2 Cents Podcast

We all want to be successful, but very few people truly know what it takes to succeed.

In this episode, Shuvasish Bhowmick from Baap ka Beta explains how having a bold vision, building strong systems, maintaining discipline, surrounding yourself with the right people, and living with purpose can take your life to the next level.

From dreaming of winning a Nobel Prize to building high-performing teams, staying productive, and teaching children to think big, he shares real-life experiences and practical insights that can completely transform the way you think.

🎯 In this podcast, you'll learn:

• Motivation vs. Systems which one matters more?
• How do highly successful people think?
• Why should you hire people who are smarter than you?
• Why do most people fail despite having great potential?
• The 10 most important habits for success
• The systems you should follow to stay productive
• How discipline can become your greatest competitive advantage
• How setting the right goals can change your life
• What is a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), and why does it matter?

In 2016, they started with just 20 T-shirts. No bank loans, no major investors only a mission inspired by a verse from the Quran: to build a completely interest-free, Shariah-compliant lifestyle brand for Muslims.

Today, that brand One Ummah BD has grown to 21 outlets, 250+ employees, and sells over 100,000 T-shirts every year, all while remaining fully interest-free.

From starting with only 20 T-shirts to building 21 outlets, surviving the COVID crisis, and making a 25 lakh BDT profit from a single order after Hajj Samee Salehin Khan shares experiences that could completely change the mindset of many entrepreneurs. But the journey was far from smooth.

In this episode of the 2 Cents Podcast, we sit down with One Ummah BD founder, Sami Bhai.

🚨 In this episode, you’ll learn:

▸ How they grew from just 20 T-shirts to 21 outlets
▸ How they kept the business alive during COVID even when showrooms were shut down
▸ The one decision that transformed the business after ad costs doubled due to the rising dollar rate
▸ How they made a 25 lakh BDT profit from a single order while performing Hajj
▸ Why constantly taking money out of your business prevents it from growing
▸ How to choose the perfect location for a retail outlet, and much more

If you want to build a halal business, this episode is a must watch

Is India controlling Bangladesh’s social media? Do you know who decides which Facebook posts you see, which ones you never see, and why some content suddenly loses its reach? In many cases, it’s a content moderator sitting in India.

In today’s episode, Omar Al-Zabir reveals the disturbing realities he witnessed from inside Meta truths often discussed in Western media, but rarely talked about in Bangladesh. He has worked with global companies like Meta, BT Group, and Tesco, and currently serves as the Co-Founder & CEO of Kahf.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

▸ Why 99.5% of the apps on your phone have Google trackers embedded in them
▸ How Google can predict whether you’re depressed, lonely, or even who you’re sitting with
▸ Why Bangladesh ranks among the top countries for online child exploitation concerns
▸ Why the people your children talk to on Roblox may not actually be children
▸ The connection between social media and rising divorce rates in the USA
▸ Why teenage suicide rates sharply increased after 2008
▸ Which two countries are influencing the minds of billions of people
▸ How algorithms are designed using psychologists to capture and manipulate your attention

If you are a parent, this episode is something you should absolutely watch. And if you spend more than 4 hours a day on your phone, this episode is for you too.

From studying in China to earning $8,500 in Dubai Prof. Dr. Maruf Mollah, who rose from a small village and has helped build the careers of 27,000+ students, shares a complete roadmap for higher studies in China, scholarships, part-time income, and building a business.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• How to go to China with zero money, fully funded by scholarships
• How studying in China can open doors to USA/UK/Japan visas
• The reality of life for 200+ million Muslims in China, including access to halal food and mosques
• How to earn hundreds of thousands of BDT per month while living in China
• How Chinese graduates are reaching $8,000+ salaries in Dubai
• Which fields AI, E-commerce, Automation, Petroleum, Mining will keep you ahead in the next 10 years
• How to build a global business from China with zero capital and no factory visits

Our guest, Prof. Dr. Maruf Mollah (Managing Director & Co-Founder of MalishaEdu), shares his incredible journey from a village upbringing to studying in China, building successful businesses, and now running an educational consultancy across 86 countries.

If you’re confused about higher studies, want to study abroad, are looking for scholarships, want to earn part-time, or dream of building an international business this episode is a must-watch.

Can you really understand someone’s personality from just a 3 second handshake?

In today’s episode, we talk with Md. Meraz Hossain who provides body language training to intelligence agencies and police in Bangladesh. He shares powerful insights and secrets that can transform both your business and personal life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* How to understand someone’s personality through a handshake
* How to detect whether someone is telling the truth or lying
* How to analyze a candidate’s personality in an interview
* How to instantly connect with anyone
* Introvert vs Extrovert who succeeds in which areas?
* How to differentiate between a real smile and a fake one
* How to raise children to be psychologically strong from an early age
* How to say “no” effectively
* Can I sell? How to understand if a customer will buy
* Business or job which suits your personality better and more

If you want to improve your communication skills or succeed in business, this episode is a must watch.