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Join us as we explore iconic sites in Vilnius, Lithuania, including Cathedral Square, Gediminas Castle, and Stiklo Kvartalas, while we share the story of why our recruiting business idea to bring foreign workers to Lithuania didn't succeed. Despite what we believed to be a strong concept, we faced unexpected challenges with the local business climate and attitudes of business owners and managers. It was pretty disappointing but we cannot change an entire culture. Doing business in Europe is definitely very different from how business is done in the US.
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[@eileenwatt8283]

Maybe Luthenians are'nt up front people, It might be they want free labor and you guy have to understand thier culture. Simas is actually American now. I think it's tme you guys interview those workers and see how they got hired there.

[@AvriSimas]

Thanks everyone that showed interest in our business and signed up with your contact info. We wish we had better news to share and honestly, our business is technically still alive but nowhere near where we want it to be. If we receive good news on our end, the best candidates that we've already reached out to will be the first ones to hear it. Stay tuned and thanks for your support!

[@kayannbascoethouge3ok]

Keep trying, you will open a door soon, Where there's life, there is hope, thank you for trying ❤❤❤

[@eileenwatt8283]

Avri it's not a derogatory statement. Where ever Jews lived in Europe was called " Jewish Ghettoes" Today they are " The Old Jewish Quarters" Thanks for showing that part. I have some DNA cousins from the area,

[@jearl3054]

Guys don’t take this negatively, but some people don’t take kindly to people returning. I know 3 physicians who went back to Jamaica, and they returned to the US because of the difficulties they faced. And then my aunt returned from England and was most successful. Just So You Know.

[@reneemiller2507]

You're an amazing couple. You fail only when you give up trying. You both have the right attitudes of not giving up. Hang in there everything takes time.

[@sabakag]

I'm listening to your story and I see one thing you really really need somebody who is local and knows how the business is done here. Because what are you telling and what have surprised you is totally normal practices. The business environment is a bit more aggressive in Lithuania. I guess it came from the 90s as 90s were very tough times and most of the biggest businessmen are from that era. All in all, you need a local man with experience who would lead you through the process. Few advices: 1. It is normal that companies respond with delay. Usually successful companies are very busy and it is normal that everything is done with a little bit of lag. I personally work with foreign companies and the situation in other EU countries in many cases is even much worse than in Lithuania in this regard. 2. It's perfectly fine if other companies send you the contract with track changes (red text). After this step it's not like you have to agree with their text. At this stage negotiations begin. You can say that we agree with this and that, but this clause is not acceptable for us. Your business is small (or practically non existent at the moment) so they will probably will try to push you as much as possible. They know you have no other choice, but to agree to their terms if you want to have business with them. And big companies usually have lawyers or teams of lawyers. So it could be extremely difficult to talk with them. But there is a law that the contract should be equal to both parties. Also if you have hired a lawyer I would suggest taking him/her with you to negotiations (if it gets serious). Good luck for you. I really with a success for your business. But it will not be easy. Also suggestion start from something simple, like cleaning companies where people don't need a language or special skills to work. Also cleaning companies usually aren't very big so it would be easier to communicate with them.

[@AvriSimas]

Hi, thanks for your input, we really appreciate it! A local person may be the thing we're missing most. It seems to be a very straightforward business but maybe that's it. As for your other points, I agree that it's normal for companies to get back late if they're busy. But what about not getting back at all after negotiating and agreeing on details , over and over again? It doesn't sound like they urgently need workers or are simply not interested in our services. I agree that it's perfectly fine for companies to suggest changes in a contract, we do it all the time for many things. But when you send back your suggestions, they do not respond at all and again, there is no communication. This is the biggest issue for us since starting the business: sure, we're small (basically non-existent) but we are able to help the companies solve a problem. Many companies don't seem to be looking to fix these issues in any other way and they don't want to pay or communicate. It's very unfortunate, sadly. I'm sure there are cultural differences, but business is business.

