F*ck College Podcast

I've sat down with CK Cheong (@ckfastwork) whose main motto is: "Before I die, I will make Thailand a better place" He is also the CEO of Fastwork.com, Southeast Asia's largest freelancing platform with over 100,000 freelancers & 2 million unique users. In this episode, we also talked about: ➡️ Why CK decided to create social media content ➡️ The origin story of his love for Thailand ➡️ The advice he wishes he had received before struggling with depression ➡️ Best places to discover Thailand Timestamps⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:00 The dark side of having a voice 03:05 Why CK started to create content 05:55 Entrepreneurship in Thailand 9:25 US vs Thailand cultural differences 10:52 CK on making Thailand better 14:40 If you are 18, you need this skill 18:20 Depressions & dark thoughts 24:15 Why depression is actually great for you 30:20 Lack of asian role models in business 32:50 What made CK fall in love with Thailand 38:25 Magical thing about thailand: The Locals 41:50: The “other” side of thailand 44:44 Better to be a generalist or specialist? 46:30 School / Jobs / Taxes 48:15 CK & Eric’s different views on mentorship 54:20 Doing maths with Eric & CK 55:30 How to contribute to Thailand And if you want to get the latest update about me or the F*ck College podcast. You can link up with me on Instagram @Iamericzyang #CKfastwork #DareToDream #fastwork #thailand

I've sat down with 21-year-old Benjamin (@BenjaminLewin) who just started his entrepreneurial journey but quickly grew his personal brand to over 150k followers on Instagram. Struggling to balance school and work, Ben wanted to ask me some questions - so we took this opportunity to record our chat in my podcast studio. In this episode, we also talked about: ➡️ Who should drop-out of school & why Eric didn't continue college ➡️ How to navigate the drop-out conversation with (asian) parents ➡️ Ways to build a circle of like-minded friends when we first start ➡️ Balancing school hours & building a business hours Timestamps⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:55 Dropping out or finishing school? 05:30 Benjamin stopping school twice 08:00 Balancing business and school hours 10:30 Do you need a diploma? 13:30 Taking a gap year after high school 18:30 Can everyone become an entrepreneur? 24:15 Pro-active or impatient? 26:30 Taking advice from mentors 31:40 Most valuable skills for entrepreneurs 36:36 How to deal with loneliness 42:12 Alone or "okay" surrounded? 45:30 Dating in Thailand 50:10 Saying "NO" to friends 56:10 What made Eric quit college And if you want to get the latest update about me or the F*ck College podcast, you can link up with me on Instagram @Iamericzyang

From being a restaurant owner during COVID to becoming a fitness coach helping busy professionals achieve their dream body... I've sat down with Darren Liu (@DarrenLiuFitness) to talk about his journey from 0 to 160k followers on Instagram and why he chose Thailand as his new home base. In this episode, we also talked about ➡️ Why Darren decided to invest $20,000 in a business coach when he was getting started ➡️ What advice he would give to his younger self new to Bangkok ➡️ Strategies to build a great network when coming to a new city. And if you want to get the latest update about me or the F*ck College podcast, you can link up with me on Instagram @Iamericzyang

Long-distance investing may sound like an impossible feat to achieve for many investors. What if something goes wrong in the house? What if something needs fixing? What if there are problems with tenants? As today’s guest Sarah Weaver puts it, “do nothing”. She’s been a nomadic landlord for years now, teaching agents and investors how to grow their businesses while living their dream life. Sarah was able to close on twelve units while operating abroad and working remotely In this episode, we've talked about investing strategies, the differences between short-term & medium-term rentals, why Sarah prefers to buy her properties vs subleasing them, and the advice she would give to people who don't have much capital but want to dive into the rental property business. If you've enjoyed this episode and want to connect with Sarah, you can find her on IG at @ SarahDWeaver And if you want to get the latest update about me or the F*ck College podcast, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

