Today we have an exclusive interview Of Harish Pednekar By #TES Team.
INTRODUCTION
Q. Who are you?
A. Currently, I am the co-owner and CEO of Mumbai based Millennial PR and Digital. After years of experience, I have gained immense expertise in the field of Digital Marketing and Online Reputation Management. My journey started as a journalist and that has helped me gain tremendous exposure in the field of social media and public relations.
Q. Aside from the obvious, what brings you here today?
A. With the willingness and zest to step aside from the crowd and create my own space has brought me so far. Nothing can stop you from chasing your dreams if you follow the right direction. And here I am, doing what I love to do the most.
Q. Can you expound on the quote, “underselling” yourself?
A. I don’t think it that way. Over the years, right from my journalism days, I have developed various contacts. One contact has always lead to another. I believe in making the right kind of noise through my work. And that has spoken well enough in my favour. In the end, all that matters is people should know and most importantly remember you for the work that you do.
PAST
Q.Where are you from and where did you grow up?
A. I am born and brought up in Mumbai. I have completed my education too from Mumbai.
Q. What exactly do you do for a career?
A. Set a goal and run behind chasing it untill you have finally achieved. Career is one of the crucial elements of your life. If you do not choose the right option, it might mislead you. So, focus on the goal and go for it.
Q. When did you discover your desire to pursue these passions as career options?
A. I always knew I wanted to do something out of the box. After working for years as an employee, I realised the potential in me to start my own venture. As I said, if you have the zest in you, the sky is the limit. Never did I have any thoughts in mind whether I should go ahead and take the risk. But to achieve something big you have to take the risk.
Q. Can you describe the process of the pursuit of said passions?
A. I am not a philosopher, but all I can say is 1. Make it a habit. 2. Focus on your goals. 3. Build contacts. 4. Do research 5. And always evaluate the situations, no matter what.
Q. Can you tell us about the challenges you faced while building your vision?
A. When your heading towards success, the journey has to be full of ups and downs. Mine was a roller coaster ride. Of course, there was a bucket full of issues I faced initially, but that shouldn’t be the reason to hold you back. Make the issues your weapon and fight back with full dedication.
PRESENT
Q. Can you tell us more about your company?
A. Millennial PR and Digital is a one-stop solution for Public Relations and Online Reputation Management. We provide 360° of assistance with respect to image-making and online growth. I along with my partner, merging the expertise of the two of us, had formed this company a year back with a vision to set a benchmark in the digital world.
Q. What is your greatest success thus far?
A. I don’t believe in counting my blessings. For me, the biggest turning point was when I started my independent journey a couple of years back that actually gave me the courage to keep moving forward with full power.
Q. What would you consider to be the most rewarding part of your job right now?
A. The feedback I keep receiving from our clients. Nothing is as satisfying getting rewarded for the hard work you put behind making a project successful. For me and my company, that’s the biggest reward.
Q. Do you believe anyone is capable of accomplishing the same things that you haveaccomplished?
A. Each person has it’s own journey of success and failures. There are competitors in everything that you do. But if you do it rightfully, it will automatically set you apart.
Q. What advice would you give to a young entrepreneur such as yourself?
A. Nothing is impossible in life. Work hard until your success starts making the noise. Always have a positive approach to your work. Failures come and go, don’t let that become a hurdle and stop you from moving forward.
FUTURE
Q. Where do you see yourself and your company in the next five years?
A. I wish to see myself keep growing each day. 5 years down the line, I want my company to be one of the leading players in the market and people should recognise us for the quality of work that we deliver. Along with peace and prosperity in life. What else one could ask for.
Q. Who or what has been the driving force to become who you are and accomplish what you have done?
A. Whenever I see anyone doing good in their life that automatically motivates me. I have met people throughout my journey who have motivated me at various levels. Friends, family, well-wishers, contemporaries, everyone.
Q. Is there anything else you want your audience to know about yourself or your business?
A. Everything is pretty much spoken. But still, I would like to mention that Millennial PR and Digital is one such agency that provides all sorts of Pr and Digital services under one roof. And our expertise will keep pushing it to become the leading agency someday.