[@AvriSimas]

Also, we did try with other companies, including trucking/warehousing and some car wash places, supermarkets, stores, etc. Not specifically cleaning though, but we can try! Thanks again, we hope to find some success as well 🙂

[@sabakag]

@@AvriSimas I guess these companies do not think about your company as about something seriuos. That is why they act like that. You need a success story to change that. Or maybe an investor so you could take some costs on yourself till your company will get a name. Maybe some friends or relatives have some small business and would hire one or two people from the countries you're searching workers in? You need to show some result that have already been achieved to the potential clients. It's like I'm comming to you and saying that I am producing the tyres by the brand "Geriausios padangos pasaulyje" and I'm saying that these are the best in the world. But you haven't heard about such brand. Would you buy these? But if a friend would recomend those or you would get a test drive and would see yourself that these are actually great tyres... that could change a lot. I don't know if you're interested I could spend my 10-15 minutes to talk about what potential challanges I see for your company and what solutions could be for your company.

[@object317]

There is a problem with some people that are afraid of just saying no. They better find an excuse but cannot say just no :) but nevermind, keep going!

[@AvriSimas]

Yeah, it’s just another learning experience. Life goes on. We feel bad for all those we couldn’t help.

[@fidenemini111]

That's why we are similar to... Japanese.

[@strangethingsaboutanimals833]

All you have to do is ask the future employees to pay for your service. You can set up payment plans or have it deducted from their paychecks. Have them sign a contract that they, the employee, will pay you.

[@jamesspeese1983]

Whatever you do. Don’t sign any document that doesn’t protect you. If the company wants to use you… they won’t mind you both protecting your small business.

[@AvriSimas]

Oh for sure, there's no way we're going to agree to terms that are against our interests.

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

💯

[@pamelag.6664]

Hi A&S, I like your business concept but I agree that what you may be missing is the local business person to act as an conduit or liason advocate between you and your target companies. Does Lithuania have professional organizations like Chambers of Commerce that you can partner with? Or perhaps the Dept. of Tourism or the Minister/Dept. of the Interior? Don't give up because I think that you have a solid business concept. You are just probably the first to do it.

[@Simsims2329]

Keep going guys. Don’t give up.

[@lesawillie2345]

Sima you had my belly hurting when you bust out and say “Broa” hilarious. However guys never give up on your dream. Continue the journey anything easy isn’t good for you. So continue to do what your doing.

[@nighni459]

Set backs are just setups for a come back. Look at it again and see how you can flip,reverse and you will come out on top!!!

[@Vivthedocpreneur]

Hi Avri and Simas, this idea is a brilliant idea. Like you both said, Lithuania hasn't warmed up very much to this spectacular idea and it will be huge in a few years. Stick with it no matter how challenging so that in the forseabke future when you have paved the way, you wont only see how others are reaping from what you could have been reaping from. You can pursue other ideas as well but this is a great one to ride with as well. Goodluck in all you do ❤

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Have you tried asking those obviously not Lithuanians how they found work? What worked for them? Maybe?

[@JustShannaBE]

Write an editorial in the paper about your business

[@julianaprimus8503]

I really enjoyed this video. You gus are very creative in keeping your followers interested in viewing the entire video. I enjoyed the historical❤ sceney and the stories behind certain monumental. I am sorry the recruiting business has not yet worked out yet. I say yet because I strongly believe that it will in a year or two. Since the need/ demand is there. In the meantime, I have confidence in team Avri and Simas, knowing that together, your ambitions and drive will lead you into a successful business venture. With that said, I wish you both all the best. Enjoy Lithuania and each other. Much love Juliana.❤

[@AvriSimas]

Aww your are so sweet, we really appreciate the kind and encouraging words. Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@lisasgto592]

Hey, great video and appreciate the update. May I suggest getting a mentor. Are there any social clubs you can attend or join? Maybe start shopping at mom & pop stores. They get their supplies somewhere. That maybe a way in to get business. Start small. You need to network. Networking is big in the U.S. It’s who you know that can get your foot in the door. Also you may see different people working, but are they legally working? Another issue here in U.S. the illegal workers problem will never be solved, it is a source of cheap labor that businesses use, particularly in agricultural, factory work. Jobs where they don’t need to speak English.

