The Golden Nuggets

In this second episode we dive into Coen's emotional nature and struggles with being perceived as intense, exploring his journey to embracing his emotional responses. The episode covers the Coen's motivation behind starting the "Whole Hearted Podcast," inspired by stories of individuals pursuing their dreams despite fear or societal expectations. We discuss challenges in the speaking business, wor...

In this episode we welcome Coen Tan, a top 12% global speaker with over a decade of experience in the professional speaking industry. Coen shares his journey from financial struggles and mistakes to finding mentorship and building a successful speaking career. He opens up about his childhood, dealing with bullying, emotional challenges, and mental health struggles. Coen also talks about how overco...

In this Podium episode, we host Shafiq Salim, the founder of Flex Flow Dynamic, a therapy business specializing in targeted pain relief through methods like bone setting and dynamic cupping. Shafiq recounts his journey from a knee injury during Officer Cadet School (OCS) to discovering and pursuing a career in alternative therapies after conventional treatments failed to alleviate his back pain fr...

In this podcast episode, Brent Tan unveils his strategies for mastering personal branding on LinkedIn, where he has successfully grown his network to 8,888 connections and generated 98,000 leads. Brent delves into the nuances of crafting an appealing LinkedIn profile, including the use of an engaging banner and a clear call-to-action to captivate audiences. He discusses the importance of sharing e...

In this podcast episode, Brent Tan shares his experiences in cultivating a flourishing LinkedIn community through his venture, Brand Build Talents. Brent emphasizes the significance of forming genuine relationships and friendships within the professional realm, steering clear of traditional hard-selling tactics. He delves into how his varied career background helped him uncover his knack for marke...

In this episode, Mas Andi Syah delves into the expansion of his company, Mas Services SG, beyond its core offerings of Tahnik, Tahliq, and Jenazah services. He explains the strategic addition of placenta burial and aqiqah services, creating a comprehensive package for new parents. Mas Andi also illuminates the spiritual benefits of Tahnik and Tahliq and shares compelling stories from his experienc...

Mas Andi Syah, founder of Mas Services SG, joins us to discuss his journey of spiritual and personal growth. From his humble beginnings learning Arabic without a madrasah background, to his dedication to serving the community through his tahnik and jenazah management services, Mas Andi embodies resilience and commitment. He shares his experiences of starting by assisting in jenazah services, learn...

Noretta Jacob reflects on her unique life experiences and educational journey in this podcast. Growing up as an only child, she learned independence from her parents, which shaped her approach to teaching. Her unusual experiences, such as working with snakes at a zoo, influenced her educational perspective, underscoring the importance of parent-teacher relationships in early childhood education. S...

Noretta Jacob delves into her transformative experiences, underscoring the significance of personal growth and resilience. She shares anecdotes from her journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and overcoming challenges. By highlighting key life lessons and the value of community support, Noretta encourages listeners to fearlessly pursue their passions and cherish...

This podcast episode is brought to you by The Podium. The Podium is a part of The Golden Nuggets Podcast aimed at small business owners, startups, and solo entrepreneurs. You can appear in one episode of our video podcast to get more visibility and helpful tips for your business. This offer includes one podcast episode, a digital banner for promotions, and a short video for your social media. You...

This podcast episode is brought to you by The Podium. The Podium is a part of The Golden Nuggets Podcast aimed at small business owners, startups, and solo entrepreneurs. You can appear in one episode of our video podcast to get more visibility and helpful tips for your business. This offer includes one podcast episode, a digital banner for promotions, and a short video for your social media. You...

In this episode of the Golden Nugget podcast, Syukri Azman discusses how he manages his time across his full-time job, side hustles, and personal life. Syukri emphasizes the importance of saying ‘no’ to maintain focus and prevent burnout. He shares that mid-2024 marked a turning point where he began declining requests that didn’t align with his goals or add mutual value, focusing instead on activi...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets podcast, we chat with Syukri Azman, who has carved a diverse career path using his voice and talents in various fields. Starting with a background in events management, Syukri didn’t excel academically but found his niche in roles that leveraged his communication skills. From hosting and content creation to training and people development, Syukri’s career has...

