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Thought Leaders – Real Estate Re-imagined (formerly The Elevate Podcast)Is It Too Easy To Become An Agent? (John Foong vs. Jacob Caine)Is the bar to entry in real estate too low, or is "high regulation" just a gatekeeper that kills innovation?In this episode of EDGE CASE, we tackle the industry’s most controversial question: Will raising professional standards limit our access to talent?We forced two of the biggest brains in the business to flip a coin and argue the case.THE DEBATE CARD:The Affirmative (John Foong): Argues that raising standards kills diversity and that the best talent often comes from outside the traditional mould (the "Uber" defence).The...
2025-12-1000 min
The Project Chatter PodcastS9E209: Unlocking the Power of Reality Capture with Derek LawrenceIn this episode, Dale Foong discusses the fascinating world of reality capture with expert Derek Lawrence. They explore Derek's journey into the field, the various applications of reality capture in project management, and the integration of AI in this technology. The conversation also delves into the barriers to adoption, real-world use cases, and the future of reality capture, including its potential in creating digital twins. Derek emphasizes the importance of understanding existing structures and the value of capturing accurate data for decision-making in construction and beyond.TakeawaysReality capture is a digital copy of what is...
2025-12-0557 min
Navigating Major ProgrammesHuman-Specific Skills vs. AI in Major Project Controls with Dale FoongWhat impact has the AI evolution had on the role of the project controller? Project controls is a lesser-known but essential component in the delivery of any large infrastructure venture. In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo brings in Dale Foong, a seasoned specialist in the digital side of project controls and PMO leadership. Dale reframes this multifaceted career path as equivalent to a rally co-driver or golf caddy—someone to guide the project leader through inevitable complexity. Success calls for a combination of risk interpretation, blind spot highlighting, and dynamic decision-making.Dale and Riccardo’s conv...
2025-10-2044 min
The Amazing Authorities PodcastKevin Foong: Decode Your Destiny Using Feng Shui, Bazi & Qi Men DunjiaOn this mind-expanding episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson sits down with internationally renowned Feng Shui master Kevin Foong, who has spoken across Asia and helped thousands align their lives with the powerful forces of metaphysics.Kevin breaks down the ancient Chinese systems of Feng Shui, Bazi (Eight Characters), and Qi Men Dunjia, and how they can be used in today’s fast-moving world to improve decision-making, relationships, career paths, and even health.You’ll hear:Why your date and time of birth hold the...
2025-07-2346 min
Founders Go Naked: Digital Marketing and Branding For 6 & 7 Figure Coaches in High Ticket Sales#50 Is Feng Shui the Secret Formula for Business Growth? Kevin Foong Answers!When someone tells you, “Your Feng Shui is sabotaging your business”...You’d maybe laugh.But here’s the thing…Spend 30 minutes with award-winning Feng Shui master Kevin Foong……and he’ll pinpoint the exact problems you face (and how to fix them!) just by looking at where you live.More importantly?It works for his clients – which include banks and Fortune 500 companies.Today’s episode is gonna be eye-opening, so if you’re ready to learn:The science behind Feng Shui and how it impacts business pe...
2024-11-2942 min
Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs UnfilteredFoong Ng: Discover the power of positive company cultureA strong company culture can be the bedrock of a thriving business, which is exactly why Foong Ng is focused on revolutionising employee engagement with Matchable, the UK’s leading employee volunteering solution. Explore the direct link between engaged employees and improved performance, and how Matchable is fostering this connection. And you’ll discover why a positive culture is key to retaining top talent and attracting new hires. Join us as Foong shares her journey and many valuable insights on how she transitioned from the corporate world into creating a business that allows big companies to giv...
2024-11-1148 min
THE COURAGE TO LEAD INTERVIEW SERIES56. JOHN FOONGIn the latest episode of the Courage to Lead Interview Series, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Foong, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director of Agent Experience at Domain Group. With an impressive background that includes roles as the Global Head of Account Management and Customer Engineering for Uber in San Francisco, and Global Director of Partner Sales and Strategic Alliances at Google in California, John shared his unique approach to leadership and team engagement.
Foundation of Leadership: Lessons from Family
John's first true experience of leadership was shaped by his father, who moved from Malaysia to Australia...
2024-10-091h 02
Change is possible: Your Career Transformation GuideFrom PwC to Entrepreneurship and Creating a Purpose-Driven Startup with Foong NgIn this episode of "Change is Possible - Your Career Transformation Guide" podcast, Ani Filipova sits down with Foong Ng, founder of Matchable, to discuss her journey from a successful corporate career at PwC to creating a purpose-driven startup. Foong opens up about her personal and professional transformations, the challenges of leaving a stable career, and how she navigated burnout to pursue her true values. Together, they explore the pressures of corporate life, the importance of personal purpose, and the realities of starting your own business.
Foong Ng is the founder and CEO of...
2024-09-2339 min
REV UP RebellionSales Bites with John Foong: Inside the CRO's MindIf you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you check out the full conversation with John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer at Domain, which you can find here: https://salesredefined.com.au/podcast/#/John-full-episode
John has had a remarkable career to date, spending 12 years at Google in go-to-market leadership roles, where he oversaw the multibillion-dollar global partner/agent sales team for Google Cloud. He’s also worked for the likes of Uber, and McKinsey & Company in Sydney.
He is responsible for accelerating Domain's marketplace strategy across the Residential, Commercial, Developer, Media, and Agent Solutions businesses, as well as...
2024-03-1815 min
Red Mane Property Flipping ShowRenovation Revelation: Foong's Journey from Accumulation to Flipping Success in AdelaideEmbark on a captivating journey with us in this episode as Graham Whitfield sits down with Foong, a seasoned renovator from Adelaide, who shares her remarkable story of property accumulation and flipping success. Between 2004 and 2014, Foong diligently built her portfolio acquiring diverse range of properties. However, it was her realization that renovations held the key to unlocking their full potential that truly transformed her investment strategy. With over 30 renovations under her belt, Foong discovered the power of adding value through strategic upgrade, ultimately enabling her to flip properties for significant returns. In this episode, Foong open up about experiences...
