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Ikigai and Flow State Bootcamp

Small Business Japan - April 05, 2021 16:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Hey Japanpreneurs, on this episode of Small Business Japan I’m going to share with you a free Ikigai and Flow state training program I’ve been working on and fill you in on a new business development called High Flow Lifestyle.    I’m Dr. Josh Smith and this episode is sponsored by High Flow Li...

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Live, Work and Thrive in Tokyo w/ Katheryn Gronauer

Small Business Japan - January 11, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan podcast we dive into topics from starting your business in Japan, coaching in Tokyo and dealing with imposter syndrome, and building a network of mentors and support before making the entrepreneurial leap.   Katheryn Gronauer is a professional trainer...

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Cross-Cultural Entrepreneurship in Japan and World Record Setting w/ JD Speaker

Small Business Japan - January 03, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan podcast we get entrepreneurial advice from JD Speaker from his entrepreneurial endeavors in Japan and his world record setting adventures.    JD is a serial entrepreneur, author of 2 books, youth entrepreneur coach, sportsman, and was  a TV personalit...

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Year-End Business Reflecting Framework

Small Business Japan - December 28, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Hey Japanpreneurs, Happy Holidays and getting ready for the new Year coming up. I wanted to do a little episode on reflecting on 2020 and share with you my year-end business reflecting framework. This is something I like to do at the end of each year and reflect on what worked and didn’t work i...

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Creating a Unique Brand in Japan By Going Against the Grain w/ Angel Guevara

Small Business Japan - December 11, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Hey Japanpreneurs, on this episode of the Small Business Japan podcast we talk with Angel Guevara about creating a unique brand in Japan by going against the grain, the idea of starting an anti-company, creativity in Japan and so much more.   Angel Guevara is a creative dedicated to improving s...

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Lessons From an Entrepreneurial Dewa Sanzan Yamabushi w/ Tim Bunting

Small Business Japan - December 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Hey Japanpreneurs, this episode of Small Business Japan is a unique blend of entrepreneurship, traditional Japanese culture and history, rural tourism, and self-development and spirituality.   Tim Bunting is a certified Yamabushi with more than a decade of experience in Yamagata living near the...

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Effectively Communicating Through Culture in Japan w/ Ansel Simpson

Small Business Japan - November 20, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan podcast I talk with Ansel Simpson about Effectively Communicating Through Culture in Japan and other ways he has become a successful cross-cultural entrepreneur and sales strategist.   Ansel is an Executive Coach, Cultural Consultant, and Japan-U.S. s...

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Becoming an SEO and Digital Marketing Expert in Tokyo W/ Jeff Crawford

Small Business Japan - November 12, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Today on the Small Business Japan Podcast you get to learn about how Jeff Crawford developed his SEO and Digital Marketing agency Zo Digital Japan, and he gives you tips on starting your entrepreneurial journey in Japan as well.    Jeff Crawford started his professional career working for Apple...

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Protecting Artistic Integrity While Building a Thriving Creative Agency in Tokyo w/ Daniel Harris Rosen

Small Business Japan - October 27, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Today on the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with Daniel Harris Rosen about how he protects artistic integrity while building a thriving art agency in Tokyo. Leadership, management, building a supportive community, and adjusting and pivoting are all topics we’ll cover today as we do a deep d...

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How to Start a Translation and Content Creation Business From Within the Japanese Pop Cultural Creation Machine w/ Matt Alt

Small Business Japan - October 18, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Today on the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with Matt Alt about how he built a business in Japan around the lifestyle he and his wife wanted to lead and did it in the translation and content creation industry from within the pop culture creation machine.    A native of Washington, D.C., Ma...

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The Business of Sparking Joy with the KonMari Method w/ Hitomi Kinoshita

Small Business Japan - October 09, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I interview certified KonMari consultant Hitomi Kinoshita about her business of decluttering people’s lives, reducing stress along the way, and sparking joy in their lives.    Hitomi Kinoshita is a Certified KonMari consultant based in San Ant...

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073: The Benefits of Becoming a Lifestyle Japanpreneur Among the Different Types of Entrepreneurship

Small Business Japan - October 05, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast we go over The Benefits of Becoming a Lifestyle Japanpreneur Among the Different Types of Entrepreneurship.  There are a number of different kinds of entrepreneurship, but lifestyle entrepreneurship may be a little unfamiliar to you, and more ...

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Kyushu Journeys: A Business Blueprint for Sharing Japan’s Local Travel Gems w/ Simon Gilbert

Small Business Japan - September 23, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with entrepreneur and Kyushu travel specialist Simon Gilbert about how he has somehow navigated his businesses through many rough waters over the years and how he and his wife have built a business around their passion for the Kyushu are...

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Essential Advice For Foreign Entrepreneurs Exploring Rural Areas in Japan w/ Chie Schuller

Small Business Japan - September 18, 2020 18:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast we have some Japanpreneur Quick Tips from Chie Schuller who is a leader in international relations and cross cultural engagement. She has some great advice for entrepreneurs looking to explore rural areas in Japan.  "Essential Advice For Forei...

