Welcome to Business Talk with Eric Chau! A show dedicated to startups and small businesses, this podcast will explore people, events, ideas, and resources that are relevant and interesting to main street entrepreneurs. This show is sponsored by World Consulting, Inc., the Advisor On Your Side, helping your business go further, fast! Get ready to blow your mind in Season 2, Episode #13! Join us as we dive into the world of a guest who's juggling more titles than your favorite superhero – entrepreneur, web trinity guru, music artist, and the man with the master plan of impacting the AAPI community. So grab your popcorn and get ready for the Sean Koh Show! Sean Koh is the Founding Partner of Koherent Inc, an extension of the Koh Family Office, and is involved in many industries and either invests, develops, or cultivates strategic relationships for its portfolio companies. When he's not orchestrating strategic symphonies for his portfolio companies, you can catch him moonlighting as ESKOH (it stands for Every Situation Kan Offer Hope), an Asian-American R&B pop sensation, gracing stages such as “Showtime at the Apollo” with voices that resonate with the very essence of the soul! Sean isn't just a businessman; he's the brains behind the PoR (Proof of Reception), a revolutionary web-trinity technology to help companies and businesses validate information from social media sites while providing freedom, empowerment, and protection for peoples’ online portions based on their own preferences. Let’s welcome the Asian Sensation ESKOH, Sean Koh!

CEO & Chairman of Mama's Creations (Ticker Symbol: MAMA) Adam L. Michaels on on "Unlocking 10X Growth: 5 Must-Dos to Shake Up a Multi-Generational Recipe for Success." They are: 14:30 Must-Do #1 Unconventional Hire 19:47 Must-Do #2 Hire People with a Well-Defined Roadmap 29:08 Must-Do #3 Radical Change 39:25 Must-Do #4 3 C’s – Cost, Control, Culture 44:26 Must-Do #5 Lead with Passion Connect with us on social: IG @ businesstalkwithericchau Tiktok @businesstalkericchau YouTube @businesstalk-withericchau2678 Twitter @businessTalkEC LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmanchau/ To learn about our guests Adam Michaels and Mama’s Creations Website: https://mamascreations.com/ Disclaimer (“Business Talk with Eric Chau” and World Consulting, Inc): The content presented in this show is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be construed as providing specific legal, accounting, or financial guidance. Always consult with qualified experts or professionals in these fields to address your individual needs and circumstances. The creator, host, and sponsor(s) of this show do not assume any responsibility for decisions made based on the information provided.

Co-Founders of #6 Top Selling sangria brand in U.S. unveiling "4 Pitfalls to Avoid when Building an Alcohol Brand". They are: 13:22 Pitfall #1 No Understanding of Local Distribution Model 19:01 Pitfall #2 Underestimate the Startup Cost of an Alcohol Brand 31:20 Pitfall #3 Assuming Distributors Will Do ALL the Selling For You 36:45 Pitfall #4 Lack of Clarity on Building to KEEP or SELL Connect with us on social: IG @ businesstalkwithericchau Tiktok @businesstalkericchau YouTube @businesstalk-withericchau2678 Twitter @businessTalkEC LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmanchau/ To learn about our guests Rick Martinez, Maria Camelo and Senor Sangria: IG/Threads/FB @senorsangria Website senorsangria.com Disclaimer (“Business Talk with Eric Chau” and World Consulting, Inc): The content presented in this show is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be construed as providing specific legal, accounting, or financial guidance. Always consult with qualified experts or professionals in these fields to address your individual needs and circumstances. The creator, host, and sponsor(s) of this show do not assume any responsibility for decisions made based on the information provided. Due to this episode's (#11) content, it is appropriate for Mature Audience only.

