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Do you want to become your customers’ first choice? If yes, this podcast is for you! Through heart-to-heart chats with successful entrepreneurs in Asia, you will discover what it takes to stand out from your competition and dominate your market. Every episode features one entrepreneur who is highly sought after in his or her market. Through their backstories, you will uncover the lessons and mistakes to avoid in order to have their level of influence over their customers. You will also gain insights into how each entrepreneur leverage on social media to generate leads, deepen relationships while building their personal brand. With these insights, you will no longer need to chase for sales. Customers will chase after you and your life will become easier in 2021! Your host Eric Feng is a living testimony of the power of social media. Thanks to social media, he went from being an unknown trainer in Singapore to a celebrated speaker globally. In 2019, he was invited to speak in 35 countries on social media branding. He has a strong presence across eight social media platforms and was recently verified on Facebook and TikTok.

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Singapore

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Do you want to become your customers’ first choice? If yes, this podcast is for you! Through heart-to-heart chats with successful entrepreneurs in Asia, you will discover what it takes to stand out from your competition and dominate your market. Every episode features one entrepreneur who is highly sought after in his or her market. Through their backstories, you will uncover the lessons and mistakes to avoid in order to have their level of influence over their customers. You will also gain insights into how each entrepreneur leverage on social media to generate leads, deepen relationships while building their personal brand. With these insights, you will no longer need to chase for sales. Customers will chase after you and your life will become easier in 2021! Your host Eric Feng is a living testimony of the power of social media. Thanks to social media, he went from being an unknown trainer in Singapore to a celebrated speaker globally. In 2019, he was invited to speak in 35 countries on social media branding. He has a strong presence across eight social media platforms and was recently verified on Facebook and TikTok.

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English


Episodes
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34.How to build a global business as a full time mum-Yvon Bock

3/21/2022
Are you looking to start your very own business in 2022 as a full-time parent? If so you will be inspired by this week's episode as my guest built a global business as a full-time mom. Her name is Yvon Bock, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and the founder and CEO of Hegen, a home grown baby products business designed to enhance the breastfeeding experience for both mothers and babies. As a mother of four, Yvon launch Hegen in 2015 and the business has since grown to over 17 markets globally. In 2017, Yvon also won Alibaba 11.11 most Outstanding Performance Award for the Mother and Baby Brand Category, and even our own prime minister of Singapore paid tribute to Yvon and Hegen during Singapore's National Day Rally last year. So if your goal is to start your very own global business as a full-time parent, you'll very much love this episode. Also listen out for Yvon's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Yvon, you can reach her on Instagram at @yvonbock Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:00:58:45

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33. How to raise $4.5 million from investors for your business or idea – Alan Phua

3/14/2022
Are you an entrepreneur with a great idea, and you're hoping to win over your investors, customers and distributors? If so, you'll love this week's episode as my guest did just that His name is Alan Phua, a food tech entrepreneur, and a CEO and Co-Founder of Alchemy Foodtech, a disruptive food and bio-tech start-up who is helping to make meals healthier without compromising on taste. Thus far, they've raised over $4.5 million from private investors and even Enterprise Singapore, a government agency. Within their first year of operation, Alchemy has served over 7.4 million meals and have established relationship with leading food brands, like Boon Tong Kee, the number one chicken brand in Singapore. Gardenia, the number one bread brand in Singapore, and Swee Heng, my favorite number one bakery in Singapore. So if you wanna learn how you can win over your investors, customers, and distributors, while impacting millions, you've got to pay special attention to this foodtech episode. Also listen out for Alan's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Alan, you can reach him on Instagram at @alchemyfoodtech and @alanphua Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:00:38:24

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32. How to make lots of money while making a positive impact in this world- Mark Leong

3/7/2022
Would you like to 200 times your company's revenue while impacting hundreds and thousands of lives? If you do, you will love this episode as my guest did exactly that. His name is Mark Leong and he's known as Asia Juice Guru. And his mission is to make the world a better place by first making the world a healthier place. He started with a simple juice bar, but over time his juice bar grew into a health company that recently surpassed eight figure revenue, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forbes even named Mark, The Asian Who Challenged The Food Giants. Now, if your goal is to make lots of money in your business, while making a positive impact in this world, this is your episode. Prepare your fresh smoothie juice, and listen to this episode right away. Also, listen out for Mark's answers to the following questions: Asia Juice GuruIf you want to keep in touch with Mark, you can reach him on Instagram at @asiajuiceguru Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:01:02:48

