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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March 10, 2026 00:36:48
Episode #65: Why Global Strategy Fails in the Real World – Gerald Garcia

Episode #65: Why Global Strategy Fails in the Real World – Gerald Garcia

Many companies invest heavily in global strategy and market research before expanding internationally. But even the best strategy can fail if the people responsible...

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February 23, 2026 00:47:23
Episode 64 - Europe’s Trade Rules Are Changing and Most CEOs Aren’t Ready - Kathryn Read

Episode 64 - Europe’s Trade Rules Are Changing and Most CEOs Aren’t Ready - Kathryn Read

Europe is often described as a single market of 450 million consumers. In reality, it is one of the most complex, politically dynamic, and...

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February 15, 2026 00:32:04
Episode 63 - Why Smart CEOs Get Brand Wrong Internationally — Kelly-ann Maxwell

Episode 63 - Why Smart CEOs Get Brand Wrong Internationally — Kelly-ann Maxwell

We talk a lot about strategy, compliance, and execution in international expansion. But one of the biggest make-or-break factors in global growth is often...

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February 09, 2026 00:40:50
Episode 62 - Global Strategy Is Useless Without Execution (Here’s Why) — Mike Todd

Episode 62 - Global Strategy Is Useless Without Execution (Here’s Why) — Mike Todd

Many companies invest heavily in global strategy. Far fewer succeed in turning that strategy into sales once they hit real markets, real partners, and...

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November 08, 2022 00:26:25
Episode 61 - Supply Chain Logistics Update with Kim Winter

Episode 61 - Supply Chain Logistics Update with Kim Winter

In this episode I talk to global supply chain expert, Kim Winter. Kim is the Group Managing Director of the Logistics Executive Group. He...

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September 14, 2021 00:16:13
Episode 60 - Why Your Small Business Needs an ERP with Tom Griffith

Episode 60 - Why Your Small Business Needs an ERP with Tom Griffith

In this episode, I have a second conversation with Tom Griffith, Co-founder of Emma and Tom’s, which makes all-natural juices and other healthy drinks....

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