Podcast appearances and mentions of misha yurchenko

In this episode of the FocusCore Podcast, Tokyo-based certified meditation teacher Misha Yurchenko discusses the importance of mindfulness, especially in corporate settings. With over a decade of experience, Misha shares his journey through burnout and how it led him to found Tokyo Mindfulness. The conversation covers how mindfulness can be integrated into daily life and corporate culture, the distinct roles of mindfulness and meditation, and practical advice for new leaders. This insightful discussion offers actionable steps for leaders and individuals seeking to enhance their well-being and productivity.The latest FocusCore Salary Guide is here: 2025 Salary Guide In this episode you will hear:How Misha overcame his severe burnout from his venture-funded startupWhy the Western concept of mindfulness is not so common in JapanThe importance of short, consistent mindfulness practices Corporate examples such as the story of Rakuten's successful implementation of mindfulness programsAbout Misha:Misha Yurchenko is a Tokyo-based certified meditation teacher with over a decade of meditation experience. He has attended retreats worldwide, practicing a range of techniques. After experiencing extreme burnout from his venture-funded startup, he retreated to the mountains for a month of meditation. He later founded Tokyo Mindfulness, dedicated to helping others break free from their limitations. Misha combines meditation, breathwork, and nervous system healing in a practical and integrated approach to assist people in letting go of the ego, releasing old habit patterns, and finding inner freedom. He is the author of several books, writes a weekly Substack, and lives in Nerima with his family.Connect with Misha :Website: https://tokyomindfulness.com/Events & Retreats: https://www.meetup.com/pro/conscious-living-japan/Community & Newsletter: https://tokyomindfulness.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyomindfulnessjapan/Connect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ “Doin' the Uptown Lowdown,” used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out www.thetinman.co. Support independent musicians and artists.

On the latest episode of the podcast we are discussing burnout and mindfulness with the founder of Tokyo Mindfulness, Misha Yurchenko. Misha has some amazing insights to share with you all about the pattern of burnout he experienced repeatedly in his work life, and how he broke this pattern. Many people can still experience burnout or stress after finding their ikigai, so this conversation is an important reminder that part of ikigai is having room in your mind. Listen to the episode to hear more about how to make this room and break those destructive work patterns!If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. In this episode you'll hear:Misha's formula for what suffering is and how to lower it in your lifeAbout Misha's experience of burnout whilst running a startupHow the quality of the hours you work can affect you more than the quantityThe importance of taking ‘proper' breaks and holidaysHow Misha made changes in his life to stop the patterns that led to burnoutAbout Misha:Misha Yurchenko is a Tokyo-based certified meditation teacher with over ten years of meditation experience. He has attended retreats worldwide, practicing a range of techniques. His primary practices today are samatha-vipassana and the Brahmaviharas in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.After experiencing extreme burnout from his venture-funded startup, he retreated to the mountains for a month of meditation. He later founded Tokyo Mindfulness, dedicated to helping others break free from their limitations. Misha combines meditation, breathwork, and nervous system healing in a practical and integrated approach to assist people in letting go of the ego, releasing old habit patterns, and finding inner freedom.He is the author of several books, writes a weekly Substack, and lives in Nerima with his family.Connect with Misha:Website: https://tokyomindfulness.com/Substack: https://mishayurchenko.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyomindfulnessjapan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misha-yurchenko-88458565/Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/pro/conscious-living-japan/Connect with JenniferLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/ Instagram Coaching and Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ikigaiwithjennifershinkai/Instagram Artist: https://www.instagram.com/jennifershinkai/YouTube:

