Episodes
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A loyal community is way more valuable than you think, it can actually be the base of a business model.
Episode coming soon, stay tuned!
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Is your goal same as mine: Spending less on accounting, payroll and business secretary?
I found the perfect solution for me. It's hassle free, digital, cheap, fast and so easy. You want to try too? It's called Sleek.
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Visit https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk and click "Find out more" and "Contact Us" or click directly "Book a free consultation" with the Sleek team.
To contact their team: [email protected]
To listen to the episode with the founder of Sleek:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni
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What makes you reach a top position and become a CEO? Then how do you keep a balanced life performing at work and having a family?
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Nathaëlle, the CEO of Melvita found her own recipe to stay healthy and grounded.
With Nath, we also chatted about skincare (obviously) as Melvita is a global organic beauty brand. What you put on your skin, what you eat, your lifestyle - they all have an impact on your physical and mental health.
So among the myriad of beauty products, how to choose the ones right for you (and your budget) and not fall into the trap of the newest beauty trends?
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek.
Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
To contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:
Melvita website - https://hk.melvita.com/
Nath's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natha%C3%ABlle-davoust/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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How to reach a top position? How to truly understand the market? And how to juggle family life and work when you're a CEO?
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Running a Social Enterprise doesn't mean you're perfect but at least you're trying to achieve something meaningful while making profits.
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Terence skipped the corporate stage and went directly into entrepreneurship. He shares the challenges and triumphs of being a young entrepreneur and conveys a modern vision of sustainability and social enterprises.
Listen to our chat and learn more about the ways to educate the populations and raise awareness around sustainability and social impact.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk Use the code AF329612To contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:GreenPrice website - https://www.greenprice.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenprice/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenprice/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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What's a social enterprise? What's the business with a "normal business"? Stay tuned, coming soon...
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After a poor experience with an accountant, Adrien turned his frustration into a profitable business to solve a problem many business owners face: admin and paperwork.
Adrien founded Sleek in 2017 in Singapore, got a $25 million fundraise in 2021, expanded the business in Hong Kong, the UK and Australia, serving 16,000 clients.
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Listen to our deep chat about the ability to balance what he called "artistic chaos" and organised milestones and business plans. We also talked about how personal life influences our business philosophy and about the importance of knowing how to handle conflict.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
To find out more:Sleek website - https://sleek.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleekcorp/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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Is an artist also a business owner? Should art be seen as a profitable business?
Listen to Claudia Chanhoi, an artist between London and Hong Kong. She explores and challenges societal norms around sexuality and body image through cheeky illustrations.
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We chatted about the blend of art and business, her first solo exhibition, the commercial projects she's involved in and whether luck exists or not.
Tune in for an authentic conversation that'll get you inspired.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:Claudia's website - https://www.claudiachanhoi.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brainxeyes/
Speaker at TEDx - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhVKsznJfgs&t=0s
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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[In collaboration with InvestHK and StartMeUp HK]
What's it like to expand a startup in Hong Kong? What are the opportunities to seize, is it expanding to the Great Bay Area? How to make the most of a unique global financial hub?
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Deep dive into Hong Kong's startup ecosystem with Jayne Chan, Head of StartMeUp HK at InvestHK. Understand how InvestHK helps startup founders set up, scale and expand in Hong Kong. Explore innovative startups, inspiring founders stories and post-Covid business strategies.
Thank you to Munday Studio!
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:InvestHK - https://www.investhk.gov.hk/en/StartMeUp Festival - https://www.startmeup.hk/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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How can small businesses access funding? What strategies to follow? And what's considered a small business?
Jenny and Wilson are the founders of FundFluent, an online platform that assists small businesses in securing funding, including grants and loans.
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They share how they've helped businesses access over $35 million since they started FundFluent in 2020. Sharpening your pitch and increasing sales are not the only elements that'll help you access funding.
Listen to Jenny and Wilson's precious insights to navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:
FundFluent - https://www.fundfluent.io/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fundfluent/ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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Your family expects from you to get a stable corporate job or be a doctor or banker? This episode is for you.
Jennifer Ong left a 'perfect-on-paper' job to take a bumpy road: entrepreneurship.
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Listen to Jennifer's story and the bold choices she made to eventually found Ctrl Alt Career, a career coaching programme.
You might consider exploring and redefining your career path too!
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:
Ctrl Alt Career - https://www.ongjennifer.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ongjennifer/
Spotify - https://shorturl.at/RsODKABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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How to navigate success in APAC as a Western company?
Marco Galimberti, CEO of Venchi APAC, looks back on his journey that started in Italy and brought him to Hong Kong, where he thrives to expand Venchi's presence.
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With Marco, we reflected on the challenges that go with a premium confectionery brand having multiple points of sale across many countries.
Adaptability, cultural diversity, specific market strategies are all elements that contribute to Venchi's success in Asia.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:
Venchi - https://venchi.com.hk/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venchi_hk/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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How to make bakery shops a must-go place with endless lines of customers every day?
That’s what I asked Gregoire Michaud, the founder of Bakehouse, artisanal bakery in Hong Kong.
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From wholesale bakery to popular retail shops, Gregoire shares the pivotal moments that shaped his business, the secret to creating an exceptional customer experience and the ambitious expansion plans, he and his partner Fred have, in Asia Pacific and beyond.
Don’t miss the precious pieces of advice from Gregoire on trust and risks at the end of the episode.
Enjoy!
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
To find out more:
Bakehouse - https://www.bakehouse.hk/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bakehousehk/
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
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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.
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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.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
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.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below.
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!
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
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!
To support us, don't forget to leave us 5 stars and follow us on:
Spotify - https://shorturl.at/5hzGj
IG - https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ABOpod
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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!
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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!
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk Use the code AF329612To contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/
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It's summer time, whether you're on holiday or not, this is the occasion to slow down and reset.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary and get a $500 discount. Read more below.
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!
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk Use the code AF329612To contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
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.
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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
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
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.
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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.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting, payroll and business secretary with Sleek. Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers).
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
Use the code AF329612
Contact them: [email protected]
Episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
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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