The Golden Nuggets

Eldred Wee discusses the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with parenting, highlighting the complexities of managing both roles simultaneously. Eldred shares his journey of establishing his new company, Edenity, just six months old, reflecting on the strategic decisions behind choosing to build a team rather than going solo to leverage his strengths and mitigate his weaknesses. He candidly...

Eldred Wee, the founder of Edenity, shares his journey and expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly focusing on small to medium-sized enterprises in Singapore. The conversation explores Eldred’s unique approach to business, balancing his role as a father with his professional ambitions. Eldred discusses his personal background, including his motivation stemming from being raised in a si...

Aidil shares valuable advice for listeners transitioning from traditional employment to freelancing, particularly in managing finances. With eight years of freelance experience, he emphasizes the importance of discipline in financial matters, comparing the stability of employee benefits to the fluctuating income of freelancing. Aidil advises that freelancing should ideally lead to higher earnings...

In this episode, we bring on Aidil Muhaimin, a versatile talent in the independent film industry and co-founder of Narrative Films and Lilo Company. At 35, Aidil is not only pioneering in filmmaking but also a scriptwriter and a performer, continuously striving for excellence in his diverse career path. The episode delves into his creative process, his journey through the entertainment industry, a...

In the podcast, Obi discusses his decision to move to Malaysia as a strategic choice to expose his children to non-academic career paths, acknowledging Singapore’s heavy focus on academic achievement. He explains that the move was part of a broader plan to prepare his children for alternative futures should they not excel academically. Obi details his approach to discussing significant family deci...

In this episode, we interview Obi, the founder of Luft’s Barber Shop, discussing his nearly decade-long journey running the business. They explore the challenges and motivations behind starting and sustaining the venture from a young age. The conversation, set in a mobile podcasting format at one of Luft’s Barber Shop locations, dives into the intricacies of entrepreneurial spirit and the evolutio...

Kevin, having experienced significant financial losses in cryptocurrencies and NFTs, shares his views on the subject. He candidly admits his lack of expertise in making educated judgments about crypto and stresses the importance of critical evaluation of sources when considering investments. Despite his reservations, Kevin acknowledges the potential revolutionary impact of cryptocurrency if it tru...

Kevin shares his journey with his business, Rebound with Resilience, which originated from his final year project in communication school. He discusses the importance of making educational experiences relevant and functional toward one’s goals, emphasizing the need to be intentional with one’s time and actions during university years. Kevin reflects on how formal education can either serve or ensl...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, Kevin discusses his unique perspective on cockroaches, symbolizing resilience and survival, qualities that he admires. He emphasizes the importance of embracing all aspects of life, including those we often disregard or find unappealing. Kevin’s insights reveal his unconventional approach and his ability to find value in unexpected places. This podcas...

Shamir Wahid shares his transition from corporate banking to real estate. He explains how to become more attractive to banks for loans, leveraging his expertise from banking to real estate. Shamir discusses the importance of understanding various financial metrics, like credit scores and business profitability, to secure loans. He emphasizes the value of positioning oneself attractively to banks b...

This episode we bring on Shamir Wahid, a former banker and real estate agent who is also a board member of the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce. The hosts chat with Shami about his journey from banking to real estate, discussing his professional transitions, the intricacies of Islamic banking, and his current focus on commercial real estate, particularly shophouses. This informal session takes...

The Outside In Podcast team discusses their journey and challenges with their podcasting business. They reflect on learning from each interaction and emphasise the importance of valuing their own efforts accurately when setting prices for sponsors. They discuss the crucial aspects of balancing content quality with business demands, such as managing sponsor expectations and expanding their podcast’...

The Outside In Podcast team discusses various topics with insightful anecdotes and experiences. They explore the power of partnerships and delegations in business, emphasizing the importance of focusing on core strengths and delegating other tasks to grow and manage workload effectively. They share personal struggles with editing tasks and the realization that outsourcing can lead to business expa...

In this episode, we feature the dynamic duo from the Outside In Podcast. They delve into their experiences as podcasters, discussing the logistical and emotional aspects of running a podcast together while balancing their personal relationship. They also explore the technical challenges and solutions they’ve encountered in producing high-quality content, emphasizing the importance of investing in...

Liyana discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and her own battles with imposter syndrome, highlighting her journey through self-doubt to success. By maintaining low living costs, she managed her cash flow effectively, attracting a steady stream of clients and eventually teaching Canva to corporate clients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched the ‘Hey Biz Buds’ podcast, which provided a support...

Liyana Ahmad shares her journey as a self-taught designer and the founder of Lookeesan, a design company aimed at helping designers create better work. Starting off by discussing a peculiar mistaken hate mail she received, Liyana goes on to explore her professional and personal background, including her motivations and challenges. She delves into her initial steps into the world of design, driven...

In this part of the podcast, Amin shares his journey of never having worked for anyone before and directly entering the world of entrepreneurship through dropshipping. Inspired by YouTube videos about AliExpress, he explored online selling and marketing, including using Facebook ads. He elaborates on the importance of understanding sales funnels, which he learned about from various online resource...

Amin shares his unique journey into entrepreneurship, having never worked for anyone else before. He delves into his early business endeavours, starting with dropshipping influenced by YouTube tutorials on platforms like AliExpress, where he saw an opportunity to markup products significantly due to the lack of widespread knowledge about the site. He expanded his online selling to platforms like e...

In this episiode of The Golden Nuggets Podcast - we bring feature our guest Amin Yusoff, a standout figure in the Malay marketing community in Singapore. Amin discusses his unique journey into marketing, starting from a non-technical background, transitioning through an interest sparked by dropshipping influenced by early YouTube and Facebook ads. He emphasizes the importance of learning by emulat...

Delima continues to share insights from her entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the challenges she faced managing a large team in her business. While initially struggling with interpersonal relationships due to her tendency to avoid conflict, Delima emphasizes the importance of direct communication within her team, especially when addressing business goals and incentives like holidays and cash bo...

Delima discusses the significance of her name, which ties into her family’s tradition of naming their children after precious stones. Delima, the youngest of seven, shares insights into her personal growth and her transition into entrepreneurship while navigating the challenges of not feeling authentic in her business environment. She candidly explores how she overcame feelings of imposter syndrom...

In this episode, we interview Delima, a persistent stay-at-home mom who is venturing into entrepreneurship while managing her duties as a mother. Delima shares her tumultuous past, including her struggles as a single mother, her brief and troubled marriage, and her venture into live streaming on Bigo to support herself financially. Despite her challenges, Delima expresses no regrets about her past...

Wanti delves into the complexities of administrator cases in real estate. She explains that without proper paperwork and legal documentation, claiming ownership or altering property deeds is not possible in Singapore. The conversation highlights the importance of having clear legal documents, especially for adopted children, to avoid disputes. Additionally, Wanti shares insights into her professio...

In this episode of the Golden Nuggets podcast, Wanti discusses her varied career trajectory and her eventual transition into real estate. Starting her career in the kitchen, Wanti has always harboured a passion for cooking, which later evolved into a professional baking business. Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to run a courier service before settling into real estate. She explains how her...