Tyson Batino is a native of Hawaii who came to Japan as an English teacher, worked in human resources, and ultimately founded three companies in Japan. He now coaches founders who want to scale their businesses. Some topics covered in today's interview include investing in relationships with mentors, the importance of being clear on what you want in order to be successful in any field, and the importance of understanding the sales cycle of your prospective clients before launching into business. Today's Language: せんぱい se-n-pa-i kanji: 先輩 meaning: senior (at work or school), elder, superior Tyson's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tysonbatino/ coaching business: www.scalingyourcompany.com Japanese online lessons: www.japanswitch.com Related Episodes: Exploring and Thriving in the Changing World of Startups in Japan with Fuminori Gunji: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Exploring-and-Thriving-in-the-Changing-World-of-Startups-in-Japan-with-Fuminori-Gunji-e176n4q Tackling Law, Entrepreneurship, and a Purposeful Life in Japan with Catherine O'Connell: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Tackling-Law--Entrepreneurship--and-a-Purposeful-Life-in-Japan-with-Catherine-OConnell-e19j77p How to Make it Big in Japan: Navigating Culture, Burnout, and Entrepreneurship with Misha Yurchenko: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/How-to-Make-it-Big-in-Japan-Navigating-Culture--Burnout--and-Entrepreneurship-with-Misha-Yurchenko-et1045 Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated and making content: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Fuminori Gunji, CEO of TokyoMate. Fuminori Gunji was a founding team member of Softbank Robotics from 2013 to 2016, leading Softbank's domestic B2B businesses and overseas expansion efforts. In 2017, Fuminori Gunji headed business development for MakeLeaps. By the end of 2018, Gunji had successfully closed MakeLeaps' M&A deal with Ricoh and went on to lead MakeLeaps in 2019 as COO. In June of 2021, Fuminori Gunji accepted the role of chief executive officer of TokyoMate, a Tokyo-based Office-as-a-Service startup providing virtual bilingual assistants, virtual mailboxes, virtual office addresses, and virtual bilingual receptionists--with the mission of “making it easier to live, work, and do business in Japan.” Topics we cover today include the shifting views of startups in Japan, structural issues that have held back innovation in Japan (and what may be changing), as well as how a few simple perspective changes can make you a more effective communicator in Japan. Today's Japanese: かおがひろい ka-o ga hi-ro-i 顔が広い Meaning: well-known, having diverse set of connections, well-connected Fuminori's Links: TokyoMate Blog: https://tokyomate.jp/blog TokyoMate Website: https://tokyomate.jp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuminori-gunji-38a22589/ Related Episodes: Finding Success in Japanese Universities, Startups, and Beyond with Austin Zeng: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Finding-Success-in-Japanese-Universities--Startups--and-Beyond-with-Austin-Zeng-e1687sh Why You Should Found Your Startup in Kobe with Masanori Nagamine: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Why-You-Should-Found-Your-Startup-in-Kobe-with-Masanori-Nagamine-eotr5u How to Make it Big in Japan: Navigating Culture, Burnout, and Entrepreneurship with Misha Yurchenko: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/How-to-Make-it-Big-in-Japan-Navigating-Culture--Burnout--and-Entrepreneurship-with-Misha-Yurchenko-et1045 Additional Reading: https://tokyomate.jp/blog/guide-to-japans-startup-ecosystem Japan as 196th (article by Richard Katz): https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/445356 Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

