Technical international trade talk by industry experts focused on practical “how to” information that companies need for cross border trade.
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OPUS Advisory International Trade Podcasts

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OPUS Advisory International Trade Podcasts
Alexander R. Malaket, CITP, President, OPUS Advisory Services International Inc.
Thoughts on the Conduct of International Trade
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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade


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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade
Collins Ezeiruaku Nwosu
International Trade is not without Strategy. Unlike the myths surrounding it, you do not need to start big. Yes, you do not. Yet, it holds the key to applying worldclass strategy and Leadership principles to your current business. Stay tuned and I promise you, here, on this podcast, is your chance to gain insights that could make you more successful. While sharing Insights that could aid you leave a legacy, you stand to gain practical steps in taking your business across borders successfully ...
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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Options for Credit Risk Insurance
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Andrew Jeanblanc to discuss credit risk insurance. Andrew has spent the last eight years in trade finance and international credit risk insurance. Currently he’s the business development manager broker for a Risk Insurance company which specializes in private t…
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Strategies to Minimize Tariffs - Duty Drawback
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Tony Nogueras, owner of Alliance International, to break down Duty Drawback. Not enough companies take full advantage of this program which allows people to recapture duties on products that were imported - either when they later export the same or similar good…
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Supply Chain Shifting to India
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Hiten Shah, founder and President of MES, an Inc 500 company supplying critical components from Asia, to discuss supply chains shifting to India. With tension between the U.S. and China, many companies are setting up dual sourcing in India. In this podcast epis…
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Export Controls Deep Dive Customer Risk
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Josh Rodman, who is a Senior Associate Attorney with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to discuss the customer risk in Export Compliance as it fits into the interplay between customer, product, and country. NOTE: none of the information here or in the podcast is leg…
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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Supplier Audit Compliance - ESG, UFLPA, CTPAT
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Elaine Ho and Nicola Licata, managers at Clean Energy Associates. They discuss the ins, outs, and issues with supplier compliance audits. Companies must be compliant with regulations and programs such as ESG, UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Act), CTPAT, and others. …
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Integrate Chinese and Western Sales Strategies w/ Francis Kremer
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Francis Kremer. Francis works in China and has been for about six years. He's the sales and marketing director for Juli Automotive, an electric vehicle (EV) motor company. In this podcast he shares insights on managing teams and the differences between selling …
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Grow International Sales Organization
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Michel Nouafo to discuss growing international sales organizations. In this podcast he shares insights on key factors and best practices for building a world class sales organization to can drive sales, increase market share, and increase customer satisfaction.…
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is with Emilio Estevez to discuss trade financing exports. He is currently an account executive with the North American team at Modifi and has experience in a variety of different companies in financial services. We begin the episode talking about one of the most common way…
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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Data Protection Across Borders
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Welcome back to the International Trade Resources Podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall. On today’s episode, Kim and Ervis Micukaj discuss business data production across borders. Ervis is the owner of Jet Services in China and provides a variety of data security services to foreign companies with business interests in Asia. In the discussion toda…
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Anonymous - China/Asia Manufacturing From Behind the Curtain
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is with “Tom,” an anonymous guest working in Southeast Asia for a conglomerate of Taiwanese companies. He is anonymous because he is going to give us a behind the scenes look at factories overseas. “Tom” has years of experience living in Asia (he is North American) and work…
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CE Requirements Exporting into the EU
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Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is with Alan Scott, CEO of Laicon Consulting Services. Alan works with many companies in North America, helping them manage their CE and UKCA certifications, training, documentation review, compliance safety assessments, and other components surrounding CE certifications. O…
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Why Supplier Agreements Fail To Protect You
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On this episode of the International Trade Resources Podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall, we’re sitting down with Art Dicker. Art is a senior lawyer at R&P China Lawyers, a full-service PRC law firm advising international businesses in China. He’s spent the last 15 years working in China to advise technology, manufacturing, and consumer companie…
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We often treat the new year as a reset button for our lives. Whilst this may be good it is not the most effective success strategy.
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Data & Supply Chain Cashflow
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This week we’re talking with Jim Wilson, Functional Lead at Nitor Partners. With over 30 years of experience in banking, international treasury, and accounting with various major companies, he’s here to break down how you can strengthen your cash flow and improve your supply chain. Jim dives into the various ways of arranging international trade pa…
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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Find Markets & Customers With Export Data
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On today’s episode, we talk with Julia Montgomery, who has spent over 10 years in international trade advisory services. She's a trade data specialist and she's currently a board member with NASBITE. Kim and Julia will discuss how to identify new markets and grow exports from the comfort of your desk. The first topic they discuss focuses on differe…
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Supplier Qualification / Audit
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Thanks for tuning into the International Trade Resources Podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall. On today’s episode, Kim is talking with Vineetha Jayaram, an accomplished Strategic Global Procurement professional with a successful record of setting supply strategies across international markets. She’s here to share best practices in supplier qualif…
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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China Forced Labor Act - Avoid Shipments in Detention
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Today we sit down with Adrienne Braumiller, founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and a dynamic force in the international trade law arena. With more than 30 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements, and ITAR compliance. She’s here to break down the ho…
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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Foreign Distributor Agreements - Exclusivity Debate
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Today Kim sits down with Kathryn Read, an international sales and marketing consultant with over 25 years of experience in emerging markets, including countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with extensive experience in China. Kathryn works with SMEs, primarily consumer goods companies moving into international markets. In this episode, we’…
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International Trade Resources Podcast


