We are interviewing many of Asia’s leading entrepreneurs in small and medium sized business, People at the front end of Asia’s economic rise about the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the vibrant markets of Asia. From Shanghai through to Singapore, Saigon through to Dubai. Visit www.asiabusinessinvestor.com to see more business and investment opportunities in the region.
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Formerly known as "Ganbei", which focused on business in China, the Asia Business Podcast broadens the show to Asia as a whole. We continue to interview some of the leading entrepreneurs and industry experts on cross-border business in the region and globally. The lead host is Art Dicker, a long time corporate lawyer who is fluent in Chinese, with 16 years experience in Asia. Art is a graduate of Princeton and GW Law with a MBA from the University of Southern California. www.asiabusinesspod.com
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Welcome to the Fitness Business Asia podcast, hosted by BASE founder and CEO Jack Thomas - a show with a strong and powerful mission to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. If you're an ambitious gym owner, fitness manager, investor in the wellness industry or a coach that wants to get into the business side of fitness, this weekly resource will help you raise your game.
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Expert insight into the world of business. The Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast delivers in-depth interviews with people on the inside of international business, policy and events.
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Global From Asia TV: Running an International Business via Hong Kong
Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
Video podcast discussing international business, import / export from Hong Kong and China
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312. How to Turn Black Friday Into Your Biggest Sales Day of the Year
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16:00Host Jack Thomas shares how you can turn Black Friday into one of their biggest sales days of the year. Jack breaks down his proven strategies to maximize revenue, create urgency without discounting too deeply, and build long-term loyalty, rather than short-term buzz. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitnes…
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GFATV 476 10 Lessons Learned After 15+ Years Doing Cross Border Trade with Asia and the West with Michael Michelini
For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/szseo2025/ The post GFATV 476 10 Lessons Learned After 15+ Years Doing Cross Border Trade with Asia and the West with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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Peter Drysdale — A Struggle Between Two Conceptions of the World
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26:57In this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast, we speak with Peter Drysdale, Emeritus Professor of Economics at The Australian National University, a leading authority on Asia-Pacific economic integration, and an intellectual architect of APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation organization whose leaders met in South Korea three da…
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311. A Vision To Build Asia's Biggest Personal Training Company — with CJ Lee of MOVE Private Fitness
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1:15:52Grab your tickets for CJ's upcoming Fitness & Wellness Business Virtual Summit happening on the 15th - 16th November 2025 Get Tickets Here: https://summit.movenation.asia/ We welcome CJ Lee, co-founder of MOVE Private Fitness to the show to talk about how they've empowered coaches with ownership options to help fuel their vision of becoming Asia's …
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/millionaire-mentor/ The post GFATV 475 From Magician to Millionaires’ Mentor: Tomer Rabinovich on E-commerce and Epic Events appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/cbs2025-prep/ The post GFATV 474 Igniting Global Growth: Peter Miller on Cross Border Summit 2025 appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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310. Taking on the US Fitness Market & Singapore's Boutique Scene, with Fitstop Founder Pete Hull
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47:33We welcome back Pete Hull, founder of Australian fitness franchise Fitstop. Joined by Singapore franchisee Clarence Teo, we discuss Fitstop's global growth, their push into the US that started in the heart of LA's fitness scene and the current state of Singapore's boutique fitness market. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the stand…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/amazon-fba-launch/ The post GFATV 473 Keeping Ahead: Trends in Launching and Growth on Amazon FBA with Colin Raja appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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309. My Gym Was 'Mystery Shopped'. Here's What It Revealed (The Whole Truth)
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18:11Host Jack Thomas' gym went through a full, anonymous 'experience evaluation' by The Fit Guide. In this episode, Jack shares the full truth on what the report revealed and how it's helped him improve his gym's experience, training and systems. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these gre…
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על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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308. How To Find & Recruit Industry-Leading Talent — with Russell Harrison of EliteFit
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48:27Russell Harrison, founder and CEO of EliteFit, has decades of experience in both recruitment and as a fitness leader. In this episode, he shares his insights into how to find the best executive talent, as well as how to land top roles in the fitness and wellness industry. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fi…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/organic-ranking/ The post GFATV 471 Organic Ranking on Amazon: Reverse-Engineering A9 with DeepM.ai with Brian Johnson appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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307. The sales mistake that's destroying your business - and what to do instead
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20:37The fitness industry is addicted to discounts and sales. In this episode host Jack Thomas tells you how this is damaging your business, and what to do instead. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, ou…
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GFATV 470 Boots on the Ground: Shenzhen’s Logistics Hub Unveils 2025 E-commerce Trends with Justin Lin
For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/fuyong/ The post GFATV 470 Boots on the Ground: Shenzhen’s Logistics Hub Unveils 2025 E-commerce Trends with Justin Lin appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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306. How I Built Vietnam's Biggest Gym Chain Over 18 Years with Dane Fort of California Fitness & Yoga
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1:09:35Dane Fort, founder and CEO of Vietnam's biggest gym chain California Fitness and Yoga, has a powerful mission to make the country healthier and happier. With a fitness empire that expands beyond gyms into recovery and health, Dane's umbrella of companies have over 60 locations across Vietnam. This episode is a must-listen if you want to hear an ins…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/mads/ The post GFATV 469 Mastering People Management for Cross Border E-commerce Growth with Mads Singers appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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305. Run A 'HYROX-Style' Fitness Competition At Your Gym: Lessons From Our First Event