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31. How to build a profitable bootstrapped startup in 7 days- The DrinkAid Story

2/28/2022
You have a million-dollar business idea but you have very little capital and no business background – can you succeed? Well, the answer is YES if you listen attentively to this interview. My guests – Solomon Poon and Ryan Foo – founded a company called DrinkAid. They formulated the first alcohol defence against intoxication, flushing and hangovers. Received a a $10,000 funding by their university. Launched in Aug 2020 (in the midst of COVID19 pandemic), broke even within 7 days and now become one of the top three products under the detox category of Shopee. Pretty impressive right? So get ready your favorite alcoholic drink and discover how you too can build a profitable bootstrapped startup in 7 days. Also listen out for Solomon & Ryan's answers to the following questions: SMUMothershipIf you want to keep in touch with Solomon & Ryan, you can reach them on Instagram at @solothesensei & @shrimpy.pd. DrinkAid is on Instagram @drinkaid.co Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:00:40:27

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30. How to be a well-loved public figure that stands the test of time - Lin Youyi

11/15/2021
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a public figure? Perhaps you’re an entrepreneur or service professional and looking to stand out on video? Or maybe you’re looking for advice on how to build your personal brand and navigate challenges like dealing with public opinions and online criticism. If so, listen very carefully to this episode because my guest is highly qualified to help you! Her name is Lin Youyi, she has done public broadcasting, television hosting and even acting. If you’re based in Singapore, you will see her regularly on Mediacorp Channel 8’s Hello Singapore. Youyi has been awarded numerous accolades such as Best News and Current Affairs presenter for Good Morning Singapore. She has also been nominated in the Star Awards’ Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes. Today, Youyi works as a private media trainer for leaders and large companies on helping them improve their presentation and communication skills. So, if your goal is to appear on or leverage the media as part of your branding efforts, pay special attention to this episode! Also listen out for Youyi's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Youyi, you can reach her on Instagram at @you_yi Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:00:57:41

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29. How to become top of your field as a creative (the NFT edition) - Patrick Bezalel

11/8/2021
Today I’ve with me a highly sought-after artist here in Singapore. His name is Patrick Bezalel and he’s a Faith-based fine arts artist specialising in digital hyperrealism and acrylic art. Over the last three years as a full-time artist, he has sold over 800 limited edition and original artworks, including to billionaires. His works have also been featured in exhibitions in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Milan, Spain and Luxembourg. His previous work as a creative director in an agency saw him serving high-profile clients, such as the NBA, and he directed an animation series for Jr NBA on YouTube that garnered millions of views. Today, Patrick infuses hyperrealism art, augmented reality, and virtual reality, recently launching his very own Generative NFT art collection. So, if you want to learn how you can become top of your field as a creative in 2021, pay special attention to this episode! Also listen out for Patrick's answers to the following questions: Armour of GodIf you want to keep in touch with Patrick, you can reach him on Instagram at @patrickbezalel Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:00:47:50

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28. How to market your food brand (advice from a MasterChef) - Aaron Wong

11/1/2021
Have you ever thought of starting your own home-based food business? Or maybe even set up your own hawker stall or restaurant? If you secretly say yes, you MUST listen to this episode twice. My guest today was one of the top five finalists in the MasterChef series here in Singapore. Last year during the COVID pandemic, launched his very first hawker stall selling mee hoon kuay and it became a hawker sensation. Long queues, food sells out by 1-2pm, and raving reviews from top local food bloggers. As of this interview, he has already opened four stalls (with two more on the way), so there’s a lot we can learn from him on how we market our food brand. Also, listen out for Aaron's answers to the following questions: MasterChefMasterChefMasterChefJiak SongJackie ChanMaggie QBBCMasterChefIf you want to keep in touch with Aaron, you can reach him on Instagram at @aaronwong.sg. You can also reach Aaron's hawker stall Jiak Song (and on Instagram @jiak_song. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:01:24:05

