I've sat down with CK Cheong ( @ckfastwork ) whose main motto is: "Before I die, I will make Thailand a better place" He is also the CEO of Fastwork.com, Southeast Asia's largest freelancing platform with over 100,000 freelancers & 2 million unique users. In this episode, we also talked about: ➡️ Why CK decided to create social media content ➡️ The origin story of his love for Thailand ➡️ The advice he wishes he had received before struggling with depression ➡️ Best places to discover Thaila...
May 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 23
I've sat down with 21-year-old Benjamin (@BenjaminLewin) who just started his entrepreneurial journey but quickly grew his personal brand to over 150k followers on Instagram. Struggling to balance school and work, Ben wanted to ask me some questions - so we took this opportunity to record our chat in my podcast studio. In this episode, we also talked about: ➡️ Who should drop-out of school & why Eric didn't continue college ➡️ How to navigate the drop-out conversation with (asian) parents ➡️...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
From being a restaurant owner during COVID to becoming a fitness coach helping busy professionals achieve their dream body... I've sat down with Darren Liu (@DarrenLiuFitness) to talk about his journey from 0 to 160k followers on Instagram and why he chose Thailand as his new home base. In this episode, we also talked about ➡️ Why Darren decided to invest $20,000 in a business coach when he was getting started ➡️ What advice he would give to his younger self new to Bangkok ➡️ Strategies to build...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 21
Long-distance investing may sound like an impossible feat to achieve for many investors. What if something goes wrong in the house? What if something needs fixing? What if there are problems with tenants? As today’s guest Sarah Weaver puts it, “do nothing”. She’s been a nomadic landlord for years now, teaching agents and investors how to grow their businesses while living their dream life. Sarah was able to close on twelve units while operating abroad and working remotely In this episode, we've ...
Nov 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 20
An ex-consultant who consults aspiring consultants land a job at a top management consulting firm. If I didn't lose you just there, this is what Davis Nguyen has been doing since 2017! He and his team have helped over 600 people land their dream job. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Davis grew up in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the US and was raised by a single mother who never finished school. Despite attending at the time what was called “the worst school system in the U.S.,” Davis even...
Nov 03, 2022•43 min•Ep. 19
What if you could get paid to surf online? That's precisely what Swish Goswami has created with JoinSurf.com where consumers get compensated for their data when they browse online (Chrome Extension) Swish previously worked as a UN Youth Ambassador, a consultant for Fortune 500 companies like Western Union, Google and American Express and an analyst at JB Fitzgerald Venture Capital (founded by NBA player Trevor Booker). Swish also secured a publishing deal with Kogan Page (releasing “The Young En...
Oct 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 18
What does flying squirrels and media agency have in common? They are both 7-figure businesses Dylan Vanas has built since he started his entrepreneurial journey. Dylan Vanas is a 2x 8-figure founder and business speaker that works with some of the world's most prominent personalities and brands. He has shared the stage with business icons such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Patrick Bet David, Ed Mylett, and many other household names. On this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we discussed the networking...
Oct 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 17
On this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we have Drex Lee who is famous & known for his 1-shot video style videos on Tiktok & Instagram. He shares how he gained over 2 billion views across his videos on social media and how the pandemic forced him to transition out of his brick-and-mortar businesses. Drex also shared the correct strategy one should use when reaching out to an influencer they want to connect & collaborate with (hint: you don't need to have a lot of followers to ge...
Oct 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 16
On this bonus (and quick) episode of the F*ck College Podcast with Eric Z. Yang, we just have an episode of two friends talking about random subjects such as Andrew Tate, dating, or how to build interests outside of business. If you enjoyed this episode and want to find out more about Kevin, you can add her on Instagram @Kevin_the_refugee or check his work on youtube @KevinYee And if you want to get the latest update about me, you can link up with me on Instagram @Ericzyang.eth...
Oct 13, 2022•26 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, we have Kevin Yee who left his pharmacist life to become an entrepreneur. Only problem? He had no plan. So he started a new life growing my skills with high ticket sales, digital marketing, and making review videos on YouTube. We talked about how Kevin re-invented himself across different industries, how he dealt with the moments of uncertainty in his life & how he found his passion again, and how he finds ways to add value to entrepreneurs he wan...
Oct 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 15
Are you considering building a business while having a full-time job? Or maybe your side hustle has been doing really well and you are wondering when would be a good time to quit your main job in the best possible way. In this episode of the F*ck College Podcast, Emily Duong shares how she started her entrepreneurial journey while having a full-time corporate job and what goals she has set for herself before running her digital agency full time. We also talked about business subreddits, advice s...
Oct 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 14
Are you a college student looking to build a network of like-minded entrepreneurs? Or maybe you are looking to expand your connections in a different industry but don't know where to start? In this episode, I am going through the different steps I took to build and expand my network when I first landed in America with 0 connection. "Build a network before you need one" is a piece of advice I've received from my mentor Jordan Harbinger (Host of the Jordan Harbinger show) and it has been increment...