An ex-consultant who consults aspiring consultants land a job at a top management consulting firm. If I didn't lose you just there, this is what Davis Nguyen has been doing since 2017! He and his team have helped over 600 people land their dream job. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Davis grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the US and was raised by a single mother who never finished school. Despite attending at the time what was called “the worst school system in the U.S.,” Davis eventually received full scholarships to Yale and Harvard. After graduating from Yale, he worked as a management consultant at Bain before joining Jumpcut, a Y-Combinator-backed education startup, and eventually founding his own company, My Consulting Offer. If you want to connect with Davis, you can find more on myconsultingoffer.org or email him directly at (Davis@myconsultingoffer.org) And if you want to get the latest update about me or the F*ck College podcast, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

What if you could get paid to surf online? That's precisely what Swish Goswami has created with JoinSurf.com where consumers get compensated for their data when they browse online (Chrome Extension) Swish previously worked as a UN Youth Ambassador, a consultant for Fortune 500 companies like Western Union, Google and American Express and an analyst at JB Fitzgerald Venture Capital (founded by NBA player Trevor Booker). Swish also secured a publishing deal with Kogan Page (releasing “The Young Entrepreneur”), a sneaker deal with K-Swiss, and was the host for two seasons on the Tech Haus podcast. On this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we talked about his journey since he dropped out of law school, the system he used to get the attention of the CEO of Linkedin, and what advice he would give to aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business while still being at school. If you want to connect with Swish, you can reach out to him on Instagram @GoSwish And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

What does flying squirrels and media agency have in common? They are both 7-figure businesses Dylan Vanas has built since he started his entrepreneurial journey. Dylan Vanas is a 2x 8-figure founder and business speaker that works with some of the world's most prominent personalities and brands. He has shared the stage with business icons such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Patrick Bet David, Ed Mylett, and many other household names. On this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we discussed the networking strategies Dylan has used to find & connect with mentors, what advice he would give his younger self as 2x college dropout, and how to get over your fear of creating digital content If you want to learn more about Dylan, you can find more about his work at @monopolize & at his personal Instagram @DylanVanas And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

On this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we have Drex Lee who is famous & known for his 1-shot video style videos on Tiktok & Instagram. He shares how he gained over 2 billion views across his videos on social media and how the pandemic forced him to transition out of his brick-and-mortar businesses. Drex also shared the correct strategy one should use when reaching out to an influencer they want to connect & collaborate with (hint: you don't need to have a lot of followers to get a "yes") If you enjoyed this episode and want to find out more about Drex, you can add him on Instagram @DrexLee or check his work on youtube @DrexLee And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

On this bonus (and quick) episode of the F*ck College Podcast with Eric Z. Yang, we just have an episode of two friends talking about random subjects such as Andrew Tate, dating, or how to build interests outside of business. If you enjoyed this episode and want to find out more about Kevin, you can add her on Instagram @Kevin_the_refugee or check his work on youtube @KevinYee And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

In this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we have Kevin Yee who left his pharmacist life to become an entrepreneur. Only problem? He had no plan. So he started a new life growing my skills with high ticket sales, digital marketing, and making review videos on YouTube. We talked about how Kevin re-invented himself across different industries, how he dealt with the moments of uncertainty in his life & how he found his passion again, and how he finds ways to add value to entrepreneurs he wants to connect with. If you enjoyed this episode and want to find out more about Kevin, you can add her on Instagram @Kevin_the_refugee or check his work on youtube @KevinYee And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

Are you considering building a business while having a full-time job? Or maybe your side hustle has been doing really well and you are wondering when would be a good time to quit your main job in the best possible way. In this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, Emily Duong shares how she started her entrepreneurial journey while having a full-time corporate job and what goals she has set for herself before running her digital agency full time. We also talked about business subreddits, advice she would give to fresh college graduates entering enter the real world, and Emily's experience with podcasting. If you enjoyed this episode and want to find out more about Emily, you can add her on Instagram @Emilyeduong or @whatfulfillsyou And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth

Are you a college student looking to build a network of like-minded entrepreneurs? Or maybe you are looking to expand your connections in a different industry but don't know where to start? In this episode, I am going through the different steps I took to build and expand my network when I first landed in America with 0 connection. "Build a network before you need one" is a piece of advice I've received from my mentor Jordan Harbinger (Host of the Jordan Harbinger show) and it has been incremental value when you are trying to build a brand new business.

