By iSearch Malaysia
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In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Eric Siew (Choobub Creatives) on his journey from being a doctor to establishing a marketing agency, and some effective tips for SMEs to build their online branding.
The areas of discussion include:
0:00 - Introduction
1:18 - The story behind Eric's interesting career change
3:19 - Why Eric chose the marketing field
5:55 - How Eric navigated his decision with his family
7:40 - The challenges Eric faced and the mindset shift needed to go from employee to entrepreneur
9:57 - Finding a business partner
11:27 - How long it took Eric to land his first client
14:48 - 3 marketing strategies for SMEs to stand out and build their online branding
18:23 - Eric's advise for shy people who want to build their branding
20:25 - How to get started with content writing
22:23 - Eric's thoughts on creating organic content vs. running ads
24:31 - Boosting organic content as ads
26:17 - LinkedIn as a platform for B2C businesses
28:16 - Style of content writing for B2C businesses on LinkedIn
30:47 - How businesses can measure performance of their content
32:45 - How Eric overcomes a creative block
35:32 - Building a personal brand vs. building a corporate brand
37:42 - How entrepreneurs can join Eric's community
Check out Choobub Creatives here:
https://choobub.my/
#ericsiew #choobubcreatives #choobub #digitalmarketing #marketingagency #marketingtips #branding #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #sme #smemalaysia #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast #isearch
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Mark Chong (Big Tiny) on how to invest in tiny homes and the couple of ways to earn monthly passive income.
The areas of discussion include:
0:00 - Intro
2:24 - Experiences at tiny homes overseas
4:42 - How to invest in a tiny home and what to expect
12:09 - Co-owning a tiny home without buying
16:22 - The negative connotation on passive income
18:41 - How BigTiny sustains during off-peak seasons
21:16 - BigTiny’s co-ownership programme
24:16 - How you can get more information from BigTiny
25:30 - Mark shares more on BigTiny
27:29 - BigTiny’s upcoming event
Check out Big Tiny here:
https://www.bigtiny.com.sg/
#bigtiny #tinyhouse #tinyhousemovement #tinyhomes #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #startupmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Jeff Yeo (Big Tiny) on the brand's story and key strategies and challenges of their rapid expansion from 2 tiny houses to 450 tiny houses in 7 years.
The areas of discussion include:
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - The story of Big Tiny
3:37 - Design of Big Tiny houses
4:54 - Big Tiny team's prior experience
6:22 - Big Tiny's business model
10:21 - How you can book a stay with Big Tiny in Malaysia
11:33 - Key strategies of Big Tiny's rapid growth
14:13 - Assembling a tiny house and Big Tiny's mantra
15:35 - Popularity of Big Tiny
16:17 - Safety and security in Big Tiny homes
17:02 - Key challenges during Big Tiny's expansion
20:21 - How Big Tiny stands out against bigger booking platforms
22:32 - Sale of Big Tiny houses
24:50 - Future plans for Big Tiny
Check out Big Tiny here:
https://www.bigtiny.com.sg/
#bigtiny #tinyhouse #jeffyeo #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #startupmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Sam Shafie (pitchIN) on what Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) is and how businesses can raise funds via ECF in Malaysia.
The areas of discussion include:
0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - The story of pitchIN
4:37 - What is Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) and how it differs from other types of funding
8:28 - Prerequisite for companies to raise funds via ECF
11:25 - Do’s and Don’ts of ECF
15:24 - How to value your company
23:28 - Equity distribution on pitchIN
27:28 - How investors can sell off their shares
31:33 - Caveat on investing via pitchIN
32:01 - Accessing companies’ financial statements
32:47 - Types of businesses that are suitable for ECF
37:41 - An important tip for investors
38:56 - Success stories of fundraising via ECF on pitchIN
44:17 - How companies can get started with the pitchIN platform
Check out pitchIN here:
https://www.pitchin.my/
#pitchin #equitycrowdfunding #raisefunds #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Wayne Yap on buying a boring business and making it profitable, where Wayne bought a boring business and turned $2,500 to $380,000 a Month!
The areas of discussion include:
1:17 - Wayne’s definition of a ‘boring business’
1:54 - Examples of ‘boring business’
2:40 - Key considerations before Wayne buys over ‘boring businesses’
3:43 - Strategy on buying over ‘boring businesses’
4:31 - The process of buying over a business
7:27 - Having relevant experience before acquiring a company
8:56 - Document requirements to conduct due diligence
9:58 - How Wayne approaches potential sellers
11:01 - Wayne’s due criteria for buying businesses
15:18 - Changes made and lessons learnt from Wayne’s successful business
17:41 - Wayne’s thought process before acquiring a beauty business
19:33 - Wayne’s strategy to go from $2,500 to $380,000 per month
22:19 - Wayne’s current portfolio of businesses
24:17 - Evaluating the price of a business for acquisition
26:08 - Marketplace to find businesses for sale
27:14 - Engaging a consultant for inexperienced buyers
28:11 - Hiring a lawyer for the acquisition process
29:45 - Wayne’s current personal projects
Check out Wayne Yap here:
https://www.wayneyap.com/
#boringbusiness #businessmalaysia #businessgrowth #businesstips #businessstrategy #businessacquisition #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #startupmalaysia
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Richard William (RW William) on the implementation of e-invoicing in Malaysia and how businesses can prepare for it.
