International Trade Resources Podcast
Episodes
Global Process Improvement
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Patricia Leebove about what global process improvement rea...
Data Cloud Backup Security
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Ervis Micukaj, owner and general manager of Jet IT in Shan...
Tariff Announcements - Facts!
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall sits down with Ann Shipherd, owner of A.C. Ship Global Trade Law and ...
Trade Associations & Trade Policy
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Ed Brzytwa, Vice President of International Trade at the C...
Save Packaging Costs & Tariffs
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Ying Lu, founder of Blue Lake Packaging and former global ...
Leverage Your Customs Broker Expertise
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Nathan Reed, a licensed customs broker and Director of Custom...
Negotiating With Customer on Duties & Tariffs
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with international marketing consultant Kathryn Read, dialing i...
Importer Liabilities & Risk
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Emmet McGovern, a seasoned trade compliance expert about t...
Country of Origin Analysis
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Diego Montemayor, a seasoned trade compliance expert with ...
More Valuation & Tariff Reduction Strategies
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with international trade expert Alejandro Alcalde as they dive ...
Import Valuation Strategies
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall welcomes back Alejandro Alcalde, a trade compliance expert with decad...
Complexities of Country of Origin w/ Josh Rodman
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Josh Rodman, a partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to...
Valuation of Goods – Customs & Duties
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall sits down with Nathan Reed, Director of Customs and Foreign Trade, to...
Suppliers - The Contracts Needed to Protect Yourself
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall sits down with Art Dicker, an experienced international trade lawyer ...
Branding Across Markets - APAC Examples
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Katie Howe, Managing Director of Jacaranda Communications,...
Agile & Efficient Logistics
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Andrew Kennedy, Logistics Manager at Kitagawa Europe, to e...
Creating a Budget to Expand Exports
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the "International Trade Resource Podcast," host Kim Kirkendall sits down with Kathryn Read to explore the critical topic of creati...
HTS Codes and Determination Tariffs Trade Barriers
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Kenton Grimes from Mohawk Global to dive deep into the world ...
Deep Dive into Country of Origin
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Josh Rodman, a partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to...
China New Corporate Law & Foreign Travel Risks
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Steven Huang of Zhong Lu Law Firm to discuss 2024 changes to ...
US Fulfillment Distribution Center Options
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Dave Gulas, President and Co-Founder from EZDC 3PL. Dave and ...
Export Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Emmanuel Margaritas to discuss the importance of having a wel...
Export Sales - Get Paid
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Olivier Brusle, CEO of ACTIOM, a professional services firm, ...
Understanding USMCA & Trade Compliance w/ Alejandro Alcalde
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Alejandro Alcalde to discuss the recent impact supply chain d...
Compare SE Asia to China Manufacturing
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Art Dicker, a senior counsel at R&P China Lawyers and hos...
Lean Six Sigma & International Trade
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Gabriel Santos, a foreign trade leader with Polarium in Guada...
South America & Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Sin Kit I (Sinki), who has years of experience in business de...
Post-Brexit Import Into the UK
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Andrew Kennedy, Logistics Manager at Kitagawa Europe, to disc...
Leverage Your Customs Broker Expertise
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Nathan Reed, a licensed customs broker and Director of Custom...
Negotiating Freight Contracts
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Kenton Grimes to discuss the challenges companies face when negotiatin...
Customize Exports to Meet Customer / Market
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Michel Nouafo, who has a wealth of experience in international sales, ...
Common Mistakes When Dealing with Suppliers in Asia
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by two of her team members to discuss mistakes companies make when dealin...
Brand Licensing into China
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Axel Kruse from Griffin Business Consulting to discuss licensing brand...
Keep Up To Date With Compliance w/ Alejandro Alcalde
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is happy to be speaking with Alejandro Alcalde to discuss how to stay current on co...
How Startups/ SME's Launch With MultiNational Resources w/ Dr Uny Cao
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Dr. Uny Cao, a technologist based in Hangzhou, China, to discuss valua...
