GFA131. Today’s episode – we have a special guest, Edith Yeung, a venture partner at 500 startups. I was fortunate enough to catch up with her at the Rise Conference and she is kind enough to come on the podcast today and share about her perspective on the startup scene differences between Hong Kong and Silicon Valley. She is in HK a lot so maybe we can catch her more – let’s listen in and find out what she has to say about HK startups! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode131.
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.
First Time China Trade Show Experience with Amazon Seller Danny McMillan
GFA128. For this week’s show – we have Danny McMillan who was also a speaker at the Global Sources Smart China Sourcing Summit last month and we thought it would be cool to get him on the podcast to share his experience visiting the trade shows in China for the first time. This guy has great Amazon skills and shared a lot about PPC at the summit, but here he is sharing some fun and insightful tips on how he approached the trade show, so let’s dig into his Trade Show experience more.
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.
Rise Conference coming to Hong Kong with Casey Lau
GFA126. The Rise Conference is coming at the end of this month. It will be the 2nd one now here in Hong Kong – for those who do not kno what the Rise conference is all about, find out more in this podcast episode. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode126.
Sales Lead Generation Differences in Asia from New York City with Gilbert Joa
GFA125. In this podcast episode, we will be talking about sales and marketing! What a lot of us need but often ignore and focus on other things. Gilbert Joa is here sharing his sales and marketing tactics. The show actually is extremely helpful – not only for Hong Kong and Asia – but anywhere in the world – so keep your notebooks out and let’s get listening! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode125.
Amazon FBA Sourcing: Finding The Right Product, Direct From China with Greg Mercer
GFA124. This week’s show is going to be quite a special one – we have Greg Mercer, CEO of JungleScout giving us some tips on finding the right product to sell on Amazon, with a special focus on Chinese suppliers and Amazon FBA sourcing. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode124.
China Sourcing & Manufacturing (3D Printing) Future Predictions in 2025 with Dr. Neale O’Connor
GFA123. This week’s show, we have Dr. Neale O’Connor to discuss about 3D printing and China sourcing in the year 2025. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode123.
Post Cross Border Summit Cross Culture Reflections w/ Mea Boykins
GFA122. Today’s show we have our Cross Border Summit co-organizer Mea Boykins on – we met the next morning after a hyperactive full day conference to chat about how we started working together, how she came over to Asia, some insights on cross culture teams and cross cultural events and international business and what she is up to next. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode122.
Wrapping Our Heads Around to the Counterfeits Economy in China with Hugo Garcia-Cotte
GFA121. In today’ podcast, we have Hugo – whom I met at a few startup events in Shenzhen back in the day. We are going to talk about counterfeit in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode121.
Comparing Early days of Crowdfunding & Tips for Those New To Crowdfunding with Vitor Santa Maria
GFA120. We have crowdfunding veteran Vitor Santa Maria in today’s episode as he discusses how it was in the early days and how to stay competitive in today’s market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode120.
Tricks and Challenges On How To Get A Wearable (Leather + Tech) Product into Production
GFA119. For this week’s podcast, we have Matthew Chow from Go Qi wireless. Matthew Chow has been making leather goods for export for over 15 years but only just starting with tech items, today he shares the new issues presented with wearable tech and gives tips for those following in these footsteps. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode119.
Tips and Strategies for Rapid Business Growth in the Hong Kong Market with Rob Green
GFA118. This podcast features Rob Green from GRM Global – chatting about his firm’s rapid growth. He is going to be sharing some business growth strategies for everybody. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode118.
Outcome from a Chinese Business Lawsuit + Tips For New Entrepreneurs to China with Steve Marsh
GFA117. So today’s show we have back with us Steve Marsh from episode 24 who shared about his China business maneuvers. He will share what happened to a business lawsuit he filed years back and will also share some tips for new entrepreneurs. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode117.
Understanding and Mastering Inward RMB Transfers to China with Richard Bensberg
GFA116. Looking for new ways to send money transfers to your Chinese suppliers or having problems with China inbound payments? Welcome to today’s Global From Asia episode ! We have Richard Bensberg, the CEO of Remitsy sharing about cross border payments for business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode116.
Borderless from Hong Kong: Human Capital, IP, Financial with Tak Lo
GFA115. A world without borders, wouldn’t that be amazing. Every day I get messages from people asking about Visas to USA, to China, to Hong Kong. to here and there. Find out more about borderless economy on today’s podcast with Tak Lo. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode115.
Leveraging China Sourcing Skills for Amazon Sales with Chris Davey
GFA114. Have an amazon business? Need some tips for your e-commerce? This podcast features Chris Davey who will give you some tips and guide on how to leverage China sourcing skills for Amazon sales. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode114.
Don’t Put All Your E-commerce Eggs in 1 Basket w/ Jeremy Hanks
GFA113. Today’s show is with Jeremy Hanks! He’s been in the e-commerce game for decades and discusses some warning signs about being 100% in in one channel. Learn some tips for your business! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode113.
Transfer Pricing Between China, Hong Kong, and your Home Market with Mike Bellamy of PassageMaker
GFA112. One of the things that business owners who are trading around the globe should know is transfer pricing. Today’s show we have back by popular demand Mike Bellamy of Passagemaker – he was a top interview on episode 71, Mike will talk about transfer pricing and what you should know about it. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode112.
Evolution of Amazon and Sourcing from China with Peter Zapf
GFA111. When I was doing e-commerce ten years ago (wow, that long…) it was all about your own website, and using eBay a 2nd channel. Then Amazon came and was another secondary channel – but now seems like people don’t even have shopping carts anymore or even websites! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode111
Reshoring China Manufacturing to America w/ Rosemary Coates
GFA110. Maybe not in the best interest of a podcast talking about China manufacturing and Asia business, but a topic I think due discussing is the topic of reshoring manufacturing to America. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode110
Tips & Tricks During Your China Sourcing Endeavors w/ Manuel Becvar
GFA109. Let’s face it, sourcing in China or anywhere else for your business can be a little tricky. You have to make sure that you find a very good supplier among other stuff that you need to consider for your business. Today’s podcast we have Manuel from Import Dojo.com giving us some tips and tricks for electronics sourcing in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode109
New Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa, Ins & Outs w/ Sam Chan
GFA108. Some changes in Immigration to Hong Kong for entrepreneurs that you may want to know, we have Sam Chan from Visa Pro to give us some insights. For full show notes check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode108
International & Local, Hong Kong’s Packaging Mashup w/ Mike the Greek
GFA107. Ever wondered how businesses in Asia package their brand? Thinking of making a business packaging yourself? Mike The Greek shares his experiences in designing from Sweden to Shenzhen and talks about Hong Kong packaging mashup. For full show notes check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode107