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Business Beyond Borders is where listeners are invited into a world where the boundaries of global business are redrawn through insightful dialogue and expert analysis. Host Brian Conroy, an expert in foreign direct investment, orchestrates discussions with a variety of esteemed guests, including prominent business leaders who recount their firsthand experiences navigating international expansion. These narratives reveal the trials and triumphs of venturing across borders, exposing the rich ...
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Payments Innovation

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The Payments Innovation Podcast: FinTech | Innovation | eCommerce is dedicated to helping business leaders navigate today’s global digital economy. Whether you’re looking to stay informed on the latest in payments technology, listen to experts on the future of eCommerce or simply learn about cutting edge FinTech companies, this podcast is for you. Each episode features an interview with a globally-minded business and tech expert, discussing topics like: global payments, money transfer servic ...
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here. New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute! Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
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The Voice of Canadian Business

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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#VoiceofCdnBiz | The Canadian Chamber of Commerce briefs you on the events, people and policies affecting Canadian business, all in 15 minutes or less. To learn more about the issues featured in the podcasts or to get in touch with one of the Canadian Chamber's policy experts, please visit www.Chamber.ca.
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The Payoff

Cynthia Nevels

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The Payoff is a podcast where small business owners come to hear inspiring stories of how hard work, sweat equity, and a bit of luck helped successful business leaders overcome challenges. Hosted by Cynthia Nevels, CEO of Integrality and senior business advisor for Goldman Sachs, each episode dives into the toughest issues entrepreneurs face, offering actionable insights and untold secrets to help businesses not just survive, but thrive.
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Welcome to The Watson Weekend – a rollicking weekly live conversation (and dance party) about all things retail, tech, and ecommerce! Hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesesky and guests from all around the ecommerce world cut through the BS and bring you no-nonsense conversation, deep insights, and opinions that aren’t afraid to be contrarian. Join us for the livestream every Friday at noon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.c ...
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No More Bad Events

Scott Bloom, eSpeakers

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From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned. Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time. Hosted by Scott Bloom ...
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Tax Talk & Beyond

