The Short Cut w/ Duane Kennedy | Ep. 187

Duane Kennedy—founder of Dai Biao Consulting and cross-cultural growth strategist—joins David and Gary to talk about what it really takes to succeed in the Chinese market.  With over 16 years helping international businesses scale in Asia, Duane shares hard-earned lessons on trust, translation (in every sense), and why cultural fluency matters more than flashy decks. They dig into the real costs of getting market entry wrong, the ROI of meaningful partnerships, and how to lead when you"re the outsider.  From executive coaching to 55% returns on high-impact campaigns, this episode is packed with insights for anyone thinking globally LINKS: Duane on LinkedIn ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR