DJL Dato Jonathan Lim on What Made Him Become a Business Coach

A successful entrepreneur doesn't reveal his business secrets. Most people will agree with this statement. But DJL Dato Jonathan Lim believes otherwise. He had a portfolio of over 10 million at the age of 32. However, that doesn't stop him from sharing his knowledge and guidance with aspiring entrepreneurs. DJL says, "If I share my experience with upcoming entrepreneurs, it won't take anything away from me. I know how to handle my business. Will my students become competitors later? They sure can. But I don't waste my time thinking about whether they will become my competitors or not. I want to help them become successful. I'm here to ensure that new entrepreneurs don't face the roadblocks that I did." DJL's move toward business coaching DJL isn't afraid of shifting careers. He started his journey as an IT professional. His company, MMG, offered multimedia content and hardware and software services to telecommunication companies. He already had a portfolio of 10 million by 32. But he shifted to property development when he was 35. He didn't take long to shift his focus to business coaching. The multi-millionaire said, "I love talking to new entrepreneurs. It's a wonderful feeling to know what's going on in their minds. My sessions are mostly interactive. I talk about a lot of aspects of e-commerce that I think are crucial for entrepreneurs from different industries. I don't focus on a particular industry because I think some people would feel left out. Once I finish, I allow my students to ask questions. This makes it an interactive session where students can ask any type of questions regarding the topics they want." Business coaching requires a lot of experience. And DJL has enough experience as an online entrepreneur. He started as an IT specialist but didn't take time to start MMG Group of Companies. This happened because of his ability to take risks, assess the pros and cons of a deal, and most importantly, his desire to expand his business into different industries. Building next-gen leaders Does everyone that DJL teaches become successful entrepreneurs? That depends on the vision of the students. Many students attend his sessions because they want to become leaders in the future. They may not have the money to start their businesses. But every business requires a capable leader who can keep the ship steady even during its most tumultuous time. DJL is in charge of building these next-gen leaders. He believes that his speeches should influence his audience so much that they should have a go-getter attitude. They can keep that attitude to become entrepreneurs or become leaders in big companies. The ultimate goal of DJL is to empower his students to work hard in life without lowering their values. Over the years, DJL has managed to teach hundreds of students. Some of them became entrepreneurs, while others are doing quite well as high-ranking employees in various companies. It shows that DJL is not just a successful entrepreneur; he is also a leader who knows how to handle a bunch of strangers and guide them to a path where they would achieve success.