SBS Tax and Consulting Services

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Welcome to Tax Talk & Beyond, where we bring real U.S. Tax Court cases to life by breaking down complex rulings into simple, engaging, and practical insights. Presented by SBS Tax and Consulting Services, we explore cases from the perspectives of entrepreneurs, tax pros, and everyday taxpayers. Each episode uncovers valuable lessons you can apply to your business or personal finances. Say goodbye to boring legal jargon and hello to clear, actionable takeaways that make taxes approachable for ...
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In this insightful episode, The Watson Weekly welcomes Alex Yancher (Yon-cher), CEO of Passport, just hours after the U.S. government announced sweeping new global trade tariffs. With $3.3 trillion in cross-border e-commerce at stake, this conversation couldn’t be more timely. Guided by a Thomas L. Friedman-inspired prologue, we dive deep into the …
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Benjamin L. England discusses recent developments in pharmaceutical imports, commerce, and CBP tariffs, particularly focusing on Section 232 investigations and reciprocal tariffs. The conversation covers the Department of Commerce's role in regulating international trade and its recent investigation into pharmaceut…
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Today’s Watson Weekly is a special edition that is one of a series of three interviews recorded at Shopware’s Partner Day on April 24th, 2025. These were recorded in the basement of a German beer hall and restaurant, so I think those interested in the digital commerce complexity of serving manufacturers and distributors should find it a lot of fun.…
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TITLE: Strategic Content, Industry Shifts, and Cross-Border Trends (ft. Jason Koop | VP of Business Development | Canadian Special Events) GUEST BIO: Jason Koop is VP of Business Development at Canadian Special Events, building the largest corporate event professional network in Canada. After 15 years managing accounts for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfi…
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As part of its longstanding commitment to logistics and supply chain education for both enterprises and students, Inbound Logistics is debuting its new IL Education Series. This informative content, voiced by IL AI Audio, helps practitioners better understand key concepts and trending topics in supply chain management and sharpen their knowledge of…
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Today on our show: Amazon Announces New AI Tool to Enhance Product Listings Venture Capital Dominated by AI Right Now FedEx and Amazon Strike Up a Partnership Klaviyo Reports Q1 2025 Earnings - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode is sponsored by…
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It is a reunion show. Hosts Jessica Lesesky and Nick Kaplan run the Watson Weekend while Rick Watson is away. A longer headline hangover, as there is a lot to talk about: Klarna is walking back its initial bullishness on artificial intelligence. There are certain situations where humans need to defuse a situation (think CRM and a customer having a …
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Today’s Watson Weekly is a special edition that is one of a series of three interviews recorded at Shopware’s Partner Day on April 24th, 2025. These were recorded in the basement of a German beer hall and restaurant, so I think those interested in the digital commerce complexity of serving manufacturers and distributors should find it a lot of fun.…
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In this week’s Watson Weekly, we will discuss Fidji Simo is out at Instacart CEO to join OpenAI. This is a huge feather in Simo’s cap and leaves an opening at Instacart which I predict will be filled by their Chief Product Officer Daniel Danker. Not only did Danker and Simo overlap from their time at Facebook, but Danker was promoted by Simo into h…
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Join hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Leseski as they dive deep into the massive potential of B2B e-commerce with Jack Freeman, Partner at PeakSpan Capital. With B2B commerce now reaching $36 trillion in sales, this episode explores why this market is finally gaining momentum after years of slow adoption. Jack shares valuable insights on the challenge…
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Today’s Watson Weekly is a special edition that is one of a series of three interviews recorded at Shopware’s Partner Day on April 24th, 2025. These were recorded in the basement of a German beer hall and restaurant, so I think those interested in the digital commerce complexity of serving manufacturers and distributors should find it a lot of fun.…
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SPECIAL INBOUND LOGISTICS VIDEO PODCAST SERIES: Inbound Logistics and Xometry take a hard look at the impact of tariffs particularly on cross-border trade. How can your business weather the turmoil and still find ways to thrive? Our special guest is Jose Minarro, Managing Director of Cross-Broder Logistics for Sunset Transportation. See the full vi…
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TITLE: The Speaker Effect (ft. Amy Eddy | SVP & Strategic Account Advisor | BigSpeak Speakers Bureau) GUEST BIO: Amy Eddy is a Senior Vice President and Strategic Account Advisor, where she advocates for her clients, empowers them to make the right investment and is energized by the potential of the human spirit. A Westmont College graduate with du…
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Today on our show: Amazon Reports Q1 2025 Earnings Walmart Releases an Annual Shareholder Letter UPS Reports Q1 2025 Earnings Kohl’s Fires Its CEO - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl. https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerc…
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesetsky welcome Hawk Media founder & CEO Erik Huberman to discuss digital marketing strategies during economic uncertainty. Erik shares why cutting your marketing budget during challenging times is almost always a mistake, why a good product remains marketing's foundation, and how b…
