#17. Quinntessential Questions with Will Probert, Inside Hong Kong’s Business World: Path to Entrepreneurial Success
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Welcome to today’s podcast! Our guest, Will Probert, takes us through an inspiring journey from recruitment to HR consulting, then to building their own corporate services company. We’ll explore Hong Kong’s resurgence, the Dubai-Hong Kong business connection, and the evolving recruitment trends shaping today’s market. They also share practical advice on entrepreneurship, networking, and the key traits of top salespeople—plus a special segment on teaching entrepreneurism to the next generation. Stay tuned for rapid-fire questions at the end!
Guest Bio
William Probert is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the offshore, recruitment, outsourcing, corporate, and fiduciary services industries. Born in the UK and raised in Hong Kong, William has developed a deep understanding of both Western and Asian business practices. He has lived and worked in key international markets, including Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands, gaining valuable insights into the dynamics of global business operations.
Minutes
(00:00) Intro
(05:10) Starting in Recruitment
(06:54) Moving to HR Consulting
(12:30) Sales Learning & Development
(15:33) Benefits of Being in Recruitment
(18:54) Becoming an Entrepreneur
(23:12) Building Up a Corporate Services Company
(28:05) Resurgence of Hong Kong
(29:43) Dubai - Hong Kong Connectivity
(31:20) Setting up Infrastructure
(34:00) Leveraging Connections
(35:00) Key Lessons about Entrepreneurship
(40:11) Navigating Regulatory Frameworks
(43:00) Business Climate in Hong Kong
(46:18) Recruitment Trends in Hong Kong
(52:08) Key Traits of Sales People
(55:40) Networking Tips
(57:50) Teaching Kids Entrepreneurism
(1:01:43) Rapid Fire QuestionsBehind-The-Scenes
Transcript