sehgal really made my day and sure for many others as well. It was one of very genuine portray of professional life. Very detailed but upto point answers, 27years journey in fantastic 2 hrs. Perfect example for executives and managers, how one can work in job with true entrepreneur mindset. Thanks @ Barbershop and Aditya Sehgal

[@nileshiwari9961]

Can u suggest 3 more such thought provoking videos. Pl share link, if yes

[@JatinV1]

1:18:19 Yes, hence Double engine sarkar is necessary for the efficiency

[@BasicABC]

Insight, product selection, market & strategies. The 15 years roadmap for India. Kudos 👏 💐

[@RUCHIKASHARMA-w5s]

Hey shantanu, what i love about these conversations is that you let the person drive it and this lets some great thoughts out of that person like what he values, how he functions and we as a listener get a lot to learn from it. Thanks for the series. Keep podcasting 👍🏻

[@nileshiwari9961]

Can u suggest 3 more such thought provoking videos. Pl share link, if yes

[@rahulamarnani9175]

Thank You Shantanu for bringing such a great Leader. Just amazing. Toshan, Arjun and Adi my favorites.

[@rajkhandelwal6870]

This was so helpful. I am running an ecommerce company and was creating packaging and started optimising website. Since the last month I have been stuck into this only and for the time being descaled the business. One thing that struck me in the conversation is that I should test fast and should not look for perfection, which I started doing. This is something that I have heard many times but then also I got struck into this. Thanks for putting this amazing show.

[@AniketFasate123]

Shantanu this is by far the best episode / podcast that you have ever done. So much factual insights on what China is, where we stand wrt China in 2008 and how we should not the demographic dividend go waste. Hats Off. Pls try to get such guests who have exposure to / experience in China or similar countries to get more insights. Plus the insights about strategies deployed by RB to beat HUL were also super cool. Finally, Adi Sehgal fairly humble and down to earth.

[@iampiyushsingh7544]

For India to do perfectly or even better than previous similar cases like china and usa. We need to innovate and find solutions for : 1) Food security - (hydrophonic & vertical farming, etc) 2) Energy - (hydrogen, nuclear, etc) And then other supplementary industries like making sustainable cities and converting metro cities into a better designed cities.

[@Sheela9999]

Best session every attended in my life and my company has more than a multi billion in valuation ,hats of to adi sehgal

[@MrVishyi]

Awesome Adi - Numeracy !!- China India- Best part of the Show -

[@Vivaans_World]

Hi Shantanu, I am an avid follower of your interviews and I wish you more power... One request: Could you bring in leader(s) from insurance world and interview them... The topic is so complex and even practitioners sometimes have difficulty to think about solutions to the problems that the insurance industry in India may have...

[@Padmanabham.]

3 entrepreneurial advice given by Aditya Sehgal in conversation with Shantanu Deshpande , on The Barbershop with Shantanu podcast :- 1. Until you start, it's zero. The faster you start, the faster you start your compounding journey. So, start your compounding journey early; don't aim for perfection. 2. When needed pivot as soon as possible BUT always with the goal in mind and be sure what that goal is. 3. While starting, rather than asking can I climb that ladder, ask am I climbing the right ladder, which wall is this ladder leaning against; don’t build it for next 5 years, build it for the next 100 years & the way to do that is not to worry about your exit, not to worry about short term success, you need to create something that is going to be true and enduring value.

[@vzvish357]

what a session! it felt illegal to watch this for free on YT Thanks Shantanu & Adi

[@sharvilkoli7356]

Just purchased Bombshaving comp razor for my dad the entire series has started creating an affinity towards this brand - good going w content marketing Shantanu

[@bhushanpunjabi3360]

This has to be one of my favourite episodes. Thank you for putting out soo much value.

[@manny5370]

Just came across Shantanu's podcasts recently. This episode with Mr. Sehgal is just a fire side chat with your favorite uncle who has chosen to enlighten you with his experience and wisdom. Doesn't dissapoint in the slightest! Great work Shantanu 🙏

[@abhijitmore3729]

Off all the guests on your podcast, this one impressed me very much... Very strategic, very well experienced, very good view of world.... U need to call more experienced executives of well established companies so that we can look into the business stories

[@radhikajain6047]

Such honest and deep conversations with takeaways priceless. Absolute delight!

[@sarthakpandey5934]

One of the best business podcast I have listened to in recent time Great Work Shantanu Bhaiya and Adi Sir has so much to learn

[@nileshiwari9961]

Can u suggest 3 more such thought provoking videos. Pl share link, if yes

[@Lost_boy_Lucky]

Real Lession for start from 1hr 05 min , Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@yogeshsingla131]

Wow! I need to listen again I feel even after listening every word

[@sumanabhattacharya2657]

Hope he is being consulted by the prime minister's economic advisory council. Fantastic insights.

