China Flexpat

Francis Kremer & Patrick Frick
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China Flexpat

The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. We uncover myths and show the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom. Flexpats are like expats, but flexible. Highly interested in China's business world, culture, people and language but without the backing of a multinational company that provides large salary packages. We want to show you how you can become a well paid and happy China flexpat with the right skills and mindset.

  1. #158 Retirement Planning for Flexpats

    FEB 23

    #158 Retirement Planning for Flexpats

    Building the Life You Want in China: Are you a flexpat looking to build a secure financial future while still enjoying your life abroad? In this episode, we talk with Dan, an experienced financial advisor specializing in expat financial planning. We explore key tactics for balancing current lifestyle choices with long-term savings goals, examine the ins and outs of investing while dealing with currency fluctuations, and discuss family considerations such as funding education and ensuring your loved ones are protected. Whether you’re new to China or have called it home for years, this conversation is packed with insights to help you create and maintain the life you want. 1 Stay flexible in your retirement planning 2 Effective Budgeting for your living cost 3 Enjoy living abroad, live in the now 4 Deal with different currencies and countries 5 Optimize tax and legal environment 6 Goal Setting and Retirement planning 7 Plan ahead to avoid tax 8 Biggest challenges to retirement planning 9 Why pay fees for an advisor? 10 Can you plan your own retirement fund? 11 How can you discipline yourself to plan for your future? 12 Follow Dan to learn more Dan Couzens has been a UK registered financial advisor for over 10 years (after serving 22 years in the British Military) and currently works in China as an expat financial advisor helping clients align their financial plans with their life goals for over, specializing in cross-border tax issues, retirement planning, and strategic investments. Podcast recommendations: "Invest Like the Best" with Patrick O'Shaughnessy "Macro Voices" with Eric Townsend Contact: daniel.couzens@winsoncapital.com Wechat: dan_couzens Contact Dan to get: 1 Guide to Offshore Investing 2 Tax Considerations for US/UK/AU Expats

    23 min
  2. #157 Enter APAC through Hong Kong

    JAN 31

    #157 Enter APAC through Hong Kong

    Enter APAC through Hong Kong - Learn to be a strategy advisor - Recent development in Hong Kong - Advantages of Hong Kong as APAC hub - HR and talent pool in Hong Kong - Opportunities for flexpats today Florian Braunsteiner supports companies wanting to grow their APAC business. Please also tune in to episode 156 Flexpat job market 153 Leadership advice 151 Relocate to Vietnam

    25 min
  3. #156 Flexpat Job Market

    11/19/2024

    #156 Flexpat Job Market

    Flexpat Job Market summary - Current (and future) developments of Foreign Talent in China - Changes to expectation of foreign executive profiles - Strategic approach to Flexpat Job Search - Flexpats: Why Are They So Valuable to Companies - GM Salaries in China: How Have They Evolved Over the Last Decade - Plan B if you cannot find a job in China - What is the risk of continued localization? Miriam leads Direct HR, one of China’s largest German-speaking recruitment firms. With years of experience supporting Western companies as they establish and grow in China, she is now expanding her focus to guide these companies in their APAC expansion strategies. A frequent keynote speaker and dedicated China-watcher, Miriam shares regular insights on LinkedIn. Follow her for updates: Miriam Wickertsheim. Please also tune in to episode 88 Flexpat career planning 127 Expats leave China 144 Flexpats add value to Chinese teams 142 Build your own Flexpat business in China 151 Relocate to Vietnam 150 Relocation 119 Returning home after 10 years 80 Flexpat career planning 155 Greencard for flexpats 153 Leadership advice 136 China-Europe cooperation

    33 min
  4. #155 Greencard for flexpats

    09/24/2024

    #155 Greencard for flexpats

    All you need to know about the greencard - how the community helps us to learn from each other - where to find more information - Prepare for the biggest challenge in the application process - Future of the greencard - Benefit for employer Dave came to China 20 years ago during university and made it all the way to General Manager in his industry. He always wanted to apply for the greencard and got the chance in 2018. Since then he has been very active in helping others to learn about it. Contact him, he can add you to the greencard groups. Connect with Dave: Wechat: davelektor Linkedin: David von Schwerin Please also tune in to episode 29 Dave tells his whole story 148 Retire in China 127 Expats leave China 136 China-focused future

