The Germany Expat Business Show
Episodes
Helping Freelancers in Germany Fight Red Tape with Kathleen Parker
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?From opera singer to bureaucracy expert, Kathleen Parker shares her unconventional story of buildi...
From Strategy Manager to Somatic Coach: Building Community in Munich
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Polish-born Paulina moved to Munich for love nearly eight years ago and ended up finding herself. ...
From Licensed Therapist to International Relationship Strategist: Katie Rössler's Journey Building a Business in Germany
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?When Katie Rustler moved to Munich in 2016, her therapy credentials weren't recognized - a cr...
Building a 11,000+ Subscriber Newsletter Empire in Berlin with Igor Ranc
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?From corporate burnout to 11,000+ newsletter subscribers – Igor Ranc built his Handpicked Berlin...
Building a Business in Berlin: Rachel Wright's Journey From Student Exchange to Event Design
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?From student exchange to successful event business serving clients prominent Berlin clients like L...
From Nepal to Munich: Building Startups and Mastering LinkedIn in Germany
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?What happens when you delete 3,500 LinkedIn connections and start over?Sanjeev Thapa, a three-time...
From Politics to Digital Marketing - Jordan Beck Wagner's German Business Journey
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Jordan Beck Wagner - American expat entrepreneur who built a successful digital marketing agency i...
Freelancing in Munich as an Industrial Designer with Gray Dawdy
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?In this episode of the Germany Expat Business Show, I caught up with a friend, and sort-of-forme...
From Syrian Refugee to Successful Co-founder with Tarek Abousamra of Co-Tasker
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?In this episode I talk to Tarek Abousamra, an inspiring entrepreneur who journeyed from Syria to...
Raising Kids and Businesses in Munich with Gelyn Well
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Gelyn, a mom who moved to Germany at the height of the pandemic in 2020, found herself jobless and...
Launching an Alpine Yoga Business in Germany with Erin Wilson
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?After a decade as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina, Erin found both excitement and uncertai...
From Montreal to Frankfurt (and an E-Residency Hack) with Afshan Shamani
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Afshan Samani's journey from Iran to becoming the CEO and co-founder of PinoSell is a masterc...
Burning thoughts on career transition, solopreneurship and life in Germany with Ricardo Brito
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?“The solopreneur journey really is a mirror that reflects your deepest beliefs, fears, doubts, a...
Insights and Advice on Entrepreneurship and Legal Solutions in Germany with Olivia Marcu-Iordanescu
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?I became familiar with Olivia and her work through the WEM Facebook Group (Women Entrepreneurs in ...
DanRam's Global journey to Emceeing Excellence in Germany
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?I've been wowed by DanRam's LinkedIn profile for awhile, so I was delighted when he agre...
Helping ausländer new moms in Germany with Gitanjali More
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Navigating German bureaucracy can be quite challenging, especially when you don’t speak German, ...
Season 3 kick off and introducing The Germany List
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Hey everyone! Season 3 is FINALLY underway.Also, big announcement! I'm excited to introduce T...
How to build a successful portable business and popular facebook groups with Lora McInturf
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Lora McInturf supports high-performing lawyers and business professionals primarily in law, IT, fi...
Prost! Bringing More Beer Innovation to Germany with Higgins Ale Works
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Jen and her husband Paul Higgins are originally from NJ. A career opportunity for Paul brought the...
Leveraging Specialized Knowlege to Found an Enterprising Business in Renewables - Ira Ribeiro
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Thermodemand, founded by Irapua Santos Ribeiro, is a consultancy focused on sustainable energy sol...
Dedicated to make moving to Germany and finding work easier with Cheryl Howard
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, Cheryl has the unique experience of moving to Berlin – not o...
Winning Marketing Strategies for Detail-Oriented Germans with Mandy Borchardt
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Mandy Borchardt is a German marketing strategist and translator helping small non-German businesse...
Building a Large and Loyal Audience with Jen + Yvonne of Simple Germany
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?I stumbled across Jen and Yvonne of Simple Germany through their YouTube channel, and boy am I gla...
Diversity, Children’s Products & E-commerce with Peter & May, Berlin Founders of Kidsimply
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?In this episode I talk to May and Peter Kamya, the Berlin-based founders of Kidsimply. Peter is ...
Growing up in Ukraine to Finding a Passion Filled Side-Hustle in Munich
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Tetyana Pirker came from Ukraine to Munich in 2002. She studied psychology in the university of Mu...
Should You Start A Side Hustle in Germany?
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Time for another episode of The Germany Expat Business Show Mailbag!This time I’m sharing a ques...
From NYC to Berlin and Crushing it in the Insurance Business with John Ismailoglu
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?It was a thrill when John Ismailoglu cheerfully accepted my request for a podcast interview. He is...
Mastering the Art of Leadership as a Munich Transplant with Gretchen Nemechek
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Leaving the warm beaches of California for Munich? Gretchen and her family did just that. The re...
Mailbag: How Do I Get More Clients?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?A subscriber to my newsletter asks the eternal question: How do I get more clients? I share my res...
Giving Migrant Entrepreneurs a Boost in Germany's Tech Scene with Laila Zohaib
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Laila is a Startup Coach from Stuttgart, who wants to create a safe space for migrant founders in ...
How to go from Ausländer Employee to Successful Company Owner with Ranjit Venkatesh
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a country where you don't speak the language to cha...
Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Dan's journey of transforming into an entrepreneurial powerhouse is a real inspiration and a ...
What's your Magic? Exploring her German Roots and Becoming a Brand Expert with Karina Weber
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?In this episode I talk to Karina Weber, also known as the Brand Architect.We talk about her jo...
From odd jobs in Berlin to successful sales expert with Penny Blackmore
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Imagine taking a leap of faith, moving to a new country, and building a successful business with n...
From Student Visa to Amazing Side Hustle Success with Aazar Shad
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Ever wondered how a successful entrepreneur and side-hustler from a foreign land made it big in Ge...
How to Make Your Expat SEO Awesome with Sarah Moon
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Get set for a thrilling journey through the intriguing world of SEO with our remarkable guest, Sar...
How a Udemy Course Lead to Thousands of Euros in Client Contracts with Emily Hughes
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Emily Hughes is an American and the founder of Emily Claire & Co an agency that specializes in...
Brewing Success: Hungry Tea Masters Entrepreneurial Journey in Germany
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?In this episode I talk with Laura Ung, a performance marketing manager by day and along with her...
From Love-Struck Expat to Agile Goal-Setting Guru: Stefania Leventour's Journey to Startup Success
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Ever wonder how a French expat found success with her own business in Frankfurt?Stefania Laventure...
How to Launch A Subscription Children’s Book Service: Lisa Davis’ Story Post Online Adventure
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Originally from America, Lisa moved to Germany from London and launched her online bookshop Story ...
Fighting the Man and Winning to Bring Tortillas to Germany with Jesus Neverez
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey? Join me as I chat with Jesus Navarrez, an expat from M...
From teaching English to corporate coaching at Allianz and Airbus with Tim Nash
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Tim is a native Californian who has been in Germany over 20 years. He's an experienced coach...
Founding a GbR and landing work with German brands on Instagram with Emilia Puentes
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?Emilia Puentes is a stop motion and paper artist originally from Wisconsin. Emilia co-owns Pai...
From relocation reset to more clients than she could handle with Geneviève Retzlaff
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text?In this episode, I had a fun and insightful conversation with Genevieve Retzlaff about her journey...