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The XAR Podcast presents the Anime North 2025 preview, where NefCanuck goes over the convention history, preparations, and the all important Charity Auction for SickKids, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Topics also include Spotify and "DJ X", JR finally finishing Valkyria Chronicles, nVidia woes, and Nef's new manga with the very long title: The Quest for the Luxury Liner: Seize the Rich Life with a Ship-Summoning Skill in Another World. We finish the show with a taste test by JR from Bokksu's latest snack box!For more details about Canada's largest fan-run Anime convention, visit www.animenorth.comTo learn more about how SickKids and the University of Toronto improve the health and the lives of children in Canada, visit www.sickkids.caNOTE: During the live stream, we offered our Twitch users to cast a virtual fishing line in LurkBait for a chance to win the Yumemi Crochet Doll.The Extreme Anime Radio Podcast brings you news, information, insights and commentary into the world of Anime and Japanese culture. From the people behind Extreme Anime Radio, the station that brought listeners around the world Anime and J-Pop music from 2001 until 2019.Please follow us on social media for the latest updates about the podcast! Visit linktree.com/animeradio for links to our social media pages, listen to our most recent podcasts, join the XAR chatroom, or to contribute via StreamElements.Reach out to us by e-mail: extremeanimeradio@gmail.comXAR Podcast Theme Song: Strawberry Cake by SoundArtCreation Nash Studio (FILE-SPL1-359) - used under license

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the travel lover in your life this holiday season? Whether you're shopping for friends, family, or just treating yourself, I've got you covered with 10 fantastic travel-related gift ideas that are sure to delight. From products that make travel easier to subscription boxes that bring the flavors of the world right to your doorstep, there's something for every type of traveler on this list.   Tune in this week as I walk you through each of my 10 travel gift recommendations. Learn about handy travel accessories, artisanal food subscriptions, kid-friendly educational boxes, and even a special service that can help you book a bucket list worthy around-the-world trip on points.   Get full show notes and transcript: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/10-wanderlust-worthy-travel-gifts   Cincha travel belt Cincha Shark Tank episode Klipsta flex clip Tribal Eyes eyewear Kolkata chai Bokksu snack box subscription Global experiences gift card KiwiCo geography gift box Little passports gift box PointSisters award booking service

In this episode, Kait interviews Danny Taing, founder of Bokksu, who shares his journey from studying Japanese in Japan to creating a successful omnichannel brand that bridges cultures through Japanese snacks. Danny discusses the evolution of Bokksu, the importance of customer feedback, the challenges of the subscription model, and the acquisition of Japan Crate to enhance their retail presence. He emphasizes the significance of building strong brands and the need for a focus on retention in the current market landscape.TAKEAWAYS: - Danny's journey began with a love for Japanese culture and snacks.- Bokksu started as a subscription box and evolved into an omnichannel brand.- Customer feedback is crucial for product curation and brand messaging.- The subscription model offers built-in retention but has its challenges.- Acquiring Japan Crate accelerated Bokksu's retail expansion.- Retail requires different strategies compared to DTC.- Danny is passionate about bridging cultural gaps through food.- Sharing food experiences can help promote brands.- The industry needs to focus more on sustainable growth and unit economics.- Danny believes strong brands will thrive in the evolving market.​​Where to find Danny Taing: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannytaing/​Website: https://www.bokksu.com‍Where to find Kait Stephens:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kait-margraf-stephens/Website: www.brij.it ‍SUBSCRIBE TO THE OMNICHANNEL MARKETERwww.theomnichannelmarketer.com

This episode's guest is the CEO and founder of Bokksu, Danny Taing. Bokksu delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to customers around the world. I was so impressed with his story that I bought a box for my daughter, and it's awesome. We talk about the inspiration behind Bokksu, how he evolves the company in a competitive subscription box market, and how his decision to come out has influenced his leadership style.

This week we're presenting a conversation with Louis Monoyudis, CMO at Bokksu, a company that's basically a penpal who sends you Japanese snacks instead of letters. Louis has been around the block - Harvard folklore degree, fashion stints at Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and more startups than you can count. During this chat, Louis shared a whole lot: Including how his unorthodox background in folklore and mythology actually laid the foundation for his marketing prowess, the challenges of being a CMO in the startup world, and why building a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for success. Louis' insights are a crash course in out-of-the-box thinking and nurturing a culture where everyone can thrive.

CEREAL TALKのニュースレターはこちらhttps://cerealtalk.jp Bokksuの創業者／CEO　Danny Taing（ダニー・タン）アジア系アメリカ人としてニューヨーク生まれ。スタンフォード大学を卒業後、Googleでの勤務を経て来日。早稲田大学で日本語を学び、楽天株式会社に２年勤務する間、日本各地を旅して周り、日本食、特に日本のお菓子の美味しさと種類の豊富さに魅了される。https://www.bokksu.com/ Bokksuダニーさんのプロフィール / 創業秘話と調達 / サービス紹介 / どういう人が買ってる？ / ストーリーの重要性 / 組織構成 / テックスタック構築は誰が考えている？ / Asian Founders Collectiveのコミュニティの存在 / 競合買収の経験 / アメリカの食のテイストの変化はある？ / ベンチマークしてる会社 / 一番好きなお菓子 / 日本から持っていったら売れそうなもの ＜おたよりフォーム＞https://forms.gle/Tgzv4y8PCTs86EcY6 ＜メンバー＞沼田 雄二朗https://twitter.com/Numauer 最所 あさみhttps://twitter.com/qzqrnl 宮武 徹郎https://twitter.com/tmiyatake1 草野美木https://twitter.com/mikikusano OP Music: Epidemic Sound

Richard Quest hosts today's show. CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Moscow on the funeral of Putin critic Alexey Navalny as thousands turn out to see him laid to rest. President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin airdropping aid to Gaza, Richard talks to CNN's Kevin Liptak. Will Ripley is on the coast of Taiwan's frontline islands with China as tensions rise on the seas. And, Richard speaks to the founder & CEO of Bokksu, a company hoping to bring Japanese inspired treats to the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 49. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods you might find in countries across Asia, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Some of them are pretty interesting and fun. We spend a little more time talking about the Philippines because they LOVE Christmas! In our recurring segment, we introduce a new one called The AAHistory101 Holiday Gift Guide. Looking for that gift for a special someone that is also supporting the API community? In addition to streaming services that have API content like Max, AppleTV+, Netflix, and Disney+, we talk about some specific gifts including: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, the new memoir by Curtis Chin The Chinese Menu, the new book of origin stories, myths, and memories by Grace Lin (we also love the audio book version narrated by Lisa Ling) King of the Armadillos, the new historical fiction novel by Wendy Chin-Tanner Vietnamese Vegetarian, the new cookbook by Uyen Luu Super Boba Café, the new graphic novel by Nidhi Chanani The Mask of Haliya by Kwento Comics Bewitched, the new album from Laufey Kung Fu, the complete box set of the CW show Warrior, Season 3 (or Season 1 or 2) Hurry Up and Wait, the not new but great album from Bite Me Bambi that features Tahlena Chikani on lead vocals. Bokksu, Japanese snack and candy subscriptions Sanzo, Asian-inspired sparkling water Nguyen Coffee Supply, Specialty Vietnamese Coffee For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com. Segments 00:25 Do you celebrate Christmas? 02:43 Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands 30:28 The AAHistory101 Holiday Gift Guide

It's time for the (whopping) second half of our 2023 gift guide! We tackle dads, sisters, in-laws, friends, coworkers, and some ideas for presents to ask for yourself when that feels like a necessary thing. For the full link-rich rundown, you're best off heading over to our site: athingortwohq.com/gift-guide-episodesIf there's someone on your list that we didn't get to this year, let us know who you're shopping for in our Geneva! And share more gift ideas with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and @athingortwohq.Tackle all that holiday shopping at MoMA Design Store and take 10% off your purchase when you use or mention promo code ATHINGORTWO online and in US MoMA Design Stores through November 23, 2023. Give your hair the gift of Nutrafol. Take $10 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO.YAY.Gifts for YOU!My in laws are great people who will buy exactly what ask for as long as it's 1) not personal care or appearance-related AT ALL, 2) not a ""luxury item"" or a splurge version of something (ie no fancy candles), and 3) under $100. I'm a dedicated audiobook listener and | don't need any more cookbooks or board games. They won't do a donation in lieu of gift. Gift giving is their love language but only if the gift is very practical or they got it on a significant discount. We're fortunate to be in a financial position where I'm generally able to buy practical as they're needed, but my in laws hear ""I don't need anything!"" as a snub. Help!"Uniqlo HeattechSomething YamazakiCookbooks (like The Lula Cafe one!)A traditional restock (plants, PJs, etc.)Directing them to a go-tostore like MoMA Design Store and Zingerman'sDinnerware/cookware to build on every yea—Le Creuset, vintage Fiestaware, Dansk, Heath, etc., etc.Charms for a charm bracelet/necklace like Jet Set Candy passport stamp charms (+ their NYPL card one is also very good)Dads & Fathers-in-LawMy Dad sounds more like a brand persona than a real person. He's very cosmopolitan/urbane, lives in the city center even though he's 60, takes public transit, legitimately does his weekly grocery shopping at boutique cheese/bread/specialty food stores, always dressed impeccably. OWNS a beautiful specialty meat slicer that he has in his kitchen and uses for fresh/thinly sliced prosciutto (before you go there I've done ham hocks more than once). Interests: art, food and entertaining, culture. Loves to read, usually big sweeping historical books. Always the hardest person to shop for on my list because his taste level is very out of my price range and I'm tapped out on the specialty food theme. Dad recently become a grandfather (2 grandsons and one more coming in Jan) and it was a little weird for him - he loves my sons but the image of an old guy in a rocking chair teaching kids how to whittle didn't jive with his understanding of himself. He's starting to settle in. Has a very unique grandpa name with many indecipherable layers of historical context and family history that the grandkids will probably never understand. Buys them beautifully made clothes that they would immediately ruin. Talks to them about their shared interests: boats, planes, and other well-designed machines.Hoste Bottled Cocktails Regalis Black Truffle Microwaveable PopcornNordic Ware Indoor/Outdoor Kettle Smoker Custom OpinelBerea College Intersections Charcuterie BoardBig Nights PlannerSuzanne Sullivan Porcelain Playing Cards or Bone Inlay Domino SetBlackwater & Sons Return Address StampBillion Oyster Project donationRex Design Oyster PlateMy dad. 82 years old. Loves to read serious nonfiction but bus all the books he wants. Loves French and Italian wine but his taste is too expensive for me and he has all the gadgets. Generally expensive taste that's above my pay grade. He dresses pretty dapper and lives in NYC. Gets lots of compliments on his glasses and clothes. Grills meat for dinner nearly every night but stuck in his ways when it comes to cooking. Very much a creature of habit. Likes jazz and classic rock. Best gifts I've gotten for him are interesting casual clothes he wouldn't find himself, a dapper custom English umbrella, taking him to see live jazz…Campo GrandeThe Durand - bottle opener for old bottles/corksRalph Lauren custom stuff! Hello, cashmere sweater.Vintage tie clip or cuff links from TRRVinyl Me, Please subscriptionThe Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957–1965Preservation Hall Drum Ornament or TambourineBlue Note merchOkay, now that I've seen this I feel okay sending a description of my dad. He's a 67-year-old workaholic lawyer many have described as "quite the character, huh?" He takes himself very seriously, though he also can be quite mischievous and loves to stir the pot. His interests include fishing, geopolitics, and monologuing. I truly feel like I've explored all gifting avenues already with him: consumables for his major sweet tooth, outdoorsy gear that he already buys himself, political or economic books that won't lead to arguments (he's conservative, I'm liberal), and seemingly every dog toy or black Labrador art print under the sun. He doesn't drink and mostly sticks to heart-healthy food. While he has many entertaining childhood stories, it seems unlikely he will set aside time for something activity-based like StoryWorth, as he spends most of his at-home free time watching YouTube videos about things like beekeeping (yes, I've gotten him multiple artisanal honeys that had little impact). I'm at my wits' end with this conundrum of a father, please help!Unexpected: 30 Years of Patagonia Outdoor PhotographyCustom Smathers & Branson BeltsPort Bait Co. Bait/LuresreMarkableNorth Spore Mushroom-Growing KitsPack of AvecMerippa House ShoesFather-in-law is the definition of introverted, deeply obsessed with cars (has several classic ones), and model trains (legit has an entire room for trains that has like, an actual functional drawbridge for the trains). Also loves good food and good tequila!“Rod Stewart's ideal Christmas present? Brushes for his model railway”Dining by Rail: The History and Recipes of America's Golden Age of Railroad Cuisine by James D. PorterfieldCharles Ro Supply Co. gift certificateToyo Toolbox Chevrolet Corvette 1961 Lego SetMajor Minis Alessi The Tending BoxSisters & Sisters-in-LawPresent for woo-woo disorganized sister who holds a grudge & has two adorable kidsHouse of Intuition CandlesA Daily Cloud CalendarHightide DTLA Moon CalendarHa Ko Incense LeavesGolde Superfoods Mask KitEsker Bodycare Discovery SetJulia Elsas Wiggle Wall HooksOk this one is may be a doozy. New SIL: she describes herself as an author but will never discuss her writing, we've never seen anything, nothing published (she is 40, we had a running theory maybe her "writing" was OnlyFans? It's unclear.) She loves Disney (I have secured Hanna Anderson Disney Christmas PJs), Rudy Giuliani (!!!), and believes enough conspiracy theories that we had to change our will about w hich uncle would get our kids if we died. Zola was "too downmarket" for their wedding registry but she doesn't know which fork to use (to be clear, both of these things are fine, just incongruent, right?). So I need something that feels sophisticated but maybe...isn't.Ami Ami Mulled Wine KitGentlewoman Modern Manners Postcard SetAnya Hindmarch Bespoke Passport WalletMadewell Disney Mickey Mouse-Embroidered Cardigan Sweater in (Re)sponsible CashmereKitsch & Disney Satin Pillowcase - Desert CrownBird by Bird by Anne LamottBlack Women Writers at Work How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays by Alexander CheeCultish by Amanda MontellFour Seasons Total Landscaping HatBoyfriend's sister: 29, children's librarian and loves children's books/ movies. Pretty much hates everything I've ever given her and doesn't really have any taste that isn't just stuff her 63 y/o mother likes... when I try to get her clothes that are more age-appropriate (read: no for a woman in her 60s), she never wears them. She's not materialistic BUT loves going to Home Goods just to get stuff? Also has a New Year's Day bday so I need two things. And this is a big bday (30!)! My boyfriend got her a big set of glass Tupperware which was a huge hit, but then got her a nutri bullet (the mom loves hers) and she hated that. HELP!!!Book of the Month subscriptionPersephone GiftsTortuga or Schoolhouse or Justina Blakeney bookendsBrooklyn Public Library Books Unbanned donationVintage READ Posters from American Library AssociationRalph & James - framed children's picture book art printsFilm Art Gallery - classic children's movie posters Yellow Paper House Junque JournalOur Place Wonder OvenSIL Trying to be an influencer and posts sporadic videos on THIS APP about a home design of a suburban cookie-cutter house. Always mansplains the littlest things. Snobby but for no reason. But also probably a nice person to people she likes? Probably!Fiona's Pasta Gift BoxMaria Ida DesignsMadre Linen NapkinsBig Night or The Six Bells depending on her vibe—anything from either feels safe!Canva subscriptionAllison Bornstein or Lakyn Carlton styling sessionLivable Luxe by Brigette RomanekArranging Things by Colin King Beata Heuman: Every Room Should SingSister-in-law: she is a corporate lawyer and very much a Dallas girly (lives in Dallas but also embodies the Dallas vibes with beach blonde hair, very fancy car to drive 5 minutes to work, has a texting relationship with sales associates at various designer stores). If you read the NYTimes article from a few months ago explaining the Dallas food scene, she embodies the Dallas consumer exactly. She is a bit of a Broadway nerd. She is basically the opposite of me in almost every possible way, and I'm always afraid to shop for her. Last year I got her a gift set from The Crown Affair and I don't think she knew a thing about it. Would like to stay

