Training & Coaching
International Business Training That Delivers Real Results
maximize profit & minimize risk
Insightful and powerful facilitator-led training
Participants gain the knowledge and confidence to find new global opportunities and make their companies stronger and more profitable while minimizing risk. Easy to understand and follow, every workshop is drawn from over 25 years of experience in 45 countries, and delivered in an interactive, approachable, and inspiring style.
Training from experience on the front lines of trade
The Art and the Science of Trade
Trade topics fall into these two buckets. See how below.
People skills, judgment, experience
The Art of International Trade
Soft skills make a big difference.
Covid and geopolitics have shown us that we can’t always count on distant supply chains. With an office in Mexico, Can-Mex Trade can help you bring your suppliers closer to home.
Knowledge, data, measurement
The Science of International Trade
Get information that will help you base your decisions on facts.
Note For Canadian companies
Trade Accelerator Program
If you're a Canadian company, check out the award-winning Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) from the Toronto World Trade Centre, which is available right now at extremely low cost. Dave is the Lead Facilitator for the TAP program, and is proud to play a part in the remarkable results they attain: on average, TAP graduates will triple their exports, double their overall sales, and grow sufficiently to require hiring four more people within three years. That’s a faster rate of export growth than any country in the world, bar none. Sign up now!
Frequently Asked Questions
If we decide to work with The Export Coach, are we stuck with you?
No. We work with you if, when, and how you decide. You can stop whenever you want. And if in our initial discussions we don’t think we can deliver more value than you pay for, we'll tell you.
What if I just need someone to oversee what my team is doing in house, to make sure my people know what they’re doing?
We call this the Friendly Uncle model. Yes, we are happy to supervise your team, provide some insights and ideas, and help them to succeed cost-effectively with only occasional involvement. We work with you in whatever way works best and is most profitable for you.
Success Stories
We’ve helped clients like you
Let's Roll
We love helping companies export more, or bring your sources closer to home (especially Mexico).
Reach out and let’s talk about your situation, goals, opportunities, and challenges. Your consultation is free and there is no commitment to move forward. If I can help you, we can discuss how and provide some options. If I can’t, I'll tell you that too. Either way, your knowledge and strength will have begun to increase by the end of our conversation.
International Trade Services
We can do it for you. Or we can train you to do it for yourself.
Network of Experts
Don't see what you're looking for? We've got you covered!
The Export Coach has an extensive network of experts that are ready to help companies like yours do successful business internationally, and we can refer you to specialists with deep knowledge and experience in their respective areas of expertise.
If you have a requirement for one of those experts to share their knowledge and/or deliver a specific service for you, reach out and we will be happy to refer you so that you can make an informed decision on engaging them.