Edmund Lowman is a former owner/partner in IFG (Italian Fashion Group) which was a fashion design and production company based in China. Former Partner in Kekai Express, which handled product procurement and outsourcing in China. As well as an avid blogger / active mentor over at StartupBros.com.
Founder and partner of Slumber Party Hostels, fastest growing chain of Party Hostels across Thailand, and soon expanding to Lombok and Bali.
Also he is step into stepping the Asian based Food and Beverage Business, Destination as CEO of Destination Eats Co.,Ltd. owns and operates several food and beverage brands including Hooters, Hard Rock Cafe, the Drunken Leprechaun, and Slumber Party Hostels all of which are iconic brands that have been successfully operating around the world.
Our focus in 2019 is to open 2-4 more outlets per brand across Asia. Currently currently we have 500+ employees and growing.
Founder and partner of Slumber Party Hostels, fastest growing chain of Party Hostels across Thailand, and soon expanding to Lombok and Bali.
Also he is step into stepping the Asian based Food and Beverage Business, Destination as CEO of Destination Eats Co.,Ltd. owns and operates several food and beverage brands including Hooters, Hard Rock Cafe, the Drunken Leprechaun, and Slumber Party Hostels all of which are iconic brands that have been successfully operating around the world.
Our focus in 2019 is to open 2-4 more outlets per brand across Asia. Currently currently we have 500+ employees and growing.
"Edmund has a unique ability to see through the mess and hear through the noise. His knack for defining organizational issues and coming up with clear, actionable ways to solve them is priceless. I'd recommend him to anyone lucky enough to work with him." - Karim Banna, CEO of Ifgfasion.com "Edmund sees things backwards, in a good way. He searches for problems not for solutions and then he works them backwards. He wore every hat possibly while he was with us and seemed to move naturally and effortlessly between roles. His process for validating products before they go to market is nothing short of genius" - Span Jiang, CEO of T-pai.com "Edmund does not only get things done. He also sincerely cares about the people that work for him, which enables him to motivate, inspire and instill change intiativives with ease. The staff loved him and it made working with him not only a pleasure, but a huge learning experience" - Jamal Banna, CEO of Market Plus, Hong Kong |
QUOTE FROM EDMUND FROM HIS ARTICLES
About doing business in Thailand, Key success of “How to Started Million Dollar Business With Zero Dollars”
“It is a business make sure your remember that. Many people start hostels have this idilic vision in their minds of chilling on the beach or at reception while drinking coconuts and hanging out with people from different countries and forget about all the work that actual goes into running a great hostel. I would suggest working in a hostel first, and living in the country you are thinking to open up in for at least 6-12 months before you do anything and make sure it is what you really want. I own several hostels and I love it, know what you are getting yourself into and that Thailand is not your home country. In summary, living and working here is great and I love being here. Good luck with your business!” Edmund Lowman
Edmund’s 5 tips for success:
About doing business in Thailand, Key success of “How to Started Million Dollar Business With Zero Dollars”
“It is a business make sure your remember that. Many people start hostels have this idilic vision in their minds of chilling on the beach or at reception while drinking coconuts and hanging out with people from different countries and forget about all the work that actual goes into running a great hostel. I would suggest working in a hostel first, and living in the country you are thinking to open up in for at least 6-12 months before you do anything and make sure it is what you really want. I own several hostels and I love it, know what you are getting yourself into and that Thailand is not your home country. In summary, living and working here is great and I love being here. Good luck with your business!” Edmund Lowman
Edmund’s 5 tips for success:
- Always do something you love. Be brutally honest about cutting out aspects of your life that drag on your energy.
- Make time for yourself to meditate or relax everyday so that you can reflect on the things that are important.
- Evaluate who you have around you and whether they are a good influence. Ask yourself if they are people who help you become a better person.
- Have a plan and be persistent in executing that plan. Expect that things will go wrong and know that it is darkest immediately before it is dawn.
- Finally, fear is a choice. Starting a business can be really scary, and if you succumb to the thoughts running through your head about all the things that could go wrong, you are going to be in big trouble. Ignore fear, and choose to be positive. It will make a big difference.
QUOTE FROM EDMUND
From article: From article: 6 Ways To KILL Your Business Before It Ever Starts
http://smartest-people.tumblr.com/post/60764435502/6-ways-to-kill-your-business-before-it-ever-starts
“Starting a business is NOT EASY, it is not a lottery ticket either.
It is hard work, it takes time, patience, perseverance, and it does NOT take luck. People who say it takes “luck” should be shot in the face (with a nerf gun).
I have five businesses. I did not get “lucky” with any of them. I researched, validated, got advice from people smarter than myself (so basically everyone) and then, based on their input, I made an educated decision to either move forward or not.
Go out and make things happen. Even if you fail, IT DOESN’T MATTER.
Failure is actually a GOOD THING!
It helps you learn and this type of education is more valuable than anything else in the world. Owning your own business is not easy, it’s hard, but it is also one of the most rewarding things in the world not to work for someone else and to be able to sell your product to the world. I really hope this has inspired you and I’m sorry I yelled at you, I just really want to see you kick some ass and live your dreams .YOU ARE AWESOME! NOW GET GOING!”
-Edmund Lowman
From article: From article: 6 Ways To KILL Your Business Before It Ever Starts
http://smartest-people.tumblr.com/post/60764435502/6-ways-to-kill-your-business-before-it-ever-starts
“Starting a business is NOT EASY, it is not a lottery ticket either.
It is hard work, it takes time, patience, perseverance, and it does NOT take luck. People who say it takes “luck” should be shot in the face (with a nerf gun).
I have five businesses. I did not get “lucky” with any of them. I researched, validated, got advice from people smarter than myself (so basically everyone) and then, based on their input, I made an educated decision to either move forward or not.
Go out and make things happen. Even if you fail, IT DOESN’T MATTER.
Failure is actually a GOOD THING!
It helps you learn and this type of education is more valuable than anything else in the world. Owning your own business is not easy, it’s hard, but it is also one of the most rewarding things in the world not to work for someone else and to be able to sell your product to the world. I really hope this has inspired you and I’m sorry I yelled at you, I just really want to see you kick some ass and live your dreams .YOU ARE AWESOME! NOW GET GOING!”
-Edmund Lowman
ARTICLES ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PRODUCTIVITY AND IMPORTING FROM CHINA.