The Mind Your Business Show

By Tahmid Nasif & Arshvyn Prakas

The Mind Your Business Show explores what it takes to excel in business and Sales. Our hosts, Tahmid and Arshvyn, hold candid conversations with business owners and sales experts. These conversatio

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The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.

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July 03, 2023 74 – Coldplay, FOMO, and why I pursued sales- with Tahmid & Arshvyn from MYBSG [Part 1]
From the excitement surrounding Coldplay's six-night sold-out concert in Singapore to exploring the pervasive culture of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), they share their insights. Arshvyn recounts his "bang average" Hokkien Mee story, and the hosts delve into why he chose sales and self-employment as a career path. They also explore alternative ways to demonstrate value when hard skills are limited, including humorous reflections on considering careers as a lawyer, alcohol salesman, and credit card specialist. Tune in to hear their perspectives on relationship building in sales, debunking misconceptions about introverts, and the security of having a fallback degree. All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!
Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
01:20 : Coldplay sold out 6 nights in Singapore, are you going? [Arshvyn]
02:30 : Ne-Yo came to Singapore and we didn’t even know about it but makciks did [Tahmid]
05:10 : Culture of doing things because others are doing it. Are we FOMO? [Arshvyn]
06:10 : Ash and his Hokkien Mee Story, it was “bang average” [Arshvyn]
08:45 : Ash, why on earth did you pursue sales and self-employment as a career? [Tahmid]
12:00: I knew I could not have good hard skills, so how else can I show value? [Arshvyn]
14:30 : I thought about becoming a lawyer but there was too much reading [Arshvyn]
15:40 : I also thought about becoming an alcohol salesman and also worked in credit cards [Arshvyn]
18:30 : I hated cold calling and door to door sales, I wanted to build relationships [Arshvyn]
20:20 : Introverts do not have to have low energy [Arshvyn]
24:10 : If today I don’t make it in sales, I still have the degree to fall back on [Arshvyn]
25:55 : Coming up next week [Tahmid]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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June 25, 2023 73 – Unlocking Your Full Potential- with Max & Kelvin (mayiduo) from SG Interior KJ [Part 4]
Why would you want to start a business? How does your emotional stability affect your decision making? How do you handle stress? Keeping calm, keeps your clients calm when faced with adversity. This is the last part of the series with Max and Kelvin, we wrap up our session with asking them for further insights in the interior design business, what is coming up next for them and how they continuously try to improve themselves.
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!
Guests:
Max: https://www.instagram.com/max.sginterior/
Kelvin: https://www.instagram.com/mayiduosg/
SG Interior KJ: https://www.instagram.com/sginteriorkj/
Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:55 : Trusting your interior designer [Max]
02:00 : Handling contractors are the toughest part of the business [Kelvin]
03:40 : Why good interior designers can charge more? They know the good contractors [Max]
04:00 : The market lacks good contractors [Kelvin]
07:00 : We have learnt to handle stress at the top tier level [Kelvin]
07:49: One trait you must if you want to join the interior design space [Max]
09:10 : You must be able to take pressure from clients, remain calm [Kelvin]
11:56 : Marketing platforms and how they have changed [Kelvin]
14:58 : What is coming up next? – interior styling [Max]
16:00 : How do you keep upgrading yourself? [Tahmid]
17:10 : When you are emotionally stable, you are the best version, able to make decisions [Kelvin]
18:55 : We both attended a course together, we learnt the psychology behind success [Arshvyn]
20:11 : How do you get out of the rat race? [Max]
21:00 : You need to know what you want to achieve in this life [Kelvin]

As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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June 18, 2023 72 – The Art of Spotting Talent: Insider Tips for Hiring - with Max & Kelvin (mayiduo) from SG Interior KJ [Part 3]
How do you hire well? What can you do to ensure the people you let into the company will uphold the standards that you set. How do you spot red flags in potential employees or even clients? How can you choose the right interior design company for your needs?
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!

Guests:
Max: https://www.instagram.com/max.sginterior/
Kelvin: https://www.instagram.com/mayiduosg/
SG Interior KJ: https://www.instagram.com/sginteriorkj/
Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:40 : Misconceptions when joining an Interior Design firm [Max]
02:00 : You are not in this to make quick money [Kelvin]
03:10 : Horror stories in hiring [Kelvin]
04:00 : Ash had a bad Interior Designer experience [Arshvyn]
05:45 : Why the industry has a bad reputation [Max]
06:30: We have let go of employees who are not up to standard [Kelvin]
07:10 : We have a very long and extensive training process for new hires [Kelvin]
09:38 : What is your favourite type of interior design? [Tahmid]
13:20 : What is your worst experience with a new hire? [Arshvyn]
15:10 : The training process we have will filter out the bad employees [Kelvin]
17:20 : Singaporeans are a tough crowd to service [Kelvin]
19:30 : What is the worst experience with a customer? [Arshvyn]
21:50 : How we spot red flags in clients [Max]
23:30 : We have refunded clients because we do not want to work with them [Kelvin]

As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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June 11, 2023 71 – Overcoming Stigma: Launching Our Interior Design Business - with Max & Kelvin (mayiduo) from SG Interior KJ [Part 2]
Have you heard of renovation nightmare stories? Max and Kelvin from SG Interior KJ explains to us why the industry has some shortcomings and how they are combatting it. Why did they start a interior design business? How do you go about choosing a business partner? Should you jump into a business straight away or test the water first?
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!

