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Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup12 Westbound Podcast – With Robert Haag and Mike Breen from InsperityWe are thrilled to share the 12th episode of the Westbound Podcast!
In this special episode, @Matthias Oertzen dives into the world of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) with industry experts @Michael Breen and @Robert Haag. This episode is packed with insights about Insperity, a leading PEO firm, and why companies should consider partnering with one.
Insperity was founded in 1986, has grown to over 90 offices throughout the U.S., and has more than 4,000 corporate employees. Michael and Robert serve as Business Performance Advisors at Insperity.
Join us for an in-depth discussion that uncovers the...
2024-06-181h 11
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup11 Westbound Podcast – With Tobias Sternbeck, CEO of the Beaver Paper GroupWe are thrilled to share the 11th episode of the Westbound Podcast!
Join us as our host @Matthias Oertzen presents our German guest, Tobias Sternbeck, the CEO of @BeaverPaper Group.
Tobias, a Berlin native, has a rich background having lived and worked in Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, and the United States. He has devoted his career to the printing industry, specializing in fabric and UV printing solutions.
Beaver Paper, part of Koehler Group, is a global leader in sublimation paper, tissue, and graphic fabrics for digital printing, with 40 years of experience.
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2024-04-2548 min
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup10 Westbound Podcast – With Winston Ziegler, Head of Sales at Liebherr GroupWe are thrilled to share the 10th episode of the Westbound Podcast!
Come along as our host @Matthias Oertzen introduces our Austrian/American guest, @Winston Ziegler, who serves as the Head of Sales for Maritime Cranes in the USA, Central America, and the Caribbean at @LiebherrGroup.
The Liebherr Group is a globally renowned company known for its innovative engineering solutions and diverse portfolio of products and services across various industries.
Join us as we offer a deep dive into the fascinating world of Maritime Cranes and Winston’s remarkable 15-year career jou...
2024-03-281h 09
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup09 Westbound Podcast – With Gerhard Schneiders, Partner at Rödl & PartnerWe are delighted to present the ninth episode of the Westbound Podcast!
Join our host, @Matthias Oertzen, in a compelling discussion with our podcast guest, @Gerhard Schneiders, partner at @RödlandPartnerUSA. Rödl & Partner is a leading global professional services firm, providing integrated audit, legal, tax and business consulting solutions from its 107 wholly owned subsidiaries in 50 countries.
Delve into the world of taxes, accounting, site selection, and M&A, as we navigate through Gerhard's professional journey.
This episode provides valuable perspectives on these varied fields and beyond. Some of the Episode’s topics incl...
2024-01-231h 17
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup08 Westbound Podcast – With Martina Stellmaszek & Juliana Caspari, Co-Founder of mesh momsWe're delighted to release the eighth episode of the Westbound Podcast!
Your host, @Matthias Oertzen interviews @Martina Stellmaszek and @Juliana Caspari, the Co-Founders of @mesh moms.
@mesh moms is a mother's; club that supports families in the Atlanta area through the wonderful - and wonderfully challenging years of early childhood.
Join us for valuable insights on starting a business in the United States. This episode is particularly interesting to spouses of expats as we dive into the topics of motherhood in the U.S. vs. in Europe. We trust that this episode will b...
2023-12-1345 min
Freeway43 | Von der Erkenntnis zur Umsetzung: Ein Fahrplan für unternehmerischen Erfolg [Praxisfall #1: Matthias]Nur wer umsetzt schafft Veränderung - in dieser Folge tauchen Tobias und Christoph in ein Praxisbeispiel ein und entdecke, warum eine ganzheitliche Begleitung entscheidend ist, um Matthias (*Anm.: Name geändert) auf seinem Weg zur unternehmerischen Freiheit zu unterstützen.
2023-11-2743 min
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup07 - Hendrik Dullinger, Vice President of Business Development at EFS-plastics Inc.We're thrilled to introduce the seventh episode of the Westbound Podcast!
Your host, @Matthias Oertzen interviews @Hendrik Dullinger, the VP of Business Development at @EFSPlastics Inc.
@EFS-plastics Inc., also known as Environmentally Friendly Solutions, was established in 2007, and brings over 25 years of expertise in recycling post-consumer plastics between Germany and Canada.
Join us on a journey to uncover Hendrik's experience in the plastics recycling sector and delve into global recycling processes! Some of the Episode’s topics include:
EFS-plastics Inc.
