Minoru Shiina

Working in Japan, building a small business

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

people usually don't listen, people watch how you behave.

the behavior is the foundation of communication, which leads to trust.

all the time, unless you are already somebody.

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

It's tomorrow for us 🇯🇵🗾

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Your Codex and ChatGPT Work reset will land at 6pm PST.

I challenge you to burn as much usage as you can and discover and the latest awesome features.

Time to go /fast

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

What we do care about are those who respond with genuine respect — because that’s where great results happen. That's what we believe in over the past 15 years. Life’s too short. Why not choose to work with people who bring out the best in each other? #respect

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Some return that respect with actions. Others offer words but no follow-through. A few even cross the line. But again, how others behave is beyond our control. We don't really care.

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Simplifying what we do.

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Japan is tough market, but is it really?

https://t.co/Xn8UeoGaQF

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Love Nirvana but didn't know this t-shirt exists in Japan.

Respect this person👏

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5 Innovative AI Startups in Japan

https://t.co/YcFTjkj3nJ

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Don't expect to generate sales there. You'll gain invaluable insights into prospects' thoughts, decision processes, competitors' reputations, and more. 💡

These insights are the real gold nuggets that can drive your business development, sales, and marketing efforts! 💼✨

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

"Sauna" is the way to connect with Japanese decision-makers. 🚀

Since 2020, saunas have become a growing trend, and many CxOs love them for their mind-clearing benefits. 🧖‍♂️✨ While there's a lot to discuss about saunas, let's focus on their strategic use in business.

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

1. Get to know saunas 🔍
2. Attend face-to-face business events 🤝
3. Talk only about saunas, not your business 🗣️
4. Go sauna with somone loves it too 🧖‍♀️
5. Discuss your business only when comfortable 😊

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

In any case, businesses resume working from the final week of August, and with the quarter-end approaching, it’s basically going to be September before things actually get moving. 📈🚀

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

The Obon holiday is around the corner, so take note that things get slow in Japan. 🛑

Obon has its meanings, but people think it’s just a week-long holiday when they can take days off. 🏖️

It’s the Japanese version of homecoming, showing gratitude for one's ancestors. 🏡🙏

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Technically, businesses resume starting from Monday the 19th, but many people take extra paid days off combined with Obon holidays. 📅 So, overall, this month’s business activities are slow except for specific sectors. 🏢

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

@dalger2001 What a great mentor you got 😀😀😀

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Tired of saying the same things over and over?

A wise man said, people start to listen when you get tired of saying the same things over and over.

The consequence of not deliverying the important message over and over is that people get lost very easily.

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Worth reading

https://t.co/CUGUdGuFyi

[Minoru Shiina @shiina_minoru]

Once one person got lost, it's a domino effect. It spreads its team, organization, or group very quickly.

After you get lost, people forget chasing a goal, and forcus chasing on what's right and wrong within the team, organization or group, which creates very less value.