    21 min
  5. #154 From Firefighter to real CEO

    08/31/2024

    #154 From Firefighter to real CEO

    Feel the entrepreneurial flexpat life. Building a business in China, becoming a CEO, adapting to new challenges and finally a business expansion and personal relocation. Highlights: Deep dive in an entrepreneurial journey in the F&B industry Speaking Chinese as an add-on to people skills Changing leadership skills and other challenges Opportunities through relocating to Hong Kong and some of the best learning from a career woman who designed her life and business since 2009 in China mainland and Hong Kong. Connect with Lina through Personal appointment: https://litaogroup.com/cta/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linabartuseviciute/ Find Verena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenalupprian/ Listen to the following episodes 84 Market Entry (with Lina as well) 153 Entrepreneurship & Leadership 151 Relocate to Vietnam 145, 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship

    25 min
  6. #153 The Lettuce Diaries - Leadership Lessons

    08/17/2024

    #153 The Lettuce Diaries - Leadership Lessons

    Flexpat leadership lessons by an experienced entrepreneur and international leadership advisor - Build a company in China as a flexpat - Be prepared for the long game, dont give up - Create a strong company culture and clear differentiation - Ask your Chinese team for help, keep learning - Find your role as a flexpat, explain a complex situation to those who dont understand it - If you leave China, stay in touch Xavier Naville is the author of "The Lettuce Diaries", a business memoir about his years in China’s food industry. He came to China in 1998 and eventually started and grew his own company to what is now an organization with 9 factories serving 6,500 restaurants a day and $150m in revenue. More about "The Lettuce Diaries": https://www.xavier-naville.com/the-lettuce-diaries As a CEO & Leadership Teams coach, Xavier helps small and mid-size business leaders to scale their organizations faster with measurable results. https://www.vision-consultants.org/ Find Xavier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviernaville/ Please also tune in to episode 127 Expats leave China 119 Returning home after 10 years 136 China-focused future 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship 39, 122, 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 138 European values 139 Coach your team

    25 min
  7. #152 Make it in and with China - Lessons learned

    08/10/2024

    #152 Make it in and with China - Lessons learned

    Make it in and with China - Lessons learned 1 Enter the Chinese market with smart marketing at low cost 2 Win international markets for Chinese companies 3 Create an international culture in Chinese teams 4 Build your own personal brand and business 5 Add value to communities, support each other Daniel Bateman (白德翰) is the Founder of Brit Bridge, a global consultancy and marketing company. With over 10 years of China experience, he is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. A content creator and KOL of his own social media channel @baidehan focused on being British, business and lifestyle in China. Connect with Daniel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielbaidehan/ Youtube / TikTok / Little Red Book / WeChat Video / Douyin: @baidehan Instagram: @mrbaidehan Youtube / Spotify / Instagram: Panda Profits Podcast Please also tune in to episode 39, 122, 135 China Marketing for Brand success in China 138 European values 139 Coach your team 142, 133, 132, 85 Entrepreneurship

    18 min
  8. #151 Relocating from China to Vietnam

    07/29/2024

    #151 Relocating from China to Vietnam

    Relocate to Vietnam 1 Preparing to leave China 2 Financing the transition 3 Networking and Job Hunting 4 Defining a suitable salary and role 5 Understand your new surrounding 6 Integrate and Settle down and look to the future Barry Kirkwood is now based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after a decade of living in China. Barry currently works in Executive Search recruitment, supporting international businesses with their hiring needs in China and Southeast Asia. In addition, he is an ICF Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and has experience of leading teams in Asia and was previously the Chair HR Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai. Connect with Barry: WeChat: barrymk81 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrykirkwood/ Email: barry.kirkwood@zavalacivitas.com Please also tune in to episode 88 Flexpat career planning (by Barry as well) 127 Expats leave China 119 Returning home after 10 years 136 China-focused future 80 Flexpat career planning

    28 min
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The China Flexpat podcast interviews professionals in China to help people from all over the world find the best jobs in China. We uncover myths and show the truth about challenges and opportunities when looking for a life in the Middle Kingdom. Flexpats are like expats, but flexible. Highly interested in China's business world, culture, people and language but without the backing of a multinational company that provides large salary packages. We want to show you how you can become a well paid and happy China flexpat with the right skills and mindset.

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  • Creator
    Francis Kremer & Patrick Frick
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Francis Kremer & Patrick Frick
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