Some say the world is flat and expanding into international markets is easier than ever before. But is that really the case? We're going behind the scenes with entrepreneurs who have learned the hard way that overseas expansion is no walk in the park. From supply chain snags and website crashes to pricing wars and mismatched local partnerships, our guests opening up about their massive headaches and costly failures in trying to crack new markets abroad. Ivan Ong's US maternity label, Shaun Tan's Malaysia monitor launch, and Hou Feng's merchants grappling with scale - no war story is off limits. If you've been dreaming of taking your business global, you can't afford to miss these candid insights and hard-learned lessons. The reality is far more complex than the get-rich-quick gurus want you to believe. Tune in for an eye-opening look at the harsh challenges of expanding overseas. You'll never approach international growth the same way again after this no-BS reality check. Stay tuned! --- Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut [Podcast, Vodcast] Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotify Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcast YouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube [Connect with us] Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagram Tik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktok Telegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegram Whatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channel Newsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Newsletter Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.