In part 2, as engage with members of the Selling District 65 team, we talked about their future retirement plans and current business strategies. The discussion reveals aspirations for a relaxed, affluent retirement with beach or farmhouse settings, where they can enjoy hobbies like fishing or maintaining a stable of miniature animals. They delve into the practicalities and challenges of their rea...

In this episode, we bring on the experiences of the Selling District 65 team, consisting of three siblings who joined forces in the real estate industry after overcoming the challenges of passing their licensing exams during COVID-19. The team shares their journey from individual struggles to form a unified group, dealing with the loss of a fourth member, and adapting to the evolving examination f...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, Wanti shares her extensive and diverse career journey, detailing her transition from a culinary expert who specialised in cake decorating to a successful real estate professional. Wanti recounts her early days of entrepreneurial ventures, including running her own bakery, Black Cube Cakes, where she crafted everything from wedding cakes to 3D edible c...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, we delve into the dynamic and diverse life of Wanti, a mother of two who has embraced numerous roles before finding her niche in real estate and renovations. Wanti shares her journey from working in various fields such as culinary arts, barista training, and administrative roles to passing her real estate exams during the pandemic. She reveals her ent...

Join us for a riveting episode as Azhar recounts his dynamic journey from the challenging shifts between selling Nasi Padang, Nasi Lemak berlauk, to finally finding his stride with Nasi Ayam Penyet. Discover the origins and growth of Zoul’s Corner, an enterprise that expanded to multiple outlets but faced tough decisions during COVID. Azhar delves into the crucial aspects of running a food busines...

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Azhar Salleh, the entrepreneurial spirit behind Zoul’s Corner. Azhar opens up about his early beginnings, where his passion for business ignited while selling Nasi Lemak alongside his mother. Despite not excelling academically, Azhar discovered his true strengths in the kitchen, learning the art of cooking under his mother’s expert guidance. His drive...

In part two of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, Darla delves into her psychology background and how it influences her current real estate career. She describes the typical approach to initial psychology sessions, focusing on calming clients and encouraging them to open up at their own pace, sometimes using non-verbal tools like writing. Darla also reflects on her transition from a tech-related educatio...

Darla, also known as Shahirah Binte. ABD Rahman. Darla explains the origin of her nickname, which stuck from a previous job, and delves into her career path, which unexpectedly veered from IT into full-time real estate. She reflects on her academic background, discussing her time studying mobile and wireless computing at TP, which was chosen by her parents, though she initially had a passion for n...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, Luqman from Satay Boy shares the trials and tribulations he faced while starting his satay business. Despite his family’s reservations and lack of support, Luqman was determined to pursue his entrepreneurial dream, fueled by his passion for filling a gap in the satay market by introducing it on social media platforms. He speaks about his journey of se...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, we introduce a special guest, Luqman, the young entrepreneur behind Satay Boy, a traditional satay business. Luqman shares his journey from a design background to embracing his heritage as a Javanese satay master, driven by a deep passion for preserving and innovating his family’s culinary legacy. With 15 years in the business, Luqman discusses the ch...

In part two with Gaby, she discusses her diverse career journey, transitioning from the night life to real estate, and briefly joining a COVID-19 swab team. Gaby shares her experiences of working exhausting late hours in nightlife, leading her to seek a career change, and her subsequent involvement in supporting pandemic efforts. Eventually, she moved into real estate, where she found her true pas...

In this episode, we bring on Gaby Pereira, the youngest member from Selling District 65. Gaby, a vibrant Eurasian, shares the amusing mispronunciations of her name and why she prefers to be called Gaby. Despite initially studying media communications and aspiring to be a journalist, Gaby found her true calling in entrepreneurship, inspired by her interactions and observations of business dynamics....