The Financial Coconut Podcast

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 Terence Yow, Chairman, SGTUFF, a seasoned entrepreneur who’s navigated the highs and lows of retail—from surviving on passion and life savings to weathering the storm of rising rents and post-pandemic challenges.

What you’ll discover:

- The one inventory mistake that’s killing sma...

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 taxi overnight. But this isn’t just a story about career collapse. It’s about identity, shame, anger, and what it truly means to rebuild — not just your income, but your self-worth.

You’ll hear:

- The moment everything fell apart — and the one emotion that consumed him (hint: it wasn’...

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 personal finance and intentional living: 🐢 ContraTurtle

Who is ContraTurtle?

He’s not a trader. He’s not into get-rich-quick schemes. And no, that turtle mask he shows up in isn’t a gimmick – it’s a philosophy. Inspired by Charlie Munger and powered by AI (yes, really), ContraTurtle is on...

What happens when faith meets fintech? When mosques couldn’t collect donations—and banks couldn’t help—one man built a solution from scratch.

Meet Harimann Hayak, the corporate veteran who created Giving Friday, a digital platform empowering mosques to receive donations seamlessly, uphold amanah (sacred trust), and plan with certainty.

Now used across communities, his vision is expanding beyond Singapore—into a full ecosystem...

You need more than spreadsheets and suits to thrive in finance today. Forget the Wall Street stereotypes — the game has changed.

You’ll discover:

- The ONE mindset shift top finance pros swear by (hint: it’s not about suits or spreadsheets).

- Why LinkedIn visibility is now your secret weapon (even in compliance-driven roles!).

- The unspoken rules no one teaches you — until you learn them the hard way...

CPF suffers from a universal problem: Complexity.

People either ignore it, misunderstand it, or build their 'financial house' on shaky ground..

Get a peek behind the curtain from someone who not only helped design the CPF system but also manages his own daily finances (and CPF money) within it.

Our guest is former Deputy CEO of CPF – Mr. Chin Heng Soh, who will share more on:

- Why CPF is both a powerful foundation&nbs...

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 hustle

Tune in as we sit down with Dong Wenhao, Co-Founder of Smilie, the maverick entrepreneur who turned industry pain points into a scalable solution.

Here’s a sneak peek:

- Why traditional gifting giants struggle to adapt

- The surprising role mindset plays in innovation (hint: ...

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 with two seasoned professionals—Shelly Chan and Yinn Ewe—who stayed over a decade in the same organisation and climbed the ladder through internal mobility, not constant switching.

We unpack:

- The real cost of job-hopping vs staying

- Whether 30% pay jumps are worth the risk

- What hiri...

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’s a digital marketing veteran turned financial rebel, founder of the Retire by 50 Platform… and he’s got a secret backup plan involving Cambodia.

We dive into:

🔸 The real reason he left — it wasn’t just burnout.

🔸 How he structured his finances, insurance, and investments before quitting...

The Final Slice: Why a Beloved Bakery Chose to Close Forever

In this emotional episode:

- Heidi (Chef-Owner of Flor Patisserie) reveals the shocking trigger that forced her 15-year-old iconic bakery to shut its doors.

- Hear the untold story behind the viral rent hike that exposed Singapore’s F&B struggles.

- Why she walked away despite massive media attention and loyal customers.

- Her candid take on hi...

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 now.

Join us as we dive into:

- The shocking true cost & brutal trade-offs

- Career crossroads: When an MBA transforms lives vs. when it’s a dead end

- ROI: Why salary bumps aren’t the whole story

- Admissions warfare: GMAT traps, scholarship strategies, and wh...

From SG Budget Babe to Finance Mummy; Discover how Dawn evolved from extreme frugality to a smarter, life-centric approach to money—balancing career, family, and financial independence.

Learn how she went from saving $20,000 on a $2K paycheck to building a million-dollar portfolio, an Amazon bestselling author of ‘Take Back Control of Your Money.’ And why does she say the system is designed to keep you broke.

Why listen?

Dawn’...

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 SMEs.

Meet our guest, Daren Yoong: A 15-year tech sales veteran turned coach, Daren designed Sales Excellence program at Sales Schools for Google and now fuels growth at AlphaSense. His mantra? “Work smart, sell smarter.”

Tune in as he spills secrets on building scalable, tech-powere...

You’ve probably heard the buzz about hitting that coveted six-figure income. But what does it really take to get there—and what are the sacrifices no one talks about?

We deep dive into the realities of earning a six-figure salary in Singapore—straight from someone who’s living it.

- The 24/7 mental load that comes with the paycheck (hint: "work-life balance" gets redefined).

- Shocking trade-offs—from lost perso...

Interest rates dropping? Markets volatile? Where do savvy investors park their cash now?

Join host Reggie for a power-packed episode where we reveal:

- Why private credit is becoming a go-to for investors seeking yield

- How the Australian property market remains resilient despite global uncertainty

- What makes real estate-backed loans a safer bet — and how you can get involved with as little as $1,000

- Behind-the-scenes insights ...

Ever wondered how a 21-year-old turned doodles into a $100,000 sticker empire —and landed their product in the hands of a K-pop sensation? Buckle up, because this week’s guest is rewriting the rules of small business.

Meet Dylan Chia, Founder of dchtoons, a self-taught artist who went from printing stickers in his bedroom to supplying wholesale orders to K-pop events and viral fame. His secret weapon wasn’t just cute designs—it ...

Deadlines, generational divides, team conflicts, communication breakdowns—Are you a manager feeling the pressure?

We’re tackling real-life leadership challenges submitted by YOU — our amazing listeners.

In this episode:

- Practical strategies for managing conflicts and collaboration across age groups

- How to handle communication breakdowns in fast-paced teams

- The reality of burnout and how managers can regain control

- The hon...

What if you could retire decades earlier without a CEO’s salary?

Meet Alex Lee—former insurance regulator, ex-CFO, and Chief Actuary— he’s the brains behind some of the most critical financial models in healthcare and insurance, and now, he’s spilling the tea on how he retired early without sacrificing security or happiness.

He reveals:

- The "F-You Money" Mindset: How living below his means gave him the courage to spea...

Ever wondered how your brand could crack the lucrative markets right on Singapore's doorstep? Or what Malaysian franchises know about scaling that we don't?

We pull back the curtain on the real franchising game between Singapore and Malaysia. We’re joined by a true industry heavyweight: Deric Yeo, Secretary General of the Malaysian Franchise Association. With decades of experience launching brands like Manhattan Fish Market acro...