By Eric Feng
Do you want to become your customers’ first choice? If yes, this podcast is for you! Through heart-to-heart chats with successful entrepreneurs in Asia, you will discover what it takes to stand out
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Are you looking to start your very own business in 2022 as a full-time parent? If so you will be inspired by this week's episode as my guest built a global business as a full-time mom.
Her name is Yvon Bock, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and the founder and CEO of Hegen, a home grown baby products business designed to enhance the breastfeeding experience for both mothers and babies. As a mother of four, Yvon launch Hegen in 2015 and the business has since grown to over 17 markets globally. In 2017, Yvon also won Alibaba 11.11 most Outstanding Performance Award for the Mother and Baby Brand Category, and even our own prime minister of Singapore paid tribute to Yvon and Hegen during Singapore's National Day Rally last year. So if your goal is to start your very own global business as a full-time parent, you'll very much love this episode.
Also listen out for Yvon's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Yvon, you can reach her on Instagram at @yvonbock
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
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Are you an entrepreneur with a great idea, and you're hoping to win over your investors, customers and distributors? If so, you'll love this week's episode as my guest did just that
His name is Alan Phua, a food tech entrepreneur, and a CEO and Co-Founder of Alchemy Foodtech, a disruptive food and bio-tech start-up who is helping to make meals healthier without compromising on taste. Thus far, they've raised over $4.5 million from private investors and even Enterprise Singapore, a government agency. Within their first year of operation, Alchemy has served over 7.4 million meals and have established relationship with leading food brands, like Boon Tong Kee, the number one chicken brand in Singapore. Gardenia, the number one bread brand in Singapore, and Swee Heng, my favorite number one bakery in Singapore. So if you wanna learn how you can win over your investors, customers, and distributors, while impacting millions, you've got to pay special attention to this foodtech episode.
Also listen out for Alan's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Alan, you can reach him on Instagram at @alchemyfoodtech and @alanphua
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
Would you like to 200 times your company's revenue while impacting hundreds and thousands of lives? If you do, you will love this episode as my guest did exactly that.
His name is Mark Leong and he's known as Asia Juice Guru. And his mission is to make the world a better place by first making the world a healthier place. He started with a simple juice bar, but over time his juice bar grew into a health company that recently surpassed eight figure revenue, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forbes even named Mark, The Asian Who Challenged The Food Giants. Now, if your goal is to make lots of money in your business, while making a positive impact in this world, this is your episode. Prepare your fresh smoothie juice, and listen to this episode right away.
Also, listen out for Mark's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Mark, you can reach him on Instagram at @asiajuiceguru
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
You have a million-dollar business idea but you have very little capital and no business background – can you succeed?
Well, the answer is YES if you listen attentively to this interview.
My guests – Solomon Poon and Ryan Foo – founded a company called DrinkAid. They formulated the first alcohol defence against intoxication, flushing and hangovers. Received a a $10,000 funding by their university. Launched in Aug 2020 (in the midst of COVID19 pandemic), broke even within 7 days and now become one of the top three products under the detox category of Shopee.
Pretty impressive right?
So get ready your favorite alcoholic drink and discover how you too can build a profitable bootstrapped startup in 7 days.
Also listen out for Solomon & Ryan's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Solomon & Ryan, you can reach them on Instagram at @solothesensei & @shrimpy.pd. DrinkAid is on Instagram @drinkaid.co
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
You have a million-dollar business idea but you have very little capital and no business background – can you succeed?
Well, the answer is YES if you listen attentively to this interview.
My guests – Solomon Poon and Ryan Foo – founded a company called DrinkAid. They formulated the first alcohol defence against intoxication, flushing and hangovers. Received a a $10,000 funding by their university. Launched in Aug 2020 (in the midst of COVID19 pandemic), broke even within 7 days and now become one of the top three products under the detox category of Shopee.
Pretty impressive right?
So get ready your favorite alcoholic drink and discover how you too can build a profitable bootstrapped startup in 7 days.
Also listen out for Solomon & Ryan's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Solomon & Ryan, you can reach them on Instagram at @solothesensei & @shrimpy.pd. DrinkAid is on Instagram @drinkaid.co
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a public figure? Perhaps you’re an entrepreneur or service professional and looking to stand out on video? Or maybe you’re looking for advice on how to build your personal brand and navigate challenges like dealing with public opinions and online criticism. If so, listen very carefully to this episode because my guest is highly qualified to help you!