Cambodian Chinese American entrepreneur Danny Taing has always loved a challenge. Like many young immigrants from Asia, Danny struggled with being a minority in predominantly white settings. He became fascinated with how the Japanese had been able to carve out a comfortable and admirable cultural niche, so he began to study their culture and learn their language, eventually moving to live and work in Japan. That's how he came to love the myriad kinds of special Japanese snacks. After moving back to the US, Danny launched Bokksu, a monthly subscription service that delivered a beautiful boxes of carefully curated snacks that can only be found in Japan. Today, you can marvel at how he and his team have been able to diversify and distribute even more of what Japan has to offer by going to www.bokksu.com.

Today's episode is a special segment with Danny Taing, Founder and CEO of Bokksu, where we catch up on what's changed in the last 3 years since his last time on our podcast in 2020 (spoiler: a lot!)We chat about their expansion into additional channels and markets and how it's all part of the strategy to make Bokksu an enduring business.

Danny Taing, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Bokksu, discusses how Bokksu is preserving cultures and giving back to charitable causes that are important to their business. Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights into Bokksu's approach to social impact, their commitment to their values, and how they've found success in creating cause partnerships with their business.

Bokksu, a company that started with subscription boxes full of Japanese snacks, has grown into a $100 million business — all while continuing to help support family businesses and assist small makers in Japan access global distribution.To learn more about Bokksu and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/bokksu-global-distribution

Back home and in the studio, the hosts shared additional highlights — and unexpected sights – from Expo West 2023, including introductions to several innovative and early-stage brands. Also, Ray Latif offered his take on the 2023 Seafood Expo North America and sat down with Mason Dixie Foods founder and CEO Ayeshah Abuelhiga for the first in a new series of interviews focused on lessons acquired by entrepreneurs at various stages of their respective journeys. Show notes: 0:39: Listen Up, VIPs. Anaheim's Best Parking Lot. Dr. Squatch vs. Mr. Mike. – The crew encouraged listeners to become Taste Radio VIPs and discussed the benefits that come with it, before chatting about Expo West sheen and bubble guts, Ray's luxurious workspace (not really) and his apology to exhibitors. They also spoke about meaningful and touching interactions with Expo attendees, meeting new brands and founders at Startup CPG's Alley Rally meetup, a superb wine-alternative brand and why Mike might not be welcome at a certain booth in a year's time. Later, they also sampled reformulated versions of “big name” candy bars and discussed findings from a fish-laden trade event. 36:32: Interview: Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder/CEO, Mason Dixie Foods – We last spoke with Abuelhiga in March, 2021 following the company's $6.3 million Series A funding round, which preceded the launch of its popular biscuit breakfast sandwiches. In the time since, Mason Dixie has experienced remarkable growth, with revenue up 300% over the past year, according to the company. It also launched a national partnership with Marriott Select Brand Hotels, where its grab-and- go breakfast items are stocked in over 3,500 of the chain's locations. This past week the company  also introduced three new product lines at Expo West 2023: Liege Waffle Sandwiches, Liege Waffles and Ready-to-Heat Biscuits. In this interview, Abuelhiga discussed lessons learned from her nearly nine years as an entrepreneur, including those about raising capital, customer service, and sexism and bias in the food industry, among other topics. Brands in this episode: Fishwife, Empress Hot Sauce, Resist Nutrition, Sunwink, Tahoe Artesian Water, Katrina Brewing, Kula Ice Cream, Funky Mello, Pocket's Chocolate, Points, Wise Bar, Proxies, Acid League, Bokksu, Mason Dixie Foods, Trip, Taika, Centr, Agua Bonita, Gigantic Candy, Wixter Seafood, Thunder's Catch, Barnacle Foods, Wild Legend

