GFA403. In this episode of the Global From Asia podcast, our guest Kitty Lai shares her expertise in the world of ecommerce branding. Kitty discusses her journey in the ecommerce industry and highlights the differences between starting a brand for ecommerce versus traditional methods. She emphasizes the core considerations when starting a new ecommerce brand and provides valuable insights on common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid. Kitty also emphasizes the importance of packaging and shares tips and strategies for choosing the right packaging for products. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/packaging/.
Mask Trading: Unmasking Business Opportunities in a Pandemic with Ivan Tan
GFA298. Let’s talk about masks in today’s show. We have Ivan Tan who will share his insights about going into mask trading. He has been diving into it headfirst with everybody. Let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/masks.
Coronavirus Impact: 28 Business Experts Weigh In On How The Coronavirus Is Affecting The E-commerce Industry
GFA295. The Coronavirus, now officially known as SARS-CoV-2 that causes the disease COVID-19, has infected more than 70,000 people from its epicenter in Wuhan, China to the world over. We gathered from 27 business experts within the GFAVIP community, their insights on how the coronavirus scare affected their businesses and the industry as a whole.
Differences When Manufacturing Between Vietnam and China
The ongoing trade dispute between the US and China has severely affected the global business landscape. It has been said over and over that the trade war is a lose-lose scenario for both countries and not only that, changing others. One that needs highlighting is Vietnam.
The Importance Of Factory Visits (How It Can Save Your Amazon Business)
By being an e-commerce seller, you are doing a product business. So it means you need to make a good product – and know your product. I cannot stress enough how important it is to do a factory visit. Join me as he visits his supplier of products in Yiwu, China.
[Survey] How Is The China/USA Trade War Affecting Business Owners
Worried about the effects of this America and China political and business trade war and how it will affect your import, Amazon FBA, and B2B trading business? This article is a trade war survey reflecting how other business people in the community are feeling and thinking regarding this issue.
Top 5 Things I Learned About Manufacturing at the 2016 Cross Border Summit
Learning about manufacturing. The world may be going global but we’re still challenged by old fashioned borders—that’s how international entrepreneurs behind the 2016 Cross Border Summit described the mission of the event. The 2016 event welcomed international business leaders from multiple countries, with an emphasis on cross border commerce in China.
What It Is Like To Start and Run a Chinese Factory with Bryant Zhang
GFA232 + GFAE Bonus Announcement. Welcome to this week’s show, loyal listeners! Today we brought Bryant Zhang, co-founder of Ennoplus factory. They are a manufacturer and designer of solar powered outdoor LED lights. I am inside the factory to do this show, and discuss some insights of how they started and grew so fast. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode232.
Vietnam Insights in Product Design & Manufacturing with Danny Simmons
GFA221. This guest is our supplier in the e-commerce gladiator series – Para Living Inc, who will give us some insights about the differences in manufacturing in Vietnam vs China. Talking about Vietnam manufacturing is Danny Simmons who was also introduced to us by our last week’s guest- Fredrik.
Dealing with Certifications and Regulations when Product Sourcing in China and selling Globally with Fredrik Gronkvist from Chinaimportal
GFA220. Today we are talking about fun stuff – product certifications and regulations! Today’s guest is Fredrik Gronkvist who is an expert in the product sourcing world as a founder at China Importal. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode220.
Copied! Second Generation to Own the Business of Audio Product, the CEO of OPOWER with Happy Lin
GFA218. This week we have Happy Lin! She is a second generation business owner of a factory here in Shenzhen. This show has an interesting discussion about how foreigners copied her! She shares in this podcast how she was copied by buyers and how she innovated. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode218.
Rico Ngoma of Source Find Asia
Our featured member today is a 25-year old Canadian entrepreneur who is CEO of a manufacturing consulting company – Source Find Asia. Aside from being a CEO, Rico Ngoma is also a podcaster and a vlogger who moved to China 3 years ago directly after college from Toronto with a dollar and a dream to start his own business.