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Freight Bill Audits & How You Are Being Over Charged
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Welcome back to the International Trade Resources podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall. Our guest today is Steve Ferreira, CEO of Ocean Audit, Inc., a global ocean freight refund consultancy. He works with 20% of the Fortune 100 clients on ocean audits and is a two time USA Today best selling author and TV personality. He’s here today to fill us …
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Today, Kim Kirkendall talks with Adriana Giraldo, who has more than 15 years of experience in import-export coordination, supply chain export operations, customs, and foreign trade operations. She's worked in various industries, from toys to jewelry and now chemicals. Many times the companies she worked for had products or customers subject to US e…
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Free Money! How to Access Free Money & Support to Expand Exports
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On today's episode, Kim Kirkendall sits down with Nate Ward, Trade Advisor for the State of Ohio’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network and Director of the Global Business Center at Monte Ahuja College at Cleveland State University. He’s here today to talk about free or low cost programs, opportunities, and advisory se…
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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade


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Sustain Success through Passion and Purpose- Abiola Says
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Most businesses will not survive the first 5 years of set up. Not only because of tough operating environments but from lack of purpose. Listen as Abiola Soremekun digests the passion and purpose relationship. See how it can create a sustainable business via passion as a key. Mrs Abiola is an experinced Oil and Gas expert, trained counsellor, coach…
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Success in our goals, career chosen field, ministry, finance, family, business is possible. It will take more than passion. It needs discipline. Listen to how i have managed it.
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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade


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Wearing the Mask of Masculinity in the workplace; Success in Male Dominated Arenas
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Great companies are run by people. You need to invest in them. Listen to Patrenia Werts Onuoha share from the heart what worked and still works for her. As a Global Strategist, Coach, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker, she brings decades of experience necesaary for success in board rooms and high performance environments. Reach her on Instagram, Youtube…
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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade


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Final Part, 22Leadership thoughts with Dr Sam Ndoga.
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Success that is repeatable is no accident. There are principles, embedded in Leadership which bring success to life and sustain it.
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Part 4, twenti too Leadership tots wit Dr Sam Ndoga
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Leadership is not position; indeed that may be the lowest level of leadership. Learn from these thoughts, apply them and be transfomed. You can read more from my LinkedIn: @collinseze
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Customer Retention is a challenge worth solving. Each business will need to look into this and design their customer journey carefully. Here are some thoughts on this.
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Part Tree of twenti too tots wit Dr Sam Ndoga
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Deeper Insights, keys to creating a sustainable brand, business, persona. Indeed, principles of Leadership that make for greatness as a leader.
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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade


