Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.

As the year comes to an end, I’ve curated a Best of Quick Wins 2025 episode with some useful and practical tips shared this year on Asian Business Owners.In this episode, we cover three areas many founders struggle with:Building a strong personal brand using LinkedInUsing virtual assistants (VAs) to save time and focus on what really mattersExploring funding options beyond venture capitalFor more content, follow me on LinkedIn

2025 didn’t come with a big breakthrough moment.Instead, it quietly taught me lessons that reshaped how I think about business, creativity and myself as a founder.In this solo episode of Asian Business Owners, I reflect on:Figuring things out as I go (even if I want control)Listening to that inner voice when something feels “off”Being okay with being misunderstoodThese lessons didn’t arrive loudly but they made me more confident, more aligned and more resilient.I hope these lessons will help you too and I'd love to know what you learned this year. Tell me on IG (@abo.pod) or LinkedIn (link below).Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome To Asian Business Owners(00:32) Reflecting on 2025: Key Lessons Learned(01:25) Lesson 1(05:05) Lesson 2(07:37) Lesson 3(09:29) ConclusionFollow the journey:💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!

Cold emailing makes you uncomfortable? You’re not alone.In this new Quick Wins episode, I walk you through 3 practical ways to attract new clients organically without sending a single cold email.We’ll break down:• How to pick ONE platform and own it• How to partner with complementary businesses & influencers• Why events still work and how to use them to your advantagePlus, a bonus pro tip that instantly makes your brand more relatable and memorable.Content:(00:15) You Hate Cold Emailing?(00:43) #1 Pick One Platform(01:29) #2 Partner With Local Businesses(02:10) #3 Host Events(02:39) #4 Paid Ads & SEO(03:20) Bonus Pro Tip To Make Your Brand Relatable(03:41) Final Tips & ConclusionFollow me on LinkedIn

In this solo episode, I share about my bandwidth limit and what happens when I ignore it.What are the early signals your brain sends when it needs a break?I talk through my own recent experience of pushing too far, what it taught me and how I created the space I needed to reset.You’ll hear:– The difference between being tired and being mentally overloaded– Practical ways to recharge quickly– Why recovery is actually a business skill– How to stay grounded while juggling multiple rolesTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast(00:28) Personal Struggles and Realisations(01:11) Signs You Need a Break(01:52) Lessons Learned from Exhaustion(04:02) Creating Space for Recovery(05:16) Practical Tips to Recharge(07:41) Final Thoughts 08:29 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionFollow the journey:💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!

How to get repeat customers who love your brand?This Quick Wins episode is here to help. Learn how to:Personalise your customer experience from day oneLaunch a simple but effective loyalty programmeStay top-of-mind with consistent social engagementGrow your online community, not just traffic and build an engaged audience with brand ambassadors.Content:(00:00) Introduction to ABO Quick Wins(00:39) Personalise Your Customer Experience(01:33) Create a Simple Loyalty Programme(02:16) Engage Customers on Social Media(02:50) Conclusion and Final TipsFollow me on LinkedIn

What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and finally bet on yourself?In this episode of Asian Business Owners, I sit down with Renaud-Louis, founder of Amplitude, a Hong Kong watch atelier born from 18 years of experience at Rolex and a lifelong passion for craftsmanship.Renaud-Louis shares the pivotal moments that pushed him from corporate comfort to entrepreneurship.What you’ll hear:The honest realities behind starting a retail business: choosing the right location, handling customers, managing cash flowNavigating a major identity shiftThe emotional and financial risks with the support of his familyTimestamps:（00:00）Introduction to Asian Business Owners（00:33）Meet Renaud-Louis: From Rolex to Entrepreneurship（01:36）Early Career and Passion for Horology（03:50）Journey to Hong Kong（06:12）Balancing Rugby and Watch Repairing（10:02）Climbing the Ranks at Rolex（14:57）This or That Questions（15:48）The Pivot Moment: Founding Amplitude（19:10）Finding the Perfect Shop Location（20:43）Setting Up the Shop and Initial Challenges（22:58）The Importance of Customer Relationships（23:36）Learning from Mistakes and Managing Cash Flow（24:28）Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship（25:36）Family Support and Humility in Business（26:18）Teaching Kids the Value of Hard Work（28:00）Creating a Community of Watch Lovers（30:06）The Art and Craft of Watchmaking（33:46）Future Goals and Aspirations（37:03）Final Thoughts and Advice for Business Owners👉 To find out more about Amplitude:The websiteOn Instagram

You don’t have a big marketing budget? No problem.Listen to this Quick Wins episode where I cover:How to use user-generated content for social proofFree tools for creating pro-level contentHow to collaborate with your local community to grow trustThis is perfect for early-stage founders, small teams and solopreneurs looking to grow with creativity, not only with cash.Content:(00:00) Introduction to ABO Quick Wins(00:14) Marketing Budget Challenges(00:40) Hack #1: Leverage User-Generated Content(01:38) Hack #2: Use Free Tools for Content Creation(02:25) Hack #3: Collaborate with Local Communities(03:00) ConclusionFollow me on LinkedIn

A bit of naivety might be the reason you became an entrepreneur and the reason you’ve kept going.In today’s solo episode, I explore why I needed a certain naive spirit to jump into the unknown, take risks, build something from scratch and keep moving when everything feels uncertain.I share the realities I didn’t know when I started: the pressure, the mental load, the instability, the silent phases where nothing moves. And how naivety helped me see things with fresh eyes, stay connected to my vision and push through the hardest chapters of entrepreneurship.You’ll hear about:What naivety looks like as a founderHow naivety keeps you going when results are invisibleBalancing naive belief with real strategy and discernmentYou might need a little more naivety than you think. Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome to Asian Business Owners(00:31) Why naivety matters more than we admit(03:59) Seeing opportunities with fresh eyes(05:15) Staying motivated when nothing moves(06:56) Naivety vs. discernment(07:50) The value of staying naive as you get more experience(09:10) Final thoughtsFollow the journey:The Mental Load of Doing Everything💬 abo.pod📲 Find me on LinkedIn🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!