EP.IC - Edric Poon In Company

By Edric Poon

Edric Poon In Company (EP.IC) - is the podcast that "humanizes" the role of a CxO and brings the stories of Entrepreneurs and Professionals in Asia to you!

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February 04, 2025 EP.IC075 - From Superminted to Sabbatical | Jeremiah Su
Warning: Occasion Explicit language and schoolboy humour (Don't judge me)
The big question - Is a Sabbatical good for you or not?
In this episode of the Epic Podcast, Edric Poon interviews Jeremiah Su, a co-founder and community builder. They discuss the concept of the 'four P's' which include proficiency, profit, purpose, and passion. Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of purpose in life and shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding Cinema Verite Pictures in 2014, merging into Superminted in 2021, to taking a sabbatical for self-reflection. He talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship, such as loneliness, burnout, and the value of a support system. Jeremiah's sabbatical has led him to focus on teaching and mentoring, finding passion and purpose in helping others. Key takeaways include the necessity of being obsessed for true business success and the importance of planning and trust when considering a sabbatical.
Join the community: https://nas.io/beyond
Develop your podcast: www.kaleoscopic.com
Filmed at Poddster Singapore
00:00 Introduction to the Four P's
00:36 Welcome to the Epic Podcast
01:17 Jeremiah Su's Journey
05:08 The Four P's in Business
11:39 The Value of Money and Knowledge
15:49 Challenges of Entrepreneurship
18:51 The Obsession for Success
21:50 Reflecting on Sabbatical Fears and Realizations
22:22 Embracing Rest and Routine
23:18 Finding Purpose and Rejuvenation
23:36 Lessons from Disney and Personal Growth
25:32 Planning and Preparing for Sabbatical
26:35 Building Trust and Setting Milestones
28:44 Conversations with Mentors
32:06 Balancing Personal and Professional Growth
37:15 Quick Fire Questions with Jeremiah
39:34 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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41min
December 11, 2024 Podcasters Playbook 2: Coen Tan | Wholehearted Podcast
In this episode of Podcasters Playbook, Coen Tan, a passionate podcaster known for his show the Wholehearted Podcast. They discuss Coen's journey in podcasting, touching on themes of self-discovery, authenticity, and the challenges associated with starting and maintaining a podcast. Coen shares his personal struggles and triumphs, providing valuable insights into overcoming fears, finding one's voice, and the importance of community in the podcasting journey.

