How Manas Badajena Built Houzlook into a Leading Interior Design Brand| Pankaj Motwani Podcast #Ep19

🌟 Welcome to the Pankaj Motwani Podcast! 🌟 Join me as I explore the inspiring journeys of individuals who’ve not only overcome adversity but have gone on to create meaningful change across Odisha and beyond. In every episode, I bring you real conversations with extraordinary people—uncovering their struggles, breakthroughs, and impact. 📌 In This Episode: Meet Manas Badajena, the founder of Houzlook, the creative force and entrepreneurial mind behind Houzlook, Bangalore’s trusted full-service interior design brand. With corporate experience, hands-on design expertise, and a passion for transforming spaces, he ensures every home and office reflects the client’s lifestyle, personality, and aspirations. In this episode, you’ll hear how he: ✅ Founded Houzlook with a vision to redefine interior design services ✅ Transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship with clarity and purpose ✅ Built a multi-service interior brand delivering innovative, client-centered solutions ✅ Emphasizes design that aligns with lifestyle, personality, and functionality ✅ Leads a creative team to maintain quality, consistency, and aesthetic excellence ✅ Balances professional growth with personal passion for design and innovation He also shares: 🏡 How understanding clients’ needs and lifestyle is key to creating impactful spaces 💡 Challenges of delivering turnkey projects with uncompromising quality 🎨 The importance of creativity, trends, and adaptability in interior design 🔥 Lessons for aspiring designers and young entrepreneurs 👥 His personal and social journey — inspirations, values, and networking in the design world 🎬 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Early Life & Corporate Beginnings 07:26 The Spark Behind Houzlook 09:34 Family Reaction to Quitting the Job 10:36 Fear of Starting a Company in Bangalore 12:27 First Big Success 13:31 Setup & Cost for Furniture Factory & Studio 15:06 Challenges in Bangalore 16:38 Getting in Touch with OYO 18:21 Building a Fully Online Platform 19:43 Current Generation & Implementing AI 22:07 Struggles During COVID-19 23:58 Growth After COVID-19 25:34 Planning to Start a Plant in Hometown 26:45 Experience of Opening Plant Odisha vs Hyderabad 28:53 Next Showrooms in India 29:14 Odisha’s Famous Chenapoda & Favourite Dish 32:43 Funding Need or Not? 34:11 Confidence After Working with OYO 35:31 Range & Pricing 37:34 Thoughts on Coming Back to Bhubaneswar 38:16 Is Bhubaneswar Real Estate Overpriced? 41:14 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs & Designers 🎧 Listen & Learn: Subscribe for more episodes featuring creative leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries shaping India’s business and design landscapes. 💬 Let’s Connect: What inspired you in this episode? Share your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! 🔗 Follow Me: 📌 Instagram: @PankajMotwaniOfficial 📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📢 About Pankaj Motwani: I’m Pankaj Motwani, entrepreneur and Managing Director of Motwani Constructions. With 25+ years of experience, we’re committed to redefining luxury housing with affordability and trust. Through this podcast, I bring forward stories of resilience, innovation, and visionary leadership from India to the world. 🎥 Podcast Production: @JustVishCreativeStudios 🔖 #PankajMotwaniPodcast #ManasBadjena #Houzlook #InteriorDesign #TurnkeyInteriors #HomeDesign #CommercialInteriors #DesignExcellence #EntrepreneurshipIndia #MadeInIndia #CreativeLeadership