PODCAST · business
The Business Bubble
by Nathan Yung
My name is Nathan. I'm your friend who is curious about the business world. I believe the world is a better place when people innovate and build, which is why I love business. On this show, I interview guests to understand how to win in their line of expertise.I've slugged through the 9-5 jobs, then started my own businesses, and now decided to share experiences from local Australian legends in business, social media, acting, and sport with the hopes that they will inspire you to innovate and build what has been on your heart.Grab your bubble tea and join us in the bubble.
Episodes
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#037 - Lydia Li | How She Turned Asian Flush Into A Million-Dollar Business
Lydia is the founder of iBlush, a patch she created to help people who get the red flush from alcohol. Her journey is pretty wild how she started this business from grassroots in 2020, and building it to be what it is today. Lydia is driven to also be a force for change for women in the business...
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#036 - Gong Grocer | Sydney's Premier Asian Supermarket Reveals Secrets Behind Shopping Psychology, What Supermarkets Will Be Like in the Future, How to Stand Out Amongst the Big Grocery Players
Brian and Vivian Nguyen are siblings who have come from a family with over 30 years of supermarket retailing experience. They brought one of the largest Asian Supermarkets, Gong Grocer to life in the heart of Sydney's CBD continuing in the spirit of their grandfather. Brian brings his wisdom from...
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#035 - Adrian Widjy | How Do You Monetise As A Content Creator, Trends To Look Out For on Social Media Creation, What Aussies Hate About Social Media
You know him as the man behind 'Places in Sydney You Must Visit' and also his main page covering food, fun and interesting products from Sydney to Shinjuku! In this exclusive podcast episode, Adrian and I take you behind the scenes of life as a content creator. Learn about monetising content, and...
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#034 - Jesse Grant | Why Disney Sucks Right Now, The Frustration of Hollywood's Obsession with Nostalgia, Why How He Grew His Movie YouTube Channel
This one is for the movie fans. Jesse runs his own successful movie YouTube channel, and we dive into the business side of Hollywood. We talk about the obsession with bring back everything nostalgic with movies, and what that will look like in the near future when everything runs out. As Disney...
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#033 - Steve Gavanas | "I Just Had To Get Out" How Steve Started A Global Vodka Company During Covid
*This episode is sponsored by Heymax. Download their app today to really milk the spending points system.* Steve is a friend of mine, and started one of the most successful new vodka drinks in the world over Covid. He got fed up driving a truck, and decided it was a time for change. Listen to his...
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#032 - Allen Fu | The Aussie Mentality is Sh*t, Learn to Embrace Your Inner-Chinese, Is Multi-Level-Marketing A Fraud?
Allen is a serial entrepreneur. He started his first business at 15, and has since then, started 14 more. You may have seen his viral content on TikTok or Instagram sharing his no-bullsh*t thoughts...and he doesn't care what you think of him. What I love about this conversation is that Allen and…
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#031 - Nicholas Remondos | Australia's Number 1 Content Creator in 2023, How Not To Get Demonetised on YouTube, How To Go Viral, Nick Explains Alien Conspiracy
This is the man. Nicholas is the guy behind Jamie Zhu's camera, the mind behind Luke Lavidis' viral videos. He knows what will keep you from swiping to the next video, and reveals his secrets in this episode. If you want to know how to get more views, then you'll love this episode. Nick has been…
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#030 - Christophe Belaicha | Personal Trainer Explains Why New Years Fitness Goals Fail, Biggest Struggles After Covid as a Trainer, And How To Make A Gym More Appealing
Christophe is a personal trainer, and my cousin. In one of my earlier unreleased episodes, Christophe and I dived into honest and shower thoughts related to the fitness industry. How does a gym appeal to new visitors to make them sign up? Why do New Year fitness goals fail? Are celebrity trainers...
