Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode, part two of my interview with Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura   We talk about the brand building challenges and opportunities going into China, the reality of the multiple platform future that can accelerate brand awareness and adoption, and a broadening of tastes that is framing new purchasing decisions for new brands.

Next Jim and Kent look at the trends that existed prior to the COVID-19 crisis and that have been accelerated with recent events, confirm that the art of brand building is as important as the science of digital commerce, and lastly we talk about the truism that the smart money follows the consumer - and the China consumers like to shop cross-border.

So lets jump right in now to my conversation with Kent and Jim:

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks.  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this our very first episode, part one of a two part interview with my partners Kent Allen from San Francisco and Jim Okamura from Chicago we discuss both the quantitative and qualitative research on going cross border into the “headwaters of retail commerce innovation, China.  With this proprietary research,  including exclusive round-table discussions that happened both in New York and at the recent Leaders Forum in L.A., we look at established and emerging platforms, the impact of trade tussles and COVID-19 crisis, plus supply chain and key brand strategies to consider as you craft you plan for long-term commercial success.   

So lets jump right in now to my conversation with Kent and Jim:

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That’s a wrap on our first edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks.  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Created by the team that brings you the breakthrough series of events know as Global eCommerce Leaders Forums or GELF, get ready for the Global eCommerce Tech Talks (GETT) podcast!  Together thought leaders Kent Allen, Jim Okamura and Scott Silverman along with host, retail and eCommerce veteran Michael LeBlanc bring you insightful & action oriented episodes laser focussed on 100% cross-border, global eCommerce.

Together we’ll be debuting and discussing custom, proprietary research and thought leadership designed specifically for global eCommerce retailers and eCommerce industry leaders to help sharpen their saw blades when it comes to doing business across borders.  Episodes will debut every week or two, and will also feature interviews with global eCommerce retailers, platform providers, service providers  - all parts of the global ecosystem as we help unpack the key strategies, tactics and tricks of the trade to make your venture successful from where you are now to where you want to be.

So be sure and subscribe today to the upcoming season of the Global eCommerce Tech Talks podcast, debuting on www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com, Apple or Spotify podcast platforms, or wherever you enjoy your podcast today!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.