Eric Chau has a passion to help small businesses succeed! With over 20+ years of experience assisting over 400 businesses with their needs in financial management, access to capital, business negotiation, and strategic planning, Eric and his firm, World Consulting Inc., is considered the “Advisor On Your Side”. A self-proclaimed “recovered engineer”, Eric has a gift of turning today’s complexed business problems into easy-to-understand, executable solutions. This podcast will explore topics, events, ideas, and resources that are relevant and interesting to “main street” entrepreneurs and small business owners. Connect with us on social: IG @ businesstalkwithericchau Tiktok @businesstalkericchau YouTube @businesstalk-withericchau2678 Twitter @businessTalkEC LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmanchau/ To learn about our guests Rasmeet Chahil and Nick Samedi: Nick Samedi represents global and domestic corporations, investment groups, and portfolio companies in public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other complex transactional matters. He represents numerous companies in the consumer goods, beauty, manufacturing, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals industries, among others. Whether advocating on behalf of entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage technology ventures, or family-owned businesses, he remains focused on understanding his clients’ respective and distinct financial conditions and business objectives and achieving their goals. His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-nicolas-samedi-jr-76a777125/ Rasmeet represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, as well as internal investigations and white collar criminal defense matters. Rasmeet enjoys being in the courtroom and has handled trials in both state and federal court. Outside of the courtroom, she conducts internal corporate investigations and has successfully represented individuals and companies in government investigations, including SEC and state attorneys general matters. Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmeetchahil/ Website: https://www.lowenstein.com/ This show is sponsored by World Consulting, Inc (https://worldconsultinginc.com/) Disclaimer (“Business Talk with Eric Chau” and World Consulting, Inc): The content presented in this show is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be construed as providing specific legal, accounting, or financial guidance. Always consult with qualified experts or professionals in these fields to address your individual needs and circumstances. The creator, host, and sponsor(s) of this show do not assume any responsibility for decisions made based on the information provided. Disclaimer (Lowenstein Sandler): The information provided is intended for a general audience and is not legal advice or a substitute for the advice of counsel. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship is being created by this podcast and all rights are reserved.

In this episode #9, Eric dug into the “dark side” on entrepreneurship with Lloyd Ortuoste, the Chief Executive Bear and Co-Founder of #Baonanas, the artisanal banana pudding company spreading happiness to Jersey City and NYC with their Filipino twist on the southern classic. Lloyd will share how he and his wife Trisha turned 1 unique hashtag into a thriving, multi-venture company including 33 delicious flavors of banana pudding, two brick & mortar stores, catering, wholesale, markets & events, and franchising! If you want to dramatically increase your chances on winning government contracts, you won’t want to miss this episode! Connect with us on social: IG @ businesstalkwithericchau Tiktok @businesstalkericchau YouTube @businesstalk-withericchau2678 Twitter @businessTalkEC LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmanchau/ To learn about Lloyd Ortuoste and Baonanas: IG: @whatislloyds @baonanas Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/baonanas This show is sponsored by World Consulting, Inc (https://worldconsultinginc.com/)

Welcome to Business Talk with Eric Chau! A show dedicated to startups and small businesses, this podcast will explore topics, events, ideas, and resources that are relevant and interesting to main street entrepreneurs.  This show is sponsored by World Consulting, Inc., the Advisor On Your Side, helping your business go further, fast!    In this episode #8, Eric gets the ‘inside scoop’ on government procurement from Heather Calahan, Founder and CEO of Calahan Consulting.  An attorney by training, Heather tells the secrets that “procurement officer will never tell you!”.  With over 2 decades in government operations and public procurement experience, she served as the State of Michigan’s IT Procurement Director from 2017 to 2020. In this position, she played a key role on a team that spearheaded one of the largest procurement transformation initiatives in the country. This effort placed Michigan in the #1 position for state procurement, as recognized by the Governing Institute in 2019. In addition, she has direct experience with government regulation, compliance, security, labor relations and charitable gaming. (Michigan Lottery; Department of Technology, Management, and Budget; Department of Corrections; Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services).  If you want to dramatically increase your chances on winning government contracts, you won’t want to miss this episode! To learn about Heather Calahan and her work: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-calahan/ Website http://calahanconsulting.co/ Connect with us on social: IG @ businesstalkwithericchau Tiktok @businesstalkericchau YouTube @businesstalk-withericchau2678  Twitter @businessTalkEC This show is sponsored by World Consulting, Inc (https://worldconsultinginc.com/)