2024-03-0555 min
Make Smart SexyMSS 07: Lifestyle Medicine - the new paradigm in Primary Healthcare with Guest Dr. FoongSend us a text"Lifestyle Medicine - the new paradigm in Primary Healthcare" In this episode, my guest Dr. Foong Tsin Uin and I talk about Primary Healthcare particularly Lifestyle Medicine - a rapidly growing field of medicine that uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent, treat and manage chronic diseases. If you ask people what Primary Healthcare is, most shrug or respond "direct healthcare?" To be honest, not many people know what it is let alone understood it. Are Singaporeans getting the kind of healthcare we need? Well, in this episode, I am deli...
2024-02-1750 min
Syndication Made Easy with Vinney (Smile) ChopraUnlocking Generational Wealth Through Real Estate Investing with John Foong John Foong: Unlocking Generational Wealth Through Real Estate Investing John Foong brings over 20 years of global leadership in technology and real estate to share his journey of generational real estate investing. As Chief Revenue Officer at Domain, Australia’s leading property portal, Foong oversees 500 employees driving growth and innovation. In this episode, Foong provides insights on: Getting started with real estate investing at a young age and making it a family tradition
2024-02-0118 min
Dungeon Master of None290 - Tabletop Game Designers Association with Elizabeth Hargrave and Sen-Foong LimMatt and Rob are joined by veteran board game and RPG designers, Elizabeth Hargrave and Sen-Foong Lim, to discuss the Tabletop Game Designers Association, a new trade organization for tabletop creatives of all types. The TTGDA will advocate, educate, and fight for living wages in our community and will need your solidarity! Learn more and sign-up for updates on the TTGDA here at ttgda.org Guests: Elizabeth Hargrave is the Kennerspiel des Jahres award-winning designer of numerous games including Wingspan, The Fox Experiment, and Mariposas. Her kickstarter for Undergrove, a game about how...
2023-12-0753 min
Rise of RevOpsThe Art of Asking ‘So What?’ in Business, with John Foong, CRO of Domain GroupToday Ian interviews John Foong, CRO of Domain Group. Domain is one of the largest property marketplaces and portals in the Southern Hemisphere. John tells us how to leverage metrics rather than drown in data, and how to demonstrate your business’ value, even in a tight market. He also describes how you should treat frequent flyers; what John calls his best customers. Guest Bio:John joined Domain as CRO in September 2021, having previously held senior leadership roles at Uber, Google and McKinsey & Co. John has focused on accelerating Domain‘s marketplace strategy leveraging Domain mantra of “B...
2023-11-2138 min
Streams to ImpactREIA 382 John Foong: How technology is revolutionizing the real estate marketWe'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?John has over 20 years of experience investing in real estate, primarily in the US (Silicon Valley residential and commercial, and commercial property on the East Coast/South) and Australia. He began investing in property at a young age, leveraging funds from a college scholarship to purchase his first home at 18, a small university apartment in Sydney that cost $60,000—the first of 20+ investments in Australia alone. Since then, John has made millions of dollars through buying, holding, and selling residential and commercial properties. Profits from these in...
2023-11-1531 min
Syndication Made Easy with Vinney (Smile) ChopraHow This Aussie Grew Generational Wealth Through Property Investing 🇦🇺💰 | John Foong How This Aussie Grew Generational Wealth Through Property Investing 🇦🇺💰 | John Foong In this episode, Vinney Chopra 🎙️ chats with John Foong 🗣️, Chief Revenue Officer at Domain, Australia's largest property website. They dive into: How mindset drives success 🧠 Generational wealth through property investing 🏠💸 Why you must pivot and change to grow 🚀 How to "reset" your life like defragging a computer 💻 Case studies of companies like Apple constantly reinventing themselves 🍎 John shares 💡on leveraging primary residences and investing in Australia vs USA. Real estate investing and career journey. (0:00) Real estate investing across generations. (4:04) Mindset and adaptability in success. (8:34) Digital real estate and life resetting. (14:26) #realest...
2023-11-1120 min
What's Your 1 More?Ep. 96 - Maximize Your Market: Insider Look into Australian Real Estate with John FoongWhat can we learn from real estate down undah?? In this episode, we’re joined by John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Domain, an Australian real estate company. John has previously worked at Google and Uber and shares his insights from his experience in different parts of the world with other companies. You’ll learn the differences and similarities between the American and Australian real estate markets. You’ll also get insight into the Domain platform and how it helps buyers, sellers, and agents. We also analyze the past 12 months of challenges from inflationary expectations stalling sales and how th...
2023-09-2734 min
Westside Investors Network (WIN)110. Deal Deep-Dive: Maximizing Capital Gains in Real Estate with John FoongABOUT JOHN FOONGJohn joined Domain as Chief Revenue Officer in Sep 2021 from his most recent role as Global Director of Account Management at Uber in California. He is focused on accelerating Domain's marketplace strategy across the Residential, Commercial, Developer, Media, and Agent Solutions business, as well as Go To Market, Sales Operations and Customer Experience teams. Prior to Uber, John spent 12 years at Google holding a range of go-to-market leadership roles, including Google Cloud’s multi-billion-dollar global partner/agent sales team. John holds a Bachelor of Commerce honors degree from the University of NSW an...
2023-09-1326 min
A Little Bit Radical: Business | People | PlanetWai Foong Ng (Matchable) - Rebelling against your parents to revolutionise company volunteering*Remember to follow A Little Bit Radical to help us land more awesome guests!*
Matchable volunteering is revolutionising the way companies volunteer. Far from the days of painting fences and picking up litter, Matchable finds you a perfect volunteering opportunity for your interests, skillset, and time available. Boasting clients like Primark, Lululemon and Dentsu, Matchable has created over £2m+ of impact value through volunteer partnerships. Today we're speaking to Foong, the founder, who shares her journey so far including:
Her traditional asian upbringing and her 'tiger mum'
Being sent to a French school in London. The o...
2023-09-1336 min
How Did They Do It? Real EstateSA777 | Maximize Your Time in Real Estate via Expert Leveraging with John FoongFrom valuable lessons about the principle of change when growing your career to finding a suitable buyer’s agent, you’ll learn the importance of leveraging in today’s episode with John Foong. Be at the top of your real estate game when you tune in to our conversation today.Key Takeaways to Listen forImportance of embracing change if you want to achieve successThe power of compound growth when holding your propertiesWhy you need to have a good buyer’s agent when conducting RE dealsReason you need to have a financ...
