The RJ Ledesma Podcast

He wasn’t in retail.He wasn’t in distribution.He wasn’t even planning to start a business.He was an IT professional.Then one day… he saw something on Shark Tank.That product? Scrub Daddy.What started as a simple “what if” turned into something much bigger.In this episode of the RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Dustin Ng of Wincorp—a former expat IT professional who took a chance on a product he believed in, despite having zero background in retail or distribution.No roadmap.No guarantees.Just the willingness to reach out, take a risk, and figure things out along the way.From spotting an opportunity on TV…to building a full-scale business bringing a global brand into the Philippine market—this is a story of hustle, resilience, and commitment.Because sometimes, the biggest opportunities don’t come from experience.They come from seeing something others don’t—and acting on it.🎧 Watch the full episode now.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

Most people don’t lose money because they picked the wrong investment.They lose money because they had no strategy when things started falling apart.On the RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Jun Tarrobago—a former Chief Investment Officer at UnionBank of the Philippines who has managed billions in assets, navigated multiple market cycles, and helped build top-performing equity funds.Today, he works closely with entrepreneurs and investors—not just telling them where to invest, but helping them understand how to think, decide, and stay disciplined when everything becomes uncertain.Because in times like these, it’s not about chasing returns.It’s about having a clear, structured strategy when the pressure hits.If you’re building wealth, running a business, or simply trying to make smarter financial decisions—this conversation might just change how you approach money.🎧 Watch the full episode now.#RJLedesmaPodcast #InvestingPH #FinancialStrategy #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurMindsetFor any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

In this episode of the RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Eric Darryl Lim, co-founder of Autokid Mobility Solutions—a fast-growing mobility and fleet solutions company helping businesses move smarter and scale faster.A recognized young business leader, Eric is also a Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards awardee, honoring the country’s most promising marketing-driven entrepreneurs. In our conversation, he opens up about the real entrepreneurial journey—building from the ground up, navigating challenges, and finding the right model to grow. But here’s where it evolves… Today, Eric is also an Associate Professor at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, helping shape the next generation of founders. 👉 Don’t just watch—take action. Join One Day with Master Entrepreneurs and learn directly from practitioners. 📅 April 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Ateneo Rockwell Campus Get a practical deep dive into Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance—so you can make smarter business decisions, faster. 📩 Contact: Kharla Villaflor 📱 (+63) 917 705 9465 📧 kvillaflor@ateneo.eduFor any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

Most businesses start with a plan.This one started with a hobby.On this episode of the RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Archie Chiang, founder of Second Skin Industries—a self-made entrepreneur whose journey began back in college… not with cars, but with wrapping cellphones.That curiosity turned into skill.That skill turned into wrapping laptops.Then cars.And eventually… some of the most prized supercars in the country.From working out of a humble five-car garage to now operating across two warehouses, Archie didn’t just build a business—he built it layer by layer, one wrap at a time.This is a story about passion that compounds, skills that scale, and how something small—when pursued consistently—can grow into something world-class.If you’ve ever underestimated where your “hobby” can take you… this episode might just change your mind.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

Most people see weddings as a one-day celebration. But behind every “I do” is an entire industry—and one woman helped build that from the ground up.On this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Sharon Fabian, the visionary behind Themes & Motifs and Wedding Expo Philippines—the country’s longest-running bridal fair. From spotting a gap in the market to creating a platform that has connected thousands of couples and suppliers over the years, Sharon shares how she turned a simple idea into a lasting legacy.But beyond the business, this is a story of resilience, reinvention, and staying relevant in an industry that constantly evolves. Plus, if you’re planning your big day—or building your own business—you’ll want to hear her insights on the latest wedding trends and what it really takes to thrive for decades.🎙️ Watch the full episode and discover how one entrepreneur turned wedding dreams into an entire ecosystem.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

