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The Mind Your Business Show explores what it takes to excel in business and Sales. Our hosts, Tahmid and Arshvyn, hold candid conversations with business owners and sales experts. These conversations go deep. With the aim of understanding these amazing people and finding out the how and the why of what they do, and what can we – the listener- learn from it
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111 – Beyond 9-5: Pursuing Your True Calling - with Sid [Part 3]
111 – Beyond 9-5: Pursuing Your True Calling - with Sid [Part 3]
Ever wondered what you'd be doing if you weren't stuck in the 9-5 grind? Join us as we explore the journeys of those who dared to step off the traditional career path and pursue their passions. From navigating the ins and outs of business registration in Singapore to challenging the Asian culture of risk aversion, our guest, Sid, shares insights into breaking free from conventional career norms. Discover the keys to targeting SMEs, mastering business development without cold calling, and the art of building lasting client relationships. Whether you're considering a leap into entrepreneurship or simply seeking inspiration to follow your dreams, this episode offers invaluable advice and firsthand experiences to guide you on your journey to finding your true calling.
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Guest
Sid: sid@brandworldconsultants.com
Businesses explored
Brand World Consultants: http://www.brandworldconsultants.com/
Going Om: https://www.instagram.com/goingom/?hl=en
Hosts
Tahmid Nasif: https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:30 : How easy is it to register a company in Singapore [Sid]
02:00 : The barrier of entry to start a business in Singapore is low [Sid]
03:00 : The asian culture is being risk averse [Sid]
04:00: What if you weren’t doing a 9-5 job, what would you be passionate about? [Sid]
06:00 : Singaporeans becoming pawrents instead of being parents [Sid]
08:30 : Client mindset: If ain’t broke, don’t fix it [Sid]
10:00 : Targeting SMEs - talking to the founders and decision makers [Sid]
11:30 : How did you do business development? [Tahmid]
12:00 : Cold calling was not for me - our portfolio spoke for ourselves [Sid]
13:00 : Referrals and Retainers [Sid]
14:30 : If you do social marketing, would I be more successful? [Arshvyn]
15:30 : It makes sense if it is product related - you can measure ROI [Sid]
16:00 : It’s much harder to measure ROI if you are professional services targeting million dollar projects [Sid]
18:00 : Marketing of Products vs Services, B2C vs B2B [Sid]
19:00 : B2C vs B2B marketing [Sid]
20:30 : Past work and referrals and charming the procurement department [Sid]
21:00 : Our team is made up from people from Tokyo to New York [Sid]
22:00 : It is never one-off projects with our clients - getting repeat business [Sid]
23:00 : Clients come to me with a problem statement, how i assemble the right team [Sid]
25:00 : The toughest client i’ve had [Sid]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.