Re-Air of Episode 148 from May 20th, 2022 // Danny Taing, Founder & CEO of Bokksu, shares his journey from academia, tech, and founding Bokksu, a direct-to-consumer snack subscription and e-grocer highlighting snacks from Japan and beyond. Learn more at bokksu.com and @bokksu everywhere.Meet DannyDanny Taing is the Founder & CEO of Bokksu, a New York and Tokyo-based D2C snack subscription and e-grocer that delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to over 100 countries. Providing Japan's traditional makers with a platform to share their goods with a global audience, Bokksu is helping to support, preserve, and promote their craft, while making it easier for the rest of the world to discover, buy, and love authentic Japanese goods.The son of Cambodian-Chinese refugees, Danny was born in NYC and raised in NJ. He received a dual Bachelor's in Psychology and Communication, and a Master's in Sociology, all from Stanford University. He then worked as a marketing strategist at Google HQ. After that, he relocated to Japan for a position at Rakuten. It was there, during the four years he spent living and working in Tokyo, that he developed his deep love of Japanese food and culture (as well as met his wonderful husband).Following Rakuten, Taing returned to New York to study Computer Science at Columbia University. Inspired by his passion for Japanese culture, Asian-American representation, and entrepreneurship, Taing founded Bokksu in 2015 with $5,000 of his own savings. Utilizing every skill and contact he had, Taing was able to go from concept to launch in just three months, without an additional penny of outside funding. And he sold through his first run of boxes in less than a week. Today, the company is valued at $100M and employs a staff of 50, 80% of whom are BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+; a metric Taing is particularly proud of.In his spare time, Danny is an avid rock climber, fierce board game competitor, and, along with his husband, anime binge-watcher.Meet BokksuBokksu delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to customers around the world. Founded by Danny Taing in 2015, the New York and Tokyo-based D2C company partners with traditional makers throughout Japan to share their craft with over 100 countries via its snack subscription service, curated market of premium lifestyle goods, and online Asian grocery store. By providing Japan's traditional makers with a platform to share their goods with a global audience, Bokksu is helping to support, preserve, and promote their craft, while making it easier for the rest of the world to discover, buy, and love authentic Japanese goods. 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Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 158 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Danny Taing on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to amplify Asian voices and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Danny Taing is the Founder & CEO of Bokksu, a New York and Tokyo-based D2C snack subscription and e-grocer that delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to over 100 countries. Providing Japan's traditional makers with a platform to share their goods with a global audience, Bokksu is helping to support, preserve, and promote their craft, while making it easier for the rest of the world to discover, buy, and love authentic Japanese goods. The son of Cambodian-Chinese refugees, Danny was born in NYC and raised in NJ. He received a dual Bachelor's in Psychology and Communication, and a Master's in Sociology, all from Stanford University. He then worked as a marketing strategist at Google HQ. After that, he relocated to Japan for a position at Rakuten. It was there, during the four years he spent living and working in Tokyo, that he developed his deep love of Japanese food and culture (as well as met his wonderful husband). Following Rakuten, Taing returned to New York to study Computer Science at Columbia University. Inspired by his passion for Japanese culture, Asian-American representation, and entrepreneurship, Taing founded Bokksu in 2015 with $5,000 of his own savings. Utilizing every skill and contact he had, Taing was able to go from concept to launch in just three months, without an additional penny of outside funding. And he sold through his first run of boxes in less than a week. Today, the company is valued at $100M and employs a staff of 50, 80% of whom are BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+; a metric Taing is particularly proud of. In his spare time, Danny is an avid rock climber, fierce board game competitor, and anime binge-watcher. This episode is sponsored by SaneBox. We all get so much email. SaneBox makes sure that only important email stays in your inbox and directs all the other distracting stuff into your SaneLater folder. It also has nifty features like the SaneBlackHole, where you can drag messages from senders you never want to hear from again, and SaneReminders to ping you if someone hasn't replied to your email by a certain date. You can use SaneBox with any email client or phone, anywhere you check your email. Visit sanebox.com/ahn today to start your free two-week trial and get a $25 credit. To stay connected with the AHN community, please join our AHN directory: bit.ly/AHNDirectory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

Danny Taing, Founder & CEO of Bokksu, shares his journey from academia, tech, and eventually to founding Bokksu, a direct-to-consumer snack subscription and e-grocer highlighting snacks from Japan and beyond. Learn more at Bokksu.com and @bokksu everywhereMeet DannyDanny Taing is the Founder & CEO of Bokksu, a New York and Tokyo-based D2C snack subscription and e-grocer that delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to over 100 countries. Providing Japan's traditional makers with a platform to share their goods with a global audience, Bokksu is helping to support, preserve, and promote their craft, while making it easier for the rest of the world to discover, buy, and love authentic Japanese goods.The son of Cambodian-Chinese refugees, Danny was born in NYC and raised in NJ. He received a dual Bachelor's in Psychology and Communication, and a Master's in Sociology, all from Stanford University. He then worked as a marketing strategist at Google HQ. After that, he relocated to Japan for a position at Rakuten. It was there, during the four years he spent living and working in Tokyo, that he developed his deep love of Japanese food and culture (as well as met his wonderful husband). Following Rakuten, Taing returned to New York to study Computer Science at Columbia University. Inspired by his passion for Japanese culture, Asian-American representation, and entrepreneurship, Taing founded Bokksu in 2015 with $5,000 of his own savings. Utilizing every skill and contact he had, Taing was able to go from concept to launch in just three months, without an additional penny of outside funding. And he sold through his first run of boxes in less than a week. Today, the company is valued at $100M and employs a staff of 50, 80% of whom are BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+; a metric Taing is particularly proud of.In his spare time, Danny is an avid rock climber, fierce board game competitor, and, along with his husband, anime binge-watcher.Meet BokksuBokksu delivers authentic Japanese food and lifestyle products to customers around the world. Founded by Danny Taing in 2015, the New York and Tokyo-based D2C company partners with traditional makers throughout Japan to share their craft with over 100 countries via its snack subscription service, curated market of premium lifestyle goods, and online Asian grocery store. By providing Japan's traditional makers with a platform to share their goods with a global audience, Bokksu is helping to support, preserve, and promote their craft, while making it easier for the rest of the world to discover, buy, and love authentic Japanese goods. Bokksu is a proudly LGBTQ+ and AAPI-owned company.Connect with Bokksuhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bokksu/https://www.instagram.com/bokksu/https://www.facebook.com/bokksuhttps://twitter.com/bokksuhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bokksuThis episode is supported by Penguin Random HouseThis month and every month, Penguin Random House invites readers to uplift AANHPI stories and #RepresentAsianStories! Thanks to our friends at Penguin Random House, I added Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, Know My Name by Chanel Miller, and Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho to my Asian American Book Shelf. We're also excited to read My Monster and Me by Nadia Hussain to our kids and to cook up amazing meals with recipes from Korean American by Eric Kim. For more incredible books by AANHPI authors, visit PRH.com/RepresentAsianStories! From page-turning fiction to hilarious memoirs, there's a book for everyone. Go to PRH.com/RepresentAsianStories to explore the lists!Today and everyday, support Asian American Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors and storytellers.// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

