FX Refreshed

FXRefreshed - Episode 21 - Recommended Resources for Logistics and Sales with DJ Flores

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the FXRefreshed Podcast! In this episode, Mark of GreenshootsFX speaks with DJ Flores, Owner of Flo ReSale and Flo Transportation LLC. They discuss helpful business resources and how they helped DJ shape his career.

This episode goes into:

- DJ's career journey
- How to face risk in a smart way
- Growing your network
- The importance of developing your knowledge
- Using Audible and YouTube as inexpensive forms of learning
- Book recommendations include: Rich Dad Poor Dad, Art of War, Outwitting the Devil, and more!

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About GreenshootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About Flo ReSale: We specialize in finding truckloads of quality pallets of returns and new product that is either shelf pulls or unsold overstock.

FXRefreshed - Episode 20 - Relationship Management and the Sales Process with Jeff Dickinson

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the FXRefreshed Podcast! In this episode, Mark of GreenshootsFX speaks with Jeff Dickinson, the President and CEO at RGTX Logistics Solutions. They talk about interesting topics like:

- Jeff's career journey
- Demonstrating empathy in sales
- What makes a great manager
- The importance of collaboration

About GreenshootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About RGTX Logistics Solutions: A specialized logistics solution provider providing 35 yrs of dependable service to the Steel Industry, Furniture, Automotive Parts, E-Comm, and CPG industries.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 19 - Damon Piatek of Welke Customs Brokers

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the FXRefreshed Podcast! In this episode, Mark of GreenshootsFX speaks with Damon Piatek the CEO of Welke Customs Brokers. They talk about interesting topics like:

The increase in trade for air and ports
The recovering trade of North America
The effect of shutting down "non-essential businesses" on "essential businesses"
The impact of government in trade agreements

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About GreenshootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About Welke Customs Brokers: Welke Customs Brokers provides comprehensive customs and logistics. They offer full service including entry, consulting, educational and mitigation services with full EDI capability and web-based software.

FXRefreshed - Episode 18 - Best of FXRefreshed 2021Highlights

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In this bonus episode of FXRefreshed, we view the highlights of 2021.

Dive into this episode and learn from industry experts from the world of supply chain logistics!

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You can learn more about Mark and Greenshoots FX on this website.

FXRefreshed - Episode 17 - Founder Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Welcome to another exciting episode of FXRefreshed! In this episode, Mark Ridley speaks to Brian Kempisty, the founder of Port X Logistics about revolutionizing truck transportation in the United States.

Mark picks Brian's brain about:

Selling your first company
Building a second business
Successfully managing employees and their mental health
Implementing communicative technology to delight customers
Differentiating from your competition
Creating an aspirational brand
Executing a successful business generation strategy
Avoiding paralysis by analysis
How to succeed despite supply chain issues and capturing opportunities

GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

Port X Logistics is a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada.

FXRefreshed - Episode 16 - President and CEO Ken Semler of Impresa Modular

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the FXRefreshed Podcast! In this episode, Mark of GreenshootsFX speaks with Ken Semler, the CEO of Impresa Modular. They talk about interesting topics like:

Changing your career path to fit your ideal lifestyle

How to overcome obstacles to create the career you want
The process of modular construction.
Turning a design idea into a buildable project
Working with local contractors
Setting up a franchise business model
Playing with legos

And much more!

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About GreenshootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About Impresa Modular: Impresa Modular builds modular homes. Modular homes use simultaneous in-factory manufacturing and onsite foundation work to create structures that are built-to-last up to 50% faster than those using conventional construction.

FXRefreshed - Episode 15 - Helping Truck Drivers Prolong Their Lives and Reducing Expenses with Mark Manera

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to the FXRefreshed podcast! Today, Mark of GreenShootsFX speaks with Mark Manera, found of The Trucking Fitness Company. They discuss:

Struggles with trucker's health
Fitness in the logistics industry
Influences on the entrepreneurial spirit
The financial payoff in investing in trucker's wellness
And more!

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About GreenShootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About The Trucking Fitness Company: The first online program that helps trucking companies develop happier and healthier drivers for ZERO cost to their bottom line.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 14 - Starting a Business and Mastering Your Destiny with Brian Hastings

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to the FXRefreshed podcast! Today, Mark of GreenShootsFX talks with Brian Hastings, the Supply Chain Leader of Veritas Logistics. They discuss:

Getting out of middle management
Influencing others to reach their greatest potential
Finding your own clients
Navigating the hiring process

And more!

