Joey and Take join Risa on her inaugural podcast and share their journey of turning a post-layoff dream into a thriving business. Discover how these two friends started AkiyaMart, a company dedicated to helping foreigners buy and renovate abandoned homes in Japan. Learn about the challenges, triumphs, and the “doer” mentality that drives them to succeed in a market most would shy away from.
Find Risa's newsletter and podcast here
00:10 Introduction and First Impressions
06:06 The Birth of Akiya Mart
16:03 Challenges and Customer Insights
27:06 Embracing the Doer Mentality
31:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Japanese Real Estate
37:45 Future Plans
Joey and Take join Risa on her inaugural podcast and share their journey of turning a post-layoff dream into a thriving business. Discover how these two friends started AkiyaMart, a company dedicated to helping foreigners buy and renovate abandoned homes in Japan. Learn about the challenges, triumphs, and the “doer” mentality that drives them to succeed in a market most would shy away from.
Find Risa's newsletter and podcast here
00:10 Introduction and First Impressions
06:06 The Birth of Akiya Mart
16:03 Challenges and Customer Insights
27:06 Embracing the Doer Mentality
31:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Japanese Real Estate
37:45 Future Plans