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#029 - Cam Gullo | Touring With Delta Goodrem, How to Boost Your Music Streaming Numbers, How to Break Into the Music Industry
If you've met Cam Gullo, you'll know he gives nothing less than 120% to everything he does. From the moment you listen to this episode until the end, feel Cam's passion for music and for people. He recently toured with and played guitar for Delta Goodrem, and reveals what happens behind the…
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#028 - Wesley Senna Cortes | His First-Ever Podcast After The Bachelor Finale, His Apology to Brea, What Really Happens After the Rose Ceremonies, Faith and Dating Tips for Men
One of my long time friends, church brother and Bachelor on 10's The Bachelor Australia joined me for his first exclusive podcast after the show's finale. Wes spills the tea on the emotions he felt after the result of the finale, and what he did when he first got back from 5-weeks of filming. He...
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#027 - Rechelle Mansour | How to Find Your X-Factor as a Creator, Tips On Becoming A Model, What Does the Next Generation of Singers and Dancers Need to Succeed?
From dancing next to Jason Derulo on tour, to being trained by Britney Spears' dance coach, and releasing her debut single, Rechelle Mansour is a Sydney-prodigy in the arts and entertainment world. Rechelle also indulges us in the realities of the entertainment world when she was training with…
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#026 - Dion Woo | How He Became The Face of Sydney Chinatown (But He's Too Humble About That), Getting An Insight Behind The Scenes of Sydney's Entrepreneurs, Why Japanese Food is Trending
Sydney Chinatown's most recognised man, Dion Woo is the original influencer before all influencers. An entrepreneur and businessman at heart, Dion quickly rose to success in his restaurant ventures, and soon became recognised amongst all the business owners across Sydney. It was cool pulling back...
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#025 - Bishara Hatoum | How Fundo Became A Million-Dollar Company in a Short Time, Why Should You Start A Podcast, How We Should View Money
Host of the MVP Podcast, CEO of Fundo and the guy with the biggest heart for his family, Bishara Hatoum joined me to talk about our favourite things from how he views his high school doubters now, to interrupting the finance sector and the frustrating lessons he took away from working at...
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#024 - Jose Chandia | How Architecture Changes Your Psychology, Why Sydney Is Actually Quite Spooky, How Often Should You Renovate?
Jose Chandia is a Sydney-based Interior Architect. With an eye for luxury design and innovation, it was so interesting seeing the world around us from his lens. We unpack some things about Sydney and Melbourne architecture that you wouldn't really notice unless you had an architect show you. Jose...
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#023 - Kevin La | SydneyFoodBoy's Behind the Scenes Chat On Being A Foodie Influencer, Who Pays for His Meals, and Why Asians Have Bad Eyesight (He's An Optometrist)
One thing that Chris Hemsworth and Kevin La have in common, is that they can say people actually drool whenever they post something on social media. Life as a food influencer is not an easy one, as we learn that Kevin can spend up to 10 hours a week editing his food videos, and how he has to…
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#022 - Steve Chong | Founder of RICE Movement, Why Asians Are At The Forefront of 2023, Secrets of Storytelling, Why You Need To Take THAT Risk Today, Not Tomorrow
This is the episode where if you were to put into a blender everything that is fun about being an Asian from bubble tea, to ginger tea, and being 'yeet hay', then this episode will guarantee you a laugh. And then it gets serious quick as we lift the curtains about topics such as pastors falling…
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#021 - Amelia Soegijono | Why Analog Film Cameras Are Coming Back, Building A Profitable Photography Business During Covid, And Settling the Phone Camera Debate
Amelia Soegijono is a luxury destination & wedding photographer based in Sydney. During Covid, Amelia made one of the most interesting decisions to pivot her photography business for the future, and it’s not what you’d think. If you’re looking for a reason why your simple career may be impactful,...
