In this episode, Chris G. sits down with Ronnie Teja as he gets real about his journey, both personal and professional. He talks about how cutting out alcohol and bringing more structure into his life helped him lose over 100 pounds and gave him the energy to grow his business threefold. Ronnie shares what he’s learned about the importance of sleep, willpower, and dreaming big, and how those things helped him build multiple companies, including a privacy-first alternative to Microsoft Office. He also breaks down practical advice on spotting market gaps, testing ideas, and using tools like SEO and offshore talent, whether you’re in construction or diving into digital. Most of all, he reminds us that real, meaningful relationships matter way more than likes on social media. This episode is full of honest insights and useful tips for anyone looking to level up in life or business.

Ronnie Teja is an Indo-Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Branzio Watches, a successful eCommerce brand known for affordable, quality timepieces. After moving to Canada in 2008 and working various jobs, he transitioned into digital marketing roles at companies like HSBC and Best Buy. He now runs multiple online businesses, including Truly Office, and leads a remote team of over 75 people. Ronnie splits his time between Vancouver, Bangkok, and Melbourne, and is a frequent speaker at global eCommerce events.

Connect with Ronnie:
Website: https://www.ronnieteja.co/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ronniesteja

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(0:32) Ronnie’s 105-pound weight loss journey and quitting alcohol
(3:46) Impact on his business and launching privacy-focused software
(6:30) How Ronnie dreams big and thinks in terms of market size
(10:53) Building meaningful connections in today’s digital age
(14:21) How culture affects business approaches in Canada, India, and Asia
(17:09) Digital business ideas for those in construction
(20:10) Testing digital market ideas using Google and SEO
(23:05) The value of hiring virtual assistants and offshore talent
(27:12) Where to find Ronnie
(28:06) Outro


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