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    FXRefreshed - Episode 17 - Founder Brian Kempisty of Port X Logistics

    en-usNovember 17, 2021
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    About this Episode

    Welcome to another exciting episode of FXRefreshed! In this episode, Mark Ridley speaks to Brian Kempisty, the founder of Port X Logistics about revolutionizing truck transportation in the United States. 

    Mark picks Brian's brain about: 

    • Selling your first company 
    • Building a second business 
    • Successfully managing employees and their mental health  
    • Implementing communicative technology to delight customers
    • Differentiating from your competition 
    • Creating an aspirational brand 
    • Executing a successful business generation strategy 
    • Avoiding paralysis by analysis
    • How to succeed despite supply chain issues and capturing opportunities 


    GreenShootsFX offers a fresh approach to international payments by leveraging cutting-edge technology, with near market rates and providing dedicated support to meet your cross-border payment and collection needs.

    Port X Logistics is a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada.



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