Get in touch with Coen : [email protected]
If you'd like more tips, or want to be on the podcast, email me: [email protected]
00:00 Introduction to Podcasters Playbook and Guest Coen Tan
00:56 Coen Tan on His Journey and Wholehearted Podcast
03:09 Overcoming the Fear of Starting a Podcast
08:22 Themes of Wholehearted Podcast
14:29 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
21:46 Building Connections through Podcasting
22:26 Current Challenges and Future of Wholehearted Podcast
32:15 Budgeting and Resourcefulness in Podcast Production
36:23 Coen Tan: Offstage and Personal Interests
39:36 Conclusion and Contact Information
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40min
December 09, 2024 EP.IC074 - Marketing Tips and Woes | Cassandra Ong, Otterhalf
In this episode of the EPIC Podcast, Edric hosts Cassandra Ong, founder of Otterhalf, a fractional marketing agency. Cassandra shares her journey from being an employee to becoming a business owner, the challenges she faced in sales, handling dry months, managing finances, and valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs.
Watch till the end and get some exclusive marketing tips for each stage of your business PLUS the importance of building partnerships!
Please like, share, comment and subscribe!
Filmed at Poddster Singapore
Produced by Kaleoscopic Communications
Hosted by Edric Poon
Get in touch if you'd like to be on the podcast, or start one of your own! Kaleoscopic Communications is here to help!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Cassandra Ong and Otterhalf
00:00 Challenges of Starting and Growing a Business
06:25 Importance of Corporate Experience and Mentorship
12:07 Managing People and Delegation
16:42 Securing the First Client and Sales Strategy
18:08 Pro Bono Work and Strategic Partnerships
21:39 Cashflow Management and Handling Dry Months
31:43 Marketing Tips and Strategies
40:11 10 Questions with Cassandra Ong
...more
43min
November 18, 2024 EP.IC073 - No more bosses | Adrian Tan
Warning: Explicit language
Adrian Tan's Journey from Burnout to Balance (#NoMoreBosses)
In this episode of the EP.IC Podcast, host Edric chats with Adrian Tan about his rollercoaster ride in the business world. Adrian opens up about his early days, dealing with burnout, and eventually deciding to go solo. They discuss the often-overlooked topic of employer wellness, and Adrian shares his tips on stress management, saying no, and finding the right work-life balance. He also talks about his switch to marketing, the challenges he faced, and his new book 'No More Bosses.'
Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this episode offers real, relatable advice on navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Be sure to like, comment and subscribe!
Produced by: Kaleoscopic Communications Pte Ltd
Hosted by: Edric Poon
Guest: Adrian Tan
Filming location: Poddster Singapore
Timestamps
00:00 Trailer
00:30 Welcome to the Epic Podcast
00:37 Season Focus: Employer Wellness
01:20 Guest Introduction: Meet Adrian
01:42 Adrian's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:37 The Reality of Running a Business
05:13 Transition to Solopreneurship
08:27 The Challenges of Marketing
13:47 Dealing with Burnout and Stress
17:11 Coping Mechanisms and Lessons Learned
22:43 Frameworks for Managing Fear and Regret
25:44 The Struggle with Self-Criticism
26:49 Balancing Criticism and Praise
27:15 Cultural Tendencies and Contentment
28:41 Managing Stress and Overthinking
29:52 The Importance of Validation
32:01 The Trap of Overachievement
32:40 Setting Realistic Goals
42:14 The Power of Saying No
44:14 Quick Fire Round
47:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
...more
49min
August 26, 2024 EP.IC072 - Podcasting over Tea | John Lim, Founder, DeepforestSG
Welcome to another episode of the EP.IC podcast! In today's episode, John Lim, founder of DeepForest SG, joins the podcast, bringing a truly unique and refreshing conversation over tea. This episode takes a delightful turn into the world of tea appreciation and the journey of entrepreneurship in the wellness industry. If you're curious about the intersection of wellness and business, this episode is for you. Here are the key highlights:
- Introduction to John Lim and the concept of polytasking
- The story behind DeepForest and John's transition from a teaching career to tea entrepreneurship
