Start Global Insights: Global Sales, Local's Expertise, Actionable Case Studies

By Dmytro Shvets, Global markets expert, B2B Sales and Negotiations Expert

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Description

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


Episode Date
Negotiating with Ukrainians: Relationship First, Contract Second | Part 2
Apr 29, 2026
Understanding Ukrainians: A Business Cultural Guide | Part 1
Apr 15, 2026
How to Export to Australia: Market Entry Secrets with local expert
Feb 18, 2026
How to Navigate Complex B2B Sales Qualification in Global Markets
Jan 21, 2026
Intercultural Communication Decoded: The Global Anatomy of Trust
Dec 03, 2025
How to Enter the Swedish Food Market: Cracking the 3-Player Retail "Monopoly"
Oct 22, 2025
Go Global Smart: Your Easy Guide to Researching Foreign Markets!
Jun 25, 2025
How to enter Dutch markets. Insights from local professional.
May 28, 2025
How to sell sweets to Japan? A story of a brave Ukrainian sweets producer. Part 2.
Mar 19, 2025
From Local to Global: Candy Export Success. A story of a brave Ukrainian sweets producer.
Jan 29, 2025
From 100 Slides to 7 Words: Easy steps to powerful sales pitch
Oct 23, 2024
How to sell to Argentinian markets and globally. Local expert insights and case study.
Oct 09, 2024
Explainer: Your international trade shows are not working? Here are simple steps to fix it.
Jun 27, 2024
Entering the Spanish Market. A guide for exporters from local expert.
May 22, 2024
Selling Space Technology for Pets Globally. The Resilient Rise of Ukraine's Collar in the Pet Industry
May 10, 2024
How to enter Japan's retail market. Expert's insights. Part 2.
Apr 24, 2024
Doing business in Saudi Arabia. The Basics.
Apr 10, 2024
How to enter Japan's retail market. Expert's insights. Part 1.
Mar 20, 2024
How to Sell Globally via Partner Networks. Cisco experience
Feb 14, 2024
Three things you need to know about any country before expansion. 2023 Wrap-up.
Dec 27, 2023
How to enter Colombian markets. Local expert's insights.
Dec 13, 2023
Selling to the United Arab Emirates. B2B Sales expert's insights. Olga Galyant. Part 2.
Nov 29, 2023
How to sell globally. B2B Sales expert's insights. Olga Galyant. Part 1.
Nov 15, 2023
How to negotiate in the US. International negotiations with Linda Netsch. Part 2.
Oct 18, 2023
Doing business with Lithuania. Insights from a local expert.
Oct 04, 2023
Negotiating internationally with Linda Netsch. Part 1
Sep 20, 2023
Entering UK markets with London Chamber of Commerce
Sep 06, 2023
Entering the Canadian markets. Local expert's insights. Part 2.
Aug 23, 2023
Navigating the Japanese Market: A Guide for Exporters
Aug 09, 2023
Explainer: Three easy steps how to research a foreign market
Jul 26, 2023
Entering the Canadian markets. Local expert's insights. Part 1.
Jul 12, 2023
Exploring Israel from the perspective of a start-up and innovation ecosystems
Jun 28, 2023
How to expand to the UK market
Jun 14, 2023
THE END OF THE SEASON ONE
Mar 29, 2023
How to export furniture and sell it to Starbucks. Tivoli from Ukraine, an exporter case study.
Mar 15, 2023
How to generate international leads. The systematic approach.
Mar 01, 2023
Ukraine is the capital of not only freedom... How to sell to Ukrainian markets? And yes, even during the war!
Feb 15, 2023
How to make business in Denmark, the happiest country in the world
Feb 01, 2023
Explainer: How to choose your international expansion focus markets
Jan 18, 2023
How governments support exporters and what free resources you can find for your international expansion.
Jan 04, 2023
How to export to Italy. The insights from the local expert.
Dec 21, 2022
Selling IT to Germany. Insights from the local expert - SVP of LeanIX
Dec 07, 2022
Romania. Analysing the market with local expert.
Nov 23, 2022
Ukrainian e-bikes for the US market. A story of one exporter.
Nov 09, 2022
Exporting to Poland. How you should communicate about your business before you start sales.
Oct 26, 2022
Explainer: How to start exporting. The international business expansion roadmap.
Sep 30, 2022
The story of Finnish trolls. How do Finnish companies make international business and how to sell to Finland
Sep 14, 2022
Customer Experience Management in Estonia. How to understand Estonian customers.
Aug 31, 2022
Entering the Estonian Market. Local expert's secrets and insights.
Aug 17, 2022
Amazing experience and resilience of an innovative Ukrainian heating systems producer. A story of one exporter.
Aug 03, 2022
Entering the Swedish Market. Local expert's secrets and insights.
Jul 20, 2022
Start Global Insights Intro
Jul 16, 2022