Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. South Dakota – home of the Badlands and Mount Rushmore – is also a prolific exporting state.
In case this is surprising to you, just listen to what our experienced guest has to say about it. We were honored to speak with Luke J. Lindberg, President & CEO of South Dakota Trade, an association responsible for strengthening the state’s competitiveness in the global economy.
Jul 7, 2023
34 min
For this episode of Export Stories Podcast 2023, we visit a dynamic region of the country centered around Huntsville, Alabama, known for NASA and space related industries; but, of course, it is so much more.
We are joined by two guests today, Anne Burkett of the North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA), a non-profit business-driven membership trade association., and Deborah E. McGee, President & CEO of PZI Consulting, a unique international HR company from the region.
Jun 9, 2023
42 min
Welcome to our Intermodal episode of Export Stories Podcast 2023.
Every exporter within earshot of this podcast has stories to tell about their logistics experiences. To make sense of current and future trends in the intermodal industry, we were honored to speak with Donna Lemm, the Chief Commercial Officer for IMC Companies. IMC is an influential logistics provider headquartered in Collierville, TN.
May 22, 2023
44 min
Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. You don’t need to be a science nerd to enjoy today’s episode; but you might just become one after listening.
Figuratively speaking, we traveled to Iowa to speak to our guests Lisa Sakai, President and CEO and Dr. Becky Quesnell, COO, leaders of an innovative and fascinating company – Transagra. Transagra manufactures natural health solutions for animals, plants, and forage production. When you listen you will learn what that means and hear their stories of export success.
May 1, 2023
43 min
Today’s episode focuses on Puerto Rico and a very successful entrepreneur, jewelry fashion designer, manufacturer, and exporter. Her name is Joan Laureano, the creator & owner of the fashion jewelry and accessories brand, KRYSTALOS, and the international Catholic brand sensation, DEVOZIONI.
Apr 18, 2023
50 min
Export Stories Podcast is back for 2023, and I am busting with excitement for this year’s line-up!
Our theme for this year is the 50 States. While we won’t be able to get to all of them, our guests will be exporters and service providers, large and small, from states all over the U.S. that we will highlight. They are going to share success stories – surprising stories – inspiring stories – all through the lens of what’s happening in the world today.
Apr 2, 2023
45 min
I decided that it was high time we dedicated an episode to one of the U.S.’ most important exports – cotton. That soft, billowy material we all love. We are so honored to have as our guest Buddy Allen, the President, and CEO of the American Cotton Shippers Association. We had a great discussion where Buddy brought us up-to-date on the state of the industry and shared his stories about one of America’s most important export commodities.
Sep 7, 2022
41 min
I was thinking that, given the supply chain challenges in which we continue to find ourselves, wouldn’t it be nice to bring in a guest with lots of all around experience? My friend Penny Register-Shaw has held executive positions at FedEx, Amazon, and Walmart over many, many years.
Aug 8, 2022
51 min
Today’s esteemed guest on Export Stories Podcast 2022 shines a light on a global issue that many of us may take for granted – the availability of electricity. Joining us from Florence, Italy is Claudio Pedretti, CEO of Green Climate Ventures and President of the Alliance for Rural Electrification.
Jul 13, 2022
55 min
I’m sure you have given thought or even had anxiety about cybersecurity in relation to your business. I know that I have. So, I found the perfect guest to help us focus our thinking about cybersecurity in the realm of international trade.
Jun 15, 2022
55 min
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