2023-09-0734 min
Business and Property DevelopmentJohn FoongHello and welcome!This month I’m thrilled to share a conversation I recorded with John Foong - Chief Revenue Officer at Domain Group.In this conversation, John shares his career journey and experiences through some of the world's most innovative companies, including McKinsey, Google, Uber, and now Domain Group.You’ll get a glimpse of how John's audacious mindset, adaptability, and focus on learning have enabled him to take on various leadership roles, emphasising the significance of building high-performance teams and making a positive impact in both for-profit and non-profit environments.W...
2023-08-1649 min
Average Joe Finances216. Lessons Learned from Tech to Buying Real Estate with John FoongDo you want to make smarter financial decisions and achieve success in real estate investing? How can tech professionals leverage their skills to excel in the real estate market? Look no further! This discussion will reveal the solution to achieving improved financial decision-making and prosperous real estate investments. Join us on Average Joe Finances as our guest, John Foong, unveils how his Silicon Valley-bred paranoia and unique mindset led him to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve remarkable success.In this episode:Identify the crucial value of the tech sector’s com...
2023-08-1344 min
Board Game Design LabHow to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong LimIn this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more!
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2023-06-191h 09Podcast Archives - Board Game Design LabHow to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong LimIn this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more!
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2023-06-191h 09The Board Game Design LabHow to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong LimIn this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more!
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2023-06-191h 09Game Design Basics Archives - Board Game Design LabHow to Balance Game Design with a Full Time Job with Sen-Foong LimIn this episode, Sen-Foong Lim talks about how he balances his 50+ hour a week teaching job with working on 40+ games a year. We talk about how to design like crazy without burning out, how to get into a flow state, the myth of being self-made, how to work with co-designers, and a whole lot more!
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2023-06-191h 09
Super Entrepreneurs PodcastInsights and Tips on Real Estate Investment with John FoongIn this episode of the Super Entrepreneurs podcast, John Foong shares his insights on the current real estate market and offers tips for investors. He discusses the changing landscape for distressed properties and emphasizes the importance of leveraging scarcity and long-term investment strategies. Find out more… John also highlights the value of practical experience and continuous learning in the investment journey. Who Is John Foong? John Foong is the Chief Revenue Officer at Domain, a leading real estate listing platform in Australia. He has an extensive background in sales, having worked for...
2023-06-0627 min
Snyder’s ReturnInterview - Banana Chan and Sen-Foong Lim - The Revenant Society TTRPGSend us a textToday I talk with Game Designers, TTRPG Content Creators, Podcasters and Kickstarters - Banana Chan and Sen-Foong Lim.We discuss their Game Design influences for The Revenant Society, Tian Xia, Forgery, inspirations and much more.You can find Banana, Sen and all of their associated content via the links below.Twitter:https://twitter.com/bananachangameshttps://twitter.com/gameandacurryhttps://twitter.com/SenFoongLim
2023-03-2145 min
Thought Leaders – Real Estate Re-imagined (formerly The Elevate Podcast)The Leadership Diaries: John Foong on how to be a hands-off leader, finding great people and work-life balance in a C-suite role
John Foong has plenty of insights into how great leaders operate, having held senior positions at some of the world’s most high-profile companies including Uber and Google.
Now focused on real estate as Domain’s Chief Revenue Officer, John has set about building a team that will drive the company forward.
In this Leadership Diaries episode of the Elevate podcast with Elite Agent Managing Director Samantha McLean, John reveals how he’s been able to step into a C-level position and how he’s learning to be a “hands-off leader”.
John discuss...
2023-03-0238 min
The Possibility Club5 Big Questions: WAI FOONG NGWhat sort of tech start-up would be founded by a network of charities? How do you measure impact, when your core business is to enable impact? How can dating app technology evolve for global good? In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to social entrepreneur and tech start-up CEO WAI FOONG NG. Known for: CEO - Matchable Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2022 Computer Weekly Women In Tech Rising Star 2021 Co-Founder - Suits & Startups Former Director (Real Estate & Private Equity M&A) - PwC UK ...
2022-11-2833 min
REV UP RebellionJohn Foong: Behind the scenes with a leading Chief Revenue OfficerThis week on the Redefining Sales podcast, we were joined by John Foong, Chief Revenue Officer at Domain.
John has had a remarkable career to date, spending 12 years at Google in go-to-market leadership roles, where he oversaw the multibillion-dollar global partner/agent sales team for Google Cloud. He’s also worked for the likes of Uber, and McKinsey & Company in Sydney.
He recently joined Domain and is responsible for accelerating Domain's marketplace strategy across the Residential, Commercial, Developer, Media, and Agent Solutions businesses, as well as leading the Go to Market, Sales Operations, and Customer Ex...
2022-11-1450 min
商海名人访 SHANGHAI TALK OF FAMEVanta Capital Sdn Bhd | Jet Foong如何通过财务规划 帮助解决中小型企业财务融资问题？在金融界拥有超过10年丰富经验的Jet Foong，洞察市场缺乏解决中小型企业面对的财务融资问题，决定创立Vanta Capital万德资本，打造最专业的财务规划服务，以客户为出发点，全面性协助客户做出最适合的财务规划，解决中小型企业财务融资问题。名人嘉宾：Jet Foong名人主播：吴维彬
2022-10-2631 min
Not My First GuessMatching profit, purpose and sustainable growth, with Wai Foong Ng, founder of MatchableMeet Foong, reformed Consultant turned Founder, who loved her colleagues at PWC, but found she lacked Purpose in her work. When Foong made the leap, it was to Matchable, a company intent on helping people like her find more purpose by volunteering their specialist skills to startups and charities; which are impact heavy but resource poor.Today, Matchable has projects ranging from transforming Columbian farmers into cacao entrepreneurs using Blockchain, to helping children deal with grief using Augmented Reality and AI; and clients ranging from Seed funded startups like Heights, to massive names like Dentsu I...
2022-09-0650 min
Do More - Take Charge of Your LifeJF Technology’s Dato’ Foong Wei Kuong: Malaysia’s 5G Flagbearer in China#5G #China #Chips
JF Technology’s Dato’ Foong Wei Kuong: Malaysia’s 5G Flagbearer in China
Dato’ Foong Wei Kuong heads the fast-rising semiconductor company JF Technology Bhd (JF Tech), which he founded in 1999 and grew into one of the top three test contacting solutions providers in the world with over 200 MNC clients and owner of 68 patents filed worldwide.
