Carolyn Bates's guest appearances

Carolyn Bates

The Online Rich: Becoming an E-Commerce Entrepreneur

Neil Patel

Brian Johnson

Chris Guthrie

Deacon Hayes

Greg Mercer

Alex French

Justin Cooke

Sarah Shaw

Zach Miller

Julie Stoian

Ryan Grant

Bernie Thompson

Brian Burt

Will Tjernlund

Jaymie Tarshis

OwlTail

Flexport

Perhaps the most daunting part of becoming an eCommerce entrepreneur is figuring out the details around getting your product from point A to point B. How do I decide whether to ship by sea or air? What do I need to know about Customs tax? How do I negotiate terms with a supplier? And how does insurance work in the world of global trade? Today I’m joined by Carolyn Bates of Flexport, the first tech-enabled freight forwarder in the business. They have streamlined the shipping process through an online platform that affords real-time visibility of in-transit shipments, allowing you to communicate and collaborate with all parties involved—from suppliers to origin agents to the warehouse receiving team. Carolyn walks us through the process of importing products to the US, explaining the factors to consider in choosing a mode of transportation, the appropriate tariff code for your goods, and the terms between shipper and supplier. It’s time to learn how to choose the right freight forwarder to help you navigate the difficult waters of global logistics and international shipping.

Perhaps the most daunting part of becoming an eCommerce entrepreneur is figuring out the details around getting your product from point A to point B. How do I decide whether to ship by sea or air? What do I need to know about Customs tax? How do I negotiate terms with a supplier? And how does insurance work in the world of global trade? Today I’m joined by Carolyn Bates of Flexport, the first tech-enabled freight forwarder in the business. They have streamlined the shipping process through an online platform that affords real-time visibility of in-transit shipments, allowing you to communicate and collaborate with all parties involved—from suppliers to origin agents to the warehouse receiving team. Carolyn walks us through the process of importing products to the US, explaining the factors to consider in choosing a mode of transportation, the appropriate tariff code for your goods, and the terms between shipper and supplier. It’s time to learn how to choose the right freight forwarder to help you navigate the difficult waters of global logistics and international shipping.

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