Simply Trade

Hosts Renee Chiuchiarelli Julie Parks Published April 2026 Episode Length ~10 minutes 🎯 Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade Tips: Hammer & Heels, Renee and Julie continue their Tactical vs. Strategic series by focusing on the how. If the last episode defined the difference… this one answers the real question: 👉 How do you actually build a more strategic, mature trade organization...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Benita Lee, Certified Customs Specialist (U.S. and Canada) Published: April 2026 Length: ~20 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center ICPA After the Conference: Building Community, Sharing Ideas, and Preparing for What’s Next In this post-ICPA conversation, Annik sits down with Benita Lee, an independent consultant and trade compliance strategist, to reflect on the en...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: April 3, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen breaks down a major shift in trade operations as CBP moves closer to launching the CAPE system for IEEPA duty refunds—while at the same time, new Section 232 actions signal that trade enforcement is far from slowing down. C...

Host: Warrington Ellacott Guest: David A. Johnston Published: April 1, 2026 Length: ~20 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🌍 Adapting to Disruption in a Shifting Trade Landscape In this episode of Simply Trade [Canada], Warrington Ellacott sits down with Dr. David A. Johnston to explore how geopolitical shifts, infrastructure investments, and evolving trade dynamics are reshaping supply...

Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Published: March 31, 2026 Length: ~10 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Renee and Julie kick off a new series focused on a critical evolution in global trade: 👉 How do you shift your team from tactical execution to strategic impact? Most trade teams are buried in transactions—processing entries, fixing dat...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Chris Bachinnski, Co‑CEO & President, GHY International Published: March 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Annik sits down with Chris Bachinnski, Co‑CEO and President of GHY International, for a leadership‑focused conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a customs brokerage and trade business in a volatile, tech‑driven envi...

Host: Cindy Allen Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: March 27, 2026 Length: ~13 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Evermore: Section 122, Steel/Aluminum Valuation, DHS Funding, and the Never‑Ending IEEPA Refund Saga Cindy Allen returns with another Taylor Swift–themed trade update, this time using “Evermore” to capture how the trade community feels about the seemingly endles...

🎧 Host(s) Lalo Solorzano Andy Shiles 🎤 Guest Mollie Sitkowski – Partner at Faegre Drinker 📅 Published Date March 26, 2026 ⏱️ Episode Length ~36 minutes 🧠 Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade [CRIMES], we dive into a real-world trade case that highlights what can go wrong when compliance breaks down. Joined by trade attorney Mollie Sitkowski, Lalo and Andy unpack the details behind t...

Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Published: March 25, 2026 Length: ~10 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🎧 Episode Summary In this final episode of the Org Structures series, Renee and Julie bring everything together with real-world “what would you do?” scenarios that highlight how trade compliance structures actually perform under pressure. From centralized bottlenecks to...

  🎧 Host(s) Cindy Allen – CEO, TradeForce Multiplier Pete Mento – Director, Global Trade Advisory, Baker Tilly 📅 Published Date March 24, 2026 ⏱️ Episode Length ~42 minutes 🧠 Episode Summary Welcome to a special edition of Simply Trade—The Pete & Cindy Show. In this episode, industry veterans Cindy Allen and Pete Mento take the mic for a candid, unscripted conversation on the current state...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Valentin Povarchuk, Senior Counsel, Akrivis Law Group Published: March 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Lessons from Applied Materials: Export Controls, Entity List Risks, and Semiconductor Enforcement Annik Sobing welcomes Valentin Povarchuk, trade compliance expert with 20+ years across big law, in-house, and boutique firms, for a deep dive...

Host: Cindy Allen Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: March 20, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Wishlist: Importers Just Want IEEPA Refunds + CBP’s New “Customs Business” Bombshell Cindy Allen delivers her signature Taylor Swift–inspired trade update (“Wishlist” from the latest album), channeling importers’ singular desire: “I just want you, Mr. Refund.” S...

Hosts:  Andy Shiles & Lalo Solorzano Guest: Vincent “Vinny” Annunziato – Former CBP Director, Trade Technology Leader, Founder of Digital Supply Chain Innovations (DSCI), SVP at Profit Trust LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincentrobertannunziato/ Published : March 19, 2026 Length: ~35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center 🧠 Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, we sit...

Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Format: Simply Trade Tips Length: ~12 minutes Episode Summary Renee and Julie break down how organizational structure—centralized, decentralized, matrix, or hybrid—directly impacts compliance success. Learn practical "tweaks" to move customs from a reactive support function to a proactive strategic partner. Key Takeaways & Fixes 1. Centralized Struc...

Host: Lori Mullins Guests: Rich Roche , Ashley Craig Series: NCBFAA Quarterly Podcast – Transportation Committee Focus Published: March 2026 Length: ~40 minutes Presented by: N ational Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) in partnership with Simply Trade​ NCBFAA Transportation Committee: Strait of Hormuz, FMC, and Shipping Risk in 2026 In this NCBFAA quarterly episode,...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Colleen, Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions Recorded at: ICPA Conference (in-person) Published: March 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Trade Jobs Are Exploding—But Here’s How to Actually Land One (Live from ICPA) Live from ICPA, Annik sits down in-person with recruiting expert Colleen from Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions—the boutique...

Host: Cindy Allen Published: March 13, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Episode Summary In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen breaks down the latest developments following the Supreme Court’s decision striking down IEEPA tariffs—and what CBP is proposing as a path forward for duty refunds. CBP has introduced a proposed automated system ca...

Simply Trade Podcast Host: Lalo Solorzano Guests: Cindy Deleon, John Metrich Episode Length: ~35 minutes Published: March 2026 Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano sits down with Cindy Deleon and John Metrich from Deleon Trade to explore one of the more complex corners of trade compliance: advanced Section 232 tariff enforcement and metal value content analysis. Recorded...

Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Published: March 2026 Format: Simply Trade Tips Length: ~15 minutes Episode Summary In this episode of Simply Trade Tips, hosts Renee Chiuchiarelli and Julie Parks dive deeper into one of the most overlooked drivers of trade compliance success: organizational structure. While many trade professionals focus on technical issues like classification, valuat...

Host: Annik Sobing Guests: Jennifer Varney (Volvo Group) , Penny Chen (PAX) Recorded at: ICPA Conference, San Antonio, TX Published: March 2026 Length: ~25 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center AI Meets Trade Compliance: From Auto Supply Chains to AI Live from ICPA San Antonio, Annik sits down with Jennifer from Volvo Group and Penny from PAX for an all‑women, International Women’s Day‑time...

Host: Cindy Allen Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: March 6, 2026 Length: ~13 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Ready For It? CBP’s IEEPA Refund Proposal Drops—Here’s What’s Next Cindy Allen, CEO of TradeForce Multiplier, dives into the latest trade developments through Taylor Swift’s “Ready For It?”—perfect for the “let the games begin” drama unfolding in IEEPA refund hea...

Hosts: Lalo Solorzano Guests: Eric Hargraves – Elliott Davis Cindy Allen – Trade Force Multiplier Mark Segrist – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Recorded Live At: The International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) Annual Conference in San Antonio. Episode Summary In this special live conference episode, Lalo sits down with three trade experts at the ICPA Annual Conference to unpack one...

Hosts: Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks Length: ~15 minutes Format: Simply Trade Tips Episode Summary Welcome to Series 6 of Simply Trade Tips. This series tackles a foundational — and often overlooked — issue in global trade: Where does Customs actually sit inside your organization? In this opening episode, Renee and Julie lay the groundwork by breaking down the three most common organizatio...

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Kenneth G. Peters Published: February 2026 Length: ~20 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center GTM Software Prep: Don't Install Until You've Done These 3 Things First In this Simply Trade Roundup, Annik talks with Kenneth G. Peters, President at MIC US and Director of Commercial Operations in North America, about Global Trade Management (GTM) software—specifically, w...

Host: Cindy Allen Show: Simply Trade – Cindy’s Version Published: February 27, 2026 Length: ~15 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center All Too Well: One Week Post-IEEPA, Still Not Fine at All One week after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, Cindy Allen, CEO of TradeForce Multiplier, delivers the latest update through the lens of Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well.” She breaks down the l...