Oct 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 13
Welcome back to the F*ck College Podcast! In this episode, we are relaunching the podcast after a 2-year hiatus. Sharing several updates about what's been cooking during this post-agency life and what you can expect from podcast future episodes. We have exciting guests coming up as well as several solo-episodes ready to be released. Thank you for your long patience if you've been looking forward to it!
Oct 03, 2022•11 min•Ep. 12
Do you actually know how much money your business need to make to live your dream lifestyle? A lot of entrepreneurs think their businesses needs to make 7 figures a year to be able to afford everything they've ever dreamt of. But not a lot of people actually sit down to calculate what they want, how much it actually costs or even why they want it. On this episode, Eric Z Yang is sharing how he calculated his dream lifestyle costs exactly $220,000 USD per year, and how you can calculate yours to ...
Jul 27, 2020•31 min•Ep. 11
Behind the scenes episode on how Eric Z Yang generated $80,000 USD in revenue from hosting his first virtual summit. A common question asked is "how much money can you expect making from virtual summits" The answer to that question is: "you can generate quite a lot of revenue but are you willing to trade short term gain for long term wealth?" On this episode, I am sharing how I got 1,000 attendees into your my virtual summit funnel without spending anything in marketing....
Jul 22, 2020•24 min•Ep. 10
Virtual summit is 2020's most effective marketing strategy to generate leads for your business. A virtual summit is a type of collaborative online event where speakers are interviewed by a host in a virtual setting. This type of event is a powerful marketing tool is beneficial whether you are an experienced business owners or an aspiring entrepreneur. On today's episode, I am sharing 7 reasons why you should host a virtual summit to grow your business, authority, and revenue. Hosted by Eric Z. Y...
Jul 16, 2020•34 min•Ep. 9
We are diving deep into Tiktok official data and why entrepreneurs should pay attention to Tiktok to promote their business in 2020. The myth that Tiktok is only used by children or middle school students is not true. Tiktok's biggest consumers are between the age of 18 to 24, representing 48% of the total user base. The early Gen Z (1995 - 2002) is mostly composed of university students and freshly graduates. What distinguishes them from the other generation is they are the first generation bor...
Jul 13, 2020•28 min•Ep. 8
Sharing some thoughts and advice on this episode on strategies I wish someone had told me when I first started. Depression, anxiety, and limiting belief are emotions every entrepreneur goes through on a daily basis. Especially when you pour your heart, energy, time and money into a project you believe in, it is really easy to be crippled by fear to not experience the pain of failure. The truth is, fear has and will always be on the back of the mind of every entrepreneur. And being able to deal w...
Jul 10, 2020•24 min•Ep. 7
Sharing the principles to continuously attract great people & new friends in your life as an adult (or outside of school). Once you graduate, it can be very hard to figure out where you're supposed to go to meet cool new people or how you're supposed to actually make them your friends. And that's why in this episode, I want to give you three awesome ways to meet cool people after graduating. This is gonna be really useful if you've just graduated or you may have graduated a long time ago but...
Jul 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 6
Bryan Pham, Founder of Asian Hustle Network & Asian Hustle Network Podcast Founder, is sharing the behind-the-scenes of how he grew his online community from 0 to 45,000 members in a matter of just 4 months. I am happy to share that I am a proud member of the Asian Hustle Network as it is one of the few online entrepreneurial communities where members genuinely care about one another. The Asian Hustle Network Podcast was officially launched a couple days ago where Bryan features stories &...
Jul 05, 2020•24 min•Ep. 5
On the episode, I am sharing how anyone can become an authority within their industry by becoming leveraging the power of being a host. This principle is frequently used by entrepreneurs who want to grow their network & influence without having to be an expert. You can observe this principle being practiced through book authors or podcast hosts who leverage other people's authority to grow their own. You don't need to have a college or any business experience to be able to build a strong &am...
Jul 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 4
I was just 21 year old when I generated $86,000 USD by learning how to build an Airbnb business despite not having any real estate experience. At that time, I've recently dropped out of college and was interested in many different industries. But I also didn't want to commit to any field just yet so I've decided to collaborate on a new project using the power of virtual summit. I've learned how to distribute information from other experts who were knowledgable about Airbnb & sell that inform...
Jun 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 3
Really excited to share with you how I managed to get Gary Vaynerchuck as a future guest for my podcast. I'll be diving into the strategies I've used to book him as a guest on the F*ck College Podcast and how I turned his "No" into a "Yes"
Jun 26, 2020•22 min•Ep. 2
We are diving deep into the 3 reasons why college is potentially the worse place for you to explore your interests (especially in the US) I'll be explaining why your parents & teachers are pushing you to make a very costly mistake & the alternative paths for you to explore what you want to do outside of the college environment.
Jun 26, 2020•25 min•Ep. 1
Wondering how to build a business without a college degree or working experience? I'm Eric Z Yang, founder of Lead Next Gen, and I'm here to help you get paid to learn from world leaders while you build your profitable business. I'll share who I am & what this podcast is about in today's episode
Jun 26, 2020•17 min
