Hounds Of Business Community

Founder

Flourish Foundation Project

Chief Operations Officer

Kindness Worldwide

Global Ambassador

Primerica

Financial Coach

SEAM

Chief Executive Officer

Revenue Recovery

Zoneton & Shepherdsville FD

Firefighter/CO

Unique Computer Solutions Inc

Senior Consultant

The Redneck Connecktor | Helping Business Owners Land Premium Clients Without Cold DMs or Pitchy Networking | Building Trust-First Businesses in a Low-Trust World | Founder of the Hounds of Business Community

Most business owners don’t fail because they’re lazy or clueless.
They fail because, in a low-trust world, they’ve been 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒅.

Played by networking groups where everyone’s just waiting their turn to pitch.

Played by coaches who promise clients but never had to make payroll.

 Played by “systems” that feel sleazy and suck the joy out of business.

That was me once too, all heart, no clue. Until I discovered a better way:

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭.

Because when trust becomes your strategy, clients stop hesitating, partnerships start compounding, and business finally feels right again.

Now we help entrepreneurs, coaches, and business owners:

🐺 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 on LinkedIn & YouTube without playing algorithm games.
🐺 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 without cold DMs, funnels, or fake engagement tactics.
🐺 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 that replace solo ad spend for good.

We do it through three layers:

 1️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠- my 4 C’s framework (Clarity, Connections, Community, Conversion).
 2️⃣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲- a vetted pack of professionals who actually care about each other’s success.
 3️⃣ 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦- visibility, partnerships, and introductions most people never get access to.

The Results

🐾 1 M+ views in 90 days
 🐾 Members going from ignored to inbound, stalled to booked, and “coffee chats” to clients
 🐾 Partnerships with Level Up Academy, Kindness Worldwide, Pantheon.FM, The Connector Community, and more

I’m not here to sell magic buttons.
I’m here to show you the game, the rules, and how to pick the 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

If you’re serious about growing your network & net worth without chasing, pitching, or selling your soul, we should talk.

👉 Grab the free 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://crm.houndsofbusiness.com/master-attractor
👉 Or pull up a chair at our next 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtduGurToqHdMRgxOel3B0ItmZOiU7dxkz

Because business grows at the speed of trust.
𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬.

Mike Ashabraner

Ever notice how some rooms move faster, not because of competition, but because of connection?

That’s what I call the 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 in community.
When people feel safe, seen, and supported, momentum explodes.
Referrals fly. Partnerships form. Collaboration replaces comparison.

It’s not about chasing clients or clout, it’s about building a circle where trust does the heavy lifting.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭, 𝐲’𝐚𝐥𝐥 
🐺 What’s one sign you’ve found a real community (not just another crowd)?

View newsletter: How to Build a Community

Why trust is the fuel that turns business groups into growth engines Let’s be real, y’all, the fastest way to slow down your business is to surround y

Open article: The Trust Accelerator in Community: How Connection Outpaces Competition by Mike Ashabraner • 3 min read

The Trust Accelerator in Community: How Connection Outpaces Competition

Presented by the Hounds of Business Community on Mike King Biz Radio (ESPN RVA 106.1FM)

In a world that glorifies hustle, the real power lies in slowing down and no one knows that better than Cynthia Fluck, former Navy pilot, corporate strategist, and now Holistic Transformation Practitioner.

After years of flying helicopters in Japan, closing international deals, and building a top real estate business, Cynthia’s body and mind finally hit a wall. What felt like burnout became her greatest breakthrough and what she discovered changed everything.

Today, she helps high-performing entrepreneurs and executives reclaim their energy, clarity, and creativity by aligning physiology, mindset, and energy. Her unique approach blends functional medicine, neuroscience, and energy work to help ambitious leaders tap into flow, attract opportunities, and perform at their best, without burning out.

In This Episode:
🐾 Why “busy-ness” isn’t business and how slowing down can multiply results
 🐾 The science behind focus, flow, and nervous-system regulation
 🐾 How to rewire your body and brain from stress to success
 🐾 Practical resets that help high achievers perform sustainably

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or everyday high performer running on fumes, this episode will show you how to do less, be more, and achieve better results through the science of flow and the power of alignment.

