International Trade Resources Podcast

Technical international trade talk by industry experts focused on practical “how to” information that companies need for cross border trade.

International Trade Resources Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Kimberly Kirkendall, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kimberly Kirkendall hosts International Trade Resources Podcast, a business show with 67 episodes published.

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  Global Process Improvement

  Dec 3, 202533 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Patricia Leebove about what </b><b>global process improvement</b><b> really looks like inside international organizations. In this episode, Patricia breaks down how improvement work can range from small, high-impact fixes to full-scale projects — and why the size of the initiative doesn’t determine its value. She and Kim explore how lean principles, thoughtful measurement, and cross-functional collaboration help teams reduce waste, improve customer outcomes, and accelerate revenue.</b></p><p><b>Patricia also shares the human skills behind successful process improvement, including: faci...

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  Data Cloud Backup Security

  Nov 19, 202521 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Ervis Micukaj, owner and general manager of Jet IT in Shanghai, about the practical realities of cloud backup, data security, and compliance for international companies— especially those operating in China and the broader APAC region. Ervis explains why backing up data and keeping it secure aren’t opposing goals but parts of the same strategy, and why companies need local expertise that understands both global cloud options and regional regulations.</b></p><p><b>The conversation demystifies what “the cloud” actually means and lays out the...

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  Tariff Announcements - Facts!

  Sep 3, 202535 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall sits down with Ann Shipherd, owner of A.C. Ship Global Trade Law and a seasoned consultant with extensive experience in customs brokerage and trade compliance. Together, they tackle one of the most pressing and confusing issues in international trade today: understanding tariff announcements.</b></p><p><b>When headlines announce a new tariff or policy shift, where can importers and trade professionals turn to separate fact from speculation? Ann walks us through a step-by-step process for finding accurate, up-to-date information - starting with presidential executive...

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  Trade Associations & Trade Policy

  Aug 6, 202534 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode of the </b><b>International Trade Resource Podcast</b><b>, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Ed Brzytwa, Vice President of International Trade at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). With experience spanning the Department of Commerce, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and multiple trade associations, Ed brings deep insight into the intersection of trade policy and industry interests. The episode focuses on the often-overlooked power of trade associations—not just as event hosts, but as strategic connectors, advocates, and policy influencers.</b></p><p><b>Ed explains how trade associations like CTA provide bu...

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  Save Packaging Costs & Tariffs

  Jul 9, 202533 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode of the </b><b>International Trade Resource Podcast</b><b>, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Ying Lu, founder of Blue Lake Packaging and former global operations leader at Apple. With a rich background in industrial engineering and a passion for sustainable design, Ying brings a practical, design-forward perspective to a topic many companies overlook: packaging. But this isn’t just about logos and pretty boxes—this conversation dives into how packaging can be a powerful lever for reducing costs, improving sustainability, and navigating complex tariff structures.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Ying shares the...

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