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De Bedrijfskunde PodcastZakendoen in Amerika van Trump; Annette van der Feltz helpt Nederlandse bedrijven om succesvol te zijn in de VS.Hoe kun je zaken doen in de Verenigde Staten. We gaan in gesprek met Annette van der Feltz, zelf woonachtig in the Big Apple en zij adviseert Nederlandse bedrijven bij zakendoen in de VS.
De Bedrijfskunde Podcast publiceert wekelijks afleveringen waarin diverse onderwerpen aan de orde komen welke je expert maken op het werk. We doen dit door informatieverstrekking vanuit de host Frans Augustijn, door middel van interviews met andere experts, bezoeken aan bedrijven, beurzen en andere bedrijfskunde gerelateerde evenementen.
Wil jij ook dat jouw expertise, bedrijf...
2025-03-1139 min
Dutch American ConnectionDutch American Cultural Differences are realWhen Sifra Geytenbeek's first daughter was born, she sewed a cover for the second hand bouncy chair she just bought. A few years and lots of seat covers later, she is a rock star in the world of entrepreneurs and the CEO of Ukje, whose mission is to create happy families - today and for generations to come.Enjoying a challenge, she expanded Ukje to the US market. And a challenge it was! When Sifra started her American Adventure, she did not think there were cultural differences to pay attention to. Along the way, she quickly learned t...
2023-05-3030 min
Coco Hofs - The international & Cross-Cultural business podcastWhy Americans miss the sense of urgency in the Dutch with Annette van der FeltzIn today's episode I talk to Annette van der Feltz.
Annette has been living in the US for 24 years and is the founder of 'Dutch American connection'.
In this episode you will hear:
How Anette as a teenager, moved with her family to the US for 3 years.
How she met her Swedish husband in the laundry room in Sweden while she was living there (no joke)
She moved to the US for an initial plan of 3 years, that turned out to be 24 years.
Just after giving birth to her first child, got laid off...
2023-04-0451 minDutch American ConnectionPowerful ways to fuel your US growth When expanding to the USA, working with a local partner can be one of the most powerful ways to fuel your growth engine. But did you know that the American partner’s definition of a successful collaboration often differs from a European partner’s expectations? The foundation of a strong partnership is built on a shared vision of success! But where to start in the search for a US partner?Sophie Boutelegier shares what makes a European American collaboration successful. Sophie is the owner of Expandify, a California based consulting firm which helps European businesses build a strong...
2023-03-2329 minDutch American ConnectionCrucial steps to get your US visa approvedReady to scale up and set up a US business? There are a lot of factors to consider when sending an employee to live in the US. A vital yet often-overlooked consideration is the US visa application: when to apply and what visa has the best chance of approval? EU citizens planning to live and work in the US can’t just move and work in the US; the US government requires them and their company to meet certain criteria, which aren’t always easy to prove. The type of visa a company applies for will determine the application time...
2023-03-0138 minDutch American ConnectionSecrets to a successful Dutch American cooperationEver wondered what Americans really think of doing business with the Dutch? What they think is different (if not weird!) about doing business in the Netherlands?Or for my American audience, do you want to know the secret to doing business with the Dutch? What are the "do's and don'ts" of doing business in the Netherlands?Listen to my conversation with Nancy Grossman, an American entrepreneur who has lived in the Netherlands for 29 years. Nancy shares her observations of an American living in the Netherlands, and gives us an insight of what it is like...
2022-11-1319 minDutch American ConnectionWhy you need a lawyer for ALL US transactionsWhy you should use a lawyer for all US transactionsRemember the lady who sued McDonald’s and got millions of dollars? She spilled hot coffee on herself and got rich – or so we think. Lawyer Carl van der Zandt tells us the real story behind this headline- grabbing court case and explains the differences between the Dutch and American legal systems. Carl is a Dutch lawyer who practices law in New York. He has helped countless European scale ups establish their US entity and do business the American way. Turns out, while Americans may be quicker to sue...
2022-10-1941 minDutch American ConnectionAvoiding costly mistakes when branding your website and product internationallyHow long will the average user stay on a web page before leaving? Not very long.Why do they leave? Because the value proposition is unclear and users do not immediately find what they need.How do you keep the attention of a potential customer to your website? One way is to tailor the contents and lay out to the local audience, and not just translate your website into the local language. The objective of visiting a website varies per country, as does the way buying decisions are made. Time for The Dutch A...
2022-09-2032 minDutch American ConnectionCritical Success Factors for your US business location!What you will learn: How to find the state with the most advantageous tax and other incentives for your businessWhat other factors to consider when deciding where in the US to locate your businessHow to identify your drivers for success and use them to determine your locationIdentify cultural differences per state (this is still a podcast about cultural differences!)The roles of labor unions which are different per stateThat the accounting rules differ per stateYou don't have to go to the big cities to find talentCheck us out on LinkedInSign up at D...