Tune in live and learn why slowing down might be your next big business move.

Learn more about Cynthia’s work at www.CrescentHolistic.com

Royce Blake, Amy Cornforth-Long and 3 other connections attending

Slow Down to Level Up: The Science of High Performance

Presented by the Hounds of Business Community on Mike King Biz Radio (ESPN RVA 106.1FM)

The holidays expose something most high performers never admit out loud:
When the world slows down… they often struggle the most.
That’s why Curtis Rivers is the perfect guest for this moment.

Curtis is an award-winning author, former Hollywood stuntman, peak-performance coach, and one of the most spiritually grounded high-achiever mentors working today. His clients call him “the reset button you don’t know you need.” His blend of emotional mastery, mental clarity, and practical performance psychology has transformed leaders, founders, creators, and executives across the globe.

As we close out the year, Curtis joins us to talk about what high performers really need during the holidays — not more hustle, not more goals, and definitely not more stress — but the right kind of reset that sets up a breakthrough year.

In This Conversation, Curtis Helps High Performers Learn How To:

1. Navigate holiday pressure with emotional intelligence
 So you avoid the self-sabotage loops, hidden expectations, and old emotional patterns that tend to surface this time of year.

2. Reset mentally and spiritually without losing momentum
 The secret to entering 2025 with clarity, calm, and a sharper edge — not burnout disguised as productivity.

3. Use reflection, simplicity, and presence to fuel next-level breakthroughs
 How to turn the quiet moments of the holidays into power multipliers that accelerate you into your best year yet.

Curtis will also share the mindset shifts, personal rituals, and inner practices he teaches elite performers, the same tools he used to rebuild his own life after decades of high-stakes stunt work and success pressure.

If you’re ready to stop dragging the weight of this year into the next…
If you want to make 2025 a year of aligned, unstoppable growth…
If you want a December that actually lifts you up instead of wearing you out…

This is your reset moment.
Tune in and rise.

The Redneck Connecktor | Helping leaders build sovereign, trust-driven businesses that consistently attract premium clients, without cold outreach or performative networking | Founder of the HOB Community & Media Network

Reset to Rise: How High Performers Elevate During the Holidays

Presented by the Hounds of Business Community on Mike King Biz Radio (ESPN RVA 106.1FM)

The healthcare system is changing fast and not always for the better. Costs rise, patients wait, and innovation often lags behind need. But every so often, someone steps forward who isn’t afraid to challenge the system, call out the broken parts, and build something better.

That’s Dr. Jay Joshi.

A nationally respected physician, double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain, Dr. Joshi has spent 30 years at the cutting edge of medicine pioneering procedures, creating first-in-the-world protocols, predicting the OxyContin epidemic before it happened, and pushing for ethical innovation long before it became a buzzword.

He’s the mind behind the first virtual interventional pain practice, groundbreaking regenerative medicine systems, and AAI Health, a platform redefining musculoskeletal care, digital health, and patient-centered treatment.

But what sets him apart isn’t just the innovation.
It’s the integrity.

Dr. Joshi believes medicine should be built on truth, transparency, and doing what’s right even when it’s unpopular and he’s bringing that message straight to entrepreneurs, founders, healthcare leaders, and everyday citizens who are tired of the noise and ready to understand what’s really going on.

In This Episode, We’ll Break Down:

🐾 The Good, the Bad & the Broken in Modern Healthcare
 Why musculoskeletal care is failing millions and what needs to change.
🐾 Innovation with Integrity
 🐾How AI, AAI Health, and ethical digital medicine can transform patient outcomes (without cutting corners).

Leadership Under Pressure
What 30 years of first-in-the-world medical breakthroughs taught Dr. Joshi about courage, precision, and staying human in high-stakes environments.

Whether you’re a founder, executive, creator, healthcare professional, or someone who wants to be better informed about the future of care, this is a rare chance to hear directly from a physician who isn’t afraid to tell the truth and who’s actively building what comes next.

Tune in to get a clearer picture of healthcare’s future…
 and the leadership mindset needed to fix it.

