Japan Scalers | Episode 5: Scaling Code Chrysalis in Japan with Yan Fan

Scaling Japan Podcast

This is the fifth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. We have many interesting guests lined up for the upcoming episodes so make sure to follow us on social media and stay up to date with the podcast.

In this fifth episode, we are thrilled to welcome Yan Fan, Co-founder of Code Chrysalis, as she shares her expertise in guiding individuals aspiring to establish careers in Japan's software engineering and tech sectors. This insightful discussion will delve into the importance of soft skills and a growth mindset in navigating the Japanese business landscape. Join us as Yan recounts the journey of nurturing Code Chrysalis, overcoming challenges, and ultimately achieving the remarkable success it has today.

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Show notes:

00:00 Introduction

3:48 Competitive Advantage: Work Experience and Growth Mindset

7:36 Career Direction and Mindset

9:43 Overcoming Challenges in Communicating Unique Selling Point

12:54 Stage 1

17:18 How Did You Communicate Success?

21:50 Community Building and Innovation

27:29 Personality and Business Style

30:02 Stage 2

32:00 Catalyst for Team Building

35:55 Other Challenges and “Grandiolarity Switching”

40:20 Unique Insights on Stage 2

45:24 Stage 3: Pivoting to Corporate Training

50:44 Challenges in Stage 3

1:02:47 Adapting to Evolve

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Links from Guest Appearance :

Linkedin⁠⁠ | Code Chrysalis

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Exciting News for Getting More Sales in Japan !!

We are thrilled to launch our live cohort course: "Mastering Sales Decks for the Japanese Market" hosted by Tyson Batino.

This online program is for CEOs and sales professionals eager to enhance their sales pitches and improve their chances of securing meetings with Japanese corporate decision-makers.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scalingyourcompany.com/salespamphlet/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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