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So, you want to become a customs broker? Here are the job prospects and career outlook
The current state of the profession.
Only a 15% pass rate--the licensed Customs broker exam is notoriously difficult: Here’s what you need to know to pass
Here’s the breakdown of the licensed customs broker exam.
The Exciting World of Trade Compliance: Could it be the right career field for you?
A short explaination of trade compliance.
The October 2024 Customs Broker Exam in review: Here’s what I learned and what I plan to do differently
The road to becoming a licensed customs broker: Reviewing the October 2024 exam.
The Journey to becoming a US licensed Customs broker: What you need to know
This is all you need to know about becoming a US licensed Customs broker.
‘Tariff-man’ Trump doesn’t understand how tariffs work…and that’s a BIG problem
How tariffs actually work.
My ‘brushes’ with digital nomad fame
Here is the story of three of the most interesting digital nomads I met.
October 2024 Customs broker license exam: 5 reasons why you’ll fail
If you don’t have these five components, you’ll most likely fail.
Should you be a generalist or specialist? Answer: Become
Here’s why it’s important to be a generalist in a specialzed world.
Workplace hard and soft skills: What you need to be successful, part 2
Workplace hard and soft skills: What you need to be successful, part 1
Why this Florida transplant is Minnesota dreaming
Here's what I love and miss about Minnesota.
Why successful entrepreneurs are walkers and why you should be, too
Walking as a superpower.
Why I’m betting big on Dan Koe and his creator economy platform
How Dan Koe is taking the internet by storm.
My review of Cal Newport, the professor who says social media is ruining our lives
Why you are always disctriacted and what to do about it.
My review of the Tropical MBA podcast and the members-only Dynamite Circle
If you’re into online business and working remotely, then you need to check out Tropical MBA!
Vietnam: Not what you think it is
Vietnamese youth take part in endless night life in today’s modern Vietnam.
How I started my trade compliance career and my advice to others
My trade compliance journey and advice to others.
I took the April 2024 licensed Customs broker exam…It was a killer
Thi is my experience taking the April 2024 exam.
China, South Korea & Vietnam: What living and working in Asia taught me
Here are thoughts and reflections after living and working in three differet Asian countries.