The Value of 'Frivolous' Courses

What if a job most people wouldn’t think twice about became a seven-figure business? Zames Chew, Co-Founder of Repair.sg, comes into the studio to share how hands-on trade skills, not pitch decks, became his biggest competitive edge. From learning repairs on the ground to building a culture of trust, he is removing the stigma around blue-collar trades one customer at a time. We also go deep on why he once felt embarrassed to tell his peers about the business, and why upskilling himself was such a crucial part of his success.

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(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Starting Repair.sg After O-Levels
(04:19) Parents Thought It Was Just a Phase
(06:06) Being the Youngest in Technical Courses
(08:08) Insecurity About “Dirty” Work
(09:57) Learning Finally Felt Useful
(11:39) Customers Questioning His Age
(13:42) The Google Dream vs Reality
(15:18) Why He Learned Plumbing Himself
(17:57) Building a Business With His Brother
(20:14) Putting a Face to the Brand
(22:12) Refusing to Compete on Price
(24:07) From $1.7M to $3M Revenue
(26:28) Learning Management the Hard Way
(29:08) Finding Mentors on LinkedIn
(31:05) “Frivolous” Courses That Change Lives
(32:54) How AI Fits Into Repair.sg
(35:25) Finding Fulfilment in “Dirty” Work
(36:47) Advice to His Younger Self
(38:55) Regrets About School & Learning
(41:09) The Covid Turning Point
(42:59) The Moment It Started Feeling Real
(45:30) What Success Actually Looks Like
(49:00) What’s Next for Repair.sg
(59:23) One Shiok Thing
(01:07:38) Post-Interview Reflection

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