Export Stories Podcast
Episodes
Beth Branch, President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans - Multimodal Hub and Much, Much More
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you know, because I mention it frequently, that I grew up in Memphis. And if you are from Memphis, because of its proximity, you might hav...
Our Joint Podcast with The Trade Guys Podcast
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Millionpodcasts.com named Export Stories Podcast as #6 of the Best International Trade Podcasts, I thought it might be nice to invite the #...
Emily Sweet Shares Stories about the World of International Literary Agency
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate our 60th episode, an accomplishment of which I am very proud, I looked to a new subject that we haven’t remotely explored – the world...
Blanca Ramirez Shares Stories about the Remarkable Company that is Lectro Dryer of Kentucky
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I always enjoy interviewing U.S. manufacturers with a long history of export because they are, in some ways, the heart of what Export Stories Podcast ...
Doug Farren Discusses the Ohio State’s National Center for Middle Markets
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode with Ohio State’s CIBER’s Dr. Michael Knemeyer and Dominic DiCamillo, they proudly referred to Ohio State’s Fisher College o...
Ohio State CIBER – Discussion with Michael Knemeyer and Dominic DiCamillo
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen of the U.S.’s great academic institutions host what is called The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs), create...
Paul Edelblut Educates Us on AI’s Use in Export
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back – finally - for year 7 of Export Stories Podcast. I’m pinching myself. Thank you for joining us.I was very determined that our fi...
John Butler and Agricenter International – A Gem in the World of Agricultural Research
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably noticed that I keep coming back to the subject of agriculture on this podcast – for very good reasons – it is critical to the U....
Andrew White of Comptus Shares Some of the Secrets to Successful Exporting
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a great conversation we have lined up for you today! Our guest, Andrew White, is the President of Comptus, a New Hampshire manufacturer and sel...
Chris Wingo – China Export Expert
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is a pleasure to have as our guest Chris Wingo, Founder and Managing Director of China Sage Consultants. A native of Southern California, Chris ha...
Brian Genjian Consults and Brings Current News to the Export Community
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I like to think of today’s episode as a sixth generation of this podcast. That’s because I was introduced to today’s guest, Brian Genjian, by ...
Peter Clement on Why Exporters Need International Factoring
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest, Peter Clement, shares some very valuable financial information for exporters. Peter is the Senior Vice President for International Financ...
Exploring Argentek’s Claim to Distribute the World’s Most Innovative Tech
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2024!There is a reason why Argentek was named Exporter of the Year in Delaware for 2023 by the U.S. Small Busin...
Kevin Speers Gets Technical About his Technology Company
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, we visit with a Virginia company, and we get rather technical with you. That’s because our guest, Kevin Speers, is CEO and C...
Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart Shares Koval Distillery’s Remarkable International Story
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With this episode, I’m going to introduce you to a company that offers products with such intriguing flavors as Rose Hip, Chrysanthemum Honey, Ginge...
Amit Mathur Shares Stories About the Beauty of Embracing the IC-DISC
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let me tell you a story about today’s podcast. So, you are going along, growing your export business and it’s very exciting. And you are very pl...
Sandy Winans and Altronic – Stories of Innovative Ignition for the Global Oil & Gas Industry
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we go to Ohio for a manufacturing story. We explore the global oil and gas industry from an insider who knows the ropes. Our guest...
Eddy Djagou Shares His Entrepreneurial Success Story – Selling U.S. Products to Africa
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. This is the 2nd in a two-part series of Iowa episodes. You may remember my lauded episode with Transag...
Richard Biggs of Trade Horizons – An Expert in International Market Entry
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for joining Export Stories Podcast 2023. Speaking to us from Portland, OR is Richard Biggs, Director, North America for Trade Horizons. R...
Jeff Ostroff – a Leader in the International Podcasting Industry
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. Today, we travel virtually to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This episode is our podcast podcast. Tha...
Luke Lindberg – South Dakota’s Trade Czar
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. South Dakota – home of the Badlands and Mount Rushmore – is also a prolific exporting state.In case...
Alabama’s PZI Consulting – The Export World of International HR & People Development Services
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Export Stories Podcast 2023, we visit a dynamic region of the country centered around Huntsville, Alabama, known for NASA and spac...
Donna Lemm of IMC Shares Her Insights on the State of the Intermodal Industry
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Intermodal episode of Export Stories Podcast 2023. Every exporter within earshot of this podcast has stories to tell about their logis...
Iowa’s Transagra – Manufacturer and Exporter of Natural Health Solutions for Agriculture
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Joan Laureano – Puerto Rico’s Creative Jewelry Designer and Exporter
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. Prepare to be wowed by today’s guest! Our theme for this year is the 50 States, but we haven’t s...
Jonathan Szucs – Manufacturing from Here to Outer Space
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Whil...
Buddy Allen – American Cotton Shippers
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Penny Register-Shaw Speaks from Executive Experience in the Corporate World
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Claudio Pedretti talks about the Global Importance of Rural Electrification
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cybersecurity Episode with Danny Mizrahi of Contango IT
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 perfec...
Wendy Pease Shares Stories and Advice about Global Marketing
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Among the topics we discuss are reasons for going global, advice on how to avoid some basic mistakes, and how you retain global customers. Wendy sha...
Landaira and Waste-to-Energy – An Export Story We Need to Talk About
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of Export Stories Podcast 2022 is a subject I’m excited to talk about with my guest, Vincent Harkins, CFO of Landaira, Inc.. I’v...