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#020 - Andrew Gung | Dating Coach Reveals Why Indian Men Struggle With Dating, What Holds Men Back, And Why Nice Guys Finish Last
Andrew Gung is a entrepreneur in one of the most fascinating and possibly controversial industries in the world. Though the world might mistakenly call him a 'Pick Up Artist' or a 'Dating Coach', he refers to his role as a 'Core Confidence Coach'. As you dive into this episode, you will soon...
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#019 - Angus McLaren | The Untold Challenges Of Being A Child Actor, How Covid Has Changed Watching Movies, And The Possibility of H2O Coming Back
Did you know that 9 in every 10 girls had his character Lewis' posters on their walls during high school? Angus McLaren is an Australian TV and Film Icon and as you'll uncover throughout this open conversation, he is one of the most authentic, humble and genuine human beings on this planet. We...
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#018 - Peter Graham | Legendary Kickboxing World Champion Opens Up About His Biggest Rivals, On Coaching Spanian, and Why He Loves Japan
Peter 'The Chief' Graham is a former Australian Pro Kickboxing World Champ. We could go on about his titles, from being the World Heavyweight Champ, to MMA Champ but what we uncover in this episode is years of experience and the intense road from being abandoned as a child to being a father of…
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#017 - Luke Lavidis | Experience the Best Intro on This Podcast Yet, How to Plan an Explosive Event, and The Crazy Vision That Luke Has For Sydney in 2025
Move aside Hugh Jackman...Luke Lavidis is the real Greatest Showman of Sydney. He is the founder of 'Luke Lavidis Presents', and a fireball of passion and energy. Just listen to him talk here. Luke has a natural knack for seeing the impossible, possible. From his infamous house events that almost...
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#016 - Jamie Zhu | Why China is Freaking Awesome, How the Social Media Game Has Changed, & How You Can Beat Demons with Jesus
Jamie is Sydney's favourite creative. In this episode, listen to two ABCs (Aussie-born Chinese) talk about the business of social media, but not before we go back and forth on why China is actually a mind-blowing place to visit. For the first time, Jamie opens up about Jesus, and convinces you…
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#015 - Helge Pedersen | Ex-Hillsong Employee Reveals His Experience, Shares The Truth About Customer Service in the Property Industry, and His Opinion About Frozen as a Norwegian
Helge Pedersen has his views about Frozen as a Norwegian. A good friend and Property Manager at Service First Property Group in Sydney. He came to Australia to pursue Hillsong College back in 2015, and eventually worked for the megachurch. Since stepping away, Helge amassed success with his…
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#014 - Don Liang | Revealing All The Chinese Business Secrets, Why Doing Business Is Not As Hard As You Think, Why Starting At 4am Makes You Successful
Don Liang is someone I've been dying to have a conversation with. Because of local entrepreneurs like him, this podcast exists. He is the Co-Founder of CubeCorp, a Real Estate juggernaught in Sydney. Don unveils what actually happens behind the business meetings in private rooms in China, why...
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#013 - Natasha Zographakis | Revealing the Secrets Behind Psychotherapy, How to Actually Develop Your Emotional Intelligence & The Moment Her Client was a Girl With Split Personalities
In this unique episode, we go behind the scenes in the life of a professional psychotherapist and trauma counsellor. Natasha Zographakis is a Certified Practising Professional in the field, and unveils a lot of the secrets behind the minds of people. We dive into sensitive topics about being a...
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#012 - Thomas Tamine | How AI Is Changing Real Estate, Helping NRL Players Buy Homes, What Mindset You Need To Start A Business In Your 20s
This one is for the sports fans. What do you get when you cross two basketball-loving, business-orientated boys who love property? Thomas Tamine is the founder of The Gallery Real Estate and a buyer's agent for NRL Players. We discuss the stresses of juggling a child and a business at the same...
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#011 - Julie Spencer | Defying Your Parents To Start A Successful Music School, and Uncovering The Thing That Holds Us All Back From Our Ideas Being A Reality
After High School in true Asian fashion, Julie's mum brought her into Macquarie University to pursue the 'typical' Asian degree. Laser focused and knowing what her passion was, Julie went to study music, and has now built a successful music studio in Sydney's Inner West. She shares about parent...
