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A lively and often humorous discussion of the challenges confronting entrepreneurs as they build businesses in the developing world. The hosts share their real-life experiences and lessons learned from years of business in Africa and Eastern Europe. Episodes include practical guides to everything from logistics and HR to dealing with corruption and ensuring personal safety. Inspired by Lincoln’s recent book, “A Small Balance of Favors”.

Willard Thrasher Card III, from Cardston, Alberta, Canada, embarks on an African adventure as a freshly minted development expert. His assignment to Malawi dissolves just as he makes the disastrous decision to start a business and move his young family to Africa with him. With the help of newfound African friends, his family moves to Zambia and stumbles their way through several business failures. Eventually, they find some success and recognize that Africa runs on a small balance of favors.

The podcast for global entrepreneurs.