Episodes
Alex Debs: Luxury Travel Designer
Have you ever dreamed of an ultimate luxury vacation in Japan? If so, then Alex Debs is your man. He is the founder of Hitotoki,…
Parissa Haghirian: Japanese Management Expert
Parissa Haghirian is an internationally renowned expert on Japanese Management and Leadership and a Professor of International Ma…
Paul Kraft: Gummy Bear President Japan
Everything you ever wanted to know about the grocery & convenience store business in Japan with Haribo Japan President, Paul Craf…
Jeff Crawford: Digital Marketing Expert & SEO advise for you!
Jeff Crawford is the president of Zo Digital, a bi-lingual digital marketing agency he founded over seven years ago. He describes…
Neil Butler: Metropolis Magazine CEO and "Aussie Beef" Marketing Virt…
Neil Butler is a 40-year Tokyo veteran and CEO / Publisher of Metropolis Magazine. Neil is well-known in Japan from his successfu…
Aiko Smith: On-Line Casino CEO wants you to win, big!
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…
Katheryn Gronauer: Helping Foreigners Thrive in Japan
Katheryn Gronauer is the founder of Thrive Tokyo. She is a cross-cultural trainer and business coaching entrepreneur based in To…
Dr. Greg Story: Japan Sales, Business, Presentations Master & Author
Learn how to become a confident public speaker, a more effective presenter, and the formula for influential story-telling. Dr. G…
Deanna Elstrom: Japan Consumer Insights Specialist
Deanna Elstrom is a veteran brand marketer, brand strategist, and consumer insights specialist. She has recently launched her own…
Eric D'Ignazio: Hospitality Business Entrepreneur
Eric D'Ignazio, a 14-year Japan hospitality veteran who's resume includes InterContinental Hotels and the The Accor Group. Eric …
Taro Asano: Traditional Japanese Sword Craftsman
Dive into the world of traditional Japanese sword making with craftsman Taro Asano. He is one of only a handful of practicing "Ka…
Matthias Sutter: Luxury Hotel GM & Hospitality Leader
Welcome a true Hospitality Professional to the podcast. Mr. Matthias Sutter, the Rep. Director of Shangri-La Hotels Japan and the…
Timothy Langley: Renowned Japan Business and Political Advisor & Advo…
An amazing and iconic Tokyo veteran - Timothy Langley. With over 40 years experience in Japan, Timothy is the founder of Japan's…
Guy Perryman: Award-Winning Broadcaster & Radio Personality
Award-winning broadcaster and radio host Guy Perryman. Guy's soothing and melodic voice has been heard throughout Japan for the …
Seth Sulkin: Gourmet Food Delivery & Hotel Development Entrepreneur
This episode I sit down with Japan veteran and savvy businessman Seth Sulkin. He is the founder of Pacifica Capital an internatio…
Loic Bizel: Japan Fashion Trends Expert / Founder of "Leo & Lea"
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: Author, Career Re-Inventor, and Female Empowerment Coach
Cynthia Usui is the Author of Eight things Full-time Housewives Should do Before Entering the Workforce . After 17 years as a sta…
Brendhan Kelly: Hospitality Communication Manager
Brendhan Kelly is the Hospitality Communication Manager for the Tysons Group of restaurants. Tysons is most well known for Ivy Pl…
Mike Howard: Life after publishing "The Salaryman"
It has been seven months since we first met on this podcast to promote his just published book "The Salaryman". Since then, there…
Dominic Carter: Japan Market Entry and Branding Expert
This episode I sit down with Dominic Carter, an expert on Japan market entry, market research, and branding. Dominic shares great…
Mary Reisel: "Compensated Dating" Researcher
Mary Reisel is an applied anthropologist, who has lived in Japan for nearly 20 years. Her main area of expertise is consumer psyc…
Katsura Sunshine: Master Rakugo Storyteller
Katsura Sunshine is the only Western Rakugo Master Storyteller in the world and only the 2nd in the history of traditional Japane…
Jared Campion: Customized Camper Van Entrepreneur
Jared Campion is the co-founder of Dream Drive, a customized Camper Van rental company. Only a little over one-year old, Dream Dr…
Tim Sullivan's Hawaiian Airlines Story
This episode I continue my conversation with Tim Sullivan. Specifically, he talks about the hundreds of cross-cultural training s…