The Key Cultural Differences European Businesses Must Know in the US | Annette van der Feltz | EP 10

In this episode of TRANSATLANTIC TITANS, host Manny Schoenhuber sits down with Annette van der Feltz, intercultural communication coach and consultant, founder of Dutch American Connection and The American Culture Code.____________________00:00 Welcome to TRANSATLANTIC TITANS00:45 From the Netherlands to New York: Annette’s story02:30 The two kinds of expats and why only one group thrives04:20 Dutch American Connection and The American Culture Code05:00 Why US culture is the most underestimated market entry risk07:30 Are Americans fake? Enthusiasm as a business signal09:20 Time is money: why the American clock runs faster10:50 Sell me this pen: how pitching works in the US13:30 Where intercultural support fits into a market entry plan15:20 How American history shaped American law and personal freedom20:30 When companies finally call, and what it has already cost them22:20 The CEO dinner that ended a VP of Sales relationship25:20 The title change that unlocked a US acquisition26:50 Status symbols, cars and hierarchy in American business28:30 How the transatlantic zeitgeist has shifted since 200732:00 Making the business case for intercultural investment34:30 Local hires versus sending someone from European headquarters38:00 Oktoberfest, King’s Day and cultural exchange in both directions41:30 Do not rush the tulip fields: relationship time is business time44:00 A success story: building the best of both cultures49:50 The Core Four: challenges, lessons, outlook and success factors58:20 Rapid Fire01:02:00 Culture shocks and Americanized habits01:06:30 What American companies can learn from Europe01:09:40 How to connect with Annette01:10:40 Fail forward: first attempt in learning____________________𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-van-der-feltz/🌐 Website: https://www.dutchamericanconnection.com/🌐 Website: https://www.theamericanculturecode.com/𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗬🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBaxlXNsXqu395c3vftkbWQ🌐 Website: https://mannyschoenhuber.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyschoenhuber/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyschoenhuber/📧 Email: [email protected]📖 Get the #1 Best-Selling Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Market-Entry-Europeans-America/dp/1544545533👍 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 - if you enjoy this content🔔 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 - for more strategies on how Europeans make it BIG in America⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional legal or financial advice. Please consult with a qualified professional regarding your specific business situation.