In today's episode, I'm sharing a conversation with Austin Zeng, a native of Singapore who first came to Japan on the MEXT scholarship, and is now actively involved in the startup space there. He's a developer, translator and interpreter, blogger, and even participates in a Japanese think tank. Some topics covered in today's episode include the ways in which the Japanese government is trying (and in some ways failing) to support foreign students who want to work in Japan, the common pitfalls that foreign students face in Japan, as well as thoughts on balancing integration with maintaining the unique value foreign workers have to offer the country. Today's Japanese: term: とくてい　ぎのう（ビザ） to-ku-te-i gi-no-u (bi-za) kanji: 特定　技能（ビザ） meaning: special/designated skill (visa) Austin's Links: Blog: https://austin-zeng.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-zeng-120a4563/ MEXT Scholars Association official website: https://mextsa.org/ MEXT Scholars Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mextscholars Related Episodes: How to Make it Big in Japan: Navigating Culture, Burnout, and Entrepreneurship with Misha Yurchenko: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/How-to-Make-it-Big-in-Japan-Navigating-Culture--Burnout--and-Entrepreneurship-with-Misha-Yurchenko-et1045 Communicating Your Value in the Japanese Job Market with Sam Thornton: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Communicating-Your-Value-in-the-Japanese-Job-Market-with-Sam-Thornton-ervoi9 Obstacles, Trends, and Ideas for Addressing the Japanese Talent Shortage with Alan Acosta: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Obstacles--Trends--and-Ideas-for-Addressing-the-Japanese-Talent-Shortage-with-Alan-Acosta-es7iep Additional MEXT Scholarship Information: https://www.transenzjapan.com/blog/ Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Misha Yurchenko. Misha was one of the guests in an earlier episode of the show, and the last time we checked in with him, he was trying to figure out the next step in his life after leaving the recruitment business in Japan. Since then, he has started a business in career coaching and moved to the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. He talks us through his challenging experiences of building a new company in a new country in this episode. All aspiring international entrepreneurs out there should definitely tune in and take some notes!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How you can get your start in the Netherlands as an entrepreneur by creating a company, opening a bank account, and getting your visa   ✔ The top reasons to pick the Netherlands for your next destination   ✔ A breakdown of the costs you can expect from legal fees, visa application fees, and more to get started in the Netherlands   ✔ How to balance work and life across cultures when starting a business in a brand new country   ✔ Whether you need to learn Dutch or can live in the Netherlands only speaking English   FIND Misha at:   ►  Misha's personal site and blog: https://mishayurchenko.me   ►  Carrus Career Coaching Website: https://carrus.io    ►  Misha's last appearance on the Expat Empire Podcast in episode 5: https://expatempire.com/eep-5-recruiting-talent-in-japan-with-misha-yurchenko/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Will Jasprizza, the managing director of Japan at the international business development consultancy, Intralink. Although born in Australia and educated as a lawyer, Will found himself starting a new life teaching English in Japan that eventually brought him to his current role, where he and his team works to make the expansion of foreign companies into Japan fast, easy, and cost effective. During the episode, Will discusses the importance of prioritizing positioning yourself as a reliable partner early in business relationships with Japanese companies, how business development has changed in Japan in recent years, and important changes in Japanese business practices that COVID has accelerated by years. Language: はんこ ha-n-ko Meaning: a stamp used as a personal seal in place of a signature, commonly used for paperwork and within Japanese companies Will's Links: Company: www.intralinkgroup.com GenkiEnglish (former company): https://genkienglish.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-jasprizza-4452972/ Related Episodes: Tourism and Covid-19: Effects and Opportunities in Japan with Bonson Lam: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Tourism-and-Covid-19-Effects-and-Opportunities-in-Japan-with-Bonson-Lam-ehut7k How to Make it Big in Japan: Navigating Culture, Burnout, and Entrepreneurship with Misha Yurchenko: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/How-to-Make-it-Big-in-Japan-Navigating-Culture--Burnout--and-Entrepreneurship-with-Misha-Yurchenko-et1045 Covid-19's Influence on Travel and Finding Your Place Professionally in Japan with Maya Matsuoka: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Covid-19s-Influence-on-Travel-and-Finding-Your-Place-Professionally-in-Japan-with-Maya-Matsuoka-ere7kv Additional Links: Contact page: https://www.intralinkgroup.com/en-GB/Contact-Us Client for 10+ years: https://www.goodfellow.com (CEO Stephen Aldersley) Eight (“Japanese LinkedIn”): https://8card.net/ Sansan (parent company of Eight): https://www.sansan.com Starbucks joint venture: https://www.starbucks.co.jp/en/company.html Japan digitizes signing procedures: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Japan-investors-swoop-for-digital-hanko-stocks Want to support the podcast? Check the podcast's ko-fi page to help keep me well-caffeinated: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan Be sure to follow or subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

