The Mind Your Business Show

While exploring the pet industry and before starting her own business, Christine chanced upon an opportunity to join Cesar Millan AKA the Dog whisperer on his tv show as a contestant. In this episode we go dive deeper into the pet industry and what lessons Christine took away from her experiences on TV. When Christine founded Ruff Cuts, she believed that grooming should always be convenient, comfo...

Meet Christine Seah, founder of Ruff Cuts SG, who is an expert at pet grooming. From being featured on a reality tv show with Cesar Millan to selling Unicorn Tears at a coffee convention, she has done it all. In this episode we take a dive into how she started in the culinary world and made her way into the pet grooming business. When Christine founded Ruff Cuts, she believed that grooming should...

In this episode you will learn the framework that Balaji and Priscilla used to figure out if they should start MSFIT. They also go into how to lead your employees and give us a insight into their management style. MSFIT Personal Training was started by husband-and-wife duo – Balaji and Priscilla. From failed business attempts to nearly joining the army, we find out what lit the fire in this couple...

In this episode we learn how a couple can run a business together, the dynamics of the relationship and who makes the final call on a business decision. Follow along as they also show us how a business expands. MSFIT Personal Training was started by husband-and-wife duo – Balaji and Priscilla. From failed business attempts to nearly joining the army, we find out what lit the fire in this couple to...

In this episode we learn how the couple faced many naysayers when starting a business and how that spurred them on even more. Follow along as they also show us how a business can survive through the pandemic. MSFIT Personal Training was started by husband-and-wife duo – Balaji and Priscilla. From failed business attempts to nearly joining the army, we find out what lit the fire in this couple to s...

MSFIT Personal Training was started by husband-and-wife duo – Balaji and Priscilla. From failed business attempts to nearly joining the army, we find out what lit the fire in this couple to start the only female personal training gym in Singapore. This is their story. Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business. Spotify: https://sp...

In Part 3 of our conversation with Shaun, he explains the need to keep scratching the itch for entrepreneurship. Even after getting his company acquired, he went on to start a new venture: Lunchbox. This is his story. Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34kd12w   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.ap...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Shaun, we realised he had almost nothing left. Follow his journey in this episode as we get into the heart of how Lunchbox was founded. Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34kd12w   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/mind-your-business-sg/id1608...

Using this mantra, Shaun has been in the entrepreneur space for the last 2 decades. From a CRM solutions, to freelance dancing, running events, opening a restaurant and founding a Point Of Sales solutions company, Shaun has done it all.  Follow his journey in this episode as we get into the heart of how Lunchbox was founded. Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the...

This is the last episode of the series with Bubbly J, who runs LOOKS STUDIO and Opium by Bubbly J. We talk about empowering women in business and how she now teaches what she has learnt over two decades to women who are interested in Indian bridal makeup. Passing on the baton. 0:48 – Empowering Women.  4:30 – Thinking of starting a cafe.  6:11 – Launching a makeup course.  11:05 – Why not do other...

We continue the conversation with Bubbly J, who runs LOOKS STUDIO and Opium by Bubbly J. This episode we have an honest discussion on what it is like for businesses who are in the customer service industry, the challenges and how to go about dealing with them. 2:25 – Customers find you wherever you are.  3:10 – Covid-19 strikes.  6:14 – Handling postponements of your service.  10:08 – When clients...

We continue the conversation with Bubbly J, who runs LOOKS STUDIO and Opium by Bubbly J. This episode we go into detail about launching her second brand and the struggles that come with it. Join us as we have our first female entrepreneur on the show! 1:03 – Beginning of a fashion brand.  3:33 – Launching a brand with a fashion show.  11:33 – Where do you pick up these skills?  12:30 – Supplier ma...

We have Bubbly J on the show, who runs LOOKS STUDIO and Opium by Bubbly J, how she got started from studying civil engineering to running a Makeup and fashion business, while she was furthering her education and working full-time. Join us as we have our first female entrepreneur on the show! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34kd12w   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/mind-your-business...