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

There is a saying: behind every “no” there is a yes……. Keep going until you get your “yes.”

[@lavernmcgaw9873]

I think you did the right thing not to sign those contracts because some time they ended up treating workers unfairly

[@shannongraham5786]

Don't give up. You have to fail a few times before you can ever succeed. Just ask some of the greatest business people in this world.

[@laimacrowley6990]

By the way, does Lithuanian Consulate in Jamaica has a requirement to take biometric info (fingerprints)? That complicates things even further, because a potential worker needs to arrive to the consulate in person. Nearly all EU/Schengen countries require this.

[@lavernmcgaw9873]

Sometimes some of these people that are recruiting persons to work are signing contracts that they just take money and don’t care about the workers

[@simonelavigne8618]

Try marketing and advertising and partner with a language school. You will be successful!

[@pattreac3429]

Don't give up..... it's gonna happen. The right doors will open. TRUST

[@joanabaguingan2507]

You can do this. i can see your heart and hardships, don't give up!

[@sharma3721]

I was routing for u guys. 😢 I’m so sorry it didn’t work out “yet”. Don’t feel defeated. Sometimes the moment just isn’t right. Someone may reach out in the fall 🤞🏽. Keep doing what you’re doing. You may inspire change if the right person see your video there. Good luck God bless

[@chandysuchit8320]

Dont give up, try again, rejection is not a failure🙏

[@blondielee5227]

@chandysuchit8320 - Agree, I see a surge down the road.

[@trudyalfred4021]

Continue to try it is better for you to try and fail than fail to try❤

[@christinechen7372]

Hi Avri andr Simas I know starting a business can be stressful but I want to encourage you not to give up. Every new business has its learning curve/s. Learn from them and improve. Love you lots. Christine Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@joysam4523]

My favorite part is the ending 😂,

[@sashajosephferrell2031]

There are a long list of recruiting agencies that recruit people to work in Lithuania. Companies will choose agencies that are charging less to bring in workers.

[@augyannafacey7616]

Don’t give up! The right business venture didn’t come as yet, have faith.

[@Magallion509]

Success begins at the bottom of the ladder and finishes at the top , strive for what you want live love be free love you guys 😊

[@lavernmcgaw9873]

Thanks for your update

[@SuzanneStewart-j2e]

Don't feel bad g . You tried very hard. If it had worked it would've been a very worthwhile international business, serving the country, recruits & yourselves. Look at the valuable lessons you learned.especially about the business practices & mindset of Lithuanians. Think of Einstein etc how many times they tried & "failed" before succeeding

[@jessicahijarunguru3907]

Its a good idea guys, one additional idea, if Lithuania is taking too long, you can start with other countries but working with the same company, since its still a European company, e.g Ireland has a huge potential, very much in need of workers.

[@robertasmith8688]

WOW I love your idea stick with it don't give up God is in control blessings too , love y'all like that Okay

[@michellempho5837]

Praying for you guys it will all work out keep trying for our sake 😊❤

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

Don't give up. Good business idea.

[@Nyammings]

Don't give up. Give it a break and wheel and come again ❤

[@bellgray9129]

Keep on pushing guys .don't give up

[@arvie89]

I think you guys have big dreams, but things don’t happen overnight. The idea is good, however , Simas has not lived in the country for a long time and you grew up in Jamaica and New York where things run different. May I suggest you get someone locally to help. You perhaps should have done the ground work with finding interested companies before putting out something to people interested in working in Lithuania. Please don’t take this in a bad way, but watching you guys for sometime, you tend to start things, stay a short time and move on. Take time to find out exactly what you want to do and spend the time working on it. Good luck!

