The Financial Coconut Podcast
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The Financial Coconut Podcast
The Financial Coconut is Singapore’s First Finance Podcast Network. We are focused on covering insights, stories and frameworks around Retirement, Financial Wellness and Income anywhere. If you love what we do, join our email list to stay connected.Feel free to join our communityTelegram group! http...
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734 ክፍሎች![These Restaurant Concepts are killing it! Overcoming High Rents and Labour Cost. Here’s how [TBS 34]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1760091286080-e3b382ca-69a5-4f92-969a-e03a1d226878.jpeg)
These Restaurant Concepts are killing it! Overcoming High Rents and Labour Cost. Here’s how [TBS 34]
The F&B game in Singapore has never been tougher — soaring costs, demanding diners, and trends that change overnight. So how do you stay relevant when...
![Should You Take a Career Break in 2025? (The Truth About Getting Hired Again) [W&S 142]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1760091981130-44950efd-ad4f-4a2e-b0bc-945e1daafc9c.jpeg)
Should You Take a Career Break in 2025? (The Truth About Getting Hired Again) [W&S 142]
Thinking about quitting your job… but without a backup plan? 🤔
Before you take the leap, you’ll want to hear this.
We sat with Pui Wah Lo...
![Singapore’s Most Colourful Retiree Shares Her 30 years After the Rat Race [Chills 237 ft Yan Ong]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1759732625887-83fee4a6-9028-4d81-b17c-e6f331bf6fbe.jpeg)
Singapore’s Most Colourful Retiree Shares Her 30 years After the Rat Race [Chills 237 ft Yan Ong]
What does retirement really look like? For many, it’s slowing down. But for today’s guest, life only started getting more vibrant after she retired.
![Borneo Entrepreneurs Share Truths and Opportunities in Sabah and Sarawak [TBS 33 ft Borenos, GinHo]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1759748872058-742a20c6-16c1-4b8e-b5fe-c73353a24033.jpeg)
Borneo Entrepreneurs Share Truths and Opportunities in Sabah and Sarawak [TBS 33 ft Borenos, GinHo]
What if your next big business move wasn’t in Singapore… but in Borneo? But what it is really like on the ground?
In this episode, we’ll unpack:...
![Working Overseas vs in Singapore: Salary, Costs & Career Growth [W&S 141]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1759195913171-c3859e2c-f1ca-4546-8a3e-781a16f91a25.jpeg)
Working Overseas vs in Singapore: Salary, Costs & Career Growth [W&S 141]
Ever wondered if building your career overseas is really worth it—or if staying closer to home could actually give you more?
Join us with two re...
![How To Beat Low-Yield Savings & Make Your Cash Work Hard For You [Chills 236 ft Aberdeen SDEI]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1759391486385-93902d78-7d75-4b77-b44b-9d24d1222535.jpeg)
How To Beat Low-Yield Savings & Make Your Cash Work Hard For You [Chills 236 ft Aberdeen SDEI]
SSB rates are down. T-bills are down. Your cash is losing its mojo.
So, what’s the next move?
Everyone’s asking the same question:
...
![Longevity Supplements: Hype, Hope, or Real Business? [TBS 32 ft Qurio & Xandro Lab]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1759147166350-4b9a5993-f3f9-436f-b0c2-425ae088cabb.jpeg)
Longevity Supplements: Hype, Hope, or Real Business? [TBS 32 ft Qurio & Xandro Lab]
Can popping a pill really make you feel like you’ve upgraded from a mid-tier phone to the latest flagship model? In this episode, one of us is skeptic...
![The Future Is Deep Tech: How Mid-Career Professionals Can Pivot [W&S 140 ft SGInnovate]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1758896628403-48ef5588-46fc-4d10-8536-61961254448e.jpeg)
The Future Is Deep Tech: How Mid-Career Professionals Can Pivot [W&S 140 ft SGInnovate]
Thinking about switching careers, but unsure if leaving the stability of an MNC for a startup is the right move?
In this episode, we dive into:<...
![I Bought a $790K HDB and then left my $100K Job to Build a better life. [Chills 235 ft Asher Chua]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1758722281020-365f83bf-ff66-4fe7-b612-993952391012.jpeg)
I Bought a $790K HDB and then left my $100K Job to Build a better life. [Chills 235 ft Asher Chua]
What would you do if you walked away from a six-figure corporate job in your 20s to completely reimagine your life?
We sit with Asher Chua, a fo...
![NETS CEO on Data, Destiny, and the Future of Payments [TBS 31 ft NETS CEO]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1758538938748-ee1ecaa2-be8f-4bda-b1cd-1630828610c3.jpeg)
NETS CEO on Data, Destiny, and the Future of Payments [TBS 31 ft NETS CEO]
Ever used a card to pay for your morning kopi, tapped for your MRT ride, or scanned a QR code at a hawker centre? There's one name behind it all, a tr...