In today's episode, I chat with Misha Yurchenko, founder of the global coaching startup platform, Carrus. He was previously based in Tokyo where he worked for several years as a recruiter helping tech companies like Facebook, Netflix and Amazon hire top talent. Today's Language: たんしんふにん ta-n-shi-n-fu-ni-n 単身赴任 meaning: a job transfer away from home (domestic or abroad), typically without one's family Misha's Links: Blog: https://mishayurchenko.me/ Career Coaching Platform: https://carrus.io/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Big-Japan-Stories-Lessons/dp/B08NVL69CM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misha-yurchenko-88458565/ Clubhouse: @themisha Related Episodes: Why You Should Found Your Startup in Kobe with Masanori Nagamine: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Why-You-Should-Found-Your-Startup-in-Kobe-with-Masanori-Nagamine-eotr5u Anil Raj on Entrepreneurship and Mentorship in Japan: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Anil-Raj-on-Entrepreneurship-and-Mentorship-in-Japan-egfc87 Successfully Navigating Your Tech Career and Avoiding Burnout in Japan with Paul Roberts: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Successfully-Navigating-Your-Tech-Career-and-Avoiding-Burnout-in-Japan-with-Paul-Roberts-en236f Book Recommendations: Making it Big in Japan: Stories, Lessons and Advice from Expats Living the Dream: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56400766-making-it-big-in-japan Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/189989.Finite_and_Infinite_Games Be sure to subscribe for more Japanese language and cultural insights. And if you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review so that other people can find it as well. And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please email me at businesssuccessjapan@gmail.com. Leave a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/message

I had the great pleasure to interview Misha Yurchenko. Misha is an author, blogger and entrepreneur currently based in Amsterdam where he is bootstrapping a global coaching startup called Carrus.io. At the time of this interview, he was previously based in Tokyo where he worked for several years as a recruiter helping tech companies like Facebook, Netflix and Amazon hire top talent (as well as startups with market-entry into Japan). We talked about cryptocurrency, his book "Bullish on Bitcoin: 37 Strategies to Profit in the New Crypto Economythe" and the difference between the United States entrepreneurship culture and Japan owns. To reach out to Misha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misha-yurchenko-88458565/ His blog & Quora profile: https://mishayurchenko.me/ https://www.quora.com/profile/Misha-Yurchenko-%E3%83%A6%E3%83%AB%E3%83%81%E3%82%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B3-%E3%83%9F%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A3 His book "Bullish on Bitcoin: 37 Strategies to Profit in the New Crypto Economythe": https://www.amazon.ca/Bullish-Bitcoin-Strategies-Profit-Economy-ebook/dp/B07KSGJPWS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 ----- Thank you to our sponsors Yves Somé & Ali Kadamina Fofana founders of 2CM & ASSOCIES INC. https://www.2cm-associes.com/ 514-318-3711 To Get Your Free Consultation Say: Podcast Hugo Prince Montreal, Canada only. ---- Follow me / Subscribe for more: Podcast: The Hugo Prince Audio Show on Apple Podcast, Spotify & Google Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/princehugo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hugoprince/ Youtube Channel: Hugo Prince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princehugo/ -----

In this episode, Misha Yurchenko goes in-depth on investing in bitcoin, what he's learned from Bruce Lee, and why it's not too late to invest in bitcoin. He shares some exclusive tips from his new book, Bullish on Bitcoin: 37 Strategies to Profit in the New Crypto Economy. … More 57 – “Bullish on Bitcoin” with author Misha Yurchenko

In this episode, Misha Yurchenko goes in-depth on investing in bitcoin, what he's learned from Bruce Lee, and why it's not too late to invest in bitcoin. He shares some exclusive tips from his new book, Bullish on Bitcoin: 37 Strategies to Profit in the New Crypto Economy. … More 57 – “Bullish on Bitcoin” with author Misha Yurchenko The post 57 – “Bullish on Bitcoin” with author Misha Yurchenko appeared first on The Edge of Ideas.

