Dawn Kennedy speaks with Rick Ivanovich. A Chief Master Coach, serial entrepreneur, author, accountant, and speaker with a Life Purpose to inspire and transform professionals for balanced fulfilment. Dawn and Rick talk about the benefits and challenges of doing business internationally, leveraging experience in implementing accounting systems across countries and running various companies, including a technology company and an offshore development center.
In this episode…
Who is Rick Ivanovich and whom does he serve? (0:53)
Rick's Journey: From Supermarket Shelves to International Business (1:26)
The Power of Personal Branding (2:08)
Rick’s Diverse Business Ventures (2:54)
Navigating International Business Challenges (5:50)
Rick’s Unexpected Path to Vietnam (6:52)
Starting and Growing a Business in Vietnam (8:20)
The Learning Curve in Sales and Marketing (15:33)
Understanding International Accounting Standards (15:50)
Encouragement for Expanding Overseas (18:20)
Bringing American Coffee to Vietnam (20:49)
Challenges and Opportunities of Franchising Abroad (21:57)
From Accounting to Coffee Franchising (25:13)
Lessons from International Business (26:37)
Scaling an Accounting Business Globally (29:04)
The Complexities of Business Growth (33:05)
Navigating COVID-19's Impact (36:03)
Final Thoughts and Reflections (37:38)
Rick Ivanovich’s information:
Website: https://www.rickyvanovich.com/about
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyvanovich/
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Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/yvanovich
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