👉 Learn more at:
 JayJoshiMD.com
 AAI.health
 NationalPain.com
 AltruisticWellness.org

LeeAnna Stock-Luoma  RD, LD, CD, CDCES 🇺🇸, Amy Cornforth-Long, Esq. and 1 other connection attending

Disrupting Medicine: Integrity, Innovation & the Future of Care w/Dr. Joshi

Presented by the Hounds of Business Community
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for most busy professionals, it’s the season when stress spikes, routines collapse, and momentum disappears.

This year, we’re flipping that script.

Join Mike “The Redneck Connecktor” Ashabraner and two powerhouse HOB members, David Medansky (“The Health Guy”) and Curtis Rivers (“The Soul Guide”), for a practical, honest, uplifting conversation designed to help you finish the year strong without burning out in the process.

Whether you’re running a company, leading a team, or trying to keep your own goals alive while juggling holiday chaos… this panel will give you the tools to stay grounded, energized, and on track.

What We’ll Dig Into

1. Holiday Health Without the Hassle
David Medansky reveals why most people gain weight, lose energy, and feel sluggish during the holidays and the simple daily habits his clients use to stay vibrant without dieting, restriction, or guilt.

2. Resetting Your Mindset When Life Gets Loud
Curtis Rivers breaks down how stress, comparison, and expectations hijack your clarity and how to shift into peace, purpose, and emotional resilience even in your busiest season.

3. Keeping Business Momentum When Everyone Else Slows Down
Mike shares the practical “Hounds way” of staying visible, connected, and moving forward without grinding yourself into dust.

4. Real Talk on Boundaries, Balance & Being Human
The conversation your audience actually needs and how to stay healthy, present, and purposeful during a time that pulls people in every direction.

5. Audience Q&A: Your Biggest Holiday Challenges

We’ll address the real obstacles professionals face in December:

How to avoid losing progress

How to stay consistent without overwhelm

How to protect your peace

How to reset for a powerful New Year

Why You Should Tune In
This isn’t a “self-care fluff” conversation.
It’s real, usable insight from:
A bestselling author who reversed his own health crisis (David)

A former Hollywood stuntman turned award-winning life coach (Curtis)

A community-building strategist leading one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial ecosystems (Mike)

If you want to stay healthy, focused, energized, and ahead of the curve through the holidays then this is the show for you.
Join Us Live

Bring your questions.
Drop your challenges in the chat.
Get the support you need to end the year strong and enter the next one with confidence.
Because the holidays don’t have to derail you, rather they can prepare you.

Royce Blake, David Medansky, The Health Guy and 2 other connections attending

Holiday Rescue: Real Talk on Health, Mindset & Momentum

Benita Lee Professional Services

🌍 International Import/Export Operations strategy
🌎 Trade Compliance & Supply Chain specialist
🌍 Dual-designated Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), in Canada & the U.S.
🌍 Business Development Services & Social media strategy

Management Advisor

Canadian Heavy Oil Association

▪️Content writer
▪️Social Media campaigns / Event promotions
▪️Digital Engagement 
▪️Audience Growth

Social Media Communications

Supply Chain Canada - West

▪️Campaign membership renewals
▪️Promote and participate in Supply Chain Canada - West events: 
     HACK•A•THONS -Bill S-211, Fighting against Forced Labour in Supply Chains, Shortages in Trade
     Post-It Events

Industry Specialist, Trade Compliance 

Progressive Plan International

• Management Advisor (Fractional Role)
• Subject Matter Expert on cross-border trade and supply chain management 
• Relationship Development

TRADE FORWARD

▪️ Canadian Subject Matter Expert, Trade Compliance
▪️ Chemical Classification Specialist 
▪️ Software reseller of Trade Analytics tool

Contract Specialist

Inter Pipeline

🔵 Supported the Midstream Marketing group to understand non-resident import challenges for commodities imported into USA  (Exports)
🔴 Supported Heartland Petrochemical operations and transportation group to manage Customs Broker support in pre-commissioning stages of a mega project in Alberta (Imports)

Consultant (Trade Compliance Project)

Trican Well Service Ltd. (Oil & Gas Services)

🌎 Governance of US & CAN Importer Numbers and associated NRIs 
🔵 Recovered 2 Mil USD in unresolved TIB claims over 6 months
🌏 Export Sanctions (EU, CA, US on Russia) 
🌍 Dismantle EMEA Operations and repatriate physical assets
🌎 Free Trade Programs management

Sr. Customs & Compliance Specialist

Cenovus Energy

🔴 CEI & FCCL Upstream Operations (Supply Chain Management unit)
🔵 CEMSL Midstream Operations (Marketing, Transportation & Power unit)
Customs Compliance Advice & Analysis of end to end value chain - from exploration, production to shipment into US market.