[@anishjha7059]

I am just in Awe listening to the podcast! Wish I were able to join a consumer brand after my MBA.

[@gaurakshak213]

solid guest bulaya taklu tune toh dil khush kar diya

[@Abhishek.Saini28]

This is the most insightful episode. I'll pay to watch more people like him on your channel. So much wisdom ❤

[@siddhantgala7461]

Absolute masterclass! Love the specificity, authenticity, and no virtue signalling. Keep it up!

[@siddhantgambhir8282]

Love this podcasts... want podcasts with more INTRAPRENEURS and employees who did great

[@jaiminbajaj]

Hi Shantanu - Good podcast but please bring startup founders, while this was insightful, podcasts you have done with Mukesh Bansal, Albi and OfBusiness guy was awe-inspiring to say the least. Corporate folks build very linear careers so they’re less interesting tbh. My recommendations: 1. Another OG - VSS 2. Sachin or Binny Bansal (they keep so low profile) 3. Kamaths 4. Meesho founders 5. Amod Malviya 6. Sameer Nigam

[@jayz26121984]

Absolutely brilliant ! Thank you Adi and Shantanu for doing this.

[@kruthikabr1548]

Wow these conversations are so insightful and inspiring..

[@mohananth]

Amazing interview beyond I could articulate, I need more time to process this. Great job shanthanu and team, power to you and your team 💪

[@fmsmallu]

Loved this. Particularly the war stories and the comment “don’t crush someone’s belief in self”

[@abhilashpanigrahi8543]

one of the best podcast in long time, great learning in FMCG sales & marketing & life! Please keep doing such podcasts @Shantanu

[@rawatsandeep1]

This is the best channel i found on Entrepreneurship. Hope you can bring such people in episodes ahead.

[@ArjunPaneri]

One of the best 2 hours of my life. It's really really good podcast to watch.

[@rjhappykp]

Why did this conversation end

[@shreyyy]

Hi Shantanu! It's been a great insight as to how things work... Your podcasts are almost as if we are in a premier B Schools hearing to some great case studies of businesses and success stories in India... ❤

[@chopraraghav2180]

Great to see my college Alumnus here. Aditya is from Thapar ❤

[@Raw_Vocals]

There seems to be an editing error after the China story. The conversation abruptly shifts to health and I think there is a part missing there!

[@anirudherabelly4679]

Shantanu, all your podcasts are based on consumer brands. Would you be able to pull in CEO's from SAAS brands of India and building for world like Zoho, Zenoti, DarwinBox, Freshworks, Chargebee etc.

[@rl1900]

But that's actually good I love to hear about these brands coz tech startup stories are already so over saturated

[@bostonlights2749]

I second this idea

[@factomachine]

@@rl1900 true

[@grovyanki]

Best 2 hours I’ve spent recently. A pool of knowledge and wisdom. Great work team. Keep it up.

[@nileshiwari9961]

Can u suggest 3 more such thought provoking videos. Pl share link, if yes

[@VivekGulati20]

Another gold episode. Thanks for sharing this. It’s just priceless practical knowledge that wouldn’t have been possible had it not been for Bombae. ❤

[@venkatesh5391]

Fantastic podcast! Shantanu, I have a request please make a podcast with Rohit Chennamaneni from Darwinbox! It would be great to listen a SaaS Unicorn story built out of India!!

[@vikaskeshri7853]

Absolutely wonderful. Great host, Shantanu ! the depth of each and every conversation in the podcast is amazing and mindblowing. Lot of learnings from this one.

[@nileshiwari9961]

Can u suggest 3 more such thought provoking videos. Pl share link, if yes

[@anonymouswho2165]

Please bring more of such executives as guest rather then founders they give so much insights and knowledge and do less of PR 🙏🙏

[@politeobserver9459]

Actually barbarshop is great shop where you actually serve lot of knowledge free. As a student I see my bright future for all of these Senior guys. I am very thankful to you for this amezing conversation.

[@ajaybhat2432]

Every time I am looking for some inspiration I look towards one of your videos, Shantanu. I get to learn so much from the experience of people like Aditya Sehgal. It is a like an amazing masterclass and awe inspiring.

[@isalekhyahere]

i've been very averse towards podcasts just because of my terrible attention span, but damn. this is the first one that kept me HOOKED till the very end. 2 hours of immense, expansive knowledge broken down and connected so seamlessly, worth every minute. i'm probably converted :)

[@rubikonline]

What a power-packed capsule of a content! It is always a pleasure listening to Addy - thanks Shantanu for this episode. More power to you!