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Subscription boxes can be a tough business. Most of these startups shine brightly as they burn through investor capital and flame out well before becoming profitable. But there are exceptions. So today we sit down with Danny Taing, the founder of Bokksu, to learn what he and the team did differently, how they obtained substantial VC funding, and where they are going from here. We also talk about Japan's unique snack culture and the surprising insight is has to offer about Japanese culture in general. It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it. Show Notes Why the world needed one more subscription box startup What Japanese snacks (and food in general) are different Strategic storytelling: aka "When you are talking about snacks, you are not really talking about snacks." Meet the world's happiest QA team Why Bokkusu could succeed when so many subscription-box startups ad failed Growing from zero to 1,000 and then 1,000 to 10,000 What really goes into the box Which Japanese snacks are most loved overseas The strategic expansion to Bokksu Market and Bokksu Grocery How a food startup can raise real money in a world of software-focused VCs Why "Japanese culture" startups almost always fail   Links from the Founder Everything you evert wanted to know about Bokksu Check out some amazing snack pictures Follow Danny on Twitter @dannytaing Bokksu's amazing Maker Videos (seriously, these are great) Transcript Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan's most successful entrepreneurs. I'm Tim Romero and thanks for listening. Now, I'm going to warn you in advance. This episode is going to make you hungry. Danny Taing founded Bokksu to sell unique Japanese snacks to the world. And we spent a lot of time talking about sweet and savory snacks and all of the unique cakes and the baked goods so be ready for it. Now, both subscription boxes and e-commerce from regional foods are both very hard business models for startups. They're popular but almost all of them fail and fail fast. Danny explains that when he started, almost everyone was highly skeptical. And by the way, that includes your humble narrator as well. I knew Danny when he was just starting. Well today, Danny explains what he did differently. How he evolved from skirting the law as a snack smuggler to growing a trusted consumer base to receiving $22 million in investment to building $100 million dollar company. This episode is a masterclass on how you need to change not only your strategy, but also change who you are at every step of your journey. But you know, Danny tells that story a lot better than I can so let's get right to the interview. Interview  Tim: So we're sitting here with Danny Taing Bokksu, who is delivering tasty Japanese snacks to the entire world. So thanks for sitting down with us, Danny.  Danny: Thanks for having me, Tim. It's a pleasure to be here.  Tim: That was a really simple introduction of Bokksu. I'm sure you can explain it much better than I can. So what exactly is it that Bokksu does?  Danny: Yeah. So our mission is to kind of bridge cultures through authentic Japanese food and snacks and products. We do this by, as you just mentioned, delivering these delicious Japanese snacks worldwide in our monthly curated snack subscription box. We have a whole lot of products from there but I'm happy to get into that later.  Tim: Yeah, and I do want to dive into it. You guys have come a long way. It expanded a lot since you started, and you've delivered over a million boxes of snacks, which is awesome. So what exactly is a subscription box?  Danny: Many people already know about subscription boxes out there. But what makes box really special is that we directly partner with the centuries old family snack bigger businesses throughout Japan, everything from Hokkaido red bean buns to Kyoto matcha cakes and Okinawa chinsukos.

Bokksu, which connects U.S. customers with Japanese snacks, is still bullish on subscription boxes, according to its founder and CEO Danny Taing. The company, which first launched in 2016, began by offering a subscription box that featured Japanese snacks that were never before available in the U.S. Growth for the first few years was on the slower side, as the company remained mostly bootstrapped. Two years after launching, the company really started to hit its stride. And is now expanding beyond subscription boxes and launching its own marketplace. "In early 2018, we had about 1,000 subscribers, and in just one month, we grew that to over 3,000," Taing said on the Modern Retail Podcast. "It was because of this viral Facebook kind of campaign." With that growth, however, came some struggles. "The warehouse in Japan was not equipped to deal with triple the amount of orders," Taing said. "And that was way before I had a logistics team or director." But Bokksu was able to roll with the punches and still grow. The company has doubled its revenue and customer base every year since 2018. This came as other subscription box brands like Birchbox faced major headwinds. But, according to Taing, Bokksu never experienced subscription fatigue. "I think what helped was that we have a very strong underlying product that changes every month that a lot of people get a lot of value from," said Taing. "It's not faddy." Earlier this year, Bokksu closed a $22 million Series A round of funding, giving it a $100 million valuation. That happened after years of receiving nos from VCs. For Taing, it was validation that his company had staying power. With this cash infusion, Bokksu is focusing on its marketplace expansion. Still, Bokksu remains focused on its hero product. "Subscriptions are still the majority," said Taing. "That's our core thing."

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​​In the latest episode of Subscriptions: Scaled, we meet with Danny Taing, Founder and CEO at Bokksu. Bokksu offers premium subscription boxes of snacks, treats, and candies originating from Japan.The episode begins with Danny explaining the concept of Bokksu. He explains why he started the subscription box and shares his experience of first creating the brand alone. We learn that Danny went on to find a business partner, and he explains how this helped Bokksu grow as a brand.Danny also discusses the logistics of setting up Bokksu and the challenges it brought. We also learn about the brand's customer base, which consists of many people who are foodies or are simply interested in learning more about Japanese culture.We learn what marketing techniques work best for Bokksu, too. Danny explains that one of the main channels they use to advertise is YouTube, and they hope to capitalize on using TikTok soon. We also learn all about the subscription model and how the team at Bokksu aims to retain customers.This episode comes to a close with Danny sharing what he thinks the future of Bokksu will look like.Discover how Danny Taing, Founder and CEO at Bokksu, started the Japanese food subscription box entirely on his own by tuning into the latest episode of Subscriptions: Scaled.BokksuYouTubeTiktokReady to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.

