Part Three of our three-part series, with Dr. Komi Klu.

Where can foreign investors earn 10x the ROI than in the US and have immediate access to 400 million people in one part alone? A. Africa, the “virgin territory,” is ripe for all kinds of investments. Dr. Komi Klu, President of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which operates in 30 markets, presents little-known opportunities in a young and vibrant continent and explodes many common business myths. For example, online registrations in 24 hours are replacing bureaucratic hurdles in many countries, and corruption is reducing due to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the risk of audits. He also explores positive perceptions of the US vs. China, ways for power-generation companies to prosper, cultural etiquette across the continent, Francophone / Anglophone differences, product packaging to reach the mass market, and lots more. 

Highlights:

{02:44} Corruption in the form of consulting fees 

{04:36} African etiquette and manners

{10:06} Differences or similarities between African countries 

{14:09} ECOWAS, SADC, and COMESA, helping to increase the African economies

{29:00} Komi’s humanitarian initiatives. 

Dr. Komi S. Klu bio:

Dr. Komi S. Klu is currently the Chairman and Chief Risk Officer of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which works in 30 African markets. He is a well-respected Financial Services Executive and investment facilitator with over 20 years of proven success in promoting financial and operational efficiency for large global financial institutions. These include Capital One Finance and HSBC Bank where he has held management positions overseeing Corporate Due Diligence, Risk Management, and Claims Processing Operations. Concurrently, as Chief Investment & Risk Officer of EMIGROUP, Komi is providing leadership and consulting services, assisting African companies in building solutions for large-scale, complex business challenges to mitigate risks and drive investment and growth opportunities. 

Komi has earned a reputation for the innovative and strategic leadership he brings to the financial services industry, as well as to global humanitarian initiatives. He is currently the board chairman of WAFI CAPITAL, SA a private Equity firm operating in West Africa, raising funds from investors in North America and Europe.  

Komi is based in Dover, Delaware, and makes frequent trips to his native Ghana. He is also an active member of the Global Chamber®, both in Anglophone and Francophone countries.

Connect with Komi:

[email protected]

US tel 302 612 7690

Ghana tel +23 324 826 580

https://www.eminvestgroup.com/

Hear more episodes: https://auerbach-intl.com/podcasts

Learn more about Auerbach International: https://auerbach-intl.com

Get free quote: https://auerbach-intl.com/get-quote/

Global Marketing requests: [email protected]

Get the insurance settlement you deserve: www.IGICworldwide.com

Business intelligence and growth: Rainmakers' Forum Report Order Form

DanSing Pancakes. Outstanding way to teach kids to resist drugs, drink and smoking: www.DanSingPancakes.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auerbach-international

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Part Three of our three-part series, with Dr. Komi Klu.

Where can foreign investors earn 10x the ROI than in the US and have immediate access to 400 million people in one part alone? A. Africa, the “virgin territory,” is ripe for all kinds of investments. Dr. Komi Klu, President of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which operates in 30 markets, presents little-known opportunities in a young and vibrant continent and explodes many common business myths. For example, online registrations in 24 hours are replacing bureaucratic hurdles in many countries, and corruption is reducing due to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the risk of audits. He also explores positive perceptions of the US vs. China, ways for power-generation companies to prosper, cultural etiquette across the continent, Francophone / Anglophone differences, product packaging to reach the mass market, and lots more. 

{You can hear the full episode, Friday December 30th}

Part Two of our three-part series, with Dr. Komi Klu.

Where can foreign investors earn 10x the ROI than in the US and have immediate access to 400 million people in one part alone? A. Africa, the “virgin territory,” is ripe for all kinds of investments. Dr. Komi Klu, President of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which operates in 30 markets, presents little-known opportunities in a young and vibrant continent and explodes many common business myths. For example, online registrations in 24 hours are replacing bureaucratic hurdles in many countries, and corruption is reducing due to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the risk of audits. He also explores positive perceptions of the US vs. China, ways for power-generation companies to prosper, cultural etiquette across the continent, Francophone / Anglophone differences, product packaging to reach the mass market, and lots more. 

