Export Stories Podcast
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome 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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Peter Clement on Why Exporters Need International Factoring
April 02, 2024 18:37 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOur guest, Peter Clement, shares some very valuable financial information for exporters. Peter is the Senior Vice President for International Financing at Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc., with Headquarters in New York, New York. Peter specializes in providing expertise in trade finance for international corporations. Here’s a rhetorical question– what exporter does not need some kind of financial assistance to grow their export program, such as international factoring? Peter walks us throug...
Exploring Argentek’s Claim to Distribute the World’s Most Innovative Tech
February 27, 2024 16:45 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWelcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2024! There is a reason why Argentek was named Exporter of the Year in Delaware for 2023 by the U.S. Small Business Administration. And to explore what makes this exporter so special, we have the good fortune to be joined by Andres Molanes, Andy to his peers, the founder and CEO of Argentek. Their claim is ‘distributing the world’s most innovative tech’, but their story should resound with every exporter. We had a wonderful discussion. After you’ve...
Kevin Speers Gets Technical About his Technology Company
January 08, 2024 19:04 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn today’s podcast, we visit with a Virginia company, and we get rather technical with you. That’s because our guest, Kevin Speers, is CEO and Co-Founder of SPLICE, a technology company that has created a data sharing and translation system that automates processes. Mouthful? yes. Understandable? Of course, because Kevin talks to us about his company, and explains the services they offer the export/import community. I hope you enjoy this episode. After you’ve listened, we would love ...
Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart Shares Koval Distillery’s Remarkable International Story
November 13, 2023 15:13 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWith this episode, I’m going to introduce you to a company that offers products with such intriguing flavors as Rose Hip, Chrysanthemum Honey, Ginger, and Cranberry . The company is Koval Distillery, and I had a marvelous conversation with our distinguished guest, Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, co-founder and President. Prior to opening KOVAL Distillery, one of the largest fully independent and woman-owned craft distilleries in the US, she spent over a decade as a full professor in both the...
Amit Mathur Shares Stories About the Beauty of Embracing the IC-DISC
October 23, 2023 18:28 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBLet me tell you a story about today’s podcast. So, you are going along, growing your export business and it’s very exciting. And you are very pleased with yourself. The time comes to meet with your tax advisor. He or she explains what you need to do and what options you have, and then it’s the end of the presentation. Wait a minute? He or she never brings up the possibility of creating an IC-DISC? It happens. But that’s okay, because you are going to listen to today’s guest, Amit Mathur, C...
Sandy Winans and Altronic – Stories of Innovative Ignition for the Global Oil & Gas Industry
October 06, 2023 16:56 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBFor this episode, we go to Ohio for a manufacturing story. We explore the global oil and gas industry from an insider who knows the ropes. Our guest is Sandy Winans, Global Trade Compliance Manager for Altronic. You may not be familiar with Altronic if you are not connected with the industry, but they play an instrumental part (that’s a pun) in how pipelines run safely. We speak with Sandy specifically about how Altronic, over the years, has contributed to improvements in the oil & gas in...
Eddy Djagou Shares His Entrepreneurial Success Story – Selling U.S. Products to Africa
September 09, 2023 02:24 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWelcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. This is the 2nd in a two-part series of Iowa episodes. You may remember my lauded episode with Transagra. I am very excited to interview today’s guest. He has received numerous accolades and awards for his success as an entrepreneur, developing new markets in Africa for U.S. products. His name is Eddy Djagou and he joins us from his company headquarters in Muscatine, IA. His story is amazing. Eddy and I had a wonderful discussion. After you’...
Richard Biggs of Trade Horizons – An Expert in International Market Entry
August 19, 2023 13:46 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThank you for joining Export Stories Podcast 2023. Speaking to us from Portland, OR is Richard Biggs, Director, North America for Trade Horizons. Richard is a global business development executive with a wealth of hands-on experience spanning diverse industries, economies, and cultures. His journey is a great story unto itself. We had a marvelous discussion about his international market entry work; and, oh yes, I also had to ask him about his experience as a former international at...
Jeff Ostroff – a Leader in the International Podcasting Industry
August 04, 2023 16:38 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. Today, we travel virtually to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This episode is our podcast podcast. That’s right, we are speaking to a very experienced podcaster whose work includes exploring global business trends. Our guest is Jeff Ostroff, Principal of Jeff Ostroff & Associates, LLC. Jeff is the creator of the Looking Forward podcast, which covers an extremely wide range of topics, and the Healthcare On the Horizon podcast, both of which hav...