![Quitting Your Job to Save the World: The Singaporean Career Dilemma [W&S 139 ft Cheng Chai Hong, Martin Loh]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1758348369144-d34aced3-4d32-4096-a517-54f0180a4347.jpeg)
Quitting Your Job to Save the World: The Singaporean Career Dilemma [W&S 139 ft Cheng Chai Hong, Martin Loh]
Ever thought of quitting your stable job to chase a dream?
Meet Cheng Chai Hong, Director, Writer, & Producer, and Martin Loh, Co-Producer and H...
![Lost $50K in CFDs. Then Built a Mid 6-Figure Portfolio with Singapore Small Cap [Chills 234 ft InvestKaki]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1758120909715-07779f8d-35b7-49f3-b9ef-deae5950d639.jpeg)
Lost $50K in CFDs. Then Built a Mid 6-Figure Portfolio with Singapore Small Cap [Chills 234 ft InvestKaki]
Ever thought investing in small-cap stocks was just too risky? What if the biggest myths about them are hiding the biggest opportunities?
We sit...
![Playing In The Boardroom: Changing Workplace Culture With Serious Games [TBS 30 ft Vincent Siu & Dev Bahl]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1758025320407-0a30e9bd-fbde-48e8-9d62-b0c61071ca37.jpeg)
Playing In The Boardroom: Changing Workplace Culture With Serious Games [TBS 30 ft Vincent Siu & Dev Bahl]
What if the biggest problems in business and education could be solved… by playing a game?
Forget everything you think you know about games bein...
![Why So Many Lawyers Are Quitting Singapore’s ‘Dream Career’ [W&S 138]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1757841221337-80fe5791-9026-483b-862b-ec5dc7229165.jpeg)
Why So Many Lawyers Are Quitting Singapore’s ‘Dream Career’ [W&S 138]
Law is one of the most prestigious and traditional careers in Asia — but what happens when the dream job comes at a cost you didn’t expect?
We s...
![Ex-Workaholic Simulates Retirement with $50k in 38 Countries. Here’s what she found. [Chills 233]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1757522637668-dba58de2-4bcb-4678-8cfd-10ed28ef2df5.jpeg)
Ex-Workaholic Simulates Retirement with $50k in 38 Countries. Here’s what she found. [Chills 233]
What if you could retire… in your 30s? Not at the end of your life, but right now? What would you do with that time, and who would you become?
M...
![Remote Teams 2025: Is the Philippines Still the Best Bet? [TBS 29 ft Nicolas Bivero]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756920083537-05391828-c9ec-4454-887b-dd4af80e03ac.jpeg)
Remote Teams 2025: Is the Philippines Still the Best Bet? [TBS 29 ft Nicolas Bivero]
Remote teams aren’t just a trend—they’re the backbone of modern businesses. But how do you really build one that works—especially in the Philippines,...
![How to Pivot Into Cybersecurity (Without a Tech Degree) [W&S 137]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756912554513-05a8ef3e-d670-43e7-9f84-57c94f66258b.jpeg)
How to Pivot Into Cybersecurity (Without a Tech Degree) [W&S 137]
Can you break into cybersecurity without a tech degree? The answer might surprise you.
We unpack the myths, the must-have skills, and the real p...
![FIRE is not Meaningless! Multi-Millionaire Dividend Investor Challenges Bank [Chills 232 ft Christopher Ng]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756895348916-508f01b6-a828-4a24-8e73-274ccc235579.jpeg)
FIRE is not Meaningless! Multi-Millionaire Dividend Investor Challenges Bank [Chills 232 ft Christopher Ng]
Does the FIRE movement unlock freedom—or just another grind?
Christopher Ng, Founder, Tree of Prosperity, and one of Singapore’s earliest FIRE a...
![Licensing Could Be the Growth Hack Your Business Has Missed [TBS 28, Sponsored by FLAsia 2025]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756819229730-bc9ce640-f9f6-4d58-ba25-5d44039e7c1b.jpeg)
Licensing Could Be the Growth Hack Your Business Has Missed [TBS 28, Sponsored by FLAsia 2025]
Are you ready to unlock new revenue streams and elevate your brand?
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of brand and character licensi...
![Career vs Health: I Thought I Could Do Both [W&S 136]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756641423071-ca20826d-4cf9-44c4-9cf9-433d10aa98fe.jpeg)
Career vs Health: I Thought I Could Do Both [W&S 136]
What happens when your career is soaring—but your body suddenly says stop?
We dive into two powerful stories of resilience and transformation.