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Today on our show: Composable Conference in Chicago Shows MACH Progress ChatGPT and Shopify Partnership Teased Shopify Promotes Internally for Chief Design Officer: What's Going On? - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl. h…
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, Rick and Jess welcome Donna Felix, VP of Product & E-commerce at Vivrelle, the innovative luxury fashion membership club that's changing how we access designer handbags and accessories. Donna shares Vivrelle's origin story (written on a napkin during the founders' honeymoon!), explains how they track thousands…
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TITLE: Meet a Pragmatic Creative (ft. Daniel Roth | Senior Creative Director | Host & Founder, Event Explorer Podcast) GUEST BIO: A seasoned Senior Creative Director with expertise in experiential marketing and event design, Daniel Roth has led high-impact projects for global brands like GM, Nike, and Audi, blending strategic storytelling with imme…
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As part of its longstanding commitment to logistics and supply chain education for both enterprises and students, Inbound Logistics presents the IL Education Series. This informative content, voiced by IL AI Audio, helps practitioners better understand key concepts and trending topics in supply chain management and sharpen their knowledge of all th…
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Is Walmart More Exposed to Tariffs Than They Are Admitting? In a recent investor day, Walmart indicated that only one-third of its products are not made in the USA. Are we sure about that number? Given the fact that there is no universal definition of made in the USA, I think that number could be a lot higher than the company is letting on. Learn a…
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan dive into the evolving world of marketplaces with special guest Jordan Sielaff, co-founder and CEO of Geared. They discuss Amazon's potential TikTok acquisition, the Shein IPO's challenges amid tariff concerns, and the wave of eye-opening Chinese manufacturing content flooding TikTo…
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The biggest debate in eCommerce. The business case for replatforming Replatforming can either be trying to use a band-aid on a large wound or it could be like squeezing juice. Vince Santo (The Maze Group) debating Chris Silver (Discoverist AI) on replatforming. Architecture: The headless straw man debate. Headless technology enables brands to move …
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky navigate the turbulent economic landscape with special guest Sid Jatia, VP of Digital Commerce and Service at General Motors. They discuss the week's top stories including suspended IPOs, Nintendo Switch pre-order rollercoaster, the Prada-Versace acquisition, and the impac…
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In this special episode of The Watson Weekly, we sit down with Dirk Hoerig, co-founder of Commercetools, to explore the company’s journey from Germany to global eCommerce leader. Dirk shares insights on their ideal customer, key pain points they solve, and why their North American market entry succeeded where others failed. We also dive into the la…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of FDA Imports – Cross-Border Compliance, host Kevin continues the conversation with attorney Benjamin L. England on the complexities of food labeling compliance. They dive into the common mistakes companies make, misbranding risks, and the legal consequences of misleading claims. The discussion covers nutrient cont…
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TITLE: A Trusted Advisor Sounds the Alarm (ft. Howard Givner | Senior Advisor, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips | CEO of the Heathcote Advisory Group GUEST BIO: Howard Givner is a serial entrepreneur and business strategist in the events and ed-tech industries. He’s the CEO of Heathcote Advisory and a Senior Advisor at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips. With three …
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Is There a Worse Owner For TikTok Than Amazon? Look, I am going to bottom line it for you guys. I can’t think of a worse owner for Tiktok than logistics company Amazon. I know there are a lot of chocolate and peanut butter theories of how these two great companies could taste better together, but I think this would be the start of a slow boringific…
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend sponsored by Elastic Path, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky explore the latest developments in e-commerce and retail with special guest John Shea from Momentum Commerce. They discuss Target's employee bonus cuts, the Kate Spade x Target collaboration, PetSmart's ship-from-store strategy, NRF's optimistic s…
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Why is digital commerce still hitting roadblocks in 2025? In this special episode, Bryan House of Elastic Path joins us to unpack the paradox: companies claim to have a clear digital strategy, yet budgets for tech investment remain elusive. We tackle the real barriers—lack of knowledge, outdated mindsets, and the hidden opportunity cost of standing…
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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan dive into the latest updates in retail technology and e-commerce. They share their experiences from the ShopTalk conference, discuss the latest in tariffs and inventory management, and explore the impact of generative AI and digital agents in the industry. The duo also highlights …
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The one certainty in the supply chain is uncertainty. Everything from economic upheaval and geopolitical instability to climate changes and technological advancements all contribute to an industry that could benefit from even one stabilizing element. An efficiently optimized network that can parse large amounts of data and help predict and navigate…
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TITLE: Together We’ve Got This (ft. Leslie Fenton & Natasha Miller | Partner, FLIRT Communications | CEO, Entire Productions) GUEST BIO: Leslie Fenton, VP & partner of FLIRT Communications, specializes in employee motivation, communications strategy, and event production. Natasha Miller, CEO & founder of Entire Productions, is an expert in experien…
