Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg

The Germany Expat Business Show

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Dan's journey of transforming into an entrepreneurial powerhouse is a real inspiration and a living demonstration of the good old American 'Can Do' spirit.
He shares candid tales of his early days grappling with language barriers and the incredible stroke of luck that led him from the doing research at the U.S. consulate with a bag lunch, to the boardrooms of Siemens.
In this episode Dan shares:

• The surprising story of how and why he decided to leave a promising trajectory in Silicon valley and move to Munich (spoiler: it wasn't a relationship!)
• His life philosophy and approach to making decisions
• Living in a WG with roommates disinclined to speak English
• The relatable challenges of navigating German bureaucracy
• How he got started with no connections and no German language skills
• How he identified a gap in the German market and how he could serve it with the skills he already had
• The astonishing story of how he landed his first Fortune 500 client

Dan's story is a masterclass in adaptability and perseverance. His anecdotes about pushing through fear and the humorous realization of operating without proper permits will resonate with anyone who's ever sat dejectedly in the KVR office.
Beyond business stories, Dan also shares a wealth of knowledge on leadership dynamics. With his background in psychology and criminology, he doesn't shy away from getting into the nitty-gritty of executive coaching and the significance of investing in team relationships.
His transition from running a successful company to focusing on improving team interactions within corporations offers an insider perspective on leadership that's both informative and inspiring.

You can find this episode and all episodes as well as show notes for each at www.eleanormayrhofer.com/podcast
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Chapters

1. Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg (00:00:00)

2. Expat Stories (00:00:03)

3. Starting Over in a New Country (00:07:17)

4. Business Success in Germany (00:11:24)

5. Leadership Teams and Building Relationships (00:23:39)

6. Coaching Executives and Starting a Business (00:37:20)