Luke Lindberg – South Dakota’s Trade Czar
July 07, 2023 16:53 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWelcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. South Dakota – home of the Badlands and Mount Rushmore – is also a prolific exporting state. In case this is surprising to you, just listen to what our experienced guest has to say about it. We were honored to speak with Luke J. Lindberg, President & CEO of South Dakota Trade, an association responsible for strengthening the state’s competitiveness in the global economy. He has a long and varied experience in U.S. export policy, which makes hi...
Alabama’s PZI Consulting – The Export World of International HR & People Development Services
June 09, 2023 15:44 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBFor this episode of Export Stories Podcast 2023, we visit a dynamic region of the country centered around Huntsville, Alabama, known for NASA and space related industries; but, of course, it is so much more. We are joined by two guests today, Anne Burkett of the North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA), a non-profit business-driven membership trade association., and Deborah E. McGee, President & CEO of PZI Consulting, a unique international HR company from the region. PZI sta...
Donna Lemm of IMC Shares Her Insights on the State of the Intermodal Industry
May 22, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome to our Intermodal episode of Export Stories Podcast 2023. Every exporter within earshot of this podcast has stories to tell about their logistics experiences. To make sense of current and future trends in the intermodal industry, we were honored to speak with Donna Lemm, the Chief Commercial Officer for IMC Companies. IMC is an influential logistics provider headquartered in Collierville, TN. Donna has been serving the international maritime industry for over 30 years. She has man...
Iowa’s Transagra – Manufacturer and Exporter of Natural Health Solutions for Agriculture
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWelcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. You don’t need to be a science nerd to enjoy today’s episode; but you might just become one after listening. Figuratively speaking, we traveled to Iowa to speak to our guests Lisa Sakai, President and CEO and Dr. Becky Quesnell, COO, leaders of an innovative and fascinating company – Transagra. Transagra manufactures natural health solutions for animals, plants, and forage production. When you listen you will learn what that means and hear thei...
Joan Laureano – Puerto Rico’s Creative Jewelry Designer and Exporter
April 18, 2023 13:13 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWelcome back to Export Stories Podcast 2023. Prepare to be wowed by today’s guest! Our theme for this year is the 50 States, but we haven’t stopped there. Some of our most important and interesting exports come from the U.S. territories. Today’s episode focuses on Puerto Rico and a very successful entrepreneur, jewelry fashion designer, manufacturer, and exporter. Her name is Joan Laureano, the creator & owner of the fashion jewelry and accessories brand, KRYSTALOS, and the inter...
Jonathan Szucs – Manufacturing from Here to Outer Space
April 02, 2023 19:35 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBExport Stories Podcast is back for 2023, and I am busting with excitement for this year’s line-up! Our theme for this year is the 50 States. While we won’t be able to get to all of them, our guests will be exporters and service providers, large and small, from states all over the U.S. that we will highlight. They are going to share success stories – surprising stories – inspiring stories – all through the lens of what’s happening in the world today. Our first guest of 2023 is Jonathan S...
Buddy Allen – American Cotton Shippers
September 07, 2022 13:23 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBI decided that it was high time we dedicated an episode to one of the U.S.’ most important exports – cotton. That soft, billowy material we all love. We are so honored to have as our guest Buddy Allen, the President, and CEO of the American Cotton Shippers Association. We had a great discussion where Buddy brought us up-to-date on the state of the industry and shared his stories about one of America’s most important export commodities. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your ...
Penny Register-Shaw Speaks from Executive Experience in the Corporate World
August 08, 2022 16:48 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBI was thinking that, given the supply chain challenges in which we continue to find ourselves, wouldn’t it be nice to bring in a guest with lots of all around experience? My friend Penny Register-Shaw has held executive positions at FedEx, Amazon, and Walmart over many, many years. It was a delight to chat with her about all of this experience and have her share some of her stories. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www....
Claudio Pedretti talks about the Global Importance of Rural Electrification
July 13, 2022 14:41 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBToday’s esteemed guest on Export Stories Podcast 2022 shines a light on a global issue that many of us may take for granted – the availability of electricity. Joining us from Florence, Italy is Claudio Pedretti, CEO of Green Climate Ventures and President of the Alliance for Rural Electrification. Many, many people in this world suffer from energy poverty, but fortunately Claudio and his organizations are addressing this problem. Listening to his stories help all of us consider ways to...
