Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAt Limitless, we believe that choosing China as an expatriate assignment offers unlimited opportunity and adventure – and proper preparation is the key to success! Through real-life interviews from China’s leading expats, we support you and your loved ones through the entire process from relocation to repatriation, and every step in between. Glean wisdom and pick up fantastic tips and tricks from other people like you. Stay motivated, be empowered and get connected to some pretty amazing folks by tuning in. Welcome to the Limitless Community.
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#84 TOP Repatriation – Tom Mitchell – Repatriation questions to ask before and after boarding the plane home
March 23, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBTell me you didn't miss Tom's interview?! Even if your own repatriation isn't on the immediate horizon, Tom's wisdom and outlook on the process is worth listening to now! (Like, right now!) Here's more on Tom: He is currently the Vice President, Emerging Channels, for Owens & Minor, a Fortune 300 multinational company specializing in healthcare logistics. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He and his wife Jamie have been married for more than 20 years, and have two teen...
#83 TOP Executive – D. Sriram – China may not be as different as you think
March 22, 2015 17:00 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MBIt's TOP week where we're revisiting our top poscast in each category! Did you miss D. Sriram the first time around? If you did, definitely tune in and hear our #1 ranked executive talk life and work in China. D. Sriram has spent 18 years in advertising and media agencies in India, China and the Asia Pacific Region. He is no stranger to executive roles, in fact, at different points in his career, Sriram was APAC CEO for Starcom Mediavest Group and China CEO for Aegis Media Group. For the pas...
#82 Three little words that'll set you free
March 19, 2015 17:00 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MBIf you ever find yourself caught up in putting forth only the most polished side of yourself, this episode is for you. In this weekly wrap up I'm sharing with our entrepreneur crowd a bit of wisdom and a tip to help you stay real and true to yourself while building your business. If you don’t consider yourself an entrepreneur, no worries. I believe anyone who moves abroad embodies some elements of entrepreneurship – a lower degree of risk aversion and an adventuresome spirit to name a few – ...
#81 Abbie Pumarejo – Championing self-reinvention for the supporting spouse
March 17, 2015 17:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBAbbie has been in Shanghai four and a half years. She is from the US and married her highschool sweetheart, who's Spanish and Puerto Rican. She is a freelance writer, stay at home mom and volunteer. A southern girl with a sense of adventure, she loves cooking, getting together with friends, reading and traveling with her family to new and exciting places.
#80 Jason Schrott – Two decades of China adventure, and still seeking opportunities for growth
March 16, 2015 17:00 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MBAn authority on international education, Jason is currently the Managing Director for ELS Educational Services (ELS), a subsidiary of Berlitz Corporation and Benesse Corporation, one of the world’s largest education holding companies. ELS prepares thousands of students each year for university success in partnership with over 650 universities and 83 campus locations world-wide. Jason is responsible for all aspects of ELS’s operations in Mainland China and Taiwan and brings with him over 15 y...
#79 Eva Gallagher – Best of both worlds, work and play in Shanghai
March 16, 2015 00:07 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MBEva has lived in Shanghai for a year and a half with her family. They moved to Shanghai for her husband's job and she has continued in her role as president of a medical communications company based in the US. Their clients are biotech companies and the focus of the company is research and education in oncology and hematology. Today Eva is going to share with us what it's like to manage a virtual company from overseas while holding down the fort at home in Shanghai.
#78 Three mistakes expat executives must avoid
March 12, 2015 17:00 - 8 minutes - 4.33 MBTo date, I’ve interviewed over 60 expat leaders all over China for the Limitless Project. With each interview, I sit on my end of the mic – expectant – actively soaking up unparalleled wisdom, perspective and insights from combined decades of life and work experience. It’s the best job… ever. It’s time to gather my thoughts together, though, and share some of the golden nuggets I’ve been blessed to obtain from hours upon hours of engaging interviews. I chose this as the first topic because ...
