Fedtrade® Podcast

Episode 22: Interview with Eugene Laney of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)

Interview with Eugene Laney, President and CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI). The AAEI represents an international community of trade compliance professionals responsible for complying with and influencing the laws — both domestic and global — that govern the export and import of goods. Key Takeaways: * AAEI was established to help U.S. companies grow globally. * Three common challenges of AAEI members when either exporting or importing include market access, regulatory compliance, and trade facilitation/logistics. * Membership includes Fortune 500 companies and SMEs. * Benchmarking is a key membership benefit.

Episode 21: Interview with Andrew Greenfield of Fragomen

Interview with Andrew Greenfield, Senior Counsel of Fragomen. With more than 6,000 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide, immigration has been Fragomen's sole focus for 70 years. Key Takeaways: * Fragomen specializes in global immigration needs for employers and serves a wide range of clients from startups to multinationals. * Immigration adjudications can be inconsistent based on administration. * Work permits can typically be approved in 6 to 10 weeks. * Fragomen collaborates with other service providers for client success.

Episode 20: Interview with Joanne Farquharson of Foothold America

Interview with Joanne Farquharson, CEO of Foothold America. With a dedicated team of experts, Foothold America provides the tools and resources to make U.S. expansion easy and hassle-free and supports your business journey with turn-key and bespoke solutions catered to your business needs. They recognize that not “one size fits all” and evaluate the key variables of your business to further your growth and success. Key Takeaways: * Foothold America supports companies in U.S. market entry. * Engagement can range from one-time services to long-term partnerships. * Understanding the U.S. market dynamics is crucial for success. * Legal and regulatory compliance is a top priority for companies entering the U.S.

Episode 19 : Interview with Doug Baker of FMI - The Food Industry Association – SelectUSA Spotlight

Interview with Doug Baker, Vice President of Industry Relations at FMI - The Food Industry Association, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.selectusasummit.us/] spotlight series. As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply chain. Representatives from FMI will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025. Key Takeaways: * FMI provides members with advocacy; food safety training and resources; and collaboration and community. * Startups face challenges in gaining visibility in a crowded market. * FMI fosters innovation through initiatives like the Tech Pitch Competition.

Episode 18 : Interview with Lisa Pettigrew of CRO Syndicate – SelectUSA Spotlight

Interview with Lisa Pettigrew, CEO and Founder of CRO Syndicate, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.selectusasummit.us/] spotlight series. CRO Syndicate provides seasoned interim executives to exponentially grow your company’s revenue through strategic, collaborative, and  pragmatic real-world solutions. Representatives from CRO Syndicate will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025. Key Takeaways: * CRO Syndicate is passionate about helping companies grow their sales. * It takes three things to be a great sales leader - a playbook, the ability to motivate, and being data driven - and CRO Syndicate can help companies achieve these. * No matter the size company, there are three or four key things needed when going to market in the U.S. - a finance person, investors, legal and regulatory advice and guidance, and someone who helps with sales.