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Business Beyond Borders
by Cynthia Dearin
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 operators on the ground — unpacking what it really takes to turn global ambition into commercial results. Each episode focuses on what happens when strategy turns into action: Executing in real markets Navigating regulation, trade policy, and risk Building systems, partnerships, and teams across borders Adapting strategy once it meets reality The podcast reflects the way Dearin & Associates works in practice — combining clear strategy with disciplined execution, supported by a global advisory network embedded in key markets across Europe, the UK, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. Business Beyond Borders is for CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who know that international success isn’
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Episode #76: We Shipped 16 Pallets With No Forklift: The Real Cost of Going Global
Going global is exciting. Building demand in another country is a different game. Australian founder Stefan Di Benedetto from Solbevi International shares what 51 international expansion really looks like in the middle of it, a 20-foot first order to Malaysia loaded with no forklift, a retail…
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Episode #75: What Pushed Australia’s Only Silicon Producer Out of the US?
What happens when a company loses one of its major international markets almost overnight? Simcoa is Australia’s only producer of silicon metal and had been selling around 10,000 tonnes a year into the United States. Then a US trade investigation resulted in additional duties approaching 40%, and...
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Episode #74: He Knew Nothing About Manufacturing. Then He Built a Global Snack Brand with Sreenivas Saba
What does it really take to turn a traditional food product into a global consumer brand? For Sreenivas Saba, Managing Director of Uncle Saba’s, the answer involves a lot more than having a great product. It means teaching yourself an industry from scratch, taking calculated risks, surviving the...
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Episode #73: The Global Opportunity Most Tech Founders Ignore with Ria Lu
The global games industry generates hundreds of billions of dollars every year. But behind the blockbuster titles is an industry where even successful studios can disappear overnight. In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia Dearin sits down with Ria Lu, CEO of Levert Group, to explore...
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Episode #72: The Biggest Mistake Health-Tech Founders Make Before Going Global with Bianca Bowron-Cuthill
Mental health systems around the world are under enormous pressure. Demand continues to rise, clinicians are stretched, and governments are investing billions—but how do we know whether that investment is actually improving people’s lives? In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia…
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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 Gerald Garcia bring together leaders from healthcare, hospitality, aviation, logistics, and technology to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing...
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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 down with Mishal Arnaiz, second-generation leader at Universal Skin Cosmeceuticals, a Philippine manufacturer producing skincare and personal...
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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 child, Dr. Ying disliked mathematics. Everything changed when she met a teacher who used games, toys, and creativity to make…
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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 this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia Dearin sits down with Jason de Sousa, founder of Ideia...
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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 this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia Dearin sits down with Marla Rausch, Founder and CEO of Animation Vertigo, the motion capture and animation studio...
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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 goods across borders are overlooked. In this episode of the Business Beyond Borders podcast, host Cynthia Dearin is joined by La Chang, a...
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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 for executing it aren’t set up to succeed. In this episode of the Business Beyond Borders podcast, host Cynthia Dearin is joined by...
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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 highly regulated regions in the world. In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia Dearin speaks with D&A Senior Advisor, Kathryn Read about what has...
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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 overlooked: how your brand shows up in a new market. In this episode of the Business Beyond Borders podcast, host Cynthia Dearin is joined by...
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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 real complexity. In this episode of the Business Beyond Borders podcast, host Cynthia Dearin is joined by Mike Todd, international growth…
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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 leads a global consulting, corporate advisory, M&A and executive search and media organisation from his base in Dubai, UAE. Today we’re talking about the…
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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. In our previous conversation we spoke about Emma and Tom’s genesis story and Tom’s experience with growing an international brand. This time...
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Episode 59 - Breaking International Barriers with Kathryn Read
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders, my guest is Kathryn Read, an international sales and marketing consultant with more than 20 years’ experience developing niche products in emerging markets. Kathryn helps small and medium companies to break through international barriers and she joins…
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Episode 58 - Importance of Data in Launching a Company with Tatiana Miron
In this episode I am joined by Tatiana Miron as we discuss how to go about choosing the right market to launch your company and why having the right data is so important in that process. Based out of Marseilles, France, Tatiana is not only one of our Senior Advisors here at Dearin & Associates…
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Episode 57 - Business Opportunities in the UK with David McCredie
In this episode I am joined by my friend David McCredie OBE, CEO of the Australia British Chamber of Commerce. David is an experienced and thoughtful leader of people and business. He interacts regularly with a wide range of businesses providing him with a unique insight into government, large...