#77 Christine Leang – Fearfighter and Storyteller who encourages you to choose courage
March 11, 2015 17:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBBorn in a refugee camp at the Thai frontier, a week after her parents finally escaped the civil war which killed one fourth of the Cambodian population, Christine grew up in France in a difficult environment, with the dream of becoming a writer. In 2005 after she graduated, Christine left Paris for Shanghai and has been based in China ever since. Her China journey has taken various twists and turns that have shaped Christine into the accomplished public speaker, captivating storyteller, mart...
#76 Winston Sterzel – Tales of business and adventure from the original China vlogger
March 10, 2015 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBWinston, known better as "SerpentZA" has been making YouTube videos about China for years, and was in fact the first person to start vlogging from within mainland China. Sharing insight, adventures and practical knowledge of how to adapt and survive in China as a foreigner, he enjoys helping others and showing people what China is really like while breaking old stereotypes.
#75 Scott Orwig – Supporting spouse turns 'sacrifice' assignment into the time of his life
March 09, 2015 17:00 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MBScott is a father of four kids and a software developer from the United States. He and his family have been in Shanghai for almost 2 years. His wife, Sarah, works as a Human Resources manager for Ford Motor Company and their children attend both Shanghai American School and Dulwich College. In this episode, Scott talks about adjusting to life in Shanghai as a supporting spouse, including making the best school choices for your children, and how he has learned how what he thought was going to...
#74 Derek Flint – Leading the extraordinary ladies and gentleman of the Portman Ritz-Carlton
March 08, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBDerek has lived all over world. Born in Bogota Colombia, he has lived in 9 countries, 4 continents, and moved 34 times in his life. He has moved with his present company, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, twice around the world and Shanghai is his second stint working in China. In this episode, Derek covers respect, getting things done in China, and simple tips to keep work and family in balance.
#73 Utter burnout and a tiny brush with death – not my best week in China
March 05, 2015 17:00 - 17 minutes - 8.31 MBIn my interviews, I hear it over and over again – success as an expat depends greatly upon your community, on how willing you are to dig in and dig deep with those around you. There’s no such thing as a successful ‘lone ranger’ here or anywhere else in the world for that matter; life sometimes just hands us burdens too heavy to shoulder on our own. This week, I was the one in need of help and I experienced miracle after miracle, angel after angel, who turned my desperate situation into an up...
#72 Karen Hampton – Ford executive offers insight into the nuances of cross-cultural communication
March 04, 2015 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBKaren is Ford Motor Company’s Vice President of Communications for Asia Pacific. In this role, she is responsible for internal and external communications in the more than 20 markets of Ford’s Asia Pacific operation. I had a blast interviewing Karen and capturing her insights on how to operate successfully as an expat executive in China. In this episode she also covers everything from why she said 'no' to China (...twice!) and what helped her she said 'yes' in the end; how she balances caree...
#71 Shandy Bolton – Treating repatriation as another journey abroad leads to success
March 03, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBShandy had the privilege of being an expat and supporting spouse for 6 1/2 years. She and her husband Todd, first started in Aschaffenburg, Germany for 3 1/2 years, then moved to Shanghai for 3 years. Their 3 kids have lived longer overseas than they have in the US. The Bolton family repatriated to Canton Michigan in 2013 and Shandy is a busy mama homeschooling her 3 kids again 11, 8, and 4, a new endeavor she embarked upon repatriation. In this episode, Shandy walks us through the past two ...
#70 Evrim Kanbur – While Travelling blogger on keeping passion and positivity alive at all costs
March 02, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBEvrim is a globetrotter, she believes that distance and differences are the key resources of creativity. That's how she founded While Travelling Blog which aims to inspire people to go out and explore the world. After having carried the travelling platform to a higher level of traffic and engagement in a short time, she is working on an other online platform. She is the founder of Expat Neighbors (www.expatneighbors.com which will be going online soon!. Expat Neighbors is a social network th...
#69 Abigale Miller – Medical writer skillfully navigates cultural nuances both at home and at work
March 01, 2015 17:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBAbigale moved to Shanghai from Canada three years ago for a job in medical writing. She has always had a passion for exploring, and this job was a great way to learn first-hand about a different part of the world. She and her husband have slowly settled into life in Shanghai, building a home and family here. They now have a two-year-old daughter and are expecting another baby any day.