![Extreme FIRE Enthusiast Gives Up Trading and Prudence For a Much Better Life [Chills 231 ft Xuan Kai]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756226206878-bf118c10-e793-4149-8c7d-b7672f477aa3.jpeg)
Extreme FIRE Enthusiast Gives Up Trading and Prudence For a Much Better Life [Chills 231 ft Xuan Kai]
What happens when you slash your spending to just a few hundred dollars a month, quit your stable job, and throw yourself into extreme budgeting and r...
![He Quit Tech to Build Singapore’s Top Pro Wrestling Company [TBS 27 ft GrappleMax]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1756220576917-3f625c18-667b-4cdf-8e80-afe00fdc98d8.jpeg)
He Quit Tech to Build Singapore’s Top Pro Wrestling Company [TBS 27 ft GrappleMax]
What does it take to build a pro wrestling company in Singapore—where wrestling is more than just entertainment, but also about branding, community, a...
![Why More Professionals Are Quitting the Corporate Ladder [W&S 135]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1755686271594-95a325f4-3e46-4e4d-917a-3856681f11d7.jpeg)
Why More Professionals Are Quitting the Corporate Ladder [W&S 135]
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? What if you could design a career on your own terms—full of purpose, flexibility, and impact—without climbing the corporate...
![How an Indonesian Professional Manages Money and Career in Singapore [Chills 230 ft Mickey Salim, @hey.mickmok]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1755686191125-67509260-ce98-4b9d-b653-d697885986e7.jpeg)
How an Indonesian Professional Manages Money and Career in Singapore [Chills 230 ft Mickey Salim, @hey.mickmok]
What does it really feel like to be an Indonesian professional building a life in Singapore?
We sat with Mickey Salim – a Jakarta-born, Hong Kon...
![GenZ Kueh Shop, From School Project to Partnering World Class Hotels [TBS 26 ft Shiny, Ahmahlegacy]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1755513531098-9ef760b1-4255-415d-a56d-a1668cd757b1.jpeg)
GenZ Kueh Shop, From School Project to Partnering World Class Hotels [TBS 26 ft Shiny, Ahmahlegacy]
What do you do when a school project grows into a thriving business serving nostalgic handmade treats?
Tune in with Shiny, founder of Ahmah’s Le...
![Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging and Chronic Diseases for Professionals. [W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1755446140612-3db38d3d-8138-47aa-8560-c265cd515cba.jpeg)
Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging and Chronic Diseases for Professionals. [W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming]
Feeling those mysterious aches creeping in? Wondering why your energy is zapped despite sitting all day?
We uncover how small, deliberate moveme...
![FIRE with Franchise in Singapore 2025: What NO ONE Tells You [Chills 229, Sponsored by FLAsia 2025]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1755087420246-9d38f070-4f7d-4dd3-9095-100953efd0e1.jpeg)
FIRE with Franchise in Singapore 2025: What NO ONE Tells You [Chills 229, Sponsored by FLAsia 2025]
Ready to navigate the explosive world of franchising in 2025?
We sit with three industry powerhouses who’ve lived and breathed franchising from...
![Smart Tenancy Practices, REITs vs SMEs staying alive in Singapore [TBS 25 ft Terence Yow, SGTUFF]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1754992026896-e98479b6-6c9a-4afd-bb0e-a9a7bb989d55.jpeg)
Smart Tenancy Practices, REITs vs SMEs staying alive in Singapore [TBS 25 ft Terence Yow, SGTUFF]
Is your rent eating up your profits? Are you struggling to keep inventory without overstocking? Small business owners, this one’s for you.
Hear...
![From Law & Business Owner to Taxi Driver in Singapore: Losing It All and Starting Over [W&S 133 ft LazyCabbie]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1754813559926-b1a71b77-8c66-40f9-8d24-98e91adfc13c.jpeg)
From Law & Business Owner to Taxi Driver in Singapore: Losing It All and Starting Over [W&S 133 ft LazyCabbie]
What happens when the life you’ve built suddenly unravels?
Meet Eddie aka LazyCabbie — a man who went from running his own business to driving a...
![38, Building a $4.5M Portfolio, Living a Contrarian Life in Singapore [Chills 228 ft ContraTurtle]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1754497894888-44f93bb0-6054-4c8f-8d77-be97480715c7.jpeg)
38, Building a $4.5M Portfolio, Living a Contrarian Life in Singapore [Chills 228 ft ContraTurtle]
What if everything you’ve been told about success in Singapore is… optional?
We sat with one of Singapore’s most talked-about new voices in pers...
