While people are struggling to cope with the terrible Covid-19 pandemic, Dato Darren Yaw managed to successfully establish an organization called GCG Travels, which is set to conquer the tourism industry within the next few years. Therefore, FITA set up an exclusive interview with Dato Darren Yaw to discover his passion for business and entrepreneurship, leading him to become one of the most successful Founders in Asia.
Question: Can you give us a back story of who you were before?
Dato Darren Yaw: In my opinion, there are no before or after in my story. I am who I am as before but even better and brighter. This results from the support from my parents and whole families, who let me grow to become who I am today. I became Dato Darren Yaw at an early age because of my determination and discipline in making plans to sustain my work and business. It helps me in overseeing the future and planning things.
I was a normal lad before. However, things changed as I saw many young people become successful entrepreneurs with amazing ideas and unique characteristics. So, I was aiming to get the title of Dato Darren Yaw at a very young age to prove to my parents that I can do so with their support. I am honored to have supportive surroundings.
Dato Darren Yaw started a small business when he was sixteen years old with a few of his friends in high school. His company then grows as more and more people demand his excellent services. Back then, Dato Darren Yaw offered IT services to help people who are having trouble with their gadgets.
GCG Travels Inc Headquarters.
Question: What makes you choose GCG Travels as your first project?
Dato Darren Yaw: I have been dreaming of founding an excellent tourism organization because let’s face it, the tourism industry will never die because of the demand globally. As long as there are births in the whole world, people will keep traveling as much as they can. Therefore, I see this as a potential and profitable first project that will boost me, Dato Darren Yaw, as a successful entrepreneur. I honestly believe that I am making the right choice with GCG Travels.
Dato Darren Yaw founded GCG Travels in January 2020 amid the global pandemic in Malaysia. However, this does not stop Dato Darren Yaw from enhancing his services to ensure the uniqueness of his organization. GCG Travels is still growing as a company with six hundred employees in Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia and soon Japan as it is an international organization.
Question: How do you plan your business?
Dato Darren Yaw: When you are familiar with working most of the time, it is easier for you to manage your time daily. Therefore, as Dato Darren Yaw, it is easier to follow routines, so I will always be very cautious with my plans. Having assistants is not an excuse for people to forget their responsibilities and objectives. However, they are there to help you be more structured with your plans. So, if you ask me for the best anecdote in making plans, my definite answer would be discipline. Being disciplined will help you view your progress throughout the day and check up on anything that you have missed.
For your information, Dato Darren Yaw is known for doing all of his routines by himself. Therefore, he never hired any assistants to help him focus on his routine and avoid any stumbles along the way. This is the unique quality that Dato Darren Yaw implemented within himself that capture peoples’ attention.
Question: What is fear in this business?
Dato Darren Yaw: My main fear would be losing my discipline and attitude while conducting this business in GCG Travels. I am trying my best to avoid any disruptive behavior that will affect my colleagues as they are the hearts of GCG Travels. Everything I do is an example for them, so I am to do my very best in everything. My main advice is never to forget the root of who you are as a person. Remember who you are and embrace it with tons of positivity.
Dato Darren Yaw concluded his points by being positive and always looking forward to exploring yourself in a good way. This helps in finding and improving yourself to become a better person in the future. All in all, our latest news team is honored to be able to interview Dato Darren Yaw.