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About GreenShootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About Veritas Logistics: Veritas Logistics is a third-party logistics firm created to stand out in a crowded industry by prioritizing people. They have a deep understanding of the industry and an expansive network that allow them to navigate each process, anticipate every need, and process transactions efficiently and effectively.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 13 - TruckPark the App and How It Supports the Health and Wellbeing of Drivers

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to the FXRefreshed podcast! Today, Mark of GreenShootsFX talks with Anthony Petitte, CEO and Founder of TruckPark INC. They discuss Anthony’s app and how it supports truck drivers. In this episode, they talk about:

The role digital marketing plays in the logistics industry
The current shift in logistic management philosophy
How TruckPark helps businesses monetize their underutilized property
How TruckPark helps drivers find safe, secure, and reservable parking
The importance of brand visibility on Google
And more!

If you liked what we had to say, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Be sure to like and share this video. You can learn more about FX payments and risk management at https://greenshootsfx.com/

About GreenShootsFX: GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

About TruckPark: TruckPark is a seamless, safe, secure marketplace for brokers, carriers, and shippers. Truckers are calling TruckPark the number one most useful platform to find, safe, secure, and reservable parking.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 12 - Starting a Business During a Pandemic, and Taking Ameriton Global

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Kenneth Carter III, the president of Ameriton Freight & Logistics.

They discuss
• How Kenneth started a business in the COVID-19 pandemic
• How he launched his company into a global success.
• And much more!

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GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

Whether you’re an established importer or exporter, you have international subsidiaries, or you’re just beginning your FX journey, we’re here to help.

To learn more about GreenShootsFX or to listen to more of our podcasts, go to greenshootsfx.com!

FX ReFreshed - Episode 11 - Life as a Customs Broker on the US/Mexican Border

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Humberto Caballero, of XP Logistics. They talk about navigating customs on the southern border.

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To learn more about Humberto, follow him on LinkedIn! If you want to learn more about FX, be sure to visit our website.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 10 - Making Logistics and Transportation Cleaner and Greener

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Mark talks with Nick Roemer, COO at Cibus21. They discussed how they are making the logistics and transportation world cleaner and greener.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 9 - Moving away from ‘Corporate America’ to Managing Your Own Practice

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Sales coach in the transportation industry helping brokers and carriers improve their sales and operations processes to increase profitability and help allocate their time towards revenue-producing activities.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 8 - The Value of a Good Customs Broker

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers, about the benefits of selecting the right customs broker, what to look out for, and the difference a solid partner can provide.

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FX ReFreshed - Episode 7 - Importing Raw Materials in a Pandemic

Wed, 12 May 2021 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with RoxAnne Richer Thomas, Transportation Manager, about the impact of Covid-19 on their ability to import raw materials from Asia, and a lot more!

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FX ReFreshed - Episode 6 - Trade Compliance: Staying on the Right Side of the Law

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Jim Dickeson, a freelance Export/Import Consultant at Trade Compliance Geek who helps businesses of varying sizes stay on the right side of the law.

To learn more about Jim, check out his website at http://tradecompliancegeek.com or find him on LinkedIn.

FX ReFreshed is hosted by Mark Ridley, and produced by GreenShootsFX. Find out more about us at https://greenshootsfx.com

FX ReFreshed - Episode 5 - Spend Management Solutions

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Jim Badovinac, Vice President, LTL Commercial Development at Green Mountain Technology, about the spend management solutions they provide to some of the largest shippers in the world

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To learn more about Jim, follow him on LinkedIn.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 4 - Supply Chain Logistics, Living in Europe, Working from Home

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with supply chain expert John Radvansky, MD, of JPR Logistics. They cover John’s career in the logistics world, the experience of living in Europe and dealing with the transition of working from home.

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To learn more about John, follow him on LinkedIn.

FX ReFreshed - Episode 3 - The Business Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Melissa Irmen of ISCM, Inc about the financial benefits of setting up Foreign Trade Zones.

To find out more about Melissa or ISCM, visit their website or follow her on LinkedIn.

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FX ReFreshed - Episode 2 - Identifying Supply Chain Inefficiencies and Opportunities for Big Savings

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In this episode of FX ReFreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Jason Dochney, Principal Owner of Archetype Process Consulting, about intelligently identifying and improving inefficiencies in companies' supply chain processes, which can result in 6-figure savings.

To learn more about Jason, check out his website or follow him on LinkedIn.

FX ReFreshed is hosted by Mark Ridley, and produced by GreenShootsFX. Find out more about us at https://greenshootsfx.com!

FX Refreshed - Episode 1 - Trade Credit Insurance Awareness and Activation

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In the inaugural episode of FX Refreshed, Mark Ridley of GreenShootsFX talks with Brent Hoots, Principal & Founder of Navitrade, and Richard Foy, Regional Director of EXIM Bank, about the benefits of setting up trade credit insurance programs for US exporting businesses and others.

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P.S.,
To find out more about these programs, you can:

Reach out to Brent via his website https://navitrade.com or on LinkedIn,

Find out more about EXIM Bank at https://exim.gov or follow Rich on LinkedIn,

or reach out to Mark via https://greenshootsfx.com or on LinkedIn