2022-09-0730 minDutch American ConnectionWhat makes a Dutch venture in the US successful?Most entrepreneurs are aware of the cultural differences between the US and the Netherlands - but how do these cultural differences affect business? Most entrepreneurs find out when their potential customers or investors stop paying attention 5 minutes into your presentation, or when American new hires leave the company sooner than expected. Just some small differences in communication that have a huge impact………In this episode of The Dutch American Connection podcast, I have a conversation with Floor Bergshoeff of TABS about the year-long research project she did on Dutch Ventures in the US (DIVTUS). Floor describes what makes...
2022-07-1328 minDutch American ConnectionThe ROI of preparation - your don't know what you don't knowWhen starting something new, you don't know what you don't know. You don't know which questions to ask and how to prepare. Foleon's VP of Sales Douglas van Oijen learned from experience what the ROI of preparation is. Douglas shares his lessons learned from managing and doing business with Americans, and how preparation would have helped him hit the ground running those first few months when everything was new.In 2018, Douglas and his family moved from the Netherlands to New York, to manage Foleon's New York office. Like many other Dutch expats, he did not pr...
2022-06-2839 minDutch American ConnectionDifferences in DiversityAs a country of immigrants with a long history of racial tensions, it can be said that DEI - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - policies in the US have come a long way compared to the Netherlands. Director of DEI Paula Robinson takes a deep dive into what DEI is, why it is important and how it can be turned into a competitive advantage. Discover what the Dutch can and must learn from American DEI policies!Check us out on LinkedInSign up at DutchAmericanConnection.com to receive this podcast in your inbox
2022-06-1539 minDutch American ConnectionThree things NOT to talk about with your American counterpartAmericans generally place a lot of value on getting to know their business partners. But what should you NOT talk about, outside of the office? Here are 3 things NOT to talk about with your American business partner. The first two may be obvious, but they have some interesting aspects to them....Check us out on LinkedInSign up at DutchAmericanConnection.com to receive this podcast in your inbox
2022-06-0213 minDutch American ConnectionPractische tips voor Nederlandse ondernemers in de VSCheck us out on LinkedInSign up at DutchAmericanConnection.com to receive this podcast in your inbox
2022-04-2532 minDutch American ConnectionWhy and What of Intercultural CommunicationA lot of businesses expanding internationally are aware of cultural differences, and how these differences can have a some kind of impact on doing business abroad. But what are these differences? And why do they matter?In this episode, I will delve into what cultural differences are and why you should pay attention to them to be successful and profitable when expanding to the US. I will explain the major differences Dutch companies should be aware of, provide solutions and what you should pay attention to.What you will learnWhat is...
2022-04-1120 min
Dutch American ConnectionWhy and What of Intercultural CommunicationA lot of businesses expanding internationally are aware of cultural differences, and how these differences can have a some kind of impact on doing business abroad. But what are these differences? And why do they matter?In this episode, I will delve into what cultural differences are and why you should pay attention to them to be successful and profitable when expanding to the US. I will explain the major differences Dutch companies should be aware of, provide solutions and what you should pay attention to.What you will learnWhat is...
2022-04-1118 min
Dutch American ConnectionSpeaking is not the same as communicatingHave you ever been in a situation where your American business partner, team mate or employee doesn’t respond the way you expected them to respond? Or perhaps they never get back to you? All of this leaves you wondering what you may have said, written or done to annoy or possibly offend them?In this inaugural episode of The Dutch American Connection podcast, I interview Suzanne Vine, an American English teacher who graduated from Harvard University. Suzanne spent 5 years in Amsterdam and shares her observations about the way Dutch people use English, how this is...
2022-03-3028 min
The Time Is NowHow to deal with rejection and failures to grow in business and in confidence - With Annette Van Der FeltzNone of us like to feel like we’ve failed. When something goes wrong in your business, it can be very hard to separate that from you as a person. We feel it deeply.
With so much of the conversation around business focusing on how to be successful, this week we’re taking an alternative look at success – what do you do when your best plans go wrong?
In this episode, Annette Van Der Feltz reveals the benefits of disappointment and how it is possible to shift your thinking to embrace them. She shares the real value of rejection and fear...
2022-03-1435 minThe Time Is NowWhat language should I choose for my content?This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads’ audience in 15min or less.
"Go deep instead of wide when growing your audience"
This is a question from Annette van der Feltz who asks:
What language to host your podcast? For example: I focus on Dutch entrepreneurs, should I do my podcasts in Dutch, the language of my target group? Or in English, which my target group speaks, to reach a broader audience?
What You Will Learn
How to know which language to choose for your content
How to re...
2021-08-0913 min
De OversteekS1E3 ExpatsIn de derde aflevering van De Oversteek onderzoekt Koos Tervooren hoe het is om als expat in de Verenigde Staten te leven. Waarom is het zo moeilijk om een bankrekening te openen? Welk visum heb je nodig? En wat regel je als werkgever voor expats? Dat hoor je van Annette van der Feltz van Expatriate Assistance, Jacob Willemsen van TABS en Steve Maggi van SMA Lawyers.
2019-02-2817 min