Top contract negotiator in Japan, Tim Harvey, tells how he did it

13/02/2023 54 min Episodio 24
Top contract negotiator in Japan, Tim Harvey, tells how he did it

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Tim Harvey has negotiated over 1000 contracts including 500 rugby players into Japan over his time at one of the leading sports agencies in Japan. We ask Tim how he has been so successful and what he’s up to now, and how you can work with Tim to fast track your entry to the Japanese market.Subscribe to our list so you never miss an episode of Jandals in Japan If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we’d love it if you would come and say hi (or Kia Ora or Konnichi Wa!) over on @jandalsinjapan on Instagram.In this episode you’ll hear:How Tim got his start in Japan as a translator with the Mitsubishi DynaboarsHis non negotiables when he is negotiating in JapanThe biggest thing that trips up people entering JapanHow Tim’s radical candor - “brutal honesty” - was a counter-intuitive, tactical approach for successful relationship buildingTim’s latest venture and how he can help you to get traction in Japan fastAbout TimIn his previous role as Head of Japan for a leading sports agency, Tim conducted over 1000 successful contract negotiations between New Zealand and Japanese enterprises. His focus on building relationships sticking to his boundaries and values, has made him a valuable partner for any Kiwi business looking to operate in Japan.Tim has a natural understanding of both Japanese and New Zealand cultures, as a result of his upbringing as a “missionary kid” in Japan. He was raised with strong moral values, with an emphasis on caring for people and building relationships. Trust, integrity and conviction have been at the heart of his business dealings in Japan and New Zealand for over 20 years.Connect with TimWebsite: https://www.withconsult.co.nz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-harvey-9771bb39/ Jandals in Japan is brought to you by Catherine O’Connell Law and PodLaunch with JayneConnect with Jayne and CatherineLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jandals-in-japan-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jandalsinjapan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jandalsinjapan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jandalsinjapan

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