Guests:
Max: https://www.instagram.com/max.sginterior/
Kelvin: https://www.instagram.com/mayiduosg/
SG Interior KJ: https://www.instagram.com/sginteriorkj/
Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
01:00 : Choosing our next business partner, lesson from previous issues [Kelvin]
03:00 : It is very hard to do business alone [Max]
04:25 : My shirt printing business failed, I was thinking of what to do next [Kelvin]
06:00 : The statistics showed renovation is a need, not a want – we need to fill this gap [Kelvin]
07:00 : I called Max, pitched him the business idea [Kelvin]
09:20: Interior design has a stigma to it, we needed to test it out first [Max]
11:00 : I linked up with another Interior designer to learn first before starting my own business [Kelvin]
13:38 : The phases every Interior Designer goes through [Kelvin]
16:30 : If you go in blind, you will die a horrible death [Kelvin]
21:20 : There are companies that sell packages, they will push you to buy on the same day [Kelvin]

As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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June 04, 2023 70 – Reading this book led me to start a business - with Max & Kelvin from SG Interior KJ [Part 1]
We have Max and Kelvin from SG Interior KJ on the show. From selling in-game currency to durians, we take a deep dive into how this duo eventually found each other to start their own Interior Design company in Singapore. Why did they pursue business instead of a 9-5 job? What makes them tick and why choose interior design as a career.
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!

Guests:
Max: https://www.instagram.com/max.sginterior/
Kelvin: https://www.instagram.com/mayiduosg/
SG Interior KJ: https://www.instagram.com/sginteriorkj/
Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:45 : Why I wanted to do business [Max]
03:00 : This book led me to entrepreneurship [Kelvin]
05:25 : “If business is so easy, everyone would be doing it” -Parents [Kelvin]
06:00 : I dropped out of Uni [Kelvin]
07:44 : I used to sell in-game currency in school [Max]
09:26: Max and Kelvin – SG Interior KJ [Tahmid]
10:00 : I used to have a durian business [Kelvin]
14:00 : How we met on a variety show for entrepreneurs [Max]
16:00 : My t-shirt printing business [Kelvin]
18:10 : Your network is your net-worth [Kelvin]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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May 28, 2023 69 – Are you this type of entrepreneur? - with Tahmid & Arshvyn from MYBSG [Part 4]
In the last recap episode we realise that the guests we have met can be categorized into one of two types. Which type are you? Is it your passion for the product or service that drives you or is the passion for building something that the market needs? In this episode we recap Okami, Bless Brothers, Benjamin Moore and Re:noun, brands that are different but at their core have something similar. Can you spot what that is?
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!

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

01:00 : Why we reached out to Khai from Okami? [Arshvyn]
03:00 : When people tried to cancel Nike [Arshvyn]
03:25 : Standing your ground as a business owner [Tahmid]
06:30 : Bless Brothers and their story, passion for Furnitures [Tahmid]
10:00 : The process driven entrepreneur – Han from Benjamin Moore [Arshvyn]
14:26: The two types of entrepreneurs [Arshvyn]
16:40 : The moment when the guests leave [Tahmid]
19:50 : ROI and why it is important [Tahmid]
21:00 : We hope one of these stories inspire you, join our community [Arshvyn]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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May 21, 2023 68 – You are the next entrepreneur - with Tahmid & Arshvyn from MYBSG [Part 3]
You could be the next entrepreneur. We recap some on some of the guests that we have interviewed and find out how they have expanded businesses since then. Talking about the dedication they have towards customer service and making a space for themselves in the market. To running a all-women’s gym to building a community around your business.
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!