Cryptocurrency has been a hot topic for several years, but recently last year it really took off and it seemed that everyone was talking about it-especially Bitcoin. But what really is cryptocurrency and how does it work, is it really safe? So many questions- and luckily I am talking to someone today who has some answers. Today I will be talking to an expert in cryptocurrency about what it is and the true privacy and safety of it. This is episode 8, interview with Misha Yurchenko, author of Bullish on Bitcoin

Have you ever made a mistake that took a while to get over? You asked yourself questions such as how did this happen and why? How about losing a couple hundreds of thousands of dollars? Join me as we walk along Misha’s journey through life as he learned a hard lesson by losing a lot of money. He has a curious mindset and looked for the answers to learn what he needed to change to make sure he didn’t make the same mistake again. Tune in to hear the whole story, learn about crypto currency and if you are interested in buying it yourself, a few tips and resources to help you along your way. His Book: Bullish on Bitcoin His website: https://mishayurchenko.me Fav. book mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/UNSCRIPTED-Life-Liberty-Pursuit-Entrepreneurship/dp/0984358161 Fav. podcast mentioned: https://samharris.org/podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lvmountaintops/message

Misha Yurchenko is a Tokyo-based blogger and entrepreneur interested in the blockchain industry and the development of personal fulfillment!

Which is better, walking or running? Misha Yurchenko (ユルチェンコ ミーシャ), Japan-based writer, entrepreneur, and avocado-eater Research has found that walking directly affects the brain’s blood supply. Now, this isn’t news: we all know that exercise increases our blood-pressure/heart rate meaning that our entire body reaps the benefits of increased circulation. What’s worth noting about this study is it shows that the effect that walking has on the brain is more direct. Specifically, the impact of one’s foot on the ground sends specific pressure waves rippling through the body?6?6—?6?6this acts on specific arteries by increasing the blood supply sent to the brain (which, naturally, improves brain function and cell growth in many ways). Surprisingly, this benefit is specific to walking?6?6—?6?6although running creates a higher pressure impact, it does not have this same effe...

Which is better, walking or running?Misha Yurchenko (ユルチェンコ ミーシャ), Japan-based writer, entrepreneur, and avocado-eaterResearch has found that walking directly affects the brain's blood supply. Now, this isn't news: we all know that exercise increases our blood-pressure/heart rate meaning that our entire body reaps the benefits of increased circulation.What's worth noting about this study is it shows that the effect that walking has on the brain is more direct. Specifically, the impact of one's foot on the ground sends specific pressure waves rippling through the body?6?6—?6?6this acts on specific arteries by increasing the blood supply sent to the brain (which, naturally, improves brain function and cell growth in many ways).Surprisingly, this benefit is specific to walking?6?6—?6?6although running creates a higher pressure impact, it does not have this same effect. There seems to be a mechanism related to the number of average heartbeats/minute and how syncing our steps close to that rhythm can “optimize brain perfusion, function, and overall sense of wellbeing during exercise.”“There is an optimizing rhythm between brain blood flow and ambulating. Stride rates and their foot impacts are within the range of our normal heart rates (about 120/minute) when we are briskly moving along.”Finally, 40 minutes of walking 3 times per week had benefits above other exercise forms (stretching, yoga, resistance training) and walking was shown to increase the size of the hippocampus, the brain's center for memory.Edits: There still remains to be a lot of research done on walking and the studies I mentioned above have not been replicated. Ultimately what we know about cardiovascular exercise shows that running is better for you if you're looking at lowering blood pressure as well as overall longevity. That said, if you're too lazy to run, don't be scared to get on your feet — it's still pretty good for you :)