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27. How to build an online community in your niche – Ivan Kuek

10/25/2021
Building an online community is a great way to attract like minded people to you. It is also an amazing way to learn from others and reach out to higher profile people you want to connect with. Brands will also want to work with you and your tribe, and it helps you to build your personal brand, which will inevitably help with your business. So if you want to meet high profile people, you enjoy learning from smart, interesting people and you have a heart to serve and solve problems, you will love today's conversation. My guest is Ivan Kuek, he is a content creator and community leader of three local communities, SGIG, The Social Running Club, and Photo Logue, which combined have over 17k members on Instagram and have connected thousands of people on the topics of photography and fitness. He has also featured by brands like Apple and has collaborated with Lululemon. Remember to stay all the way to the end as I’m going to ask him the million-dollar question on how he got these big brands to work with him. Also, listen out for Ivan's answers to the following questions: Get ConnectedIf you want to keep in touch with Ivan, you can reach him (and his various communities: SGIG, The Social Running Club, and Photo Logue) on Instagram at @phonenomenon. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you.

Duration:00:45:46

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26. How to attract and retain high net worth clients through estate planning – Eugene Soo

10/18/2021
Do you want to increase your case size, closing ratio and referrals? If the answer is yes, you will love this episode because my guest, Eugene Soo, is going to show you how he achieved all these by incorporating estate planning into his sales advisory process. With ten years in the financial advisory business, Eugene is a well-trusted estate planner and legacy trainer among high-net-worth individuals here in Singapore. He is a member of the Society of Will Writers and holds the title of Charted Financial Consultant, as well as Associate Estate Planning Practitioner, a sough-after certification from the Wealth College. To date, Eugene has set up more than 200 family and business trusts, which has led him to win the Top Trust Producer award for multiple years running since 2014 and he has also shared his expertise on mainstream media like Mediacorp, Channel U, and CNA938. So, if you want to attract and retain high net worth clients to work with you, pay attention to this episode. And listen out for Eugene's answers to the following questions: Leaving A Legacy Of LoveIf you want to keep in touch with Eugene, you can reach him on Instagram @eugenesoo. You can grab a copy of Eugene's book Leaving A Legacy Of Love at www.securinggenerations.com.sg/book/ Eugene's Estate Planning Course (with 90% IBF funding) can be accessed at: www.eugenesooestatetraining.com/ibf-program/ Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you

Duration:00:45:31

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25. How to overcome depression and improve our mental resilience – Kevin Wee

10/11/2021
Do you find yourself staying up late bingeing on TV shows (like Squid Game), mindlessly scrolling through social media and navigating your day uninspired and aimless? If yes, there is a name for that blah you are feeling: it’s called languishing. According to mental health experts, languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health that dulls your motivation and focus – and sadly it is a dominant emotion of 2021. But the good news is my guest today is a thought leader in the mental health space and in today’s episode, he is going to help you overcome languishing along with the other siblings of mental health like anxiety, depression and suicide. His name is Kevin Wee, founder of Rebound with Resilience, a social enterprise and training provider dedicated to improving the resilience, mindset, and mental wellness of Singaporeans, while supporting the employability of people with disabilities. Kevin has worked with over 100 schools and organisations, including Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and SIM Global Education. His TikTok videos has also trended on the #mentalhealthawareness. And with October being Mental Health Month, I can’t think of a better time to do this episode. So take a deep breath, relax and join me on a journey to improving your mental well-being! Listen out for Kevin's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Kevin, you can reach him on Instagram @k.weee, or Rebound with Resilience @reboundwithresilience. Kevin's podcast Rebound with Resilience with Kevin Wee can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also get in touch with Rebound with Resilience online at: https://reboundwithresilience.com/ Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:58:14

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24. How to build a world class network in the digital age - Rayson Choo