Hear more episodes: https://auerbach-intl.com/podcasts

Learn more about Auerbach International: https://auerbach-intl.com

Get free quote: https://auerbach-intl.com/get-quote/

Global Marketing requests: [email protected]

Get the insurance settlement you deserve: www.IGICworldwide.com

Business intelligence and growth: Rainmakers' Forum Report Order Form

DanSing Pancakes. Outstanding way to teach kids to resist drugs, drink and smoking: www.DanSingPancakes.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auerbach.intl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auerbach-international

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb1Tq_Xm5c7l6qBitF78Dw

What Global Gurus subjects would you like to learn (more) about? 

[email return to [email protected]]

Part Two of our three-part series, with Dr. Komi Klu.

Where can foreign investors earn 10x the ROI than in the US and have immediate access to 400 million people in one part alone? A. Africa, the “virgin territory,” is ripe for all kinds of investments. Dr. Komi Klu, President of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which operates in 30 markets, presents little-known opportunities in a young and vibrant continent and explodes many common business myths. For example, online registrations in 24 hours are replacing bureaucratic hurdles in many countries, and corruption is reducing due to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the risk of audits. He also explores positive perceptions of the US vs. China, ways for power-generation companies to prosper, cultural etiquette across the continent, Francophone / Anglophone differences, product packaging to reach the mass market, and lots more. 

{You can hear the full episode, Friday December 23rd}

In part one of our three-part series, we talk to Dr. Komi Klu.

Where can foreign investors earn 10x the ROI than in the US and have immediate access to 400 million people in one part alone? A. Africa, the “virgin territory,” is ripe for all kinds of investments. Dr. Komi Klu, President of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which operates in 30 markets, presents little-known opportunities in a young and vibrant continent and explodes many common business myths. For example, online registrations in 24 hours are replacing bureaucratic hurdles in many countries, and corruption is reducing due to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the risk of audits. He also explores positive perceptions of the US vs. China, ways for power-generation companies to prosper, cultural etiquette across the continent, Francophone / Anglophone differences, product packaging to reach the mass market, and lots more. 

Highlights:

{02:17} The background of Dr. Komi S. Klu

{05:26} The most receptive countries for American investment or foreign investment 

{07:48} Advantages Africa offers that most Americans overlook 

{09:40} The challenges of entering the African market 

{14:14} The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. 

{18:38} How can American and European companies compete against the Chinese  

Dr. Komi S. Klu bio:

Dr. Komi S. Klu is currently the Chairman and Chief Risk Officer of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which works in 30 African markets. He is a well-respected Financial Services Executive and investment facilitator with over 20 years of proven success in promoting financial and operational efficiency for large global financial institutions. These include Capital One Finance and HSBC Bank where he has held management positions overseeing Corporate Due Diligence, Risk Management, and Claims Processing Operations. Concurrently, as Chief Investment & Risk Officer of EMIGROUP, Komi is providing leadership and consulting services, assisting African companies in building solutions for large-scale, complex business challenges to mitigate risks and drive investment and growth opportunities. 

Komi has earned a reputation for the innovative and strategic leadership he brings to the financial services industry, as well as to global humanitarian initiatives. He is currently the board chairman of WAFI CAPITAL, SA a private Equity firm operating in West Africa, raising funds from investors in North America and Europe.  

Komi is based in Dover, Delaware, and makes frequent trips to his native Ghana. He is also an active member of the Global Chamber®, both in Anglophone and Francophone countries.

Connect with Komi:

[email protected]

US tel 302 612 7690

Ghana tel +23 324 826 580

https://www.eminvestgroup.com/

Hear more episodes: https://auerbach-intl.com/podcasts

Learn more about Auerbach International: https://auerbach-intl.com

Get free quote: https://auerbach-intl.com/get-quote/

Global Marketing requests: [email protected]

Get the insurance settlement you deserve: www.IGICworldwide.com

Business intelligence and growth: Rainmakers' Forum Report Order Form

DanSing Pancakes. Outstanding way to teach kids to resist drugs, drink and smoking: www.DanSingPancakes.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auerbach.intl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auerbach-international

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb1Tq_Xm5c7l6qBitF78Dw

What Global Gurus subjects would you like to learn (more) about? 

[email return to [email protected]]

In part one of our three-part series, we talk to Dr. Komi Klu.