For all things Misha Yurchenko, check out: https://mishayurchenko.me/ Bullish on Bictoin in the Kindle Store, which is currently sitting at a perfect five out of five stars: https://www.amazon.com/Bullish-Bitcoin-Strategies-Profit-Economy-ebook/dp/B07KSGJPWS This episode of The First Podcast is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Wireless plans, warehouse pricing. Try Mint Mobile's 3-Month Plans from $15/month. Go to mint.t1podcast.com to find out more. Sign the petition for little Timmy, suffering from boneitis: https://www.change.org/p/adult-swim-get-justin-roiland-to-make-a-guest-appearance-on-the-first-podcast Patreon helps keep the show alive. Even a dollar a month is greatly appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/t1podcast You can find all of our social media links at : https://linktr.ee/t1podcast For business inquiries, guest suggestions and fan submssions: firstpodcastever@gmail.com

Join host Alex Strizak as he welcomes connector and author Misha Yurchenko to the show all the way from Tokyo, Japan! Strizak also discusses the Alliance of American Football and MLB Off-Season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we will be hearing from Misha Yurchenko. Misha was born in Ukraine, grew up in the United States, and has lived in Japan since graduating from university. In this episode, you will learn:   - How Misha found a job as a recruiter in Japan and how you can, too - Tips for finding jobs in Japan outside of the typical paths and avoiding common foreign job-seeker pitfalls - Advice for getting a good deal on an apartment in Tokyo - How to sponsor your own visa by creating a company in Japan   You can find out more about Misha and what he is up to on his blog at http://mishayurchenko.me/ or on Quora at https://www.quora.com/profile/Misha-Yurchenko. Music on this episode was produced by Eli Hermit, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

English teaching is just one option to come to Japan, but if you want to build a network and learn about sales and business, there are tons of options. Misha, my guest this week, has you covered.

What should absolutely not be done in Japan?Misha Yurchenko (ユルチェンコ ミーシャ), Japan-based writer, entrepreneur, and avocado-eaterAnswered Jun 12I heard about an American executive — let's call him Donald — who went to meet a client in Japan, but demonstrated little knowledge of local business etiquette.No, scratch that. It was a total lack of cultural awareness.Chewing his gum, Donald entered the room of patiently waiting executives. As the line of black-suits stood up to greet him, Donald laughed boisterously and, perhaps too firmly, grasped the hands of the Japanese businessmen, who were tiny in comparison to Donald's broad-shouldered, 6-foot something build.They proceeded to exchange business cards (meishi) — an act of important, symbolic function in Japan. Donald's hands were greasy, or maybe he was just careless, and as he reached to grab one of the executive's cards (not that you're supposed to really grab the card), he fumbled and it fell to the ground.Strike 1.Not seeming to care about his massive infraction, Donald reached to pick up the card (belching in the process). He took the small paper square and swiftly, without any apology, stuffed it into his back pocket. Everyone was in shock (except Donald), and they moved to sit down in their swivly chairs.Strike 2.(In the eyes of Japanese people, the business card is an extension of the self. Dropping the card on the dirty ground means you are, quite literally, getting dirt on that person. Putting the card in your back pocket and then sitting down means you are squishing your ass cheeks between them and a chair).Upon taking a seat, Donald threw all of the other business cards he had been handed on the table in a pile. While the cards are supposed to be lined up neatly to match the people sitting in front of you, in order of seniority, he of course knew nothing about that.And then, unbuttoning his wrinkled shirt-sleeve and crossing his burly arms, Donald threw his giant feet up on the desk — he was showing the executives he was “comfortable” and “confident,” although he came off as anything but. He began to talk loudly, laugh noisily, and launched into an epic monologue about something that lasted for too long.Strike 3- K.O.The executives' faces were bright red — they were fuming, ready to burst. One executive couldn't handle the injustice any longer, so he stood up, yelled something in Japanese, and stormed out. The others remained silent, in utter disbelief.Maintaining their politeness until the end of the meeting, they escorted Donald to the front of the elevator and bowed in unison to bid their farewells (Donald just gave them a big thumbs up as he checked his phone)The elevator doors closed and they all let out a huge sigh of relief.Donald managed to break a dozen or so unspoken rules and completely destroyed the social fabric of a Japanese business meeting in under 20 minutes.Needless to say, he was never invited to a second meeting.