10/4/2021
Are you looking to build a world class network in the digital age? Perhaps you want to learn how you can harness the power of social media to build new relationships with public figures or learn how you can nurture relationships with high-value people. If so, you will love today’s interview with Rayson Choo! Rayson is known by his followers as The Celebrity Whisperer having personally connected with several high-profile celebrities and public figures such as Gary Vaynerchuck and Grant Cardone. His work has also been covered in the media by The Straits Times and on 93.8 Live. By day, Rayson is a psychiatric nurse. By night, he helps millennial entrepreneurs connect and network with their dream idols. He is also the host of his podcast, The Raygacy Show, in which he picks the brains of some of the world’s best entrepreneurs sharing simple and effective steps that millennials can take to become successful. So, if your goal is to connect with your idols and build a word class network in the digital age like a pro without sounding desperate or self-serving, this is the interview for you! Listen out for Rayson's answers to the following questions: Listen NotesGrant CardoneThe Newly Self LettersIf you want to keep in touch with Rayson, you can reach him on Instagram @raygacy, or his podcast, The Raygacy Show, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Listen Notes. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:01:02:46

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23. How to craft stories that sell and build your brand - Sam Neo

9/27/2021
Do you want to know how to sell your products and services without sounding salesy? Or do you want to know stand out from your competition and become memorable to your dream clients? The answer is through storytelling, and I have just the right guest to teach you how to craft stories that sell and build your brand! His name is Sam Neo, a trusted advisor to well-known companies like Samsung, L’Oréal and Prudential through his employer branding consultancy firm, People Mentality Inc – which was recognised as one of APAC’s Top 10 HR and Employer Branding consultancy firms. Sam also runs Stories of Asia, an incubator he launched to empower the Asian community to find their unique voices through story telling. More recently, he launched StoryBuddy, an AI-powered storytelling tool to make storytelling more accessible. So if you want to sell more and sell easily without sounding salesy, you will love this interview! If you're currently in the process of building your brand on social media, listen in at 36:50 as Sam shares a common mistake that people commonly overlook online in transforming their online relationships into offline ones, plus how you can nurture so they can blossom. Also, listen in for Sam's answers to the following questions: Story BuddyIf you want to keep in touch with Sam, you can reach him on Instagram @iamsamneo, or Stories of Asia @storiesofasia. You can also check out Stories of Asia here: https://www.storiesofasia.co/. You can also check out Sam's brand new company Story Buddy here: https://storybuddy.co Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:48:18

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22. How to start a podcast in 2021 if you are a beginner - Reggie Koh

9/20/2021
How do you start your podcast in 2021 if you are a beginner? What kind of equipment do you need? And can you make money from your podcast? These are some of the key questions we will be answering in today’s interview with Reggie Koh. His very first podcast The Financial Coconut first went live in Oct 2019 on his kitchen table. A year later, The Financial Coconut became one of the top podcasts in Singapore and currently the number one financial literacy podcast in Singapore, averaging 25,000 to 30,000 downloads a month. Fast forward today, Reggie now runs an edutainment podcast production house, creating podcasts for various financial, educational, and entrepreneurial communities. So if you plan to start your own podcast this year and you want to shorten your learning curve and increase your chance of success in launching your podcast, listen to THIS interview! And listen in to Reggie's answers to the following questions: The Financial CoconutTFC TFCTFCIf you want to keep in touch with Reggie, you can reach him on Instagram @reggiespodcast, or The Financial Coconut @thefinancialcoconut. You can also check out TFC's various podcasts here: https://thefinancialcoconut.com/ Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:53:32

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21. How to build a million-dollar ecommerce business – Terry Peh

9/13/2021
Are you looking to start your own eCommerce brand and build a tribe of happy customers? Or perhaps you already have an online store and you’re looking to grow your business while making an impact. If the answer is yes, you will love this interview! Our guest is a well-known pet care entrepreneur here in Singapore, Terry Peh. In 2017, Terry left his lucrative corporate career and ventured out into the world of eCommerce, launching his own e-commerce brand, Good Dog People. In less than two years, the brand hit over a million dollars in revenue without venture capital. Today, Good Dog People is one of Singapore’s top rated e-commerce brand for pet care. Well regarded as a dependable pet care provider, Good Dog People has garnered thousands of 5-star reviews, with a powerful mission to redefine responsible dog ownership, one dog at a time. If you are are an entrepreneur or business owner, listen in at 5:53 where Terry shares how the name Good Dog People came about, and how you can use the same principle to create a memorable name and build a community with purpose. And listen in to Terry's answers to the following questions: Good Dog PeopleGood Dog People. Good Dog PeopleIf you want to keep in touch with Terry, you can reach him on Instagram @terrypeh, or Good Dog People @gooddogpeople. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:47:51