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#010 - Dean Ren | Our Conversation That Got Over 1 Million Views Online Talking about Real Estate, and How Australia Now Belongs to China
We got controversial real quick on this one, and got a lot of hate on social media because of Dean's hot takes about the Australian Real Estate market. We open up a can of worms about China, Chinese people in Australia, the mindset of Chinese people, and how to remember people's names in a big...
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#009 - Sam Abdallah | CEO of Big Diamond Fine Jewellery and China's No. 1 Lebanese Supporter
He was probably the first Lebanese to go into China after Covid...and loved it. Sam is one of the trustworthy people in the jewellery business in Sydney. He runs his own company which creates custom made jewellery from rings, necklaces and even custom diamonds on Rolex watches. Sam has a keen eye...
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#008 - Michael Sik | Financial Advice Genius, Investment Wizard, and NBA Fan
Michael Sik is the Director of FinPeak Advisors, a financial planning firm in Sydney. With more than 20 years of experience, Michael has been my guy for everything business advice, and what's happening in the market. A family man, business owner, and my go-to NBA analyst, Michael knows all his...
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#007 - Joel Foong | Chinatown's Top Real Estate Agent
Before you list or buy your property, you need to hear what a genuine and honest real estate agent sounds like. Joel Foong is one of Chinatown's most successful real estate agents, spanning a career of more than a decade, and only in his thirties. Joel breaks down the possible recession, the...
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#006 - Jack Saunders | Musician
How does a composer come up with the creativity for a cinematic score? Jack and I talk about him being mistaken for Harry Styles, going viral, and his views on the music industry as a young composer. If you're a musician, you'll be entranced with Jack's knowledge on musicianship.
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#005 - Jess Najem | Bespoke Fashion House & Leather Designer
How do you find the creativity to create a wedding dress that can be worn on a beach ceremony in Maui, and simultaneously in a church? Jess Najem started her couture fashion brand JESSNAJEM from just an idea, and now travels the world to bring together a bespoke service for her clients. In this...
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#004 - Jason Wang | Insurance Broker
What could possibly get you up about the insurance industry? My good friend Jason Wang shares some key advice and tips around insurance for business people, and things to look out for. Born in China, and migrating to Australia at the age of 10, you just might find that Jason's mindset behind…
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#003 - Jami Emerson | Not For Profit Entrepreneur
Jami Emerson is a businesswoman, social entrepreneur, and lover of the Aussie surf. Having endured the challenges of chronic fatigue syndrome, she founded Chronic Hope, a Not-For-Profit organisation, with the aim to help those who have chronic illnesses to achieve better health outcomes and find...
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#002 - Tavita Pupuali'i | Corporate & Night Security Director, Commercial Real Estate Agent and Part-time Stand-up Comedian
What goes through your head when you got a gun in your face by a gang of bikies? Tavita Pupuali'i is the Director of Crowne Services, a top security company based in Sydney. He also is a commercial property manager, and the sexiest "cousin of Dwayne Johnson". We discuss about how not to be a…
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#001 - Jonny Halabi | CEO of Fastest Health & Wellness Devices, Former Boxer and Was Once Homeless
Jonny Halabi is the CEO of Calm Palm Australia. He began as a state professional boxer, to being homeless, to changing his life around when he found faith. He is now looking at global expansion for his business, and shares his findings on all things sleep and anxiety related.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
My name is Nathan. I'm your friend who is curious about the business world. I believe the world is a better place when people innovate and build, which is why I love business. On this show, I interview guests to understand how to win in their line of expertise.I've slugged through the 9-5 jobs, then started my own businesses, and now decided to share experiences from local Australian legends in business, social media, acting, and sport with the hopes that they will inspire you to innovate and build what has been on your heart.Grab your bubble tea and join us in the bubble.
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