About this episode
In this episode, Best-Selling Author Brad Sugars dives deep into the strategies and challenges of expanding a business internationally. He emphasizes the importance of learning from different markets, noting that what works in one country may not work in another due to cultural and economic differences. Sugars discusses the use of technology, like translation tools, to facilitate global business deals and remove language barriers. He advises entrepreneurs to travel to other countries, observe how business is done, and use that insight to improve their own strategies. Furthermore, he highlights the significance of market research, collaboration, and learning from competitors across the globe to become a more effective businessperson. Sugars also discusses two main approaches for global expansion: building partnerships with local experts through models like licensing, franchising, or affiliates, or entering the market directly by hiring local employees. He stresses the importance of going all-in when launching into new markets, with a full business plan and marketing campaign. Pricing strategies are also a key focus, with Sugars explaining how premium brands often maintain consistent pricing globally, while lower-priced products may require market-specific adjustments. Lastly, he shares his personal entrepreneurial advice on raising capital and scaling faster to maximize opportunities in a competitive, globalized business landscape. CHAPTER TITLES 03:13 - The Power of Learning from Other Markets 05:05 - Language and Technology in International Business 07:05 - Expanding Your Business Internationally 09:01 - Learning From Other Countries' Market Practices 11:05 - Approaches for Global Expansion: Licensing and Franchising 13:08 - Direct Market Entry: Hiring Local Experts 15:20 - Pricing Models for Global Markets 17:10 - Capitalizing on Market Differences 19:21 - The Ferrari Pricing Model for Global Products 21:06 - Adjusting Price Points for Local Markets 23:00 - Entrepreneurial Advice: Raising Capital and Moving Faster Connect with Brad Sugars: IG - @BradleySugars WEBSITES Bradsugars.com Actioncoach.com BOOKS (Amazon) - Bradley J Sugars LATEST BOOKS - Raise Your Hand Marketing / Pulling Profits Connect with Rudy Mawer: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter