Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.

After recording more than 80 episodes of Asian Business Owners, I often get asked the same question:“What’s your favourite episode?” “Which founder left the biggest impression on you?”To be honest, I don’t remember everything but there’s always one thing that stays.In this solo episode, I share how I changed the way I listen to other's stories and I tell a few stories that truly stayed with me.You’ll hear about:The % of a conversation we actually rememberThe power of one key insight over more informationStories of patience, resilience and determination from past guestsTimestamps:(00:00) Welcome to Asian Business Owners(00:47) Reflecting on How Much We Remember From a Conversation(04:24) Alison Chan's Father's Inspiring Journey(07:55) Laurie Mias's Determination with MONO Skincare(11:14) Jingjin Liu on Pricing with Confidence(13:16) Conclusion Listen to the entire episodes:Alison Chan and her father's storyLaurie Mias and how she built MONO SkincareJingjin Liu about building confidence and owning up to your pricingFollow the journey:💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!

If talking about your offer makes you uncomfortable, you're not alone.In this episode, we cover:- Why selling feels awkward for founders- The mindset shift that makes selling feel natural- How to talk about your offer through problems, not promisesTimestamps:(0:23) Share problems, not solutions(0:58) Talk about decisions, not features(1:26) Invite instead of pushingFollow me on LinkedIn and Instagram for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

Happy New Year everyone! I'm thrilled to be back for a new season of Asian Business Owners.This week, meet Mehroo, coach and founder of Mums at Play. Mehroo shares her journey from Miss India and corporate career in India to navigating motherhood, career pivots and starting her own coaching business in Hong Kong.In this episode, you’ll hear:How to navigate identity shifts and transitionsStrategies to overcome imposter syndrome and limiting beliefsThe importance of mental fitness, consistency and persistence in businessI love stories of reinvention and I can tell you this one is fascinating. Enjoy!Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast(00:32) Meet Mehroo: Coach and Founder(02:02) Mehroo's Journey: From Miss India to Motherhood(04:30) Navigating Career Transitions and Motherhood(08:22) Starting a Blog and a Community(10:55) This or That Questions(12:27) Creating the Mums at Play Community(17:32) Adapting During COVID: Reinvention and Coaching(20:31) Defining the Role of a Coach(20:38) The Journey to Becoming a Coach(22:42) Addressing Imposter Syndrome(27:48) The Importance of Mental Fitness(34:29) Upcoming Projects and Initiatives(37:10) Final Thoughts and Advice for Business Owners👉 To find out more:Reboot Your Business event - 23.01.2026Mums at PlayMehroo on LinkedIn

You’re posting consistently and you're getting views and likes but no or very few leads or enquiries. Why does nothing happen?In this Quick Wins episode, let's break down why content often fails to convert even when it looks “good”. We’ll cover:• Why content without direction kills conversions• The biggest messaging mistake founders make• Why clarity beats persuasionConversion doesn't mean being pushy or salesy. You simply need to help people connect the dots.Timestamps:(0:32) No direction = no conversions(1:12) The outcomes mistake(1:33) Connect the dotsFollow me on LinkedIn and Instagram for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

Have you ever come across big roadblocks in your career or founder's journey?In this special medley episode of Asian Business Owners, listen to founders who faced major setbacks:Gianne — when a business shuts down and a pivot followsAlan Law — burnout, wellness and redefining successCarmen — stepping away to reset, reflect and evolveTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast(00:29) Overcoming Setbacks: A Special Episode(01:03) The CBD Business Shutdown: A Personal Story(02:51) Building a Support Network for CBD Entrepreneurs(04:45) From CBD to Lexi Media: A New Beginning(07:04) Allen Law's Journey: From Burnout to Wellness(11:04) Founding Seveno Capital: Investing in Wellness(12:16) The Bali Reset: Embracing Authenticity(19:56) Conclusion and Final ThoughtsListen to the entire episodes:GianneAllenCarmenFollow the journey:💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!

Happy New Year! To kick off this new year, (re)listen to these two Quick Wins episodes that focus on making your marketing clearer, lighter and more effective.What it covers:Creating content that actually worksUnderstand your audienceBalance content formatsBut also:How to use Instagram Stories as a sales toolCreate time-sensitive offersSpark conversations and build trustStart the year focused, sharp and aligned.For more content, follow me on LinkedIn

It's the beginning of a new year, are you secretly dreaming of switching careers, changing life, reinventing yourself?In this special medley episode of Asian Business Owners, listen to stories of reinvention from founders who chose alignment over comfort.What's covered:Jessie Li — from banking to building influenceCarmen — leaving corporate life in Paris to rebuild a career in Hong KongRenaud-Louis — from Rolex to entrepreneurshipTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast(01:10) Reinvention Stories: From Banking to Influence with Jessie (04:23) Personal Branding and Influencer Marketing(08:09) From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong with Carmen(14:11) Rolex to Retail: A Journey of Humility and Family Business with Renaud-Louis(19:06) Conclusion and Final ThoughtsListen to the entire episodes:JessieCarmenRenaud-LouisFollow the journey:💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!

In this Quick Wins episode, revisit two powerful lessons many founders miss when it comes to marketing.1/ Let's break down how to collaborate with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) without a big budget2/ Let's uncover the most common social media mistakes that hurt your growth Short, practical, easy to apply: don't miss this special episode, especially if you're reconsidering your marketing strategy for 2026.For more content, follow me on LinkedIn

As the year comes to an end, I wanted to pause and revisit the advice that stayed with me the most.I've put together this special medley episode of Asian Business Owners, you'll hear some grounding and inspiring pieces of advice by business owners I invited on the podcast.Hit play and listen to them as you slow down, reflect and close the year. To listen to the whole episodes with the guests, tap the links below.(00:00) Introduction and Welcome(00:31) Reflecting on the Year(01:03) Gabriella Montandon: Why Fun Matters(03:22) Allen Law: Stress, Purpose & Sustainability(04:27) Gianne Chan: Gratitude & Personal Happiness(05:32) ConclusionListen to the entire episodes:GianneAllenGabriellaFollow the journey:💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!