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23:40We ran a 'HYROX-style' event called BASE Games and sold out tickets in less than 6 hours. In today's episode we talk about how we did it. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscripti…
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304. Designing a Five-Star Cycling Experience With All Five Senses, with Bridge Hudson of XYZ in Hong Kong
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41:29We welcome Bridge Hudson, founding instructor of Hong Kong's leading cycling brand XYZ, to discuss how they create consistent five-star experiences, their recruitment tips and what makes the perfect member journey. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! H…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/amazon-2015-to-now/ The post GFATV 468 Journey From Amazon FBA in 2015 To Now: NPD Process for Growth with Sean Chow appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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303. My first HYROX race in Bangkok - an honest review
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19:47Jack Thomas breaks down his — and Thailand's — first ever HYROX race, from the perspective of being a competitor, a spectator and also a HYROX Training Club owner. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay…
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302. How to take your studio from breakeven to 20% profit with Julian Barnes of BFS Network
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1:02:29We welcome Julian Barnes of boutique fitness specialists BFS Network to discuss the most effective lead sources and the common traits of studio with more than 20% margin. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software…
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Glyn Ford - "Kim Jong Un wrote nuclear weapons into the NPRK constitution"
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14:22In this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast, Dick Drobnick speaks with Glyn Ford, one of Europe’s foremost experts on East Asia and the Korean Peninsula. Over a 25-year career in the European Parliament, Ford made nearly 50 visits to North Korea, developing a deep understanding of its politics, its leaders, and its position in the re…
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301. The Future of Fitness Business Asia Podcast
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10:12As we hit our 300th episode, we were advised to discontinue this show. Here's what we decided to do. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution NEWSLETTER Fo…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/toptier/ The post GFATV 467 Overload! Maximizing Your Amazon FBA E-commerce with AI with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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GFATV 466 Using AI Avatars for Your E-commerce and Amazon FBA Business with Katrina Mckay
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10:52For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/ai-avatar/ The post GFATV 466 Using AI Avatars for Your E-commerce and Amazon FBA Business with Katrina Mckay appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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GFATV 465 Rekt Survivor – Startup Scars & Battle-Tested Lessons in Web2 & Web3 with Michael Michelini
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25:57For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/rektsurvivor/ The post GFATV 465 Rekt Survivor – Startup Scars & Battle-Tested Lessons in Web2 & Web3 with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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SD Darmono - Is Trump's Economic Plan a Wakeup Call?
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16:25In this episode, of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast, we speak with SD Darmono, one of Indonesia’s influential business figures and the architect of the country's Special Economic Zone strategy. As founder of the Jababeka Group, Darmono helped transform a vision from the early 1990s into a thriving industrial city—creating over a million job…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/ecommerce-ai-tactics/ The post GFATV 464 AI-Powered Ecommerce: Real-World Hacks & Advanced Seller Tactics with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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GFATV 463 Kimono Opening – Business Update Mid-2025 with Michael Michelini
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14:30For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/2025-midyear-update/ The post GFATV 463 Kimono Opening – Business Update Mid-2025 with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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Is the U.S. hearing an echo of China’s Cultural Revolution?
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23:05In this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast, Dick Drobnick speaks with Geoff Cowan, former Dean of the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism and 22nd Director of the Voice of America. The discussion centers on how the Trump administration has disrupted global journalism and constrained the international flow of informa…
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GFATV 462 Podcast Future Trends, Learnings from Canton Fair, Hanoi, Singapore with Michael Michelini
For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/future-trends/ The post GFATV 462 Podcast Future Trends, Learnings from Canton Fair, Hanoi, Singapore with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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The China, Japan & Korea Side Effects of Trump Tariffs
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22:13In this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast Professor Qiwei Chen brings insight to China’s possible reactions to the Trump Administration’s tariffs.Will the tariffs push frosty neighbors in the region towards greater economic integration? Will second generation Chinese entrepreneurs increase their business with the 36,000 Japanese fi…
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Dr. Chung-in Moon - In North Korea & USA – Big Deal • Small Deal • No Deal
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26:37In this episode, we’re joined by renowned diplomat and scholar, Dr. Chung-in Moon, Professor Emeritus at Yonsei University and former advisor to the South Korean President. Dr. Moon offers rare insight into how President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are reshaping alliances—pushing South Korea, China, and Japan into closer economic coordination. He also…
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GFATV 461 Canton Fair 2025 Insights: On-the-Ground Reactions to Trade Tensions and Tariff Talk with Industry Experts
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26:54For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/tariff-2025/ The post GFATV 461 Canton Fair 2025 Insights: On-the-Ground Reactions to Trade Tensions and Tariff Talk with Industry Experts appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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Narongchai Akrasanee - The Ugly American • The Popular American • The Angry American
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25:47Narongchai Akrasanee Ph.D spoke with us on President Trump’s Liberation Day. Dr. Akrasanee, Thailand’s former Minister of Energy and Former Minister of Commerce spoke with Dick Drobnick about the implications across the Asia Pacific region.על ידי Hosted by Dr. Dick Drobnick - Produced by Dan Griffin
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/why-decom/ The post GFATV 460 Why Do We Need Decentralized Ecommerce? Or Do We? with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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Ronnie Chan - “World trade is now a dunking contest between Lebron James and Yao Ming."