Her name is Lin Youyi, she has done public broadcasting, television hosting and even acting. If you’re based in Singapore, you will see her regularly on Mediacorp Channel 8’s Hello Singapore. Youyi has been awarded numerous accolades such as Best News and Current Affairs presenter for Good Morning Singapore. She has also been nominated in the Star Awards’ Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes.
Today, Youyi works as a private media trainer for leaders and large companies on helping them improve their presentation and communication skills. So, if your goal is to appear on or leverage the media as part of your branding efforts, pay special attention to this episode!
Also listen out for Youyi's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Youyi, you can reach her on Instagram at @you_yi
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
Today I’ve with me a highly sought-after artist here in Singapore. His name is Patrick Bezalel and he’s a Faith-based fine arts artist specialising in digital hyperrealism and acrylic art. Over the last three years as a full-time artist, he has sold over 800 limited edition and original artworks, including to billionaires.
His works have also been featured in exhibitions in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Milan, Spain and Luxembourg. His previous work as a creative director in an agency saw him serving high-profile clients, such as the NBA, and he directed an animation series for Jr NBA on YouTube that garnered millions of views.
Today, Patrick infuses hyperrealism art, augmented reality, and virtual reality, recently launching his very own Generative NFT art collection. So, if you want to learn how you can become top of your field as a creative in 2021, pay special attention to this episode!
Also listen out for Patrick's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Patrick, you can reach him on Instagram at @patrickbezalel
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
Have you ever thought of starting your own home-based food business? Or maybe even set up your own hawker stall or restaurant? If you secretly say yes, you MUST listen to this episode twice.
My guest today was one of the top five finalists in the MasterChef series here in Singapore. Last year during the COVID pandemic, launched his very first hawker stall selling mee hoon kuay and it became a hawker sensation. Long queues, food sells out by 1-2pm, and raving reviews from top local food bloggers.
As of this interview, he has already opened four stalls (with two more on the way), so there’s a lot we can learn from him on how we market our food brand.
Also, listen out for Aaron's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Aaron, you can reach him on Instagram at @aaronwong.sg. You can also reach Aaron's hawker stall Jiak Song (and on Instagram @jiak_song.
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
Building an online community is a great way to attract like minded people to you. It is also an amazing way to learn from others and reach out to higher profile people you want to connect with. Brands will also want to work with you and your tribe, and it helps you to build your personal brand, which will inevitably help with your business.
So if you want to meet high profile people, you enjoy learning from smart, interesting people and you have a heart to serve and solve problems, you will love today's conversation.
My guest is Ivan Kuek, he is a content creator and community leader of three local communities, SGIG, The Social Running Club, and Photo Logue, which combined have over 17k members on Instagram and have connected thousands of people on the topics of photography and fitness. He has also featured by brands like Apple and has collaborated with Lululemon.
Remember to stay all the way to the end as I’m going to ask him the million-dollar question on how he got these big brands to work with him.
Also, listen out for Ivan's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Ivan, you can reach him (and his various communities: SGIG, The Social Running Club, and Photo Logue) on Instagram at @phonenomenon.
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.
Do you want to increase your case size, closing ratio and referrals? If the answer is yes, you will love this episode because my guest, Eugene Soo, is going to show you how he achieved all these by incorporating estate planning into his sales advisory process.
With ten years in the financial advisory business, Eugene is a well-trusted estate planner and legacy trainer among high-net-worth individuals here in Singapore. He is a member of the Society of Will Writers and holds the title of Charted Financial Consultant, as well as Associate Estate Planning Practitioner, a sough-after certification from the Wealth College.
To date, Eugene has set up more than 200 family and business trusts, which has led him to win the Top Trust Producer award for multiple years running since 2014 and he has also shared his expertise on mainstream media like Mediacorp, Channel U, and CNA938.
So, if you want to attract and retain high net worth clients to work with you, pay attention to this episode.
And listen out for Eugene's answers to the following questions:
If you want to keep in touch with Eugene, you can reach him on Instagram @eugenesoo. You can grab a copy of Eugene's book Leaving A Legacy Of Love at www.securinggenerations.com.sg/book/
Eugene's Estate Planning Course (with 90% IBF funding) can be accessed at: www.eugenesooestatetraining.com/ibf-program/
Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com
Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter!
If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify.
I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you
The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.