Cybersecurity Episode with Danny Mizrahi of Contango IT
June 15, 2022 03:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBI’m sure you have given thought or even had anxiety about cybersecurity in relation to your business. I know that I have. So, I found the perfect guest to help us focus our thinking about cybersecurity in the realm of international trade. Joining us is Danny Mizrahi of Contango IT, who provides important perspective and shares some enlightening stories. After you’ve listened, we would love to hear your thoughts and comments, which you can post at https://www.exportstoriespodcast.com/ or...
Wendy Pease Shares Stories and Advice about Global Marketing
May 16, 2022 19:35 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAmong the topics we discuss are reasons for going global, advice on how to avoid some basic mistakes, and how you retain global customers. Wendy shares several stories and anecdotes from her experience and outlined in her book, The Language of Global Marketing. 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.
Landaira and Waste-to-Energy – An Export Story We Need to Talk About
April 18, 2022 15:23 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBToday’s episode of Export Stories Podcast 2022 is a subject I’m excited to talk about with my guest, Vincent Harkins, CFO of Landaira, Inc.. I’ve been following waste-to-energy for a long time.But what does waste-to-energy really mean? Suppose you could take garbage, refuse, unwanted rubbish and muck, and, instead of burying it in the ground, you turned it into clean energy? Well, it’s real. And the technology has evolved over time to where it is not only a feasible alternative to landfill...
TheraTogs – Export Stories About an Innovative Medical Product
March 31, 2022 15:43 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBOur guests are the co-founders of TheraTogs, which are “Therapy You Wear”.Lee Taylor, CEO, and Beverly (Billi) Cusick, Chief Science Officer speak with me about their incredible, innovative products which have become so important to the world of physical therapy. TheraTogs is now a globally established brand, but their export start-up stories of their trials and successes are fascinating.
IBNewsmag: The Online Magazine for SME Exporters
December 27, 2021 18:49 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBToday’s episode is dedicated to this important sector; and to help us understand the unique requirements of SME’s is a special guest and expert, Fred Baehner, Publisher of IBNewsmag and Co-founder of Intermark3, Inc. Thanks for tuning in and listening.
Sherwin Pomerantz Explains How Opportunities Abound Using an Experienced Global Network
November 19, 2021 15:31 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWe can all agree that export business development on a large-scale can be challenging unless you have the right network of experts in place. Our guest today is a leader of one such organization. His name is Sherwin Pomerantz and his company, Atid E.D.I. Ltd., is a part of a very experienced global organization known as IBG Global. He explains all this in our episode as he joins us from Israel.
How USGLC Looks Out for the U.S. Economy and U.S. Security on a Global Scale
November 01, 2021 15:44 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBUSGLC brings together more than 500 businesses and non-profits from across the country. Their advisory council is made up of distinguished leaders including former Cabinet officials, members of Congress, and every living Secretary of State. To delve into what USGLC is all about, we are very fortunate to have as our guests Jeremy Tolbert, Deputy National Outreach Director for the Eastern Region, and Dr. John Glenn, Policy Director. Thank you for listening.
State of and Stories From the Trade Show World with RX Global
October 06, 2021 21:41 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBTo explore what is happening in the tradeshow industry today, we had a great conversation with Christine Kratz, International Sales Executive for the International Sales Group of RX Global (formally known as Reed Exhibitions). Thanks for listening.
What We Can Learn About International Education from Sannam S4
September 13, 2021 20:18 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThrough their stories, Michael and Ishrat bring us an awareness of just what the export of higher education means to the U.S. and our trading partners around the world. Did you know that higher education has been called the largest quiet exporter? Well, tune in to learn more.
Speaking of Language Services with Bobby Lahiere of Spoken Here
July 23, 2021 14:54 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBBobby’s passion for languages shines through as he brings us up-to-date on the world of written language translation and spoken language interpreting services. And let us not forget the importance of sign language. I believe you will enjoy this fascinating conversation.
Reliving History with Susan Gibbs, President of the SS United States Conservancy
June 16, 2021 17:26 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBWe get to go back in history to a time when the SS United States, the great passenger liner and America’s Flagship, was the fastest ship in the world. And to share her stories, I am honored to speak with Susan L. Gibbs, the SS United States Conservancy’s President and co-founder. She is, also, the granddaughter of William Francis Gibbs, the designer of the SS United States. With regard to the future of this amazing vessel, the SS United States Conservancy is a national nonprofit organi...
John Scannapieco: Baker Donelson Attorney is Bullish on Exports
May 20, 2021 21:02 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBJohn is completely bullish on the future of U.S. exports, which you will understand when you listen to our discussion and his telling of his export stories.