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Our Heroes return to your regularly scheduled mayhem after a good number of things that got in the way or recording over the last month. However, this is an extra long podcast to try and start to make it up to you. Mike and Tyler talk about a good many things including natural selection, abortions, Texas, government surveillance, ivermectin, strip clubs, Dragon Maid, Seven Deadly Sins, Star Wars: Visions, Squid Game, Idaten Dieties the last Anitube Anthology, Sleeping Dogs, Nioh, Metroid Fusion and oh so much more. Enjoy listening, and if you'd like to support the channel remember you can use code BPOP for 10-30% off Gfuel order and code Bonsai10 for 10% off your next Bokksu subscription!

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We talk about everything that came to our minds recently: unboxing a subscription box of Japanese snacks, learning Japanese, Kenneth's "thick skin" and being shameless, the shitstorm at Activision Blizzard and the upcoming Olympics. Join us for an episode of randomness. Want us to talk about a certain topic? Hit us up! Bokksu referral link: http://rwrd.io/4fihf7e Olympics Human Pictogram: https://youtu.be/LARpJpoufzM?t=80

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Our long time listeners know that Nick is obsessed with fun flavors of Kit Kats and spent much of the early pandemic trying to track down mint Kit Kats. Which are delicious. As part of our research into flavored Kit Kats, we discovered that there are literally hundreds of Kit Kat flavors in Japan. We decided we need to taste these flavors and share our experience with all of you.Luckily for our wallets, we didn't have to fly to Japan to try all of the Kit Kat flavors, instead we purchased a Japanese Kit Kat Variety Party Box from Bokksu.com. Bokksu is a company that's set out to empower Japan's traditional snackmakers by sharing their authentic food and stories with the world. We were just happy to try the 18 flavors of Kit Kats in the box.Flavors ranged from odd (Azuki Red Bean & Strawberry Sandwich) to normal (plain Kit Kats) to really fun (Mt. Fuji Strawberry Cheesecake) and everywhere in between. Join us on our journey down the Kit Kat rabbit hole.If you would like to try your own Japanese Kit Kats, or any of the other authentic Japanese snacks available on Bokksu, use this link to save $15 on your first order. We also tried the OFU Smoked Crackers and Peanuts as a salty snack to go with all the chocolate, and may stock up on ramen soon!We hope you enjoyed this bonus episode and would love to hear if you have any other taste off ideas for us to try! If you'd like to stay in touch with us, here's how:Watch on YouTube Subscribe on YouTubeVisit our websiteLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramGet links to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite appOr email us at: hello /at/ dinnerlusdrinks /dot/ comCheers everybody, we'll talk to you soon!~ Bridget and Nick

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Our guest is Danny Taing who is the founder of Bokksu.  Bokksu means box in Japanese.  His company Bokksu delivers to your door the experience of tasting authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and teas sourced directly from generations-old small family businesses.  If you visit Japan, you will instantly know that Japanese people are quite obsessed with both savory and sweet snacks.  Elaborately packaged products are ubiquitous and you can easily get addicted to them.  In this episode, we will discuss how Danny got into Japanese snacks, why he decided to start a business to deliver them to your door outside Japan, unique Japanese snacks, artisanal producers he works with and much, much more!!!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.  

In this month's episode, Beth and Sarah recount the events that happened at the very very beginning of 2021. Like our podcast? Buy Beth and Sarah a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SitstillpodcastGlen Kushner: Justice Matters - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWmonkmTk5NbvmVnc7f70w Editor's Note: This episode was recorded on January 20th, 2021, some of the topics we cover in this episode have had new information come to light and other events have happened. Have thoughts about this topic, or a topic you want us to talk about? Give us a call! (602) 888-4907‬ Due to COVID-19, Sit Still and Listen is produced via Zoom conference call, as Sarah and Beth Cornell are adhering to the social distancing guidelines. This has caused a slight shift in production but we hope this new platform allows for more interaction with our audience. Credits: Photo by @parttimeportraits on Unsplash Book with Coffee Stain, Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Black and White Microphone, Photo by Gene Jeter on Unsplash Coffee Cup on Wood Table, Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash Mixer, Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/From our affiliates: Audible: http://www.audibletrial.com/sitstillandlistenAmazon Music: getamazonmusic.com/sitstillandlistenBecome a Learn It Live Conscious Expert!Discover Japan through its snacks!Get your first Bokksu for $15 off through the end of February.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bethcornell)

In this installment of the podcast, as a snowstorm begins to blanket the northeastern US, JR tells Nef about some of his recently-obtained video games with a truly Japanese flair - Yakuza 0 and Densha de Go. Topics also include the Buffalo Bills, the issues surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, game controllers for people with disabilities and the approval of a COVID vaccine. JR then tears into three snacks from December's Bokksu box to close out the program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

You can all stop asking, we finally filmed in front of Gap! Guests include teens on their way to do nitrous, a man who still likes to let loose in the pandemic, and a woman whose friend makes clothes for Kanye! Filmed on San Fernando Blvd in Burbank, California. Use code PBO10 and click here to order from Bokksu!

This episode we're talking to Danny Taing, Founder & CEO of Bokksu. We talk about inventory management as a cornerstone of a curated subscription box and how the inventory chain is the key to growth. Danny shares his ethos of connecting to subscribers and delivering a cultural experience every month. He discusses his passion for letting other people experience his culture, the history behind his brand and his motivation to scale the company through difficult times. We also chat about user-generated content driving growth in unexpected ways and the value in long tailed marketing efforts in an attempt to be everywhere in an omnichannel world.

