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 when leaving my company. [Rajendra]

3:38 – First taste of failure. [Rajendra]

4:39 – The early struggles and sleepless nights. [Rajendra]

5:58 – Were you a family man starting out? [Tahmid]

6:19 – Did you know you wanted to try again? [Arshvyn]

6:47 – Concept of Intra -prenuership. [Rajendra]

8:32 – Lesson on business Partnerships. [Rajendra]

9:36 – Selecting a business partner. [Rajendra]

10:58 – Where does the driving force come from? [Arshvyn]

11:42 – Why a colleague could not climb the corporate ladder further. [Rajendra]

12:12 – Book recommendations. [Rajendra]

14:45 – Lesson on what business to start. [Rajendra]

18:08 – Frustrations of a 50-50 partnership. [Rajendra]

19:28 – Expanding on a business. [Rajendra]

21:36 – Confidence sells. [Rajendra]

24:15 – Transition from engineering to sales. [Rajendra]

24:59 – Sales is fun. [Rajendra]

25:36 – Would you have started a business if you did not take the sales role? [Arshvyn]

26:37 – Were apprehensive going into sales? [Tahmid]

28:02 – Engineering skills helped my sales. [Rajendra]

29:06 – Do not be afraid to lose the sale. [Rajendra]

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/mind-your-business-sg/id1608665230 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

Hosts:

Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/ 

Omni-Health: www.omnihealth.com.sg 

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]

4:39 – The second tip: What do you say when client asks for discount? [Tahmid]

5:44 – How do I handle the discount question? [Arshvyn]

7:47 – The third tip: Asking ‘No based questions ‘. [Tahmid]

8:47 – Is this deceptive? [Arshvyn]

10:25 – The fourth tip: The assumed close. [Tahmid]

11:10 – I use this technique for life – not just sales. [Arshvyn]

14:04 – It’s about giving options to get the ball rolling. [Arshvyn]

15:10 – The fifth tip: Objection handling. [Arshvyn]

17:45 – What have you found on TikTok? [Tahmid]

18:34 – Should we be on TikTok?? [Tahmid]

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/id1608665230 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

Hosts:

Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/ 

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 and their origin story.

4:07 – What is the first trait that is common among them?

4:38 – Passion in your craft. [Arshvyn]

5:53 – Do you need to be passionate to succeed in your business? [Arshvyn]

6:19 – Can I survive in a business without any passion? No. [Tahmid]

7:34 – Opposing view. You do not need passion. [Arshvyn]

10:39 – Value creation is just as important. [Arshvyn]

11:14 – Passion can be dangerous. [Tahmid]

12:38 – Long term goals. [Arshvyn]

13:48 – Where do you see yourself in 10 years. [Arshvyn]

16:31 – Experience with Mentorship. [Arshvyn]

19:00 – Why I shaved my beard. [Arshvyn]

19:57 – Keeping an open mind when being mentored. [Tahmid]

21:49 – Sometimes it only hits you a decade later. [Arshvyn]

23:44 – 2nd Trait - Thirst for knowledge. [Tahmid]

27:35 – 3rd Trait – Employer mindset + Employee work ethic. [Tahmid]

30:35 – We want to hear from you! [Arshvyn]

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

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 – How Ash would choose a photographer

3:48 – Sales exercise – What car do you drive?

6:55 – People buy from people whom they know, like & trust.

7:55 – How do I get started in photography?

10:45 – How to build knowledge?

12:00 – Do you have a favourite project?

13:57 – Masterclass – getting mentored by industry experts

17:43 – Getting free business knowledge from __?

20:00 – How to win friends and influence people

21:41 – Habit stacking and creating good habits

23:58 –Dangers of being the master of your own time

25:00 – Why you need a routine

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34kd12w 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

Hosts:

Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/ 

Guest: 

Daniel Joshua: https://www.instagram.com/danjbangs/ 

WAO: https://www.instagram.com/weareone.sg/  

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 asking the right questions.

6:17 – Facing rejections.

7:37 – How to look for business opportunities?

9:45 – Clients pay for the experience, not the product.

13:36 – Finding new business - The sales funnel.

15:14 – How does DJ price his services?

17:00 – Setting a 10 year goal.

19:48 – Book recommendation to give your business some direction.

21:05 – The creative industry practices.

24:00 – Hiring plans.

24:50 – Freelancers vs In-house staff?

25:59 – In the next episode: Dangers of being the master of your own time.

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 
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Hosts:

Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/ 

Guest: 

Daniel Joshua (DJ) : https://www.instagram.com/danjbangs/ 

Meet Daniel Joshua (also known as DJ), who co-founded We Are One, a creative agency with a purpose. When the universe gave him a kick in the right direction, he took the opportunity to realize his dreams. In this part of our conversation, we talk about that feeling you have when you are sitting at work and thinking of your true passions. 

1:00 – Meet Daniel Joshua (aka DJ).

2:40 – DJ’s very first camera.

4:37 – Freelancing Journey.

9:34 – First real job at Skyscanner.

11:00 – That niggling feeling.

13:24 – Finding pockets of stolen time to pursue a passion.

17:00 – Covid-19 and retrenchment.

18:30 – Feeling of being let go.

20:08 – Should I continue on the path most travelled?

22:45 – Comfort is where dreams die.

24:00 – Should you quit your job?

25:55 – Finances.

27:45 – Partnerships.

30:00 – What to call your new business!? omelette du fromage.

33:57 – Brand values bring out the best names.

38:00 – To survive you must focus.

40:30 – First client.

42:42 – Meal deals vs Real deals.

46:24 – Bloopers.

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

In the last part of our conversation with Keith Koh, owner of Lad & Dad, we talk about:

1:00 - How do you hire employees?

6:16 - What is the one quality you need to start an F&B?

6:45 - Is starting a Hawker a good idea if one day you wish to open a restaurant?

7:45 - What’s the greatest weakness in his business

14:45 - What marketing worked for him?

24:00 - What’s the end goal?

25:50 - Who shouldn’t be an entrepreneur?

30:20 - What does success look like to Keith?

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

How does a business survive and expand throughout Covid-19 – with Keith Koh [part 2]

We continue the conversation with Keith, who brings us through the trials and tribulations his F&B business faced throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this Part 2, we talk about: 

The government help for F&B establishments.

The need to pivot to delivery options.

How do you motivate your employees throughout the pandemic?

Is the customer always right?

Managing your employees.

Why he did it all over again.

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

Ep6: Confessions of a Hawkerprenuer – with Keith Koh [part 1]

Meet Keith Koh, who started out his business journey by gaining experience from working minimum wage jobs in London while pursuing his degree. He came back to Singapore to not pursue the traditional corporate job but to start his own hawker stall which eventually expanded to a restaurant called Lad and Dad. They have the best Fish and Chips in Singapore- Class 95 FM Foodies Choice Winner.

In Part 1, we talk about: 

How Keith grew his skills around a kitchen.

How he had the tough conversation with his parents about starting a hawker stall.

Does having a safety net or a backup plan affect your focus?

How do you build a network in your industry?

How do you navigate the government restrictions on your business?

Want to start your own hawker stall? Here’s what you should know.

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyourbusinesssg/ 

People don’t care how much you know, till they see how much you care.

Ep5: Sell me this Pen

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hard sell, talking about features and your experience. 

How about diagnosing the problem like a doctor first? Ask some questions to find out exactly what the problems and the needs of your prospects are. Instead of assuming, we can find out more before prescribing.

Join us as we hold candid conversations about the above and navigate the starting points of Sales and Business.

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Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/57482d92-bcb8-45b1-a3ca-3575ffe449b5/mind-your-business-sg 

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