Darren Mims
FounderNew York City · PhiladelphiaMims Trade is an independent, founder-led international business development and export consulting practice led by Darren Mims, with bases in New York City and Philadelphia.
The practice brings market research, counterpart qualification and commercial follow-through into a defined engagement, giving manufacturers and importers a clear basis for their next conversation.
Service Scope
Mims Trade helps manufacturers, importers and distributors with:
- Assessing international market opportunities, demand, competition and routes to market.
- Identifying and qualifying distributors and buyers for product fit, market coverage and purchasing needs.
- Finding U.S. manufacturers and comparing product and commercial fit for sourcing requirements.
- Coordinating introductions, commercial discussions and follow-through on agreed next steps.
Engagement Timeline
Initial discussion
Start with your product, objectives and market or sourcing questions.
Defined scope
Agree the work, deliverables, timing and commercial terms.
Research & qualification
Assess the opportunity and evaluate potential counterparts.
Introductions
Bring relevant parties together for informed discussions.
Commercial follow-through
Coordinate the next steps agreed for the assignment.