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Part Too. Twenti too tots wit Dr Sam Ndoga
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To make it easier to follow I am breaking the 22 thoghts into 5 parts so you do not loose out. Solid Leadership nuggets which can transform you, your family, your business, your organisation, your community and Nation at large. Just a thouught? Yes. But powerful🔋only if you apply them.
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Twenti too tots wit Dr Dam Ndoga
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These are powerful thoughts that can transform you, your business and impact in the world. Dr Sam Ndoga is a dear friend and mentor. You too would benefit if you put to use these thoughts.
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We always want the perfect setting in order to take action. It has to be the perfect message, delivery method, all funds available before we move. While this is noble, it cripples us. Hear my thoughts on taking action even when "the stars are not aligned."
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Leadership, Strategy, International Trade


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Telling the African Story with David Akwara
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The African Continental Free Trade Area is a window to shared prosperity for Africans. Yet, not many know about it and the opportunities it holds. David is taking a bold step and telling the story, opening up the continent through film 🎥. Listen to his motivation, you might just be inspired to tell your own story. You should, the world needs to hea…
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Forgetting why you do what you do (purpose) often leads to: 1. Chasing after things that are great but not driving towards your purpose. 2. Procratinating and not getting things done. 3. Falling behind. Listen and learn how to avoid these traps.
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Building Wealth through Tech on your phone
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Therr is more tech on your mobile phone today than the tech that placed the first rocket ship on the moon. Exponential technology is only great if you and I have an exponential use of this tech. Here are my thoughts on how best to build wealth through exponential tech and exponential use of tech.
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Investing in small viable businesses with proven cashflow and steady revenue sources may be a safer bet to building sustainable wealth. Here is how.
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There are many success tips out there. Well here are two more that are tailored to you. Listen, share your thoughts and reach out if you need to. Know that these two work... use them.
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Ideas rule the world. Ideas properly explored and exploited you might add.
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Delve into ideas that could change your fortune and change your world.
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This segment is dedicated to: (1) Ubong King the "trouble maker". (2) It is dedicated to sharing ideas as they come along. Crazy are some, impractical to others but I daresay, every idea I've ever had has been brought to life by someone. Yes, even the crazy and impossible ones. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing what you do with the ideas.…
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Why Has Success Eluded You?
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An honest review of this question may bring you answers you may not like. Note: I said "answers", not reasons or excuses. Listen, only if you wish to find the truth and succeed.
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Awareness. Being present. Appreciating today. These are things that could boost our productivity and make us live "wealthier", healthier lives. Be present, wherever you are.
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Passion to Business with Bature Breweries
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Kevin Conroy Bature founded Bature Breweries. This is the first craft,micro brewery in West Africa. Here is a candid discussion on turning your passion into a business and perhaps a profit. Every SME and startup should listen to this, especially if you are trying to set up in Nigeria. Investors....take a hint. 🙂…
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Your passion needs to be turned into a business. It can be turned into a business and you need to know how. Why? So that it will be a profitable business.
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Communicate, Connect and Succeed with Monique Russell
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Be it in product or service sales, public service, family, post Covid-19 effective communication is required. Connecting is important and could make the difference between your success or failure. Hear as Monique dissects communication in a unique applicable way.
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Get a quick highlight before digging into the full episode. Enjoy, be Enlightened, be Empowered, Succeed.
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Leadership and Service: Winning Business Strategies with Adegoke Omotola.
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Listen and learn how to succeed and thrive with these 2 strategies. Success is possible, future proofing your businees as well.
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Four Business success Strategies
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Your business could succeed and do well in every clime; crisis or not. This is a four step process. Learn the steps, apply them, and benefit from them.
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Spare the rod and....? There is a better way. Listen to the full episode and learn.
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Is there ever a perfect time for parenting? Listen as Mute denystifies parenting.
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A sound mind is prone to higher productivity. Obvious right? But our actions seem not to reflect this "obvious" knowledge. Listen to Dr Viv and gain understanding at a deeper level and improve productivity.
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Mental Health & Productivity a chat with Dr Vivian Ikem on the role of Leadership
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It is almost a taboo to talk about mental health. It is stigmatized and unwittingly triggered by unawareness at various levels. Yet it is quite important to productivity at all levels. We explore this with Dr Viv as she drops nuggets that are fundamental yet transformational.
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