What if the loyalty programs you think you understand… are actually built on completely different rules?

We sit with a man some in the industry call “the king of loyalty” - the CEO behind one of Singapore’s largest rewards ecosystems. With millions of members and over a million active users every month, he’s got a front-row seat to how consumers really spend, save, and stay loyal.

And let’s just say… a lot of what businesses believe about loyalty? Might be totally wrong.

Inside this episode, we unpack:

Why “buy 10 get 1 free” works for cafés… but can quietly kill other businesses
The concept of “borrowed loyalty” and how smaller brands can tap into bigger ecosystems to survive
Why points, cashback, and miles aren’t equal (and which one is actually losing relevance)
The hidden math behind loyalty programs that most SMEs never calculate
What really makes customers stick: emotional loyalty vs transactional value (and which one actually comes first)
How AI and data are quietly reshaping the future of rewards, personalisation, and customer retention
The surprising reason having MORE points can make customers less likely to leave

Whether you run a small business, work in marketing, or just love squeezing maximum value out of every dollar you spend, this episode will completely change how you see loyalty programs.

Because loyalty isn’t just about rewards anymore…

It’s about data, psychology, and who controls the relationship with the customer.

🎧 Tune in to hear how the game really works behind the scenes.

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