International Vinh Podcast

EP. 33: Iria Talladay: From zero to running a 7-figure e-commerce business, becoming a dropship coach, to buying a brick and mortar store

I first met Iria at the 2017 Dropship Lifestyle Playa del Carmen, Mexico retreat.
She was just starting her drop shipping business and made her first sale.
Later, Iria built the online business into 7-figures and exited through Empire Flippers, the market place for buying and selling online businesses.
Hear Iria's entreprenuerial journey, the ups, downs, and what it takes to succeed.
 
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EP. 32: Brenn Hill: How doing bold things have led to adventerous life abroad, including meeting his Vietnamese wife

Brenn Hill is an American IT entreprenuer originally from North Carolina.
When he was getting sick of living in the U.S. got a taste of overseas living in Mexico and Ukraine.
Later, he went to Vietnam to accompany his father to his wedding, where he fell in love with the hotel waitress and eventually marrier her.
They then moved to Danang, Vietnam where they operated a popular cafe shop before selling it right before Covid.
Listen to Brenn's unique journey from the United States, to Vietnam, before settling in Germany.
 
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EP. 31: 10 most frequently asked questions about Customs brokers

Today, I answer the most questions regarding Customs broker: how to be one, what does a Customs broker do, what services can he offer, and is it absolutely necessary to hire one.
 
Please keep in mind at the time of this recording, I am not officially licensed, however, I am preparing and sitting the licensed Customs broker exam.
 
In addition, I am currently working for a Customs brokerage in Florida.
 
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EP. 30: Start a business in Vietnam? Pros and cons vs. starting one in North America and Europe

Guillaume and I discuss the pros and cons of starting a business in Vietnam comparted to Western countries.
We touch upon the industries, risks, cost savings, and leverage compared to each region.
 
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EP. 29: Should you become a specialist or generalist?

In today's world, everyone is telling you to specialize, to niche down, to become good at one thing.
However, in David Epstein's book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, he argues that being a generalist will lead to greater career satisfaction and overall happiness.
I also argue that skill-stacking by combinging certain bodies of knowledge with certain skills can really increase your likelyhood of employment, making money, and standing out in the crowd.
 
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EP. 28: Trump doesn't understand how tariffs work...and that's a BIG problem

Time and time again, Donald Trump threatens other countries by saying he will increase tariffs across the board and up to 60% tariffs for Chinese goods.
Despite how good this sounds, foreign countries nor foreign companies pay these higher duties, US importers do.
In this episode, I explain how tariffs actually work by citing my day-to-day work in trade compliance.
 
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EP. 27: China vs. Vietnam tariffs: Real-world example

Chris from Vietnam Factory Tours asks me what an American importer would have to pay in duties for a China vs. Vietnam-manufactured cotton t-shirt.
 
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EP 26: Happy Thanksgiving! Updates: recent interviews, new podcast gear, warehouse being built, and my mission

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
 
In this short episode, I provide a quick update re: my latest interview guests, my new podcasting gear, tell you about my new warehouse project, and my mission: to become the biggest one-person importer in the world!
 
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EP: 25: Paul Marsnik: journey to becoming a professor, E-Scholars program, Vietnam field study

Paul Marsnik was my oganizational behaviour professor at my alma mater, Saint John's University and the College of Saint Benedict in central Minnesota 25 years ago.
Today, I catch up with him to hear his unconventional journey of becoming a business professor, learn about his entreprenurial program called E-scholars, and his Vietnam field study that challenges students to get out of their comfort zone.
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EP: 24: Meet the international business professor and hear his journey from India to Minnesota

Professor Kingshuk Mukherjee is a global business leadership professor at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University in central Minnesota, my alma mater.
Today, we discuss his journey from India to the United Kingdom, working in the textile business in Los Angeles and starting a textle e-commerce business and becoming a professor in Minnesota.
Professor Mukheejee touches upon the importance of a globalized education, getting real world experience, and having an entreprenuerial mindset.
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