{"podcast":{"title":"Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast","slug":"outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068","podcast_index_feed_id":6755068,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/outsidetheboxwithasendiausa/","website_url":"https://www.AsendiaUSA.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1079c401-ee51-47c0-a24f-5210fa2c23c1/kL8ZV3cJc6uHZhuGBLrYg7AJ.jpg","author":"Asendia USA","episode_count":53,"summary":"Discover new opportunities and navigate the challenges of expanding your global footprint with Outside the Box with Asendia USA: The International e-Commerce Podcast. Debuted in January 2024, \"Outside the Box with Asendia USA\", is designed to educate U.S.-based brands, marketplaces, and e-tailers on cutting-edge global shipping strategies. With a strong emphasis on education, the podcast serves as a resource to guide e-tailers through the complexities of international logistics and evolving shopper expectations. Hosted by Asendia USA's Nick Agnetti, Director, Enterprise Sales, and Jason Rowland, Risk and Compliance Officer – North America, our podcast provides listeners and viewers with topics addressing today's industry concerns and solutions to overcome obstacles with a panel of esteemed, industry-recognized subject matter experts. Nick Agnetti has over a decade of e-commerce industry experience helping top-tier online retailers, marketplace sellers, and subscription box companies convert their international traffic into actual sales and repeat customers. His background in sales, business development, and logistics establishes Nick as a reputable voice in the international e-com…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:17:52.079603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068"},"episode":{"title":"UPDATE - Navigating the Canada Post Strike: What e-Tailers Need to Know","slug":"update-navigating-the-canada-post-strike-what-e-tailers-need-to-know","published_at":"2025-10-14T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068/update-navigating-the-canada-post-strike-what-e-tailers-need-to-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068","url":"https://outsidethebox.asendiausa.com/episode/navigating-the-canada-post-strike","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8faeb425-102d-434f-a608-43a7b008a326.mp3","summary":"In this special update, co-hosts Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland with guest Mike Lorentzen, Senior Director Enterprise Sales at Asendia USA, break down the ongoing Canada Post labor disruptions. While a phased reopening is currently underway, delivery backlogs and rolling strikes in certain areas continue to affect shipments. The panel discusses the uncertainty around potential future strikes and alternative shipping solutions to help businesses bypass delays. Listeners will gain practical insights on navigating shipping disruptions, mitigating duties and taxes, and keeping cross-border e-commerce on track despite labor and operational challenges. Subscribe to our email list Request a consultation Mike Lorentzen | LinkedIn Mike Lorentzen, CSCP , serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales at Asendia USA , where he leads strategic initiatives to advance the company’s positioning in the global e-commerce logistics sector. Over the course of his career, Mike has established himself as a results-driven sales and business development executive with deep expertise in cross-border commerce. He combines his logistical insight and enterprise sales acumen to help brands scale internationally, optimizing their operations to better serve customers across borders. At Asendia USA, Mike is charged with guiding enterprise-level accounts through complex international shipping challenges, aligning logistics capabilities with revenue goals, and building long-term partnerships grounded in trust and performance. His expertise ensures that customer experience remains competitive and forward-looking. Mike is also active in thought leadership within the global e-commerce space, publishing insights on how trends like country-of-origin disclosure impact profitability and emerging markets affec…","meta_description":"In this special update, co-hosts Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland with guest Mike Lorentzen, Senior Director Enterprise Sales at Asendia USA, break down the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":897,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068/episodes/update-navigating-the-canada-post-strike-what-e-tailers-need-to-know/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outside-the-box-with-asendia-usa-the-international-e-commerce-podcast-6755068/update-navigating-the-canada-post-strike-what-e-tailers-need-to-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}