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24:28Ronnie Chan is the Honorary Chairman of The Hang Lung Group and the Chairman of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center. He spoke with Dick Drobnick on the day after President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs were announced. In this conversation Ronnie looks at the recent events in the US, as viewed from countries across Asia. Our next episode will …
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Dr. Kang Kyung-wha, President of the Asia Society talks tariffs
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21:15Dr. Kang Kyung-wha, President of the Asia Society and former Foreign Minister of South Korea, joins Dick Drobnick, Ph.D., for this episode of the Asia Pacific Business Forum Podcast. Their conversation explores Dr. Kang’s vision for the Asia Society and examines how the Trump administration’s policies may influence relations across Asia.Our next ep…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/pod/ The post GFATV 459 Case Study – How Nap Got Started with Print on Demand (POD) with Napoleon Beltran appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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300. Industry Trends, Gen Z & Building A Badass Boutique in 2025!
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58:28We welcome back Emma Barry for a very special episode—number 300—to talk about all things fitness in 2025! GUEST RESOURCES Emma Barry on LinkedIn Trouble Global THE FIT GUIDE Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star cli…
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GFATV 458 Using Blockchain and AI Agents to Stay Ahead of the Ecommerce Rebirth with Michael Michelini
For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/ecommerce-rebirth/ The post GFATV 458 Using Blockchain and AI Agents to Stay Ahead of the Ecommerce Rebirth with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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299. Gym Sales: 11 Common Mistakes (and how to fix them)
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15:54Sales are the lifeblood of your fitness business. Through both personal experiences and evaluations at The Fit Guide, Jack has seen common sales mistakes that need fixing! Jack Thomas highlights common gym sales errors and tips to fix them so your business can survive and thrive, and you can help more people. THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you f…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/identity/ The post GFATV 457 Identity: Now & To Be: Choose Our Identity with Engel Jones appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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298. $4 million per year in a 4,500 square foot studio, with Mark Fisher of Business for Unicorns
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1:05:49We welcome Mark Fisher, founder of hugely successful New York studio Mark Fisher Fitness and mentorship platform Business for Unicorns. Mark discusses bringing in $4m USD revenue in a 4,500 square foot studio, standing out amongst the crowd and building a story and brand so powerful you don't need any PR out reach—the media are seeking you out! GUE…
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For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/boosting-ecommerce/ The post GFATV 456 Boosting Ecommerce Business with Content Sites with Shlomo Freund appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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297. Trainers make terrible fitness managers and gym owners (unless they do this)
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17:22The step from trainer to fitness manager is a tough one. The jump to gym owner is even harder. In this episode, host Jack Thomas explains how to navigate these stages of growth for success. THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experi…
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296. Get in on the HYROX explosion in Asia, with Richard Cowley APAC Director
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49:25We welcome Richard Cowley, APAC Events Director for HYROX, to discuss the growth of HYROX in Asia, stats on HYROX in the region, how to get the most from HYROX affiliation and new opportunities with 'Performance Centers' and personal training. GUEST RESOURCES Richard Cowley on LinkedIn HYROX HYROX365: Become an affiliate gym THE FIT GUIDE Visit The…
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GFATV 455 Trump Adjust: Ecommerce Sellers Adjusting To New USA President Donald Trump with Justin Lin
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58:01For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/trump-adjust/ The post GFATV 455 Trump Adjust: Ecommerce Sellers Adjusting To New USA President Donald Trump with Justin Lin appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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295. A sale is NOT a sale until… (how to close)
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14:56Sales are the lifeblood of your business, essential for survival and enable you to HELP more people become fitter, stronger and healthier. If you struggle to get sales over the finish line, this episode is for you. THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible…
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GFATV 454 Will Ai Agents Get Us All On Ubi? Staying Ahead Of The Ai Disruption Tidal Wave with Richard Patey
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58:01For full show notes go to https://www.globalfromasia.com/ai-agents/ The post GFATV 454 Will Ai Agents Get Us All On Ubi? Staying Ahead Of The Ai Disruption Tidal Wave with Richard Patey appeared first on Global From Asia.על ידי Michael Michelini: Global Internet Businessman in China, Asia
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