The Mind Your Business Show

109 – The Great Escape from Corporate Conformity- with Sid [Part 1] Embark on a journey with Sid as he recounts his daring escape from the shackles of corporate conformity. From humble beginnings delivering yellow pages to navigating the cutthroat world of PR firms, Sid unveils the highs and lows of his corporate career. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him from the confines of office p...

Join Nathaniel as he shares his entrepreneurial journey, offering insights on niche markets, AI in marketing, and the pitfalls of social media. Discover the importance of effective monetization, community connections, and embracing authenticity. Gain wisdom on entrepreneurship, digital wellness, and reclaiming control over your digital presence. Head over to linktr.ee/themybshow to check out how y...

Join Nathaniel as he shares his journey from Janio to founding Nila Studios amidst the challenges of COVID-19. Learn about innovative marketing strategies during the pandemic, adapting logistics solutions, and managing staff in a virtual world. Discover the pivotal moment that led Nathaniel to leave Janio, the importance of startup marketing experience, and the complexities of exiting a partnershi...

Join Nathaniel, co-founder of Janio, as he shares the pivotal moments of his entrepreneurial voyage. From crafting pitch decks to navigating new markets and scaling the business, Nathaniel offers key insights into the world of startups. Discover the challenges of fundraising, almost going broke and the importance of strategic hiring, and the innovative marketing strategies that propelled Janio for...

Join us as Nathaniel, co-founder of Janio, shares his fascinating journey from studying business and interning at a bank to venturing into the dynamic world of logistics. Before he started Nila Studios, learn how the inception of Janio, a tech-enabled logistics solution came about. From initial skepticism to swift action, Nathaniel recounts the challenges and triumphs of launching a company within...

Join Gurjeet as he shares invaluable tips on managing overseas operations from Singapore and reflects on his journey from employee to business owner. From tackling flying cockroaches to celebrating wins, Gurjeet's anecdotes offer a unique blend of practical wisdom and humor. Plus, learn why he believes in "stop manifesting, start doing" as a mantra for success. Don't miss out o...

Join Tahmid, Arshvyn, and Gurjeet in an insightful episode where they explore customer retention, business expansion, and the legacy of entrepreneurship. Gurjeet shares his strategies for retaining customers and navigating expansion into Kuala Lumpur, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs along the way. Discover Gurjeet's plans for the future, including his commitment to preserving his fa...

Learn firsthand from Gurjeet as he shares his strategic moves to expand the business, including convincing key individuals to join the team and the critical decision to bring his sister on board. Gain insights into the pitfalls and lessons learned during the expansion phase, as Gurjeet candidly discusses the mistakes made and the near financial crises the company faced. Explore the innovative appr...

101 – From Bhangra to Business- with Gurjeet Gill [Part 1] Gurjeet shares his remarkable journey from starting at the bottom of his dad's company to unexpectedly taking the helm after his father's passing.  Gurjeet's story unfolds with the challenges of being the boss's son, putting in the hours and planning to stay for just a year. However, fate had different plans. A sudden t...

100 – The Business of Pleasure - with Nicole Phua [Part 4] This episode explores mature themes. Join us in a candid and enlightening episode where Arshvyn, Tahmid, and Nicole fearlessly tackle the societal discomfort surrounding sex. From the benefits of open communication in relationships to challenging conventional norms, the hosts dive into the intricacies of love, marriage, and parenting. Nico...

This episode explores mature themes. Join Tahmid and Arshvyn in an episode that unravels the intricacies of client retention, winning bids, and delves into the fascinating journey of Nicole's second business, b8b8.club – a discreet sex toy venture. Discover the challenges of keeping existing clients and gaining new ones as Nicole shares insights on pitching to retail mall clients. From overco...

Nicole takes the mic to share her expertise on the evolution of content media and the secrets behind TikTok marketing for business: The Social Arm. Uncover the mysteries of hashtags, the superiority of TikTok's search functionality, and a fascinating case study featuring Duolingo's social media prowess. In this episode, Nicole drops gems on creating non-offensive yet engaging content, hi...

