Marketing Episodes

A fascinating look into the on-line gaming business in Japan with Aiko Smith, the CEO of Aloha Shark Casino. Aiko has more than 1…

Deanna Elstrom is a veteran brand marketer, brand strategist, and consumer insights specialist. She has recently launched her own…

Dive into the world of traditional Japanese sword making with craftsman Taro Asano. He is one of only a handful of practicing "Ka…

Welcome a true Hospitality Professional to the podcast. Mr. Matthias Sutter, the Rep. Director of Shangri-La Hotels Japan and the…

This episode I sit down with Japan veteran and savvy businessman Seth Sulkin. He is the founder of Pacifica Capital an internatio…

This episode we discuss fashion in Japan and premium dog food. Not two topics often mentioned in the same sentence, but very rela…

Cynthia Usui is the Author of Eight things Full-time Housewives Should do Before Entering the Workforce . After 17 years as a sta…

This episode I sit down with Dominic Carter, an expert on Japan market entry, market research, and branding. Dominic shares great…

This episode I continue my conversation with Tim Sullivan. Specifically, he talks about the hundreds of cross-cultural training s…

Alex Bradshaw is the ultimate Kagoshima spokesperson. It's rare to meet a foreigner so personally invested in any specific region…

Originally from Bavaria, it was not coincidental that Chris and I shared "German" beers at the new and increasingly popular beer …

If you are interested in Brand Marketing you will love this episode of Business & Beers. I sit down for beers (and martinis) wit…