Export Stories Podcast

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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#66
Monday · 57 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.
#65
September 1 · 43 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.
#64
July 17 · 50 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!
#63
May 18 · 57 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.
#62
January 24 · 49 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.
#61
Oct 28, 2025 · 35 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.
#60
Sep 8, 2025 · 58 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.
#59
Jun 30, 2025 · 49 min
Blanca Ramirez Shares Stories about the Remarkable Company that is Lectro Dryer of Kentucky
Today’s guest, Blanca Ramirez, works for one such remarkable company, and has some wonderful stories to share from her long experience in international trade. Blanca is the Green Hydrogen Solutions Manager for Lectro Dryer, a Kentucky Company that serves international gases and liquids industries.
#58
Jun 20, 2025 · 49 min
Doug Farren Discusses the Ohio State’s National Center for Middle Markets
In our last episode with Ohio State’s CIBER’s Dr. Michael Knemeyer and Dominic DiCamillo, they proudly referred to Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business’ National Center for the Middle Market. Such an important resource center; so, I am delighted to have as today’s guest the Managing Director, Doug Farren.
#57
May 23, 2025 · 52 min
Ohio State CIBER – Discussion with Michael Knemeyer and Dominic DiCamillo
Sixteen of the U.S.’s great academic institutions host what is called The Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs), created by an act of Congress. Through my great fortune, and some effort, we are lucky to host the Ohio State CIBER, with Michael Knemeyer, Professor of Logistics, Marketing & Logistics and International Programs through CIBER, and Dominic DiCamillo, Senior Director, Office of Global Business/CIBER.
#56
Mar 7, 2025 · 43 min
Paul Edelblut Educates Us on AI’s Use in Export
I was very determined that our first episode of 2025 would be about AI and exports. I found the perfect guest for a ‘deep dive’ discussion. He is Paul Edelblut, Vice President of Global Operations for Vantage Labs. We are so honored to have Paul join us. You’ll hear the voluminous questions that I had for Paul, and the ease in which he is able to discuss the technology and its relevance to the export community. And, of course, he shared some fascinating stories with us.
#55
Nov 21, 2024 · 39 min
John Butler and Agricenter International – A Gem in the World of Agricultural Research
You have probably noticed that I keep coming back to the subject of agriculture on this podcast – for very good reasons – it is critical to the U.S. export economy. And then it occurred to me – here, practically in my own backyard, in Shelby County, TN, we have the most amazing not-for-profit organization – Agricenter International.
#54
Oct 9, 2024 · 35 min
Andrew White of Comptus Shares Some of the Secrets to Successful Exporting
What a great conversation we have lined up for you today! Our guest, Andrew White, is the President of Comptus, a New Hampshire manufacturer and seller of commercial environmental sensors and controls. You will learn what they do and how they serve many important markets.
#53
Sep 19, 2024 · 58 min
Chris Wingo – China Export Expert
It is a pleasure to have as our guest Chris Wingo, Founder and Managing Director of China Sage Consultants.
#52
Jun 3, 2024 · 58 min
Brian Genjian Consults and Brings Current News to the Export Community
I like to think of today’s episode as a sixth generation of this podcast. That’s because I was introduced to today’s guest, Brian Genjian, by a guest from our 1st year’s podcast, C.J. Pinajian. (BTW, you can go back and listen to that episode through our website)
#51
Apr 2, 2024 · 15 min
Peter Clement on Why Exporters Need International Factoring
Our 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.
#50
Feb 27, 2024 · 41 min
Exploring Argentek’s Claim to Distribute the World’s Most Innovative Tech
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.
#49
Jan 8, 2024 · 40 min
Kevin Speers Gets Technical About his Technology Company
In 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.
#48
Nov 13, 2023 · 47 min
Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart Shares Koval Distillery’s Remarkable International Story
With 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 Unit
#47
Oct 23, 2023 · 50 min
Amit Mathur Shares Stories About the Beauty of Embracing the IC-DISC
Let 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, Co-Fo

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