[@nelcialazar2884]

Guys i wish u all the best ,in life we have to fail inorder to get on top .i believe one day u will get day.God bless.❤❤😊

[@grammarandmore5130]

Don't give up, you are young and sparkling. 🌟Keep working on the idea and invest some time in observing and understanding the local maket nuances. 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Start small!💡

[@dulciegrindley3080]

Avri said Simas sorry things didn’t work out this time keep working ❤

[@GreenOrchid9]

Im Jam in nyc. Bogota has a Lithuanian community, your contact probably knew that hence the request for Colombian workers, but may not know the population numbers or who is willing to relocate to Lithuania. You cannot approach European business like American model. Good luck!

[@TendaiHannahTafangenyasha]

Thankbu for explaining becz i was really waiting fir feed back. Dint worry God's tym is the best

[@katenkosi1389]

Keep trying don't give up guys and stay positive

[@bernadetteburrows5067]

Looks good man bun

[@kingdomchile9595]

Would it make sense to approach the media with this? Showing how you're trying to solve the problem but the companies affected just wasn't doing what they could with you to help?

[@josephinejemmott9516]

That is a love story cafe for sure

[@mureenporter9981]

Blessings, keep going.

[@laimacrowley6990]

Hello, lovely couple. I was following you for awhile and after this video I decided to drop you a line. While your project sounds like a thorough business idea, I don't hear you mentioning the most important part-obtaining a Schengen visa -anywhere in your videos. Is it something your mention in the contract how you're planning to go about it? These days, especially post Covid time, to obtain a Schengen visa is very lengthy, costly and time consuming process. We are talking fees reaching into hundreds and more. A potential worker would need to provide their resent police report, their bank statements, etc., proof where they're going to stay. Most likely an employer from more professional industries, such as IT & Computing or specialist fields would be prepared to go through such hassle. But, I doubt, a hospitality sector, transport or building sectors would go through such, frankly, nightmare when it comes to visas. An employer would ask himself - Is it worth it? I am speaking from the professional experience, here, in the UK, issuing/ arranging visas for various passport holders to enter Europe for work, study or residency. That's my insight from the information that you provide on your channel.

[@jackiebenjamin8772]

Strike up a conversation with the foreigners, ask questions technically, and eventually yoy will get to know their story and how they arrived in the country. Arvi, as Caribbean people, we know how to get information from someone 😅😅

[@natrlgrl6472]

Have you thought of hiring a local person of similar 'culture' to front for you!

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

I don't think the business failed. Maybe you guys will have to take money out of your pocket and bring a few people in if you guys can. Remember rejection is protection.

[@jeannettecoleman5552]

DARN

[@fernebeckles4704]

At least you all try. Thanks

[@CaroleRose-z5w]

No it was 3 years ago Avri

[@Resilientqueen-c1b]

I am literal too.

[@azasciurinskas3857]

Guys,life is not just FUN❤

[@PkMourelle-f1j]

u guys are lovely and genuine people i know...and i loke how u both support eachother respect and care about each others needs with out bieng selfish..Am just curious and i wish too to travel there and stay abit just know what its like there...if i had no skills and have to work there...what sector would i have to apply in ? which companies and which jobs are available for non europeans with english but with the correct shenghen paperwork? Also u know what thats something u could add to yo work ..bieng consultants and get paid to give answers and suggest businessses and then the companies will be the desperate ones to hire u since u already have a lost of workers looking for work and having all these questions..just a thought🙌u have probably looked in to that but honestly as an african living in europe i know for sure so many people have jobs ones they lioe or no5 and are looking for better opportunities or even just wish to have a change and have all these questions...and u are right there🙌dont give up ise all the opportuties u have and can think of,keep the positive attitude...May u also keep the genuine smiles too...teue we all have those things that kill us but the way we react to them is what keeps us going...keep it coming...i love y'all🙌😍🥰

[@liliethdaley6276]

Hire some nurses!

