#239 Dominic Carter: Cracking Japan’s Business Code – From Market Research to Aging Tech – Part One

Not everyone dreams of moving abroad, starting a business in a foreign country, and navigating life in an entirely different culture—but Dominic Carter did. He is now the CEO of The Carter Group (CarterJMRN KK, Living Best™, Carter Executive Search KK, Delacon Japan KK). Originally from Australia, he found himself drawn to Japan, where he built a career, a business, and a life over the past two decades. But the journey? Far from smooth. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dominic shares how he went from feeling like an outsider in his own country to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Japan. Along the way, he opens up about burning out, bouncing back, and why he believes Japan attracts a certain type of person. Key Highlights of Our Interview: From Australia to Japan—By Way of Curiosity – “I always knew I’d live overseas. Japan fascinated me as a teenager, so I studied the language… but didn’t study enough .” The accidental road to an international career. Thrown Into the Deep End – “At 24, I was sent to open an office in Tokyo. I was young, underprepared… and burned out fast.” What happens when responsibility comes too soon. The Boomerang Effect – “I left Japan, thinking I was done. Six months later, I was back—this time, on my own terms.” Why walking away can sometimes lead you right back. Entrepreneurial Instincts – “I always admired entrepreneurs. Even as a kid, I knew I didn’t want a boss.” The making of a business owner in a country known for its rigid corporate culture. Building, Pivoting, and Reinventing – “I started in market research, worked with global brands, then expanded into software and aging tech.” The evolution of an entrepreneur who refuses to stay in one lane. ______________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Dominic Carter ______________________ --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. 10 Million+ All-Time Downloads. Reaching 80+ Countries Daily. Global Top 3% Podcast. Top 10 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>130,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<< --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<