How We Build 100 Stores Across India from 0 | GKB

About this episode

In this episode, Priyanka Gupta discusses the challenges of scaling a legacy business and the insights gained from building a 100-store eyewear empire in India.

Everyone talks about startups… but no one talks about how hard it is to carry a legacy forward.” What’s harder and building a startup from scratch or scaling a legacy business? In this power-packed episode, we sit down with Priyanka Gupta (Director at GKB Opticals), who is leading a 100-store eyewear empire across India From leadership struggles at 22, to building brand relevance in a new generation, to understanding consumer psychology, luxury vs affordability, and the future of retail in India — this episode is full of raw, real insights. What you’ll learn in this podcast: Startup vs Legacy Business – what’s actually harder? How to scale from 1 to 100 stores The secret behind affordable luxury in India Why offline retail is NOT dying Leadership lessons as a young woman in business The power of branding, perception & customer experience Future trends: Gen Z, fashion, and self-expression Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, business owner, or just curious about how brands grow — this episode will change your perspective. 00:00 – Podcast Highlights 01:00 – Introduction 02:30 – Startup vs Legacy Business Reality 06:10 – Challenges of Running a Family Business 10:45 – Leadership…

People in this episode

Guest: Priyanka Gupta

Topics covered

• startup vs legacy business
• scaling a business
• consumer psychology
• branding
• retail trends
• leadership

Keywords

• legacy business
• startup challenges
• affordable luxury
• offline retail
• Gen Z fashion
• leadership lessons
• consumer behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GKB Opticals

Places: India

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