In 2020, Dato’ Foong led JF Tech into China via a 5G partnership with Huawei, gaining access to her vast market of over 1.4 billion people.
(Vistage Malaysia engaged Do More to conduct this interview. V...
2022-08-0624 min
Property Hub - Investment Insights & InspirationGet Invested: John Foong on inspiring confidence in the property DomainTechnology and the digital world continues to change the way we engage with property. John Foong from Domain talks about what it means for you. It wasn’t long ago when access to property information and resources was scant and real estate agents held all the cards. Now the tables have turned, we have the control and access to more information than we could ever need - some good, some bad! How do we successfully navigate this new and ever improving world, where property business is now conducted anywhere at any time from the palm of...
2022-06-241h 06
The Project Chatter PodcastS5E111: Special Edition - the presenters of EVA26 curated by Steve WakeIn this episode we bring you a special broadcast from EVA26. After almost 3 years absence, EVA curated by Steve Wake returns with a bang and the Project Chatter Podcast's Dale Foong was lucky enough to interview the speakers, poets, composers and the one and only Michael Rosen!
You'll hear snippets from the various presenters, a poem and the band plays us out in this special edition. Check out the lineup below:
Steve Wake - Opening and closing remarks
Paul Lyalls - EVA Poet in residence
Martin Paver - Performance Enhancing Data Analytics
Natalie Moyes, Marco Frisenda...
2022-03-202h 22
The Sunday Lunch Project Manager#69 Dale Foong & Val Mathews, The Project Chatter Guys (Part 2)This week we have part two of my chat with Dale Foong & Val Mathews, The Project Chatter Podcast Guys.
Dale and Val are passionate project professionals with a collective experience spanning over 30 years combined. Curious and Knowledgeable they make an incredible duo talking through all facets of project management and project delivery, from behaviour and culture to AI and beyond. What makes them so interesting to listen to is beyond us. All we know is they love talking shop with anyone who will listen and engage.
The show has been running since late 2019 and Dale and Val have garnered a fo...
2022-03-0656 min
The Sunday Lunch Project Manager#68 Dale Foong & Val Mathews, The Project Chatter Guys (Part 1)This week we have part one of my chat with Dale Foong & Val Mathews, The Project Chatter Podcast Guys.
Dale and Val are passionate project professionals with a collective experience spanning over 30 years combined. Curious and Knowledgeable they make an incredible duo talking through all facets of project management and project delivery, from behaviour and culture to AI and beyond. What makes them so interesting to listen to is beyond us. All we know is they love talking shop with anyone who will listen and engage.
The show has been running since late 2019 and Dale and Val have garnered a...
2022-02-201h 04
Elevate: The Official Podcast of Elite Agent MagazineLessons from Google and Uber: Domain’s John Foong on leadership, learning, and building partnerships for success
From Google to Uber, Domain’s new Chief Revenue Officer John Foong has a resume that reads like the who’s who of the corporate world.
Along the way he has established a global reputation as someone who consistently leads his teams to success.
In an Elevate podcast that is packed full of leadership insight and lessons that translate from both Uber and Google to real estate, John talks about his approach to leadership, the mistakes he’s made along the way, and the strategies he now puts in place to build partnerships with h...
2022-02-1135 min
Cult Classic CallbackThe Goonies with Sen-Foong LimEpisode 32 - Sen-Foong Lim Sen-Foong Lim can be found on Twitter @SenFoongLim, on the Meeple Syrup Show, and the podcast Ludology. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
2022-02-011h 01Snyder’s ReturnInterview - Banana Chan / Sen-Foong Lim - Exquisite Crime KickstarterSend us a textToday I talk with Board Game and TTRPG Creators, Podcaster, Kickstarters and horror enthusiasts - Banana Chan and Sen-Foong Lim.We discuss TTRPG Kickstarter Projects including 'Exquisite Crime', Calibration Tools, Scrum-Mastering and much more.You can find Banana, Sen and all of their content via the links below.Twitter:https://twitter.com/bananachangameshttps://twitter.com/gameandacurryhttps://twitter.com/SenFoongLim...
2021-11-0855 min
Adventures of A Music EducatorMusic Research During A Pandemic | Episode 20 | Guest Lee Voon FoongThe pandemic has affected education worldwide and scholarly pursuits in music research is not left out. In this video podcast, I'm joined by Lee Voon Foong to discuss about some of the challenges and changes in the field of music research during this trying times. Is going virtual the only research method now? We also discussed a little about how the pandemic has affected music teaching and the learning attitudes of music teachers.
Timestamps
00:00 Host intro
00:35 Guest intro
07:55 Topic intro
09:07 Brief overview of Voon Foong's research
11:20 Type of...
2021-06-0350 min
The Form GuideThe Form Guide 018 with Wai Foong NgIn this episode, we delighted to welcome Wai Foong Ng. Foong is the Founder & CEO of Matchable, a B2B platform matching companies and their employees with innovative, upskilling volunteering projects at non-profits and impact startups.In this episode, we are be chatting to Foong about the benefit of helping others, ahead of the National Volunteers Week (1-7 June).Foong says: "I believe that every business should not just be about profit but also about purpose and operate in a way that isn't detrimental but instead benefits society and the environment.”🎵 Rick...
2021-05-2039 min
The CheckupEpisode 18: The COVID-19 Vaccination with Dr Lai Heng FoongAs we continue to witness the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, especially across countries like the UK, the US and of course, the devastating effect its having on India, the development and implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination has become an important and topical conversation for everyone.
In this episode of The Checkup, BN’s Kate Hickey and Hannah Shiel are joined, once again, by Dr Lai Heng Foong, an emergency physician and frontline worker, and Chair of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s Public Health and Disaster Committee. We talked to Dr Fo...
