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Crossing the Atlantic
Christina Rebuffet-Broadus
Fréquence : 1 épisode/138j. Total Éps: 58

Crossing the Atlantic (formerly called The TransAtlantic Entrepreneur) is a biweekly podcast for business leaders expanding between the US and Europe.
Hosted by Christina Rebuffet-Broadus, an American advisory expert in transatlantic business based in France for 20+ years, and founder of TransAtlantia.
Each episode unpacks the cultural blind spots, market entry mistakes, and deal-breakers that trip up companies on both sides of the Atlantic.
No abstract theory. No textbook frameworks. Just what actually happens when American companies enter Europe, European companies enter the US, and everyone assumes they understand each other because they share a language.
Christina has helped 500+ companies navigate transatlantic expansion across industries including industrial, agri-food, energy, SaaS, and manufacturing.
She's the USA Affiliate Director with GoExport (Groupe ADIT) and France Country Manager for USA Launching Pad based in Silicon Valley. She brings a perspective no one else has: she's lived and built businesses on both sides.
What you'll hear in each episode: real client stories, the cultural signals that make or break deals, pricing and negotiation differences between US and European buyers, distribution strategy, market entry frameworks, best practices for sales, and the hard-won lessons that don't show up in AI queries.
If you're a CEO, VP of Sales, Export Director, or founder planning a US or European expansion... Or if you're in the middle of one that isn't clicking, this podcast will save you time, money, and a heck of a lot of frustration.
And for those of you wondering, this podcast was formerly in French, under the name "The Transatlantic Entrepreneur", with 50+ episodes.
"Crossing the Atlantic" brings you the same host, same mission, new name, and in English, broadened to reflect the full range of business leaders crossing the Atlantic today.
New episodes every two weeks.
Also available as a LinkedIn article series and newsletter at https://transatlantia.com/newsletter/
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Le mirage américain
mercredi 28 janvier 2026 • Durée 24:12
Dans cet épisode du podcast Transatlantic Entrepreneur, Christina Rebuffet-Broadus aborde les défis auxquels sont confrontées les entreprises européennes qui souhaitent pénétrer le marché américain.
Elle souligne que le marché américain n'est pas une entité unique, mais qu'il se compose de différents États ayant chacun leur propre dynamique. La conversation met en évidence les idées reçues courantes, les obstacles tels que l'invisibilité commerciale, l'impuissance opérationnelle et les malentendus culturels, et offre un aperçu des stratégies efficaces pour pénétrer le marché.
Christina encourage les entreprises à adopter une approche sur mesure, à comprendre les nuances locales et à faire preuve de patience dans leurs efforts pour réussir aux États-Unis.
Points à retenir
- Le marché américain n'est pas un marché unique, mais 50 marchés distincts.
- De nombreuses entreprises européennes sous-estiment la complexité de l'entrée sur le marché américain.
- Les différences culturelles peuvent entraîner d'importants malentendus dans les affaires.
- L'invisibilité commerciale est un obstacle majeur pour les entreprises européennes.
- Il est essentiel de nouer des relations pour réussir sur le marché américain.
- La patience et une stratégie à long terme sont indispensables pour pénétrer le marché.
- Les entreprises qui réussissent adaptent leurs stratégies au marché local.
- Il est essentiel de comprendre la dynamique locale pour surmonter les obstacles.
- De nombreuses entreprises échouent en raison d'un manque de visibilité et de présence.
- Une approche sur mesure est nécessaire pour réussir aux États-Unis.
Chapitres
00:00
Introduction au podcast Transatlantic Entrepreneur
03:20
Comprendre le marché américain
07:43
Obstacles pour les entreprises européennes aux États-Unis
17:34
Clés du succès sur le marché américain
22:20
Conclusion et prochaines étapes
CES 2022 : Comment savoir si un prospect américain est vraiment intéressé (Le test infaillible)
vendredi 19 décembre 2025 • Durée 02:47
Vous pensez avoir cartonné parce que tout le monde vous a dit que votre produit était "Amazing" ?
Attention au réveil difficile.
La culture américaine évite le conflit et le "Non" direct.
Beaucoup de vos "leads" ne sont que de la politesse.
Dans l'épisode 6, je vous donne la méthode radicale pour tester le sérieux d'un prospect sur le stand.
Découvrez comment utiliser la prise de RDV non pas comme un outil d'agenda, mais comme un filtre de qualification (un "Bullshit Detector") pour ne pas perdre de temps à la rentrée.
Dans cet épisode :
- Le concept du "Soft No" américain décrypté.
- Pourquoi l'enthousiasme de façade est un piège.
- Le script pour forcer la décision et valider l'intérêt réel.
#CES2025 #VenteComplexe #Closing #PsychologieVente #Interculturel #BusinessUSA
How to Network in the U.S. Without Feeling Pushy or Desperate
jeudi 8 mai 2025 • Durée 10:12
→ Want to get American clients? Go here: https://www.transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-webinar
→ Just looking for insights, trends, and tips for getting American clients? Go here:
https://christinarebuffetbroadus.substack.com/
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Most European founders network in the U.S. like they’re chasing clients—and it doesn’t work. In this episode, you’ll learn how to flip your approach, build win-win relationships, and unlock the kind of strategic connections that actually grow your business.
