How to do Business in the US Why the US is Sometimes Ahead and Sometimes Behind In this podcast, we talk about the current development (early December 2020) about how different cultures/countries deal and have dealt with the current (at the time of this pandemic) situation going on. "Sometimes the USA is ahead of the rest of the world, and sometimes they're behind". Why is it that the US constructed an ultra-modern Interstate system in 1950 that at this moment is in such a relatively bad state that it will need billions to get it up to current standards. And why do companies like Amazon, Google, Apple lead the way when it comes to looking forward and being ahead of most of the rest of the world (mind you, China is possibly even further ahead than the US when it comes to AI). We look at the current situation from a business perspective and add a theoretical framework around it so you can better understand how to do business with the US. Get Culturally Competent when Doing Business in the US The main message of this podcast is that if you want to do business with the USA, even if you're from a comparable culture like the UK, there is an absolute necessity to get culturally competent. Understand how the Americans think, work, and do. Your business success will largely depend on how well you understand the other culture; in this case when you want to do business in the US Want to Listen More? Go here to find out more You Can Also Listen to the Culture Podcast and Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clic...