Westbound Podcast by OERTZENGroup – Details, episodes & analysis

We 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 many facets and benefits of PEOs, helping you understand how they can help you grow your business in the U.S.

Some of the Episode’s topics include:

  Insperity's Journey: Learn about the founding and growth of Insperity.

Understanding PEOs: What is a PEO and why do you need one?

Steps for Startups: Essential steps to take as a Startup or when launching a subsidiary in the U.S.

Benefits of Using a PEO: Discover the advantages of a PEO, including healthcare systems, buying power and pricing, software solutions, individual plans, payroll, 401K plans, risk management, long-term and short-term disability packages, handbooks, W2s, and much more.

✅ Employment Practices: Exploring recruitment, termination, and at-will employment.

#Podcast #Westbound #Westboundpodcast #internationalrecruitment #executivesearch #professionalrecruitment #OERTZENGroup #RobertHaag #MikeBreen #Insperity

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Show Notes:

Insperity, Website: https://www.insperity.com/

Insperity, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insperity/

Insperity, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@insperity

Insperity, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insperity/

Insperity, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insperity/

Insperity, Twitter: https://x.com/insperity

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

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

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on YouTube.

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Show Notes:
OTR Engineering #YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OTRWheelEngineering
OTR Engineering #LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/otrwheel/
OTR Engineering Website: https://www.otrwheel.com/

From 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 compared to the U.S.

• Opportunities and Risks | Growth | HR

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Welcome 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.

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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If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! New episodes will drop monthly on the most popular podcast channels as well as a full video recording on YouTube.

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_