Expat Empire Podcast

Expat Empire Podcast

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Expat Empire Podcast episodes

  • A Decade in Germany with Colin Miller
    Today we will be hearing from Colin Miller. Colin has been living in Germany for over a decade with most of his time spent in Munich and more recently in Berlin. In this episode, you will learn:
     
    - What it is like to live in the “overgrown village” of Munich
    - The benefits of living and working in Germany (hint: lots of vacation days and travel opportunities!)
    - Tips for finding English speaking jobs in Germany
    - Transitioning from Munich to Berlin and comparing their similarities and differences
    - How Germany has changed over the last few decades and where it is headed in the coming years
     
    You can reach out to Colin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmmiller/ and see his photography on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whatsthewurst/. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    53 min
  • Working in Tech in South Korea and China with Devin Nambiar
    Today we will be hearing from Devin Nambiar. Devin has spent many years working in Seoul, South Korea followed by both Beijing and Shanghai, China. In this episode, you will learn:
     
    - How to navigate the challenges of getting integrated into life in Seoul, South Korea
    - Steps to take to direct your career toward opportunities in Asia
    - Tips for learning both Korean and Chinese as well as any other languages that you are trying to master
    - Steps for transitioning from a tourist visa to a work permit in China
    - Considerations to keep in mind when deciding between working for foreign or local companies in China
     
    You can reach out to Devin to find out more about life in Shanghai on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinnambiar/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/devinnambiar). Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    44 min
  • From Food Delivery to Software Development in Germany with Matthew Jordan
    Today we will be hearing from Matthew Jordan. Matt was born in Australia, grew up in several countries across the globe, and has been living in Berlin, Germany for the last 2 years. In this episode, you will learn:
     
    - What it’s like to grow up in an expat family
    - How to get your start in Berlin if you don’t have a job or an apartment waiting for you
    - Strategies for acquiring different types of visas in Germany including working holiday, musician, and company-sponsored visas
    -How to get your start learning to code from scratch and find great job opportunities abroad
     
    You can reach out to Matt to find out more about life in Berlin and becoming a software developer at [email protected]. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    40 min
  • Recruiting Talent in Japan with Misha Yurchenko

    Today we will be hearing from Misha Yurchenko. Misha was born in Ukraine, grew up in the United States, and has lived in Japan since graduating from university. In this episode, you will learn:   - How Misha found a job as a recruiter in Japan and how you can, too - Tips for finding jobs in Japan outside of the typical paths and avoiding common foreign job-seeker pitfalls - Advice for getting a good deal on an apartment in Tokyo - How to sponsor your own visa by creating a company in Japan   You can find out more about Misha and what he is up to on his blog at http://mishayurchenko.me/ or on Quora at https://www.quora.com/profile/Misha-Yurchenko. Music on this episode was produced by Eli Hermit, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

    46 min
  • Building Businesses to Solve Customer Problems in Indonesia with Brant Connors
    Today we will be hearing from Brant Connors. He was born in the United States, got his first taste of living in Indonesia in university, and then decided to build a career full of entrepreneurial endeavors in Bali over the last 18 years. In this episode, you will learn:
     
    - Tips for learning and improving your Indonesian language skills
    - Everything you need to know to get your Indonesia work visa
    - How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset abroad by helping people to solve their problems
    - New business opportunities for expats interested in the Indonesian market
    - How to avoid common pitfalls when setting up a company in Indonesia
     
    You can reach out to Brant with your questions at [email protected]. Music on this episode was produced by Eli Hermit, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    46 min
  • EEP 4 | Building Businesses to Solve Customer Problems in Indonesia with Brant Connors
    Today we will be hearing from Brant Connors. He was born in the United States, got his first taste of living in Indonesia in university, and then decided to build a career full of entrepreneurial endeavors in Bali over the last 18 years. In this episode, you will learn:
     
    - Tips for learning and improving your Indonesian language skills
    - Everything you need to know to get your Indonesia work visa
    - How to develop an entrepreneurial mindset abroad by helping people to solve their problems
    - New business opportunities for expats interested in the Indonesian market
    - How to avoid common pitfalls when setting up a company in Indonesia
     
    You can reach out to Brant with your questions at [email protected]. Music on this episode was produced by Eli Hermit, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    46 min
  • Entertainment Entrepreneurship in China with Alex Ronalds
    Today we will be hearing from Alex Ronalds. He was born in the United States, grew up in Hong Kong and France, and then lived for ten years in Beijing, China before moving to San Francisco. We discuss many topics including:
    How Alex developed his interest in China while in university
    What it is like to jump into the deep end in China by buying a one-way ticket to Beijing and figuring out how to build a career on-the-ground
    How to leverage your network into new jobs
    Navigating the murky world of Chinese visas
    What it is like to create a startup in China and experience the roller coaster of emotions that comes with it
    How you can leverage the skills, knowledge, and experience you gain abroad in other countries
    Music on this episode was produced by Eli Hermit, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.
    Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    44 min
  • Growing up in a country that doesn't exist anymore and moving abroad with Kirill Alferov
    Today we will be hearing from Kirill Alferov, who also goes by the pen name Louigi Verona.  He was born in Ukraine, grew up in Russia and the United States in his youth, and has been living in Berlin, Germany for the last few years with his wife. We talk about many topics including what it is like to grow up in a country that no longer exists, what it takes for a foreigner to be able to succeed in the Russian work environment, and advice on how to find jobs abroad based on how Kirill found his first job in Germany.
    Please check out Kirill's side projects at louigiverona.com!
    Music on this episode was produced by Eli Hermit, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com.
    Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    51 min
  • A Brief Introduction to the Podcast
    Welcome to the Expat Empire Podcast! Tune into this first short introduction episode to hear what the Expat Empire Podcast is all about! David McNeill, the host of the podcast, will discuss his background as an expat in Asia and Europe, the genesis and goals of Expat Empire, and what you can start looking forward to in your podcast feed in the coming weeks. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!
    8 min

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Wanting to live abroad but not sure how to make it a reality? Searching for your next international destination? The Expat Empire Podcast is the podcast for you! Listen to interviews with current and…