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The test is simple: either your restaurant is successful or you shut it down only a few months after opening it.
In this episode, understand how Christian Talpo, CEO of Pirata Group, manages to reach sustainable success for the 26 restaurants of the group.
What's the secret sauce to remain a significant F&B (Food & Beverage) actor for more than 10 years? How to keep innovating while maintaining a high quality service?
Listen now to find out.
To find out more:
Pirata Group - https://piratagroup.hk/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ABOpod
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Joyce wasn't meant to be an entrepreneur, she was pursuing a career in architecture and everything changed when her daughter had a skin condition.
In this episode, listen to how Joyce's powerful story and genuine communication make NakedLab thrive in a very competitive industry.
You'll also get to hear about how to deal with imposter syndrome, how to expand to new markets and adjust the strategy accordingly. How to embrace pain, deal with cashflow and above all stay true to your why and keep things simple.
Happy listening!
To find out more:
Naked Lab - https://nakedlab.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nakedlab_official/
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Don't miss these two MAJOR UPDATES about HKBO podcast!
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I hope your summer is going well, whether you're on holiday or not. This Summer Edition episode is a bit special as it's the first solo episode I do, so please, let me know if you like it!
In the previous episode, I shared with you all the best tips from some entrepreneurs I interviewed in Season 2 of HKBO. In this episode, I share the 3 lessons I learned from running my marketing agency and podcast.
I hope you'll like it, please share with me the lessons you learned, you can DM on Instagram @abo.pod. And to support me, don't forget to leave me 5 stars!
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It's summer time, whether you're on holiday or not, this is the occasion to slow down and reset.
I've prepared for you a special episode with the best tips from entrepreneurs, what helped them thrive, how they overcome challenges and what they focus on.
I hope these pieces of advice will help you run your projects and business. And if you have more tips to share with me, DM me on Instagram @abo.pod. And don't forget to leave me 5 stars if you like my podcast!
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/
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Entrepreneurship is a path with unexpected turnarounds. A flourishing business doesn't prevent you from facing hardships and reassessments.
15 years after launching Honeycombers, Chris Edwards founded Launchpad, a supportive community for entrepreneurs. After a difficult year post Covid, she met a mindset coach and this sparked an idea in her: giving back and sharing through a community.
Now leading two businesses and a podcast, Chris manages to take care of her mental health by setting boundaries to stay balanced and to find joy in anything that she does.
Don't miss Chris's pieces of advice at the end of the episode.
And if you want to join Launchpad AND support me at the same time, sign up here: https://thelaunchpad.group?fpr=carmen75
To find out more:
Honeycombers - https://thehoneycombers.com/hong-kong/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/honeycombers/
Launchpad - https://thelaunchpad.group/
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What brings 11,000 women together?
That's what I asked Sarah Vee, the founder of Women of Hong Kong, free-membership community of women in Hong Kong.
She shares with me how it all started, that time when she managed to put together a paid event and fill 220 seats in 3 weeks and how she handles imposter syndrome.
Building this community of support is more than running a business, this became Sarah's life passion and is no longer about her but about the thousands of women counting on the network.
Listen to this honest and inspiring conversation with Sarah sharing her journey and what she learned along the way.
To find out more:
Women of HK - https://www.womenofhongkong.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womenofhongkong/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/womenofhongkong/
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How to build a successful brand with limited funds? How to expand to new markets? What humility brings to your business?
These are all questions we go through in this episode with Maura Thompson, founder of Sassy Media Group, digital media company across Hong Kong and Singapore.
Maura defines herself as an accidental entrepreneur, her humility and deep care for the people she works with made her stay true to her roots while embracing changes and reaching more and more milestones with Sassy Media Group.
Listen to Maura's vision of entrepreneurship and get inspired by the lessons she learned throughout her experience.
To find out more:
Sassy HK - https://www.sassyhongkong.com/
Sassy Mama HK - https://www.sassymamahk.com/
Sassy Mama SP - https://www.sassymamasg.com/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/sassyhongkong/
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What do you know about gaming and esports?
In this episode, I chatted with Sean Zhang, the founder of Talon ESports, a professional esports organisation and gaming & lifestyle platform.
From computer science to banking to e-sports, Sean made two career switches before becoming an entrepreneur. He shares how he started his own business, how the entrepreneurial journey of his father influenced him, what he foresees for the future of esports and the evolution of it in Asia.
Listen to this inspiring conversation and dive deep in the fascinating world of gaming and esports.
To find out more:
Talon - https://www.talon.gg/
Talon's X - @talon_esports
Sean's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/xiao-sean-zhang-29639462
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On top of being the factory of the world, having the resources, the manpower & productivity, Asia is also a place with heritage, culture, design and art. What about the influence of Asian craftsmanship and design? How to shed light on it?
This is Krizia's ambition with Vermillion, Asia's first B2B e-commerce marketplace for crafted lifestyle luxury.
Vermillion curates designs from Asian artists and creators, caring to represent Asian countries, women-owned businesses, socially-driven companies.
With Krizia, we talked about the strong values of Vermillion and the responsibility businesses have in terms of the values they convey.
To find out more:
Vermillion - https://www.vermillionlifestyle.com/
Vermillion's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vermillion.lifestyle/
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What's the role of Data in the decision-making process? How to collect Data, keep it and use it? To what extent can we rely on it? How to balance it with what we call our "gut feeling"?
In this special episode, listen to a Panel Discussion with Florian Gaudel, founder of Standard Insights, an AI-powered Market Research company and Jacopo Pesavento, co-founder of Branding Records, Global Creative Agency.
Let me know if you like this format and if I should do more panel discussion episodes. Happy listening and don't forget to give me 5 stars!
To find out more:
Standard Insights - https://standard-insights.com/
Branding Records - https://www.brandingrecords.com/
Florian's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/floriangaudel/en
Jacopo's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/jacopo-pesavento-2339ba20
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Have you ever bought a preowned item? It's a sustainable way of consuming.
How has the image of shopping second-hand evolved over the years? What about the specificities of the Hong Kong market towards sustainability?
These are some of the questions we discussed with Sarah Fung, founder of HULA, second-hand luxury fashion company that makes fashion sustainable.
Sarah shares the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur, how she grew her business and how she apprehended the challenge of bringing sustainability to the Hong Kong fashion scene.
To find out more:
HULA - https://thehula.com/
HULA's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joinhula
Shop location: 56-58 Hollywood Rd, Central
Warehouse location: 404, Berkshire House, 25 Westlands Rd, Quarry Bay
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You work in Marketing, Comms or Technology in APAC or Middle East? Maybe MCG Talent helped you find your job.
I sat down with Adam Michael Toctan, co-founder of this award-winning recruitment agency and we chatted about the evolution of the power dynamics between candidates and companies and the effect of AI-powered tools on recruiters.
Adam also shared how MCG Talent was born and how to successfully manage to work with a business partner and leverage the complementarity of two personalities and skillsets.
Don't miss the tips from Adam to carry on with your entrepreneur journey.
To find out more:
MCG Talent - https://www.mcgtalent.io/
Adam's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/adammichaeltoctan
MCG Talent's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcgtalent/
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Do you know that Asia is responsible for nearly half of the world's food waste? An appalling reality that Carla Martinesi, founder of the award-winning food-saving app CHOMP, shared with me.
Carla started tackling Hong Kong's food waste problem in 2021. She tells me the lessons she learned throughout her journey as an entrepreneur acting for sustainability. What are the challenges of food waste in Hong Kong? And how to educate people and F&B professionals?
Carla and I also talked about how to deal with people's opinions on your business and how to take their various pieces of advice.
Sit comfortably and listen to our conversation. If you want to learn more, check out the links below.
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To find out more:
CHOMP - https://www.chomphk.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chompfoodwaste/
Carla's LinkedIn - https://hk.linkedin.com/in/carlamartinesi
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You think about investing in real estate but you don't where to start and what to keep in mind?
