The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. We uncover myths and show the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom. Flexpats are like expats, but flexible. Highly interested in China's business world, culture, people and language but without the backing of a multinational company that provides large salary packages. We want to show you how you can become a well pa ...
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This podcast is for and about founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs seeking to change the status quo and bring innovative ideas into the world. Learn how they are doing it and what innovative technologies and business models they are pushing forward.
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Flexpat leadership lessons by an experienced entrepreneur and international leadership advisor - Build a company in China as a flexpat - Be prepared for the long game, dont give up - Create a strong company culture and clear differentiation - Ask your Chinese team for help, keep learning - Find your role as a flexpat, explain a complex situation to…
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Make it in and with China - Lessons learned 1 Enter the Chinese market with smart marketing at low cost 2 Win international markets for Chinese companies 3 Create an international culture in Chinese teams 4 Build your own personal brand and business 5 Add value to communities, support each other Daniel Bateman (白德翰) is the Founder of Brit Bridge, a…
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Relocate to Vietnam 1 Preparing to leave China 2 Financing the transition 3 Networking and Job Hunting 4 Defining a suitable salary and role 5 Understand your new surrounding 6 Integrate and Settle down and look to the future Barry Kirkwood is now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a decade of living in China. Barry currently works in Executi…
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Relocating your family involves many decisions, they have to be prepared. 1. Which problems arise when relocating?2. Prepare and Prevent3. Start early to engage with your future environment4. Deal with child behaviour issues5. Prepare to leave your location6. Ask for help, accept help Jovana has been living abroad since she was 18, relocating first…
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Start your academic career in China. Learn from a real expert of both international and Chinese academic ecosystems. 1. Study/get your PhD in China 2. Find academic jobs 3. Compare international vs. Chinese university system 4. Start and scale your own company 5. Work in Chinese vs. English 6. Find your own flexpat career path Pippa fell in love wi…
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Learn about a complete engineering and commercial flexpat career. What is important to plan your flexpat retirement in China?1. Challenges of the Chinese healthcare system2. Pick the right industry to work in3. Qualify for your job, develop your skillset 4. Integrate in China5. Prepare for Retirement6. Enjoy Retirement, keep learningIn 1986, Volker…
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Build your own corporate startup in an international company in China. Lessons Learned.1. When/Why a Corporate Startup makes sense2. How can corporate and startup work together3. What is the role of the Startup Founder?4. How to be successful with a Corporate Startup in China5. Value of flexpats for international companiesFlorian is a German mechan…
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Learn about climate change and China's effort to stop it. 1. What is ESG and why is it important2. How has China developed since the last 20 years and where does it stand now in terms of environmental protection3. Which challenges do companies face to understand and act upon environmental regulations4. What does the 5 years plan indicate to do in o…
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Build a successful horse riding business in Shanghai. Learn what it takes to transform your passion into a profitable business. Highlights1. Sigrid provides her highlights of choosing and maintaining a business partner * Find someone you can trust * Both your skills and knowledge need to be complementary * Assign tasks to each others respective abi…
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Summary of the added value flexpats can bring into Chinese teams, and how Chinese professionals can be international. • Enter the flexpat job market after graduation • Importance of learning Chinese • Key added value of flexpats • Soft skills are very important • Fit into a Chinese team • Start your own business • Apply for your own visa • Help Chi…
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How can you return to China after 9 years abroad and then fit into the Chinese economy? What are the key international values you can bring, and what are key Chinese skills you need to master? • Reasons to go abroad for Chinese professionals • Reasons to return to China • Challenges for Chinese returnees "Haigui" • Main differences between German a…
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You can also start your own business in China. Learn from Deano who has worked with many Flexpat entrepreneurs to achieve their dream. • Bring additional value to China • Master special challenges • Differentiate from Chinese entrepreneurs • Insprire Chinese professionals • Integrate in China • Deal with uncertainty • Build a sustainable lifestyle …
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Chinese are also flexpats. So why would they work in Luxembourg? For its vibrant Chinese community? Or maybe its mix of flexpats from 140 nations? What's Luxembourg like? How can Chinese professionals integrate this culturally complex country? What is Luxembourg doing to attract and retain flexpats? Denis knows a lot on the topic. He's a board memb…
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How can Chinese kids develop themselves as global citizens? Learn from Luc who has been thinking about this challenge for the past 24 years. How did bilingual education start in China? What is the role of flexpats? Parent`s evolving expectations How to work with Chinese school principals? How to enjoy your own international career? Find Luc on Wech…
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Learn to be a coach to your international and Chinese team. Coach Terry shares the shortcut to years of learning and practice in situational leadership. What are current challenges for flexpats and Chinese professionals? What exactly is coaching and training? How does it add value to individuals, teams, leaders and companies? How to define a scope …
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Learn cross-culture communication in order to attract and retain Chinese young professionals with European values. What is the value of an open mindset and independence? How can Chinese young professionals learn European values if they did not grow up using them? How can Chinese professionals learn to make decisions by themselves? How can flat hira…
