We help Italian middle-market companies understand and expand in the US market

American
expansion
done right

Who We Are

USA 4 REAL is the RBHQ solution for Italian brands looking to understand, enter and grow in the US market. We provide research-based strategy, business development, results driven execution and marketing support for companies looking to succeed in the USA.

Why USA?

United States represents a tremendous growth opportunity for Italian brands who want to leverage the “Made in Italy” concept and grow in an affluent market of high spending consumers.

Market Size

336 million consumers, largest economy in the World by GDP; highest disposable income per capita in the world; consumption driven economy with very low saving rates, high digital and online shopping habits (more than 80% purchase at least 1 good online per month).

Innovation

The US continues to lead the way in terms of innovation with Nasdaq reaching an all-time high being at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and new technologies.

Access to Capital

Capital markets recognize and drive capital to the best ideas and enterprises.  U.S capital markets are the largest in the world: 41% of global equity and 40% of global fixed income.

Reputation

Any company & brand who really wants to achieve a global recognition, must build a solid presence in the US market.

Avoid the Mistakes

Many companies recognize the opportunities represented by the American market, however they miss on understanding market dynamics and fail on designing and executing the proper strategy.

Don’t pay the
price of
bad strategy and poor execution

01

USA is not Italy

Underestimating the country specific cultural aspects

02

Consumers are different

Voice of customers is the founding pillar of a wise growth strategy

03

USA is a continent

Considering USA as a country rather than a continent leads to waste of resources and time

04

Don’t just sell

Avoid randomly sell something somewhere without a market strategy

05

Execution matters

Poor setup and inefficient operations turns customers in nightmares

06

People are the asset

Failing on finding, engaging and motivating the right people implies high cost and terrible customer satisfaction

01

USA is not Italy

Cultural aspects play a crucial role in having success with american customers

02

Consumers are different

Voice of customers is the founding pillar of a wise growth strategy

03

USA is a continent

Considering USA as a country rather than a continent leads to waste of resources and time

04

Don’t just sell

Avoid randomly sell something somewhere without a market strategy

05

Execution matters

Poor setup and inefficient operations turns customers in nightmares

06

People First

Failing on finding, engaging and motivating the right people implies high cost and terrible customer satisfaction

Are those
questions
familiar?

Common Patterns

Some common patterns repeteadetely show up in many Italian companies entering or already present in the United States.

ACCESS

How can we successfully enter the USA and create a long-term sustainable growth plan?

GROW

We have been in the US for several years but are unable to grow and become a major player. What can we do from here?

THRIVE

We have been in the US for many years, but still not profitable. How can we fix the situation?

If these aspects are familiar, discuss them with a Senior Partner

Thinkers and Doers

RBHQ is a ITA/USA advisory firm born from managers and entrepreneurs with recognized international expertise and a focus on making things happen.
USA 4 REAL is the specific solution addressed to Italian companies looking to establish a successful presence in the US market.

Who we are and
why we make
the difference

Federico Foli

Partner at RBHQ
USA based

Federico Rossi

Managing partner at RBHQ
ITA / USA based

Alberto Scoccianti

Advisory Board RBHQ USA
USA based

Anthony Graziano

Advisory Board RBHQ USA
USA based

Expertise and specific knowledge cannot be replicated or learned from one day to the other. That’s why we created USA 4 Real

Business Experience

We are well-traveled, experienced businesspeople who have spent years helping companies from around the world succeed in the Italian and American markets.

We know what works and what doesn’t work, so we can offer you a wealth of practical advice and support.

Wide Angle

We have developed expertise in many market scenarios: from high growth contexts to turnarounds, from traditional industries to high tech ones, from family businesses to multinational corporations.

Qualified Ecosystem

We built a localized network of trusted partners who have worked with us for years, covering every core expertise: HR, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Branding, Technology & Innovation, M&A.

Our Method

Portfolio of Services

We lay our approach in strategic thinking and execution. We stay at the intersection of deep research of consumers and market dynamics and execution-driven services to make any strategy design tangible and concrete.

1

STEP 1 - FEASIBILITY STUDY

What are the market dynamics? What’s the regulation? What are the habits and business models in place?

We provide extensive market researches, assessing industry segmentation, key trends, regulation, competitors and key drivers of success.

2

STEP 2 - STRATEGY

What’s the best way to approach the market? How much capital each initiatives draws? What’s the expected return of investment? How to differentiate and find a Value Proposition? 

We help assess, find, adapt a Value Proposition to find a competitive advantage. From there, we design a strategy that makes economic sense and has to potential to make your brand relevant to the target customers.

3

STEP 3 - FINDING RESOURCES

Are there Government grants to support the US expansion?

Next Generation EU and PNRR provide financial resources and grants to accelerate a path of innovation, growth and sustainability. We identify subsidized finance measures to support investments specifically for international expansion.

4

STEP 4 - TESTING

How to move the first steps? How to test the market response before making the final decision?

We help effectively test the strategy with tailor-made designed actions minimizing the risks of losing time and financial resources.

5

STEP 5 - SETTING UP OPERATIONS

Is it better to set up a sales office, a logistic department or to acquire an existing company through M&A?


Good Strategies with poor execution lead to unsatisfying results. We have an execution mindset and a network of partners to turn strategies into results. From finding an office, applying for a Visa, communicating your presence in the market, recruiting people, structuring a sales channel, setting up a logistic or a production center are activities we can perform and coordinate.

Making things happen through a qualified Ecosystem

We Make Things Happen

Not just consultants, not just executors. We pride ourselves for merging strong analytical skills with an ecosystem of professionals and companies that can make things happen. With more than a century of aggregated experience across industries and functions, we are the right partner to help you explore the USA.

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