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Episode 56 - What Foreign Companies get wrong in the US with Zach Person
In this episode I chat to Zach Person who works closely with the team here at Dearin & Associates and is an expert when it comes to sales and business strategy. Zach is on the ground in Chicago and we explore the US market, why foreign companies often struggle to get traction there and what you…
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Episode 55 - How to Secure Research and Development Grants That Can Help Expand Your Business Overseas with Jason Hood and Eva Dobrzabska
In this episode I speak with Jason Hood, Founder of BourkeHood and his colleague Eva Dobrzabska, Head of Operations about research and development grants and how COVID-19 has sparked a wave of innovation across the globe. While the global economy has been hit with this pandemic, governments…
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Episode 54 - Business opportunities in India with Ram Gorlamandala
In this episode I catch up with Ram Gorlamandala, Founder and CEO at Tat Capital, which facilitates trade and investment between Australia, New Zealand and India through capital raising, M&A and international business development. Ram founded Tat Capital in 2013 with a vision to help companies in...
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Episode 53 - Foreign exchange in global business with Rick Roache
It’s Cynthia Dearin here. Welcome to the Business Beyond Borders podcast and to our special series on COVID-19, how it’s affecting industries and businesses around the world and what it means for you. As part of our special series on COVID-19, I’m talking to Rick Roache, Managing Director of…
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Episode 52 - How “Look After Yourself” became an international brand with Tom Griffith
I hope you’re surviving the madness, wherever you are in the world today. This week, to keep you powering through lockdown, I wanted to bring you something a little lighter and more inspirational than what you’ll get on mainstream channels In this episode, I’m talking to Tom Griffith, Co-founder…
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Episode 51 - International Market Selection: Increase your Chances of Success
Market selection is a critical phase when it comes to international expansion. Get it wrong, and you can tank your whole business… get it right and you can catapult it to new heights. In Part Two of this episode around choosing the right market, we delve a little deeper into the market selection...
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Episode 50 - Why Frequent Flyer Points Still Matter during COVID-19
Welcome to our special series on COVID-19, how it’s affecting industries and businesses around the world, and what it means for you. In this episode, I chat to Steve Hui, Founder and Chief Executive of I Fly Flat, about how the global pandemic is changing the way we do international travel. Tune…
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Episode #49 - Doing business in Hong Kong during COVID-19 with Callan Anderson
Welcome to our special series on COVID-19, how it’s affecting industries and businesses around the world, and what it means for you. In this episode, I chat to Callan Anderson from Hong Kong Corporate Services Group, about how the global pandemic is affecting business in Hong Kong. Tune in to…
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Episode #48 - Global Supply Chain during Pandemic with Tim Gray
This is the first in a series of special episodes on COVID-19, keeping you updated on how the pandemic is affecting industries and businesses around the world, and what it means for you. In this episode I talk to global supply chain expert, Tim Gray. Tim’s firm, Prophit Systems works with…
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Episode #47 - International Market Selection: Common Mistakes
One key area that many business owners struggle with when it comes to expanding internationally is successfully choose the right market. On this episode of Business Beyond Borders, Maher interviews Cynthia as she speaks about the market selection process and highlights the common mistakes that...
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Episode #46 - International Digital Marketing Strategy with Andrew Raso, founder of Online Marketing Gurus
Over the last decade, digital marketing has had a profound impact on the way companies promote themselves and sell to their clients, both at home and in global markets. In this episode I caught up with Andrew Raso, founder of Online Marketing Gurus, one of Australia’s fastest growing digital...
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Episode #45 - Bryan Santos, an investment banker with a difference
In this episode, I chat to Bryan Santos, an investment banker with a difference. He helps businesses grow - at home and abroad, by taking a holistic approach to solving the challenges faced by individual companies. Bryan and his team at the National Diversified Funding Corporation specialise in...
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Episode #44 - Libra Cryptocurrency… A New Global Currency? with Heath Behncke, Founder and Managing Director of Holon Global Investments
Everybody’s talking about the Libra, a new cryptocurrency proposed by Facebook, which advocates claim could transform the businesses and the lives of billions of people around the world. So … what’s it all about? I caught up with Heath Behncke, the Founder and Managing Director of Holon Global...
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Episode #43 - Alan Oppenheim, CEO of Ego Pharmaceuticals
In Episode 43, I talk to Alan Oppenheim, CEO of Ego Pharmaceuticals, an Australian company that exists to improve people’s lives through the science of healthy skin and sells its products around the world including the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the UK. Ego has won numerous awards for it...
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Episode #42 - Les Szekely - Angel Investor
For many companies looking to scale internationally, funding the expansion is one of the biggest challenges they face. Without a strong track record, it can be hard to convince banks and financial institutions to back an international venture and in lots of places, finance is just downright hard…
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Episode #41 - Brexit Update with Michael Barron
It looks as though Brexit is nearly upon us … and there are still loads of unanswered questions and lots of uncertainty. I checked in with our London-based Senior Advisor, Michael Barron, to get his take on what’s likely to happen next and what it will mean for the UK and for companies looking to...
