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  1. How Business Owners Can Prepare for A Successful Exit in 1-2 Years - Roger Loh (Forvis Mazars)

    9月11日

    How Business Owners Can Prepare for A Successful Exit in 1-2 Years - Roger Loh (Forvis Mazars)

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Roger Loh (Forvis Mazars) on how business owners can value their business and prepare for a successful exit in 1-3 years. The areas of discussion include: 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Roger’s opinion on whether all businesses are sellable 2:56 - Making your business more sellable if it has key man risk 4:53 - Commonly used methods to value businesses in Malaysia 7:57 - Using EBITDA for valuation 8:39 - Obtaining data for SME businesses 9:43 - Common mistakes business owners make when valuing their business 11:50 - Roger shares real life experiences of business exits 15:17 - Key financial metrics in business valuation 20:21 - Other factors that affect business valuation 23:41 - Red flags that may scare off potential buyers 25:23 - Working with a valuation expert 26:22 - Steps to take for business owners planning to exit in the next 2 years Check out Forvis Mazars here: https://www.forvismazars.com/my/en #RogerLoh #ForvisMazars #business #businesstips #businessexit #businessexitstrategy #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearcpodcast

    28 分钟
  2. How to Build and Scale A Global DTC Brand From Malaysia - Dr Ingky (Ventamin)

    3月21日

    How to Build and Scale A Global DTC Brand From Malaysia - Dr Ingky (Ventamin)

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Dr. Ingky (Ventamin) on his journey with building and scaling a global DTC brand from scratch. The areas of discussion include: 0:58 - The story behind Ventamin 3:31 - Validating the idea before launching 8:53 - The ideal waiting list 10:56 - Get started with building a waiting list 14:18 - The biggest challenges in bringing Ventamin to the market 15:55 - Complying with international regulations 16:52 - Ventamin’s key marketing strategies 19:01 - The best social media platform for Ventamin 20:18 - Advice for those starting e-commerce or a DTC brand from scratch 24:04 - The process of finalising Ventamin’s products 25:38 - Utilising Shopify for Ventamin’s website 26:48 - How Ventamin is using AI in their business 32:02 - Strategies for going global and selling worldwide 33:51 - Pricing structure for the global market 34:29 - Future plans for Ventamin Check out Ventamin here: https://ventamin.com/ #dringky #ventamin #dtc #dtcbrand #ecommerce #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast

    36 分钟
  3. From Startup to IPO in Malaysia: The Story of Agmo Holdings Berhad - Tan Aik Keong

    1月13日

    From Startup to IPO in Malaysia: The Story of Agmo Holdings Berhad - Tan Aik Keong

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Tan Aik Keong (Agmo) on Agmo's journey from a startup to IPO. The areas of discussion include: 0:00 - Introduction 1:03 - The idea of starting Agmo 3:19 - Current programmes like Shark Tank for aspiring entrepreneurs in Malaysia 4:42 - How Agmo got their first few clients 6:38 - Evolving from SMEs stage to bigger companies 9:37 - Marketing internationally 10:59 - The biggest challenge of running Agmo 14:58 - Platform recommendations for entrepreneurs to get started 18:42 - Advice for entrepreneurs aiming for IPO 23:14 - Future plans for Agmo #tanaikkeong #agmoholdings #agmo #startup #tech #technology #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #sme #smemalaysia #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast #isearch

    32 分钟
  4. From Doctor to Startup Founder: How to Impact Healthcare Differently - Dr. Selina Chew (Disruptive Doctors)

    2024/12/16

    From Doctor to Startup Founder: How to Impact Healthcare Differently - Dr. Selina Chew (Disruptive Doctors)

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Dr. Selina Chew (Disruptive Doctors) on her journey from being a doctor to establishing a startup, and how they have been impacting healthcare in Malaysia differently. The areas of discussion include: 1:03 - The idea and inspiration behind Disruptive Doctors 9:24 - How doctors can impact healthcare differently and benefits from joining Disruptive Doctors 10:54 - Disruptive Doctors’ community and events 12:06 - A real life example of impacting healthcare differently 13:19 - The best marketing strategy that has worked well for Disruptive Doctors 14:38 - How Disruptive Doctors got their first 100-500 users 16:48 - How Disruptive Doctors makes money and their future plans 20:08 - Free vs. paid membership on Disruptive Doctors 20:43 - Dr. Selina’s vision for Disruptive Doctors 22:20 - Advice for those facing setbacks in their career and wish to pivot Check out Disruptive Doctors here: https://disruptive-doctors.com/ #selinachew #disruptivedoctors #startup #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #sme #smemalaysia #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast #isearch

    25 分钟
  5. Tips to Build and Lead A High Performing Team With A-Players - Raymond Chou (Owners Circle)

