Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
Carmen Salameh
I'm Carmen, founder of Asian Business Owners (ABO). I share authentic stories of business owners and executives in Asia.
Learn what it’s really like to run a business, to meet success and handle struggles too.
What's the story of the human behind the business?
Walk away with inspiring journeys and life lessons from business owners.
For behind the scenes, join me on Instagram @abo.pod. To support me: leave 5 stars!
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Balancing Chaos and Clarity as an Entrepreneur With Adrien Barthel, Founder of Sleek, Company Secretary & Accounting Platform
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
11/06/24 • 39 min
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After a poor experience with an accountant, Adrien turned his frustration into a profitable business to solve a problem many business owners face: admin and paperwork.
Adrien founded Sleek in 2017 in Singapore, got a $25 million fundraise in 2021, expanded the business in Hong Kong, the UK and Australia, serving 16,000 clients.
Listen to our deep chat about the ability to balance what he called "artistic chaos" and organised milestones and business plans. We also talked about how personal life influences our business philosophy and about the importance of knowing how to handle conflict.
Content:
(02:41) Founding Sleek: The Origin Story
(04:24) Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Failure
(07:23) Modernizing Accounting: Making It Customer-Centric
(15:34) Balancing Personal and Professional Life
(22:12) Handling Conflict and Client Relations
(30:36) Future Plans for Sleek
(37:10) Advice for Entrepreneurs
👉 To find out more:Sleek website LinkedIn
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Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
To contact them: [email protected]
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TEASER - When Passion for Cakes Goes Viral
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01/20/25 • 0 min
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TEASER - Bridging the Gender Health Gap
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04/06/25 • 1 min
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*Art Talks*: Global Art Adventures with Jeremy Weltmann, Director of Over the Influence Gallery
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
03/19/25 • 34 min
In this second episode of my Art Talks series in line with Art Basel and Art Central in Hong Kong, I sat down with Jeremy Weltmann, Director of the global art gallery Over The Influence and founder of Twenty Cinco — art gallery and events.
We explore Jeremy's experiences living across continents, learning from different cultures and challenging his own beliefs.
Key topics:
- The intricacies of the art industry
- Craftsmanship versus art
- The future of artistic movements influenced by technology
Content:
(00:50) Jeremy's Role and Life in Hong Kong
(05:05) His fantastic experiences in Africa
(09:57) Quickfire questions
(12:54) Jeremy's Asset: His Network
(15:17) Craftsmanship vs. Art
(16:20) Embracing Imperfection in Art
(18:36) Bangkok's Art Scene
(19:38) Mastering the Codes of the Art World
(22:28) Future Trends in Art
(27:45) The Story of Twenty Cinco
(32:40) Balancing Art and Business
👉 To find out more:
Over The Influence's website
Jeremy's LinkedIn
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TEASER - From Breadcrumb to Beer
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
03/03/25 • 1 min
Do you wake up one day with the idea of transforming bread into beer?
In this week's episode of Asian Business Owners, I sit down with a fascinating young serial entrepreneur running an innovative and sustainability-focused business with his co-founder.
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TEASER - Behind the Curator's Lens
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
03/25/25 • 1 min
The third episode of the Art Talks Series in line with the Art Month.
My guest is an expert in art history, archaeology, European and Asian art. We explore the cultural intricacies of art and the conversation is absolutely fascinating. Episode coming out soon, stay tuned!
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*Art Talks* Art as a Mirror: Laure Raibaut’s Journey of Self-Discovery Through Curation
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
03/26/25 • 37 min
In this third episode of the Art Talks Series, join us as we explore Laure’s captivating journey through the art world. An acclaimed art curator and founder of Nissa Bella Art Management, Laure is a wealth of knowledge.
Laure is full lof surprises and passionate. She has a comprehensive vision as she studied archaeology, Chinese antique art and political science. She worked at prestigious auction houses and museums and lived in France, Beijing and Hong Kong.
Laure bridges cultures and perspectives, bringing a unique lens through which to view art.
Tune in and deep dive into the art world with Laure.
Content:
(01:05) Meet Laure: Founder of Nissa Bella Art Management
(01:53) Handling Stress When Running Art Exhibitions
(03:35) Story Time: Dealing With Diplomatic Challenges
(05:52) Being a Perfectionist: Learning to Balance Quality and Efficiency
(08:13) Navigating a Cross Cultural Context in Art Curation
(18:23) Quickfire Questions with Laura
(23:51) Rising Asian Artists
(26:31) Art's Reflection on Society
(30:19) Dealing With Unexpectedness
(33:10) Balancing Business and Personal Happiness
👉 To find out more:
Nissa Bella Art Management's website
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TEASER - An Episode About Food That You Loved
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01/08/25 • 0 min
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TEASER - A Profitable Worldwide Network of Entrepreneurs
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11/25/24 • 0 min
A loyal community is way more valuable than you think, it can actually be the base of a business model.
Episode coming soon, stay tuned!
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From Pastry Chef to General Manager: Alexandre Talpaert's Journey with Eric Kayser in Hong Kong
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02/19/25 • 48 min
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Listen to Alexandre Talpaert’s story, the General Manager of Eric Kayser, a global French bakery chain.
As he seized opportunities along the way, Alexandre broadened his horizons. He worked in New York for Alain Ducasse, in London as a Pastry Chef and is now leading Eric Kayser in Hong Kong.
Grab a snack and have a listen!
Content:
(01:47) Meet Alexandre: From Pastry Chef to General Manager
(10:14) Challenges and Strategies in Managing Eric Kayser
(17:35) The Art and Science of Bread Making
(22:34) Quick Fire Questions with Alexandre
(27:42) Career Turning Points
(30:38) Sustainability and Food Waste
(33:38) Challenges in Hong Kong's F&B Scene
(41:04) Keys to Being a Successful Leader
(48:08) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
👉 To find out more:
Eric Kayser's website
Alexandre's LinkedIn
🎥 Follow A.B.O. Podcast also on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@abopod
⭐️ EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Spend less on accounting and business secretary with Sleek.
Get a $500 discount (for new & existing customers) with the code AF329612.
Visit: https://sleek.com/hk?ref=yzqzzdk
To contact them: [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. have?
Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. currently has 81 episodes available.
What topics does Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. cover?
The podcast is about Business Podcast, Hong Kong, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Podcasts, Business, Careers and Asia.
What is the most popular episode on Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.?
The episode title 'TEASER - Rolling Croissants and Leading Teams' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.?
The average episode length on Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. released?
Episodes of Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. are typically released every 4 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.?
The first episode of Asian Business Owners - A.B.O. was released on Aug 31, 2023.
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