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Episode #40 - Sylvain Mansotte, CEO & Co-Founder at Whispli
What do you do when you uncover fraud at your workplace? Do you speak up, or brush it under the carpet and hope it will go away? That was the question that faced Sylvain Mansotte, the day he uncovered one of Australia’s largest-ever corporate frauds. Sylvain didn’t hide what he knew and went on…
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Episode #39 - US-China Trade war final
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that the US and China are locked in a bitter trade battle. Over the past year, the world’s two largest economies have imposed tariffs on billions of dollars worth of one another’s goods. US President Donald Trump has long accused China...
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Episode #38 - Gary Garner on Brexit
Brexit is getting weirder by the day … so what are the causes and what is the likely impact on businesses selling to Britain, or using the UK as using as a springboard to Europe? Join my colleague, Gary Garner and I as we chat about the latest Brexit developments, the Northern Ireland backstop,...
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Episode #37 - Wayne Richard, Director of Global Operations at Bean Ninjas
How would it be if you could jump online, find a business partner and launch a global business - just like that! ….. Well, that’s what my guest today did. Wayne Richard is the Director of Global Operations at Bean Ninjas, a company that provides Xero bookkeeping, financial reporting, and training...
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Episode #36 - Callan Anderson, Executive Director at Hong Kong Corporate Services Group
After 14 consecutive weeks of civil unrest, Hong Kong is in a state of turmoil - if you believe the mainstream media. But what’s it actually like on the ground? And what do the ongoing protests mean for international businesses operating in Hong Kong, or considering opening there? In Episode 36…
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Episode #35 - 3 trends that are reshaping the global business landscape
Your business is successful at home, so is there really any reason to consider going global? Why expose yourself to all that risk? In this episode, I highlight three global trends that are reshaping the global business landscape, and why there’s never been a better time to look to internationally...
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Episode #34 - Geopolitics and Hong Kong with Gary Garner
For most companies ‘going global’, geopolitics is just background noise - it doesn’t affect how international business plays out day-to-day. But occasionally, big things happen on the international stage and companies have to take notice. In this episode, I talk to Gary Garner, our Senior China...
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Episode #33 - Dai WIlliams , Chief Growth Officer of SiteMinder
In this episode of Business Beyond Borders I chat to Dai Williams, Chief Growth Officer at SiteMinder. Siteminder started as a two-person operation working out of a rental home on Sydney’s northern beaches. Just over a decade later it employs more than 800 people and services more than 35,000...
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Episode 32: Lee Hackett, CEO of BluprintX
Lee Hackett is CEO of BluprintX, a company which helps CMOs, CROs and CEOs of mid-to-large-sized businesses to grow revenue by using data and technology. Lee set up the firm in the UK 2013 and has expanded its footprint to four countries. Before Bluprint X, Lee played a leading role in creating…
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Episode #31 -Zach Selch, The Global Sales Mentor
Today, we’re doing something a little different. I’m talking to my colleague, Zach Selch, the Global Sales Mentor. Zach is the VP Global Sales for a high tech medical company and has spent his career solving international sales challenges that CEOs can’t fix. He’s passionate about driving...
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Episode #30 - Vanessa Garrard, Founder of SourceHub Group
In this episode of the Business Beyond Borders podcast, I caught up with Vanessa Garrard who has been ranked in Australia’s Top 30 Female Entrepreneur list every year since 2010. Vanessa’s entrepreneurial journey started by selling lollies and sweets at the ripe old age of 12 to now establishing...
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Episode #29 - Angus Raine, Executive Chairman of the Raine & Horne
This week Cynthia Interviews Angus Raine, leading real estate commentator and fourth generation member of the family that created the Raine & Horne Group. After starting his career outside the company Angus came back, joined the family business and has been instrumental in expanding the company’s...
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Episode #28 - Cynthia Dearin - Time Excellence (PART 2)
It’s all too easy to get carried away with new ideas and menial tasks when building your international business. We see it all the time with our clients. In the second part of a series dedicated to Time Excellence, Cynthia talks about the three things you need to do to get the most out of your...
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Episode #27 - Cynthia Dearin - Time Excellence
In this week’s episode of Business Beyond Borders, Cynthia talks about Time Excellence, an area that many business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with as they start to take on international expansion. Having the skill to use time to your advantage and maximise your productivity is key to…
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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 operators on the ground — unpacking what it really takes to turn global ambition into commercial results. Each episode focuses on what happens when strategy turns into action:
Executing in real markets
Navigating regulation, trade policy, and risk
Building systems, partnerships, and teams across borders
Adapting strategy once it meets reality
The podcast reflects the way Dearin & Associates works in practice — combining clear strategy with disciplined execution, supported by a global advisory network embedded in key markets across Europe, the UK, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.
Business Beyond Borders is for CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who know that international success isn’
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