To end Shanghai Teacher Week... Anthony Reich – Dulwich Shanghai community empowers teacher to achieve decade-long dream (relaunch)
February 26, 2015 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBShanghai Teacher Week has come to an end! What a fantastic week showcasing talented and passionate educators at both American and British curriculum schools along with one private Chinese school. To cap off the week, I'm relaunching this amazing interview with seasoned international educator Anthony Reich just in case you missed it. Anthony, a native Brit, teaches Film, English, is a Head of Year at Dulwich College Shanghai. He has lived in Shanghai for 7 years with his wife, Maria. Before c...
#68 Suzanne Vert – Long-serving educator attains cultural acuity at SMIC Private School
February 25, 2015 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBOriginally from California, Suzanne has been living in China for the past nine years. She is a preschool teacher at SMIC Private Kindergarten and she is joined by her husband, Jeff, and their two young daughters. In this episode, Suzanne shares insight into what it's like working at a Chinese private school as an international educator and the benefits it brings to teachers and families looking for a fantastic opportunity for integration into China.
#67 Thomas Hitchings – Endurance athlete thrives in BISS' high performance learning culture
February 24, 2015 17:00 - 32 minutes - 15.5 MBOriginally from the UK, Thomas has been in Shanghai for over 6 years and just recently had a baby girl with his wife, Jules. As a keen sportsman who has enjoyed many years as a competitive cyclist and endurance athlete, Thomas' position as the Director of Sport for the British International School Shanghai Puxi campus is a perfect fit. In this episode, Thomas shares his insight on life as a laowai, and more specifically the ins and outs of working at an international school in Shanghai.
#66 Erin Kent – Literacy expert finds professional fulfillment and growth opportunities at Concordia Shanghai
February 23, 2015 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBErin is a wife, mother, teacher and learner. She works as an Instructional Coach at Concordia International School Shanghai, supporting elementary teachers in implementing best-practice reading and writing strategies in classrooms. She and her husband, Nicholas, have been in China for nine years and have a young daughter.
#65 Cathal Grimes – Irish primary educator embraces Yew Chung’s co-teaching model
February 22, 2015 17:00 - 26 minutes - 12.7 MBFile updated! Cathal is one of the many thousands of people who left Ireland shortly after the economic downturn in 2008. He has since lived in Canada, where he met his wife, and England before embarking on his journey to China two years ago. He is a Year 5 International Co-Teacher at Yew Chung International School in Shanghai. In his interview, he gives an insider’s perspective on Yew Chung’s unique co-teaching model and how it benefits the students in the classroom.
#64 Ron's Wrap Up – Encouragement every supportive spouse needs to hear
February 19, 2015 17:00 - 15 minutes - 7.44 MBIt's Ron's turn to divulge what it's really like being married to yours truly – an excitable entrepreneur working her tail off to drive this start-up toward success and maximize its impact in people's lives around the world. It's not always pretty. In fact, the 'ugly' rears its head many times in a week, if not on a daily basis. In this insightful message, Ron draws pertinent lines between the role of an entrepreneur's spouse and that of the Stay@Home Expert, and encourages those of you wear...
#63 Year of the Sheep: bad year for babies, good for business?
February 18, 2015 17:00 - 10 minutes - 5.36 MBToday starts the Year of the Sheep and whether you are one who particular subscribes to the predictions of the year ahead or not, I find them quite interesting to learn about and it definitely gives us 'laowai' some insight into the superstitions of the land. In today's show, I share the culminated findings of the bit of the research I did to find out who and what will find success this year (and how!) and what this auspicious Year of the Sheep is expected to bring to all of us around the gl...
#62 When are those fireworks again? The CNY run down, day-by-day
February 17, 2015 17:00 - 10 minutes - 5.14 MBIf you’ve spent time in China or in Chinese communities over Spring Festival then you’ll know – it’s undeniably a time filled with tradition and the excitement and anticipation of visits home and time spent with relatives is almost tangible. For years, I never knew what all the hubbub was about. I didn’t have any emotional reaction to CNY like I do with, say, Thanksgiving or Christmas. By taking book knowledge and coupling it with some fantastic real-life experiences in many Chinese homes, I...