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

02:00 : MsFit has expanded their all-women gym services [Arshvyn]
03:00 : Customer service is key [Arshvyn]
04:00 : Dealing with our first negative comment [Arshvyn]
06:56 : Until you climb into his skin and walk around in it – Atticus Finch [Tahmid]
08:00 : You can be the next entrepreneur [Arshvyn]
11:00 : Our guests come from so many different backgrounds[Arshvyn]
12:50 : Scratchbac and building a community [Tahmid]
17:20 : Flying oversees for an opportunity [Arshvyn]
24:00 : Learning about Doulas and carving a market share [Arshvyn]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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May 14, 2023 67 – Stop Planning, Start Doing - with Tahmid & Arshvyn from MYBSG [Part 2]
Are you stuck in the planning phase of starting a business? What is holding you back from taking the first step. In this recap episode we recall some of the guests that we have had and their stories. Did they wait for perfect knowledge before starting? We feature Rajendra, Shahrukh, Bubbly J and Shaun Markus, talking more about the minority challenge, an eye for opportunity, scaling your business and the grit that they have.
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!

Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
01:00 : Recap of Rajendra, from Onmi-Health [Tahmid]
04:23 : Does it matter if you are a minority? [Tahmid]
06:00 : Buying a card that gives you white privilidge [Arshvyn]
07:26 : A family run business, with an eye for opportunity - Shahrukh [Tahmid]
08:42 : There’s never a perfect time, just start [Arshvyn]
11:55 : Lessons from Bubbly J from Looks Studio [Tahmid]
14:40 : Scaling your business [Arshvyn]
17:50 : Coming back from impossible odds – Shaun from Lunchbox [Arshvyn]
19:50 : The power of the human spirit [Arshvyn]
21:30 : Coming up next week [Arshvyn]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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24min
May 07, 2023 66 – The resilience of business owners- with Tahmid & Arshvyn from MYBSG [Part 1]
Mind Your Business SG is one year old! In the first part of this series, Tahmid & Ash take you through the lessons they have learnt from the various business owners that they have interviewed over the year. What is the number 1 trait that we see them having? Do you have tunnel vision when choosing your market? What are the lessons we can take away from the year?
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to linktr.ee/mindyourbusinesssg to check out how you can keep up to date with the latest episodes, do subscribe!
Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:

01:00 : One year anniversary [Arshvyn]
02:01 : One word that comes into our minds – lesson from past year [Tahmid]
04:45 : Amazing to see business owners sharing [Arshvyn]
05:50 : MYBSG was created to share business knowledge [Arshvyn]
06:30 : Lessons from Joshua Chin, Chronos, from EP 4 [Tahmid]
09:42: Leading a team virtually [Arshvyn]
11:46 : Lessons from Keith Koh, Lad&Dad, from EP 6 [Arshvyn]
13:10 : Why can’t a degree holder run a hawker stall [Arshvyn]
16:30 : Lessons from Daniel Joshua , We Are One, from EP 9 [Daryl]
20:30 : Building processes and routines [Tahmid]
22:00: Coming up next week [Arshvyn]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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24min
April 30, 2023 65 – 3 tips to successfully grow your E-commerce brand - with Daryl from Re:noun [Part 4]
In the last session with Daryl, we talk about his 3 tips to ensure your ecommerce brand survives and thrives. Are you taking into account your marketing and shipping costs? What key trait has allowed Daryl to quickly pivot from a failed launch of his brand to a thriving brand?
All this and more on this episode of Mind Your Business SG.
Head over to https://renoun.digital/ to check out how they can bring your e-commerce store to the next level.
Re:noun is a performance marketing agency. Formerly known as Two Men Social, re:noun was established by two long-standing friends with a passion for branding and advertising.
Hoseiki: Inspired by the wisdom and ancient traditions of Asian cultures, we have created a luxurious jewellery brand using exotic gemstones and modern fengshui elements. We hope to empower your life with the right set of jewellery that will suit you or your loved ones.

Guest:
Daryl is the co-founder of Re:noun and Hoseiki
Re:noun: https://renoun.digital/
Hoseiki: https://hoseiki.com/
Join us every Monday as we hold candid conversations about the starting points of Sales and Business.
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Hosts:
Tahmid Nasif : https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:

01:05 : Was it challenging to get overseas clients? [Tahmid]
02:10 : Different states have difference accents/trends [Daryl]
02:50 : We change our strategy to pitch to international clients [Daryl]
03:50 : When we first started Hoseiki the ecommerce brand, we failed [Daryl]
05:10 : Applying the lesson first business failure [Tahmid]
06:52 : 3 tips to start an ecommerce brand [Daryl]
09:42 : Awareness campaign + TikTok shopping [Daryl]
11:20 : Create TikToks, not Ads [Daryl]
12:30: “I rather have 10% of a $10mil company than 100% of a $100k company” [Daryl]
13:50: It does not matter if you like the product, as long there is a market [Daryl]
15:00: I always assume I don’t know anything about the consumer [Daryl]
16:30: Read: Blue ocean strategy, breakthrough advertising, Jab Jab Jab, right hook [Daryl]
18:30 : Recap [Tahmid]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.
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FAQs about The Mind Your Business Show:

How many episodes does The Mind Your Business Show have?

The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.