Customs Compliance Advisor

Agrium

(Now Nutrien)
🌎 Wholesale/Retail/Supply-Chain/Sales & Distribution, Global Logistics, Customs & Trade  Compliance roles

Six different positions with 4 different departments over a 15 year span: 

• Facilities Management
• Energy Raw Materials & Supply Chain Mgt. 
• Sales & Distribution / Global Logistics 
• Global Customs Compliance

Analyst/Advisor, MM, Supply Chain, Global Logistics & Distribution, Customs Compliance 

Murphy Oil, Marine Logistics & Customs

🌏 Academic research and business analysis  (Marine Logistics & Customs unit) 
🌏 White paper on socioeconomic conditions of offshore projects in SE Asia and China
🌏 White paper: The Female Expatriate Advantage (received an A+ for academic & work experience)

Marine Logistics & Customs Analyst

Management Consultant | Trade Compliance Professional | Certified Customs Specialist in Canada & United States (CCS) | End-to-end Supply Chain Management | Avid Reader

With a quarter of a century of experience in supply chain, customs and trade compliance,
Benita Lee helps companies navigate the complex regulatory landscape of global trade. 

As businesses expand internationally and technologies reshape supply chains, her work
ensures that operations remain compliant, efficient, and future-ready.

A Certified Customs Specialist in both the U.S. and Canada, she has advised companies
across upstream, midstream, and refinery sectors on trade compliance governance, risk
mitigation, HS classification, free trade agreements, and ERP/GTM system alignment.

Use the blue "schedule a meeting" link under profile picture. The fee will be credited to your first invoice. 

Purchase a block of 10 to 20 hours per month and receive a discounted rate. 

Unused hours roll over to next month and never expire.

Benita Lee, B. Mgt., CCS

Thursday Thoughts 

🇲🇽 Mexico City is a sparkling gem. Instead of one good connection, I met many - 

I would love to Introduce you to all of them ... on November 12th - Drop an emoji if you'd like to attend 

Let's meet virtually to cement those ties, meet new people in the trade community and leverage the insights we've gained. 

Whether you were a sponsor, speaker or attendee at ICPA, Inc - International Compliance Professionals Association TRADE DAYS 

or/and

MIC Customs Solutions - Mexico Seminar: Navigating the Trade Landscape, in partnership with Braumiller Law Group, you'll want to meet up to digest what was said or not. 

I am currently digesting chapulines. Have you tried? 🙋🏻‍♀️

La Reforma is the Champs-Elysees of Mexico. I have lots to learn. My fortune cookie said so: Each day is an opportunity to learn something new. 

The fortune is in the follow-up. 

Final Day of seminar is today. You should see the line up of speakers. My "Spanglish" is coming back. It's never too late for personal growth or pushing outside your comfort zone. 💜

#ThursdayThoughts #VirtualNetworking 
#TradeCommunity #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade

Benita  Lee, B. Mgt., Certified Customs Specialist, US/CA

Trade Advisor | Helping organizations grow—through compliance, connection, and communication | Proud Energy Ambassador

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱. Connection makes it easy. 🤝

I’m thrilled to be joining a powerhouse panel in Calgary on November 26th | 3 to 6 pm MST to unpack real-world strategies for navigating import tariffs and trade complexity. Sabrina A. Bandali, a leading trade lawyer from Bennett Jones will be speaking followed by what will likely be a lively panel - Kevin Orr, Greg Gerritsen, CITP, LCB, Mackenzie West and myself.  

Hosted by GHY International, this in-person event brings together industry leaders, compliance experts, and cross-border problem-solvers to share insights that matter. 

Let's dive into the tactics that help importers move with confidence -especially in today’s shifting regulatory landscape.

