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**** UPDATE: The Texas Export Guide is now available! You can view it here in English and Spanish ****
Today we are honored to feature a personality in the international trade publishing industry. In this episode, Alberto interviews Greg Sandler, founder and president of ThinkGlobal. ThinkGlobal produces export magazines and export guides that need to be part of every exporter’s promotional toolbox. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are: - ThinkGlobal’s resources for exporters - Export USA - The Export Guides - International advertising strategies - Advice for exporters - And a special announcement from Greg!
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Cross-border eCommerce, or conducting international sales using the internet, is growing as a channel for selling to buyers abroad. eCommerce is quickly becoming a critical tool for exporters that want to engage not only on business-to-consumer sales, but also on business-to-business and business-to-government sales.
eCommerce is one of the hottest topics in international trade, and today Alberto interviews Joshua Halpern, Director of the eCommerce Innovation Lab at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Some of the topics discussed by Alberto and Joshua in this episode are: - The nine fundamental pillars of an eCommerce export strategy - eCommerce challenges and how to overcome them - Free tools to find eCommerce trends worldwide - Authenticity as a competitive advantage - The “We’re not in Kansas anymore” moment - Benefits of traveling for exporters - And more!
Today’s episode is very special because we have another first in the history of Export Like a Boss: Today’s guest is our first guest from Europe and is joining us all the way from the Netherlands.
Mark de Vries is EuroDev’s CEO. EuroDev is an amazing business development organization that has helped North American companies successfully expand in Europe for more than 20 years. Mark has a wealth of experience in international business and business development. In this episode, he shares with us incredibly useful tips and advice on how to succeed in Europe. We are honored to have Mark as a guest today and we are sure you’ll enjoy this interview.
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In this episode, Alberto interviews Lynn Rich, Sutphen’s China Sales Manager and International Sales Application Engineer for other international markets (Latin America). Sutphen is a manufacturer of fire trucks located in Dublin, Ohio. It has been in operations since 1890, making it the oldest continuously owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the country.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode are: - Exporting to China - Dos for export success - Resources for exporters - International marketing strategies - Identifying and selecting international distributors - And more!
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Today we are honored to feature a personality in the international trade publishing industry. In this episode, Alberto interviews Greg Sandler, founder and president of ThinkGlobal. ThinkGlobal produces export magazines and export guides that need to be part of every exporter’s promotional toolbox.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode are: - ThinkGlobal’s resources for exporters - Export USA - The Export Guides - International advertising strategies - Advice for exporters - And a special announcement from Greg!
ThinkGlobal's social media channels:
This is a special episode because it's the first episode in which we focus on one specific country: Mexico. So, if you are thinking about exporting to Mexico or are currently exporting to Mexico, this episode is for you!
Our guest is Matt Siordia, Mexico Desk Officer at the Office of the Western Hemisphere in the International Trade Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Some of the topics discussed today by Alberto and Matt are: - Reasons to export to Mexico - NAFTA benefits for exporters and how to claim its benefits - Misconceptions of doing business in Mexico - High-impact entry strategies - Overcoming cultural differences - And more!
EPISODE 11: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (OFFICE OF GLOBAL BUSINESS AT THE FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS)10/17/2016
Today we are honored to feature for the second episode in a row a Department of Commerce President’s E Award winner. Our guest is Joyce Steffan, Director of The Ohio State University’s Office of Global Business in the Fisher College of Business.
Joyce is doing great things to help students get involved in international business and to help companies in Ohio become great exporters. In this episode, Alberto and Joyce discuss: - The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) - The impact of the Ohio Export Internship Program - Earning the Department of Commerce President’s E Award - Advice for exporters - And more!
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The Department of Commerce President’s E Award is the highest recognition any organization in the United States can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of American exports. We are honored to feature Thycotic, a global leader in IT security and one of the 2016 President’s E Award winners.
In today's episode, Alberto interviews Katie McCroskey, Thycotic's Senior Manager of E-learning and Knowledge Management. Some of the topics discussed are: - Using nationwide and local resources available to exporters - Succeeding at trade shows - Exporting intangible products - Dealing with export compliance - Advice to export like a boss - And more!
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Concord Supply is a true American Dream story: Victor and Liliana Quiñones, the company’s founders and owners, started this company in 1991 with less than $10 dollars. Today, Concord’s products are exported all over the world.
In this episode, Alberto interviews Victor Quiñones, Concord Supply Owner and President, and Vic Quiñones, Sales Manager. Some of the topics discussed are: - Overcoming challenges through innovation - Benefiting from Free Trade Agreements - Advice to succeed as an exporter - Achieving the American Dream - Dealing with weak foreign currencies - And more!
When you think about UPS.... what do you think about? Shipping boxes and brown trucks, right? Well, when it’s about exporting, UPS does much more than just moving boxes around the world.
In this episode, Alberto interviews two guests from UPS: - Nick Kirby, International Account Executive, tell us about an exciting contest UPS is conducting. It's called the UPS X-Port Challenge and it’s a great opportunity that you don’t want miss. - In the second part of the show Gino Bonilla, Financial Services Manager, talks about UPS Capital. UPS Capital’s tools and resources can make a huge difference in your international sales.
In this episode, Aberto interviews Tony Clayton, Clayton Agri-Marketing’s founder and president. Clayton Agri-Marketing is considered one of the leading livestock and agricultural exporters in the U.S. and has successfully exported live animals genetics and related agricultural equipment to 46 different countries.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode are: the challenges of exporting live animal genetics, recommendations to be a successful exporter, the “We are not in Kansas anymore!” moment, resources for exporters of animals and agricultural products, the Brexit, how to deal with jet lag, and more!
In this episode, Alberto interviews Michael Rosales, Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in San Antonio, Texas. The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its offices are located in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries. The U.S. Commercial Service helps American companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets through services such as the International Partner Search, Gold Key Matching Service, International Company Profile, and many more!
World First is one of the world’s leading international payment companies, helping over 100,000 clients save money on their international exchange. When it comes to exporting, exchange rates are critical and can impact a company’s bottom line. World First not only offers competitive rates, but are also known for their award-winning customer service, tailoring unique FX solutions for exporters.
In this episode, Alberto interviews Vanessa Villarreal, Partnerships Executive, at World First US headquarters in Austin, TX. Listen to this conversation to learn about World First resources, services and insights that help exporters bring the most of their foreign earnings back home.
American companies that establish commercial relationships with foreign distributors gain tremendous benefits. However, gaining these advantages depends on knowing how to negotiate with potential foreign distributors to establish a mutually beneficial distribution agreement.
In this keynote presentation, Alberto Rodriguez-Baez explains:
XPEL Technologies is a leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive paint, headlamp and window protection films, exports to 40+ countries, and its products are proudly made in the United States. In this episode, Alberto interviews Luke Rood, International Accounts Manager, and discusses XPEL’s export success and the challenges of exporting an invisible product.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode are: helping international distributors succeed, a “We are not in Kansas anymore!” moment, communicating with distributors, succeeding in tradeshows, traveling tips, dealing with grey markets, and more!
In this episode, Alberto interviews Michele Beckley, Merlot Skin Care's Vice President of Operations. Merlot Skin Care's products harness the antioxidant power of red grape seeds. Merlot Skin Care was named a “Breakout Brand” by Global Cosmetics International in 2011.
Some of the topics discussed in this episode are: Exporting to Asia, managing international distributors, dealing with grey markets, a “We are not in Kansas anymore!” moment, and more!
Welcome to Export Like a Boss! In this episode, Alberto kicks off the podcast, provides an overview of the topics that will be discussed and shares a little bit about his background and passion for exports.
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