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by Betsy Olim, Andrew Bartolotta, Olim International
Welcome to Export Stories, a podcast of one-on-one interviews featuring stories from the wide—and sometimes crazy—world of U.S. exporting.Your host for Export Stories is Betsy Olim, President of Olim International, a U.S.-based export management company.Betsy has a made a 37-year career of developing global sales and distribution for U.S. companies.Olim International, Inc. provides professional export management and international distribution services to small- and medium-sized U.S. companies.Whether helping to open new international markets or strengthening a company’s unique, competitive advantages in existing export markets, Olim brings strategic vision and added value to our clients’ international distribution programs.
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- 4 days ago50 min
Torian Richardson of DBR77 on Industrial Digital Transformation
The world of industrial manufacturing has been racing ahead, embracing robotics, and AI technology. What a great conversation with our brilliant guest, Torian Richardson, CEO of DBR77 USA. Listen to our discussion about industrial digital transformation, his company’s specialty. Torian has had a remarkable career, and we talk about that, too. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
- Oct 5, 202657 min
Louise Kern and GloBis - Due Diligence Detectives
All the experts, all the consultants, and all the textbooks will tell you – the most important first step in developing any new relationship with a foreign company is due diligence. It is a must. Louise Kern, our guest for this episode, recognized this fact when she founded GloBis. She is the President of the company, and we are delighted to speak with her. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
- Sep 1, 202643 min
Tom Dustman – The Life of an Industrial Exporter
What could be more appropriate at this time, in this world of fluctuating tariffs and rules, than the wonderful guest we have for you today. He has a profound knowledge of the axis between industrial manufacturing and international sales and distribution. I am so glad that you can hear my conversation with Tom Dustman, International Sales Director for Sunnen, who shares his many stories with us. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
- Jul 17, 202650 min
Jim Anderson – The International Trade Expert We Need to Hear From Now
What a year for international trade! And we are not yet halfway through. Sellers are confused. Buyers are confused. Governments are confused. Let’s just say that 2026 has not been easy sailing for the U.S. exporter as they navigate changing rules and changing economic conditions. So when Jim Anderson, experienced owner of ETCetera International and GO CENTER, offered to share the story of his export journey, I was thrilled and honored! I hope you enjoy this episode. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
- May 18, 202657 min
How AI Is Transforming Import & Export Compliance: Insights from Cindy Allen
In this episode of the Export Stories Podcast, host Betsy Olim sits down with Cindy Allen, a global trade expert and former Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at FedEx Logistics, to unpack the growing complexity of international trade. With over four decades of experience, Cindy shares her journey from an entry-level customs clerk to leading compliance strategy at some of the world’s largest logistics organizations. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how global trade systems have evolved—and why compliance is now a critical business function, not an afterthought. The conversation dives deep into today’s most pressing issues, including: The rise of AI in government trade enforcement and risk analysis How tariffs, trade regulations, and policy shifts are impacting importers and exporters Why companies must understand their compliance “risk profile” The increasing role of compliance leaders at the executive level Real-world strategies for navigating audits, disputes, and regulatory challenges Cindy also explains how government agencies are leveraging decades of trade data with advanced AI tools to identify anomalies—making proactive compliance more important than ever. Whether you're an experienced exporter, importer, or business leader navigating global markets, this episode delivers practical insights to help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and make smarter strategic decisions in an increasingly complex trade environment.
- Jan 24, 202649 min
Beth Branch, President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans - Multimodal Hub and Much, Much More
Many of you know, because I mention it frequently, that I grew up in Memphis. And if you are from Memphis, because of its proximity, you might have been lucky enough to visit one of the most beautiful and most interesting of American cities - New Orleans. The history is so fascinating.And, if you are in the export or import business, you are going to be very excited to hear my conversation with today’s guest, Beth Branch, President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans. Not only does she bring us up to date on what is happening with this dynamic ocean port, but she is also a great storyteller in her own right.I hope you enjoy this episode. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
- Oct 28, 202535 min
Our Joint Podcast with The Trade Guys Podcast
Ever since Millionpodcasts.com named Export Stories Podcast as #6 of the Best International Trade Podcasts, I thought it might be nice to invite the #2 podcast to be our guest. They are known as The Trade Guys podcast with Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch. What we decided to do was record a joint podcast. It was so much fun talking to them, and you will learn a great deal – I promise. So here are the three of us, chatting up a storm.I hope you enjoy this episode. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
- Sep 8, 202558 min
Emily Sweet Shares Stories about the World of International Literary Agency
To celebrate our 60th episode, an accomplishment of which I am very proud, I looked to a new subject that we haven’t remotely explored – the world of literary management. How fortunate to be able to welcome a delightful guest - Emily Sweet who is the Partner, Strategy and Communications with Park, Fine, & Brower, a world-renowned literary management agency. Though very closely aligned with publishing, this is a wholly unique business. I was fascinated to learn about it and share our discussion with you.I hope you enjoy this episode. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
About Export Stories Podcast
Welcome to Export Stories, a podcast of one-on-one interviews featuring stories from the wide—and sometimes crazy—world of U.S. exporting.Your host for Export Stories is Betsy Olim, President of Olim International, a U.S.-based export management company.Betsy has a made a 37-year career of developing global sales and distribution for U.S. companies.Olim International, Inc. provides professional export management and international distribution services to small- and medium-sized U.S. companies.Whether helping to open new international markets or strengthening a company’s unique, competitive advantages in existing export markets, Olim brings strategic vision and added value to our clients’ international distribution programs.
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