TheraTogs – Export Stories About an Innovative Medical Product
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guests are the co-founders of TheraTogs, which are “Therapy You Wear”.Lee Taylor, CEO, and Beverly (Billi) Cusick, Chief Science Officer speak...
IBNewsmag: The Online Magazine for SME Exporters
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is dedicated to this important sector; and to help us understand the unique requirements of SME’s is a special guest and expert, F...
Sherwin Pomerantz Explains How Opportunities Abound Using an Experienced Global Network
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can all agree that export business development on a large-scale can be challenging unless you have the right network of experts in place. Our gues...
How USGLC Looks Out for the U.S. Economy and U.S. Security on a Global Scale
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
USGLC brings together more than 500 businesses and non-profits from across the country. Their advisory council is made up of distinguished leaders i...
State of and Stories From the Trade Show World with RX Global
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To explore what is happening in the tradeshow industry today, we had a great conversation with Christine Kratz, International Sales Executive for the ...
What We Can Learn About International Education from Sannam S4
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through their stories, Michael and Ishrat bring us an awareness of just what the export of higher education means to the U.S. and our trading partners...
Speaking of Language Services with Bobby Lahiere of Spoken Here
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby’s passion for languages shines through as he brings us up-to-date on the world of written language translation and spoken language interpretin...
Reliving History with Susan Gibbs, President of the SS United States Conservancy
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get to go back in history to a time when the SS United States, the great passenger liner and America’s Flagship, was the fastest ship in the worl...
John Scannapieco: Baker Donelson Attorney is Bullish on Exports
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John is completely bullish on the future of U.S. exports, which you will understand when you listen to our discussion and his telling of his export st...
Leslee Alexander Talks about What States can do for Exporters
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to having vast experience in assisting U.S. exporters, she happens to be the daughter of former Senator and Governor of Tennessee, Lamar A...
Bob Rebori, BioMicrobics , and The Export World of Water/Wastewater Reuse
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happen...
Greg Miller of FreightWaves/American Shipper Discusses Journalism in the Time of COVID
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happenin...
Stories from Mark Klein and the EXIM Bank
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode and exporting in general. This is an important time for the export communit...
John Hyatt: Perspectives from a Customs Broker
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
His longtime involvement in public speaking on subjects such as DR-CAFTA informed a really good discussion about trade agreements and other subjects. ...
The Rich Hegger Podcast: From East to West, Which Law is Best?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It would have been easy to chat with Rich for hours and hours, given the rich (no pun intended) business experiences he has had from China to Saudi Ar...
Blessing Irabor: Entrepreneur and Nigerian Exporter
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blessing joined us from Benin-City, Nigeria. She has a fascinating and diverse background in fashion, costume design, agriculture, tourism, and bu...
The Steve Rothberg/Mercator Podcast: Navigating Our Discussion About Infrastructure
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is a partner with Mercator International LLC and joined us from Kirkland Washington. Mercator is a management consulting firm specializing in fr...
The Desai Brothers and RM Metals: Managing Metal Markets Today
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RM Metals, a family business that has been around since 1986, specializes in exports of stainless steel and metal scrap all over the world. Sam and Ch...
Ed King and Grapette: A Great Americana Brand and Export Story
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you may remember Grapette – including the cool animal syrup bottles, the historic jingles and ads. What you may not have realized is that ...
Tom Shorma: A North Dakota Success Story in International Trade
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The story of WCCO Belting is a family story as well as a story about industrial success in the U.S. Heartland. With deep export experience, Tom sh...
Daniel Tamayo: How A California Community College Exports A Great U.S. Education
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you realize that education is an important export? It turns out that it is the 5th largest export from the U.S.! Daniel explains how he has de...
Jerry Hingle: Giving Ag and Forest Products A Boost in Global Markets
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew that trade associations could use help growing their industries in export markets? Well, Jerry Hingle figured that out many years ago. He...
Craig Simonton: The Export Adventures of Hydratrek’s Amphibious Vehicles
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You are going to hear about how Craig and Hydratrek, a manufacturer of heavy-duty rugged amphibious vehicles, began and cultivated a vibrant export pr...
Elizabeth Cawein: Opening the World to Contemporary Memphis Music
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Music & culture expert; publicity & marketing professional; entrepreneur; instructor; producer; moderator; and ‘sound diplomat’ – these ...
Bill Courtney: Entrepreneur, Hardwood Exporter, Author, and Oh Yeah, Was Part of An Oscar Winning Documentary
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to Bill talk about how he started up his export business is like a mini-master class in how commodity exporting works. We had a great, and...
Leigh Shockey: CEO & Chairwoman of Drexel Chemical Shares Her Stories
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh joined me in the studio and graciously shared stories about what is and has been a fascinating career spent building the international sales and...
C.J. Pinajian: Adventures of an Ocean Shipping Sales Pro
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During his career, C.J. has held senior management positions and represented large, global ocean shipping companies, directly and through agents, incl...
Mary Michel: Stories of Exposure and How International Insurance Covers Serious Risks
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the 3rd episode of Export Stories with our guest, Mary Michel. We are delighted to chat with Mary, who retired in 2015 as a Senior Vice Pr...
Export Stories: David Spann: A Commercial Service Veteran (And That’s No Bull)
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our second podcast with our guest, the Rev. David Spann. As a Director of several Department of Commerce Export Assistance Centers across...
Export Stories: David Radiloff - navigating the globe through international business
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our inaugural podcast with our guest, David Radiloff. David leads us on a personal journey from the late 1970’s, when modern internatio...