37 | Robert Chelliah, Lexmin and a Life Well Lived

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest today is Robert Chelliah. Robert’s story is unreal so strap yourself in. Born in Malaysia in 1939 in a rubber plantation town. His father passed away when he was only 7, and when Robert turned 16 he left home and hitchhiked across Asia to Europe and then to England. Robert later returned home, became a social worker in Singapore, and eventually became one of Australia’s first migration agents in 1990. He built a successful business with offices in Perth, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and India. And today, while still a registered migration agent, he’s found a new passion in life. Robert at 83, is the founder and CEO of Lexmin, an organic health food farm he created in Cambodia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this conversation, we cover his incredible story, the secrets to his incredible success and drive, and what it’s like running an organic farm in Cambodia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robert’s enthusiasm and positive attitude are infectious, and there’s so much to take away from his story today. So I’m sure you’ll enjoy my conversation with Robert Chelliah.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page at</span> <a href= "https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep37"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep37</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Special thanks to Norm Aisbett and Murray Hunter for helping make this interview happen. Murray for helping me connect with Robert, and massive thanks to Norm for helping with my research and questions by providing his past research and interviews. Wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">------</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:00:31] - [First question] - Hitchhking to the UK</span></p> <p><spa