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How Rie secured a Japan market partnership

Meet my client Rie Sakurai.

When she first joined our program, she decided to go all in on a very specific positioning: helping foreign companies enter the Japanese and Asian market.
Here’s the crazy part…
By consistently posting the right content on LinkedIn, one person saw her videos and reached out.

That single viewer is now a full-blown business partner.
All from content.
You don’t need a million views, you just need the right person to see the right message.
With that in mind…
If you’re a founder, consultant, or service provider
And you want my team’s UNLIMITED 1‑1 help dialing in your positioning, content, and personal brand across LinkedIn, YouTube, and more…
Click the link below, fill out an application, and book a call with my team:
James
School Of Hard Knocks
P.S. Rie didn’t start with a perfect offer, pricing, or service structure.
She started with content and clarity, and the opportunities followed.
If you’re serious about doing the same in 2026, apply here: https://schoolofscaling.io/applyrt