Distribution in Japan with Vincent Nicol
Tyson Batino
3X Founder | 2X 500 Global Resident Mentor | Japan Advisor for Startups & SMBs
In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Vincent Nicol, the co-founder of GourmetPro. He has over 15 years of experience in the food and beverage space in Japan. Vincent will be introducing distribution in Japan, covering everything from mapping distribution fit to explaining the different types of distribution models. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to tune back in for our future episode with Vincent on crowdfunding in Japan.
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This podcast episode is excellent for:
- Business owners who want to map their distribution fit in Japan
- Business owners looking to learn more about types of distribution models
Show Notes
(4:46) Go to market fit explained
(7:50) How to map distribution fit
(9:20) Steps to take after mapping distribubtion fit
(12:45) Common problems that companies face during distribution
(15:34) Value chain challenges
(20:19) Crafting a great selling story
(22:25) Sole distributor model explained
(24:35) Mulitple distributors model explained
(25:18) Hybrid distribution model
(29:33) Strategy partnerships explained
(37:00) Cultural gaps in strategy partnerships
Links for Guest Appearance
- Reach out to Vincent Nicol on his LinkedIn
- Check out GourmetPro for exclusive food and beverage consultants in Japan
Links to Additional Resources on Market Entry
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1yLooking forward to listening to part 2! 🙌