Agriculture Export Opportunities w/ Julia Jones
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Julia Jones, Chief Hope Officer at JJ Consulting, formerly with KPMG, ...
3PL Management & Contracts w/ Phillip Michel
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Phillip Michel. Operations Manager at Amazon On-Demand Production in...
Boost Distributor Engagement w/ Zach Selch
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Zach Selch, Founder of Global Sales Mentor and author of Global Sales,...
Travel in China - Is it Safe?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall goes solo! In this episode she gives listeners a comprehensive overview of her expe...
Employee Termination and Changing Representatives in China w/ Art Dicker
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Russell Brown, CPA Acclime China and Art Dicker, Attorney at R&P L...
Closing or Scaling Down an Entity in China
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast we have taken an excerpt from arecent webinar. The webinar is moderated by Kim Kirkendall and she i...
Complexities of Country of Origin w/ Josh Rodman
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Josh Rodman, a partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to...
Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies & TCO w/ Ricardo Moreira
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Ricardo Moreira to discuss Total Cost of Ownership or Optimiz...
Japan - Import Compliance Process w/ Scott Scofield
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Scott Scofield to discuss the keys to success when importing ...
Ecommerce Product Optimization Using Data Tools w/ Pradeep Sacitharan
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Pradeep Sacitharan to discuss Using Data in E-Commerce for Pr...
Practical Tips to Manage International Data Risk w/ Bob Eckman
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Bob Eckman to discuss tangible concrete steps companies shoul...
Understanding USMCA & Trade Compliance w/ Alejandro Alcalde
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Alejandro Alcalde to discuss the recent impact supply chain d...
Options for Credit Risk Insurance
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Andrew Jeanblanc to discuss credit risk insurance. Andrew has...
Strategies to Minimize Tariffs - Duty Drawback
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Tony Nogueras, owner of Alliance International, to break down...
Supply Chain Shifting to India
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Export Controls Deep Dive Customer Risk
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Josh Rodman, who is a Senior Associate Attorney with Sandler,...
Supplier Audit Compliance - ESG, UFLPA, CTPAT
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Elaine Ho and Nicola Licata, managers at Clean Energy Associa...
Integrate Chinese and Western Sales Strategies w/ Francis Kremer
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Grow International Sales Organization
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Michel Nouafo to discuss growing international sales organiza...
Options to Finance Exports
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is with Emilio Estevez to discuss trade financing exports. He is currently...
Data Protection Across Borders
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the International Trade Resources Podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall. On today’s episode, Kim and Ervis Micukaj discuss business...
Anonymous - China/Asia Manufacturing From Behind the Curtain
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is with “Tom,” an anonymous guest working in Southeast Asia for a cong...
CE Requirements Exporting into the EU
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is with Alan Scott, CEO of Laicon Consulting Services. Alan works with man...
Why Supplier Agreements Fail To Protect You
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 law...
Data & Supply Chain Cashflow
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking with Jim Wilson, Functional Lead at Nitor Partners. With over 30 years of experience in banking, international treasury, and...
Find Markets & Customers With Export Data
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 spe...
Supplier Qualification / Audit
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for tuning into the International Trade Resources Podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall. On today’s episode, Kim is talking with Vineetha Ja...
China Forced Labor Act - Avoid Shipments in Detention
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Foreign Distributor Agreements - Exclusivity Debate
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kim sits down with Kathryn Read, an international sales and marketing consultant with over 25 years of experience in emerging markets, including...
Freight Bill Audits & How You Are Being Over Charged
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the International Trade Resources podcast with your host, Kim Kirkendall. Our guest today is Steve Ferreira, CEO of Ocean Audit, Inc.,...
Export Controls Compliance
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kim Kirkendall talks with Adriana Giraldo, who has more than 15 years of experience in import-export coordination, supply chain export operatio...
Free Money! How to Access Free Money & Support to Expand Exports
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Kim Kirkendall sits down with Nate Ward, Trade Advisor for the State of Ohio’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Exp...