Starting a Business Means Bleeding Cash—Here’s Why We Did It Anyway

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Man On A Mission Show

Tammy Ng and Adeline Ng

53 episodes

5 days ago

A business podcast where mission-driven founders, creators, and thinkers unpack what it really takes to build an 8-figure brand with purpose. Hosted by Tammy & Adeline, the show explores deep insights, bold strategies, and hard truths from those doing the work—not just talking about it. You’ll hear from rising founders and seasoned visionaries as we break down systems, mindset shifts, and growth levers that help turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Watch on YouTube & follow @manonamissiontalkshow

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Starting a Business Means Bleeding Cash—Here’s Why We Did It Anyway | Ep. 22 Noah Part 2

Man On A Mission Show

41 minutes 56 seconds

2 months ago

Starting a Business Means Bleeding Cash—Here’s Why We Did It Anyway | Ep. 22 Noah Part 2

Was it worth leaving his old life, risking it all, and bleeding cash to start a gym franchise in Singapore?In this episode, Noah Oberman reveals the raw truth about expanding overseas, navigating foreign markets, and why every big win starts with calculated risk.He explains:Why Expanding to Indonesia Can Be a High-Risk, High-Reward GambleThe #1 Mistake Tech Founders Make (And How to Avoid Burning Cash)How Snap Fitness Competes Against Giants in the MarketWhy Location Is 95% of Gym Success (and People Make the Rest)Why Running a Gym Means Bleeding Cash…for 6 to 9 MonthsTimestamps:0:00 – Moving from New York to Jakarta: Career vs. Love4:27 – Business Culture Shock: The “Right Way” vs. The Indonesian Way8:42 – Lessons from Shutting Down a Tech Startup12:12 – From Effort to Outcomes: Using OKRs & Standups Effectively14:31 – Mastering the 3-Step Hiring Process17:23 – Why AI Could Supercharge SMEs18:09 – Why I Wouldn’t Re-enter Indonesia Without a Local Partner20:34 – The Risk-Reward Reality of Doing Business in Indonesia22:33 – Finding the Right Partner is the Key to International Expansion23:12 – Malaysia as the Next Growth Market25:16 – Competing With 100+ Gyms: David vs. Goliath in Fitness28:31 – Customer Service as the Core of Gym Success30:12 – What Gyms Can Learn From Singapore Airlines32:42 – Skyrocketing Rental Rates and Their Impact on Business34:54 – Why Franchisees Need More Capital Than They Think36:37 – Understanding Franchise Risk, Returns & Liquidity38:47 – How Gym Profitability Works: 20–25K Free Cash Flow per Month40:21 – What Makes a Great Gym Franchise Owner👇 Your hosts:👩‍🏫 Tammy Ng📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngtammyyy/🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ngtammyyy💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngtammyyy/🧠 Adeline Ng🌐 Website: https://adelineng.com/📝Free Marketing Notes: https://linktr.ee/adeline.ng📱Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ng.adelinee📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ade_ysc/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ade-ng/🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ng.ade🚀 Get to know our Guest:💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-oberman-16847655/📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_noahoberman/🎥TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnoahoberman🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoahOberman🔔 Don’t miss a beat:🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manonamissionshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonamissionshow/?hl=en🏢 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manonamissionshow📌 Subscribe here:▶️ ‪https://www.youtube.com/@ManOnAMissionShow📲 We’re everywhere: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok@manonamissionshow👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this episode inspiring!#podcast #gymbusiness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fitnessinspiration #fitnessindustry #businesspodcast #founder #healthandwellness