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What does it really mean to grow a business?

Is it about scaling? Expanding? Pivoting?

In this episode, we sit down with Vernon Lim—founder of The Business Community and a seasoned growth advisor to SMEs across Singapore—to unpack what most business owners get wrong about growth.

It’s not just strategy. It’s self-awareness.Because sometimes, the real bottleneck isn’t the market—it’s you.

Your Takeaways:

🔍 The difference between growth, scale, and pivot—and why it matters💡 How a piano school owner faced a $500k decision🚀 Stories of SMEs turning fertiliser IP into regional success🤖 How traditional services are quietly transformed by AI🧭 A simple framework to navigate rising costs and shrinking margins

This one’s for the SME founder, the scrappy builder, the operator trying to make sense of a shifting economy.

It’s not just about growing.It’s about growing right.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Understanding Business Growth and Scaling

03:43 Pivot vs. Total Change Explained

09:14 Leverage Core Competencies for Growth

11:21 Post-War U.S. Manufacturing Shift

15:39 Singapore Flower Nursery Business

17:58 Singapore Fertiliser Export Expansion

21:55 Scalable Mass Hiring Strategies

22:45 AI Replaces Marketing Consultants

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What happens after the big exit?
The money hits. The dream’s real.
But then… what?

Joshua Chan built Ergotunes and Everdesk into multimillion-dollar brands.
Then he sold them.
And everything changed.

This one’s about identity, money, and meaning—when the hustle ends and the silence kicks in.

Your Takeaways:

• What no one tells you about life after a big payday

• Why becoming an ‘overnight millionaire’ isn’t what it seems

• The real cost of chasing success without intentionality

• How Joshua is building again—with purpose, not pressure

• His take on community, customer obsession, and creating brands that last

It’s not just about how to exit.
It’s about how to live after you do.

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After a $12M exit, ErgoTune’s founder Joshua Chan faced a challenge few talk about—losing his sense of identity beyond the "founder grind."

In this episode, we unpack what really happens after you exit: the emotional void, shifting purpose, and the truth about rebuilding when the hustle isn’t for survival anymore.

Founder Takeaways:
– How to prepare for the emotional crash post-exit
– Why purpose must replace panic in your next chapter
– What smart, sustainable risk-taking actually looks like
– Who really thrives in startups—and it’s not about personality
– Where to focus: customer acquisition over everything else

An exit isn’t the finish line—it’s just a new kind of challenge.

Interested in founder/CEO talks? Check out Man on a Mission Show.

Most Singapore SMEs here are sitting on untapped advantages—and don’t even realise it.

This isn’t just about growth hacks or marketing trends. It’s about knowing how Singapore really works, what gives us our edge, and how you can use that to build a stronger, smarter business.

🔑 Beneficial Pointers You’ll Walk Away With:

• Redefining your business model to stay relevant in changing markets

• Building communities and loyal customers—not just sales

• Using Singapore’s credibility as a strategic advantage

• Focusing on long-term value creation instead of short-term wins

If you're serious about long-term business in Singapore, this is worth 30 minutes of your time. ▶️ Watch the video now and start using what you already have—but better.

Do you know how much cash your business needs to survive a crisis?

Half of all businesses barely have 15 days of cash reserves—and if a crisis hits, many won’t make it. Would yours?

In this episode of Man on a Mission, we sat down with Joewin, a seasoned entrepreneur who’s an expert in financial literacy for businesses. She broke down the hard truths about money management that every business owner needs to hear.

💡 Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

🔹 Your personal and business finances are more connected than you think. If your personal financial habits are shaky, your business cash flow might be too.

🔹 Cash flow is king. If you don’t have at least three months’ worth of expenses saved, you’re walking a financial tightrope.

🔹 Loans are a tool, not a crutch. Borrowing money should fuel growth, not just help you survive another month.

Joewin shares insights that could help you turn your numbers into smart, strategic decisions—because when you understand your finances, you control your business’s future.

Is your business built to last? Tune in now.