EPISODE 14: EVAN LEONG
Evan stops by to provide insight into starting multiple companies while still balancing his family life
Serial Entrepreneur, Evan Leong shares his experiences about being an entrepreneur from a young age, the power of networking, figuring out work-arounds to succeed, what OPI, OPE, and OPM are. The importance of having clarity and setting parameters. “70% and go”, the importance of having a support network / mentors, and sooo much more.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Notable People and Entrepreneurs Mentioned
Companies Mentioned
Podcasts Mentioned
Books Mentioned
Good to Great by Jim Collins
The E-myth by Michael Gerber
Entrepreneur Tools Mentioned
Hawaii Eateries Mentioned
Stand Up Paddle Board Mentioned
SHOW NOTES
2:00 – Evan’s introduction to entrepreneurship
6:35 – Finding balance between family and work
9:30 – On the “2-week rule”, and Michael Gerber’s E-Myth book
11:00 – Using team members for their strengths
12:10 – Getting his Bubble Tea Supply company off the ground
15:54 – “70% and go” approach
18:47 – Recognizing the demand for a product in future markets
24:42 – The ups and downs of entrepreneurship
27:02 – The need for a support network
29:00 – Why it’s important to teach entrepreneurship to the future generations
31:26 – Important skills for entrepreneurs
39:34 – The parallels between paddling in a canoe and starting a business
41:23 – Rapid Fire Q&A: What is your favorite thing about Hawaii, favorite place to eat, favorite beach, what podcasts you listen to, founder or investor you admire, what advice would you give your 20 year old self, final tips for entrepreneurs