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THE UNSEEN WAR™
by Frank Warren, MBA
THE UNSEEN WAR™A Seabrook Wessex Group™ ProductionHosted by Frank Warren, MBAEvery day, thousands of America's family-owned manufacturers are caught in a global economic conflict they didn't ask for—and cannot avoid.Tariffs. Vendor collapses. HS-code errors. Shipping failures. Rising costs. Political volatility. The pressures are real, and they hit families first.In The Unseen War™, host Frank Warren, MBA pulls back the curtain on the forces reshaping American manufacturing. Through clear analysis, real-world examples, and deep dives into supply-chain chaos, Frank equips family-owned companies with tools, insight, and strategies to stay resilient in a world that's changing faster than they can adapt.This is the war no one sees—fought by people who didn't choose it.
Episodes
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S2E8 - Making Your Company Post-Trade-War Maneuverable
Family-owned manufacturers cannot control tariffs, trade policy, or geopolitical disruption—but they can control how prepared they are when those pressures hit. In this episode, Frank Warren explains how exposure mapping, supplier diversification, decision triggers, and contingency planning can...
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S3E7 - When the Trade War Ends - What to Do Now to Prepare Your Company
We at the Seabrook Wessex Group believe the Administration's Trade War will end in 2029. In today's episode, our Director for Tariff Strategies consulting, Frank Warren, takes a look at where we are in the Trade War and why we believe there is an end in sight. Finally, he discusses how leaders of...
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Trade War Collateral Damage in SC - A Lesson for All of Us
In this episode, SWG's Director for Tariff Strategies Practice, Frank Warren, discusses the impact of the trade war on South Carolina's ports, local businesses, and families - and the lesson it provides to leadership of any American family-owned manufacturer. He explores how tariffs and port...
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S2E5 - It's a Fairer Fight Now - Tariffs After the Learning Resources Decision
A landmark Supreme Court decision has ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) cannot be used to impose tariffs. In this episode of The Unseen War, Frank Warren explains what the ruling means for U.S. trade policy, tariff authority, and the supply chains of family-owned...
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S2SE1 - From Blunt Force to Scalpel: The Future of U.S. Tariffs
In this special episode of The Unseen War, the Seabrook Wessex Group's Director for Tariff Strategies, Frank Warren, cuts through the noise surrounding tariffs, the Supreme Court, and the future of U.S. trade policy. Contrary to headlines predicting either the end of tariffs or an escalation into...
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S2E4 - Find Alternatives to China Without Breaking
For many manufacturers, the question of China isn't whether to change, but how — and at what risk. In this episode of The Unseen War, Frank Warren breaks down a disciplined, non-reactive approach to supplier diversification in a tariff-driven environment. Rather than chasing headlines or…
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DS2E3 - When Trade War-Related Risk Becomes Invisible
In this dispatch, Frank Warren discusses the often-overlooked risks in trade wars, emphasizing that the most dangerous risks are those that organizations have stopped recognizing. He highlights the phenomenon of risk blindness, where companies become complacent due to stable operations, leading…
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S2E3 - When Risk Hides in Plain Sight
Risk doesn't announce itself—especially during the trade war. In this episode of The Unseen War, Frank Warren shows how tariffs and volatility often hide inside healthy revenue, reliable suppliers, and long-standing contracts. Learn how to identify hidden exposure, map real risk without panic…
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S2E2 - Stopping Margin Erosion
Summary In this episode of the Unseen War, Frank Warren discusses the critical issue of margin erosion faced by family-owned mid-market and lower mid-market manufacturing companies. He explains how changes in the trade environment, particularly due to tariffs, have led to increased operational...
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Dispatches from the Unseen War - 2.1
Dispatches from the Unseen War – Episode 1 - Stopping Margin Erosion In this first mini-cast, Frank Warren of the Seabrook Wessex Group examines one of the most dangerous effects of the trade war: quiet margin erosion. Most companies don't lose profitability because something breaks. They lose it...
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Episode 1 - Navigating in the Unseen War
In Episode 1 of Season Two of The Unseen War, Frank Warren explains why waiting for certainty—court rulings, policy reversals, or the "end" of the trade war—is no longer a viable strategy for family-owned manufacturing companies. Season One was about naming reality. Season Two is about operating...
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Episode 4 - Operating in the New Trade Environment
Summary In this episode, Frank reflects on the first season of the Unseen War podcast, emphasizing the need for family-owned manufacturing companies to adapt to the rapidly changing global trade environment. He discusses the lessons learned from the trade war, the importance of strategic...
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Episode 3 - What Can Still Be Fixed . . And What Can't
In this episode of the Unseen War podcast, Seabrook Wessex Group's Director for Tariff Stategies and Tactics, Frank Warren discusses the significant impact of tariffs and the ongoing trade war on family-owned and mid-market manufacturing companies. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to the...
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Episode 2 - What to do When Your First Reaction was Wrong.
In this episode of the Unseen War podcast the Seabrook Wessex Group's Director for Tariff Stategies and Tactics, Frank Warren, discusses the challenges faced by businesses during the trade war, particularly the impact of tariffs on supply chains and decision-making processes. He emphasizes the...
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Episode 1 — The Fog Has Fallen
In this first episode of The Unseen War™, Frank Warren MBA sets the stage for America's new economic battlefield — a conflict families never asked for but must now learn to navigate with clarity and purpose. Frank breaks down: The hidden pressures hitting family-owned manufacturers Real-world...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
THE UNSEEN WAR™A Seabrook Wessex Group™ ProductionHosted by Frank Warren, MBAEvery day, thousands of America's family-owned manufacturers are caught in a global economic conflict they didn't ask for—and cannot avoid.Tariffs. Vendor collapses. HS-code errors. Shipping failures. Rising costs. Political volatility. The pressures are real, and they hit families first.In The Unseen War™, host Frank Warren, MBA pulls back the curtain on the forces reshaping American manufacturing. Through clear analysis, real-world examples, and deep dives into supply-chain chaos, Frank equips family-owned companies with tools, insight, and strategies to stay resilient in a world that's changing faster than they can adapt.This is the war no one sees—fought by people who didn't choose it.
HOSTED BY
Frank Warren, MBA
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THE UNSEEN WAR™A Seabrook Wessex Group™ ProductionHosted by Frank Warren, MBAEvery day, thousands of America's family-owned manufacturers are caught in a global economic conflict they didn't ask for—and cannot avoid.Tariffs. Vendor collapses. HS-code errors. Shipping failures. Rising costs....
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