2021-05-1331 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 48 - Don't be r/choosingbeggarsThis week! Foong and Ron delve into the journey artists go through to create. While Foong always had a creative mind, Ron would describe himself as the furthest from anything creative but over time he's started to understand and appreciate the artists' time, the effort, the failures, the successes and the skills that's been built over many years. We briefly cover artist, podcaster and musician David Choe's creative outlet of creating art only to destroy it and creating again. Don't be a r/choosingbeggars, have a listen Resources mentionedDavid Choe's Instagram - bit.ly/3h8gzco
2021-05-0718 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 47 - Tech Tip (FPV drone and robot rejection)This week! Foong and Ron record another Tech Tip! We talk about Foong's new $2k+ Bitcoin-funded toy, Apple's Spring loaded event and Ron getting rejected (emotionally and professionally) by a robot. Crown Supermarket - bit.ly/2FVBpvr (use promo code: escape2020 for 15% off your order!)Support the showThere's a few ways to support us so we can continue to do what we do and the #1 way is to just subscribe to us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and leave us feedback or comments. If you want to support us financially, there's always...
2021-04-2729 min
The Purse Podcast#23: Building an impact startup and how to invest with Wai Foong NgFoong Ng is the founder and CEO of impact startup, Matchable.
Foong was previously a Director at PwC advising on structuring M&A deals for Private Equity and Real Estate Funds.
She also founded Suit & Pie, a blog and community for and about inspiring women (and men!) inspired by the Lean In / Sheryl Sandberg movement, and the Suits & Startups community, bringing together City workers and entrepreneurs.
She read Law with French Law at Cambridge University before becoming the accountant her parents always wanted her to be. In 2019, she left accounting to become the founde...
2021-04-2353 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 46 - STAY UNCOMFORTABLEThis week! Foong and Ron discuss pricing yourself out of opportunities and at what point *should* you become more selective in those opportunities. It's a dilemma many deal with: how do you balance a good career move that doesn't pay too well or being paid well the but opportunity doesn't push your career forward. Along the way the boys talk about being a deadweight to a company that is paying fairly well and not progressing towards your personal goalpost. Find your personal goalpost and STAY UNCOMFORTABLE!Crown Supermarket - bit.ly/2FVBpvr (use promo code: escape2020 for 15...
2021-04-1530 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 45 - The Scale of AttainabilityThis week! This week we'll actually release two episode. This is a shorter one and a regular length one on Friday. Again apologies, we're still trying to find out rhythm but we'll get there!This week! Foong and Ron compare put themselves on the Scale of Attainability. A simple concept that Foong (probably) created but essentially, it's how attainable is a $100k car for example. How attainable is your dream car or dream home and what is holding you back? We ask ourselves that question in this short episode!Support the showThere's a few ways...
2021-04-1214 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 44 - Foong has come full circle?This week! Well, before we get to this week, we want to apologise to our regular listeners for going on an impromptu hiatus. To keep it short and sweet, life and work had taken over our release schedule so we've been slack when it came to the Escape Rope. Unfortunately, the video release will have to continue its hiatus while we endeavour to churn out the weekly audio episode. Despite the podcast's hiatus, we've continued to record weekly so we have plenty of CLASSIC content in bag.This week! After almost 2 years since we started recording ourselves, Foong has...
2021-03-1227 min
創業早點明 StartUpInterview #11 - Captain James Foong - The Sailor with 14K followers on LinkedInCaptain James Foong, AFNI 33 years old Malaysian seafarer with 15 years of sailing exposure including command experience with holding a Master Mariner CoC class 1 at age 28 certified by the Government of New Zealand. In short The sailor with 14K followers on LinkedIn. How to join Captain James Foong event on 19 Feb 2021? Easy! Register by clicking here http://bit.ly/YHOW_19Feb21 (reminder email to those who had donated and confirmed by receipt) https://pay.firstory.me/user/startup Powered by Firstory Hosting
2021-02-0720 min
Robosaurus Rawrs Podcast#016 How to thrive as a freelance artist w/ Nick FoongFreelancing as an artist can seem daunting. However, it need not be when we know our worth and our strengths.
As a professional, Nicholas Foong plays to his strengths and is flexible enough to adapt and challenge himself to expand his range of work.
Join us in conversation as Singaporean concept artist, Nicholas shares his experiences working as a freelance artist in Los Angeles!
Check out his art:
Website: http://www.nicholasfoong.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickk_nitro
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2020-12-0841 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 43 - F45 has made my life betterThis week! Foong and Ron discuss the merits of F45 to get you back "on the path". F45 is a world wide fitness phenomenon with millions of participants across nearly 50 countries around the world. For most, like Ron, would shirk at the $65AUD weekly fee but Foong sees it a different way. After a number of months and an F45 challenge later, he sees the value of not having to create your own fitness plans and instead just show up and get to work. Along the way, we discuss Ron's workout routine and a mental challenge Foong deals with on...
2020-11-2223 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 42 - I hate my jobThis week! Foong and Ron discuss the idea of working a job that just isn't a good fit but it pays the bills? Recently, an acquaintance of ours in a executive position resigned after 6mths on the job because the fit just wasn't there even though the prestige and money was. Making that decision to leave good money on the table isn't easy but sometimes it's the right one. Along the way, we discuss some Indian police "entrepreneurship" and also Ring's new in-home security drone!Resources mentionedRing’s latest security camera is a drone that flies ar...
2020-11-0527 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 41 - Tech Tips and The Sexual OnionsThis week! Foong and Ron get into something we've wanted to discuss for a while, TECH! The short segment, unofficially called Tech Tip, is where we give you our thoughts on this past week's tech news but we won't delve in too deep, it'll be just the tip. Is the Pixel 5 right for you? Along the way, we discuss FB blocking an ad with an image of a basket of onions because it thought it was "too sexual" and we also give our thoughts on social media and the creation of echo chambers. It's a shorter episode, more digestible but...
2020-10-2619 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 40 - Mike Tyson's change and being a guest on another podcastThis week! Foong and Ron discuss Mike Tyson's change in demeanor in his latest appearance on JRE. Between his appearance a year ago and after getting into fighting shape for his exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr, it's a stark difference. Along the way we debrief our guest appearance on the B-Side Word, the great Chadwick Boseman's passing and reinventing yourself!Crown Supermarket - bit.ly/2FVBpvr (use promo code: escape2020 for 15% off your order!)Support the showThere's a few ways to support us so we can continue to do what we do...
2020-10-1200 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 39 - $65USD per hr for being a "Karen"This week! Foong and Ron discuss a job opportunity that popped up in the US, paying a "Karen" $65USD an hr.....to be a Karen! We've all seen a Karen on the interwebs but for those that don't know what a "Karen" is, it's an obnoxious, rude and belittling lady who always demands to "speak to the manager." Well, there's a well-paying job for the Karen's out there. Along the way, we discuss Foong's new venture, working out and the podcasting landscape.Resources mentioned'Call-a-Karen:' Company wants to pay a hyper-critical 'Karen' $65/hour to review products...
