I’ve recently completed a 1-month mission with SwissEP to the beautiful city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Here are some general observations in Vietnam and Malaysia, but also found globally and not limited by racial definitions. Indexed for quick reference: Short-term Thinking Stop seeking quick fixes. They often only solve symptoms, but don’t address the root cause …
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Prompted from some advice I read in another blog post on how to navigate sales negotiations: Advice 1: Using open and positive body language to “build rapport” Nod your head occasionally to acknowledge understanding, smile when appropriate, and lean slightly forward to show interest. These cues encourage the speaker to continue sharing. Instead: Yes, body …
In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: UPDATES 🎉Off to SE Asia to do some Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) work with SwissEP Vietnam. I’ll be in Hanoi to do some work with BizCare and in Da Nang. Will also be back in Malaysia for the last time in …
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the new buzzword that is taking the technology world by storm. It seems like every company is touting its AI capabilities, and every new startup is using AI to disrupt traditional industries. But what exactly is AI, and why is it so much more important than some of the other …
We’ve all been there: scrolling through our Instagram feed and seeing an ad for a limited-time offer that we just can’t resist. We start to feel a sense of urgency, like if we don’t buy this product RIGHT NOW, we’ll be missing out on the deal of a lifetime. But is this urgency authentic, or …
In the view of transparency, below is an excerpt from an advisory email I sent this month: UPDATES 🎉Pivot #4: Sales for Social VenturesRead the full post here (6min read) for insights on how the Law of Category and the Double/Triple Threat discussed in Tim Ferriss’s book Tools of Titans were applied in this pivot. Generational Dinners …
So brain dead obvious, yet existing sales training is steeped in all sorts of techniques, tips, tricks, and buyer psychology approaches designed to reduce the likelyhood of rejection and turn a NO into a YES. Even if your product is ethical and amazing, these techniques aren’t, even if you’re selling honestly without making false promises …
Selling ethically + Manipulative Sales Tactics to avoid. Read More »
Last pivot was in 2020 during COVID. Time for a strategic refresh. Read on for interesting insights that might inspire you to adjust your business too: Inputs informing the pivot For context, here are some additional conditions specific to my interest beyond alignment with my personal mission (Education) and values (Growth, Contribution, Authenticity). Scalability The …
Herein is a summary of key lessons from our recent Generational Dinners event. To read more about event planning, promotion, and experience design lessons for the event, navigate to this blog post instead. Mindset Leverage/Options Go in with a clear objective and understanding of your non-negotiables. Do your homework: Beyond salary, there are a plethora …
Back in January, I set in motion the idea to organize monthly dinners to bring together different generations to share their wisdom over an intimate meal. Here’s a detailed breakdown on why, what I’ve learned from organizing the first event, and what things might look like moving forward. Overview of contents: The Motivation/Objective Business: In …
