Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is  Carlos Menendez, Country Manager, M3 Storage Mexico.  Join Damon and Carlos in a discussion on Mexican imports and exports and how they could effect your company.  

M3 is a privately held full service design firm. As the name represents, they are a merger of 3 disciplines; Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management providing continuous design and construction services from project conception to final testing and integration. M3 offers a diverse field of services to a broad international client base.

Time stamps for the podcast can be found below:

1:03 Welcome with Carlos and Company Background

4:30 Bringing Companies to Mexico

5:30 Hurdles for Companies to Overcome

7:18 Import and Export Regulations

10:03 Mexican Exports and Suppliers

12:12 Contact Information for Carlos

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Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA.

Join Welke Customs Brokers USA President & CEO Damon Piatek for the 10th (and Final) session of our 10-part "Customs Basics" Series - "PTI's". Damon discusses the role of PTI's as well as Customs and Border Protection. Learn how engaging a customs broker in your operations creates competitive advantage in international trade.  We hope you enjoyed our 10 part series.

Time Stamps for the Podcast Below:

:48 Welcome and Introduction to PTI’s

1:30 Customs and Border Protection

2:50 Topics for PTI’s and Import Safety

5:20 Revenue for Customs and Border Protection and Tariffs

7:45 Compliance Programs and Why They Are Key

9:30 Document Everything When It Comes to International Trade

12:00 Recap and Contact Information

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Website: http://www.yourcustomsbroker.com

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Craig Turner, Join Damon and Craig in a discussion on Supply Chain Solutions in this ever changing landscape.

With more than 25 years’ experience in media, PR, economic development and government relations, Craig Turner, President of Momentum Public Affairs, LLC, has had the privilege of handling public education campaigns and advocating for some of the highest-profile issues affecting Western New York and Southern Ontario.  This episode discusses Supply Chain issues and new solutions.

Time Stamps For Episode:

1:10 Case Competition for World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara

4:47 Case Competition: Who Won?

6:07 Ports of LA Discussion and Supply Chain

9:10 Global Supply Chain and Possible Solutions

12:48 Capacity in Different Countries

14:39 Contact Information for World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara

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Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Robert Leo, Partner Meeks, Sheppard, Leo and Pillsbury who is returning to discuss Russian Sanctions and 301 Duties. Join Damon and Robert in a discussion on Customs Law and updates to what is going on in global trade.

Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury is a specialized law firm representing clients on customs and related international trade issues.

Time Stamps for this Podcast:

:48 Welcome with Bob and Background on His Firm

2:07 Sanctions with Russia Discussion and how it Effects Trade

5:30 301 Duties Update and Important Information

11:45 Is There Still Time for Companies to get in on This Court Case?

14:00 List 3 and 4 Duties and the Process You Need to Follow

16:25 Contact Information for Bob Leo

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Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. In this episode, Kristin Devereaux, President Envision Benefits Group, gives us an HR insight on how to handle business and employees in this ever-changing corporate world.

Envision Benefits Group (EBG) is a contemporary insurance agency delivering employee benefits, payroll, and HR solutions to WNY businesses. We utilize a scalable, cloud-based platform that blends technology, learning & insurance solutions to mitigate risk and manage compliance.

Here are the time stamps for this episode:

:55 Welcome with Kristin and Background on Envision Benefits Group

1: 45 Department of Labor Regulations

3:04 What Can Employers do to Prepare for Something Like This?

5:55 Classifying Employees Correctly

6:50 Payroll Practices

10:22 Contact Information and Last Minute Tips

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Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. In this episode, Mark Ridley, CEO for GreenShoots FX, re-joins Damon for an updated discussion on international payments.

Mark began his career at NatWest Bank in London, England in 1991.  Since then, he has held various transaction banking roles at a number of global financial institutions including Nordea, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank. Most recently, Mark worked for BNY Mellon as North America Regional Head, Treasury Services.

Throughout his career, Mark has partnered with an array of clients, providing them with the global FX payment solutions that best met their needs.  

Here are the time stamps for this episode:

1:04 Welcome with Mark Ridley

3:54 Updates from GreenShoots FX

6:35 Success Stories

10:43 What is Hedging and how it Could Help Your Business

18:20 Contact Information

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Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA.

This episode's guest is Dave Gutheil Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Cleveland. Join Damon and Dave in a discussion on the current condition of global trade and how the Port of Cleveland can benefit your company.  

The Port of Cleveland is one of the largest ports on the Great Lakes. Over 20,000 jobs and $3.5 billion in annual economic activity are tied to the roughly 13 million tons of cargo that move through Cleveland Harbor each year. The Port of Cleveland is the only local government agency whose sole mission is to spur job creation and economic vitality in Cuyahoga County.

1:03 Background and history on Port of Cleveland

3:25 Transit Time For Vessel

5:14 Growth of The Port of Cleveland and The Effects on The City

6:48 Foreign Trade Zone Discussion

8:11 Port of Cleveland is an Active Foreign Trade Zone

10:01 Other Services Provided by The Port of Cleveland

13:23 Contact Information and Wrap Up

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Website: http://www.yourcustomsbroker.com

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA.

Join Welke Customs Brokers USA President & CEO Damon Piatek for the 9th session of our 10-part "Free Trade Agreement" Series - "OGA's". Damon discusses the role of OGA's (Other Government Agenices) plays and how engaging a customs broker in your operations creates competitive advantage.

Here are the time stamps for this episode below:

:53 Welcome and OGA, PGA Meaning and How it Effects Importers

2:03 The Lacey Act

4:!5 FDA And its Regulations

8:48 FDA and Food Products

10:54 CPSC-Consumer Product Safety Commission

13:25 Fish and Wildlife/ National Highway and Safety Administration

16:45 Contact Information and Wrap Up

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/WelkeCustomsUSA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/welke-customs-brokers-usa-inc/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
Website: http://www.yourcustomsbroker.com