English for Entrepreneurs

Brandon Godbold & Sayaka NaganumaBrandon and Sayaka live in Japan and run Kimono Wasabi, a photography business in Osaka. They create photo shoots with vintage Kimonos for individuals or groups looking to get a taste of Japan’s culture. “I mentioned why don’t we try it ourselves, what do we have to lose? So we took our savings and took a leap and jumped straight in.” - Brandon Don’t Miss: 2.29 - Brandon and Sayaka discuss why their business helps to get closer to Japanese culture7.46 - Find out some key Japanese vocabulary for a photo shoot9.04 - How old can vintage Kimonos be?10.22 - Discover why Brandon and Sayaka moved from Florida back to Japan11.31 - Brandon and Sayaka tell us how they got their business idea16.01 - What do Brandon and Sayaka do to find time for themselves?20.00 - What are the biggest things holding you back from your goals? Connect with Brandon Godbold & Sayaka Naganuma >>>Contact Brandon via email - [email protected]>>>Visit Brandon & Sayaka’s website>>>Connect with Brandon and Sayaka on Facebook>>>Check out Brandon and Sayaka’s Instagram>>>Connect with Brandon and Sayaka on Twitter Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ingrid LayerIngrid is a professional Neurolanguage coach, entrepreneur and owner of Ingrid Layer Language Coaching. She is also a certified trainer and oral examiner for intercultural competence in English.  “Persistence pays off, you have to break down your own habits and leave your comfort zone. Go through life with open eyes.” - Ingrid Don’t Miss: 1.56 - Find out all about Ingrid’s business2.43 - Ingrid discusses the changes to her business over the last few years4.09 - What challenges has Ingrid faced in her business as a non-native English speaker?5.16 - Ingrid tells us about her background11.04 - What does Ingrid like most about her work12.11 - What has working with older and younger demographics during the pandemic been like?15.03 - Ingrid gives advice to non-native English speakers looking to start a business Connect with Ingrid Layer >>>Contact Ingrid via email - [email protected]>>>Connect with Ingrid on LinkedIn>>>Connect with Ingrid on Facebook Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin JosuweitMartin Josuweit is an entrepreneur and also experienced geologist who works at the Technical University of Clausthal. He has also created his own business called PTA (Personal Training Agency), he is a qualified Qigong teacher, personal trainer, health practitioner and health coach. “If you stay on track and do little steps, 1 by 1, and not stop until you reach your destination. Then nothing is impossible” - Martin Don’t Miss:2.06 - Discover how Martin started his businesses8.00 - How Martin’s search for the spiritual side of life led him to Qigong10.26 - Find out how Qigong works12.11 - Martin reveals how he was trained in Qigong13.28 - What languages has Martin used in his business?18.08 - Find out Martin’s biggest challenges he has faced over the last year Connect with Martin Josuweit>>>Contact Martin via email - [email protected]>>>Connect with Martin on LinkedIn>>>Follow Martin on Facebook>>>Want Martin to be your fitness coach? Contact him here Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celia Polkinghorne & Jason Haidar Celia and Jason are the creators of Bonzai Digital Marketing an online company that helps financial planner and advisors to gain more clients and success in their businesses. “If you can niche down and speak specifically to people it’s really powerful”. - Jason Don’t Miss: 1.58 - Find out how Celia and Jason started their business in Japan4.21 - Celia and Jason give us their background7.45 - Discover Celia and Jason’s entrepreneurial journey9.54 - Find out about Bonzia’s ideal client18.03 - Celia and Jason reveal if LinkedIn is a good marketing tool for business Contact Celia via email - [email protected] Jason via email - [email protected] >>>Discover Bonzai Digital Marketing>>>Connect with Bonzai Digital Marketing on Facebook>>>Connect with Bonzai Digital Marketing on LinkedIn Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marah Förster Marah is a Psychologist, entrepreneur, busy mum of 2, speaker and the creator of Marah Förster online mentoring and coaching. “Regarding the balance of family and business it has mostly that I want to pursue my dreams but also to be a good example to my kids.” - Marah Don’t Miss: 1.46 - Discover how Marah transitioned from a counseling practice to an online business5.25 - Marah gives us her background16.26 - Find out how meditation has been part of Marah’s practice for 20 years17.25 - Marah reveals her biggest challenge in juggling business and family life18.38 - Marah’s advice for parents when trying to start their own business23.00 - Marah maps out her ideal online client24.46 - What is Marah’s biggest challenge at the moment?26.50 - Marah discusses her approach to attracting more business Connect with Marah Förster •          >>>Connect with Marah Förster on Facebook•          >>>Connect with Marah Föster on Instagram•          >>>Connect with Marah Förster on LinkedIn Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Paling Rachel is the Founder of Efficient Language Coaching and creator of The ICF accredited Neurolanguage Coaching Certifications. She is also an international author, speaker and innovator of brain friendly learning. “We really encourage that people find their own way” - Rachel Don’t Miss: 2.16 - Discover what Neurolanguage coaching is4.27 - How does Neurolanguage deal with people with low confidence in their language level8.02 - How does translation work with Neurolanguage coaching?10.16 - Rachel reveals how easy language learning has been as a polyglot16.09 - Find out what inspired Rachel to become a linguist17.14 - What are the most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs? Connect with Rachel Paling •          >>>Discover the world of Neurolanguage Coaching•          >>>Connect with Efficient language Coaching on Facebook•          >>>Follow Neurolanguage Coaching on Twitter•          >>>Connect with Neurolangugae Coaching on Instagram•          >>>Contact Rachel directly - [email protected] Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian McMaster Ian is the Editor in Chief of Spotlight Verlag, Business Spotlight. He is an international speaker and co-author of Communication for International Business. “Business English is the English people need to do their jobs, and our aim is to help people do their jobs better”- Ian Don’t Miss:1.44 - Discover all about Spotlight Verlag5.43 - Ian reveals how business people can benefit from Spotlight Verlag7.46 - Find out about authentic communication for meetings and business10.37 - Ian’s thoughts on listening skills in communication12.04 - Who is the ideal subscriber to Spotlight Verlag?13.48 - Where do you see the publishing industry going with digitalization?21.27 - Ian’s thoughts on his favourite aspect of being an Editor and Chief at Business Spotlight24.33 - What is Ian’s biggest current challenge? Connect with Ian McMaster Connect with Ian Directly via email - [email protected]>>>Discover all the Spotlight Verlag learning resources at their website>>>Connect with Ian on LinkedIn Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

`Brandon Godbold Brandon is from Florida but has been living and doing business in Osaka, Japan. He owns a vintage Kimono studio and photography studio and lots to share about running a business in a foreign country. “It’s best to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks” - Brandon Don’t Miss: 1.28 - Find out a fun fact about Brandon3.56 - Hear Brandon tell us about his business in Japan and the changes required because of the pandemic5.27 - Discover ways to connect with clients online7.52 - Brandon reveals his biggest tip for someone starting a business Connect with Brandon Godbold >>>Contact Brandon via email - [email protected] Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ingrid Layer Ingrid is a professional Neurolanguage coach, entrepreneur and owner of Ingrid Layer Language Coaching. She is also a certified trainer and oral examiner for intercultural competence in English.  “The most important thing is love what you do” - Ingrid Don’t Miss: 1.33 - Find out a fun fact about Ingrid2.57 - Ingrid fills us in on her background and current work3.35 - What is a Neurolanguage Coach?4.43 - Ingrid reveals her biggest tip for online businesses5.34 - The biggest challenges to overcome when going online with your business7.49 - Ingrid discusses the challenges of learning new tools for online business Connect with Ingrid Layer >>>Contact Ingrid via email - [email protected]>>>Connect with Ingrid on LinkedIn>>>Connect with Ingrid on Facebook Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Josuweit Martin Josuweit is an entrepreneur and also experienced geologist who works at the Technical University of Clausthal. He has also created his own business called PTA (Personal Training Agency), he is a qualified Qigong teacher, personal trainer, health practitioner and health coach. “Resilience is a big word today” - Sharon Don’t Miss: 1.34 - Find out a fun fact about Martin 3.42 - Discover what Martin offers to help business professionals grow and have success in their business5.10 - The power of resilience Connect with Martin Josuweit >>>Contact Martin via email - [email protected]>>>Connect with Martin on LinkedIn>>>Follow Martin on Facebook Connect With Sharon o          >>>Follow Sharon on LinkedIno          >>>Subscribe to Sharon’s YouTube channelo          >>>Follow Sharon on Instagramo          >>>Connect with Sharon on Facebook Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.