From “Running in the Dark” to Leading With Purpose: A Cambodian Business Owner’s Testimonial

        In Cambodia, thousands of small business owners carry more than products, profits, and daily operations on their shoulders.

        They carry family dreams. They carry responsibility. They carry the quiet pressure of becoming “the strong one” for everyone who depends on them.

And sometimes, they carry something even heavier: the feeling of building a business without guidance—without formal education, without training, and without someone to show them the way.

        That is exactly why the story of Mrs. Monynet, a Cambodian entrepreneur and owner of a traditional Khmer clothing business (Hol Phamoung and Khmer traditional wear), is so deeply moving—and so powerfully relevant to every small business owner who wants to grow, not just survive.

        After listening to a message shared by the teacher, Mrs. Monynet described how emotional and personal the learning experience became for her.

Not only because she is a business owner. But because she is also a mother.

        A mother who understands that what we do today becomes the future our children will live in.

        She shared that she inherited the role of business owner from her mother—yet life did not give her the chance to learn directly from her. As an orphan, she had to figure everything out alone.

        No roadmap. No mentor. No skills training. No business knowledge. Just courage—and the daily struggle of trying to make things work.

        In her words, she was “doing business in the dark.” Working hard, but without the clear understanding and skills that make growth sustainable.

        Instead of allowing her past to define her future, she chose to transform it into a promise.

        As a mother of four children, she made a powerful decision: if she did not get the chance to learn, then her children must.

        She committed herself to doing everything possible so her children would gain knowledge and skills—and would never have to live in the same uncertainty she experienced.

        This is not just motivation. This is leadership. This is what true entrepreneurship looks like in real life: not only chasing income, but chasing meaning—creating a legacy through learning, discipline, and intentional growth.

        Mrs. Monynet expressed deep pride and gratitude toward Mr. OM Sengbora, recognizing the impact of the training he created.

        She shared that the content did not just “teach business.” It touched her heart. Because it reflected her reality. Because it spoke to her struggles. Because it gave her something many entrepreneurs never receive: direction.

        And when a business owner finally receives direction—something changes.

        They stop running in circles. They stop guessing. They stop being trapped in survival mode.

        They start thinking like a leader. They start building with purpose. They start preparing—not only for today’s sales, but for tomorrow’s success.

        If you are a small business owner in Cambodia and you feel like you are working hard but growth is still slow; you do everything alone and feel exhausted; you have talent but lack strategy; you want to become a better leader for your family and team; you want knowledge that is practical, not just theory—then you are not alone.

        And you are not “weak.” You are simply ready for your next level.

        Because in business, hard work is not enough. Skills matter. Knowledge matters. A community matters. A mentor matters.

        Mrs. Monynet’s story is a mirror for so many entrepreneurs across Cambodia: strong people with big hearts, building businesses while carrying responsibilities that most people never see.

        But her message also carries hope: you don’t need to keep doing business “in the dark.”

        When you have the right training and the right environment, your mindset expands, your confidence increases, and your future becomes clearer.

        That is what CEO Master Club stands for: helping business owners grow through learning, leadership, and real-world business training—so they can build stronger businesses and stronger lives.

        If this story touches you, take it as a sign.

        Your business deserves more than struggle. Your family deserves more than survival. You deserve the knowledge that turns effort into results.

        Learn more about CEO Master Club. Join the community. Upgrade your mindset. And start chasing the next level of your life—starting today.