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Welcome to the Start Global Insights.
The business podcast for companies looking to expand globally.
On this show we interview experts from different countries to get insights about local business culture and help you to enter new global markets.
Let’s find together the answers to the questions:
How to prepare your business for international trade?
How to select proper focus markets?
How to get market insights and research new markets?
How to find proper local partner and start your sales?
How to start cross-border trade?
How to make your global trade consistent?
And many others…
Expanding a business internationally is about more than just crossing borders, it’s about understanding people, cultures, and the mechanics of complex sales.
Start Global Insights, hosted by Dmytro Shvets, is a dedicated resource for entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and business owners looking to scale globally. We move beyond generic advice to provide practical, expert-led intelligence on how to successfully enter new international markets and build sustainable B2B sales operations.
How We Help You Grow
This podcast serves as a high-level learning tool, offering deep dives into the strategies required to sell complex products and services in a globalized economy. We feature a variety of formats designed for the lifelong learner:
Local Market Blueprints: We decode the business landscape of specific regions, including Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, and many others, providing direct insights into local business etiquette, market structures, and entry roadmaps.
The Story of One Exporter: We go behind the scenes with founders and CEOs who share the real-world trials, errors, and breakthroughs of their expansion journeys. These case studies provide a tactical look at how diverse businesses crack foreign markets.
Strategic How-To Guides: Practical frameworks on the essentials of global trade, from choosing the right focus markets and conducting deep-dive research to international B2B lead generation and maximizing your ROI at trade shows.
Thematic Deep Dives: Specialist episodes exploring the nuances of international business, including interest-based negotiation (utilizing Harvard methodologies), cross-functional team synchronization, and the "Anatomy of Trust" in intercultural partnerships.
Insights from Global Experts
Every episode features professionals who have been on the front lines of international expansion:
Founders and CEOs of successfully globalized companies sharing their practical "on-the-ground" experience.
Global Sales Executives from multinational firms like Cisco and LeanIX discussing complex sales cycles and partner channels.
Academic Leaders and Specialists from institutions like Harvard and Stanford focusing on cross-cultural communication and negotiation.
Trade Officials and Consultants who reveal how to utilize open data and public resources to accelerate market entry.
Start Global Insights is for the professional who values practical skill acquisition and a deeper understanding of the global buyer's journey.
Join us and gain the expertise needed to scale your business with confidence.
Find the Start Global Insights on all major podcast platforms or on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@start-global
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Negotiating with Ukrainians: Relationship First, Contract Second | Part 2
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Understanding Ukrainians: A Business Cultural Guide | Part 1
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How to Export to Australia: Market Entry Secrets with local expert
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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How to Navigate Complex B2B Sales Qualification in Global Markets
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Intercultural Communication Decoded: The Global Anatomy of Trust
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How to Enter the Swedish Food Market: Cracking the 3-Player Retail "Monopoly"
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Go Global Smart: Your Easy Guide to Researching Foreign Markets!
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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How to enter Dutch markets. Insights from local professional.
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May 28, 2025 |
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How to sell sweets to Japan? A story of a brave Ukrainian sweets producer. Part 2.
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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From Local to Global: Candy Export Success. A story of a brave Ukrainian sweets producer.
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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From 100 Slides to 7 Words: Easy steps to powerful sales pitch
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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How to sell to Argentinian markets and globally. Local expert insights and case study.
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Explainer: Your international trade shows are not working? Here are simple steps to fix it.
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Entering the Spanish Market. A guide for exporters from local expert.
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May 22, 2024 |
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Selling Space Technology for Pets Globally. The Resilient Rise of Ukraine's Collar in the Pet Industry
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May 10, 2024 |
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How to enter Japan's retail market. Expert's insights. Part 2.
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Doing business in Saudi Arabia. The Basics.
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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How to enter Japan's retail market. Expert's insights. Part 1.
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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How to Sell Globally via Partner Networks. Cisco experience
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Three things you need to know about any country before expansion. 2023 Wrap-up.
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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How to enter Colombian markets. Local expert's insights.
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Selling to the United Arab Emirates. B2B Sales expert's insights. Olga Galyant. Part 2.
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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How to sell globally. B2B Sales expert's insights. Olga Galyant. Part 1.
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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How to negotiate in the US. International negotiations with Linda Netsch. Part 2.
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Doing business with Lithuania. Insights from a local expert.
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Negotiating internationally with Linda Netsch. Part 1
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Entering UK markets with London Chamber of Commerce
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Entering the Canadian markets. Local expert's insights. Part 2.
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Navigating the Japanese Market: A Guide for Exporters
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Explainer: Three easy steps how to research a foreign market
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Entering the Canadian markets. Local expert's insights. Part 1.
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Exploring Israel from the perspective of a start-up and innovation ecosystems
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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How to expand to the UK market
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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THE END OF THE SEASON ONE
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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How to export furniture and sell it to Starbucks. Tivoli from Ukraine, an exporter case study.
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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How to generate international leads. The systematic approach.
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Ukraine is the capital of not only freedom... How to sell to Ukrainian markets? And yes, even during the war!
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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How to make business in Denmark, the happiest country in the world
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Explainer: How to choose your international expansion focus markets
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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How governments support exporters and what free resources you can find for your international expansion.
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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How to export to Italy. The insights from the local expert.
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Selling IT to Germany. Insights from the local expert - SVP of LeanIX
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Romania. Analysing the market with local expert.
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Ukrainian e-bikes for the US market. A story of one exporter.
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Exporting to Poland. How you should communicate about your business before you start sales.
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Explainer: How to start exporting. The international business expansion roadmap.
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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The story of Finnish trolls. How do Finnish companies make international business and how to sell to Finland
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Customer Experience Management in Estonia. How to understand Estonian customers.
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Entering the Estonian Market. Local expert's secrets and insights.
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Amazing experience and resilience of an innovative Ukrainian heating systems producer. A story of one exporter.
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Entering the Swedish Market. Local expert's secrets and insights.
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Start Global Insights Intro
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Jul 16, 2022 |