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Bem vinde ao terceiro episódio da segunda temporada do Fala Beca, um podcast semanal de quinta sobre literatura, artes e afins. Neste episódio, conversamos com o psicanalista e estudante de Rádio Tv e Internet, Toni Fernandes, sobre bloqueio criativo e a indústria do marketing digital. O Fala Beca é produzido em parceria com o jornal O Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul. Indicações do episódio: Spaces Do Twitter (Salas de bate-papo): Trans Space da Bela Raissa, Space da Ingrid Silva e Space Doce Veneno. Livros: Sobre A Escrita de Stephen King / Escrita Criativa de Rubens Marchioni Canal Do Youtube: O Algoritmo Da Imagem (Senhorita Bira) / o Psicanalista Christian Dunker. Série: Legendary - Hbo Max Siga-nos em sua rede social favorita através do @falabecapod Saiba mais sobre o nosso convidado em https://linktr.ee/tonyyfer

Get up-close and personal with Tony as he answers questions on his successes, failures, habits and pet peeves. What’s one weird thing about him that only a few people know? Tune in and find out.

Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award-Winning Podcast Agency . Many know the AirAsia brand, but who and what made this story possible? Did you know that its founder was sent from Malaysia to English boarding school aged 14, on his own, with just a handwritten address of his final destination in the 1970s? It's these experiences that either make or break you. It's these experiences that empowered our next guest to take on massive risks in his life in the knowledge that it isn't fatal. Once you survived London in the 1970s as a kid, you can take on most challenges, like buying an airline, a football club or an F1 team. In the first episode of the new XL Podcast, Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia, shares exclusive stories about his childhood, experiences, and mindsets behind what has made him one of Asia's most outspoken and successful entrepreneurs.

In this very special show, John Lee is joined by Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia, and part owner of Queen's Park Rangers, for a masterclass discussion about entrepreneurship, success, and how to traverse the business world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Business is business, no matter what the sector. The founding principle is to maximise the top line, minimise the costs, and generate a good balance sheet with cash. By implementing the right culture, we lessen the work we have to do in attracting the top talent, as they begin to seek us out. All companies are built upon a great product. Too many times, people forget about marketing and branding, and yet the single most valuable thing you can do is to effectively invest in your brand. Technology has allowed an entry point into business for anyone. It has completely levelled the playing field. Ideas can be brought swiftly to fruition. There are no more barriers to entry. BEST MOMENTS 'I always had that feeling - that business is business' 'Becoming a leader is about surrounding yourself with people who are better at what they do than you are' 'You've really disrupted the disruptive' 'Surround yourself with great people' VALUABLE RESOURCES Tony Fernandes Twitter - https://twitter.com/tonyfernandes_?lang=en ABOUT THE HOST JOHN LEE John was born to Chinese parents who ran a takeaway in the north of England, where he helped out washing dishes from the age of eleven. He attended University, gaining a first class honours degree in Animation and began a career as an animator. By the age of twenty-seven, through careful investment, John had built up a highly lucrative property portfolio and was a self-made millionaire! Since then, John has inspired thousands of people through seminars and one-to-one mentoring, helping them to build successful businesses and receive global acclaim. He has developed an international reputation as a motivational speaker, sharing stages with the likes of Bill Clinton, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson, Jack Welch (former CEO of GE) and Randi Zuckerberg. John now divides his time between the UK and Asia, sharing his knowledge and inspiring others to take control of their lives the way he did. His motto in life is “Do what others don’t and have a tomorrow that others won’t!” For more information on John, visit www.johnlee.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life comes full circle for Tony and AirAsia. The company was born out of the aviation industry calamity caused by the 9/11 disaster. It was one of the first airlines that utilized the internet and technology. Today with Covid-19 gripping the travel industry, his team is once again looking at new ways to evolve with tech—all with the spirit of creating a more connected and collaborative ASEAN.

Storytime with "one ringgit man" continues. From being public enemy number one in a record label company to being disliked by the Singapore government. From discovering Indonesian superstar Krisdayanti through Asia Bagus, to bringing Southeast Asians closer together by urging open skies policy. Tony thought he had seen it all, but the rest of his legacy book with ASEAN is still unwritten.

From boarding school to the boardroom, the founder of Asia's largest low-cost airline, Tony Fernandes, was an ambitious little boy. Many little stories and life events left an indelible impression on Tony, who is on a lifelong mission to level the playing field and take the ASEAN brand to a whole new altitude.