TRADEGEEK PODCAST with your host Pete Mento

Cynthia Hetherington (MLS, MSM, CFE, CII) is the President, and Founder of the Hetherington Group, a consulting, publishing, and training firm that leads in due diligence, corporate intelligence, and cyber investigations by keeping pace with the latest security threats and assessments. She has authored three books on how to conduct investigations, is the publisher of the newsletter, Data2know.com: Internet and Online Intelligence, and has trained over 180,000 investigators, security professionals, attorneys, accountants, auditors, military intelligence professionals, and federal, state, and local agencies on best practices. For more than 25 years, Ms. Hetherington has led national and international investigations in corporate due diligence and fraud, personal asset recovery, and background checks. With a specialization in the financial, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications industries, her investigations have recovered millions of dollars in high profile corruption cases, assisting on the investigations of the top two Ponzi cases in United States history. Ms. Hetherington provides expert commentary for national and international media outlets, including, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Irish Times, Washington Times, ABC News, and VoiceAmerica. Ms. Hetherington has presented at over 500 conferences across North America. In 2012, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners named her the James Baker Speaker of the Year. In 2015, Ms. Hetherington founded the OSMOSIS Institute, host of the annual OSMOSIS Conference. Hundreds of investigators across the nation attend to gain insights into Open Source Intelligence and receive training from the most recognized social media and open source trainers in North America. Ms. Hetherington won the prestigious Women in IT New York's 2022 Security Leader of the Year. In 2021, Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence honored Ms. Hetherington with the Protective Intelligence Pioneer Award. In 2019, she was honored with the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award by Enterprising Women Magazine and the CybHER Warrior Award by Dakota State University Madison Cyber Labs. Also in 2019, she was shortlisted for the coveted Women in IT New York's Entrepreneur of the Year Award and named a finalist in the esteemed Ernst & Young LLP New Jersey Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Ms. Hetherington is a recipient of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' James Baker Speaker of the Year Award. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In this episode of the podcast, Pete spends some quality time thinking about the ways we maintain our relationships between the US and China and how companies haven't seemed to learn the lessons of COVID. He gets into the current state of global trade and talks about how the child's game RISK has a lot to teach us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

This week Pete sits down to talk to his old friend Captain Gordon MacArthur about the excitement of leading the crew of the Training Vessel State of Maine. They also get into the ways training has evolved and how the students have as well (in a good way). Also - an open letter to the Veterans of the Logistics Industry and what we can do for the next generation of logistics professionals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In this episode of the show, Pete has a conversation with the leaders of The True North Group to discuss the fragile nature of digital trade and logistics as well as the work their company does to prevent this same chaos from occurring. Pete also pens an open letter to the Ocean Carrier Community .... all this and more on this week's edition of TRADE GEEK!!!! To Learn more about True North Group visit their site at: https://www.truenorthusa.net/ To learn more about Traffic tech (The fantastic logistics firm where Pete works) Check out their website here: https://traffictech.com/ Trade Geek Podcast primary purpose is to entertain our listeners. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners acknowledge that they are not being provided professional advice from the podcast, Pete Mento, Mento LLC, the guests or their employers. This podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency or organization or company that they work for. The views expressed by Pete Mento are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of his employer, his coworkers or ownership. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

New year, new topics and new gig for your hero ... In this episode we explore the likely hot topics for 2023 and talk about what you can expect for this Season. Also, Pete pens an open letter to the Board of Directors of CH Robinson - all this and more on this 2023 Premiere episode of TRADE GEEK!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