The areas of discussion include:
1:06 - What is e-invoicing and how it’s different from the current invoicing structure
4:11 - E-invoicing timeline and regulations
7:20 - E-invoicing regulations for B2C businesses
8:55 - Further explanation on e-invoicing regulations
11:17 - The purpose of e-invoicing
13:47 - E-invoicing for imports
14:41 - Obtaining invoices for services like Google Ads, Facebook, etc.
18:18 - How businesses can start implementing e-invoicing
24:25 - E-invoicing for individual agents
25:27 - Average cost for accounting software
27:36 - Final piece of advice
Check out RW William here:
https://rwwilliam.com.my/
#einvoicingmalaysia #einvoicing #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast #rwwilliam
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Venon Tian (Zus Coffee) the story behind the brand and how it grew from 0 to 360 outlets in a short span of 4 years.
The areas of discussion include:
1:33 - How the idea of Zus Coffee came about
2:52 - Key strategies in Zus Coffee’s rapid expansion
7:19 - Zus Coffee’s goals for 2024
8:19 - How funding was secured to boost Zus’s growth
10:11 - The biggest challenges and lessons from running 300+ outlets
15:54 - Zus Coffee’s hiring philosophy
19:03 - The ultimate vision for Zus Coffee
21:44 - How Zus maintains quality and consistency across their outlets
25:52 - The role technology has played in Zus’s growth
31:22 - A valuable lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs
Check out Zus Coffee here:
https://zuscoffee.com/
#zuscoffee #venontian #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #startupmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, we have compiled the top business advice from our 2023 guests.
The areas of discussion include:
0:00 - Diversify your investments if you're a busy investor
0:58 - Raise funds to grow, not to survive
2:06 - Providing value is the best TikTok strategy
2:52 - Careful planning is a MUST
3:28 - Rest drives productivity and efficiency
5:06 - The best branding platform is where your customers are
5:45 - Build a team that you can work with
6:46 - Demonstrate that you can win
7:10 - Business is all about capturing and keeping your customers
7:52 - Great startups are built by solving problems
8:45 - Know your business potential and expected ROI before deciding to reinvest in the business
10:04 - Systems are powerful
11:10 - Take care of your team
#entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessadvice #sme #smes #smemalaysia #isearchpodcast #isearchmalaysia #isearch
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Jeevan Sahadevan the 8 keys that entrepreneurs can apply for incredible success in their business.
The areas of discussion include:
0:46 - Important advice for business owners
2:22 - Setting goals for your business (The 1st key)
5:34 - Generating prospects (The 2nd key) and effective strategies to do so
9:29 - Important tips for prospect generation
11:48 - Sales conversion (The 3rd key)
13:53 - Tips for creating a solid sales conversion process
14:59 - Repeat purchases (The 4th key)
16:30 - A simple structure for repeat purchase
18:52 - Promotions (The 5th key)
19:17 - Real-life example of implementing promotions
19:57 - Effective strategy to implement promotions in your business
21:09 - Systems (The 6th key)
21:45 - The 3 P’s for systemising
22:06 - How systems can help your business
22:40 - Teams (The 7th key)
23:02 - 3 practices for a high-performing team
24:49 - Investments (The 8th key)
25:47 - Investment tips for entrepreneurs to grow wealth
28:36 - Summary of the 8 keys
Check out Jeevan Sahadevan here:
http://jeevansahadevan.com/
#jeevansahadevan #entrepreneur #businessmalaysia #sme #startupmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast
In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Kevin Brockland (Indelible Ventures) on the potential of startups and entrepreneurs in Malaysia, and building a startup that can scale globally.
The areas of discussion include:
1:23 - Why Kevin left the U.S. to settle in Malaysia
8:08 - Key strengths and weaknesses of Malaysian founders
10:50 - Kevin’s thoughts on Malaysians’ mentality for taking risks
13:06 - Current opportunities in Malaysia for aspiring entrepreneurs
16:50 - Advice on finding good developers
19:26 - Equity sharing with developer
21:00 - The mindset that entrepreneurs should have to go global
24:04 - Choosing a country to scale to
25:41 - Penetrating the U.S. market without having to travel often
26:55 - Key criteria to get seed stage venture fund
32:10 - Getting a co-founder vs. working solo
33:20 - Final sharing
Check out Indelible Ventures here:
https://indelible.vc/
#indelibleventures #entrepreneur #businessmalaysia #sme #startup #startupmalaysia #smemalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast
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