Episodes
This episode of Export Nation explores the export journey of SOURCE Global, a technology company focused on providing safe, clean drinking water for industrial, commercial, residential and community relations. Guests include Rob Bartrop, leader of the global business development team at SOURCE Global, and Ruth Soberanes, an international trade specialist from our U.S. Commercial Service Phoenix office.
Published 02/01/22
Published 02/01/22
This episode of Export Nation explores the export journey of California State University, Bakersfield with the Extended Education and Global Outreach Divisions Dean, Dr. Mark Novak, and Yuri Sakamaki, Director of Study Abroad Programs. 
Published 01/14/22
This episode of Export Nation features Kristin Drauschke of Medi-Dyne, a medical healthcare company located in Colleyville, Texas. The company specializes in sports medicine, orthopedic podiatry products, and more. David Royce, a senior international trade specialist with our U.S. Commercial Service Dallas Fort-Worth Texas office also joins to provide further insights. Hosted by Derrick Small, a Communications Manager for the International Trade Administration's U.S. Commercial Service.
Published 11/02/21
This episode of Export Nation explores the export journey of Sanford Health with Luke Lindberg, Head of Global Strategy, and Executive Director of Innovation and Sanford World Clinic. Hosted by Derrick Small, a Communications Manager for the International Trade Administration's U.S. Commercial Service.
Published 10/19/21
This episode of Export Nation, Take The Leap Of Faith, is a mashup featuring snippets of content from previously published podcasts.  Episodes Acrow Connects Bridges Across the Globe Amethyst Technologies Turns International Experience Into Domestic Success Global Air Media Finds Success In Africa  
Published 10/01/21
This episode of Export Nation features David Howard and Mehdi Heydari of P2S, an engineering, commissioning, and construction management firm offering customized design services to customers across multiple industries. Terri Batch, a senior international trade specialist also joins the discussion.
Published 09/21/21
This episode of Export Nation features Ron Huther, Director for International Development with Thales Defense & Security. We discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by defense industry exporters. We're also joined by Paul Matino, a Senior International Trade Specialist with U.S. Commercial Service Baltimore.
Published 09/07/21
This episode of Export Nation is part of a series that highlights the ExporTech program, a joint effort between the US Commercial Service, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership MEP to accelerate the growth of export-ready manufacturers via the development of a structured export strategy. MEP is a program within the US Department of Commerce, focused on helping small and medium-sized manufacturers with business services in every US state and Puerto Rico. On this episode, we speak to Sea...
Published 08/17/21
This episode of Export Nation, features the North Carolina District Export Council (DEC) Chair, Audrey Garrett, and North Carolina DEC member, Paul Wyatt. We're also joined by Shirreef Loza, director of U.S. Commercial Service Raleigh. We discuss how the North Carolina DEC contributes its leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Services export promotion efforts and more.
Published 07/21/21
This episode of Export Nation is part of a series that highlights the ExporTech program, a joint effort between the U.S. Commercial Service and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to accelerate the growth of export ready manufacturers via the development of a structured export strategy.   The MEP program within the U.S. Department of Commerce, focuses on helping small and medium-sized manufacturers with business services in every U.S. state and Puerto Rico.
Published 06/24/21
This episode of Export Nation, features Peter Agbro of IPP Global, a company that provides sustainable energy solutions with a focus on wind power, solar power, compressed natural gas, and energy storage. IPP Global has successfully exported to Brazil and countries throughout Africa.
Published 06/10/21
This episode of Export Nation, features Tumbles Kids' Gym and STEAM franchise with Manish Vakil, founder and CEO. Steven Garrett, a senior international trade specialist, from our Houston office also joins to add insight on how similar businesses can work with the U.S. Commercial Service to expand into new markets. 
Published 05/25/21
This episode of Export Nation, features FlenTek Solutions, a company that supplies key components as replacement parts for several industries, including construction, marine, food and beverage, and automotive. We speak with Joseph Lewis, president and CEO of FlenTek Solutions, who discusses the company's early stage export experience with the U.S. Commercial Service.