Whether you're a seasoned trade professional or just starting out, this is a chance to connect, learn, and elevate your impact. Professional Development points are available.  Bonus points for those who bring their leaders and CEOs. 😜- I'll be inviting mine.  

If you're in Calgary or nearby, I’d love to see you there. Drop a comment if you're attending or message me if you'd like to connect at the event! 

Link to register in comments. Don't miss this opportunity.  💡

#SupplyChain #TradeCompliance #Networking #CalgaryEvents #GlobalTrade

𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 last week was uplifting, so I had to share for Wellness Wednesday.   

Thank you to Lori Ann LaRocco for inviting me to spend an hour with her incredible students at the Pollee and Rose Allen School of Logistics and Trade. 

Their curiosity, energy, and willingness to ask big questions reminded me why mentorship matters so much.

There’s something special about being in a space where people are not only learning the rules of trade - but learning how to build confidence, courage, and community along the way. 

That’s the kind of hour that makes my heart smile. 
It also reminded me of one of the most meaningful messages in Lori Ann and Abbey's book, "Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future":
that our experiences - the wins, the struggles, the detours - can become fuel for someone else's journey.

If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend it.
Every purchase also contributes to the “Each One, Teach One” stipend, which helps students buy textbooks and continue their education. A small act that makes a big difference. 💞

Here’s to paying knowledge forward. To lifting as we climb and to every student out there building their future, one question at a time.  

For more detail about the school, the book and the stipend: https://lnkd.in/g88yfNeY

Giving to others, creates wellness beyond measure.  Who's read TRADE WAR or any of Lori Ann's books?  

#WellnessWednesday #Mentorship #GlobalTrade #Logistics

So pumped to be on this panel discussion next week.  It's not every day we get to hear Sabrina A. Bandali in Calgary!  Let's connect over BBQ, CCS points and #TradeTalk.  

#Networking #Panel #ProfessionalDevelopment

🚀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘆. If you work in international trade or customs, this is the room you want to be in. 

🎙️ 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗽:

✅ 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Sabrina A. Bandali — delivering a timely, insider-level look at Canada-U.S. trade policy and what to expect heading into the 2026 CUSMA review.

✅ 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
 • Kevin Orr
 • Greg Gerritsen, CITP, LCB
 • Benita Lee, B. Mgt., Certified Customs Specialist, US/CA

Sharing real-world perspectives, real cases, and what’s actually happening on the ground.

💬 𝗡𝗼 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗳𝗳. Just smart conversations, candid stories, and high-value networking over BBQ and drinks.

🎯 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

🪑 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 — 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝟱 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 + 𝟱 𝗖𝗧𝗖𝗦 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gJECYmb7

Connect next week and dive into the issues shaping North American trade.

Benita Lee, B. Mgt., Certified Customs Specialist, US/CA

Often, the more we resist - the more we are harmed by what we are trying to resist. Trying to find the good things about the changes we are seeing. 

Like winter for example, we can resist it all we want but it is coming whether we like it or not. 

A friend once told me think of the good things that winter brings- 

- it kills off pests like mosquitos and makes sure they never grow to a gargantuan size. 

- More indoor activities like reading, hot chocolates and skating or perhaps, a ski trip and ice sculptures in Lake Louise. 

Tell me your favorite ski hill or offer me a safety tip. It's Wellness Wednesday. Take care of you and those around you! 🩵 

#WellnessWednesdays #MentalHealth #SafetyMoment

My two cents on the IEEPA tariffs - if importers want refunds, they should create a General Ledger line named "Tariffs" separate from "Freight", separate from "Duties" and any other fees.  

The thought came to me when I watched the interview embedded into this article last year's IEEPA tariffs paid = zero, 2025 IEEPA Expenses = 14 million USD.  

Track your taxes paid.  

Tonight is the night, MENTOR HOUR with Lori Ann LaRocco.  The students have read this article and I'm going to hear their thoughts and share mine.  I'm so excited.  

#ThursdayThoughts share yours with me!

Open article: If the Supreme Court orders Trump to repay tariffs, U.S. importers say it wouldn't be 'messy' by cnb.cx

If the Supreme Court orders Trump to repay tariffs, U.S. importers say it wouldn't be 'messy'

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