The Inside Japan Podcast - Starting a Unique Business in Japan w/Hee Gun

This week entrepreneur Hee Gun drops in to share his unique story of creating the unique space known as Nishiogi Place. Listen, learn, and be unique.

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Topics

02:10 – What is Nishiogi Place?
05:40 – Why did you choose to go to college in the US after high school in Japan?
09:40 – How did you pitch your idea to get your business license?
15:00 – What is your meet-up strategy?
19:30 – Is Tokyo the best place to start a business in Japan?
20:23 – Police Sirens
25:20 – What do I do if I have a great idea like you?
27:52 – Closing Advice

Peter Lackner

Peter Lackner is the Managing Partner at JobsinJapan.com and has had management-level positions at major job boards in Japan including: CareerCross.com, GaijinPot, CareerEngine and currently the managing partner at JobsinJapan.com.

Running a job board gives Peter the opportunity to speak with employers and job seekers every day and find out why some are successful and others are not. Speaking to both employers and job seekers has given Peter the ability to be able to see both sides of the hiring process. This is why JobsinJapan.com exists - to help job seekers find the jobs they want and employers to find the candidates they need.

Peter is active in the ETJ (English Teachers in Japan organization), a member of JALT’s School Owners SIG and currently on the Executive Board of the Tokyo Association of International Preschools.

You can often find Peter speaking to groups on how to get a new or better job, and to employers on how to avoid making a bad hire.