We talk with Shahrukh, who runs Island Car Rental & Leasing, about expanding his business and how keeping an eye out for opportunities can lead to new businesses. A side hustle can become something legitimate.  1:07 – Social media reluctance. [Tahmid] 3:14 – Starting from square one. [Arshvyn] 4:27 – A quote for restarting. [Arshvyn] 5:05 – Arshvyn’s Tattoo. [Shahrukh] 6:45 – Control what you...

The conversation continues with Shahrukh, who runs Island Car Rental & Leasing, about what he went through trying to keep the business afloat throughout Covid-19. Keeping a positive outlook while finding the light at the end of this tunnel. What lessons can we learn here in the case we face another pandemic or economic collapse? 3:11 – Let’s talk about Covid-19. [Arshvyn] 5:00 – 2020 was meant...

We continue the conversation with Shahrukh, who runs Island Car Rental & Leasing, about the struggles of a family business and how one can face disruptions in the market. How do small family businesses compete against bigger players? Are there times when you should take a step back?  1:28 – How long were you working every day? [Arshvyn] 2:16 – Family business dynamics. [Shahrukh] 3:10 – Decisi...

We speak to Shahrukh, who is an ex-schoolmate of the hosts, about the struggles he faced during his Junior College days. Having to leave school early and how a business was formed by just trying something out. How do you find gaps in the market and how hard is it running your own business while furthering your education?  1:20 – Introduction to Shahrukh. [Shahrukh] 2:00 – Island Car Rental & L...

We ask A Rajendra, who is the founder of Omni Health about the majority privilege and what can minorities do to stay competitive in business. He shares with us 30 years of experience in being a business owner. 1:10 – Minorities are feeling marginalised. [Arshvyn] 2:10 – The majority will always have a majority privilege. [Rajendra] 2:48 – What can the minority do? [Rajendra] 3:09 – Avoid certain i...

We ask A Rajendra, who is the founder of Omni Health, more questions about his partnership strategies and if you need a burning desire to be in business. He shares with us his take and the experiences with influential people around him. 1:00 – What would be an ideal partnership personality match? [Tahmid] 4:00 – Should you sign partnership contracts? [Tahmid] 6:17 – Ruined friendships in business....

We continue the conversation with Rajendra, who is the founder of Omni Health. He shares with us about his transition from holding a job as a high-level corporate executive to starting his business, the challenges he faced and the failures and stress that came with the experience.  1:10 – Starting of Omni-Health. [Rajendra] 1:40 – Many people think that doing your own business is great. [Rajendra]...

We meet A Rajendra, who is the founder of Omni-Health. He shares with us how he made the transition from 10 years of corporate life as an engineer, to starting, failing, and selling multiple businesses. In this episode we dive deeper into his take on business partnerships and what you should do if you are thinking of starting out. 2:10 – How I got into business. [Rajendra] 2:30 – The power play wh...

Arshvyn and Tahmid run through their TikTok feed and find some of the best tips and tricks for sales. Hear about the 5 awesome tips they found during their ‘research’. Find out more in this episode of Mind Your Business SG! Should we be on TikTok? 1:29 – The first tip: “Just out of curiosity”. [Tahmid] 2:49 – This is a more subtle way – less aggressive. [Arshvyn] 3:28 – The method I use. [Arshvyn]...

Arshvyn and Tahmid recap their experiences with the guests that they have had on the show so far. They realise that there are some commonalities in successful entrepreneurs, business owners and the self-employed. Must you be passionate in your product or service? Why did Arshvyn shave his beard? Find out more in this episode of Mind Your Business SG! 0:41 – Recap on the guests we have had so far a...

In our last session with Daniel Joshua (also known as DJ), who co-founded We Are One, we discuss some of the nuances of creative agencies and the dangers of being self-employed or running your own business. Is being the master of your own time a double-edged sword?  0:56 – Is it rude to ask your photographer to edit in a certain way? 2:40 – How can a customer decide if the price is fair? 3:27 – Ho...

We continue the conversation with Daniel Joshua (also known as DJ), who co-founded We Are One, a creative agency with a purpose. Do clients pay for the product or the experience that you as a service provider give them? This is one of the many questions that are posed to DJ in this episode of Mind Your Business SG. 0:58 – Balancing your creativity with what the client wants. 3:57 – The power of as...