James Coombes is the CEO and Founder of the Technology Company Vector.ai - A platform that removes the roadblocks to operations for logistics firms. Based in London, his global team works with transportation providers all over the world through automating the processes of their operating systems to route out inefficiency, increase compliance and reduce cost. Pete and James spent some time talking about his unlikely road to becoming the CEO of a technology firm, his passion for technology and how his company's solutions are changing trade. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a mission to be the best freight forwarder and customs broker on the market. Our expert knowledge and experience provides the perfect solution for your freight forwarding needs. When you know more, your clients do better. Alba Wheels Up, Success …. Delivered. To Learn more visit us at AlbaWheelsUp.com This Podcast is also brought to you by Undeniable Technologies. Constructing the backbone to global trade based on the standards of the World's largest trade organization, The Known Alliance, Undeniable is making global commerce faster, safer, more secure and easier than ever before. Learn more at Undeniable.net Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations' profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you're covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

This week we discuss how much of the trade related e-commerce issue could be resolved by one bold move by Customs and Commerce. And why that isn't likely to happen any time soon. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a mission to be the best freight forwarder and customs broker on the market. Our expert knowledge and experience provides the perfect solution for your freight forwarding needs. When you know more, your clients do better. Alba Wheels Up, Success …. Delivered. To Learn more visit us at AlbaWheelsUp.com This Podcast is also brought to you by Undeniable Technologies. Constructing the backbone to global trade based on the standards of the World's largest trade organization, The Known Alliance, Undeniable is making global commerce faster, safer, more secure and easier than ever before. Learn more at Undeniable.net Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations' profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you're covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In this episode, Pete goes solo to discuss a very sensitive subject - How do we fix the relationship between CBP and the Trade? We start with a brief history of how Customs ended up enforcing so many laws at the border. We then get into the hard truths of how the relationship between the Trade and CBP went so sour, and the nearly impossible way we could take steps to fix it. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a mission to be the best freight forwarder and customs broker on the market. Our expert knowledge and experience provides the perfect solution for your freight forwarding needs. When you know more, your clients do better. Alba Wheels Up, Success …. Delivered. To Learn more visit us at AlbaWheelsUp.com This Podcast is also brought to you by Undeniable Technologies. Constructing the backbone to global trade based on the standards of the World's largest trade organization, The Known Alliance, Undeniable is making global commerce faster, safer, more secure and easier than ever before. Learn more at Undeniable.net Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations' profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you're covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In this episode, Pete gets into the scary parts of the conversation surrounding Maritime cyber and maritime infrastructure cyber with his old friend Captain Alex Soukhanov. The conversations goes into the weeds about the issues facing the industry, the governments dealing with it and ultimately the mariners faced with safety at sea. As usual, these two old sailors also have a little fun. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a mission to be the best freight forwarder and customs broker on the market. Our expert knowledge and experience provides the perfect solution for your freight forwarding needs. When you know more, your clients do better. Alba Wheels Up, Success …. Delivered. To Learn more visit us at AlbaWheelsUp.com This Podcast is also brought to you by Undeniable Technologies. Constructing the backbone to global trade based on the standards of the World's largest trade organization, The Known Alliance, Undeniable is making global commerce faster, safer, more secure and easier than ever before. Learn more at Undeniable.net Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations' profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you're covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Pete goes solo on this episode to be a cranky old man and complain..about supply chain infrastructure, cyber security, China, tariffs and the lack of action to fix any of it. This season, we will explore the real problems with guests and props solutions. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Alba Wheels Up is on a mission to be the best freight forwarder and customs broker on the market. Our expert knowledge and experience provides the perfect solution for your freight forwarding needs. When you know more, your clients do better. Alba Wheels Up, Success …. Delivered. To Learn more visit us at AlbaWheelsUp.com This Podcast is also brought to you by Undeniable Technologies. Constructing the backbone to global trade based on the standards of the World's largest trade organization, The Known Alliance, Undeniable is making global commerce faster, safer, more secure and easier than ever before. Learn more at Undeniable.net Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations' profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you're covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

This week Pete sits down with Cindy Rosen, Executive Director of TAPA to talk about the difficult job of managing one of the world's most influential trade organizations, how her career got there and what it's like to have to put up with Pete's shenanigans. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

