The Germany Expat Business Show
A podcast that shares knowledge, stories and inspiration for anyone starting, running or growing a business as a non-German in Germany.
Episodes
44 episodes
From Politics to Digital Marketing - Jordan Beck Wagner's German Business Journey
Jordan Beck Wagner - American expat entrepreneur who built a successful digital marketing agency in Germany after transitioning from politics to marketing through travel blogging.Episode Highlights:The Unexpected ...
From Nepal to Munich: Building Startups and Mastering LinkedIn in Germany
What happens when you delete 3,500 LinkedIn connections and start over?Sanjeev Thapa, a three-time founder from Nepal, reveals the unexpected strategy that transformed his consulting business in Germany. From burning through €700,000 in...
Building a Business in Berlin: Rachel Wright's Journey From Student Exchange to Event Design
From student exchange to successful event business serving clients prominent Berlin clients like Lingoda, Moss, Hello Fresh and more. Rachel Wright's Berlin entrepreneurship story is one of persistence, smart pivots, and systematic growth.<...
Building a 11,000+ Subscriber Newsletter Empire in Berlin with Igor Ranc
From corporate burnout to 11,000+ newsletter subscribers – Igor Ranc built his Handpicked Berlin newsletter starting with just 20 friends. In this episode, he reveals why he ditched Substack for better business tools, how he's monet...
From Licensed Therapist to International Relationship Strategist: Katie Rössler's Journey Building a Business in Germany
When Katie Rustler moved to Munich in 2016, her therapy credentials weren't recognized - a crushing blow for any licensed professional. But instead of starting over in the German system, she got creative. Today, she runs a thriving ...
From Strategy Manager to Somatic Coach: Building Community in Munich
Polish-born Paulina moved to Munich for love nearly eight years ago and ended up finding herself. After being laid off from her corporate data analyst role during the pandemic, she transformed into a somatic wellness coach who built a thriving ...
Helping Freelancers in Germany Fight Red Tape with Kathleen Parker
From opera singer to bureaucracy expert, Kathleen Parker shares her unconventional story of building Red Tape Translation—a business she started by showing up at Berlin's immigration office at 7 AM and asking strangers if they needed help. ...
From Syrian Refugee to Successful Co-founder with Tarek Abousamra of Co-Tasker
In this episode I talk to Tarek Abousamra, an inspiring entrepreneur who journeyed from Syria to Germany. Tarek's story is one of resilience and determination, culminating in the founding of Co-Tasker, a platform that connects people with...
Freelancing in Munich as an Industrial Designer with Gray Dawdy
In this episode of the Germany Expat Business Show, I caught up with a friend, and sort-of-former-colleague, Gray Dawdy. I met Gray while I was contracting at a service design agency, where he often enjoyed a friendly chat while making a ...
Season 3 kick off and introducing The Germany List
Hey everyone! Season 3 is FINALLY underway.Also, big announcement! I'm excited to introduce The Germany List. This came out of the need to connect and support the expat business community in Germany, this open directory is ...
Helping ausländer new moms in Germany with Gitanjali More
Navigating German bureaucracy can be quite challenging, especially when you don’t speak German, are new to the processes and don’t know what support is available to you.If you’re a new parent in Germany, you’ve probably heard of Elternze...
DanRam's Global journey to Emceeing Excellence in Germany
I've been wowed by DanRam's LinkedIn profile for awhile, so I was delighted when he agreed to be a guest on the podcast last summer.DanRam travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers li...
Insights and Advice on Entrepreneurship and Legal Solutions in Germany with Olivia Marcu-Iordanescu
I became familiar with Olivia and her work through the WEM Facebook Group (Women Entrepreneurs in Munich). It was clear to me from the jump that she’s a go-getter. We had a coffee chat and then we actually met in person at the I Am Expat fair i...
Burning thoughts on career transition, solopreneurship and life in Germany with Ricardo Brito
“The solopreneur journey really is a mirror that reflects your deepest beliefs, fears, doubts, and limitations. It's a process of growth that forces you to confront not only the external and practical challenges but also the internal ones—t...
From Montreal to Frankfurt (and an E-Residency Hack) with Afshan Shamani
Afshan Samani's journey from Iran to becoming the CEO and co-founder of PinoSell is a masterclass in resilience and innovation. After navigating cultural challenges and personal setbacks, including a broken engagement during her PhD in Canada, ...
Launching an Alpine Yoga Business in Germany with Erin Wilson
After a decade as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina, Erin found both excitement and uncertainty in shifting her focus. Her college years, filled with new opportunities and inspiring mentors, led her to discover a passion for yoga and fitn...
Raising Kids and Businesses in Munich with Gelyn Well
Gelyn, a mom who moved to Germany at the height of the pandemic in 2020, found herself jobless and very pregnant. Inspired by her daughter (and probably a few hormones), she wrote her first children’s book, "Most of All, You Are Loved," a respo...
How to build a successful portable business and popular facebook groups with Lora McInturf
Lora McInturf supports high-performing lawyers and business professionals primarily in law, IT, finance, accounting, and coaching.Lora's business is 100% virtual. She's worked with professionals and businesses around the world - from ove...
From Student Visa to Amazing Side Hustle Success with Aazar Shad
Ever wondered how a successful entrepreneur and side-hustler from a foreign land made it big in Germany? Aazar Shad is a hustler, entrepreneur and marketer. He loves ads, tearing them down and figuring out why they work. He runs an...
From odd jobs in Berlin to successful sales expert with Penny Blackmore
Imagine taking a leap of faith, moving to a new country, and building a successful business with no university degree in hand.This was the journey of Penny Blackmore, a sales and marketing consultant who transitioned to freelancing in G...
What's your Magic? Exploring her German Roots and Becoming a Brand Expert with Karina Weber
In this episode I talk to Karina Weber, also known as the Brand Architect.We talk about her journey from Canada to Germany, where she built a flourishing marketing business, specialized in branding and carved a niche w...
Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg
Dan's journey of transforming into an entrepreneurial powerhouse is a real inspiration and a living demonstration of the good old American 'Can Do' spirit.He shares candid tales of his early days grappling with language barriers and the...
How to go from Ausländer Employee to Successful Company Owner with Ranjit Venkatesh
Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a country where you don't speak the language to chase a dream. That's precisely what Ranjit did when he left India for Germany, and his journey is nothing short of remarkable. In our heart-to-heart, Ran...
Giving Migrant Entrepreneurs a Boost in Germany's Tech Scene with Laila Zohaib
Laila is a Startup Coach from Stuttgart, who wants to create a safe space for migrant founders in Germany through the community empowerment project ‘The Migrant Accelerator’. She loves to talk...