Leslee Alexander Talks about What States can do for Exporters
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn addition to having vast experience in assisting U.S. exporters, she happens to be the daughter of former Senator and Governor of Tennessee, Lamar Alexander. Leslee and I had a great conversation and we invite you to listen.
Bob Rebori, BioMicrobics , and The Export World of Water/Wastewater Reuse
November 30, 2020 21:42 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happening in our sectors and how each of us is dealing with one of the most consequential health and economic events of our lifetime. Please reach out to me on exportstoriespodcast.com. You can ask questions or post comments on the episode page. We’re also on Twitter and Facebook! Thank you very much for listening and Happy New Year to all!
Greg Miller of FreightWaves/American Shipper Discusses Journalism in the Time of COVID
October 29, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBWe invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happening in our sectors and how each of us is dealing with one of the most consequential health and economic events of our lifetime. Please reach out to me on exportstoriespodcast.com. You can ask questions or post comments on the episode page. We’re also on Twitter and Facebook! Thank you very much for listening.
Stories from Mark Klein and the EXIM Bank
September 25, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWe invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode and exporting in general. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happening in our sectors and how each of us is dealing with one of the most consequential health and economic events of our lifetime. Please reach out to me on exportstoriespodcast.com. You can ask questions or post comments on the episode page. We’re also on Twitter and Facebook! Thank you very much for listening.
John Hyatt: Perspectives from a Customs Broker
September 04, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHis longtime involvement in public speaking on subjects such as DR-CAFTA informed a really good discussion about trade agreements and other subjects. We invite you to listen, and then join a conversation about this episode and exporting in general. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happening in their sectors and how each of us is dealing with one of the most consequential health and economic events of our lifetime. Please reach out to me on exportstorie...
The Rich Hegger Podcast: From East to West, Which Law is Best?
August 17, 2020 13:53 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIt would have been easy to chat with Rich for hours and hours, given the rich (no pun intended) business experiences he has had from China to Saudi Arabia to Montana (and places in between). However, we were able to conduct the most amazing discussion in under an hour. So here is the episode; and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed participating. Afterwards, we’d love to get a conversation going about this episode as well as more general discussions about exporting. This is a...
Blessing Irabor: Entrepreneur and Nigerian Exporter
August 03, 2020 13:58 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBBlessing joined us from Benin-City, Nigeria. She has a fascinating and diverse background in fashion, costume design, agriculture, tourism, and business development. She is a leader in a number of commercial and civic organizations in Nigeria, and, also, has some wonderful stories to share about her experience as a “Nollywood” actress, film producer, costume designer, and script writer. We’d love to get a conversation going about this episode as well as more general discussions about ...
The Steve Rothberg/Mercator Podcast: Navigating Our Discussion About Infrastructure
June 10, 2020 21:07 - 34 minutes - 32 MBSteve is a partner with Mercator International LLC and joined us from Kirkland Washington. Mercator is a management consulting firm specializing in freight, logistics and infrastructure. Steve shared stories from a diverse portfolio of projects with which he has been involved. We’d love to get a conversation going about this episode as well as more general discussions about exporting. This is an important time for the export community to share what is happening in their sectors and how each ...
The Desai Brothers and RM Metals: Managing Metal Markets Today
June 01, 2020 04:04 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBRM Metals, a family business that has been around since 1986, specializes in exports of stainless steel and metal scrap all over the world. Sam and Chait describe a tumultuous time for trading these essential commodities. As they work with markets all over the globe, you can imagine the colorful stories they were able to share with us. We’d love to get a conversation going about this episode or even more general discussions about exporting. This is an important time for the export commun...
Ed King and Grapette: A Great Americana Brand and Export Story
February 05, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBSome of you may remember Grapette – including the cool animal syrup bottles, the historic jingles and ads. What you may not have realized is that Grapette became a very successful U.S. export and continues to sell into many foreign markets today. For more information about Grapette International, you can visit their website at: http://grapette.com/. Take a few minutes to read about their fascinating history, which we discuss during the podcast. We’d love to get a conversation going...
Tom Shorma: A North Dakota Success Story in International Trade
December 23, 2019 05:56 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe story of WCCO Belting is a family story as well as a story about industrial success in the U.S. Heartland. With deep export experience, Tom shares some marvelous stories with us.And as the recipient of numerous export awards, including the highest honor, the President’s E –Star Award, Tom has led his company to enormous growth in international trade. For more information about WCCO Belting, Inc., you can visit their website at: https://wccobelt.com/ We’d love to get a conversat...