![Ex O&G Executive Built Fastest Growing Mosque Donations Ecosystem [TBS 24 ft Harimann Hayak, Giving Fridays]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1754404775504-3fba35e6-2afc-439f-9692-4b6e848b5f48.jpeg)
Ex O&G Executive Built Fastest Growing Mosque Donations Ecosystem [TBS 24 ft Harimann Hayak, Giving Fridays]
What happens when faith meets fintech? When mosques couldn’t collect donations—and banks couldn’t help—one man built a solution from scratch.
Me...
![Finance Careers: What It REALLY Takes To Succeed [W&S 132 ft Blackrock & TRM Labs]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1754218233959-646d04a7-b11d-4b95-8596-0aff6446dc06.jpeg)
Finance Careers: What It REALLY Takes To Succeed [W&S 132 ft Blackrock & TRM Labs]
You need more than spreadsheets and suits to thrive in finance today. Forget the Wall Street stereotypes — the game has changed.
You’ll discover...
![Ex-CPF Deputy CEO Reveals His Retirement Strategy, CPF, SRS and More. [Chills 227 ft Chin Heng Soh]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1753871943489-cd106fba-d185-49bd-a815-54782d4646b4.jpeg)
Ex-CPF Deputy CEO Reveals His Retirement Strategy, CPF, SRS and More. [Chills 227 ft Chin Heng Soh]
CPF suffers from a universal problem: Complexity.
People either ignore it, misunderstand it, or build their 'financial house' on shaky ground..<...
![School Rebel Dropout Raised $500k to Solve the Gifting Business [TBS 23 ft Dong Wenhao, Smilie]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1753800732497-cd7a8860-48fe-48fe-a815-cbcee2437f42.jpeg)
School Rebel Dropout Raised $500k to Solve the Gifting Business [TBS 23 ft Dong Wenhao, Smilie]
Gifting is a broken business, but one visionary dropout is on a mission to fix it. How? By merging cutting-edge tech, cultural insights, and sheer hus...
![Should You Quit Your Job or Stay? The Truth No One Tells You [W&S 131 ft Yinn Ewe & Shelly Chan]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1753628567092-83e10a83-5e56-403a-b12c-f7d7c4ec6802.jpeg)
Should You Quit Your Job or Stay? The Truth No One Tells You [W&S 131 ft Yinn Ewe & Shelly Chan]
Is job-hopping really the key to better pay and faster promotions? Or could it be quietly harming your long-term career in Singapore?
We speak w...
![Poly Graduate Starting with $1.5K Salary, on Track to FIRE by 50. [Chills 226 ft Christopher How]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1753235464233-f17a4104-ac4d-426a-a552-54c1afa0261a.jpeg)
Poly Graduate Starting with $1.5K Salary, on Track to FIRE by 50. [Chills 226 ft Christopher How]
What does it really take to walk away from a six-figure corporate career… at the peak of your professional game?
Today’s guest did just that. He...
![Iconic Japanese Pastry brand, Flor ends for good. Founder joins Travel Trade [TBS 22 ft Heidi, Flor]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1753197428261-0cac35c6-ed33-4d4c-9ff5-51e4cce2b682.jpeg)
Iconic Japanese Pastry brand, Flor ends for good. Founder joins Travel Trade [TBS 22 ft Heidi, Flor]
The Final Slice: Why a Beloved Bakery Chose to Close Forever
In this emotional episode:
- Heidi (Chef-Owner of Flor Patisserie) reveals th...
![Watch This Before Spending $100K on an MBA [W&S 130, NUS and INSEAD Alumni]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1752935760467-150705db-704f-4c7d-b971-6086bc244a99.jpeg)
Watch This Before Spending $100K on an MBA [W&S 130, NUS and INSEAD Alumni]
Curious if an MBA still opens doors in today’s fast-evolving finance world? We pivot beyond textbooks to uncover what really fuels success in finance...
![Budgetbabe to Millionaire Mummy. Take back control of your money & FIRE [Chills 225 ft Dawn Cher]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1752484655115-a031b6a5-6762-4572-b33b-960d4bb50041.jpeg)
Budgetbabe to Millionaire Mummy. Take back control of your money & FIRE [Chills 225 ft Dawn Cher]
From SG Budget Babe to Finance Mummy; Discover how Dawn evolved from extreme frugality to a smarter, life-centric approach to money—balancing career,...
![The Real Art Of The Deal, Now With AI [TBS 21, Sponsored by AlphaSense]](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1752584428715-dad7d536-7219-49b0-a5c8-1cc979b8a973.jpeg)
The Real Art Of The Deal, Now With AI [TBS 21, Sponsored by AlphaSense]
Sales isn’t about charm—it’s about systems.
This week, we’re bringing you battle-tested frameworks from Fortune 500 tech giants – adapted for SM...