• Andrew Zarounas

    Director of Fitness AudioAndrew Zarounas

    The team at Bravo has been amazing to deal with. Their attention to detail and thorough thought process was a key reason we chose to have them represent our brand in Japan. They take their time to understand the product, and how it can benefit their customers. They really do keep the customer’s needs at the forefront of their decisions.

  • Mike Beeney

    Director - Asia PacificMike Beeney

    We feel that Bravo is a company and team who share our passion and mission to help people feel good about exercise and increasing exercise adherence.

  • Mauro Farina

    CEO of The SAIFAM Group, one of Italy’s largest indie record companiesMauro Farina

    Thanks to Bravo's highly professional team we have been able to increase our business in Japan far beyond what we could do on our own.

  • Terry Browning

    President of MOSSATerry Browning

    Bravo Group is a business partner that has exceeded ALL our expectations.

  • Jane Waller

    Executive Director FitProJane Waller

    I highly recommend Bravo as a highly effective business partner to help overseas companies grow their business and brand in the Japanese fitness market.

  • David Petty

    Founder of FollowTheBrandJoshua Brand

    Bravo has proven to be a very reliable partner for us in Japan and is always the first company we approach when we seek to introduce another new brand to the market.

  • Roland De Roeck

    Owner of interactive-musicRoland De Roeck

    The communication is very polite & friendly, almost family. Never there are “hard” words, problems (if any) are solved with a smile at the convenience of each party.

  • Michael Pipitone

    President & Co-Founder Yes! Fitness MusicMichael Pipitone

    Thanks to Bravo's highly professional team we have been able to increase our business in Japan far beyond what we could do on our own.

  • David Petty

    Vice President of Business DevelopmentDavid Petty

    Bravo Group’s knowledge of the fitness industry and their professionalism make them an ideal partner for Power Music in the Japan market.

  • Mike Babbitt

    Co-Owner / Executive Producer Yes! MusicMike Babbitt

    Bravo is the best! Simply put, there is not another company we would even consider doing business with. True professionals!

Q&A with Mike Babbitt

How did you first become interested in the Japan market?

During my work at a previous record company in the early 2000s, we noticed that hi energy music was popular in Japan and wanted to see if our products might work in the market.

What is difficult to do business in Japan, that people might not know is difficult?

In my opinion, American’s have a shock when they first start doing business in Japan. There are expectations that seem to be part of the Japanese culture of business that don’t exist in the same way in the US. An example might be related to Quality Control and what are acceptable allowances. The Japanese level of detail is far superior to the general American level so doing business in Japan requires a cultural shift and mental adjustment to meet the Japanese standards.

What made you decide to do business with Bravo?

Bravo is the best! Simply put, there is not another company we would even consider doing business with. True professionals!

How has it been to do business with Bravo?

I have been working with Bravo for 20 years now and it has been a huge pleasure doing business with the company. The staff is amazing under the leadership of John Boardman. Bravo is a special company and I’ve observed many times when the company made decisions that were difficult but always favored the customer and other businesses. Bravo has big vision and is expansive with the future always in sight.I admire Bravo and am honored to work with this first-class business.

CASE STUDY

Offering Japan's largest fitness music and yoga music online specialty stores

We operate two online stores, Japan’s largest fitness music site, fitness-music.jp and Japan’s largest yoga music site, yogamusic.jp, for fitness and yoga instructors in Japan. These stores offer a wide variety of carefully curated selections of music from specialist labels from around the world, including Italy, Belgium, Germany, the US, etc.

Roland De Roeck

Customized music support for fitness clubs and other fitness facilities

In response to requests from fitness clubs and fitness-related companies, we also offer customized music services creating music products for their original programs and offering volume discount services for bulk purchases.

Roland De Roeck

Music licensing for fitness apps

We license music for circuit training gyms, BGM apps and voice-guided consumer fitness apps.

Roland De Roeck

Exhibitions at workshops and trade shows

We also actively participate in various industry workshops and trade shows related to fitness, yoga, and wellness. We also provide music support, such as providing music for presenters who are in charge of the courses and sessions.

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Exhibiting at Japan's largest tradeshow “SPORTEC”

SPORTEC, held in Tokyo, is Asia’s largest tradeshow in the fitness and health industry with over 50,000 visitors and over 900 exhibitors . Attendees gather from all over the world to attend business seminars and events, and experience the massive exhibition of fitness equipment and programs, health supplies, and sports tourism, etc. Every year Bravo has one of the largest and most energetic booths, showcasing and promoting Yes! Music.

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