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Open For Business

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Malaysia
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The flagship entrepreneurship show on BFM, featuring personal business stories from early stage start-ups, all the way to billionaire octogenarians in Malaysia and abroad. Notable guests include Martin Cooper (father of the mobile phone), Julian Assange (founder of WikiLeaks), Ralph Henry Baer (father of video games), Tony Buzan (Mindmap Guru), Isaac Tigrett (Hard Rock Cafe founder), Robert Kiyosa... more

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How did Selkirk scale a "mom-and-pop" hobby into a $200 million pickleball performance powerhouse?

In 2014, long before pickleball became America's fastest-growing sport, two teenage brothers opted out of college to start making pickleball paddles. ... more

In Malaysia's RM6 billion early childhood education market, the default playbook is simple: pack in as many children as possible, keep educator costs low, and lean on academic drills to justify premium fees. Justina Chen wants nothing to do with that... more

Senang has quietly become one of Malaysia's most interesting insurtech stories. The company hit EBITDA profitability in 2024. Gross Written Premium reached RM44.9 million. They've expanded to the Philippines. And they've gone from a micro-insurance s... more

For independent hotels and boutique operators across Southeast Asia, managing guest communication can be a logistical nightmare. Understaffed front desks are overwhelmed by fragmented messages across WhatsApp, Agoda, Airbnb, and direct emails. When c... more

Debbie Soh started her career as a home tutor before pivoting to an online model during the pandemic. By leveraging free, short-form math content on social media, she built a massive organic funnel that has propelled her bootstrapped company, Debbie ... more

Adrian Goh has been in the pet care game since 2004, eventually launching Wet Nose in 2011 to create a completely bootstrapped, neighbourhood pet hub.

Currently generating up to RM800,000 in annual revenue, the business relies on localised word-of-m... more

Virunthu at KL Town is currently recognised as Malaysia’s largest Indian food court, operating a vibrant, community-driven dining ecosystem. The platform was created to solve the high barrier to entry for small F&B entrepreneurs by removing the burde... more

The Hooton Retreat is a premium glamping and eco-tourism site in Negeri Sembilan.

By leveraging its direct adjacency to a permanent forest reserve, the business positions itself as a distraction-free destination for high-spending tourists and corpo... more

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Lee Wei Chee
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Debbie Soh
Founder of Debbie Soh Education
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Episode: How a TikTok Math Tutor Built a Seven Figure Business
Adrian Goh
Founder of Wet Nose Pet Shop
Wet Nose Pet Shop
Episode: Why Good Pet Groomers Are Harder to Find Than Customers
Gopal Rajendran
Founder of Virindu at KL Town
Virindu
Episode: The Real Hustle Behind Malaysia’s Biggest Indian Food Court
Bryan Gan
Founder and managing director of The Hooton Retreat
The Hooton Retreat
Episode: Getting High-Spending Tourists to Sleep in the Forest
Lakhshmi Suppiah
Founder of Ministry of Cakes
Ministry of Cakes
Episode: Baking Cakes That Actually Taste As Good As They Look
Airil Razali
CEO and co-founder, TYMBA Education Group
TYMBA Education Group
Episode: Why Investors Just Put RM10M Into This Malaysian Accounting School
Keefe Ong
Executive Director
Smart Reader Worldwide
Episode: Inside Malaysia's Multi-Million Ringgit Preschool Empire
Samuel Yee
CEO and founder of Bus Buddy Technologies
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Episode: Putting the Yellow School Bus in Your Pocket

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Rich Bradbury
Host known for his extensive experience in business conversations, bringing insightful questions and commentary to discussions with entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Roshan Kanesan
Co-host recognized for engaging storytelling and extracting valuable lessons from guests, contributing to informative discussions on entrepreneurship.

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Inside Malaysia's Multi-Million Ringgit Preschool Empire
Q: How do you balance rapid growth with maintaining quality across a large franchise network?
We conduct regular center visits, appoint key account managers for each center, and invest in ongoing training and alignment with the Smart Reader Kids method to ensure consistent experience and outcomes across all locations.
Inside Malaysia's Multi-Million Ringgit Preschool Empire
Q: What is the impact of the MOE policy change on your enrollment strategy for 6-year-olds?
We are focusing on a readiness-based approach. Rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all age-based enrollment, we assess each child's capabilities, tailor programs accordingly, and emphasize school readiness through our School Readiness Check.
Baking Cakes That Actually Taste As Good As They Look
Q: How do you price a highly customized product to ensure margins cover the intensive design hours?
Pricing accounts for raw materials, overhead, and especially design time; each custom cake can require days of work, so we include the labor hours in the price and offer options like dummy tiers to fit budgets while preserving perceived value.
Why Investors Just Put RM10M Into This Malaysian Accounting School
Q: What makes the B2B model and the CSR initiatives work, and how do you see the platform evolving?
We're using a lab-based, satellite-center approach that leverages the platform to deliver content across time zones efficiently. The B2B model includes upskilling teachers and collaborating with ACCA, with the platform evolving into a full SaaS ecosystem to support other disciplines and international schools.
Why Investors Just Put RM10M Into This Malaysian Accounting School
Q: How do you acquire students now, and what channels have the highest conversion rates?
Initially we focused on private student pipelines and MOUs with IPTAs, supported by a strong social media presence. We also engage directly with schools and professional bodies, leveraging partnerships and CSR programs to drive enrollments.

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The episodes provide a rich tapestry of insights, focusing primarily on entrepreneurship, the journeys of startups, and the challenges faced by businesses in various industries. Key themes include the evolution of innovative ideas, the importance of community and brand development, and the integration of technology across sectors such as aquaculture, automotive, e-commerce, and healthcare. The conversations often highlight the personal stories behind the ventures, revealing not only business strategies but also the motivations and human aspects that drive successful enterprises. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, as many guests discuss their efforts to create positive impacts in their respect... more

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