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20. The dark side of social media: inadequacy, cyberbullying, addiction – Erin Lee

9/6/2021
Does social media make you feel you’re not as good as you peers or you competition? Do you worry about getting bullied by trolls and haters? Or perhaps you find yourself getting hopelessly addicted to social media that you can’t stop checking your social media accounts. If that’s you, take a deep breath. Relax. We’ve got you covered. My guest today is highly qualified to help you manage and even reduce the stresses that come with social media. She is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher who has helped thousands of highly stressed professionals be able to reduce stress and become more mentally resilient. She is also a professional stress management consultant recognised by the Institute of Motivational Living. She also hosts regular mindfulness practice for communities like The Big Sit and Take A Pause. In today’s interview, Erin is going to help us overcome the dark side of social media: inadequacies, cyberbullying, addiction. So, if you want to enjoy the benefits of social media without the harmful effects of it, this is in the interview to listen to! If you are are an entrepreneur or content creator on social media, listen in at 30:45 as you will love Erin's tip on how to deal with inadequacies at so that you can neutralise negative emotions on social media. And listen in to Erin's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Erin, you can reach her on Instagram @erinmindfulmoments, on Facebook @erinmindfulmoments and on LinkedIn (Erin Lee). You can also join Erin's mindfulness practice communities The Big Sit at www.thebigsit.co & Take A Pause at http://www.mindfulmoments.sg/take-a-pause.html. If you want to work with Erin, check out her company Mindful Moments at: www.MindfulMoments.sg. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:01:03:16

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19. How to grow your business without killing yourself – Alvin Poh

8/30/2021
Are you looking to grow your business to a six, seven or even figures without killing yourself? If the answer is yes, you’re going to love today’s interview with Alvin Poh, a tech entrepreneur based in Singapore. At the age of 33 years old, he sold his Internet business Voiden for $30 million. This was the business that he scaled up from $0 all the way to Singapore's #1 hosting provider with 35,000 clients and a team of 150 before the 8-figure exit. Alvin then spent the next few years traveling the world, exploring new hobbies like snowboarding, kite surfing and many more. In 2020, he returned to Singapore and developed the 5E Scale Engine, which was the framework he used to scale up his business. Using that, he coaches entrepreneurs, just like himself, on how to Super Scale their businesses so that they can achieve breakthrough profits and find time freedom. If that’s what you want as well, keep listening to this interview! If you're an entrepreneur currently in the process of growing your business, listen in at 24:24 where Alvin shares a few mistakes entrepreneurs are currently making, including a strategy for each one. And listen in to Alvin's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Alvin, you can reach him on Instagram @alvinpohofficial. You can also pick up a copy of Alvin's book Super Scaling on his website at: http://superscaling.com/book. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:39:12

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18. How to become a thought leader on TikTok - Zoe Chu

8/23/2021
If you’re planning to build your personal brand on TikTok, this is the interview you’ve got to listen to! My guest today is a baby sleep expert, Zoe Chu, whom her clients fondly call her SG Supernanny or Sleep Supernanny. Her work has been featured in the media by Channel News Asia, Asia One, and Mindvalley. In 2019, she created her TikTok account and started creating content around sleep, health and positivity. Within a very short period of time, she amassed over 36K followers on TikTok, with some of her content getting over a million views. If you're an entrepreneur or service professional looking to get started on TikTok but not sure where to start, listen in at 19:12 where Zoe shares how she got started using TikTok and her content strategy. And listen in to Zoe's answers to the following questions: If you want to keep in touch with Zoe, you can reach her on Instagram @sgsupernanny and TikTok @sgsupernanny. Zoe also has group coaching available at: www.gosleeplikeababy.com/groupcoaching. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:44:32

