What does it really take to leave a stable corporate career and finally bet on yourself?

In this episode of Asian Business Owners, I sit down with Renaud-Louis, founder of Amplitude, a Hong Kong watch atelier born from 18 years of experience at Rolex and a lifelong passion for craftsmanship.

Renaud-Louis shares the pivotal moments that pushed him from corporate comfort to entrepreneurship.

What you’ll hear:

• The honest realities behind starting a retail business: choosing the right location, handling customers, managing cash flow
• Navigating a major identity shift
• The emotional and financial risks with the support of his family

Timestamps:

（00:00 ）Introduction to Asian Business Owners

（00:33 ）Meet Renaud-Louis: From Rolex to Entrepreneurship

（01:36 ）Early Career and Passion for Horology

（03:50 ）Journey to Hong Kong

（06:12 ）Balancing Rugby and Watch Repairing

（10:02 ）Climbing the Ranks at Rolex

（14:57 ）This or That Questions

（15:48 ）The Pivot Moment: Founding Amplitude

（19:10 ）Finding the Perfect Shop Location

（20:43 ）Setting Up the Shop and Initial Challenges

（22:58 ）The Importance of Customer Relationships

（23:36 ）Learning from Mistakes and Managing Cash Flow

（24:28 ）Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

（25:36 ）Family Support and Humility in Business

（26:18 ）Teaching Kids the Value of Hard Work

（28:00 ）Creating a Community of Watch Lovers

（30:06 ）The Art and Craft of Watchmaking

（33:46 ）Future Goals and Aspirations

（37:03 ）Final Thoughts and Advice for Business Owners

👉 To find out more about Amplitude:

The website

On Instagram

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