David walked away from a comfortable expat career across China and Singapore to build Deemples, a golf social app that connects golfers to play together. What started as a personal frustration became a platform now serving over 150,000 users across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

In this episode of From Zero to CEO, we break down how he validated the idea before quitting, built traction while still employed, survived COVID, pivoted into monetisation, and scaled in a slow, traditional industry with no direct competitors to copy from.

If you’re thinking of turning a hobby into a business, this is a real look at what it takes: patience, calculated risk, and the willingness to commit fully when there’s no guarantee it will work.

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In this episode I talk to Mr Teong, CEO of GDEX, to unpack the real leadership lessons behind building one of Malaysia’s most recognised logistics companies. Mr Teong shares:• The day he lost 14 salespeople because of his leadership decision • How he handled a RM19 million loss without collapsing the team • Why admitting mistakes makes your company stronger • The importance of emotional stability as a CEO • Why sustainable business matters more than market valuationIf you are an entrepreneur, business owner, corporate leader, or aspiring founder, this episode is a masterclass in mature leadership.Chapters:00:00 – Highlight00:34 - Intro02:15 – Mr Teong’s Journey Into GDEX08:40 – Early Leadership Mistakes14:22 – “Lost 14 Sales People In One Day”17:00 – Learning To Respect Employees31:37 – Facing A RM19 Million Loss32:20 – How To Stay Calm During Crisis41:25 – Ego, Mistakes & Leadership Growth44:00 – Why Emotional Discipline Matters48:10 – Running A Sustainable Business53:30 – Advice For Entrepreneurs56:00 – Final ReflectionsCome say Hi to us at, 🌐orientalkopi #business #entrepreneur #malaysiaook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]#gdex #gdex2.0 #business #entrepreneur #malaysia #company #logistic #success #investment #mindset #money #wealth #podcast

Most people think building a business means moving fast, but what if moving slower is actually harder?I sat down with Ethan and Esther from Dododots, and what surprised me wasn’t how ambitious they were, it was how careful they were. Careful about decisions. Careful about impact. Careful about what kind of business they actually wanted to build.We talked about money, work, pressure, and why different people see “success” very differently depending on how they grew up.If you drink, don't drive. For non-Muslims, aged 21+ only.#connorsmy #connorsstoutporter #madetobedifferent #fromzerotoceo #success #business #entrepreneur #money #celebrateresponsibly #mrmoneytv #communitybuilding #dododots #startupmalaysia--Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]:This is not investment advice. All content produced is solely for education and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decision.

[This episode is conducted in Mandarin Chinese to allow for a more natural and authentic conversation]In this episode, I interviewed with Dato’ Calvin Chan, founder of Oriental Kopi, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about building a business the hard way. This is not a “success story” in the usual sense. Dato’ Calvin shares the uncomfortable realities behind scaling a Malaysian F&B brand from trusting the wrong people, being taken advantage of by suppliers, and learning painful leadership lessons, to building systems, teams, and discipline that can actually last. We talk about:1. Why most businesses fail when they scale2. The true cost of trusting the wrong partners3. How growing up poor shaped his work ethic and decision-making4. Why systems matter more than passionChapters: 00:00 – Intro01:07 – Disclaimer01:50 – How Oriental Kopi Achieved Wok Hei at Scale02:32 – 1 Year of R&D Before Opening a Single Shop03:16 – From One Small Shop to a Public Company04:03 - Have you think of giving up on F&B in the first year05:20 – The Brutal Reality of Long Operating Hours in F&B07:42 – The First Rule of Success: Self-Discipline12:27 – Growing Up Poor: No Safety Net22:30 - The Importance of SOPs & Systems in F&B Scaling30:30 - The Biggest Scaling Killers: Cash Flow & Supplier Trust38:30 - What’s Harder: Systems, Cash Flow, or Building a Team?49:21 - Managing People Is the Hardest Part of Growth01:02:28 - How to Get Out of a Low Point as a Founder01:08:32 - Money Mindset: From Survival to Giving Back01:20:20 - The 5–10 Year VisionStay updated on money, markets & big shifts like this, straight to your inbox daily.👉 https://TheCoffeeBreak.co/?ref=MMTV Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]#orientalkopi #business #entrepreneur #malaysia #company #food #success #investment #mindset #money #wealth #podcast

My son just turned 5. Under the new National Education Blueprint, he can enter Standard 1 next year.And I’m terrified not because he’s not capable, but because the system isn’t ready.This policy affects 400,000 children every year.Every parent with a 4–6 year old is facing the same silent question:Is my child ready and is the system?In this video, we break down:• Why January-born kids will dominate and December-born kids will struggle• How scrapping the School Readiness Assessment created a “Voluntary Trap” for parents• Why classroom ratios and teacher shortages turn this into a high-stakes gamble• How a label at age 6 can cost a child RM3.1 million in lifetime earnings• Why this policy is brilliant in principle but dangerous in executionCheck out MoneyMama👉 https://finlit.my/mama-erStay updated on money, markets & big shifts like this, straight to your inbox daily.👉 https://TheCoffeeBreak.co/?ref=MMTV Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]#education #malaysia #money #students #financialgoals #government #exam #school

