Business Beyond Borders

Business Beyond Borders is a candid podcast for leaders navigating the realities of international growth. Hosted by global expansion strategist Cynthia Dearin, the show features straight-talk conversations with trusted advisors, CEOs of mid-market firms and ...more

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July 14, 2026 00:37:00
Episode #71: The Generational Clash at Work: What Leaders Are Getting Wrong

Episode #71: The Generational Clash at Work: What Leaders Are Getting Wrong

Everyone says there's a talent shortage. But what if the real problem isn't skills at all? In this special panel episode, Cynthia Dearin and...

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June 30, 2026 00:27:25
Episode #70: She Grew Up Packing Soap Boxes. Now She's Taking a Filipino Brand Global with Mishal Arnaiz

Episode #70: She Grew Up Packing Soap Boxes. Now She's Taking a Filipino Brand Global with Mishal Arnaiz

What does it take to transform a family manufacturing business into an international brand? In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia Dearin sits...

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June 23, 2026 00:21:11
Episode #69: She Hated Maths as a Child. Now She’s Expanding an Education Empire Across Southeast Asia with Varongsri (Dr.Ying) Poothakool

Episode #69: She Hated Maths as a Child. Now She’s Expanding an Education Empire Across Southeast Asia with Varongsri (Dr.Ying) Poothakool

Many entrepreneurs launch businesses because they spot a market opportunity. Dr. Varongsri “Ying” Poothakool started hers because of a life-changing teacher. As a young...

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June 16, 2026 00:37:07
Episode #68: Why Smart Money Chooses Cities Before It Chooses Companies with Jason de Sousa

Episode #68: Why Smart Money Chooses Cities Before It Chooses Companies with Jason de Sousa

When businesses expand internationally, most attention goes to entrepreneurs, products, and markets. But behind every successful expansion lies something far less visible: infrastructure. In...

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June 09, 2026 00:44:21
Episode #67: Why Women Scale Differently: What the Gaming Industry Taught One Founder About Global Growth with Marla Rausch

Episode #67: Why Women Scale Differently: What the Gaming Industry Taught One Founder About Global Growth with Marla Rausch

What does it take to build a globally respected animation company when you can't rely on marketing, PR, or a big sales machine? In...

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April 15, 2026 00:40:35
Episode #66:Why Logistics Makes (or Breaks) Your International Growth with La Chang

Episode #66:Why Logistics Makes (or Breaks) Your International Growth with La Chang

Many companies focus on market entry strategy when expanding internationally. But even the best plans can fall apart when the operational realities of moving...

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