Chih Lin's guest appearances

Chih Lin

Our Voices Matter Podcast

The Story Bar

The Master Delegator Podcast

Joan Blades

John Gable

Jessica Green

Sarah Harmeyer

Chris White

Lacy Boggs

Karen Walrond

Sandra Bland

Robert Hall

Mike Dorsey

Chris James

Scott Hamilton

Ashley Wilson

Ryan Narus

Mathew Knowles

OwlTail

What possessed two engineers to ditch their corporate jobs in oil and gas, take a leap of faith and launch a business making dumplings?  The answer is in this week's episode of Our Voices Matter Podcast.  Chih Lin and Mike Dorsey are all about community, connection and story -- and their story is a doozy!  I won't spoil it for you, but I will give you a hint.  They asked themselves a simple, yet profound question:  "Are you just fitting in, or do you belong?"  They then found the courage to answer honestly, and take action.I invite you to put in your earbuds or fire up YouTube to savor every morsel of my conversation with the Dumpling Dudez.  I'm now done with the puns.  Enjoy!www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.comwww.lorellemedia.comThis podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.  This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.Support the show

What possessed two engineers to ditch their corporate jobs in oil and gas, take a leap of faith and launch a business making dumplings?  The answer is in this week's episode of Our Voices Matter Podcast.   Chih Lin and Mike Dorsey are all about community, connection and story -- and their story is a doozy!  I won't spoil it for you, but I will give you a hint.  They asked themselves a simple, yet profound question:  "Are you just fitting in, or do you belong?"  They then found the courage to answer honestly, and take action. I invite you to put in your earbuds or fire up YouTube to savor every morsel of my conversation with the Dumpling Dudez.  I'm now done with the puns.  Enjoy! <a href="http://www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.com</a> <a href="http://www.lorellemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lorellemedia.com</a> This podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.  This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.<a href="http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Leap of Faith -  Chih Lin and Michael Dorsey

In this episode, Mike and Chih of Dumpling Dudez talk about their transition from corporate to establishing their own business. They share what inspired them to transition, the things they needed to prepare, how they work as partners, and how they faced struggles that came along, including how they scaled during the pandemic. Listen up, learn, and be inspired by their story.KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEWhoever you are today is because of all the struggles you went through.Look at hardships as an opportunity to grow and be a better version of yourself.Embrace your struggles. If you are going through a hard time, use that as fuel to pivot and make yourself better and the energy to conquer even stronger future struggles. Stay agile. Be ready to adapt to changes. Deciding to shift fully to business or start it while working would depend on your financial situation and working style.In transitioning, financial planning is important. Consider two years' budget and scale slowly.When working together with your partner, you have to talk about work responsibilities, be clear with them, and play each other’s strengths. If you are in a relationship, remember that the relationship is important. Put your relationship first, schedule time for each other. Have free time for yourself.It is not about failure but the response to failure that matters.Not everyone has to like you. Be yourself.If you want a change, then you got to have time for it.The most important thing is your why, why you started your business, always remind yourself of that. TODAY’S GUESTMike Dorsey and Chih Lin began with a leap of faith into a world they knew little about. They have worked in corporate America for the past 15 years. Climbing the corporate ladder and so busy building dreams for others, they forgot how to dream ourselves. They were comfortable but weren’t fulfilled. They wanted more out of life and were willing to risk it all to follow their dreams and pursue their passions. On April 1st, 2019, they both quit their jobs, and DumplingDudez™ was born.Connect and know more about Mike and Chih and their company  here:Website: www.dumplingdudez.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/DumplingDudez Instagram: www.instgram.com/DumplingDudezAre you in need of any assistance? Are you tired and running out of time? It's time to start looking for a virtual assistant! Learn how to get your freedom and life back by visiting Smartvirtualassistants.comBe part of our Facebook community page for entrepreneurs who want to scale their service-based businesses to 6-7 figures.Also, feel free to download Smart Delegation, a quick and easy ebook that provides resources to help you, empower you, and equip you with the simple key strategy of delegation.If you do like hearing our podcast episodes, we do appreciate you showing your support by buying me a coffee at  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristyyoder Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple PodcastsSpotify

