51 | Bernard Leong, Analyse Asia

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest today is Bernard Leong (</span><a href="https://twitter.com/bernardleong"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@bernardleong</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">). Bernard is currently the group chief digital and information officer at a Singapore construction conglomerate. But also, is the founder of Analyse Asia, a weekly podcast on technology, business and media with notable industry players and thought leaders all over Asia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this conversation, we cover the podcast scene within Asia, why podcasts are harder in Asia-Pacific compared to the US, and solving podcast distribution and monetisation problems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I hope you enjoy my conversation with Bernard Leong.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.bernardleong.com/the-only-career-advice-i-give-to-others/"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Learn from everyone. Follow no one. Observe the patterns. Work like hell”</span></em></a></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 on </span> <a href= "https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep50"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://compoundingpodcast.com/ep51</span></a></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] - Bernard’s Background</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:04:12] - Why podcasts are harder in Asia-Pacific </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:06:47] - Charlie Rose’s interview style as an influence</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:09:01] - The Shokunin method for running a podcast</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:12:26] - Analyse Asia’s tools for creating a successful podcast </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:17:28] - Why Bernard took a break from podcasting</span>