That's where Sebastien Salin can help you. He founded Acheter pour Louer, a real estate investment company for people based in Hong Kong looking to invest in France (and now also in Bali).
We discussed how he switched from a career in medical to staring his own business in investment. He highlights how crucial it is to never stop learning and not being afraid to turn your idea into reality if you think it's a good one, no matter what people tell or if competitors already exist.
Don't miss Sebastien's pieces of advice at the end of the episode. Happy listening!
To find out more:
Acheter pour Louer - https://www.acheterpourlouer.com
Sebastien's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%A9bastien-salin-acheterpourlouer/
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What's a sustainable business? What elements do you include in the measure of sustainability?
This is what I discussed with Chris Brown, founder of ReThink, a sustainable business conference held in Hong Kong every year that gathers business leaders and sustainability practitioners. He also founded ReThink Foundation to provide funding and resources for social and environmental impact projects.
Chris shares how to run a business that is sustainable and profitable (yes it's possible) and together we reflected on the awareness around sustainability in Hong Kong and how to build meaningful and long-term partnerships.
To find out more:
ReThink - https://rethink-event.com/
ReThink Foundation - https://rethink-foundation.org/
Chris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rethinkinghk/
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For this episode, I sat down with Alain Ngalani, 5 times Muay Thai and Kickboxing world champion and owner of Impakt, an MMA club he founded 20 years ago in Hong Kong.
Alain is one of a kind and he shared about his impressive athletic career, how it gives him a different approach to competition and achievement and how it helps him run his business started 20 years ago in a very competitive industry.
One key thing to him is to alway put up challenges, whether it's breaking a new record or handling everyday life.
Find out the secret of the longevity of Impakt and Alain's unique way to lead his team and keep a friendly atmosphere.
Enjoy!
To find out more:
Alain's Instagram - https://shorturl.at/wzGK0
Fitness Training Programme with Alain - https://go.alainngalanifitness.com/
Impakt's Instagram - https://shorturl.at/aNS07
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In this new episode, I had the chance to have a conversation with Delphine, co-founder of OnTheList, a members-only flash sales company that partners with retail brands and distributors to turn old inventory into exclusive sales.
Founded in 2016, OnTheList is a success story that started from a garage sale in Hong Kong to become a 150-staff company spread over 7 markets in Asia Pacific.
With Delphine, we discussed how she and her husband and co-founder Diego, drive the growth of their company that has been B-Corp certified since 2022.
You'll get inspired by their test & learn approach, their resilience and pragmatism in the face of hardships.
Don't miss the end of the episode where Delphine shares insightful tips and lessons she learned about entrepreneurship.
To find out more:
OnTheList website - https://www.onthelist.com/fr
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onthelist_official
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What do you know about augmented reality?
In this episode, deep dive into a fascinating virtual world. Nils transmits his passion and determination to make digital devices understand the real world with spatial computing- no worries you'll understand everything even if you're not a tech person.
We talked about what he's trying to achieve with Auki Labs, how his company grew from to 2 to 60 people in two years and his vision of team management that is pretty unconventional and pragmatic.
Nils also shares his view on Asia and more particularly on Hong Kong. According to him, we've entered the Asian era and Hong Kong might be the place of the next trillion dollar company.
To find out more:
Auki Labs website - https://www.aukilabs.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/aukilabs
Posemesh (for techies) - https://www.posemesh.org/
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Selene Xie is what she calls a "mumtrepreneur".
She's a mother of two and the founder of The Rebel Mums, a clothing brand that celebrates motherhood by providing mums with fashionable clothes and by starting a new conversation around motherhood through a community of mums who share their story freely.
Selene shares why she decided to launch her own business in the middle of Covid while she was pregnant, she talks about the power of a community in the development of a brand and about the fashion landscape in Hong Kong.
To find out more:
The Rebel Mums website - https://www.therebelmums.com/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/the.rebel.mums/
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