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Hi, I'm Carmen, founder of Asian Business Owners (ABO). Listen to my conversations with fascinating business owners and entrepreneurs based in Asia, sharing their struggles, how they made it, scaled their business and what they learned.
I also invite Executive Leaders from corporate to get their strategic perspective on how to give a direction to a company and sustain success.
For more exclusive content, join my community on Instagram @abo.pod.
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🇫🇷 France - entrepreneurship
18/05/2025#81🇫🇷 France - entrepreneurship
06/12/2024#100
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A Step-by-Step Guide For Your End-of-the-Year Reflections
Season 3 · Episode 13
mercredi 4 décembre 2024 • Duration 18:27
You're a business owner? What tools and what questions do you ask yourself to assess the year?
In this solo episode of A.B.O., I guide you and share with you the right questions, examples and my end-of-the-year review for my business.
Grab a pen and a piece paper to take notes and have a clear vision to start the new year.
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Watch the episode with the founder of Sleek: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eJ4nOS3CZjz2Wgagatbni?si=ou2-AOeqRv-EJJihwgqm9g
ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
What Was 2024 Like For Your Business? Let's Take a Step Back
Season 3
mercredi 4 décembre 2024 • Duration 00:24
Do you take time every year to reflect on what has happened? To pinpoint what you did well, what you learned and what you'll do differently in the coming year?
New solo episode to recap 2024 and plan 2025 coming soon!
Breaking Norms with Uncensored Art, The Work of Claudia Chanhoi, Artist
Season 3 · Episode 8
jeudi 31 octobre 2024 • Duration 46:16
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.
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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
[InvestHK x ABO] Hong Kong: A Place to Set Up, Scale and Expand Startups with Jayne Chan, Head of StartMeUp HK, Government Agency
Season 3 · Episode 7
lundi 21 octobre 2024 • Duration 46:04
[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
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Contact them: support@sleek.com
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
How Can Small Businesses Access Funding? With Jenny Au and Wilson Tai, the Founders of FundFluent, Online Service Platform
Season 3 · Episode 6
mercredi 16 octobre 2024 • Duration 01:00:09
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.
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Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
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Contact them: support@sleek.com
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
Why Leave the 'Perfect' Job? Find Your True Career with Jennifer Ong, Founder of Ctrl Alt Career, Coaching Programme
Season 3 · Episode 5
mercredi 9 octobre 2024 • Duration 48:37
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
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Contact them: support@sleek.com
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/RsODK ABO Podcast is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
Ignoring Asia: a Billion-Dollar Mistake for Global Brands, Marco Galimberti, CEO of Venchi APAC, Gelato & Chocolate Worldwide Brand
Season 3 · Episode 4
mercredi 2 octobre 2024 • Duration 43:48
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: support@sleek.com
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
From Dreams to Dough: Gregoire Michaud's Journey with Bakehouse, Artisanal Bakery in Hong Kong
Season 3 · Episode 3
mercredi 25 septembre 2024 • Duration 34:10
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!
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Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
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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:
Running 26 Restaurants in Hong Kong With Christian Talpo, CEO of Pirata Group, F&B Group in Hong Kong
Season 3 · Episode 2
mercredi 18 septembre 2024 • Duration 33:02
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.
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Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
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Contact them: support@sleek.com
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
Turning a Health Problem Into a Global Business With Joyce Lau, Founder of NakedLab, Bedding Brand
Season 3 · Episode 1
mercredi 11 septembre 2024 • Duration 50:27
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.
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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: support@sleek.com
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/









