Expandly International Expansion Workshop - Your Complete Roadmap to Scaling into the UK & EU

Expandly International Expansion Workshop - Your Complete Roadmap to Scaling into the UK & EU

Overview

Expanding internationally is one of the most powerful growth opportunities for ambitious brands — but it’s also one of the most complex.

Between regulatory requirements, VAT registrations, logistics, product compliance, and market differences across Europe, many brands underestimate what it truly takes to scale successfully overseas.

Our International Expansion Workshop is a comprehensive 3-day intensive event designed to equip you with a clear, structured, and actionable strategy to enter and grow in the UK and EU markets with confidence.


What Is the Expansion Workshop?

This is not a theory-based seminar.

Over three focused days, you will build a fully customized expansion roadmap tailored specifically to your brand. You will leave with:

  • A clear market entry strategy

  • A sequencing plan for scaling across regions

  • Proven operational frameworks

  • Direct access to industry experts

  • Peer connections with other growth-focused brands

The workshop is hosted across a number of different regions including the United States (New York & Seattle), United Kingdom and EU and is designed for founders, operators, and growth leaders serious about international scale.


Why International Expansion Requires a Strategic Approach

The UK and EU are not a single market. They are a collection of distinct markets, each with:

  • Different VAT and tax requirements

  • Unique regulatory frameworks

  • Country-specific compliance standards

  • Varying consumer behaviours

  • Different logistics and fulfilment considerations

Expanding without a structured plan can lead to:

  • Delayed launches

  • Compliance issues

  • Excess operational costs

  • Cash flow challenges

  • Inventory misalignment

This workshop is designed to help you avoid those mistakes.


What You’ll Gain

1. A Customized Expansion Roadmap

Over three days, you will develop a comprehensive expansion plan tailored to your brand’s:

  • Product category

  • Supply chain structure

  • Sales channels

  • Growth objectives

  • Risk profile

You will leave with a practical blueprint that can be implemented immediately.


2. Risk Mitigation & Cost Avoidance

International expansion becomes expensive when mistakes are made.

The workshop covers:

  • Regulatory requirements

  • VAT and tax considerations

  • Product compliance

  • Logistics strategy

  • Market entry sequencing

  • Common expansion pitfalls

Understanding the “dos and don’ts” upfront protects both your margin and your timeline.


3. CEO-Led Strategy Sessions

Sessions are led by experienced operators with direct experience scaling brands internationally.

This includes:

  • Interactive strategy breakdowns

  • Live Q&A access

  • Real-world case studies

  • Transparent lessons learned

You’ll gain insight not just from frameworks, but from real expansion journeys.


4. Market Prioritization Framework

Not every EU country should be entered at once.

You will learn how to:

  • Identify priority markets

  • Sequence expansion logically

  • Allocate capital efficiently

  • Balance risk and reward

  • Build sustainable momentum

This framework alone can significantly accelerate your path to profitability overseas.


5. Peer Learning & Strategic Networking

One of the most powerful aspects of the workshop is the room itself.

You’ll be surrounded by brands at similar stages of growth, creating opportunities to:

  • Share challenges and solutions

  • Learn from real expansion experiences

  • Form partnerships

  • Build long-term peer support networks

Many attendees continue collaborating well beyond the event.


What’s Covered Across the 3 Days?

  • UK & EU regulatory overview

  • VAT & tax strategy

  • Logistics & 3PL structuring

  • Product compliance requirements

  • Market-specific marketing strategies

  • Sales channel optimization

  • Operational infrastructure planning

  • Case studies from successfully expanded brands

  • Action planning workshops

Every session is structured to deliver practical, implementation-ready outcomes.

2026 Expansion Workshops - Dates for your Diary:

We’re excited to share our upcoming 2026 Workshop Dates & Locations. Be sure to save the dates below:

🇺🇸 New York
20 April 2026 – 22 April 2026
🇩🇪 Germany
05 May 2026 – 07 May 2026
🇺🇸 Seattle
07 September 2026 – 09 September 2026
🇬🇧 London
14 October 2026 – 16 October 2026

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Founders planning their first international launch

  • Brands already selling domestically and ready to scale overseas

  • Operators responsible for compliance and logistics

  • Growth leaders evaluating new revenue channels

If international expansion is on your roadmap within the next 6–18 months, this workshop will give you clarity and confidence in your execution plan.


Ready to Explore International Growth?

If you are interested in attending the International Expansion Workshop or would like to learn more about whether it’s right for your brand, we encourage you to connect with our Growth Team.

They will be happy to:

  • Discuss your expansion goals

  • Confirm event details

  • Answer any questions

  • Guide you through next steps

Reach out to our Growth Team today to start planning your international expansion journey.

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