#61 Wrapping your head around China's hongbao and gift giving culture
February 16, 2015 17:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBIt's no secret: gifts make China go 'round. As 'laowai', we can choose to play by the cultural norms of the land, or choose to dig our heels in and, well, not! There's loads of grace to go around for the unknowing foreigner, but why choose to be that laowai if we don't have to be. I truly believe that the basics of gift-giving (understanding and avoiding what is sure to offend at all costs) is actually attainable and is a worthy endeavor during our time in China. In this episode, we check ou...
#60 Get your Chinese New Year on – the basics you should know
February 15, 2015 17:00 - 11 minutes - 5.57 MBIt’s Chinese New Year week – get your red out and pick up some fireworks at the roadside stands! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some quality family time and for the hustle and bustle of China to go quiet for a few days. (Well, minus the fireworks of course!) Why cover CNY in a 'laowai' podcast? Well, I believe that because this holiday is so vitally important to the core of our host nation, it is also incredibly important for us to learn about. They care, so we care. This week, I’...
#59 You don't have time to spare
February 12, 2015 17:00 - 10 minutes - 5.21 MBAs a start-up, time is your most valuable asset. I know that, but I've not been doing a great job safeguarding my time as that one thing that could actually make or break this project. And of course, this week, we had an odd family milestone that shook my foundation of the true meaning and impact of time when it comes to raising a family. It was a great reminder that time is something that none of us can afford to waste.
#58 Sean Weisbrot – Motivating China's millenniums toward a brighter future
February 11, 2015 17:00 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBSean is an American with a degree in Psychology and a passion for travel, language, politics, history, geography, science, cooking, and just about everything that defines us as humans. He's fluent in Mandarin and has been living in China for almost 7 years, first as a teacher, and now as a social entrepreneur. He currently runs a free English-speech event, similar to TED, in Shenzhen called IdeaXchange.
#57 Sherry Poon – Focusing on what matters: your baby, your environment, your community
February 10, 2015 17:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBAfter working on various low-cost housing and sustainable design projects in Australia, Canada and Thailand, Sherry, a first generation Canadian Chinese, settled in Shanghai with her husband in 2001. After the birth of her first daughter, Sherry started Wobabybasics using her experiences as an architect, environmentalist and parent to guide her designs, and now her high quality garments are stocked in over eight countries! Sherry is also the founder and an advisory board member of the Eco De...
#56 Tess Robinson – Setting children on their own path to success
February 09, 2015 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBTess is the Founder and Managing Partner of TEAM Education Consulting Company, and is also the Director of Counseling. She has been assisting students in preparing for and applying to colleges and universities in the U.S since 1998 and she has quite the list of impressive student admissions including, Harvard Business School, Wharton School of Business, UC Berkeley, UCLA, etc. She herself is a graduate of Harvard Business School where she earned a M.B.A. and Stanford University where she ear...
#55 Jane O’Shea – Bringing elements of a sustainable lifestyle to China
February 08, 2015 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBJane comes from a very large family and she has four children of her own, two in Minneapolis and two here in Shanghai. She is passionate about horses and farming, gardening, traveling and cooking as well as learning languages and writing. Jane has been in Shanghai for 6 years and today she’s going to share her journey and give us some tips and tricks on how to bring elements of a sustainable lifestyle here to China.
9500 Downloads – Help us reach 10,000!
February 07, 2015 02:47The 10,000 download milestone marker is JUST around the corner! Help us reach it in RECORD TIME by posting your favorite episode on your favorite social media site now! Thanks so much. You guys ROCK! –The Limitless Team
#54 Follow through or fold?
February 05, 2015 17:00 - 8 minutes - 4.3 MBThis week, I had to ask myself some tough questions after many sleepless nights up with sick babies. As the week went on, my fuse got shorter than short. I complained behind closed doors almost as badly as my flu-ridden loved ones cried. Any yet, I totally missed it. I had the opportunity to give my girls exactly what they needed: a loving mama who cared about them so much that I put everything aside to focus on their needs. And yet, I royally blew it. In the process of blowing it, I learned...
