<description>&lt;p&gt;As the year comes to an end, I’ve curated a Best of Quick Wins 2025 episode with some useful and practical tips shared this year on Asian Business Owners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we cover three areas many founders struggle with:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a strong personal brand using LinkedIn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using virtual assistants (VAs) to save time and focus on what really matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exploring funding options beyond venture capital&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more content, &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;follow me on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Practical end-of-year tips to improve your personal branding, save time and fund your business differently

As the year comes to an end, I’ve curated a Best of Quick Wins 2025 episode with some useful and practical tips shared this year on Asian Business Owners. In this episode, we cover three areas many founders struggle with:<ul><li>Building a strong personal brand using LinkedIn</li><li>Using virtual assistants (VAs) to save time and focus on what really matters</li><li>Exploring funding options beyond venture capital</li></ul> For more content, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">follow me on LinkedIn</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BEST OF Quick Wins 2025: LinkedIn, VAs & Funding Without VC Money

<description>&lt;p&gt;2025 didn’t come with a big breakthrough moment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instead, it quietly taught me lessons that reshaped how I think about business, creativity and myself as a founder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode of &lt;em&gt;Asian Business Owners&lt;/em&gt;, I reflect on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Figuring things out as I go (even if I want control)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listening to that inner voice when something feels “off”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Being okay with being misunderstood&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These lessons didn’t arrive loudly but they made me more confident, more aligned and more resilient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope these lessons will help you too and I'd love to know what you learned this year. Tell me on IG (@abo.pod) or LinkedIn (link below).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:00)&amp;nbsp;Welcome To Asian Business Owners&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:32)&amp;nbsp;Reflecting on 2025: Key Lessons Learned&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:25)&amp;nbsp;Lesson 1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(05:05)&amp;nbsp;Lesson 2&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(07:37)&amp;nbsp;Lesson 3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(09:29)&amp;nbsp;Conclusion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the journey:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;abo.pod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Find me on &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The quiet lessons no one talks about when you’re building something of your own

2025 didn’t come with a big breakthrough moment. Instead, it quietly taught me lessons that reshaped how I think about business, creativity and myself as a founder. In this solo episode of Asian Business Owners, I reflect on:<ul><li>Figuring things out as I go (even if I want control)</li><li>Listening to that inner voice when something feels “off”</li><li>Being okay with being misunderstood</li></ul> These lessons didn’t arrive loudly but they made me more confident, more aligned and more resilient. I hope these lessons will help you too and I'd love to know what you learned this year. Tell me on IG (@abo.pod) or LinkedIn (link below). Timestamps:(00:00)&nbsp;Welcome To Asian Business Owners(00:32)&nbsp;Reflecting on 2025: Key Lessons Learned(01:25)&nbsp;Lesson 1(05:05)&nbsp;Lesson 2(07:37)&nbsp;Lesson 3(09:29)&nbsp;Conclusion Follow the journey:💬 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">abo.pod</a>📲 Find me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The 3 Real Lessons 2025 Taught Me as a Founder

<description>&lt;p&gt;Cold emailing makes you uncomfortable? You’re not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this new Quick Wins episode, I walk you through 3 practical ways to attract new clients organically without sending a single cold email.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll break down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How to pick ONE platform and own it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How to partner with complementary businesses &amp;amp; influencers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Why events still work and how to use them to your advantage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, a bonus pro tip that instantly makes your brand more relatable and memorable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Content:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:15) You Hate Cold Emailing?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:43) #1 Pick One Platform&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:29) #2 Partner With Local Businesses&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(02:10) #3 Host Events&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(02:39) #4 Paid Ads &amp;amp; SEO&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(03:20) Bonus Pro Tip To Make Your Brand Relatable&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(03:41) Final Tips &amp;amp; Conclusion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Follow me on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Simple, practical strategies to attract new leads without the awkward outreach