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If you’re new to my channel, my name is Christina Rebuffet-Broadus.
I’m the founder of TransAtlantia (https://www.transatlantia.com/) a consultancy & training company that helps European startup founders get American clients and make more revenue in the American market.
We do this by breaking down the cultural, language, and mental barriers that are preventing you from getting American clients. You position yourself as a reference in your industry, and get more American clients faster and more easily.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped 1,000+ European businesses generate over 10 billion euros in revenue thanks to American clients.
My clients, including prestigious names like Cartier, Dior, Zeiss, and Teledyne E2V, and also a range of small businesses and solopreneurs. Some impressive results they’ve seen:
→ Winning an $8 billion contract with Houston Airport by adapting their negotiation style.
→ Raising $42 million from American VCs and investors.
→ Achieving a 36x ROI by adapting a France-based business coaching program to suit an international market
Today: We specialize in helping European founders get American clients & investments.
To all the ambitious European entrepreneurs ready to take on the U.S. market:
Yes, it’s challenging. Yes, the journey may seem slow.
But with every step, you're breaking down barriers and getting closer to the success you deserve.
Stay committed, keep pushing, and remember: the U.S. market is yours to conquer.
Your vision, expertise, and boldness are what will set you apart.
Let's make sure the world knows it.
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
Why American Clients Aren’t Choosing You (and 3 Ways to Fix It)
mercredi 19 février 2025 • Durée 13:28
→ Want to get more American clients? Go here: https://www.transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-webinar
→ Want to transform your LinkedIn profile into an American client magnet? Go here: https://www.christinarebuffetcourses.fr/american-client-magnet-course
If you’re new to my channel, my name is Christina Rebuffet-Broadus.
I’m the founder of TransAtlantia (https://www.transatlantia.com/) a consultancy & training company that helps European service providers, solopreneurs and agencies attract American clients and make more revenue in the American market.
We do this by breaking down the cultural, language, and mental barriers that are preventing you from getting American clients. You position yourself as a reference in your industry, and get more American clients faster and more easily.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped 1,000+ European businesses generate over 10 billion euros in revenue thanks to American clients.
My clients, including prestigious names like Cartier, Dior, Zeiss, and Teledyne E2V, and also a range of small businesses and solopreneurs. Some impressive results they’ve seen:
→ Winning an $8 billion contract with Houston Airport by adapting their negotiation style.
→ Raising $42 million from American VCs and investors.
→ Achieving a 36x ROI by adapting a France-based business coaching program to suit an international market
Today: We specialize in helping solopreneurs, service providers, and agencies break barriers, get noticed, and get American clients more easily.
To all the ambitious European entrepreneurs ready to take on the U.S. market:
Yes, it’s challenging. Yes, the journey may seem slow.
But with every step, you're breaking down barriers and getting closer to the success you deserve.
Stay committed, keep pushing, and remember: the U.S. market is yours to conquer.
Your vision, expertise, and boldness are what will set you apart.
Let's make sure the world knows it.
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
European Entrepreneurs: Fix These 3 Pitching Mistakes Now
mercredi 5 février 2025 • Durée 12:57
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
I want to know...
mercredi 14 août 2024 • Durée 05:28
Quick little episode here, and then I'll be back with a fresh episode next week!
Since summer is a quiet time, I’m taking the next week or two to plan my newsletter, podcast, and video content for the coming months.
My mission: Help you make more money with American clients, by guiding you on how to stand out and attract Americans to your business.
And I need your help, because I can’t read your mind (Elon Musk hasn't made that possible... yet ;-)
If you want me to help you get American clients for your business, can you take a few minutes to complete this survey?
It’ll help me understand:
- where you get information about building your business
- the questions / challenges you face in getting American clients
- what content I can create to address your specific questions or problems (so we can solve them asap!)
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P.S.
Join me for an intimate chat on the 5 steps you need to attract American clients!
I’m hosting this free virtual event on August 28, but I want to keep it small so I can answer your questions.
Save your spot now by clicking here.
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
Do eco-friendly products work in the USA? Interview with Guillaume Linossier, founder of Saola Shoes
mardi 6 août 2024 • Durée 28:32
This week, I interviewed Guillaume Linossier, founder of Saola Shoes, a sustainable footwear company based in Colorado.
Guillaume shares his journey from Chambéry, France, to Colorado, USA, and how he built a successful eco-friendly business in the American market.
What we talk about in this episode:
- Eco-friendly business success: Guillaume's passion for sustainable manufacturing and wildlife preservation can make your business more attractive to American clients.
- Regional differences: Discover how the perception of eco-friendly products varies across the US, with surprising markets like Texas.
- Customer service: Learn why excellent customer service is crucial for gaining and retaining American clients.
- Adapt your approach: Guillaume discusses how to tailor your communication and branding strategies for the US market.
- Product differentiation: Understand the importance of standing out in a crowded market and maintaining a local presence.
- Communication as a foreign business: When you should and shouldn't emphasize your French (or other) nationality as a marketing argument.