In this episode of From Zero to CEO, Peter sits down with Raymond Khue from OLOIYA, to talk about what really goes into building a business when there’s no hype, no shortcuts, and no guarantees.Raymond shares the quiet side of entrepreneurship, being questioned by family, obsessing over product quality, and choosing consistency over speed when nobody is watching. This isn’t a story about overnight success. It’s about doing the same hard things, every day, until something finally works.If you’re building something and wondering whether the slow path is worth it this conversation is for you.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:- What it feels like when your own family doubts your decision-Why “boring execution” is often the real advantage- How product obsession builds trust over time- Why rushing growth can destroy a business- What it takes to keep going when progress feels invisibleIf you drink, don't drive. For non-Muslims, aged 21+ only.#connorsmy #connorsstoutporter #madetobedifferent #fromzerotoceo #success #business #entrepreneur #money #celebrateresponsibly #mrmoneytv #communitybuilding #nasilemakshop #startupmalaysia #f&bbusiness--Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]:This is not investment advice. All content produced is solely for education and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decision.

This video is brought to you by Taylor’s University.Is an accounting degree still worth it in the age of AI? 🤖📊Everyone’s saying accountants are being replaced, but what’s really changing, and what skills are still irreplaceable?In this video, we break down how AI is shaping accounting, and hear from real accountants about the future of their work. If you want a degree that actually keeps you ahead of the curve, this is the video for you.🎓 Ready to future-proof your accounting career? Check out Taylor’s Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours) here: https://bit.ly/4pRFm45 Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKY...For business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]#taylorsuniversity #bachelorinaccounting #ai #fintech

Colin is the guy everyone knows for that nasi lemak shop with the never-ending queue. But before the “confirm full house” days, there was a failed student, a towel-washing hustler, and a business owner who almost broke under the pressure of his own comeback.In this episode of From Zero to CEO, Collin shares what really happens behind the shutters—before the crowd, after the crowd, and in the moments when he thought everything might actually fall apart. He talks about the mistake that could’ve finished him, the customer that made him draw the line, and his raw take on why most people will always miss the boat when opportunity shows up.Watch till the end to find out:1. What made him return to F&B after exiting on a high2. How he bets on businesses he doesn’t fully understand3. And the turning point that forced him to finally ask for helpIf you drink, don't drive. For non-Muslims, aged 21+ only.#connorsmy #connorsstoutporter #madetobedifferent #fromzerotoceo #success #business #entrepreneur #money #celebrateresponsibly #mrmoneytv #communitybuilding #nasilemakshop #startupmalaysia #f&bbusiness--Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]:This is not investment advice. All content produced is solely for education and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decision.

Everyone sees Timothy Tiah as the guy who had it all, the family, the business, the success. But behind the headlines is a man still trying to prove himself.In this episode, Timothy opens up about the pressure of privilege, the advice from his father that saved his business, and the numbness that came even after success. He talks about luck, humility, and what people get wrong about building a business when you already seem to have a head start.This is not a story about money. It’s about identity, expectation, and rediscovering meaning when success stops feeling good.If you drink, don't drive. For non-Muslims, aged 21+ only.#connorsmy #connorsstoutporter #madetobedifferent #fromzerotoceo #success #business #entrepreneur #money #celebrateresponsibly #mrmoneytv #communitybuilding #colony #startupmalaysia --Come say Hi to us at, 🌐 Website: https://www.mrmoneytv.com/​ 📘 Facebook: / mrmoneytv​ 🐦Twitter: / https://x.com/mrmoneytvchnl?s=21📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneytv ​ 🖊️ LinkedIn: / mr-money-tv 🤳 TikTok: @mrmoneytvchannel 🎙️Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1EhftKYdbpC0C2VnTJOO2K?si=NDZmt_i-RiWSS8wHIFOdnQFor business & job enquiries, do contact us at,✉️ [email protected]:This is not investment advice. All content produced is solely for education and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decision.

Every market crash looks different on the surface: Tulips, Housing, Crypto, but underneath, they all follow the same script. In this video, I break down 6 of the biggest crashes in history to show you the repeating pattern that most investors miss… until it’s too late.

Then we bring that pattern to today’s AI-driven market and ask the uncomfortable question: Are we setting up for another painful correction around 2026? I’ll walk through the bear case, the bull case, and what’s actually different this time, without hype, fear, or clickbait.

Most importantly, this video gives you a clear, practical framework for what to do before a crash and during a crash, so you’re not panicking, not frozen, and not wiped out. The goal isn’t to predict the next Black Tuesday. It’s to help you stay calm, prepared, and unafraid when volatility inevitably shows up.

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Chapter marker:

0.00 Introduction

01.54 Tulip Mania

03.05 The Great Crash of 1929

04.28 Black Monday, 1987

06.03 Asian Financial Crisis, 1997

08.02 Dot-Com Bubble, 2000

09.02 Global Financial Crisis, 2008

10.58 AI Market: Bear Case

11.28 AI Market: Bull Case12.24 What to Do Before & After The Crash

15.07 Final Takeaway

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