Welcome back to the F*ck College Podcast! In this episode, we are relaunching the podcast after a 2-year hiatus. Sharing several updates about what's been cooking during this post-agency life and what you can expect from podcast future episodes. We have exciting guests coming up as well as several solo-episodes ready to be released. Thank you for your long patience if you've been looking forward to it!

The theme of my July 2020 is frustration & exhaustion. Took a deep dive into self-care to be able to tackle August 2020 in the best possible way! On this bonus episode, I am giving you the inside view of my business activity during the month of July 2020. The goal of those monthly reports is to share my monthly income & expenses, goals, and decisions that shaped my business so you can replicate strategies that worked but also avoid the mistakes I've made (and there are going to be...

Do you actually know how much money your business need to make to live your dream lifestyle? A lot of entrepreneurs think their businesses needs to make 7 figures a year to be able to afford everything they've ever dreamt of. But not a lot of people actually sit down to calculate what they want, how much it actually costs or even why they want it. On this episode, Eric Z Yang is sharing how he calculated his dream lifestyle costs exactly $220,000 USD per year, and how you can calculate yours to avoid falling into creating something you didn't even want to have.

Behind the scenes episode on how Eric Z Yang generated $80,000 USD in revenue from hosting his first virtual summit. A common question asked is "how much money can you expect making from virtual summits" The answer to that question is: "you can generate quite a lot of revenue but are you willing to trade short term gain for long term wealth?" On this episode, I am sharing how I got 1,000 attendees into your my virtual summit funnel without spending anything in marketing.

Virtual summit is 2020's most effective marketing strategy to generate leads for your business. A virtual summit is a type of collaborative online event where speakers are interviewed by a host in a virtual setting. This type of event is a powerful marketing tool is beneficial whether you are an experienced business owners or an aspiring entrepreneur. On today's episode, I am sharing 7 reasons why you should host a virtual summit to grow your business, authority, and revenue. Hosted by Eric Z. Yang

We are diving deep into Tiktok official data and why entrepreneurs should pay attention to Tiktok to promote their business in 2020. The myth that Tiktok is only used by children or middle school students is not true. Tiktok's biggest consumers are between the age of 18 to 24, representing 48% of the total user base. The early Gen Z (1995 - 2002) is mostly composed of university students and freshly graduates. What distinguishes them from the other generation is they are the first generation born with internet. They are extremely open to buying & consuming online products. Gen Z make up 40% of all consumers, slowly becoming the biggest purchasing power demographic over the millennial generation. On this episode of the F*ck College Podcast with Eric Z Yang, we are diving how entrepreneurs can use Tiktok to grow their business in 2020.

Sharing some thoughts and advice on this episode on strategies I wish someone had told me when I first started. Depression, anxiety, and limiting belief are emotions every entrepreneur goes through on a daily basis. Especially when you pour your heart, energy, time and money into a project you believe in, it is really easy to be crippled by fear to not experience the pain of failure. The truth is, fear has and will always be on the back of the mind of every entrepreneur. And being able to deal with those emotions is what is going to make a difference in your business. I believe that mindset contributes 80% of your entrepreneurial success. Being able to take action, fail fast, recover, and start taking action again is the real battlefield ~ and mindset is the weapon every entrepreneur needs to master.

Sharing the principles to continuously attract great people & new friends in your life as an adult (or outside of school). Once you graduate, it can be very hard to figure out where you're supposed to go to meet cool new people or how you're supposed to actually make them your friends. And that's why in this episode, I want to give you three awesome ways to meet cool people after graduating. This is gonna be really useful if you've just graduated or you may have graduated a long time ago but you're moving to a new city and you have to start over; because these are the principles for making friends in any situation.