Leveraging Taiwan For Your Sourcing and Manufacturing Business with Kara Atchison
GFA202. We have listeners asking, and we are providing! Taiwan has been a topic that many are curious about, the corporate structure, the “scene”, and other fun facts. So this week, we are delivering. We have with us a guest I met at the Cross Border Matchmaker, Kara Atchison who is an American business woman based in Taiwan. She will talk about Leveraging Taiwan for Business as well as some tips and strategies for sourcing from Chinese factories. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode202.
The Story of Setting Up a Factory Operation in China with Greg Fisher
GFA192. In today’s podcast, we have Greg Fisher to speak all about China factory operation. He has created an amazing hardware community called Hardware Massive which is a global network of makers where I have had the pleasure to speak at a couple times and really enjoy the people in the community. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode192.
Taiwan Hardware and Supply Chain Manufacturing Oversight with Daniel Weng
GFA189. We have Daniel on the show to discuss how he is leveraging Taiwan for PCB manufacturing, then final assembly in Mainland China PRD – Dongguan specifically, and then building up sales and distribution in America. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode189.
Overseeing Production of Your New Manufactured Product in China with Chris Oliva
GFA187. Part 2 of manufacturing knowledge overload! Last week was a bit more on protecting yourself in the growing F2C (Factory to Consumer) world – this week we are into manufacturing. So now you have the custom product idea, how do you make it a reality. Chris gives us insights on getting an MVP going all the way to mass production manufacturing and some really good tips in overseeing production of your new products. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode187
Secret Shopper Buying From Your Chinese Factory, Loyalty Tests with Darren Whittaker
GFA177. This week’s show we have Darren Whitaker, talking about amazing ways to manufacture and manage your suppliers in China. He has been through quite a bit and shares some of his experiences and well as tips and tactics on how to best source and manufacture from China as well as talk about his services especially if you are in need of a secret shopper in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode177.
How to Get Product Liability Insurance For Your Products (on and off Amazon)
Are you a businessman buying from China and selling in USA or Europe? Ever heard of product liability insurance? Do you have it in your company? Do you even need it? Find out all the answers and so much more in today’s blog!
Difference Between a Maker and a Future Engineer, in Shenzhen, China with Henk from Trouble Maker
GFA158. This week’s show, Henk from Trouble maker – we had a good conversation at his maker space in Hua Qiang Bei digging into maker vs engineer and a whole lot more – enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode158.
Preparing For Chinese New Year, QC, and Container Management for FBA Shipment
GFA154. This week’s show, we are going to talk about preparing for Chinese New Year with your orders, let’s listen in with Ash Monga. For full show notes, about FBA shipment, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode154.
Bargaining Price and Switching Factories in China with Peter Zapf
GFA138. On today’s blog, we have Pete to give us some insights about switching factories and price negotiating! This will especially be a helpful show for those already dealing with factories looking for some more middle to advanced ideas. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode138.
Chinese Factory Inspections, Tips, Tricks and Insights with John Niggl
GFA132. For this week’s show, we have John Niggl from Intouch Quality, a full service QC company – and he is sharing with us some common things you should look for when doing Chinese factory inspections – if you are even doing them at all
Defining Product Specifications For Your Manufacturing in China with Saral Kochar
GFA130. This week we are going to talk about product specs, or as we call them here tech packs! Our guest, Saral will give us some ideas on how to better prepare for your manufacturing in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode130.
Shipping & Logistics Options from China & Hong Kong with Nick Bartlett
GFA129. Today’s show, we have Nick Bartlett to talk about shipping and logistics from China and Hong Kong. Nick’s sales force is qualified as freight consultants – their services expand across all different methods of shipping and advice. Find out more about shipping and logistics HK and China more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode129.
Following Up After a Busy China Trade Show Season with Matt Kowalak
GFA127. Today’s podcast we have Matt Kowalak who will share what people should do after they finish a China sourcing trade show, how to follow up and more. For full show notes on China trade show, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode127.