Cold emailing makes you uncomfortable? You’re not alone. In this new Quick Wins episode, I walk you through 3 practical ways to attract new clients organically without sending a single cold email. We’ll break down:• How to pick ONE platform and own it• How to partner with complementary businesses &amp; influencers• Why events still work and how to use them to your advantage Plus, a bonus pro tip that instantly makes your brand more relatable and memorable. Content:(00:15) You Hate Cold Emailing?(00:43) #1 Pick One Platform(01:29) #2 Partner With Local Businesses(02:10) #3 Host Events(02:39) #4 Paid Ads &amp; SEO(03:20) Bonus Pro Tip To Make Your Brand Relatable(03:41) Final Tips &amp; Conclusion <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow me on LinkedIn</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

QUICK WINS: How to Find New Clients Without Cold Emailing

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this solo episode, I share about my&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;bandwidth limit and what happens when I ignore it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are the early signals your brain sends when it needs a break?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I talk through my own recent experience of pushing too far, what it taught me and how I created the space I needed to reset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll hear:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;– The difference between being tired and being mentally overloaded&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;– Practical ways to recharge quickly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;– Why recovery is actually a business skill&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;– How to stay grounded while juggling multiple roles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:00)&amp;nbsp;Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:28)&amp;nbsp;Personal Struggles and Realisations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:11)&amp;nbsp;Signs You Need a Break&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:52)&amp;nbsp;Lessons Learned from Exhaustion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(04:02)&amp;nbsp;Creating Space for Recovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(05:16)&amp;nbsp;Practical Tips to Recharge&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(07:41)&amp;nbsp;Final Thoughts &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:29&amp;nbsp;Closing Remarks and Call to Action&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the journey:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;abo.pod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 Find me on &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How to recognise the early signals, protect your mental bandwidth and stay productive without burning out

In this solo episode, I share about my bandwidth limit and what happens when I ignore it. What are the early signals your brain sends when it needs a break?I talk through my own recent experience of pushing too far, what it taught me and how I created the space I needed to reset. You’ll hear:– The difference between being tired and being mentally overloaded– Practical ways to recharge quickly– Why recovery is actually a business skill– How to stay grounded while juggling multiple roles Timestamps:(00:00)&nbsp;Introduction to Asian Business Owners Podcast(00:28)&nbsp;Personal Struggles and Realisations(01:11)&nbsp;Signs You Need a Break(01:52)&nbsp;Lessons Learned from Exhaustion(04:02)&nbsp;Creating Space for Recovery(05:16)&nbsp;Practical Tips to Recharge(07:41)&nbsp;Final Thoughts 08:29&nbsp;Closing Remarks and Call to Action Follow the journey:💬 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">abo.pod</a>📲 Find me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>🎧 Subscribe to Asian Business Owners wherever you listen to it!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

When Your Brain Says Stop: Why Founders Need to Watch Their Bandwidth

<description>&lt;p&gt;How to get repeat customers who love your brand?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Quick Wins episode is here to help. Learn how to:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personalise your customer experience from day one&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Launch a simple but effective loyalty programme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay top-of-mind with consistent social engagement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grow your online community, not just traffic and build an engaged audience with brand ambassadors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Content:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:00)&amp;nbsp;Introduction to ABO Quick Wins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:39)&amp;nbsp;Personalise Your Customer Experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(01:33)&amp;nbsp;Create a Simple Loyalty Programme&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(02:16)&amp;nbsp;Engage Customers on Social Media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(02:50)&amp;nbsp;Conclusion and Final Tips&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Follow me on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Create real loyalty with personalisation, rewards and real connection

How to get repeat customers who love your brand? This Quick Wins episode is here to help. Learn how to:<ul><li>Personalise your customer experience from day one</li><li>Launch a simple but effective loyalty programme</li><li>Stay top-of-mind with consistent social engagement</li></ul> Grow your online community, not just traffic and build an engaged audience with brand ambassadors. Content:(00:00)&nbsp;Introduction to ABO Quick Wins(00:39)&nbsp;Personalise Your Customer Experience(01:33)&nbsp;Create a Simple Loyalty Programme(02:16)&nbsp;Engage Customers on Social Media(02:50)&nbsp;Conclusion and Final Tips <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-salameh-705059b1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow me on LinkedIn</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

QUICK WINS: 3 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty in Asia

I’m Carmen, host of Asian Business Owners (ABO) — a podcast featuring honest conversations with entrepreneurs across Asia. We dive into the real journey of building a business: the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review🎧 Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abo.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@abo.pod</a> on Instagram for behind-the-scenes<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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