International Vinh Podcast

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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EP 23: What is a licensed Customs broker?

In this discussion, Chris, the Vietnam Factory Tour and sourcing export calling from Saigon, Vietnam, is asking a few questions regarding the profession.
 
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EP. 22: Exploring the world of supply chain careers and how to get started with Chuck Nemer

Chuck Nemer is the Twin Cities supply chain guru and trainer.
Today, we disuss his career, his advice and resources for those interested in supply chain and how to get started.
https://www.theguruofbiz.com/
https://www.theguruofbiz.com/vlog
info@theguruofbiz.com
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EP. 21: Southeast Asia's infrastructure update with James Clark

James Clark has been a digital nomad since 2003, mostly based in Vietnam where he covers his travels via his Nomadic Notes blog.
Today, James and I discuss the most recent updates regarding Vietnam's metro line and proposed highspeed rail and China's Belt and Road initiative projects in Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia.
www.NomadicNotes.com
www.FutureSoutheastAsia.com
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EP: 20: China vs. Vietnam: How to manufacture your product in Vietnam with Chris Walker

For the last decade, Chris Walker has played an instrumental role in helping businesses and entreprenuers manufacture their products in Vietnam.
In today's podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of Vietnam vs. China manufacturing, how to get started in Vietnam, and how Chris and his team can assist you with your outsourcing projects.
See: https://www.vietnam-factory-tours.com/
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