Many entrepreneurs build their companies with grit and instinct — a lot of “ready, fire, aim.” But as your business grows, that same energy can also create confusion, bottlenecks, and misalignment inside the team.In this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with my co-founder and wife Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma, and EOS Implementer Haraya Del Rosario Gust, founder of Satori Consulting, to talk about what it’s really like to bring the Entrepreneurial Operating System into our company, Mercato Centrale. Known as the country’s pioneering food market and incubation platform for small food entrepreneurs, Mercato has helped launch and grow hundreds of food businesses across the Philippines. But like many founder-led organizations, growth also brings complexity — and EOS is helping us create clearer vision, stronger accountability, and better execution across the team.Vanessa and I share candidly about the leadership challenges that surfaced as we began implementing EOS — from founder dynamics to decision-making tensions — and how its practical tools are helping us align the organization and scale more sustainably. Watch this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast to get an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what happens when founders commit to installing the right operating system for their business — and why that structure might be the key to turning entrepreneurial chaos into sustainable growth.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

What happens when you take the discipline of corporate sales and bring it into a traditional family business?In this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Ronnie Traballo, Chairman of Bomanite International Limited and Managing Director of Bomanite Southeast Asia, who helped transform their family enterprise into a major player in architectural and decorative concrete across the region. Ronnie shares how his early training in the corporate world shaped his approach to building systems, developing distribution, and scaling a business in a highly competitive construction industry.Today, Ronnie also serves as Chief Sales Strategist of Mansmith and Fielders, where he teaches entrepreneurs and executives how to apply disciplined sales strategy to grow their companies. In our conversation, he talks about the mindset shift required to professionalize a family business—and how the lessons he learned in corporate sales became the foundation for building something much bigger.Follow The RJ Ledesma Podcast for more conversations with founders and leaders building the future of Philippine business. 🎙️For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

What happens after you build one of the most iconic homegrown food brands in the country—and successfully exit?In this episode of The RJ Ledesma Podcast, I sit down with Jose “Jomag” Magsaysay Jr., best known as the co-founder of Potato Corner, the flavored-fries phenomenon that scaled across malls and global markets before its acquisition by the Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures. But this conversation isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about reinvention.Today, Jomag has stepped into a new role—as “Partner ng Bayan”—helping entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses using the hard-earned lessons he learned from decades in the trenches. An award-winning entrepreneur and now Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Asian Institute of Management, he has also captured a new audience online through his widely shared Facebook series, Business As It Really Is—where he breaks down the raw, unfiltered truths of building companies, leading teams, and surviving the realities of entrepreneurship.If you’re an aspiring founder, a scaling entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own “what’s next” chapter, this episode is packed with battle-tested insights you won’t find in textbooks. This is Jomag like you’ve never heard him before—reflective, strategic, and deeply committed to building the next generation of Filipino businesses.Listen in. Because sometimes, the most important chapter comes after the exit.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

As we head into the Year of the Fire Horse, I sat down with Sofia Relosa—a Philippines-based Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics consultant known for combining tradition with a practical, results-focused approach for clients. Through her work, Sofia helps individuals and business owners align their environment and decisions using Feng Shui, BaZi (Four Pillars of Destiny), and Qi Men Dun Jia—not as “lucky charm” superstition, but as tools for clarity, timing, and direction.We talk about how Feng Shui applies to business in a grounded way: how space affects momentum, focus, and flow—think layout, entrances, workstations, and the subtle “friction points” that can drain energy the same way messy systems drain a company. Sofia then connects that to BaZi, which reads your strengths and cycles like a personal operating manual, and Qi Men Dun Jia, a strategic timing framework often used to choose when to launch, negotiate, hire, or make big moves.Fire Horse energy is bold, fast, and volatile—great for growth, but unforgiving if you’re misaligned. If you’re planning expansions, pivots, or key decisions this year, this episode will give you a fresh lens on positioning + timing—the same fundamentals we already know matter in entrepreneurship, just viewed through a different (and surprisingly strategic) system#TheRJLedesmaPodcast #Entrepreneurship #FengShui #BaZi #QiMenDunJia #YearOfTheFireHorse