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#137 China’s digital ecosystems, home grown brands and the role of Flexpats in building the future of retail with Ashley Dudarenok
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Learn about Chinese digital ecosystems and brands from Ashley Dudarenok, a “guru on digital marketing and fast-evolving trends in China” as hailed by Thinkers50. We dive into topics such as China’s digitalisation, naturalising as a Chinese national, domestic and global brand competition in the country, working for Chinese brands abroad, and more. ·…
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"Dragon Suit" is the best book for flexpats in 2023. Learn all you need to know about flexpat careers in one single episode. · How China became a key market for global firms · Current challenges for China expats and flexpats in 2023 · How new expats can prepare for their China challenge · Reasons why many expats leave China and new expats are not c…
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Learn from a real Marketing expert with 25 years experience in and with Japan and China. • Current B2C marketing environment in China • Market entry for international brands • Market barriers for international brands • About Chinese upcoming brands • Chinese brands going international • Job opportunities for flexpats both in China and in other coun…
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Understand the education ecosystem in China. Learn from a real China education expert with 30 years of experience in various career positions in and with China. • What are the key differences between the Chinese and the US education system, and what can they learn from each other? • How do Chinese students profit / suffer from the high-performance …
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Kai held several top management positions in China for many years before he decided to start his own business. In this episode, you will learn what it is like living in the same neighborhood as Tesla in Shanghai and what that means for daily life. You`ll understand several reasons why it is essential to start your business while still being employe…
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Quit your nine-to-five job and start your own company in China. Aladin shares his journey from a typical 9-5 job into his own business within the Film and TV industry in China. Highlights * What motivated him to come to China in the first place * Why does it matter in which city you set up your company * When is the right time to quit and switch * …
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Reduce your cost of living to the bare minimum in order to build a sustainable Flexpat lifestyle. - What are the easiest ways to reduce the cost of living? - How can international children attend public school? - Why should children attend Chinese kindergarten and school? - How do you deal with performance pressure? - How can you build a sustainabl…
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Prepare for a smooth return to China. Tobias lived in China for a while before the pandemic ended his challenge sooner than he actually wanted. He will guide us through the learnings of his first China stay, the motivation to come back and all the preparational tasks he is undertaking right now.Highlights What motivated his company to offer a retur…
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Many expats have left China and international companies struggle to replace them with experienced professionals from HQs. What does this mean for the company both in China and in the corporate office? - What is the main reason why expats return home and new expats are not coming here? - What choices do European companies have to deal with this? - C…
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Bring your partner and family to China! What does this mean for your partner? - How does a businesswoman transform into an expat spouse? - What is it like to raise a child in China? - How do you spend your day without work? - How can you find a job and get a visa? - How can you prepare for returning back home? - What is the value of an expat assign…
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Study in China! Start your international career while you are in university. - How do German universities cooperate with Tongji University in China? - What is the cost of studying in China to German students? - How can they get scholarships? - How should they plan their study semester and internship in China? - How can students start work in China …
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#126 How to create an international company culture in a Chinese environment with Eric Voigt
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Build and grow a China subsidiary to be successful and integrate it into the global company structure. - What can go wrong if European companies expand to China? - Who is the best fit for the GM role: Chinese, Expat, or Flexpat? - How should a flexpat prepare for a new GM role? - How can Chinese leaders ask for freedom to react to local requirement…
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Start your successful career even before graduation. Learn how to prepare yourself to enter the job market and how to build up your reputation and professional network. What are the benefits of starting your career in China? What are the biggest challenges/risks? How important are Chinese skills? What is it like to work for a Chinese company? How c…
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Jeff O'Dea assists Japanese professionals working in global companies to cultivate a growth mindset and improve their English communication skills. His expertise includes facilitating communication between Japanese and non-Japanese team members, promoting teamwork, and enhancing overall communication effectiveness within teams. Learn how to: help J…
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Waller has been working in China for 6 years now. Within a Sino-German cooperation program at a Chinese university, he represents the German concept of a university of applied sciences. The German, as well as the Chinese education system, has its merits and shortcomings, and the approach of international academic cooperation allows…
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China's Digital Marketing field is explained through the eyes of a real expert. Artem has his own Digital Marketing agency and consults foreign companies on entering China's vast field of digital marketing channels. He's well knowledgeable in video advertising and live-streaming from as simple as a small car repair shop up to the big luxury fashion…
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This episode shows us the key points for every flexpat to build up confidence and resilience that guide you through your career no matter if you are a technical or a salesperson. Pierre explains methods of how to deeply engage with China, and how to adapt and be seen in this highly competitive market. Furthermore, we will hear what aggressive confi…
