Simply Trade

Welcome to Simply Trade, the show that explores the latest tips, tricks, and strategies for achieving success for trade professionals and those curious about international trade.  Today we have a special guest who has well over 25 years as a trade attorney.  In that time she has also helped hundreds of individuals prepare for the U.S. Customs Broker’s License exam.  She will be some of her insights and thoughts of the exam itself alongside what you should be doing to successfully pass the exam.

Ruth Rodriguez of the GRVR law firm developed and perfected her course, The Best Customs Broker Prep Course to help individuals improve on their chances at passing the exam.  Nationally the pass rate for the exam averages at about 20%, while Ruth’s students average 90% success rate.  Join us as we discuss Ruth’s recommended approach to studying for the U.S. Customs Broker License exam, talk about how students can make the most of the course materials and other facts about the exam.

See link below for course details or call 915.534.7900 to find out more about the course.

Thanks for listening to Simply Trade. Be sure to tune in next time for more tips, tricks, and strategies for achieving success in your professional life.

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

In this episode, we will be discussing the most talked about and trending trade compliance topics for the past year and the year to come.  We are talking, Russian sanctions, denied party lists, UFLPA, and semiconductor regulations, amongst other trade compliance subjects that you should be looking out for this year.

Our guests, Beth Pride and Evelyn Bernal of BPE Global are well respected experts and deal with these on a daily basis.  They will be sharing their insights for staying compliant, or at least what to look out for, in today's global marketplace.

Thank you for joining us for this episode of Simply Trade. We hope you find the information and insights shared by our guests to be valuable in understanding the complexities of international trade compliance. Remember to visit our ww.Crowd.Trade for a full video version of the episode.  Follow us on social media for more information and updates on our upcoming episodes.  As always, stay compliant and stay ahead of the game in the global marketplace.

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

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Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Today's guest, Cynthia Whittenburg has a wealth of knowledge and information from her years of experience at CBP.  She is retired from the organization but comes on the show to share how to better communicate with officials at CBP to create a partnership that benefits both sides.

Full show with video available on www.Crowd.Trade

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

This is part 2 of our 2023 kickoff show.

2022 was full of activity for trade compliance.  2023 should not be any different.  In this episode we visit with Adrienne Braumiller and George Tuttle for their review of 2022 in trade compliance and what they think we will continue to see for importers, exporters, and all others involved in global trade.   

We had so much to talk about that this is a part one of a two part show.  We hope you enjoy.

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

2022 was full of activity for trade compliance.  2023 should not be any different.  In this episode we visit with Adrienne Braumiller and George Tuttle for their review of 2022 in trade compliance and what they think we will continue to see for importers, exporters, and all others involved in global trade.   

We had so much to talk about that this is a part one of a two part show.  We hope you enjoy.

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Our last show of the year.  We are ending 2022 with a few ideas and strategies on Incoterms.  Our guest, Arthur O'Meara is certified by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Incoterms Rules and teaches about Incoterms as well as an author of a book on the same topic.

Join us as we discuss different scenarios and how the different terms apply to sellers and buyers.  Who is responsible, who has possession, what if something goes wrong during transportation?

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

To view the show, go to www.Crowd.Trade and hit the Podcasts section to view this and all our episodes.

See video of the podcast on our trade community.  Go to www.Crowd.Trade and register for a free account.  Join the community to share and comment about all our shows.

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

When it comes to your Supply Chain, you will want to know as much information as possible to make sure your shipments get to their destination as expected and not have to deal with delays or production slowdowns/shutdowns or worse yet, upset customers. 

This week's guest, attorney Grant Sernick of 3rdwave explains the importance of a connected supply chain and having end-to-end visibility throughout that supply chain. 

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

To view the show, go to www.Crowd.Trade and hit the Podcasts section to view this and all our episodes.

See video of the podcast on our trade community.  Go to www.Crowd.Trade and register for a free account.  Join the community to share and comment about all our shows.

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Santa Claus is known for his generosity, but the customs office may not be so generous to him. You see, when Santa travels around the world delivering gifts to good boys and girls, he must declare all of those gifts at customs upon arrival in each country, at least that is what everyone else has to do or run the risk of being charged with smuggling.

Now, think about how many presents Santa has brought over the years—dozens? Hundreds? Thousands? Millions? We're talking about a lot of stuff that needs to be declared when he arrives in your country! And it's not just toys that are on the list.

This week's guest, attorney Oscar Gonzalez of GRVR law firm takes us through this discussion and argues several different points regarding Santa's alleged trade misconduct.  

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

To view the show, go to www.Crowd.Trade and hit the Podcasts section to view this and all our episodes.

See video of the podcast on our trade community.  Go to www.Crowd.Trade and register for a free account.  Join the community to share and comment about all our shows.

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Over previous episodes we have talked about getting a seat at the executive table and how to best communicate your trade compliance concerns.  Today we talk with Lila Landis who is an experienced trade compliance professional  who is currently an executive and provides information on how to best work with and communicate to executives.

Because of her experience from entry level work in trade through her current position, Lila has had the opportunity to work on both sides of the table to obtain required resources or accomplish tasks within the trade department.  She discusses what is important in working with executives and how to best communicate and not overwhelm management with information they dont need to know, but focus on what is important and required to make decisions.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

See video of the podcast on our trade community.  Go to www.Crowd.Trade and register for a free account.  Join the community to share and comment about all our shows.

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

It is very common, as we have discovered in many of the past episodes, that someone in a Trade Compliance career very likely 'stumbled' into this job.  Many of us just happened to get a job at a company that happens to do work in trade.  

It is likely that these careers in trade came with little or no preparation from a college or university.  Many times it requires that you learn on the job.  However, in many cases, it is common that there is a mentor that will lead you along and provide the help and guidance to get you through any hurdle that comes along.  

In this episode, Kellie Kemock of the Women In Trade Podcast and also a trade attorney with Ernst and Young talks to us about her experience as a mentor as well as developing and encouraging others in the industry to become mentors.  We hear lots of sound advice of how to both mentor and how to work with a mentor to advance in your career.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

See video of the podcast on our trade community.  Go to www.Crowd.Trade and register for a free account.  Join the community to share and comment about all our shows.

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

Contact [email protected] or message @SimplyTradePod for:

• Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade

Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.