#53 Vanessa Narvios – Battling the odds to land her dream job in China
February 04, 2015 17:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBVanessa has global experience spanning over three continents in event management for a range of companies. She currently heads the Operations division of China Sports Promotions, organizers of high-end boxing events across Asia, most famously know in Shanghai as, "Brawl on the Bund." Vanessa has been in Shanghai for over three years and is joined by her husband. Today, she's going to give a little insight into her China experience and how defied the odds to land her dream job.
#52 Ashley Stahle – Living intentionally and thriving as an expat mama
February 03, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBAshley received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Business from Brigham Young University where she met and fell in love with her husband, Dallas. Together they have two energetic young boys that add laughter and fun to their family. She currently finds great joy in meeting the people of China and learning their fascinating stories. She intentionally has set aside her professional career during this season of life to nurture her young family and take time to enjoy the exciting adventures...
#51 Brent Deverman – ShenzhenParty.com, a pillar of expat life for over a decade
February 02, 2015 17:00 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MBBrent came to China after studying Chinese and graduating from Michigan State University. He ended up founding and running ShenzhenParty.com and for the last 14 years he has built it into a pillar of expat life in Shenzhen. Last year over 600,000 people visited the site and through it they found apartments, jobs, language tutors and more. China has given Brent the opportunity to learn things he never would have thought to learn back in the USA such Online Marketing, Human Resources, and nego...
#50 Anthony Reich – Dulwich Shanghai community empowers teacher to achieve decade-long dream
February 01, 2015 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBAnthony, a native Brit, teaches Film, English, is a Head of Year at Dulwich College Shanghai. He has lived in Shanghai for 7 years with his wife, Maria. Before coming to China they lived in Maria's home town of Bogota, Colombia. Since being in Shanghai they have had two small children, both of whom were born here. On his radar at the moment, and taking up a good deal of his free time, is the realization of a 13-year dream in the opening of an orphanage in rural Uganda. The Peace Centre opens...
#49 Nicolas Kubler – When passion sparks in the midst of career reinvention
January 29, 2015 17:00 - 22 minutes - 10.9 MBNicolas was born in Strasbourg, France and worked in real estate for 20 years before finding his passion in the science of ice cream. In 2011, Nicholas and his family moved from France to China and in 2014 he became a partner of Maison Delice, a french handmade ice cream company. Today, he is responsible for building the Shanghai market. Maison Delice's ice cream is by far the best ice cream I have ever tasted – no joke! (In fact, as I was writing this Show Notes page, I had to get up and gr...
#48 Mike Wendling – Michelin-star training accelerates restaurateur's success
January 28, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBAs a restaurateur and chef, Mike is no stranger to the kitchen; in fact, he has over 20 years experience working primarily in 2 and 3-star Michelin restaurants in France. He came to China in 2006 to open "le Royal Meridien" hotel where stayed for 5 years. After that he had the opportunity to open his first restaurant "Cuivre" then the second, then the third... Today Mike is going to share with us tips, tricks and lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey thus far.
#47 This one's for the ladies
January 27, 2015 17:00 - 8 minutes - 4.33 MBEver have one of those gut-wrenching, painfully embarrassing moments? I've had my fair share but this week I heard a friend tell a China story that's for the history books. It's so good that I moved this week's wrap-up from Friday to Wednesday just so we can send you laughing your way through the rest of your week! (Warning – it's hilarious yet a bit off-color as well. Listener discretion advised!)
#46 Audrey Weilai Fieser – Harnessing the sheer power of loving yourself for who you are
January 26, 2015 17:00 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBAudrey spent 1/3 of her life in China, 1/3 in the land of vampires, 1/3 in Manhattan and Sydney. She's privileged with understanding of many cultural differences and similarities as a result of living on four continents. She believes humans are beautiful and amazing, and thus obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelor's degree in art and psychology. The Creative Director at an inspirational company, Audrey strongly believes in her company's motto, which is "Dream ...
