Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup Matthias Oertzen

We 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.
Come along as we delve into Beaver's history and products, along with Tobias's remarkable journey in the textile industry across multiple countries.
Some of the Episode’s topics include:

Beaver Paper | Company history, and product niches: Discover the link between the fashion industry and the Beaver Group!
Beaver PAPER, despite its name, specializes in sublimation paper, which is crucial for large-scale fabric printing using dye-sublimation technology.
Navigating cultural differences: Gain insights into the work culture and environment of the United States, and the differences to Germany and other continents.
Textile Industry Trends: From the Impact of the Corona Pandemic and Shifts in Consumer Behavior to Digitalization Trends.
Relocating to a new country: Adapting to new cultures and gaining a deeper understanding of the places.

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Beaver Paper, Website: https://www.beaverpaper.com/
Beaver Paper, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beaver-paper-and-graphic-media-inc-/
Beaver Paper, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaverpapergroup/
Beaver Paper, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeaverPaperDyeSub
Beaver Paper, Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FBeaver_Paper
Beaver Paper, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCW6kDXgtYRjGSEDOEn8a4w

00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Guest introduction – Tobias Sternbeck
08:00 – Company introduction - Beaver Paper
12:42 – Company history and Products - Beaver Paper
17:35 – Fabric technologies - Beaver Paper
19:57 – Navigating cultural differences (the U.S., Europe, and Asia)
24:30 – Flat hierarchical structures: U.S. vs. Europe
26:09 - Textile Industry Trends (Digitalization & Sustainability)
32:32 – Subsidiary vs. Parent Company: Challenges & Differences
35:12 – Relocating to the U.S. 41:42 – Product Niches | Beaver Paper
46:20 – German/Korean Food channel – K1tchenstory
47:35 - Digital Presence – Beaver Paper
 
 

We 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 journey within the Liebherr Group.
Some of the Episode’s topics include:
 

 Winston Ziegler’s professional career path
 The Liebherr Group
 Crane products portfolio
 Use cases

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Show Notes:

 Liebherr Group, Website: https://www.liebherr.com/
 Liebherr Group, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liebherr/
 Liebherr Group, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/liebherr 

We 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 include:

Rödl & Partner and their Business niches in the U.S.
Educational differences – Germany vs. the U.S.
Discussions around Accounting & Taxes

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Show Notes:

Rödl & Partner - Website: https://www.roedl.us/
Rödl & Partner - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roedlandpartnerusa/
Rödl & Partner - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoedlundPartner
Gerhard Schneiders – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-friedrich-schneiders/

 
00:00 – Intro
01:12 – Guest introduction – Gerhard Schneiders
05:20 – Advancing in the Tax Profession: Germany vs. the U.S.
09:03 – Career Path - Gerhard Schneiders
14:15 – Company introduction - Rödl & Partner
23:27 - Educational differences – Germany vs. the U.S.
27:06 – Primary customers - Rödl & Partner
33:57 - Employment Terms
37:35 – Gerhard Schneiders' Professional Position - Role at Rödl & Partner
41:20 – Business niches in the U.S. - Rödl & Partner
58:10 – International clientele - Rödl & Partner
1:04:55 – Misconceptions around Accounting & Taxes
1:15:44 – Digital Presence - Rödl & Partner USA

We'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 be valuable not only to our regular listeners but also to their partners and wives without whom successful expatriation would not be possible.
Some of the Episode’s topics include:

Living as an expat spouse in the U.S.
Relocating from Europe to the U.S.
Founding a company
The mothers club ‘mesh moms’
Motherhood in Europe vs. the U.S.

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Show Notes:
Website – https://meshmoms.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/meshmoms/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/meshmomsclub/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/meshmoms/
#Podcast #Westbound #Westboundpodcast #internationalrecruitment #executivesearch #professionalrecruitment #OERTZENGroup #meshmoms #MartinaStellmaszek #JulianaCaspari
00:00 – Intro
00:49 – Guests Introduction - Martina Stellmaszek & Juliana Caspari
05:15 – Introduction of mesh moms
12:23 – mesh moms – The Business Model
17:43 – mesh moms – Company Establishment
20:44 – mesh moms – Benefits, Pricing, Philosophy
28:45 – Company Establishment - Challenges & Opportunities
32:30 – Exploring Contrasts: Motherhood in Europe vs. the U.S.
37:47 – Expat Experience: Relocating from Europe to the U.S.
43:44 – mesh moms – Digital Presence

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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Show Notes:
Website – EFS-plastics Inc. – https://www.efs-plastics.ca/
LinkedIn – EFS-plastics Inc. – https://www.linkedin.com/company/efs-plastics/about/
Facebook – EFS-plastics Inc. – https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=991062171070530&_rdr
LinkedIn – Hendrik Dullinger – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdullinger
 
Sponsored By:
OERTZENGroup: https://oertzengroup.com
Credits: Host:
Matthias Oertzen
Producer: Camille Grant
Recording & Editing: @noiseaudio_

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
Cross-cultural demands & diversity
International challenges & growth strategies

 
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Show Notes: 
Website – Murrelektronik: www.murrelektronik.com
LinkedIn – Murrelektronik: https://www.linkedin.com/company/murrelektronik/
Facebook – Murrelektronik: https://www.facebook.com/Murrelektronikworldwide/likes
YouTube – Murrelektronik: https://www.youtube.com/user/murrelektronik
Instagram – Murrelektronik: https://www.instagram.com/murrelektronik/?hl=en
LinkedIn – Markus Keller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskellermeinc/
 
Sponsored By:
OERTZENGroup: https://oertzengroup.com
Credits: Host:
Matthias Oertzen
Producer: Camille Grant
Recording & Editing: @noiseaudio_