Podcast
Evolving in the International Finance, Banking and Music businesses. Lessons from Jon Pedersen.
Summary: Episode 4
Jon Pedersen is a corporate finance professional with around 30 years of experience in finance, technology, and operations. He has worked in banking media & entertainment, and is now the CFO of HealthPlanOne, a growing company in the Medical distribution sector...
Jon Pedersen is a corporate finance professional with around 30 years of experience in finance, technology, and operations. He has worked in banking media & entertainment, and is now the CFO of HealthPlanOne, a growing company in the Medical distribution sector...
US vs. African Business: Interview with Mo Cissé
Summary: Episode 5
Mr. Mo Cissé, who came to the US at age 12 from Guinea in West Africa, aims to become the global leader in sustainable fashion through his online company, Meraki Allure, LLC. In contrast with the US, Mo explains how Africa offers faster turnarounds, faster partnerships and far fewer legal constraints, all based on a handshake...
Mr. Mo Cissé, who came to the US at age 12 from Guinea in West Africa, aims to become the global leader in sustainable fashion through his online company, Meraki Allure, LLC. In contrast with the US, Mo explains how Africa offers faster turnarounds, faster partnerships and far fewer legal constraints, all based on a handshake...
Expanding to Germany: A talk with Joerg Kemkes
Summary: Episode 6
Joerg Kemkes provides over 25 years of tax consultancy in the areas of international tax, transfer pricing, real estate taxation, and tax compliance. He has been a Partner with Rueter und Partner for more than 23 years as a “Steuerberater” [similar to a U.S. CPA focused on tax law] and is an expert in German-related international tax matters. Joerg Kemkes’ success includes representing companies in matters ranging from full tax advisory...
Joerg Kemkes provides over 25 years of tax consultancy in the areas of international tax, transfer pricing, real estate taxation, and tax compliance. He has been a Partner with Rueter und Partner for more than 23 years as a “Steuerberater” [similar to a U.S. CPA focused on tax law] and is an expert in German-related international tax matters. Joerg Kemkes’ success includes representing companies in matters ranging from full tax advisory...
Bridging Cultures: US Tech Immigration with Sophie Alcorn
Summary: Episode 7
Incredible innovations, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurship. Impostor syndrome, trauma and major cultural differences presenting yourself. These are some of the issues explored by Sophie Alcorn, owner of the top start-up immigration law firm in Silicon Valley as she helps bring tech innovators to the US “in the national...
Incredible innovations, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurship. Impostor syndrome, trauma and major cultural differences presenting yourself. These are some of the issues explored by Sophie Alcorn, owner of the top start-up immigration law firm in Silicon Valley as she helps bring tech innovators to the US “in the national...
Admiral Games and Sri Lanka: Interview with Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur
Summary: Episode 8
After living in five countries, selling US weapons through the Office of Defense Cooperation, speaking fluent Mandarin, and with businesses in Sri Lanka, Dave Chesson now leads Kindlepreneur, top-rated by Amazon to teach people how to self-publish and market their own books. His Navy experience is full of stories of...
After living in five countries, selling US weapons through the Office of Defense Cooperation, speaking fluent Mandarin, and with businesses in Sri Lanka, Dave Chesson now leads Kindlepreneur, top-rated by Amazon to teach people how to self-publish and market their own books. His Navy experience is full of stories of...
India, Nigeria, Leadership and Management. Lessons from Dr. Chaz Austin
Summary: Episode 31
Dr. Chaz Austin, with his decades of experience, describes many keys to working with executives in two major countries. “Structured like a brick,” India is a very top-down, hierarchical business structure in which “kissing up to the boss” is the main way to gain titles, gain promotions, and gain more money. Unlike a participatory...
Dr. Chaz Austin, with his decades of experience, describes many keys to working with executives in two major countries. “Structured like a brick,” India is a very top-down, hierarchical business structure in which “kissing up to the boss” is the main way to gain titles, gain promotions, and gain more money. Unlike a participatory...
CPA services with international clients with Michael Markiewicz of Markiewicz Enterprises, LLC.
Summary: Episode 30
Michael Markiewicz of Markiewicz Enterprises, LLC joins us to share his focus on asset protection, consulting services, and CPA services. One of his noteworthy charity projects is in Malawi. Michael shares how the life of William Kamkwamba inspired him to make changes in his life. Michael also explains the CPA point of...
Michael Markiewicz of Markiewicz Enterprises, LLC joins us to share his focus on asset protection, consulting services, and CPA services. One of his noteworthy charity projects is in Malawi. Michael shares how the life of William Kamkwamba inspired him to make changes in his life. Michael also explains the CPA point of...
Embracing Change, Transforming Lives. Doug Bruhnke, Founder and CEO of the Global Chamber®
Summary: Episode 29
As head of the Global Chamber®, at least halfway to 525 chapters worldwide, Founder and CEO Doug Bruhnke shares his 35 years of global business experience. Starting his career as a chemical engineer with Dupont, Doug broke barriers getting the Japan office to hire its first female sales rep, explores how multicultural teams...
As head of the Global Chamber®, at least halfway to 525 chapters worldwide, Founder and CEO Doug Bruhnke shares his 35 years of global business experience. Starting his career as a chemical engineer with Dupont, Doug broke barriers getting the Japan office to hire its first female sales rep, explores how multicultural teams...
Diane Byrne of MegayachtNews.com
Summary: Episode 28
Diane Byrne tells stories based on her experiences as a highly respected yachting journalist in the global cruise business. Diane explains how to combine the various cultures, languages, and nations with multinational crews from all over the world, the majority primarily from Western nations, and English as a second or third...
Diane Byrne tells stories based on her experiences as a highly respected yachting journalist in the global cruise business. Diane explains how to combine the various cultures, languages, and nations with multinational crews from all over the world, the majority primarily from Western nations, and English as a second or third...
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