[@mrunaldeshpande8972]

When I hear him say great culture and great people, I dream of working in a company where I can say this. My current company sucks. Hanging onto this job just until I grab the next opportunity i.e. pursuing an MBA.

[@rishichoudhary252]

I have seen all the interviews on this channel. This was by far the most fun, educational and inspiring. Loved it! Thanks for facilitating, Shantanu!

[@dhruvsanghvi7709]

I feel it’s the best episode of barbershop so far

[@Scientist2Salesman]

May God bless Addi Sir, one of the legend in manufacturing and global supply chain expert to become Head of Make In India , Government of India!!!!

[@omkarsawant7933]

Thankyou Adi, your experiences really helps the BS community to move us & India ahead in the S-curve!

[@yogeshsingla131]

Sony liv should learn about logo placement from you guys. The BSC logo on top right is just the right size. Thank you❤

[@seeker4430]

I didn't understand about the trucks of mortein... Take 4 trucks keep 1 and send 3 back?? What is he saying can anyone explain?

[@Sourav_MadridCF]

Keep 1 truck means pay for 3 and get 4th one for free

[@arjunrajput-ff9he]

Best podcast so far, very realistic insights.

[@punitsheladiya604]

27 years of learnings shared in 2 hours! Amazing episode, enjoyed each minute of this and will definitely watch this again in future to refresh the learnings! Thanks Shantanu for this and all other episodes of the Barbershop.

[@pranavdhavale2975]

One of the best episodes so far. Keep these coming. Best content out there.

[@shantanukumar127]

This episode is way too good! Hats off. Thanks for making this

[@omkarsawant7933]

Thankyou Shantanu, Adi & Arjun for this interview 🥂🥂

[@shardulpathak185]

@shantanu sir thank you for wonderful podcast.. can you suggest me some more posdcast related to "FMCG"

[@mihirbhatawadekar4753]

What an episode. Kudos to Shantanu and whole team to bring guests like Adi Sehgal. This is the best podcast channel. Keep it coming. Barbershop to the moon

[@shahenshahprince]

Live Business School !!❤ Thanks for bringing such personalities who are so real and clear....

[@SPM145]

Thanks Adi and Barbershop for making this

[@prafullchaudhari3116]

Loved it... and specially the end note...

[@diwakarsingh969]

What a Intersting person. I had to write down stuff he was saying just to not forget later.

[@vasumanchanda6979]

Thank you for this podcast. Grateful.

[@ShubhamTamrakar]

Amazing podcast, thanks shantanu for bringing aaditya ❤

[@SakthiLegal]

It's a Privilege to have such a session. You are rocking shanthanu❤

[@kalpss6746]

This is an educative session for all upcoming professionals . Wonderful just liked every bit of this episode

[@Kabirpatliya]

Please bring people like this ❤❤❤

[@sayalik2236]

What a wonderful collection of ideas and learnings! thank you so much for bringing this content!

[@PremKumarFourhearts]

Randomly got the suggestion...GOLD episode!!!

[@ronaldbenny6307]

This just blew my mind. So much in so little time. Thank you Adi for sharing the knowledge and experiences.

[@VigneshMishra]

Amazing Shantanu. Thanks for this session!

[@devanshpathak8720]

Damn I can watch the whole thing again. Fortune to have access to such a conversation

[@varunjilla1]

Awesome interview , thanks Shantanu

[@JatinV1]

1:16:43 it just reminds me of Farm Laws, hope they bring it back with new packaging in 2025

[@KumarGaurav-oj8wj]

The best podcast channel, keep it up Shantanu

[@anug14]

Great episode. My first one. Could not stop or pause.

[@mattersthatmatter]

Great podcast. Extremely engaging with valuable content.

[@binoykeswani6624]

THIS IS GOLD💛

[@pourushp]

Lovely conversation. I came to it late but what a gem!!

[@sagargrover9974]

Absolute education. Thank you.

[@shardulpathak185]

Best podcast of barbershop...

[@shekhspeare11]

This is the Indian dream

[@sarveshgupta9279]

Absolutely incredible and insightful!

[@rosh70]

I should watch this twice. So much information.

[@akashshah9819]

Best ever no-nonsense insightful, enriching interview of Adi. I need to rehear this to cement my learnings Absolutely brilliant- hope Shantanu brings such speakers more often (other interviews have too much gyan - not actionable)

[@larrix_3723]

Loved it ..... thanks for the content 🌟

[@thehardwaretopics8514]

I don't really have words to express how peaceful, informative and interesting this conversation was! Thank you so much for bringing Adi sir ❤ and barbour shop, keep up the good work 😊