- Commitment to the US market: Hear about the need for a strong commitment to succeed in the US, including dealing with communication challenges and high costs.
This conversation is packed with insights for EU entrepreneurs looking to expand their business and attract American clients.
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News & Announcements:
- Enrollment in September! If you need to be more confident doing business in English, join the waitlist for my English Conversation Club today. We open enrollments again in September. Last time (in May), we welcomed a record number of new members!
- Free consulting chat: August 28 (not Aug. 12!) on How to Become a Transatlantic Entrepreneur. I made a mistake in last week’s email, and I apologize! This session will be on Aug. 28, at 7am EST / 1pm CEST. You can register here to participate!
- I’m running the Paris Olympics Marathon Pour Tous this Saturday! Super excited to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event! Wish me luck, and if you’re in Paris, come watch the event live, it’ll be awesome! The departure is at 10pm… and then we run until 3am!
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
AI-Powered prospection and the US market: Interview with Thibault Brioland, CEO of Humanlinker
mercredi 3 juillet 2024 • Durée 44:13
Thibault Brioland, CEO and co-founder of Humanlinker, discusses personalized prospecting with AI and their journey in the US market.
They raised 4 million euros and invested in technology to enable sales performance through personalization, and are on track to do big things in the US market!
Check out Humanlinker at https://www.humanlinker.com/
Connect with Thibault at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbrioland/
If you’re looking to go into the US market and raise funds for your startup, this interview will give you insights on:
- Reasons you might want to target the US
- How to be more visible in the US market
- What networks you can leverage in the US, to accelerate your growth
If you’re looking to get more American clients for your business, you’ll get insights on:
- How personalized prospecting with AI can get you more clients faster
- How AI helps you easily segment your audience, to convert clients better
- Why all of that builds higher trust & engagement with your target market
Keywords
personalized prospecting, AI, sales performance, US market, technology, door-to-door sales, product-led sales motion, influencers, US market, revenue generation, sales cycle, French entrepreneurs, networks, advice, mistakes, French networks, investors, product-led motion, marketing strategies, office opening, fundraising round, budget
Takeaways
- Humanlinker focuses on personalized prospecting with AI to enable sales performance.
- They targeted the US market due to its maturity in big data and AI.
- They used a product-led sales motion and worked with influencers to gain visibility in the US market.
- Challenges included market size, targeting the right customer profiles, high cost of acquisition, and identifying the right influencers. Investing in testing and learning is crucial to generate revenue in the US market.
- French entrepreneurs can benefit from the advice and networks of experienced French entrepreneurs already established in the US.
Interacting with people who have already made the journey can help avoid repeating mistakes.
- Opening an office in the US and closing a fundraising round are part of Human Linker's future plans for expansion.
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
LinkedIn for Lead Generation, with James Donovan of Nine Two Media
mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Durée 30:38
In this conversation with James Donovan from Nine Two Media, we focus on LinkedIn lead generation and strategies for foreign entrepreneurs entering the US market.
We especially talk about optimizing LinkedIn profiles, effective outreach, building credibility, and the importance of speed to lead, especially when dealing with American clients.
And we address challenges of communication styles, accent perception, and efficient appointment setting, when you're doing business as a foreign entrepreneur in the US.
Takeaways
- Optimizing LinkedIn profiles is crucial for showcasing authority and generating interest.
- Quality over quantity is essential in outreach, with a focus on personalized, targeted messages.
- Speed to lead is critical in appointment setting, and qualification questions help save time and resources.
- Building credibility through social proof, testimonials, and market penetration pricing is effective for foreign entrepreneurs entering the US market.
- Understanding communication styles, accent perception, and efficient appointment setting are key considerations for successful lead generation.
Keywords
LinkedIn lead generation, foreign entrepreneurs, US market, communication styles, accent perception, appointment setting, credibility building
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA
Mastering the 1:1 Business Pitch: Why Less is More
mercredi 15 mai 2024 • Durée 11:11
Before we start:
Save your spot for my masterclass on social pitching: How to answer "What do you do?" with a game-changing social pitch.
It's Monday May 20, 2024
Details and sign-up at https://www.christinarebuffetcourses.fr/masterclass-social-pitch
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Now, let's talk about the importance of tailoring your pitch to the context of a one-to-one meeting.
Those attention-grabbing openers, often recommended for "great pitches", can actually create a disconnect in a one-to-one setting.
Instead, engage in a dialogue with the potential client, ask questions, and listen to their perspective.
By building rapport and trust, you can then deliver a more conversational and tailored pitch.
Not all pitches are created equal and that the key to a successful pitch is considering the context and objective of the interaction.
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Chaque semaine, je partage des insights, outils et stratégies réservés aux entreprises francophones qui visent le marché U.S.
Pour les recevoir, rejoignez gratuitement le Cercle des TransAtlantic Entrepreneurs : https://transatlantia.com/transatlantic-entrepreneur-newsletter
#ExpansionUSA
#VendreAuxÉtatsUnis
#MarchéAméricain
#ProspectionUSA
#ABM
#ABMCulturel
#IntelligenceCulturelleUSA