In this episode, Mike and Chih of Dumpling Dudez talk about their transition from corporate to establishing their own business. They share what inspired them to transition, the things they needed to prepare, how they work as partners, and how they faced struggles that came along, including how they scaled during the pandemic. Listen up, learn, and be inspired by their story. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE<ul><li>Whoever you are today is because of all the struggles you went through.</li><li>Look at hardships as an opportunity to grow and be a better version of yourself.</li><li>Embrace your struggles. If you are going through a hard time, use that as fuel to pivot and make yourself better and the energy to conquer even stronger future struggles. Stay agile. Be ready to adapt to changes. </li><li>Deciding to shift fully to business or start it while working would depend on your financial situation and working style.</li><li>In transitioning, financial planning is important. Consider two years' budget and scale slowly.</li><li>When working together with your partner, you have to talk about work responsibilities, be clear with them, and play each other’s strengths. If you are in a relationship, remember that the relationship is important. Put your relationship first, schedule time for each other. Have free time for yourself.</li><li>It is not about failure but the response to failure that matters.</li><li>Not everyone has to like you. Be yourself.</li><li>If you want a change, then you got to have time for it.</li><li>The most important thing is your why, why you started your business, always remind yourself of that. </li></ul> TODAY’S GUESTMike Dorsey and Chih Lin began with a leap of faith into a world they knew little about. They have worked in corporate America for the past 15 years. Climbing the corporate ladder and so busy building dreams for others, they forgot how to dream ourselves. They were comfortable but weren’t fulfilled. They wanted more out of life and were willing to risk it all to follow their dreams and pursue their passions. On April 1st, 2019, they both quit their jobs, and DumplingDudez™ was born. Connect and know more about Mike and Chih and their company  here:Website: <a href="http://www.dumplingdudez.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dumplingdudez.com</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DumplingDudez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/DumplingDudez</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instgram.com/DumplingDudez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instgram.com/DumplingDudez</a> Are you in need of any assistance? Are you tired and running out of time? It's time to start looking for a virtual assistant! Learn how to get your freedom and life back by visiting<a href="http://smartvirtualassistants.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Smartvirtualassistants.com</a>Be part of our Facebook community page for entrepreneurs who want to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingavaagency?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scale their service-based businesses to 6-7 figures</a>.Also, feel free to download <a href="https://smartvirtualassistants.com/freebies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart Delegation</a>, a quick and easy ebook that provides resources to help you, empower you, and equip you with the simple key strategy of delegation.If you do like hearing our podcast episodes, we do appreciate you showing your support by buying me a coffee at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristyyoder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristyyoder</a> <a href="https://podcast.capclaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Employee Survival Guide®</a> A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you know Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1516485930" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rHhrBewkJHiBNXe8b7JtL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Ep 39 -  How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur With Mike Dorsey and Chih Lin

In this episode of "Storied With Garima", we sit down with the Founders of Dumpling Dudez, a Houston based enterprise, to learn about their unique approach to creating a one-of-a-kind dumpling making experience. Michael Dorsey and Chih Lin began with a leap of faith into a world they knew little about. They share with Garima the inspiration behind Dumpling Dudez and what led them to leave their comfortable corporate careers to build this business.  We talk about their struggles, the support from the community, their love for each other, and this extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Do listen and share your thoughts with us. This episode is a bit long but we hope you will enjoy taking a deep dive into the story of Dumpling Dudez. 

In this episode of "Storied With Garima", we sit down with the Founders of Dumpling Dudez, a Houston based enterprise, to learn about their unique approach to creating a one-of-a-kind dumpling making experience. Michael Dorsey and Chih Lin began with a leap of faith into a world they knew little about. They share with Garima the inspiration behind Dumpling Dudez and what led them to leave their comfortable corporate careers to build this business.  We talk about their struggles, the support from the community, their love for each other, and this extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Do listen and share your thoughts with us. This episode is a bit long but we hope you will enjoy taking a deep dive into the story of Dumpling Dudez.

Understanding the Dumpling Experience with Michael & Chih Lin