[@mitzilawrence9935]

Hi ya'll, things usually seems easier until reality sets in. Maybe they're looking at how long you've been living there. Although Simas is from there, he's been away for awhile. There could be a lot of factors including the language barrier 🤔. Maybe ya'll could try some of these jobs, to really see what's involved. Just my thoughts/two cents 🤗. Good luck 👍.

[@Lucianspelta99]

suggestion: Many latinos speak English maybe do a screening process for latinos who can speak English..

[@andiaforbes8332]

Keep trying Avri.If GOD wants this to happen just be patient and try again.Never never give up on your dreams.GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Keep your chin up guys

[@annharradan4316]

Keep trying ❤

[@patriciarobinson5172]

Guys you’re doing a 👏🏾

[@heathetmitchell9323]

Don't give up

[@Nyammings]

I learnt about the origin of 'ghetto' when researching Jewish persecution.

[@dainiusm5436]

🤔🤔🤔

[@laimacrowley6990]

Tarp kitko, as esu lietuve, gyvenanti UK jau virs 30metu. Butu idomu sizinoti, Simai, kaip tas vizu klausimas yra 'suvirskintas'. Sekmes!

[@CalvinGardine-dt4zq]

❤❤❤

[@arunas_grinkevicius]

Sveikas, kraštieti😉👋 (aš taip pat iš Panevėžio😊). Gal Tu geriau leisk žmonai kalbėti, nes ji kalba aiškiai ir suprantamai. Iš Tavo tarties aš nieko nesuprantu ką pasakoji🙉😄

[@shellyannedwards1029]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vskyrius1]

I would recommend that you leave that post-Soviet country as soon as you can. I left Lithuania 8 years ago and have no regrets. Of course, I miss my friends and family, and maybe one day when I'm retired, I'll go back to live there part-time. But I will definitely never, ever go back to work there because it will take forever for them to reach Western, first-world standards in business and work quality.

[@RedVelvetvelv]

Lithuania is one of the best country in the europe. Not like sh&€*le countries like uk or france. You are probably just an average rusbot.

[@RedVelvetvelv]

Rusų botas esi išgama 🤡

[@MoniqueJoinerSiedlak_Author]

Bro!

[@GreenOrchid9]

You should network and not try to do it yourselves, attend social events orvrven speak to a church where business people do attend. Didn't you meet the mayor? There are laws and guideliness in every business and government nuances that you have to meet. Not on the internet.

[@DaveGordon-d1h]

Don’t give up. Go back to the drawing

[@lornabarnaby6832]

❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏

[@aSnailCyclopsNamedSteve]

Lithuanian does not have a gh. We call it the Jewish Quarter. And that is what the Jewish Heritage page calls it. The Vilniaus getas was created in only 1941 and is an undesirable term.

[@AfroJamaican]

You can’t and should not try to change the culture. You are only going to frustrate yourselves.

[@Izzymill]

Maybe its Race and they don"t want to say it

[@AvriSimas]

Possible but unlikely, we had more of an issue when it comes to language barriers with these workers (as older Lithuanians rarely speak english) and simply communicating terms. The nationality of the workers we're bringing was not what we led with, just the fact that the workers are English speakers.

[@CNyabera]

@AvriSimas can I have your email I need to send you an Enquiry if you don't mind

[@sabakag]

I don't believe that it's about the race. But it could be because of the cultural differences, language barrier and other objective reasons.

[@suzanne-il9es]

this couple always have problems want to get rich fast

[@LituanaCorazonmexicano0508]

Oh! My beloved hometown!🥰🤍 I’m so sorry that it wasn’t/isn’t so easy to do business in Lithuania.🙁 P.D. I can send you some Mexicans and be their online interpreter!😅

[@stacyannhibbert9929]

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