We are joined again by our good friend Sara Bowersox from Keen Footwear to talk about the glory that is tariff avoidance through the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

This week, Pete sits down with Allen Gear to talk about how he ended up in a Leadership Position not only in the security ranks at Microsoft, but ascending to the Chairmanship of TAPA. They also get into brewing, space travel and aliens .... because that always seems to happen with these two...... As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

This week, Pete interviews his co-host and good friend Doug Draper. Together they are the anchors of the weekly internet show "Global Trade This Week" brought to you LIVE every Monday by Cap Logistics. Throughout Doug's incredible 20 year career in logistics sales, he really has seen it all. And through out it all, maintained an eye toward what's next in our industry and an honest sensibility about what is best for his clients. In this episode he shares the story about how he has risen through the ranks and what he's learned along the way. You can catch Doug and Pete every week Live or watch the recording of Global Trade This Week at https://www.caplogistics.com/captions or on YouTube. You can also get alerts about the show and the other content that Pete and Doug provide (like Doug's Excellent podcast "Uptime Logistics") by following them on LinkedIn. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all-around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out their website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Adel Chaveleh has done some of the most amazing things you can imagine. From setting up his own wildly successful computer game company, to revolutionizing the way people interact with data in countless different businesses. He is constantly thinking about what may happen next, and designing solutions to see the challenges that may be there - all with a team of fun loving, brilliant nerds. I was lucky enough to work with him while we were at Crane on a number of projects that touched logistics, trade and even baseball from our offices in the Astros Baseball Park. This episode will make you look at the way we interact with data differently and realize how far we as a trade have come. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Working in trade is a daily education in new and difficult products. For Shaun Reilly, it is about managing the balance of temp control, import compliance, FDA and the highest possible levels of quality for one of the most prestigious confection bands in the world. Pete and Shaun talk about making moving chocolate fun, the importance of teamwork, raising six kids and try to debunk the myth that all lacrosse players must be meatheads. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Today I get to share a conversation with one of the most important people in logistics many of you have never heard of. Vice Admiral Andy Brown has controlled supply chain budgets and supervised staffs that seem preposterous to the anyone outside of the military. To him, it was just part of a job that spanned 38 years of a life dedicated to service to his country and to his fellow war fighter. I have been lucky enough to work with him while he has been the CEO of the NDTA. An organization that represents the interests of logistics firms in support of the US Military. I am incredibly fortunate to also call him my friend. For all of the young men and woman attending or recently graduating from a Maritime Academy who are pursuing a careering in logistics, this is a conversation full of amazing advice from a good man with a career to back it up. I hope you enjoy this very special episode. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Like he does every year, Pete makes his predictions concerning trade, economics, security and the supply chain! The most listened too episode of the year!! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In the new face of retail, Post Covid - things are weird. However, they still just manage to be especially brutal for footwear importers! Trade Compliance is hard enough without the added issue of having to classify the hardest product in the tariff ... Lucky for me, my good friend Sara Bowersox from Keen Footwear came to the show and shared her story and some insights. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

The transformation of the supply chain from the 90's to now has been extreme. Not the least of which, has been the digitization of the whole shebang. Today, Pete is joined by his old friend Captain Alex Soukhanov who has a sobering and direct conversation with him about the problems of cyber security and maritime logistics. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Pete Sits down with his long time friend and colleague Jae McDonald to talk about the round about - yet rewarding - way she ended up becoming a Senior Executive in the Trade and Logistics industry. They also spend some time wondering why anyone works in this business, and decide it really comes down to the people. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Election Day is looming and Pete goes over the latest issues in the news he thinks are important prior to the big day.... buckle up kids!!!! As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

I sit down with Ann Lister to talk about how she got into this crazy business - and she shares an amazing story about overcoming adversity and personal triumph. We also learn the little talked about origins of the International Compliance Professionals Association. It was a great talk. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Are you the kind of person who knows all the lingo and buzzwords about cargo security but actually knows absolutely nothing about cargo security? Well friend, have I got a podcast for you! Today I talk to the Yoda to my Luke Skywalker with regards to Cargo Security - Chuck Forsaith of the PCSC. We get into the details about what you really ought to know, and where you can go to learn it. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

