Talking Trade
Talking Trade is a podcast produced by WisBusiness.com and hosted by Ken Wasylik, managing director, E.M Wasylik Associates, and Sandi Siegel, president and managing director, M.E. Dey & Co. The show features interviews with experts on trade policy, supply chains, economic trends and much more.
Episodes
99 episodes
Talking Trade Ep. 99 - Jane Dauffenbach, Aquarius Systems
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Aquarius Systems President Jane Dauffenbach discusses how tariffs are impacting the North Prairie company. The business makes various machinery fo...
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Episode 99
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16:17
Talking Trade Ep. 98 - Sarah Helton, Michael Best Strategies
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton offers an update on the latest tariff developments. Helton, the practice group chair for government and trade for the advisory firm, said t...
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Episode 98
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24:49
Talking Trade Ep. 97 - Sam Rikkers, WEDC
In the latest “Talking Trade” podcast, WEDC Chief Operating Officer Sam Rikkers discusses tariffs, export trends and how the agency helps Wisconsin businesses reach international markets. He touches on a recent trade mission to Mexi...
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Episode 97
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17:22
Talking Trade Ep. 96 - Sarah Helton, Michael Best Strategies
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton discusses the impact new tariffs may have domestically and on major U.S. trading partners. Helton, the firm’s practice group chair for government...
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Episode 96
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23:18
Talking Trade Ep. 95 - Tom Kallman, Kallman Worldwide
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman touts the prestige of U.S. medical products on the global stage. The interview was recorded during the recent Arab Health trade show in Dubai,...
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Episode 95
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12:45
Talking Trade Ep. 94 - Ben Miller, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Ben Miller of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin touts the opportunity for dairy exports to reach new markets. Miller, senior vice president of industry relations for the dairy business promotion gr...
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Episode 94
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13:14
Talking Trade Ep. 93 - John Min, Monex USA
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min shares insights on the U.S. economy as well as global trends. Monex USA is an international payment services business specializing in foreign currency.&nbs...
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Episode 93
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15:56
Talking Trade Ep. 92 - Fredrik Udd, Explore Markets
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Explore Markets Founder and Managing Partner Fredrik Udd discusses opportunities for doing business in Poland and other parts of Europe. Explore Markets, based in Poland, offers market resea...
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Episode 92
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14:58
Talking Trade Ep. 91 - Nick Baker, FTI Consulting
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” FTI Consulting Managing Director Nick Baker says trade tensions with China are “guaranteed” to escalate going forward. Baker, a licensed customs broker with the Washington, D.C.-based adviso...
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Episode 91
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19:27
Talking Trade Ep. 90 - Mickeala Carter, FTI Consulting
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” consultant Mickeala Carter offers insights on the next U.S. farm bill and ag export trends. “When you’re thinking about agricultural exports and what that means for our farmers here, a lot o...
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Episode 90
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16:18
Talking Trade Ep. 89 - Robert Bishop, AgTrade USA
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” AgTrade USA CEO Robert Bishop offers insights on the global livestock market. Bishop, who is also the president of the Livestock Exporters Association, discusses the latest developments rela...
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Episode 89
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13:26
Talking Trade Ep. 88 - James Iversen, ABI Research
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features insights from ABI Research Industry Analyst James Iversen, who discusses a recent survey of U.S. and German manufacturers. “German and U.S. manufacturers, they have a very similar inves...
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Episode 88
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15:41
Talking Trade Ep. 87 - Brian Dranzik, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Director Brian Dranzik discusses an ongoing expansion project aimed at improving cargo shipping. “We’re well on our way to groundbreaking hopefully a...
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Episode 87
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12:39
Talking Trade Ep. 86 - Judith Pryor, Export-Import Bank of the United States
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features banking insights from Judith Pryor, first vice president and vice chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors. EXIM Bank, created in 1934 under President Fra...
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Episode 86
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16:23
Talking Trade Ep. 85 - German Deputy Consul General in Chicago Gabriela Bennemann
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” German Deputy Consul General in Chicago Gabriela Bennemann discusses the close trade relationship between the Midwest and Germany. She highlights the role of Germany’s consulate in the regio...
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Episode 85
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15:08
Talking Trade Ep. 84 - Rob LoBreglio, Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company co-founder and CEO Rob LoBreglio discusses his experience establishing a craft beer operation in Japan. “We ended up transplanting the name here, even th...
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Episode 84
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19:35
Talking Trade Ep. 83 - Kurt Bauer, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President and CEO Kurt Bauer discusses export challenges for companies in the state and how they’re addressing them. “We are still seeing a hangover ef...
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Episode 83
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14:01
Talking Trade Ep. 82 - Tim Sullivan, Carroll University
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Carroll University School of Business Dean Tim Sullivan touts opportunities for U.S. businesses to reach foreign markets. Commenting on a report showing just 5% of American companies do busi...
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Episode 82
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11:16
Talking Trade Ep. 81 - Sarah Helton, Michael Best Strategies
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton weighs in on recently announced extensions to tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing the move is motivated by “both politics and strategy.” “This wa...
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Episode 81
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15:15
Talking Trade Ep. 80 - Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen discusses the business climate in northeastern Wisconsin and an ongoing expansion project. “We’re serving the industries of agriculture, construction and...
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Episode 80
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11:05
Talking Trade Ep. 79 - Sahr Lebbie, Global Lite Refinery
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Global Lite Refinery CEO Sahr Lebbie discusses how he launched a palm oil refinery in Sierra Leone from his corporate base in Milwaukee. He shares details on the history of the business, as ...
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Episode 79
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15:29
Talking Trade Ep. 78 - UK Consul General in Chicago Alan Gogbashian
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” UK Consul General in Chicago, Alan Gogbashian, shares insights on the post-Brexit global trade landscape and other trends. Trade between the United States and the UK is on the rise, he notes...
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Episode 78
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11:45
Talking Trade Ep. 77 - Chris Wojtowicz, Wisconsin District Export Council
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin District Export Council Acting Chair Chris Wojtowicz discusses the latest developments in the global export landscape and how it connects to the state. Wojtowicz, who’s also an in...
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Episode 77
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12:36
Talking Trade Ep. 76 - Michael Sekula, InPro Corporation
In this week’s episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Sekula of InPro Corporation discusses global supply chain challenges and how companies are navigating them. Sekula is vice president of global supply chain management and safety for...
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Episode 76
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12:50
Talking Trade Ep. 75 - Jason Serck, City of Superior
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” City of Superior Planning, Economic Development & Port Director Jason Serck discusses upcoming projects at the port and broader economic trends. Serck, who is also president of the Wisco...
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Episode 75
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14:15