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Cross-cultural Differences and International Relations Between The US Midwest and Traditional Japan w/ Chie Schuller

Small Business Japan - September 15, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with Chie Schuller about about cultivating corporate cultures that embody both US and Japanese values as well as embracing our differences and diversity. Chie was born and raised in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. Even though she grew up in ...

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Lessons of Resilience, Revitalization, and Entrepreneurship From the Japanese Countryside w/ Adam Fulford

Small Business Japan - September 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with Adam Fulford...Let me tell you, sit back and get ready for a masterclass on the revitalization of the Japanese countryside, lessons of resilience, and what opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs have in rural villages of Japan. ...

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Exporting Quality From Japan w/ David De La Torre

Small Business Japan - September 02, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast we get a few tips from David De La Torre about how to export quality products from Japan and some of the hurdles with international exporting.  After having studied business management, David took those skills to the hospitality sector in all ...

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Becoming an International Japanese Food & Beverage Consultant W/ David De La Torre

Small Business Japan - August 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with David De La Torre about becoming a Japanese food and beverage consultant who promotes quality Japanese ingredients, tableware, and culture throughout the world. Join us for an interesting talk about importing, exporting, exploring r...

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Building a Sustainable, Beautiful, and Ethical Business in the Japanese Fashion Industry w/ Aaron Mollin

Small Business Japan - August 17, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I interview Aaron Mollin about his Entreprenurial journey through Japan and the world and what he sees are essential elements for creating a business.   Aaron Benjamin Mollin is a lawyer and executive search consultant who is also engaged in a...

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The Keys to Building a Company of One in Japan w/ Anthony Griffin

Small Business Japan - August 11, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of the Small Business Japan Podcast I talk with Anthony Griffin about how he built a thriving company of one while utilizing the power of relationships and networking to grow his business.      Anthony Griffin is a marketer and communications coach specializing in helping small...

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:064 How is the Japan Business Startup Community Different? W/ Brittany Arthur

Small Business Japan - August 03, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with Brittany Arthur again who provides a Japanpreneur Quick Tip and talks about the unique business startup scene in Japan compared to other countries around the world.    Brittany Arthur wakes up each day excited to support companies in Japan to...

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Building a Thriving Japanese Language Speaking Community Through Online Membership w/Jess Brown

Small Business Japan - July 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with Jess Brown, CEO at Nihongo Connection, about how she took a problem she was having with finding actual Japanese language speaking training and turned that into a successful business through building a bootcamp and online membership community.  ...

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The Rest is The Work - Japanpreneur Quick Tip w/ Helen Iwata

Small Business Japan - July 22, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Helen gives us another little Japanpreneur Quick Tip this week in regards to the importance of rest and how entrepreneurs really need to take the time to relax and not let their businesses take over their lives. If you haven't yet heard our recent interview she drops a lot of knowledge bombs us,...

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The Business of Creativity, Innovation, and Design Thinking in Japan w/ Brittany Arthur

Small Business Japan - July 16, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with Brittany Arthur about sparking creativity and innovation in the Japan through her consulting firm Design Thinking Japan.   Brittany Arthur wakes up each day excited to support companies in Japan to bring their business aspirations to life and ...

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Becoming a Tik Tok Celebrity By Promoting Positivity W/ Hejar Abdi

Small Business Japan - July 07, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with Hejar Abdi, a Japan-inspired Dutch Entrepreneur, Model, TikTok Star and Social Media Influencer from the Netherlands.    Hejar Abdi is most well-known for being an influencer and social media consultant for other high-end influencers/brands & ...

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Being a Conduit to Japan and Gaining Industry Experience Before Starting a Business w/ Sake Brewer Todd Bellomy

Small Business Japan - July 03, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
This episode of Small Business Japan is a continuation of episode # 58 with Sake Brewer, owner, and consultant Todd Bellomy where we get into some different business models and changes that come with the pandemic as well advice for entrepreneurs with a connection to Japan.  Sake brewer Todd Bel...

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Creating an Authentic Locally Made Sake in New England w/ Todd Bellomy

Small Business Japan - June 29, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with Sake Brewer, owner, and Consultant Todd Bellomy about his life in Japan, how he got his start in the sake industry, and some thoughts on authenticity and Japanese products outside of Japan.  I’ll start this episode off by letting you know that...

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Launching a Business Communication and Women’s Success Coaching Company in Japan w/ Helen Iwata

Small Business Japan - June 26, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan, I talk with Helen Iwata about how after years of experience she took the entrepreneurial leap to launch Sasuga Communications, her award-winning business communication and women’s success coaching company in Tokyo.   Helen Iwata is an award-winning busin...

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Building a Business Around Japanese Health and Beauty Secrets Like Face Yoga w/ Koko Hayashi

Small Business Japan - June 22, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan, I talk with Japanese entrepreneur and author Koko Hayashi who has been featured on TV shows such as Shark Tank and Keeping up with the Kardashians about growing multiple online businesses, building a strong social media following and working with celebrit...

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Globalizing and Localizing Your Business in a “Tokyoesque” Way w/ Natalie Meyer

Small Business Japan - June 15, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
On this episode of Small Business Japan, I talk with Natalie Meyer about how she built her business around helping both Japanese and International companies globalize and localize their business in a Tokyoesque way.     Natalie Meyer is the founder & CEO of Tokyoesque. They provide globally aw...

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