Where can foreign investors earn 10x the ROI than in the US and have immediate access to 400 million people in one part alone? A. Africa, the “virgin territory,” is ripe for all kinds of investments. Dr. Komi Klu, President of EMIGROUP [Emerging Markets Invest Group] which operates in 30 markets, presents little-known opportunities in a young and vibrant continent and explodes many common business myths. For example, online registrations in 24 hours are replacing bureaucratic hurdles in many countries, and corruption is reducing due to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the risk of audits. He also explores positive perceptions of the US vs. China, ways for power-generation companies to prosper, cultural etiquette across the continent, Francophone / Anglophone differences, product packaging to reach the mass market, and lots more.  {You can hear the full episode on Friday, December 16th}

Ellen found a way to turn her love of German into a career after learning about her German ancestry in college. She demonstrates how the differences between German and American corporate cultures might be problematic. In her stories, Ellen explains the differences between German and Swiss, as well as certain cultural concerns you should be aware of before working there.

Highlights:

{01:30} Ellen’s journey

{07:55} Difference between the Swiss and German versions of the German Language

{10:45} How to get input from managers from lower levels and employees. 

{14:56} The top-down German approach vs the American approach.

{24:30} The problem with the German word "influence" 

Dr. Ellen Moran bio:

Dr. Ellen Moran is a St. Louis-based business psychologist and executive coach certified by the International Coach Federation as well as a speaker and facilitator. Speaking good conversational German, she works with leaders of major companies and their teams, both in the US and abroad – primarily in Germany and Switzerland, to create collaborative conversations, cultures, and work climates …. because even though words are correct, people may still not connect.

Her main focus is to equip business leaders to spark employees’ creativity and connection to the business mission and purpose. 

Connect with Ellen:

www.leadershipdialogues.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ellenlmoranphd

Hear more episodes: https://auerbach-intl.com/podcasts

Learn more about Auerbach International: https://auerbach-intl.com

Get free quote: https://auerbach-intl.com/get-quote/

Global Marketing requests: [email protected]

Get the insurance settlement you deserve: www.IGICworldwide.com

Business intelligence and growth: Rainmakers' Forum Report Order Form

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auerbach.intl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auerbach-international

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Enjoy this bonus episode where Philip Auerbach takes the guest seat.

Using Linked In technology as a sales-generation tool normally works the same worldwide. Except where it doesn’t. Matt Rocco, VP of Sales at Mojo Global, describes market-entry issues involving Canada and the UAE, and reasons why this kind of technology is not as readily accepted in other countries. 

Highlights:

{01:23} Background of Mojo

{03:31} Working in Canada

{09:10} Working in Europe 

{10:45} How to use LinkedIn 

{12:45} The most challenging country 

{25:45} Using the Culture to change your appeal

Matt Rocco bio:

Matt Rocco is VP of Sales and a scaling strategist at Mojo Global, which unites people for events and masterminds and has a unique technology that uses Linked In for business growth and expansion. In its 14th year, Mojo has over 7000 clients in 30 countries with a 30% revenue growth trajectory, largely attributed to Matt. He has worked with sales guru Grant Cardone, the companies of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Chicken Soup for the Soul author Mark Victor Hansen, and financial-literacy advocate Sharon Lechter. Matt’s focus is always to provide outstanding value to anyone he talks to or works with.

Connect with Matt:

www.mojoglobal.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rocco1/

Hear more episodes: https://auerbach-intl.com/podcasts

Learn more about Auerbach International: https://auerbach-intl.com

Get free quote: https://auerbach-intl.com/get-quote/

Global Marketing requests: [email protected]

Get the insurance settlement you deserve: www.IGICworldwide.com

Business intelligence and growth: Rainmakers' Forum Report Order Form

DanSing Pancakes. Outstanding way to teach kids to resist drugs, drink and smoking: www.DanSingPancakes.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auerbach.intl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auerbach-international

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb1Tq_Xm5c7l6qBitF78Dw

What Global Gurus subjects would you like to learn (more) about? 

[email return to [email protected]]

Using Linked In technology as a sales-generation tool normally works the same worldwide. Except where it doesn’t. Matt Rocco, VP of Sales at Mojo Global, describes market-entry issues involving Canada and the UAE, and reasons why this kind of technology is not as readily accepted in other countries.  {You can hear the full episode on Friday, November 18}