- Insightful discussions on overcoming mental health challenges and finding liberation through mindfulness and tea appreciation
- The philosophy and technicalities of tea brewing and its impact on personal well-being
- A deep dive into the tea industry, covering aspects like sustainability, certifications, and the real essence of tea
If you're looking to develop a podcast of your own, contact edric
email: edric(at)kaleoscopic.com
www.kaleoscopic.com
For more on Deepforest, catch John at IG:DEEPFORESTSG
https://www.deepforest.sg/
Timestamps
00:00 - Start
00:04 - A different kind of episode
01:56 - Deepforest and the untold story behind it
02:40 - Why is having your own business more liberating than having a day job?
03:36 - The loneliness
04:37 - Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey
05:26 - Taking a break with Tea appreciation
10:41 - A nugget on Imperfection
10:57 - What if you mess up the tea?
12:25 - Life lessons from Tea Appreciation
13:39 - Talking through Self-Cultivation
14:38 - We are a prisoner to our own thoughts
15:13 - Wisdom
15:39 - Philosophies on Entrepreneurship
16:16 - Profits from Tea Business and Industry
27:01 - The Deepforest Experience
31:41 - 10 Questions with John Lim
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35min
August 04, 2024 EP.IC071 - Growing with Joe | Joe Augustin
In this engaging episode, Edric speaks with Joe Augustin, a well-known radio personality, professional MC, and avid fan of mentalism! They dive deep into the intricacies of personal branding, Joe's extensive career in radio, and the importance of staying curious and hungry. From funny anecdotes about radio days to insightful advice on career development and personal growth, this episode covers a wide range of topics that will inspire and inform.
Key Moments:
- Joe’s Beginnings in Radio: How he started in Brunei and transitioned to Singapore radio.
- Learning from Casey Kasem: Imitation and originality in building a personal brand.
- Balancing Corporate Life and Personal Branding: Joe discusses transitioning between being a salaryman and a business owner.
- Challenges in Podcasting: Insights into the work that goes into successful podcasting.
- Personal Growth and Career Development: Joe reflects on learning from regrets and constantly evolving.
- Dealing with Imposter Syndrome: Addressing the phases of imposter syndrome and finding personal worth.
- Seeking Deeper Understandings: Bridging gaps in human perspectives through curiosity and open-mindedness.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Coming up
00:00:38 - Introduction
00:01:14 - Welcome to the podcast, Joe!
00:02:17 - The radio dream
00:02:35 - Strip club DJ Voice?
00:03:29 - Journey of building a personal brand
00:06:15 - Start by imitating
00:09:09 - Finding out how to transiting from one career to another
00:11:43 - Say things of value
00:12:16 - Joe & Edric talk podcasting
00:14:12 - The early years in podcasts and internet radio
00:15:16 - "No regrets" is a terrible mindset
00:17:35 - Radio isn't as hard as people think it is
00:19:28 - A regret and a reflection about leaving Class 95
00:24:08 - Taking ownership of your own brand
00:27:57 - You're sabotaging yourself if you don't build your brand
00:35:03 - Curate your socials - they serve you
00:38:48 - What's truth, fact and fiction?
00:44:01 - Should you have "Plan B"?
00:48:46 - Being the hero of your own story needs a better explanation
00:49:24 - Yes, we're using Die Hard as a reference
00:53:05 - Are you a corporate zombie?
00:54:34 - Give yourself a REVENGE story, if you'd like
00:55:24 - Things you do to keep yourself challenged
00:56:03 - Learning from your environment and applying it
00:57:20 - Best advice received
01:00:20 - 10 Questions with Joe Augustin
01:07:57 - Closing out the podcast with Joe
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1h 10min
July 28, 2024Podcasters Playground #2 - Sharad Lal | How To Live
Welcome to the podcasters playground, the place for podcasters to share their podcasting stories, tips, and other interesting topics that come to mind. If you're looking to develop your podcast, this is probably the best place to start.
In this episode of the Podcasters Playground Podcast, Edric chats with Sharad Lal, host of the 'How to Live' podcast. They dive deep into Sharad's journey into podcasting, his unique storytelling style, podcast production tips, and how podcasting has impacted his professional life.
Connect with Sharad
Listen: How to live podcast

