OM DENNE EPISODE
If someone said ditch law, go open a gym and you'll have a better quality of life AND profit potential, would you believe it? We had a catch-up with Shu Qi, Team Singapore Weightlifter and Owner of Kampong Crossfit, who walked away from corporate prestige and the traditional route of law to pursue a career in fitness. From earning 'peanuts' in her first year with six day work weeks, to having a steady community four years in, it seems like she's thriving—but is this a decision that's suitable for everyone? We spill the tea on: 💭 How to decide if the traditional path is/is not for you?😵💫 What do you lose when you walk away from corporate prestige?📈 What's the profit potential as a Gym Owner vs Lawyer? ⏰ The reality of being an entrepreneur: Does work-life balance exist? 🤝 How do you learn to respect your own time and draw boundaries?🚨 Will people see you as 'lesser' for taking an unconventional path? ---CHAPTERS0:00 Opening0:09 Meet: Shu Qi 0:25 Gym Owner vs Lawyer: Financially Ahead or Behind? 1:17 30s Quick Intro 2:06 The What-If's: Staying vs Leaving 3:28 What She Gave Up When Leaving Law4:58 Law: Singaporeans' Best Option Out of All 5:34 What Prepared You To Own a Gym? 6:20 Breaking Down Income as a Gym Owner 8:55 Is a Gym Business Scalable? 10:03 Risks as a Gym Owner 11:27 Work-Life Balance: How does it compare? 13:00 Drawing Boundaries 13:55 Did You Feel a Loss in Prestige?15:04 Did Her Law Background Provide an 'Unfair Edge'? 15:59 Who Should NOT be an Entrepreneur?17:30 Evidence that Leaving was the Right Decision 17:47 Advice for Freshmen & Fresh Grads 18:41 If Law Paid Twice as Much...19:03 David Gets Mogged19:59 What's a Crossfit Class Like?20:25 Is Hyrox Crossfit? 21:00 The Mogging Continues 21:25 Outro The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not represent the views of any company, employer, or organization. This discussion is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.This is (probably) one of the realest, most unhinged, sometimes funny, most times educational podcasts about all things career. With no fluff, no bs, only facts and lots of laughs, join us as we chat with people across different industries and share some unsolicited advice on how you can break into them.We believe that you don't know what you don't know, so there's no harm in tuning in once in awhile.Let us know if you enjoyed this episode and if any of the tips helped you. We want to hear what you think, and what you'd like to hear more about next!Follow Sumo Cum Laude / sumocumlaude3.8 / sumocumlaude https://open.spotify.com/show/51I0Q4G...