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• How can Chinese nationals integrate overseas? • How do you train to be an interpreter? • What is special about German and Chinese customers? • How can you build trust with both Chinese and European customers? • How do you negotiate a high fee? How do you reject a low fee? How do you find new projects? Visit Zoe’s website: www.zoelingo.com or foll…
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During his 10-year stay in China, Simon has become an expert on cross-border trade and logistics from and to China. For the past few years he is especially focused on Dropshipping at www.hypersku.com, a niche in the global eCommerce market. After completing his China dream it was time to move back, but that move turned out to be tougher than expect…
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Learn how to be a Cross-Border Banker at a Big4 Chinese Bank: • How does an MBA in China help you? • How to fit into a Chinese government entity/ bank as a flexpat : • What are the challenges to work for Chinese or Italian organizations? • How do Chinese teams relate to an international working and leadership style? • How can you differentiate from…
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What is it like to work in a Chinese company? Francis is usually the host, today he is the guest. He shares what it is like to be working in a Chinese company, in an industry very much influenced by China, the EV car industry. How can flexpats... fit into a Chinese company? measure their success and progress? communicate with their Chinese boss? le…
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Learn how to be a Cross-Boarder Thought Leader - What is the challenge of a management consultant, investment banker, thought leader, and professor? - What is the difference between China and other geographies? - How do you lead Chinese teams? - How can you build a personal brand as a thought leader? - How do you develop a personal "moat", an advan…
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How can young professionals transform their careers to reach their targets and live their dream life? It's hard work. But there are also best practices to learn from. What are the challenges of a professional English teacher? How can young English teachers plan a career change? Which career paths and industries are more open to getting in without a…
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Contrary to popular belief, mastering Chinese doesn’t have to be a slow, hard process. Our book "Chinese On Your Terms" gives you access to the big picture of learning Chinese. Find your WHY. Take Action. How did we learn Chinese? What was the biggest challenge and how did we cope with this? Why is it so important to find our WHY? What are the main…
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This episode describes an academic career path as a China watcher with a strong focus on Young China, the Post-90s generation, and Chinese companies going global. 1) Why is Fluent Chinese so important to a flexpat career? 2) How can you start an academic career as a China watcher? 3) How do you make a living as a China watcher? 4) How are Chinese c…
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This episode describes a complete flexpat career from university to retirement. 1) What has changed for flexpats in the past 25 years? 2) What kind of jobs can flexpats get today? 3) How can flexpats differentiate from Chinese professionals? 4) How can flexpats create value in international and Chinese organizations? 5) How can flexpats plan their …
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This episode focuses on a unique expat assignment in Covid times in a critical leadership role. 1) Why is China relevant for Bosch? 2) Why are expats required to drive sustainable growth in China? 3) How can expats prepare for their assignment incl. family relocation? 4) How can you build an international leadership career? 5) How to endure China d…
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Learn how to find jobs and make money with your Chinese skills outside China. European companies need to win new customers in China. Professional videos package experience and understanding. And if they’re localized, even better. Stew explains in detail how you can build your own business, find your target customers and create value with your Chine…
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Many companies are concerned about China and supply chains are shifting, Johan reflects on China`s role in the supply chain of the future and our role as flexpats in East Asia. East Asia will grow as a region, and the changes create more opportunities for flexpats. Flexpats add value with specific industry knowledge, together with the managerial an…
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Learn how to build your online business, no matter where you live. Flexpats can also do it while working in China, but it comes with lots of challenges. Laura explains what you should look out for, and what is special in China. About Laura: Work: www.olingoco.com WeChat: crtslaura LinkedIn: Laura Cortes About Francis: WeChat: Flexpat2020 Linkedin: …
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This episode explains the transition from an expat to a flexpat career in China. Learn what it needs to find the right job and what to look out for when negotiating a flexpat contract. Find out what to prepare in case you change locations within China and what skills you need to be successful as a flexpat. Linked to this episode we recommend to lis…
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This episode is about communication and education - two top growth potentials in any leadership role. English teaching is a major field of work for flexpats in China. James explains how traditional language teaching fails and what you can do about it. He also shares how you can work with Chinese businesses and provide standards to your customers as…
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This episode shows us what you need to look out for when you have a job interview in China. Learn about the skills you need to have a successful start in your career and get the ultimate checklist to use before changing companies. Find out what challenges might await you, what are the key skills to be successful in China, and how you can prepare fo…
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This episode shows us the key points for every flexpat to fulfill their dreams in China. Heidi Dugan, a China TV star and business professional explains the necessary skills, strategies, and behaviors that every flexpat needs to distinguish themselves and make an impact. Listen to what Heidi has to tell about almost three decades in China and what …
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