Episode #7 Peter Yu, P.E. has over 40 years of experience in civil/geotechnical engineering and management. Mr. Yu founded YU & Associates after working 18 years as a professional engineer in the civil engineering industry. His experience encompasses a wide range of projects for clients in the public and private sectors. His projects include transportation, education, healthcare and mixed-use facilities, site development, waterfront development, residential and commercial building developments, marinas and seawalls, dams and embankments. Several of his projects are recipients of ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards. Eric Chau has a passion to help small businesses succeed! With over 20+ years of experience assisting over 400 businesses with their needs in financial management, access to capital, business negotiation, and strategic planning, Eric and his firm, World Consulting Inc., is considered the “Advisor On Your Side”.  A self-proclaimed “recovered engineer”, Eric has a gift of turning today’s complexed business problems into easy-to-understand, executable solutions.  This podcast will explore topics, events, ideas, and resources that are relevant and interesting to “main street” entrepreneurs and small business owners.  Connect with us on social: IG @ businesstalkwithericchau Tiktok @businesstalkericchau YouTube @businesstalk-withericchau2678  Twitter @businessTalkEC LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-yu-4424a710/ Website https://www.yu-associates.com/about-us/executives/14-about/executives/4-k-peter-yu This show is sponsored by World Consulting, Inc (https://worldconsultinginc.com/)

In this episode, Eric sits down with Francis Yook, an esteemed Attorney with Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga, in a thought-provoking discussion centered around the significance of maintaining a positive disposition within the dynamic realm of law. In this episode, Eric and Francis delve into the challenges faced by legal professionals and explore how adopting a positive mindset can enhance not only personal well-being but also professional success. Drawing from Francis's wealth of experience and expertise, they shed light on various strategies and perspectives that can empower lawyers to navigate the demanding and often stressful nature of their work. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on how a positive disposition can transform the legal landscape and contribute to a fulfilling and successful career in the law world.

In this episode, Eric is joined by David Lee, an expert from eBay Motors, to discuss the delicate balance of fatherhood and running a successful business on eBay. Eric shares his personal experiences as a father and business owner, offering insights on how he navigates the challenges of raising kids while staying on top of his game in the online marketplace. David brings his expertise in eBay Motors to the table, discussing the latest trends and strategies for success in this fast-paced and exciting automotive industry. Eric and David explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being a father and business owner. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out on your journey, this episode offers valuable insights on how to balance the demands of business and fatherhood while thriving in the world of Business.

Join Eric Chau, owner of World Consulting Inc, and Jim Thompson, Chief Digital Officer at Modern Luxury, as they share their insights and experiences on navigating the challenges of the digital age. In this inspiring and candid podcast, Eric and Jim discuss the importance of mindset, overcoming challenges, and learning from failures in the world of social media and digital marketing. Drawing from their own journeys as business owners and digital experts, Eric and Jim discuss the mindset required to put yourself out there in the digital world, the challenges of managing social media as a business owner, and the valuable lessons learned from failures and setbacks. They provide practical advice on how to rise above challenges and leverage social media as a powerful tool for business growth. In addition to discussing the nuts and bolts of social media and digital marketing, Eric and Jim also emphasize the importance of mindset in navigating the fast-paced digital landscape. They share their perspectives on maintaining a positive mindset, staying resilient in the face of challenges, and embracing failure as a learning opportunity. With their combined expertise in consulting, digital innovation, and luxury branding, Eric and Jim offer a unique blend of practical tips and motivational insights for business owners looking to thrive in the digital age. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast provides valuable advice on tackling the challenges of social media, digital marketing, and maintaining a positive mindset in the face of adversity. Join Eric and Jim in their candid conversations about rising above challenges, embracing failure, and harnessing the power of social media as a business owner. Tune in to "Rising Above" and get inspired to tackle the digital world with confidence!