2020-09-2729 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 38 - Mentally detach from work and am I an A-hole?This week! Foong and Ron discuss mentally detaching work and life. It's often hard not to think about work even when you're not at work so how does Foong mentally detach? Why is it easier for some people and harder for others? Along the way, we ask ourselves if we're actually A-holes in the eyes of others, we talk about an entrepreneur who charges $10k for a beyond the grave message and we tell dumb stories of our youths.Resources mentionedCoffin confessor Bill Edgar ‘interrupts funerals’ on behalf of the dead - bit.ly/2ZAsZjEHow to Know...
2020-09-1326 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 37 - I was happier at 18This week! Foong and Ron discuss the happiness curve! What does happiness have to do with lifestage? According to research, you're happier when you were younger, until you reach your late 40's where unhappiness is at its peak but also that's when things start looking up. How do you bend that happiness curve? What makes you happy? Is it material wealth? Is it being asset rich? Or is it something less physical?Resources mentionedResearch Shows People Become Increasingly Unhappy Until Age 47.2. - bit.ly/3gKaBdKWant to Be a Lot Happier? Never Do Any of These 9 Things...
2020-08-3126 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 36 - Conspiracy thoughts and being risk averseThis week! Foong and Ron give our thoughts on social media as a source of news, conspiracy theorists and being risk averse. What do people conspiracy theorist and social media have in common? Everything! And why you should be looking at the source of the news you're browsing, especially if it's an important topic. Also, what does it mean to take real business risk? What does that mean to you?Resources mentionedAmericans Who Mainly Get Their News on Social Media Are Less Engaged, Less Knowledgeable - pewrsr.ch/3guanauSupport the showThere's...
2020-08-2435 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 35 - Confronting your fearsThis week! Foong and Ron discuss taking steps towards confronting a fear to make progress. Everybody has fears, whether its spiders, snakes or something more internal, like self-doubt or the fear of disappointing someone. Foong and Ron both detail fears they personally have. Confronting and addressing that fear as a challenge rather than something to avoid is vital in progressing as an ever-improving person. Resources mentionedFear Setting: A Checklist Template for Defining Your Fears - bit.ly/30ZQ2oYTim Ferris - Why you should define your fears instead of your goals - bit.ly/3iNrR38Jocko...
2020-08-1630 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 34 - This guy has 32 Uni degrees!This week! Foong and Ron found a guy with 32 uni degrees and certificates...32! What does a guy do with 32 degrees?! Along the way, we talk about self-censorship, self-improvement and Gary Vee's mantra of 'content, content, content'. Oh yeah and somehow we got onto the topic of love languages...really. We sprinkle in plenty of banter in between and this ended up being another awesome session!Resources mentionedIndonesian Man with 32 Degrees and Certifications - https://bit.ly/2XKJZCRWog's going on PodcastWhat Are the 5 Love Languages? - https://bit.ly/2PDxmVw Support th...
2020-08-1033 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 33 - We're hiring a Virtual AssistantThis week! Foong and Ron discuss hiring and using a Virtual Assistant. Foong recounts his experience working with a virtual assistant for the first time. It isn't all smooth sailing but once things get going, they can provide a ton of value. Along the way, we touch on stress, thoughts on being on Youtube and we argue about what is success.Support the showThere's a few ways to support us so we can continue to do what we do and the #1 way is to just subscribe to us on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and leave...
2020-08-0322 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 31- Is being funny a learned skill?This week! Foong and Ron talk about Foong's insecurity about not being funny enough! Is being funny natural? Is it a learned skill? Is Foong funny enough? It's a bit of a lighter topic which we hope to do more of in the short term because it truly was fun (for Ron anyway). Along the way, we also talk about the emerging COVID-19 second wave which began in Victoria and a couple of hotspots in NSW has now sprung up, right near Foong!ResourceIs being funny a learned skill? - https://bit.ly/3jl9dRy
2020-07-2037 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 30 - Balancing a weekly podcast with full time workFirst things first, APOLOGIES! We couldn't publish an episode the week before and this week was a few days late! This isn't where we want to be in terms of consistent show release but it's been difficult with both of us working full time but we're looking to improve things and gain some efficiencies!This week! Foong and Ron discuss the realities of trying to put out a weekly podcast while also balancing full time work. While the show is only around 30-40min , the amount of preparation and behind-the-scene production is many multiples of that. We've finally hit...
2020-07-1325 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEscape Sesh 1.0 - First free flow (video!) episodeThis week! Foong and Ron experiment with a free flow episode and we jump on the video for the first time! No script, minimal preparation and only some ideas; just flowing thoughts and conversation. We cover random topics like criticism, ego and TikTok!It's a test(!) and we would love to get some feedback on whether you vibe with this content, you prefer the regular programming or you like a bit of both. Feedback is how we growVideo link:https://youtu.be/FpEz4sGi9CQSupport us by using our Amazon link...
2020-06-2824 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 28 - Overcoming the pain of spending moneyThis week! Foong and Ron discuss the purpose of money and how we both value it differently based on our experiences. We cover how money was viewed in Ron's family growing up and how parting with money is more pain than just an exchange of value. Along the way, we talk about Ron's key learnings from his evolving relationship with money as more than just a way to collect wealth but a potential way to build wealth. Regardless of how you view/value money, this will give you some perspective of how two people with differing views on money has...
2020-06-1939 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 27 - Foong finds a MentorThis week! Foong and Ron talk about mentorship and the merits of having a mentor. In this episode, Foong talks about how he unexpectedly found himself a mentor and the value he's already gotten. Along the way, we discuss 3 ways to find a mentor and what to look for in an effective mentor-mentee relationship. 0:00 - Foong finds a mentor12:40 - Our thoughts on mentors22:24 - Three ways to find a mentorSupport us by using our Amazon linkAll you need to do is click through on the link above, buy what you were already...