The relationship between the US and China is chilly, but not nearly the Cold War we make it out to be. There is a new stepped up attitude about export Enforcement by the BID, DDTC and OFAC driven by both political goals and foreign policy. You need to understand WHY we are here - not just what to do. In this podcast we explore just that. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

The VP candidates faced off last night and actually took the time to answer questions on the Trade War .... well, sort of. In this episode we talk about the lack of focus on this important global business and national security issue in the political conversation. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

The Trump Administration has kicked off a full blown 301 tariff investigation into the currency manipulation practices of Vietnam ... because we don't have enough to drive us crazy these days .... oh boy. In this episode we will get in to the likely outcomes and also WHY this is happening now. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com And of course - our podcast is brought to you by Mento LLC - My trade consulting firm. If you need help addressing your tariff issues or any area trade compliance and supply chain security, just send me a message at Pete.Mento@MentoLLC.com - --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Pete explains the long lay off and uses the convenient excuse that he ended the first season but we are BACK! We get into the 301 Tariff court case and what you need to do in order to get your money back - and why you REALLY need to file a claim on this one. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

In this episode, Pete spends more time than usual talking about how different parts of the US government impact our global Trade Policy. He then goes on to predict how a wins in the Senate, Congress and White House could change our stance on numerous global trade policies. Somehow, without letting this get political ...... As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

Pete and Wil go deep into the Food Supply Chain and why you are probably a little too late to be doomsday prepping. They also discuss modern day supply chain engineering and how to grow a long and luxurious beard with all this free time on your hands while you work from home. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers. Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help. Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomeness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics. Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that! With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com

This week, Pete is joined by his Partners Wil Knibloe and Mike Varney to talk about the importance of a "Plan B." We talk about the difficulty of managing a supply in a crisis and how you can identify what to focus on when making a contingency plan. As always our show is brought to you by the World Trade Center and Technical Support is furnished by the good people of Cap Logistics.

Pete is joined by Wil Knibloe, Rendall Hoffman and Wolfgang Kirschninh to discuss how BREXIT will effect Duty, Supply Chains, VAT and Transfer Pricing. The gang also talks about how YOU can take steps to actually prepare. As always our show is brought to you by the World Trade Center and Technical Support is furnished by the good people of Cap Logistics.

Phil Coughlin was most recently the Chief Strategy Officer of Expeditors International of Washington. Over the span of his 34 year career with him he did it all. From running documents to working with senior leaders to set the tone of the company’s long term strategy. He was also Pete’s boss back at his Tradewin days and a major influence on his way of thinking and doing business. As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers.  Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help.  Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics.   Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that!  With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered.  To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com

The BREXIT nightmare is becoming a reality - and in this teaser podcast, Pete lets you in on the news of a powerhouse #TradeSchool and TradeGeek Podcast coming up on 2/21 that will get into the weeks on VAT, Duty, Supply Chain and Transfer Pricing issues likely to come from this disruptive issue.   As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers.  Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help.  Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics.   Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that!  With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered.  To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com

In this episode of the podcast, Pete talks to his Partner and friend Wil Knibloe of Crowe LLP.  Wil runs a team of professionals who identify and execute strategies to better manage global supply chains.  Because they are pretty good friends, the conversation quickly devolves into how Wil manages to keep his beard so luxurious and deal with the stresses of living life as a management consultant.  They also discuss how supply chain management has grown far beyond the movement of freight and inventory and more into a financial exercise. To reach Wil or to learn more about his team and what they do, reach out to him via email at Wil.Knibloe@Crowe.com As always, this episode of the podcast is brought to you by the World Trade Centers.  Whether you are new to global trade, or have been selling across borders for decades, your local WTC is here to help.  Learn more at www.wtca.org Technical assistance and all around awesomness that makes this show possible is brought to you by the good men and women of CAP Logistics.   Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that!  With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered.  To learn more check out there website at www.caplogistics.com

So the US and China come to an agreement on a “phase one” trade deal. And boy...is there a lot of ground to cover. On this emergency TradeGeek podcast, Pete reviews the deal and gets into the weeds with folks asking questions live.