We are kicking off the new year with Nicole Phua who is the founder of 2 businesses. The first being a digital marketing agency called The Social Arm and the second is a sex toy store called b8b8.club In this episode, we explore Nicole's fascinating journey—from navigating the evolving landscape of advertising, transitioning from TV ads to social media, to pioneering affordable social media s...

Arshvyn and Tahmid plunge into candid discussions, challenging the conventional mindset of responsibility and accountability. Arshvyn boldly asserts the concept that everything ultimately falls on one's shoulders, sparking reflections on personal accountability. From renouncing religious ties to embracing spirituality, Arshvyn shares a transformative journey that led to profound self-realizat...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricate web of education, upbringing, and personal aspirations. Arshvyn challenges the foundations of the education system, sparking a discourse on the lucrative nature of tuition in Singapore. Tahmid reflects on the inevitability of mirroring parental influences while Arshvyn shares unconventional thoughts on taking children out of school for...

Join us as we navigate through valuable insights shared by Tahmid and Arshvyn, exploring the art of seizing control over what's within our reach and relinquishing worry about the rest. Delve into the discussions on the pitfalls of indecision and the importance of taking decisive actions instead of waiting for the elusive "next best thing." Tahmid shares a compelling unicorn story, e...

KP Sandhu delves into the dynamic world of the entertainment industry with a focus on the significance of personal branding. Join us as we explore the insights and experiences shared by industry experts, delving into the nuances of crafting a distinct and compelling personal brand in the competitive world of entertainment. Discover the strategies and best practices that contribute to building a st...

KP Sandhu takes us on a captivating journey through the intricate dynamics of client management in the world of event hosting. Sharing intriguing anecdotes and experiences, he highlights the importance of establishing clear communication with clients, often navigating through challenging and unconventional requests. From managing last-minute bride demands to hosting weddings in exotic locations, K...

KP Sandhu, a seasoned emcee, shares his journey through the challenging yet transformative world of event hosting. With a focus on defining, one's unique emceeing style, KP Sandhu provides invaluable insights into milestone events in Singapore's dynamic entertainment scene, emphasizing the importance of breaking out of one's community and embracing broader opportunities. He candidly...

KP Sandhu is Singapore's first entertainer to break into Bollywood. We start the conversation by delving into the essence of staying motivated during challenging times live Covid. KP offers insights into the moments when they contemplated giving up and the resilience that propelled them forward. He shares his personal journey, including navigating the tough phase during the pandemic and his u...

We welcome the exceptional KP Sandhu, an emcee extraordinaire. KP reflects on his journey, revealing how his pursuit of a career in acting led him to embrace self-employment and the mantra of being the master of his own destiny. He candidly shares the challenges he faced, including societal pressures and the prejudice he encountered as a minority. From overcoming the scepticism of naysayers to nav...

In this episode Arshvyn and Tahmid dive deep into the transformative influence of AI across diverse domains. They explore AI's role in cold calling, appointment setting, and the limitations it faces in compliance within the banking sector. The conversation takes intriguing detours, from humorous baby name advice to passive income opportunities in the film industry through AI. They also discus...

Arshvyn and Tahmid delve into the dynamic realm of leadership, trust, and technology. They explore the concept of leadership and its connection to trust while sharing their experiences with ChatGPT's potential applications, particularly in sales and customer interactions. As the discussion unfolds, they challenge the idea of AI entirely replacing human professionals, emphasizing the irreplace...

In this episode, we delve into a variety of thought-provoking subjects, from TikTok's "Girl Math" to understanding your hourly earnings, drawing inspiration from Naval Ravikant. We discuss practical aspects like outsourcing tasks as an entrepreneur, optimizing daily commutes, and embracing focused mastery, all while considering the question: What is your hourly rate? We also share v...

Joe, Yang, Arshvyn, and Tahmid share valuable insights. Joe stresses the importance of resilience and emotional strength. Arshvyn explores the fear of losing emotions in this business, and Yang reminds us to stay focused. They discuss cat people vs. dog people and their preference for learning from people, not books. Joe emphasizes the crucial question for aspiring entrepreneurs, while Yang urges...