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Whistle to Work Podcast

Whistle to Work Podcast

By: Zarir Vakil and Mike Anderson
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“Whistle to Work” delves into the journey of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship in a portfolio career. Mike and Zed share personal anecdotes, professional insights, and strategies for thriving in new communities while effectively managing career shifts. The podcast provides a welcoming and supportive space for learning and personal growth.

Portfolio careers cannot rely on your past role and ‘brand’ alone. In this series we’ll focus on how you’ve got to “show up properly”. That means, purposefully, organised, prepared, knowledgeable, and a myriad of other things that we will talk about during this series. It's serious stuff but not dull.


The primary objective of “Whistle to Work” is to assist individuals in navigating portfolio career opportunities. The podcast aims to share real-time narratives on managing portfolio careers, impart productivity, personal branding, and targeted learning principles, and foster a community of engaged listeners.


Hosted by Zed Vakil and Mike Anderson

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Zed Vakil https://www.zarirvakil.com/

Mike Anderson https://dottt.co.uk/


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Episodes
  • Value Proposition Design That Leads To Your First Client In Your Portfolio Career
    Jun 30 2025

    In this episode we discuss value proposition design, how it can be done effectively and ultimately getting you clients. We share with you our experience of why you need to "keep searching to find the truth" and "don't skip the hard yards".

    Time Stamp:

    [02:00] The tip of your spear resolves the problem in hand

    [06:00] Being clear about value proposition for your target market

    [10:25] Showing up as a person they need right now

    [13:10] Scouting for customers, underselling your self

    [16:10] Closing tip of the week


    Connect with Hosts

    Zed Vakil https://www.zarirvakil.com/

    Mike Anderson https://dottt.co.uk/

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    23 mins
  • The Tip of the Spear to Reach your Target Market when you start your Portfolio Career
    Jun 23 2025

    In this episode we discuss target markets, who do we serve and the persona. How you prepare the tip of the spear to reach your target audience.

    Time Stamp:

    [03:00] Low hanging fruits to get to a paid market

    [07:40] How to make yourself easy to "buy"

    [11:00] Iterating and solving problems for target market

    [14:00] Shaping your value proposition for target market

    [16:00] Plan but expect to change

    [19:00] The tip vs the handle of your spear

    [22:00] Why you need to practise writing a brief


    Connect with Hosts

    Zed Vakil https://www.zarirvakil.com/

    Mike Anderson https://dottt.co.uk/

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    24 mins
  • Identifying your Business Idea, Target Markets and Networking to launch your Portfolio Career
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode we discuss how to identify your target market as you start your portfolio career. We look at how your passion, purpose, values impact your selection of clients. We explore the importance of joining networks to help you connect.

    Time Stamp:

    [04:50] How your lifestyle and passion affects your business decision

    [10:20] Narratives and stories that are grounded in your purpose and value

    [12:10] Goals of having a portfolio career

    [15:30] Why you need to join networks

    [17:30] You business idea needs to meet this criteria

    [23:00] Getting out to hustle

    Connect with Hosts

    Zed Vakil https://www.zarirvakil.com/

    Mike Anderson https://dottt.co.uk/

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    29 mins

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