The Mind Your Business Show

Han tells us about the power of visualisation. If you have a brick-and-mortar store, you have to imagine the customer flow. What is the first thing that they will see? We also dive into what holds back Singaporeans from starting their business and how he and his partner took the first steps to incorporate the business. All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to http:/...

We meet Han, who brought Benjamin Moore to Singapore. Han has a unique take on starting a business. For him it is a means to an end. Did he always plan to start a business? Not really. For him it was one way of achieving his goals. From finding a mentor at a young age to setting up systems and processes to help your business, Han shares with us his experience. All this and more on this episode of...

In the last episode with Manoj and Mya from Bless Brothers, we dive into how customers react to your authenticity in your marketing efforts. Should you build your brand this way? Also, we talk about the different approaches these business partners take when it comes to hiring talent. We also dive into the books, podcasts and personalities that inspired this couple in their business journey. All th...

We find out how Manoj came up with the name of the company – Bless Brothers.  We dive into their methodology in choosing the sofas that they want to sell. How to you build relations with your suppliers and what should your attitude towards competition be?   All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to blessbrothers.com.sg   to check out their awesome Furnitures. The Ble...

Bless Brothers is run by husband-and-wife duo, Manoj, and Mya. In this episode we find out how Mya got involved in the business how their different personalities might just be the magic potion for success. How is it like running a business with your spouse? How do you manage conflict? Should you take the leap together?  All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to bless...

Bless Brothers is run by husband-and-wife duo, Manoj, and Mya. We find out what inspired them to start Bless Brothers and how they left their corporate life to do so. For a long time, Manoj was contemplating on starting his own business. That’s where Mya came in to give him a push in the right direction. In this episode we talk about the fears of starting your own business, especially when you hav...

We wrap things up with Khai from Okami, the athleisure brand that has gone viral on TikTok. When brands market themselves, it is possible to face some negative feedback. What should you do then? Do you stick to your brand values? This is part two of two, talking about these issues.  All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to www.okvmi.com to check out their awesome at...

You might have heard of Okami, the athleisure brand that has gone viral on TikTok. We speak to the founder, Khai, on some of the backlash and negative comments he has gotten for his marketing efforts. What do you do as a business owner when you get hate comments online? How do you manage expectations of your customers? Should you stick to your target market or try to please everyone? This is part...

You might have heard of Okami, the athleisure brand that has gone viral on TikTok. We speak to the founder, Khai, on what principles he uses to market his brand. Is there really a science behind going viral? How do you generate hype before you launch your product? What is the scarcity model and can you apply this in your business? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head ov...

Khai is the youngest entrepreneur we have had on the show. From humble beginnings to owning an athleisure brand that has taken social media by storm, we dive into the mind of this 21 year old and try to figure out why he started his business. Hear more about how he lost all is money trying Dropshipping and why he decided to build a brand instead. Should you try Dropshipping? Listen to this episode...

In the last episode with Chantel, we dive into the lowest moments of her entrepreneurship journey and how she came out of the rut. We also explore some of the common birthing practices in Asian countries such as confinements and ask why they are still being practiced. What is Chantels’ one advice for entrepreneurs? Listen to this episode of Mind Your Business SG to find out more. All this and more...

Meet Chantel, who was a stewardess, an oil broker and finally a recruiter before starting her own businesses. In this episode we dive into the early years of her business, the struggles, the sleepless nights and worries that come with entrepreneurship. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Head over to www.blooming-births.com to get...

Meet Chantel, who was a stewardess, an oil broker and finally a recruiter before starting her own businesses. What was the turning point in her life that made her take this leap? Have you also felt as she did when you got married and started a family?  Are you in a similar stage where you are thinking of the next steps to your future? Is it possible to juggle both your career and family? All this...

Meet Chantel, who started working as a stewardess while she was still studying. We take a dive into what life is like as an airline crew and how she transitioned to oil brokering. Is oil brokering or trading really like what you see in the movies? Why did she leave these lucrative jobs to start her own business? Are you in a similar stage where you are thinking of the next steps to your career? Ho...

Crystal has been involved in Sports like softball and fencing, going on to represent Singapore in the latter. One day while watching the Olympics, she was inspired to recreate an athlete’s village - virtually. This is her story of how Athlete Impact Club came about and how she plans to grow this venture into a place where athletes can come together and share their experiences. In this episode we a...

Planning to penetrate a new geographical market? We take a deep dive into how SleekFlow were able to apply their lessons from expanding into new markets. Is it as simple as hiring a country manager on the ground? Can you copy and paste past strategies when expanding to a new country? How do you hire well for your Startup? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Crystal is the H...

How many features is your Startup focusing on? Crystal shares with us her experience on how being focussed can make or break your business. What is SleekFlow and how does can it simplify your selling process? Did you know you can send payment links via WhatsApp and have your own product catalogue there? All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Crystal is the Head of Partnerships...

We continue the conversation with Crystal, who shared with us her experience of her business venture. Do you think you should have a business partner? What happens when your first business does not pan out? Hear what Crystal has to share about how she went to Hong Kong for an interview with her potential Founder and how that worked out. Is it harder to do business in Singapore than in Hong Kong? A...

We have Crystal from SleekFlow on the show. Crystal has spent time in both Hong Kong and Singapore, giving us an inside view on how these two very similar countries produce people with a very different thinking framework. Before joining SleekFlow, she had even co-founded her own Startup in 2018. Do you find yourself not wanting to follow the “Singaporean path”? How can you tell if it is time to ca...

In our final episode with Jerry we talk about leadership and fundraising for your Startup. How do you manage relationships with friends who become colleagues? What is the best way to communicate with your employees and what happens if a founder leave? Is pitching to VCs really the best way to raise capital? All this and more on Mind Your Business SG. Join us every Monday as we hold candid conversa...

We find out that Jerry was an Air Force regular before starting Scratchbac. Why did he leave and how did this experience shape his future? We speak about what is social capital and how meeting people of a different social class can change your worldviews. How do you launch an App? What would be the best growth hack you can use? Find out more on in this episode of Mind Your Business SG. Join us eve...

At the age of 14, would you even think of starting a business? That’s when Jerry found his first taste of success and failure.  In our second episode with Jerry, we find out if Startup case competitions are useful. Is entrepreneurship hereditary? Can introverts be entrepreneurs? What traits are investors looking for and why does the Startup scene have so many buzzwords? Tune in for the answers and...

All Jerry wanted to do at the start was to borrow a drill. Now his mission is to connect youths to other cool people nearby to encourage resource sharing and inlock opportunities. In our first episode with Jerry, we find out how he almost got in trouble with the law while marketing his idea. We get a glimpse into how a proximity based social app might work in Singapore and what it takes to get an...

Christine Seah, founder of Ruff Cuts SG, shares with us on the interesting dog names she has come across. Does the name of your pet really match with your personality? We also take a dive into how a business owner can train their staff to be self-motivated through a unique system. Do you need a 5-year plan when you get started? What is one thing you should know when starting your own business? Fin...

Christine Seah, founder of Ruff Cuts SG, shares with us how Covid-19 was the catalyst for her to start her own business. She also goes into her partnership experiences and lessons to take away when hiring and keeping your staff. We also dive into how the pet industry is lacking in education for proper dog handling. How do we scale a business that demands so much of your time? Is dog grooming a dan...