    2024/10/29

    Tips to Build and Lead A High Performing Team With A-Players - Raymond Chou (Owners Circle)

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Raymond Chou (Owners Circle) on hiring and retaining a team of A-players, and preventing burnout as an entrepreneur. The areas of discussion include: 0:48 - Common challenges faced by entrepreneurs when building a high-performing team 2:30 - How entrepreneurs can overcome these challenges 4:06 - Breaking away from the mindset of not delegating 8:12 - Determining the right time to hire 11:39 - Burnout among entrepreneurs 13:39 - Creating the right environment for employees 17:08 - Providing a path to growth for A-players 19:38 - Identifying A-players during the interview stage 25:33 - Some ways entrepreneurs can find support and guidance Check out Owners Circle here: https://ownerscircle.asia/ #raymondchou #ownerscircle #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #hiringstrategy #hiringemployees #hiringtips #sme #smemalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast

    31 分钟
  6. From Doctor to Marketing Agency: Build Your Online Branding With These Tips! - Eric Siew (Choobub)

    2024/10/01

    From Doctor to Marketing Agency: Build Your Online Branding With These Tips! - Eric Siew (Choobub)

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Eric Siew (Choobub Creatives) on his journey from being a doctor to establishing a marketing agency, and some effective tips for SMEs to build their online branding. The areas of discussion include: 0:00 - Introduction 1:18 - The story behind Eric's interesting career change 3:19 - Why Eric chose the marketing field 5:55 - How Eric navigated his decision with his family 7:40 - The challenges Eric faced and the mindset shift needed to go from employee to entrepreneur 9:57 - Finding a business partner 11:27 - How long it took Eric to land his first client 14:48 - 3 marketing strategies for SMEs to stand out and build their online branding 18:23 - Eric's advise for shy people who want to build their branding 20:25 - How to get started with content writing 22:23 - Eric's thoughts on creating organic content vs. running ads 24:31 - Boosting organic content as ads 26:17 - LinkedIn as a platform for B2C businesses 28:16 - Style of content writing for B2C businesses on LinkedIn 30:47 - How businesses can measure performance of their content 32:45 - How Eric overcomes a creative block 35:32 - Building a personal brand vs. building a corporate brand 37:42 - How entrepreneurs can join Eric's community Check out Choobub Creatives here: https://choobub.my/ #ericsiew #choobubcreatives #choobub #digitalmarketing #marketingagency #marketingtips #branding #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #sme #smemalaysia #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast #isearch

    39 分钟
  7. How to Invest in Tiny Homes and Earn Monthly Passive Income - Mark Chong (Big Tiny)

    2024/09/18

    How to Invest in Tiny Homes and Earn Monthly Passive Income - Mark Chong (Big Tiny)

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Mark Chong (Big Tiny) on how to invest in tiny homes and the couple of ways to earn monthly passive income. The areas of discussion include: 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - Experiences at tiny homes overseas 4:42 - How to invest in a tiny home and what to expect 12:09 - Co-owning a tiny home without buying 16:22 - The negative connotation on passive income 18:41 - How BigTiny sustains during off-peak seasons 21:16 - BigTiny’s co-ownership programme 24:16 - How you can get more information from BigTiny 25:30 - Mark shares more on BigTiny 27:29 - BigTiny’s upcoming event Check out Big Tiny here: https://www.bigtiny.com.sg/ #bigtiny #tinyhouse #tinyhousemovement #tinyhomes #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #startupmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast

    29 分钟
  8. The Story of Big Tiny: From 2 Tiny Houses to 450 Tiny Houses in 7 Years! - Jeff Yeo

    2024/09/05

    The Story of Big Tiny: From 2 Tiny Houses to 450 Tiny Houses in 7 Years! - Jeff Yeo

    In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Jeff Yeo (Big Tiny) on the brand's story and key strategies and challenges of their rapid expansion from 2 tiny houses to 450 tiny houses in 7 years. The areas of discussion include: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - The story of Big Tiny 3:37 - Design of Big Tiny houses 4:54 - Big Tiny team's prior experience 6:22 - Big Tiny's business model 10:21 - How you can book a stay with Big Tiny in Malaysia 11:33 - Key strategies of Big Tiny's rapid growth 14:13 - Assembling a tiny house and Big Tiny's mantra 15:35 - Popularity of Big Tiny 16:17 - Safety and security in Big Tiny homes 17:02 - Key challenges during Big Tiny's expansion 20:21 - How Big Tiny stands out against bigger booking platforms 22:32 - Sale of Big Tiny houses 24:50 - Future plans for Big Tiny Check out Big Tiny here: https://www.bigtiny.com.sg/ #bigtiny #tinyhouse #jeffyeo #entrepreneur #entrepreneurmalaysia #businessmalaysia #startup #startupmalaysia #isearch #isearchmalaysia #isearchpodcast

    26 分钟
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