#45 Mike Michelini – SocialAgent.me tech startup rides the social media wave to success
January 25, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBMike is an American social media & e-commerce specialist based out of Shenzhen. He came to China in late 2007 to source products for his e-commerce business. In 2012 he founded SocialAgent.me to help Western companies sell in the Chinese market through Social media. Late last year his startup was acquired by an app company Unchained Apps and is now the VP of Marketing and Business Development of a portfolio of apps such as WrittenChinese.com, TaskLabels, and of course Social Agent.
#44 Bossing yourself around, regressing as a ‘laowai’, and carving out time for relationships
January 22, 2015 17:00 - 11 minutes - 5.83 MBThis week was definitely record breaking in terms of numbers (and we made Shanghai Daily Secret's list!) but more importantly, I learned some invaluable lessons on the power of prioritizing people amidst the insanity of life and business building in China. Tune in to hear my favorite 'laowai' moment and why I made people matter first this week.
#43 David Westwood – Brothers bring British beer to China
January 21, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutes - 12.2 MBOriginally from the UK, David first arrived in China in 2006. After a couple different entrepreneurial ventures, David, together with his brother, James, began Westwood Ales, bringing the love of British beer to China with the intention of making a national brand. In this episode, David shares how business success happens at the intersection of passion and expertise... Not to mention, it includes probably one of my favorite bloopers reels to date!
#42 Fred Eblin – Upgraded from Daddy 1.0 to GuyTai 2.0
January 20, 2015 17:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MBFor the past seven years, Fred has been a stay at home father of two boys, Zaidan who is 7 and Brexton who is 4. Prior to being a stay at home father he worked as a paralegal. Originally from Southern California, he and his family have been in China for just six months and so the challenges of expatriation are still pretty fresh for them all. In this episode, Fred shares his experiences thus far – some of the challenges and the victories that he's walking through right now.
#41 Rose Symotiuk – Love, Shenzhen makes its mark in the PRD
January 19, 2015 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBRose moved to Shenzhen, China from New York City in 2009. She teaches Business English at Shenzhen Polytechnic College and runs Love, Shenzhen, a company that makes maps and runs tours and events in Shenzhen, along with a really cool website. In this episode, she shares with us how organically businesses can grow in China and how to succeed in your own niche market.
#40 Tom Mitchell – Repatriation questions to ask before and after boarding the plane home
January 18, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBTom is currently the Vice President, Emerging Channels, for Owens & Minor, a Fortune 300 multinational company specializing in healthcare logistics. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He and his wife Jamie have been married for more than 20 years, and have two teenage boys, Jackson and Buck. They were in Shanghai for almost three years and repatriated in June of 2014, which was about 6 months ago at the time of this recording. Today Tom is going to share with us his exp...
#39 Squashing self-doubt, hitting download milestone, and making today matter
January 15, 2015 17:00 - 9 minutes - 4.72 MBThis week, I was plagued by self-doubt and wracked by insecurity in almost every area of my life (down to something as inconsequential as my baking skills even...). Finally, I had had enough! Let's be honest, focusing so much energy inward can be draining, and quite frankly I think my husband had had enough taking phone calls at work from a weepy, purposeless wife. It was time for a radical switch in mindset and miraculously I believe I've conquered the self-doubt that, for too long, had been...
#38 Damon Martin Mackey – Catalyzing opportunities for talented MBAs in China
January 14, 2015 17:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBDamon was born in Silicon Valley California, and graduated from California State University, Chico in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Shortly after that he ended up working in Japan for 6 years and to add another country to his repertoire, he later moved to Australia to manage a rainforest and beach tour company. He met his wife there and returned to Japan where he earned his MBA at one of Japan's top ten national universities, Tsukuba University. While at Tsukub...
#37 Lionel Le Gal – Insights on China's wine industry, blind tastings & a golden tip for setting up shop in China
January 13, 2015 17:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBSenior wine consultant, Lionel Le Gal, was born in Paris and first arrived in Shanghai in 2001 as a student at the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, learning Chinese, trade, sales and marketing. Armed with this new knowledge, he quickly joined the French Wine Paradox team as a part-time wine promoter. Since then he has spent most of his career dealing with the On Trade wine business for key importers such as Torres China and ASC Fine Wines, working primarily in China and Vietnam. Most rec...