Chess Lessons for Entrepreneurs | Varun Gera on Funnels & Growth | TFD

In this episode of The Founder’s Dream Hindi Podcast, we sit down with Varun Gera, Founder of YouTube Funnels, to uncover how creators can monetize YouTube beyond ads and turn content into real business. From his journey as a chess professional to YouTube entrepreneur, Varun shares powerful insights on strategy, funnels, and the future of content creation. He reveals why views don’t guarantee income, how creators can avoid YouTube’s strict policies, and the exact steps to build revenue through organic growth, client conversion, and innovative funnels.

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👤 About the Guest:
Varun Gera is the Founder of YouTube Funnels, helping creators and businesses grow beyond ads through high-converting funnels and organic YouTube strategies. With a background in chess and a passion for entrepreneurship, Varun has worked on scaling content-driven businesses while building systems for sustainable growth.

📌 What You’ll Learn:
Why YouTube monetization goes beyond ads
Strategic lessons from chess applied to business
How to turn content into clients with funnels
The truth about virality vs. revenue
Organic growth strategies that actually work
Monetization models for creators & coaches

🎯 This Podcast Is Perfect For:
YouTubers & content creators
Entrepreneurs in digital & coaching space
Professionals exploring monetization beyond ads
Anyone curious about funnels, growth & YouTube strategies

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Website: https://www.varungera.com/
LinkedIn:   / varun-gera  
Instagram:   / iamvarungera  

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📌Refer to These Chapters To Navigate The Video According To Your Interest:
00:00 – Introduction
03:52 – Power of Podcasting
05:47 – College Dropout to Chess Pro
07:51 – Lessons from Chess & Life
10:33 – Visualization & Strategy in Chess
11:51 – Gary Kasparov’s Legacy
16:12 – Focus & Resilience in Chess
17:23 – Transition from Chess to YouTube
19:12 – Innovative Corporate Gifting Idea
22:55 – Physics Wallah’s Video Strategy
23:32 – Big Earnings from YouTube Views
24:50 – Revenue vs Virality
29:22 – YouTube’s Strict Policies
31:06 – One Link Funnel Strategy
32:20 – WhatsApp Conversion Strategy
32:58 – Why YouTube Ads Don’t Work
36:16 – Views, Ads & Organic Growth
38:15 – Coaching Revenue from YouTube
38:51 – Top Creators Dominate Revenue
40:50 – Chess Checkmate in Four Moves
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