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17. How to dominate your industry and become number one in Asia - Violet Lim

8/16/2021
Are you looking to dominate your industry and become your customer’s number one choice? If the answer is yes, you’re going to love today’s interview. Our guest is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Lunch Actually Group, Asia’s largest dating company which has arranged over 150,000 dates, and matched thousands of married couples across five countries. Well regarded by the media as an authority in the dating and matchmaking world, Violet has been featured in over 4,500 media outlets, including The Straits Times, Bloomberg, and CNBC Asia. She was also featured in Singapore’s National Day video in 2005 as one of Singapore’s most aspiring people. So it brings me great pleasure to have Violet with us in the studio today. If you’re an entrepreneur, listen in at 25:09 where Violet shares how you can approach differentiation so you can dominate your niche and get your customers to fall madly in love with you. Also listen out for Violet’s answers to the following questions: Lunch ActuallyLunch ActuallyIf you want to keep in touch with Violet, you can reach her on Instagram @violetlim. You can also check out Lunch Actually online at http://www.lunchactually.com. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:00:53:01

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16. How to gain free publicity for your business - Joel Lim

8/9/2021
Do you want to find out how you can generate free publicity for your business or personal brand? Or perhaps you're looking for advice on how to deal with bad press and negativity online. If so, you will love this episode! In this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter, I have a chat with public relations professional Joel Lim who got a lot of positive attention from the media and public during the General Elections 2020 here in Singapore. His political commentary was picked up and featured in Channel News Asia, The Straits Times, and The Business Times. Joel is also the host of a few podcasts, such as The Naughty Prude, and most recently his ‘I Have A Question’ YouTube educational series exploring current affairs and hot button issues in Singapore, in which he featured a minister on the show. Joel is also a Senior Public Relations and Marketing Executive at Gushcloud, while also working on ZYRUP, one of the largest digital entertainment publications. In today’s interview, he will be answering three key questions. Number one, how do you get positive publicity for your business. Number two, how do you prepare for a media interview. And number three, how do you deal with bad press and negativity online. Hint: Listen in at 27:19 where Joel shares an insider’s secret on how you can attract the media’s attention and gain free publicity for your personal brand or business. Also listen out for Joel’s answers to the following questions: General Elections 2020If you want to keep in touch with Joel, you can reach him on Instagram @limxjoel. You can also find his political analysis of the General Elections 2020 on his Instagram Story Highlights, as well as how one should manage a PR crisis. You can also catch Joel’s podcast The Naughty Prude on Spotify. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:01:04:44

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15. How to grow your social media influence and become a force for good in this world – Chris Do

8/2/2021
Do you want to know how to grow your social media influence and become a force for good in this world. If so, you’re in for a treat! Mark my words. This episode is going to be one of the best because my guest is the epitome of what it means to be highly sought after. His name is Chris Do. He runs an Emmy award winning brand consultancy for over 25 years and has worked with well-known brands like Google, McDonald’s, Audi and PlayStation. With more than 1 million subscribers across all his social media platforms, Chris today teaches the world how to value themselves and communicate their value to others through his online education platform, The Futur. Strap in and enjoy the interview as you’re about to learn how to skyrocket your influence using social media while becoming a force for good along the way. If you’re a content creator or entrepreneur building your personal brand on social media, listen in at 43:17 where Chris shares his content creation process, including two things you can implement immediately to get inspired to create new content. Also listen out for Chris’ answers to the following questions: A Pocket Full of DoIf you want to keep in touch with Chris, you can reach him on Instagram @thechrisdo. Read these books to become highly sought after in your own industry -> www.pickericsbrain.com Thank you for listening to this episode of #HighlySoughtAfter! If you enjoyed this episode, please help me hit the ‘subscribe’ button if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or hit the ‘follow’ button if you are listening on Spotify. I would also love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Here’s how: take a screenshot of you listening to #HighlySoughtAfter and tag me on Instagram. My handle is @ericgoesglobal. This way, I can personally thank you!

Duration:01:05:43