Daniel Tamayo: How A California Community College Exports A Great U.S. Education
November 27, 2019 15:03 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBDid you realize that education is an important export? It turns out that it is the 5th largest export from the U.S.! Daniel explains how he has developed the program for The Falcons of West Hills College Coalinga and shares some fascinating stories along the way. For more information about the International Student program at West Hills College Coalinga, you can visit their website (check out the video): https://www.westhillscollege.com/coalinga/admissions/international-students/ We’d ...
Jerry Hingle: Giving Ag and Forest Products A Boost in Global Markets
October 31, 2019 01:28 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWho knew that trade associations could use help growing their industries in export markets? Well, Jerry Hingle figured that out many years ago. He had the perfect background and skills to offer such a specialized service, particularly to agricultural and forest products trade associations.Jerry shares some great stories about his doing this work all over the world. For more information about International Trade Associates, you can visit their website at: http://www.intltradeassociates...
Craig Simonton: The Export Adventures of Hydratrek’s Amphibious Vehicles
August 31, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBYou are going to hear about how Craig and Hydratrek, a manufacturer of heavy-duty rugged amphibious vehicles, began and cultivated a vibrant export program in just ten short years. They now export to more than 20 countries, and Craig has some fascinating stories to tell about the wild ride that it has been developing an export program from scratch. And it all began with a great recreational vehicle for duck hunting… For more information about Hydratrek, you can visit their website at: ht...
Elizabeth Cawein: Opening the World to Contemporary Memphis Music
August 08, 2019 19:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBMusic & culture expert; publicity & marketing professional; entrepreneur; instructor; producer; moderator; and ‘sound diplomat’ – these are all terms that describe Elizabeth’s career. We had a lively conversation about her fascinating experience with many aspects of the music industry. Thank you for listening. We welcome your comments via Twitter at exportstoriespodcast @exportstoriesp1, and via our website at www.exportstories.com
Bill Courtney: Entrepreneur, Hardwood Exporter, Author, and Oh Yeah, Was Part of An Oscar Winning Documentary
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBListening to Bill talk about how he started up his export business is like a mini-master class in how commodity exporting works. We had a great, and sometimes provocative conversation about current markets, which I happily encouraged. For example, issues affecting trade between the U.S. and China hold a position that is front and center in today’s news and affect all of us. It was a natural subject for Bill and I to discuss. Once you hear the podcast, you will understand why Bill has b...
Leigh Shockey: CEO & Chairwoman of Drexel Chemical Shares Her Stories
June 26, 2019 19:47 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBLeigh joined me in the studio and graciously shared stories about what is and has been a fascinating career spent building the international sales and operations for Drexel. Given that they have a broad, global customer base, her stories are as varied as the places where they do business. Leigh has a marvelous sense of humor, which comes through as she recounts some of her ‘exploits’; and hearing from an experienced female CEO makes for compelling listening. I think you will agree. Thank...
C.J. Pinajian: Adventures of an Ocean Shipping Sales Pro
May 31, 2019 17:14 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBDuring his career, C.J. has held senior management positions and represented large, global ocean shipping companies, directly and through agents, including U.S. Lines, Hapag Lloyd, Senator Lines, and United Arab Shipping Company. Today he serves as Senior Partner of Intermodal Cargo Management. C.J. has an amazing historical perspective of the ocean shipping business from the dynamic 1980’s to today in its present form. You are going to hear some great stories about how he has known some ...
Mary Michel: Stories of Exposure and How International Insurance Covers Serious Risks
May 09, 2019 14:40 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBJoin us for the 3rd episode of Export Stories with our guest, Mary Michel. We are delighted to chat with Mary, who retired in 2015 as a Senior Vice President and Advisory Leader in the Phoenix office of the global insurance broker Marsh & McLennan. What Mary knows about international insurance, insurance brokerage, and risk management is enormous. Mary shares with us some of her favorite export stories and stories about exposures that some of her customers never could have anticipated. Ju...
Export Stories: David Spann: A Commercial Service Veteran (And That’s No Bull)
April 09, 2019 17:18 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBJoin us for our second podcast with our guest, the Rev. David Spann. As a Director of several Department of Commerce Export Assistance Centers across the U.S., David has some fascinating stories to tell about a diverse array of common and not-so-common U.S. export products. David is an authority on the ins and outs of opening global markets for small- to medium-sized U.S. companies. I should know; he supported my export management business for many years. David grew up in Arkansas, where...