Circular Economy
The recycling process at EFS-plastics
US Business Challenges and Distinctions
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2023-11-1657 min
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup06 – With Markus Keller, President of Murrelektronik Inc.We are extremely excited to unveil the sixth episode of the Westbound Podcast!
Your host, @Matthias Oertzen interviews @Markus Keller, the President of @Murrelektronik. Murrelektronik Inc. is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of automation solutions. Their products can be divided into four core lines: Power Supplies and Control, Interfaces, Cables/Connectors, and IO Systems.
Come join us as we explore Murrelektronik's remarkable growth strategies and the challenges they encountered on their journey, spanning nearly 50 years.
Some of the Episode’s topics include:
Murrelektronik Inc.
Subsidiaries in North America
Cr...
2023-08-2255 min
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup05 – With Sebastian Zelger, President of Liqui Moly USAWe are thrilled to announce the fifth Westbound Podcast episode! Your host, @Matthias Oertzen interviews@Sebastian Zelger, the President of @Liqui Moly USA.
Liqui Moly is a globally renowned manufacturer of premium quality lubricants, motor oils, additives, vehicle care products, chemical repair tools, service products, glues, and sealants.
Join us for an engaging discussion as we explore Sebastian's remarkable journey at Liqui Moly and gain insights into the distinctions between the European and American markets.
Some of the Episode’s topics include:
Liqui Moly USA
The European Market
Th...
2023-07-181h 02
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup04 - With Scott Chahalis, President of Blickle USAIn the fourth episode of the Westbound Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of wheels and casters with industry expert @ScottChahalis, President of @Blickle U.S.A Wheels and Casters Inc.
Join your host @Matthias Oertzen and learn about the various types of wheels and casters, their unique features, and Blickle’s Value Proposition.
Get more insights about business cultures and growth strategies in Europe vs. the U.S.! Some of the Episode’s topics include:
Blickle USA
Wheels and casters
Growth Strategies
Europe vs. American Mindset in Business
Price Elasticity
Global Markets
2023-06-1357 min
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup03 – How to manage intercultural differences and diversity in the workplace – with Anke Jahn, President of Mind your Culture, LLCGet ready for our third Westbound Podcast Episode where our host, @Matthias Oertzen is engaged in a compelling conversation about @Anke Jahn’s unique personal story and her journey to become the president of Mind Your Culture.
Mind Your Culture is a culture-focused business solutions and leadership development firm that equips leaders with insights, tools, and strategies to leverage their company culture. Their goal is to help companies advance business objectives and lead with compassion.
Some of the topics include:
Mind Your Culture, LLC
Intercultural Coaching
Intercultural Problems
Culture shocks
Failure of In...
2023-05-021h 01
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup02 – With Florin Felesco, VP of Human Resources at OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc.Join us for a great conversation with Florin Felesco. He is the Vice President of Human Resources at OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc.
OTR Wheel Engineering is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative off-the-road mobility solutions for well-known OEMs and the aftermarket.
Some of the topics include:
• OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc
• International Manufacturers
• Staffing in Human Resource Management
• Recruitment companies and agencies
• Turnover in organizations
• Working with ex-pats
• Greenfield / Brownfield
If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, and leave...
2023-03-2855 min
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup01 - With Uwe Scharfy, CEO of Baumer of AmericaFrom the Siegerland Region in Germany to Tampa , Florida, join us for a great conversation with Uwe Scharfy of Baumer of America. Baumer of America is the world leader in special machines and systems for the foam cutting industry.
Here are a few things we covered in today’s podcast episode:
• BAUMER of America | Relocation | Taxes
• The manufacturing industry
• General differences between Germany and the U.S.
• European employees in the U.S. | Expats
• Customers and Customer Support in the U.S.
• Employee benefits and PEO | Germany...
2023-01-171h 39
Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroupWelcome to WESTBOUND PodcastWelcome to the Westbound podcast!
Your host, Matthias Oertzen is the Founder and Managing Director of the OERTZENGroup, an international Executive Search and Professional Recruitment firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Through discussions with European leaders and subject matter experts from different industries, you will learn about their experience trying to establish a footprint on this continent. From topics such as site selection, manufacturing trends to recruitment and retention, we will discuss it all.
New episodes will drop monthly on the most popular podcast channels as well as a full video recording here on YouTube.
2022-12-2101 min