Published 05/10/21
This episode of Export Nation, features Acrow Bridge, a company that designs and manufactures modular steel bridging solutions and has extensive export experience in multiple countries. We speak to Paul Sullivan, president of international business, to explore the company's export journey and how they work with the U.S. Commercial Service. 
Published 05/04/21
On this episode of Export Nation, we speak with Tammy Murrietta, Senior Commercial Officer based in the US Embassy at Maputo, Mozambique, where she leads a team dedicated to helping US businesses enter and navigate the Mozambique market.
Published 04/28/21
TMA BlueTech is the non-profit industry association and cluster organizer for the San Diego ocean and water technologies community. Hydronalix is a small high technology company specializing in extreme performance, small unmanned vehicles. This episode explores the U.S. Commercial Service’s partnership with TMA BlueTech and how together, companies like Hyrdonalix find or expand upon existing export success. Additionally, two of America’s Export Experts join to provide insights related to the...
Published 04/12/21
This episode of Export Nation presents our International Women's Day panel, which occurred March 8, 2021 and featured five women executives who guided their firms to achieve international success.  The discussion is moderated by Joann Hill, Acting National Director for the U.S. Commercial Service with opening remarks from Diane Farrell Acting Undersecretary and Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Featured Execs: Grace Preston, Director of...
Published 03/31/21
Jerde is an architectural firm, based in Los Angeles, CA with offices throughout Asia. The company has completed over 200 projects globally and has worked with companies like Universal Studios and the Bellagio.  Derrick Small of the U.S. Commercial Service's communications team, explores Jerde’s export journey with the company’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Martinkovic and Senior Vice President, Managing Director of China Mark Liu. Terri Batch, a senior international trade specialist and one...
Published 03/02/21
Amethyst Technologies, based in Maryland, provides development and compliance services and offers products that support the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food and beverage industries. Kimberly Brown, chief executive officer of Amethyst Technologies, is a long time U.S. Commercial Service client and has experience with multiple services including client counseling and the Gold Key Service. The company has also been awarded multiple federal contracts and has successfully...
Published 02/22/21
Global Air Media, based in Maryland, is an FAA licensed drone consultation and education company that serves multiple industries including entertainment, construction, education, and agriculture. The company has   successfully exported to multiple countries throughout Africa. Derrick Small of the U.S. Commercial Service's communications team, interviews Eno Umoh, co-founder of Global Air Media, who discusses how the U.S. Commercial Service’s support helped open doors for the company to...
Published 02/20/21
On this episode of Export Nation, we sit down with Anthony Mulligan, CEO and president of Hydronalix as he shares details of his export journey and how the U.S. Commercial Service helped his company go global.
Published 02/18/21
Welcome to Export Nation. This is part four of our four part series on women in exporting. On this episode we listen in on a conversation led by Jessica Gordon, the director of the U.S. Commercial Service office in Dallas-Fort Worth. She’s joined by Hope Shimabuku, Regional Director of the Texas Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office or USPTO to discuss protecting intellectual property rights, securing patents and trademarks as well as the role the USPTO plays in the U.S. Economy.
Published 12/07/20
We listen to a conversation led by Jessica Gordon. She's joined by Cynthia Torres, Trade Specialist and member of the U.S. Commercial Service E-Commerce Innovation Lab, Susan Lin, board-certified surgeon, and founder of MD Laser and Cosmetic Center as well as Maria Lusia Boyce, VP for International Policy for UPS as they discuss international trade using digital and e-commerce platforms, best practices and how to overcome obstacles to becoming successful.
Published 10/19/20
Episode two of our four part series on women in exporting we listen to a conversation led by Jessica Gordon, director of the U.S. Commercial Service office in Dallas-Fort Worth, with Greg Chalkley, executive director, global trade services, Maximum Integrated and Chair of the North Texas District Export Council (DEC) on assisting U.S. exporters grow their business through exporting, also joined by Kathy Jiang, Vice President of Global Trade Finance at Regions Bank discussing export financing.
Published 08/13/20