In this week’s episode, Beth and Sarah open another box of Japanese snacks. This time they are from Okinawa. Want a box? Visit their website! http://rwrd.io/zmi5sfx and save $10 on your first Bokksu! Have thoughts about this topic, or a topic you want us to talk about? Give us a call! (602) 888-4907‬ Due to COVID-19, Sit Still and Listen is produced via Zoom conference call, as Sarah and Beth Cornell are adhering to the social distancing guidelines. This has caused a slight shift in production but we hope this new platform allows for more interaction with our audience.YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4zzxktykmUCredits: Mixer, Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash Study And Relax by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music for Intro/Outro bedtime after a coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bethcornell)

WHAT IF FREEZA TURNED GOOD? - Dragon Ball Discussion: After many attempts at making a good story about this, I think I have a decent idea about what might happen had #Frieza started to think differently about his situation after the Namek Saga of #DragonBallZ . Would he be different? How would he remove himself from King Cold, his father? There are a lot of things that happened after the match between him and Super Saiyan Son Goku arrived...will he find answers within DBZ? #DragonBallSuperIf you wish to support the podcast series, visit https://masako.cc/lookoutBokksu | Premium Snacks from Japan ​Get 10% off (save up to $44) your own authentic Japanese snack box from Bokksu using my code MASA10Support the show (https://masako.cc/lookout)

Emma Castiel, a cosplayer of Sarah Yoshida based in England, joins JR and Nef for her first XAR podcast this year. Emma is congratulated for attaining the rank of "Captain" in her latest Dungeons and Dragons adventure, and we chat about her recent Sarah Yoshida-related projects. Also, Nef covers some legal news in the world of Anime streaming, JR ribs Nef about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Emma's roll of a D20 decides what JR will eat out of his latest Bokksu snack box from Japan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

In this week’s episode, Beth and Sarah unbox the Japanese snack box Bokksu! Want a box? Visit their website! http://rwrd.io/zmi5sfx and save $10 on your first Bokksu! Have thoughts about this topic, or a topic you want us to talk about? Give us a call! (602) 888-4907‬ Due to COVID-19, Sit Still and Listen is produced via Zoom conference call, as Sarah and Beth Cornell are adhering to the social distancing guidelines. This has caused a slight shift in production but we hope this new platform allows for more interaction with our audience. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/UEGDQ01mx-s Credits: Book with Coffee Stain, Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Black and White Microphone, Photo by Gene Jeter on Unsplash Coffee Cup on Wood Table, Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash Mixer, Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash Music for Intro/Outro bedtime after a coffee by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Photograph by Takanori Nakanowatari #podcast #Bokksu #SitStillandListenSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bethcornell)

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with the founder and CEO of one of the biggest and most popular Japanese Subscription boxes on the market today, Danny Taing of Bokksu!Before Bokksu was known as a trailblazing New York and Tokyo-based D2C e-commerce and media platform for Japanese snack food and media, Danny had lived in Japan for four years.Danny originally bootstrapped Bokksu from 20 subscribers to 3 million dollars!  What started out as a passion for authentic and real Japanese snack food, quickly swelled to a high 7 figure business in just a few short years.  Bokksu has now been featured in Buzzfeed, the Wall Street Journal, Eater and Mashable amongst others.  Bokksu has been able to lean on and utilize both Japanese snack makers and fulfillment centers, as well as their North American office which houses all the ads, creative and marketing.  They source only real Japanese food, and partner directly with centuries old family snack makers in Japan to live out their mission of bridging people together and sustaining culture through authentic food and media.In his spare time, Danny is an avid rock climber who loves to get into fierce battles with friends over board games.  Ah yes, the competitive spirit of a true entrepreneur… I love it. Episode Link: https://thesubscriptionboxshow.com/podcast-1 This episode is sponsored by Louis and Lea.  Visit https://louisandlea.com for everything from Birth to Birthday!  Tired of not knowing what are the essentials for mom and baby during first year?  Get YOUR FREE RESOURCES at https://louisandlea/pages/resources  @officiallouisandlea on Instagram  Use discount code “SUBSCRIPTION” at check out for 10% OFF!!!The Subscription Box Show shareable Trailerhttps://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/podcast-1/blog-post-title-one-a3yprGuest Links:E-commerce platform that Danny currently use: Shopify, Recharge and KlaviyoDanny's favorite subscription box: FabFitFunDanny's favorite social media platform: FacebookBokksu Documentary: https://www.bokksu.com/snackbitesBokksu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bokksuBokksu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bokksu/Bokksu Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokksuHost Links:The Subscription Box Show Website: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.comConnect with Eric Musick: https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/contact2The Subscription Box Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's email: eric@thesubscriptionboxshow.comEric Musick's Instagram: @thesubscriptionboxshow or https://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshowThe Subscription Box Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2960087864057955/To request being on TSBS, please book a call with Eric at:

With half of 2020 now gone (where is the reset button?) we conclude the first season of our brand new podcast. JR and Nef discuss everything from fireworks gripes to new manga apps. Nef finally receives a special crochet present from Shinigami Liz (Moonbase Crochet), and JR snacks on some Okinawa treats from Bokksu. Thanks to everyone that has supported the show so far, and we look forward to bringing you more content as the summer progresses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

It's JR and Nef with the first XAR podcast for June. JR gives his take on the first episode of the 2013 anime Ace of Diamond, and Nef suggests why that might be the best baseball to watch on television right now. Discussion then turns to the world of Japanese hydroplane racing (Boat Race), a legal gambling sport in the country. In the second half of the program, JR feasts on citrus-themed snacks from his latest Japanese snack subscription box. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

In the first podcast for the month of May, Nef talks about the ups and downs in securing his brand new Nefmobile. We also talk about some light-hearted and interesting news from Japan in the current world that we live in, which includes a recent record accomplishment for "Plastic Love" singer Mariya Takeuchi, now on top of the world in Japanese music. The show also includes another taste test from JR with the last of his sakura-themed Bokksu snacks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

In the last 3 years, Danny Taing has grown his company Bokksu from $0 to $5 million in annual revenue.In this episode we dive deep into:- Branding: why you need it more than ever in 2020- Marketing: what to do about rising ad costs- Vision: how a big vision will motivate you and reduce stress and anxietyAnd of course, much more - listen now!The 5-Minute Ecommerce Email Marketing HackStop leaving money on the table. Without great email marketing, you're missing out on 6-7 figures per year of revenue and profit.Download this checklist, go through it, and in less than 5 minutes you'll know exactly what you need to do to increase your email revenue.This is our secret sauce and we're giving it all away for free, no strings attached.Click here to download the checklist for free.Links:WavebreakBokksuLearn more about WavebreakThis episode is sponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 10,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart emails and more.Rewind - Automatic Backups — Get peace of mind with daily, automatic Shopify and Klaviyo backups.