2020-06-1238 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 26 - Recovery, stability and reaching new heights. Ft Erick ManaloThis week! Foong and Ron is once again joined by Erick Manalo as he takes us through a journey of addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts and what his escape ropes were during those times. In Part 2, he brings us in for his recovery from his depression, addiction and reaching new heights. We also talk about his various philosophies and of course, The 3 Bok podcast!This is a particularly revealing, confronting story and we should warn listeners that there are themes of suicide and drug addiction but it is a worthy listen especially for those who are going through these experiences...
2020-06-0551 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 25 - Dealing with addiction, depression and hitting rock bottom - Erick Manalo Part 1This week! Foong and Ron are joined by a very special guest, fellow BJJ practitioner, Erick Manalo as he takes us through a journey of addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts and what his escape ropes were during those times. Part 1 is a deep dive into his experiences of seeing of the worst of humanity early life and his subsequent descent to the lowest point his his life. This is a particularly revealing and confront story and we should warn listeners that there are themes of suicide and drug addiction but it is a worthy listen especially for those who are...
2020-05-2941 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 24 - Using the concept of IKIGAI to find your purposeThis week! Foong and Ron discuss the concept of Ikigai, the Japanese concept of "the reason for being." Who has been at work and asked themselves, why am I doing this if I'm not enjoying it? For most people the answer is, money. But what about the motivations outside of money? This episode, we explore the four elements of Ikigai; passion, mission, vocation, profession and how to use it as a guide to find fulfilment in life.6:11 - Context to the principles of Ikigai6:35 - Principle 1 - What do you love?8:55 - Principle 2 - What are you good at?11:13...
2020-05-2338 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 23 - The Escape Rope Podcast is back for Season 2!Aaaaand we're back!New intro, new attitude and renewed focus on bringing better, more diverse content!This week! Foong and Ron talks about our little break and the idea of an a-ha moment! You ever just grinded out on something days and just when you're about to call it quits, you decide just create a little distance from that project for a moment? Revisiting something with fresh eyes, like we have, often allows you to see things from a different perspective and that's when new creative ideas or different ways of working comes to light.1:23...
2020-05-1734 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 22 - What lifestyle do you want to lead?This week! Foong and Ron pose the question, what kind of lifestyle do we want to lead? Am I a job to job freelancer? A small business owner? Or am I more of a 9-5 salaried professional? Answering that question will help you determine where your might find more fulfilment that leads to happiness.Oh and we're talking a VERY short one week break to reload, re-calibrate, re-engage and come back on the attack come early May. Stay tuned for the next episode!1:40 - Ron has some skills in creating motivational posters.10:50 - Foong got his drone stuck...
2020-04-3036 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 21 - Dispelling the 4 podcast mythsThis week! Foong and Ron discuss the 4 myths of starting a podcast. These are the myths which stop many people from starting their own podcast and to some extent, held us back from starting our podcast earlier. And in this episode, we'll dispel those myths which then hopefully will give you the confidence to start recording!Another fascinating episode which we hope you all enjoy! All the gear we use: Audio Technica AT2020Audio Technica ATH-M40XFocus Rite Scarlett 2i2Zoom H6 RecorderNeewer Mic StandCable Creation XLR cableVoicemeeter BananaSupport us by using our...
2020-04-2229 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 20 - Coming to terms with ending a business ventureThis week! Foong and Ron discuss finally pulling the plug on his business. We talk about Foong coming to terms with the state of his market business in light of the coronavirus effectively shutting it down and whether it was worth pursing through these tough times. We deep dive into the mindset of quitting a project especially when it doesn't align with your passion.Resources mentionedKnowing When It’s Time To Quit A Business VentureUnderstanding when to quit and when to stickSupport us by using our Amazon linkAll you need to...
2020-04-1743 min
Phenomenal & AsianMeet Foong | Founder at MatchableThis week’s guest is Foong Ng, Founder of Matchable, a platform offering employees game-changing opportunities to work with not-for-profits and startups on innovative projects. We chat about the difficult switch Foong made from a PwC Tax Director to female entrepreneur and the guilt that comes with it, especially telling your Asian parents. Foong and I actually share very similar stories, I used to work for PwC too and set up my own company almost 5 years ago but I've always wondered, if more Asians could hear inspiring stories like Foong's, would we have more confidence in making our own ca...
2020-04-1528 min
Phenomenal & AsianMeet Foong | Founder at MatchableThis week’s guest is Foong Ng, Founder of Matchable, a platform offering employees game-changing opportunities to work with not-for-profits and startups on innovative projects. We chat about the difficult switch Foong made from a PwC Tax Director to female entrepreneur and the guilt that comes with it, especially telling your Asian parents. Foong and I actually share very similar stories, I used to work for PwC too and set up my own company almost 5 years ago but I've always wondered, if more Asians could hear inspiring stories like Foong's, would we have more confidence in making our own ca...
2020-04-1529 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 19 - What equipment did we use to start our podcastThis week! Foong and Ron pull an episode out from the vaults where we do our first trimester report. Along the way, we give listeners an in-depth look at our podcast set up. Starting a podcast is both easier and harder than we thought. Easier in the sense that it's not hard to start recording but hard in the sense that it's not easy to make it look and sound good.And hey guys, if you are avid podcast listeners like Foong and Ron are and you want to start your own, Buzzsprout is helping us out...
2020-04-0837 min
The Project Chatter PodcastS1E10: A career in PMO (& debating!): Dale FoongAny reference to projectlabs.co or the pmoshow has now been superseded by projectchatterpodcast.com. For more information, blogs, and contact details please visit www.projectchatterpodcast.com. Enjoy the pod… This episode we put host Dale Foong in the...
2020-04-0755 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 18 - The birth of a viral sensation ft Yema Akbar - Co Founder of Mr KoyaThis week! Foong and Ron has on a VERY special guest, one of the co-founders of Mr Koya, Yema Akbar! Mr Koya, recently went viral at the end of 2019 with their special edition shirt, the Mahalo Scomo, which parodied Aussie PM Scott Morrison's poorly timed vacation to Hawaii in the depths of the Australian Bushfires. While capturing the hearts of Australians and being picked up by overseas news outlets too, Mr Koya also donated $35,000 (all profits) from the limited edition to shirt to the bushfire relief efforts.We speak with Yema about how Mr Koya started, its...