This week Pete goes solo.  What will 2020 hold?  How will BREXIT, the Trade War and an election wreck our year?  Pete downs a few rum drinks and lets you know what he thinks.   We are brought to you by the good people at the World Trade Centers.  To learn more about how the WTC can help you, reach out to them at www.WTCA.org. Technical support and all around awesomeness brought to you by our friends at CAP Logistics.  Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that!  With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered.  To learn more reach out to them at www.CAPLOGISTICS.com

Pete sits down to talk to one of his closest friends Abby Freeman of Sierra Nevada Corporation.  Aside from being an expert on issues of export compliance and military trade compliance, Abby is also a fantastic source on import issues.  We sit down to talk about trade, the time she had to deal with radioactive penguins and what songs we would pick for out for a drive by. TRADEGEEK is brought to you by the World Trade Centers - if you need guidance on any issues big or small regarding trade, the WTC is best place to start.  Find your local center at www.WTCA.org and be sure to tell them we sent you. Technical assistance and all around awesomeness for the TradeGeek Podcast is brought to you by Cap Logistics.  Do you want to minimize downtime, increase reliability, and ensure your operations’ profitability? You need to have complete visibility and control over your supply chain 24/7/365 , and CAP Logistics can help you achieve that!  With CAP as a single point of contact, you can have instant access to multiple transportation options, expert logistics advice, and confidence in knowing that you’re covered. Lear more about our great friends at CAP Logistics at www.CAPLogistics.com

Everyone's favorite expert on southern border trade joins Pete to talk about the new trade deals.   Hector Estrada has been a CHB for over 20 years and is considered an expert on US Mexico trade relations Our podcast is brought to you by The World Trade Centers - if you are new to international business or have been shipping across borders for decades, yuor WTC can assist you with your growth.  https://www.wtcdenver.org/about/ Technical Support is provided by CAP Logistics!  And we cant thank them enough.  WWW.CapLogistics.com

Pete goes solo for this episode.  Discussing USMCA, Chinese 301 Tariffs and the new French Mess ... He also answers a viewer question about how he ended up a Trade Consultant in the first place.     Our podcast is brought to you by The World Trade Centers - if you are new to international business or have been shipping across borders for decades, yuor WTC can assist you with your growth.  https://www.wtcdenver.org/about/ Technical Support is provided by CAP Logistics!  And we cant thank them enough.  WWW.CapLogistics.com

Today, Pete sits down with his long time friend, colleague and Trade Compliance Rock Star Dan Swartz.   Dan Swartz is a Customs House Broker known for his incredible skill at managing trade and Customs issues.  His keen sense of balancing client needs while finding a method that lives up to Customs expectation is unmatched.... Pete and Dan talk about working in Consulting, their long friendship and then get into the issues of the trade war, audit defense and logistics. As always - TradeGeek is brought to you by the good people at the World Trade Centers.  If you are just starting out in global trade, or need specific guidance on international commerce, you local WTC is the place to start.  You can find your at: https://www.wtca.org/ Technical assistance, production and support for TradeGeek is brought to you by Cap Logistics.  Take advantage of CAP Logistics' expertise, so that you can focus on what you do best – growing your business. Cap Logistics helps empower you to initiate, track and manage your shipments from air charter and air expedite to less-than-truckload. Learn more at https://www.caplogistics.com/

Pete has a conversation with Kyle Pettine COO of Otterbox on the challenges of foreign production in the age of globalization and trade wars. Current events focus on e-commerce, Chinese 301 tariffs and the approaching US/EU tariff disputes.