JRHorse and NefCanuck take you through our first podcast of February! Nef will talk about a recent situation developing with Funimation and their distribution of the anime "Interspecies Reviewers", and we sound the last call for JR's appearance on the NHK World-Japan broadcasting service. We'll also recap the "Big Game", and for the cherry on top, JR nearly cries after eating a particular snack from Bokksu's February subscription box. At the end of the episode, we preview the next podcast with a clip from our interview with Deerly Cosplay. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

On this show we interview Invisible Wonders Cosplay, the first cosplayer of color to portray our station mascot Sarah Yoshida. We dive into her love for the Japanese culture and for dance, and she tells us about her big moments in the spotlight, such as when one of her cosplays was approved by none other than the real "Killmonger". Also, JR reviews his first tasting box from Bokksu, one of a growing number of Japanese subscription box services delivering the freshest from Japan every month. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/animeradio/support

Danny Taing is the founder and CEO of Bokksu, a monthly subscription service that delivers curated boxes of Japanese snacks and teas to your door. Danny was the first guest of SelfMade Stories back in October of 2018. Almost a year later he’s back to share how he has scaled his business to 7-figures without Venture dollars and built an even better product without changing the price. In 2019 they raised $1 million, expanded to Amazon, and built an engaging Facebook group of over 1,000 customers. He’s made some key hires that were essential to his growth and has really shifted his focus to telling the story behind Bokksu to his community of fans. Check them out on Instagram @bokksu or online at bokksu.com. Keep an eye out for all of the new and exciting things Bokksu has on the way and order yourself a box before they finally raise the price.

Today we’re talking to Danny Taing (“Tang”), Founder and CEO of Japanese snack subscription company Bokksu. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at how the recent tariffs on imports from China are putting a strain on retailers.

Brian speaks with Danny Taing, founder and CEO of Bokksu, a monthly subscription service that delivers curated boxes of Japanese snacks and teas to your door. He developed his passion for food and travel during his four years working in Japan. Danny takes us through his journey from working at e-commerce giant Rakuten to using his knowledge of web development to create Bokksu.

Sometimes food is the whole reason for a trip, but other times, like what we'll hear about in Episode 106 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, it's the unusual food experiences (planned or unplanned) that are what you remember. In this episode I chat first with Eva Westerling, who had some particularly unusual eating experiences while on a ten-day hike in the desert in Oman. Some parts of this chat are not for the squeamish! Next up I talk with Jacky Lamenzo about comfort food when we travel and about her experiences of eating like the locals when she was a teacher in China. Finally, I talk with Matt and Marilyn from Words With Winos about some of the more unusual foods they have tasted on their travels around the world, particularly in Asia - and if you don't like creepy-crawlies, you may not want to imitate them!  Links: My tasty sponsor Bokksu –  https://bokksu.com/ - remember to use THOUGHT5 to get $5 off any order of amazing Japanese snacks Eva’s blog Not Scared of the Jet Lag - http://www.notscaredofthejetlag.com Jacky Lamenzo - blog post about her food experiences in China - https://www.jackylamenzo.com/blog/2016/6/20/my-foodiversary   Marilyn and Matt’s site Words with Winos - http://wordswithwinos.com Episode 62 on Foodie Lessons from Travel - https://notaballerina.com/62  Episode 23 on Foreign Food - https://notaballerina.com/23 Episode 1 on Food in a Foreign Language - https://notaballerina.com/01 Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina    Show notes: http://notaballerina.com/106

I asked in the Thoughtful Travellers Facebook group for some ideas for celebrating the milestone of releasing Episode 100 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast and Emma came up with the fabulous idea of going behind the scenes. Thanks to everyone who pitched in with more questions and especially to Kati Craythorn who offered to interview me. This episode is a chat with Kati asking me those questions and it was so much fun to talk about the origins of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, some of the technical behind the scenes stuff, what I like and dislike about creating the podcast and how it's changed me. It was just wonderful to talk to Kati about all these topics and I hope you all enjoy listening to it too. Links: Hands On Journeys/Thoughtful Travel Meet Up - 27th June 2018 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-journeys-thoughtful-travel-meet-up-tickets-46836956598 "Arigatou" to sponsor Bokksu - http://bokksu.com - use the code THOUGHT5 to get $5 off your Japanese snack box order (do it - they're delicious!) Thank you to Kati who interviewed me for this episode - she's from Queensland and Beyond - https://queenslandandbeyond.com  Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina    Show notes: http://notaballerina.com/100

Travel safety is often a concern and I'm sure I'm not the only one who checks government safety advisory messages (often with a grain of salt, it must be said) before I travel to a new destination. But honestly, crazy things can happen whether you're at home or abroad and I tend to agree with Pam Lynch, one of the guests in Episode 99 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, when she talks about the sentiment that either it was meant to be your time or it wasn't. In this episode, I start by talking to Pam about her experience of the Nepal earthquake of 2015. I know Pam well and have heard her speak about this close call many times, and yet every time she tells the tale I end up with goose bumps down my arms and shivers down my spine. You just never know what's around the corner, and Pam tells the tale in a way that will make you think. My second guest is Margarita Pas, a Polish globetrotter now based in the United States, who tells me about a trip she took to Namibia. It's a great warning tale about being prepared and how it's often easy to be poorly prepared when we don't know the place - I know I have sometimes done things abroad I would never be silly enough to do at home, but it's hard to know all the details when you're in an unfamiliar place. Margarita took a rather exciting road trip and came out fine and able to tell the tale - and it's well worth a listen. Links: My tasty sponsor Bokksu - https://bokksu.com - remember to use THOUGHT5 to get $5 off any order of amazing Japanese snacks Pam's blog Travelling Bag - http://travellingbag.com.au Pam's book "How the Hell Did I Get Here?" - http://amzn.to/2Gs4QzJ Margarita's blog - http://margaritagypsy.com Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina    Show notes: http://notaballerina.com/99  

Ever got lost when you've been travelling? In my experience getting lost usually means you have a fun story to tell and that is definitely the case with the guests in this episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast.  First up I chat with Kelly from Global Goose who had a bit of an incident following a hiking trail in the jungle in Borneo. All worked out well, of course, because Kelly lived to tell the tale on my podcast!! Next I talk to Erin from Oregon Girl Around the World who has a hilarious tale to tell of a family trip in Latvia. Let's just say that Erin will be a lot more careful with her Latvian place names in the future! Finally, I chat to Sandra Muller who has a particularly interesting perspective on getting lost when she travels (and one I wish I could adopt myself!). Links: My tasty sponsor Bokksu - https://bokksu.com - remember to use THOUGHT5 to get $5 off any order of amazing Japanese snacks Kelly’s site Global Goose - http://www.global-goose.com Erin at Oregon Girl Around the World - http://oregongirlaroundtheworld.com/ Erin’s post about bob sledding near Sigulda https://oregongirlaroundtheworld.com/latvia/wild-winter-fun-in-latvia-slide-down-the-olympic-bobsled-track-in-sigulda/ Sandra Muller - www.sandralmuller.com    Sandra’s new project is The Smarter Writer www.thesmarterwriter.com  Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Tweet me @amandakendle Hashtag #thoughtfultravelpod Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NotABallerina    Show notes: http://notaballerina.com/98