LinkedIn: sharadlal24

Website: Sharadlal.net

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Guest Introduction and Background
00:58 Starting a Podcast
01:30 Sharad's Podcasting Journey
02:56 Overcoming Adversity
04:50 Podcast Content Creation
15:11 Memorable Podcast Moments
12:22 Production Side of Things
17:16 Technical Setup
21:25 Impact of Podcasting
24:03 Life Questions
25:04 Unforgettable Experiences
26:18 Closing Remarks
...more
28min
July 02, 2024 EP.IC070 - Squares are effective | Julien Labruyere | CEO, SLEEK
Welcome back to the EP.IC podcast - the podcast where anybody can inspire everybody!
Julien joins the podcast, to share his experience in setting SLEEK - one of the fast rising companies in the world of business operations and administration service providers!
If you're starting up a business, you will need a corp sec, tax audits and all the other admin stuff that would probably baffle most people. Julien and his team bring simpler solutions using SLEEK.
But before SLEEK, there was another startup he founded, to which it took him 6 years to realize how to fail forward! Check it out on the EP.IC podcast!Produced by: Kaleoscopic Communications Pte LtdDirected by: Edric PoonHosted by: Edric PoonGuest: Julien LebruyereConnect with Julien: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienlabruyere/
00:00 - Start
00:25 - Welcome!
00:50 - Meet Julien - CEO of SLEEK
02:10 - Understanding the fundamental problem of setting up a company
04:19 - Finding pain points and turning it into a business
06:54 - You can be your own Corp Sec?
08:32 - Sleek - Version Alpha - the one you don't know about
09:20 - Founders Interactions in the early years
09:36 - Learning from his previous startup experience
10:45 - Follow the painpoints of the customers
11:19 - From pain points to new product development
12:45 - Transcending Admin to Business Operations
13:26 - Technology Automation and Data will support business growth
15:11 - Can companies like SLEEK analyze this data for their clients business operation needs?
17:39 - What are the challenges of growing a small company into a medium sized one?
19:48 - Business Strategies to grow from 100k to 500k revenue
22:52 - The right mindset get the first hire
26:36 - Help a brother out
27:03 - Build your brand, then expand
28:43 - Identifying your trigger points to scale
33:02 - The starting mindset of SLEEK
34:43 - How do you get your team to buy into the company Ethos?
36:46 - The biggest mistake that first time entrepreneurs make
38:06 - How long it took to learn a winning formula
39:18 - 10 Questions with Julien
...more
42min
May 20, 2024 EP.IC069 - Daydreaming is a superpower | Pow, Hustle & Bustle
Ever been scolded for daydreaming? Well, if it's happened to you, you'd be happy to know that Daydreaming is a good thing!
Pow, CCO of Hustle & Bustle, joins the podcast to talk more about how we can harness the power of day dreaming to succeed in life!
In this roller coaster of an episode, Pow and I talk about how daydreaming turned from "Demon" to "Superpower", his love for cars, MBTIs and the woes of both the Salaryman, and the Business Owner.
Now on to the podcast!
This episode of the podcast was filmed at City Music Singapore.
Produced by: Kaleoscopic Communications Pte Ltd
Host: Edric Poon
Guest: Pow Ying Hern
Please remember to like, comment and subscribe!
We're also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
00:00 - Start
00:31 - Meet POW!
01:02 - Daydreaming is a super POWer
01:30 - Daydreaming IS disruptive, BUT...
02:22 - Why daydreaming is misunderstood
03:24 - Our system was not designed for daydreamers to excel
04:52 - The turning point for Pow
05:39 - Daydreaming in Action
08:06 - How did you develop your awareness towards effective daydreaming?
09:04 - Give your monkey something to do
13:33 - Taming the daydreaming beast
15:55 - Sometimes you gotta sleep on it, for your daydreams to make sense
17:46 - 90% of what we dream about when we sleep dissipates within 5 minutes
25:46 - Daydreaming is both Boon and Bane
27:48 - Ever heard of the term "Speed Dreaming"?
30:52 - The difference between a GOAL and a DREAM
33:42 - What stops us from dreaming big?
37:14 - The perks of being a salaryman...
40:23 - Let's talk MBTI
47:27 - 10 Questions with Pow
51:10 - Connect with Pow
...more
52min
April 30, 2024 EP.IC068 - Chopsticks and Poker Nights | Justin Lee, ChopValue Singapore
Justin Lee, Co-Founder of Chop Value Singapore - an company that turns chopsticks into sustainable furniture and much more! Justin joins the podcast to share his ideas on what could be greener, how it's important to go green, but without the bias.
What bias you ask? Check it out in this episode of #Edricpoonincompany #podcast!
Produced by: Kaleoscopic Communications Pte Ltd
Host: Edric Poon
Guest: Justin Lee
Recorded at: City Music SingaporeTimestamps
00:00 - Start
06:15 - Is sustainability a rich man's game?
06:55 - How do you profit in this industry without greenwashing?
08:37 - So how do you get profitable if operational costs are high?
09:00 - How do you convince clients that your product is the right one?
10:07 - How did you clinch #Omnidesk as a partner?
10:40 - The best designs for the Omnidesk Tabletops are...
10:56 - Sponsor me #Omnidesk
11:07 - What's the next round of products from ChopValue Singapore?
11:32 - More products seen at The Work Boulevard
12:26 - ChopValue Singapore will partner EP.IC podcasting!
12:33 - How big is the team?
13:09 - Diving into the personal life
15:52 - Dirt on the EV landscape
17:36 - What was your key motivation to championing sustainability?
19:26 - Will our kids see Doomsday?
19:58 - How many more green busiensses need to emerge in order to truly create impact?
22:10 - Will we ever see sustainable products go mainstream?
22:54 - Which side are you on? Profitable ESG, or pure green?
24:49 - Getting Personal with Justin
27:30 - Give me some parenting advice
29:29 - A request to HDB / NEA for larger recycling chutes
30:39 - Awaiting the return of the Karang Guni Man (Rag & Bone)
31:18 - Would you start up a Karang Guni aggregator?
33:30 - How do you run 2 businesses at the same time?
34:51 - What's a good poker night for you?
37:01 - EP.IC Questionnaire
38:21 - Connect with Justin
38:33 - Closing Thoughts
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39min

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The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.