2020-04-0158 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 17 - Covid-19 and where you can get some financial assistanceThis week! Foong and Ron discuss how you can get help if you're doing it tough with this coronavirus hanging about! We discuss the Centerlink and what you should be doing to come out better on the other side of this. Along the way, we talk about how companies are finding new opportunities during the harshest restrictions we've seen in our lifetimes. Resources'Take your brain to the gym': Lockdown great place to learn new skills https://bit.ly/2xrbO8JMore financial support for coronavirus affected job seekers and studentshttps://bit.ly/2...
2020-03-2542 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 16 - Caught Up In The Coronavirus Pandemic!This week! Foong and Ron discuss feeling the sting of the covid-19 pandemic from a daily life and business standpoint! While we've been relatively healthy so far, Foong's business and Ron's work has already been impacted. Along the way, we also discuss the public reaction to the virus and we disagree on the level of caution/panic we should be in. As we get deeper into this pandemic, the economy appears to continue to be on a downward trend and almost certainly heading towards a recession. And because of that, we go through a short list of...
2020-03-1842 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 15 - Foong finally decided that it's time to get a jobThis week! Foong and Ron discuss Foong's big turnaround on an idea that he's been against for some time, working for someone else again. In this insightful episode, we deep dive into the mindset of an entrepreneur who's been his own boss and putting ego and ideals aside to supplement cash flow when times at the main hustle is getting tougher. Along the way, we also discuss the positives (so far) of the new jobResources mentioned5 Tips to Chase Your Entrepreneurial Pursuit While Working a Full-Time Job:https://bit.ly/2ICgYkJ
2020-03-1130 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 14 - Foong Turns 30. Is His Life Over?This week! Phuong turns 30 and we discuss our experience entering our 30's and advice we would give to our 20 year old self. We go over a list (yes, another one!) of key life lessons from a group of interviewees in their 30's, 40's and 50's for someone who's just entering their 30's.Whether you're in your late teens, mid-20's or 30 already, this is a great episode to help prepare you for your dirty thirties or even reaffirm some things you already expected. Resources mentioned10 life lessons to excel in your 30s...
2020-03-0347 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp12 - Self-Awareness 101This week! Foong and Ron discuss our personalities, how we deal with others and how we deal with each other. Foong completes a personality test and his results surprises him. Along the way, we also discuss expectations we have of ourselves and from others. Tune in for a real interesting deep dive into self-awareness!Resources mentionedTake the quiz online:https://www.gotoquiz.com/your_personality_1Further Reading on the Merrill-Reid personality testPersonal Styles & Effective PerformanceSupport us by using our Amazon linkAll you need to do...
2020-02-1959 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 11 - Three Ways To Make Money OnlineThis week! Foong and Ron discuss 3 ways to make money online! Two ways we agree is a great way to make money and we go pretty deep on the one way we disagree on. Come listen to find out what those are! Along the way, we talk about Ron's new morning routine (let's see if he keeps up) and a quick update on his weight loss journey!Resources mentionedGumtree Economy Reporthttps://bit.ly/2HbLwcvFiverrhttps://bit.ly/31NzcZbAirtaskerhttps://bit.ly/2HdH5O6Freelancerhttps://bit.ly/2ONaWRNUpworkhttps://bit.ly/38lqJPoUpwork freelancing economy reporthttps://bit.ly/2...
2020-02-1158 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 9 - 7 Mistakes Of A New EntrepreneurThis week! Foong and Ron discuss Jocko's episode 212 and how we relate to his podcast. We also cover the 7 mistakes that new entrepreneurs make when starting out and Foong talks about the mistakes that he relates to.Articles7 Most Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make - https://bit.ly/3aQbEHgBooks:Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual - Jocko Willinks https://amzn.to/2UbbioGThe Dip - Seth Godin https://amzn.to/2RZYMFRTools of Titan - Tim Ferris https://amzn.to/3aVr5OLJab Jab Jab Right Hook - Gary Vee https...
2020-01-291h 15
The Escape Rope PodcastEp 8 - Personal #InfluencersThis week! Foong and Ron talk about the ones close to us who were an influence in our life and how we in turn, influence each other. Along the way, we talk about the new tech that was unveiled at CES 2020, a sweet new podcast kit to giveaway and the Japanese art of budgeting - of which Ron forgot the name of at the time.Read more about CES - Tech overview of CES 2020Buy the book here - Kakeibo - The Japanese Art of Mindful spendingRead more about Kakeibo Here - Kakeibo: The mindful Japanese Budgeting system t...
2020-01-2258 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp7 - Scripting Your Life For 2020This week! Foong and Ron talk about our individual goals we want to focus on. Along the way, we recap our respective Christmas and New Years holiday period, focusing on the macro view but work in the micro and first hand experience of bush fire devastation and where to donateBush fire donation websitesNSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITYCELESTE BARBER FUNDRAISER FOR THE RFSWIRES ANIMAL RESCUEWWF - Australia's conservation organisationHelp the Koala's gofundmeRSPCA Bushfire appealNote...
2020-01-1552 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp6 - Stanley Suwantika - Lessons in starting a leather manufacturing businessThis week! Foong and Ron brings on the podcast's second guest, Stanley Suwantika, a young entrepreneur from Indonesia. Along the way, we talk about his humble entrepreneurial beginnings, managing his businesses and a heartbreaking but important lesson he learnt that would help shape the entrepreneur he aims to bestefanseverin.com - Stefan SeverinSupport us by using our Amazon linkAll you need to do is click through on the link above, buy what you were already going to buy and we get a small kickback from...
2020-01-091h 22
The Escape Rope PodcastEp5 - Too Close For ComfortThis week! Foong and Ron talk about the power of viral marketing! Along the way, we talk about the devastating Australian bushfires and providing value to consumersAlso, we have mugs to give away! All you have to do to be in the draw is to rate and comment on iTunes or Stitcher and we'll select the most constructive piece of feedback and send out to you one of our super special, ultra limited and pretty cool podcast mugs!Merry Christmas, happy holidays and have a wonderful new yearhttps://us...
2019-12-3135 min
The Escape Rope PodcastEp4 - 2020 VisionThis week! Foong and Ron talk about plans and vision for 2020! Along the way, we talk future 30 day challenges, events to attend and of course, expensive ways to document content for you all. Oh and we got merch!We really hope you enjoy the episode! if you have any comments or feedback, please let us know on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Support us by using our Amazon linkAll you need to do is click through on the link above, buy what you were already going to buy and we...
2019-12-2657 min