The Mind Your Business Show

Join us in this episode as we navigate the fascinating interplay between dreamers and realists. Our guests, Yang and Joe, share their journey of blending visionary thinking with practicality, from discussing the emotional attachment we have with our pets to contemplating the application of innovative cremation technology to human funerals. Learn how they divided responsibilities and overcame hurdl...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of pet cremations. From the process of water cremation to the unique urns they offer, our guests, Yang and Joe, share their insights and experiences in bringing something fresh and environmentally friendly to the market. Discover the main differences between water and fire cremation, and how they aim to explain this innovative approach...

Join us on a remarkable journey with Yang and Joe, the minds behind The Green Mortician, in this compelling episode of our podcast. Yang introduces us to their entrepreneurial story, revealing when the seeds of their innovative mentality were planted. From personal experiences, Yang recognized the need for change in their industry, a realization that set them on a transformative path. Their incorp...

We kick off with Jensen, unravelling his distinct approach to cultivating a competitive sales team while avoiding micromanagement and infusing a personal touch. Journey from business strategies to unexpected indoor playground ventures, as Jason shares favourite projects, and explore the evolving landscape of playgrounds, including the intriguing disappearance of swings in Singapore. Delve into the...

In this episode, we delve into the heart of Parklab's purpose – crafting engaging and diverse playgrounds that inspire joyful play for children of all ages. Join us as we explore the nuances of their playground creations, from understanding the challenges of securing government contracts to addressing the changing landscape of playground activity. Tune in to discover how Parklab navigates the...

Jensen takes us on a journey through the inception of Parklab, starting with their playground flooring venture. Discover how Jason joined as a partner, leveraging his prior experience to fuel the business's growth. As they delve into their roles within the company, Jason humbly considers himself in a supporting position, emphasizing the importance of complementary skills between partners. Joi...

In this episode, we join Jensen and Jason from Parklab as they share their remarkable paths to entrepreneurship. Jensen recounts his suffocating experience in a 9-5 job, knowing deep down that it wasn't his long-term destiny. Jason reveals how his father's influence played a pivotal role in igniting his passion for business. Together, they candidly discuss the challenges they faced, incl...

Join Arshvyn and Tahmid in this enlightening episode as they explore the world of sales, success, and the power of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Learn how they dealt with rejections, the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people, and the value of meeting and hyping each other. Discover the secrets of achieving your goals by understanding the ABCs of sales and how it complements...

Join Tahmid and Arshvyn in this thought-provoking episode as they discuss pivotal moments that led Tahmid to embrace a career in sales, despite his initial disdain for the term. Discover how limiting beliefs can hinder your potential and gain valuable insights from Arshvyn's reflections and advice to his younger self. Explore the challenges of the sales industry and learn the number one trait...

Thinking about a career in sales? Look no further! In this episode, Arshvyn shares his personal journey and unveils the self-employment pitfalls to avoid. Explore the power of relationship-based selling, where authenticity reigns supreme and tricks are left behind. Discover why financial products are an absolute necessity and how aligning your aspirations with your career can be a game-changer. We...

From the excitement surrounding Coldplay's six-night sold-out concert in Singapore to exploring the pervasive culture of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), they share their insights. Arshvyn recounts his "bang average" Hokkien Mee story, and the hosts delve into why he chose sales and self-employment as a career path. They also explore alternative ways to demonstrate value when hard skills...

Why would you want to start a business? How does your emotional stability affect your decision making? How do you handle stress? Keeping calm, keeps your clients calm when faced with adversity. This is the last part of the series with Max and Kelvin, we wrap up our session with asking them for further insights in the interior design business, what is coming up next for them and how they continuous...

How do you hire well? What can you do to ensure the people you let into the company will uphold the standards that you set. How do you spot red flags in potential employees or even clients? How can you choose the right interior design company for your needs?  All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to da...

Have you heard of renovation nightmare stories? Max and Kelvin from SG Interior KJ explains to us why the industry has some shortcomings and how they are combatting it. Why did they start a interior design business? How do you go about choosing a business partner? Should you jump into a business straight away or test the water first? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head...

We have Max and Kelvin from SG Interior KJ on the show. From selling in-game currency to durians, we take a deep dive into how this duo eventually found each other to start their own Interior Design company in Singapore. Why did they pursue business instead of a 9-5 job? What makes them tick and why choose interior design as a career. All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Hea...

In the last recap episode we realise that the guests we have met can be categorized into one of two types. Which type are you? Is it your passion for the product or service that drives you or is the passion for building something that the market needs? In this episode we recap Okami, Bless Brothers, Benjamin Moore and Re:noun, brands that are different but at their core have something similar. Can...

You could be the next entrepreneur. We recap some on some of the guests that we have interviewed and find out how they have expanded businesses since then. Talking about the dedication they have towards customer service and making a space for themselves in the market. To running a all-women’s gym to building a community around your business. All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business...

Are you stuck in the planning phase of starting a business? What is holding you back from taking the first step. In this recap episode we recall some of the guests that we have had and their stories. Did they wait for perfect knowledge before starting? We feature Rajendra, Shahrukh, Bubbly J and Shaun Markus, talking more about the minority challenge, an eye for opportunity, scaling your business...

Mind Your Business SG is one year old! In the first part of this series, Tahmid & Ash take you through the lessons they have learnt from the various business owners that they have interviewed over the year. What is the number 1 trait that we see them having? Do you have tunnel vision when choosing your market? What are the lessons we can take away from the year? All this and more on this episo...

In the last session with Daryl, we talk about his 3 tips to ensure your ecommerce brand survives and thrives. Are you taking into account your marketing and shipping costs? What key trait has allowed Daryl to quickly pivot from a failed launch of his brand to a thriving brand? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to https://renoun.digital/   to check out how they c...

We continue our conversation with Daryl, highlights that doing the work in your business will hold you back from growing your business. To truly scale, you would need to hire or outsource the “work” so that you as a business owner can focus on scaling. How do you go from being self-employed to being a business owner? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to https://...

We continue our conversation with Daryl, who brings us through his journey to founding Re:noun, a performance marketing agency. After his bartending days were over, he was roped into real estate by his dad, who had high hopes in Daryl taking over. Why did he not continue with real estate and choose the marketing route instead? What was his unique selling point? How did he capitalise on his wins an...

5 lessons that Daryl learnt from his 2 failed businesses to help create a 7-figure brand. Did you know flair bartending is a thing? Meet Daryl, the co-founder of Re:noun, a performance marketing agency and Hoseiki, a jewelry brand. How did he transition from flair bartending, to a catering business to now helping e-commerce brands upscale? Why did his first two businesses fail? What lessons can we...

How do you handle price objections? What if a customer starts comparing your brand to another based on price? What is your unique selling point? Why you should hire and how should you structure your interviews? What is it about an employee that you should be looking out for? In this episode we cover all of the above with Han and ask him what his recommended books and podcasts for business owners a...

Are you using data to make your business decisions? If you are planning to open a store, how do you know what products will be popular with your market? How would you plan out your yearly budget and marketing spend? In this episode, Han explains how he and his partner make data backed decisions. All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to http://www.benjaminmoore.sg to...