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Is Adobe Hopeless or Will The New Product Teases Get Them Back in the Game? This week on the Watson Weekly podcast, we unpack two new product announcements from Adobe that are expected to launch by June 2025. One is the Adobe Commerce Optimizer, an eCommerce front-end that can be used with any storefront platform. This is one that I’m excited to se…
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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky dive into the latest e-commerce and retail news. They discuss Skims' innovative strategies, Forever 21's looming bankruptcy, and the storied history of the fashion retailer. Special guest Stephen Cope, CIO of ASTRAK, shares his insights on digital transformation in the B2B sec…
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A volatile political landscape is putting pressure on Mexico and cross-border supply chain operations are becoming a casualty. Tariffs and a looming trade war have thrown the industry into an unsteady situation that companies are struggling to navigate. How can businesses better prepare to keep shipments moving? Luis Bazan, Director of the Pharr In…
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Is Paypal Running an Affiliate Scam? That’s What Google’s New Chrome Rules Seem to Be Saying. Many users don’t realize that Paypal’s Honey Application, the plugin which is supposed to secure you discounts on items. Instead, it looks to be cutting certain publishers out of affiliate credits that they would otherwise be due. You’ll find this and othe…
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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesecky dive into the latest in retail, tech, and e-commerce news. Key topics include China's pushback against Walmart's supplier policies, Shein's new merchandising strategies, and Kohl's partnership with Sephora. Special guest Matt Steinbrecher joins to delve into the intricacies of…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of FDA Imports: Cross-Border Compliance, Host Abigail Vaca welcomes attorney Benjamin L. England and customs broker Sergio Lozano to discuss reciprocal tariffs and their impact on international trade. Ben explains that these tariffs respond to how other countries impose tariffs on U.S. exports, differing from standa…
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Title: Mind over Matter (ft. Wayne Lee | Peak Performance Expert | Hall of Fame Speaker and Entertainer) Bio: A peak performance expert, Wayne Lee helps individuals and teams break free from self-limiting beliefs to unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of experience, his dynamic keynotes and interactive hypnosis shows inspire audiences t…
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The trucking industry is a vital component of the global supply chain but it continues to face challenges that, for better or worse, truckers are forced to navigate. Regulations, EPA mandates, and the rising cost of fuel are just some of the factors that the industry has to juggle to keep trucks on the road. What then is the path forward for trucke…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of FDA Imports: Cross-Border Compliance, attorney Benjamin L. England breaks down the complex regulations governing food imports into the U.S. He explains the distinct roles of the FDA and USDA, focusing on key compliance areas such as adulteration, misbranding, and the pre-import permit process. Listeners will gain…
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In the second episode of Business Beyond Borders, host Brian Conroy sits down with Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Product Outsourcing and Orthopedic Design & Technology, to dive into the evolving landscape of the MedTech industry. They discuss the latest advancements driving innovation, the impact of AI and automation, and the challenges p…
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Today on our show: Target 2024 earnings shows company falling behind When will merchants stop treating data as a project? Commercetools layoffs throws into question IPO plans Has Shopify Enterprise turned a corner? - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's …
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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky dive into the latest in e-commerce and retail news. They discuss Shopify's new AI feature and review Google's AI-driven changes in performance marketing with insights from expert guest Mike Ryan. Mike shares his take on Google PMAX, differences in global strategies, and what m…
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Today on our show: Is Beyond.com doomed? Klaviyo reports 2024 earnings Klaviyo coming for Salesforce Service Cloud Paypal Investor Day offers problematic vision - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl. https://www.rmwcommerc…
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In this episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky dive into the latest trends in e-commerce, retail, and technology. They discuss the logistics industry's complexities and innovations with special guest Ben Emmrich, CEO of Tusk Logistics. Topics include the market opportunities for Klaviyo, Temu's expansion into Canada, the r…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of FDA Imports – Cross-Border Compliance, host Kevin Rosenquist speaks with attorney Benjamin L. England about the latest regulatory updates affecting FDA and USDA-regulated industries from mid-January to mid-February 2025. They discuss the impact of new tariffs on imported goods from China, potential increases to p…
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Title: Festivalizing the Conference (ft. Marco Mendolia | Senior Program Manager for E-Commerce Events and Event Emcee) Bio: Marco Mendolia is a long-time festival producer, host, event marketer, and Senior Program Manager with 24 years of experience in event production. His work spans many categories and includes major clients like Paramount and B…
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Today on our show: Walmart reports fiscal year 2025 earnings Saks stopped paying vendors on time TikTok subscriptions could help creators BigCommerce reports 2024 earnings And finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today’s episode is sponsored by Mirakl. https://www.…
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