Podcasts about Global Sources

In episode 238 of the podcast, hosts Adrian and Renaud dive into the intricacies of the Bill of Materials (BOM), a crucial document in the product development process. As they gear up for the Global Sources trade fair in Hong Kong, where Renaud will be speaking on the application of artificial intelligence in product design and manufacturing, the conversation turns to the importance of the BOM. Renaud shares insights on why the BOM is vital, detailing its role in linking supply chain information with product design details. They explore how the BOM evolves over the lifecycle of a product, involving various stakeholders from design engineers to purchasing and planning teams. The episode highlights the need for meticulous management of the BOM to ensure smooth manufacturing processes and to avoid pitfalls such as supply chain disruptions and quality issues. The hosts also address common concerns regarding BOM confidentiality and the risks of not having access to it, emphasizing the importance of transparency and control over the BOM to safeguard intellectual property and ensure a seamless production process. Join Adrian and Renaud as they provide valuable tips and strategies for effectively managing the BOM, ensuring your product development is on track and under control.   Show Sections 00:00: Introduction and greetings. 04:30: What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? 10:45: Evolution of the BOM 16:00: Cross-Functional Collaboration is Key 23:00: Avoiding BOM Management Pitfalls 28:30: Open BOM Strategy 31:45: Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) 36:51: Closing Thoughts.   Related content... Bill of Materials (BoM) Definition Do YOU know the BOM (Bill Of Materials) for the goods you're getting made in China? How To Manage the Bill of Materials, from Initial Design to Mass Production What is the Bill of Materials and why is it important? Come see us at the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show between October 11-14 at the AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel

This episode reviews two invaluable new eBook resources that provide the exact skills in cross-cultural sales techniques and persuasive English proficiency needed to maximize your success exhibiting at international trade shows like Global Sources.https://www.globalsources.com Specifically geared towards Asian vendors seeking to engage Western buyers, "Sell to the West and Conquer: Unlocking North American and European Markets" shares proven tactics to grab attention quickly, build instant rapport despite cultural gaps, and pitch benefits convincingly to individualistic audiences. Meanwhile, "How to Qualify Leads, Build Rapport, Handle Objections and Close Deals in Fluent, Native-Level English" equips you with the vocabulary, verbal fluency and narrative skills to persuade and influence Western prospects. These quick references distill cross-cultural sales expertise into easily digestible and practical guidance. For only £5.99 each, exhibitors get access to the precise training required to avoid lost-in-translation mistakes and maximize trade show ROI. With the massive Global Sources Hong Kong show this October bringing thousands of Western buyers, these eBooks provide Asian exhibitors the perfect opportunity to step up their results. The podcast highlights smart adjustments covered in the books such as tailoring your sales approach and pitch style to resonate with fast-paced North American and European business norms. Tips are provided on compelling openings, clear calls to action, overcoming objections confidently, and negotiating win-win deals. You'll learn the exact English proficiency and verbal fluency required to build instant rapport, qualify leads effectively, and convey product benefits persuasively. Whether you are early in developing your English abilities or more advanced, these eBooks will take your trade show pitching skills to the next level. Also discussed are common cultural gaps between Asian and Western business practices that can undermine credibility if not properly addressed. The books outline how to avoid issues like inefficient small talk, reluctance to discuss pricing transparently, hesitation to initiate conversations proactively, and utilizing overly technical descriptions. Grab these guides today at https://excelnow.gumroad.com/ to maximize your trade show ROI and click here to schedule personalized coaching sessions if you need additional support. Come fully prepared to engage and persuade qualified prospects! Global Sources, Hong Kong trade show, English proficiency, cross-cultural sales, persuasive pitching, lead generation, closing deals, avoiding lost in translation mistakes, business culture gaps --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/markinmanilacamblyesl/message

Tired of encountering challenges in logistics and sourcing products from reliable suppliers. We have an exclusive opportunity for you to gain valuable insights from an industry expert and elevate your sourcing game to new heights! Here is the podcast episode on Global Sources, where David Hoffmann, the renowned sourcing and quality control expert from GlobalTQM, reveals the secrets to successful sourcing and building direct relationships with suppliers. Gain a competitive edge in the e-commerce marketplace. Listening to this podcast episode will provide you with practical strategies and expert advice to overcome the challenges of sourcing and ensure a smooth supply chain process for your business. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: Direct Communication: Learn why small entrepreneurs should prioritize direct communication with suppliers, going beyond online resources and price points. Red Flags to Look Out For: Discover the red flags that indicate unreliable suppliers, such as unrealistic pricing and poor communication. Checklist for Evaluating Manufacturers: Gain insights into the checklist that GlobalTQM follows when evaluating manufacturers for sourcing products. Learn how to assess factors such as production capacity, communication skills, quality control measures, certifications, and experience in your country. Importance of Trust and Transparency: Understand the significance of finding trustworthy and transparent suppliers who are honest about their capabilities and limitations. This can help you avoid last-minute problems and production delays. Global Sources is best recognized for its multichannel B2B marketplace, sourcing platform, and trade exhibitions. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China?  ☎️  ⁠Schedule your FREE Call! ⁠

Today, I’m thrilled to have Jim Kennemer on the show. Jim and I met randomly on a panel run by Global Sources. And when we met, I knew I had to have him on the show. Jim is the founder of Cosmo Sourcing and he’s helped hundreds of clients source more than $100 million worth of products from both China and Vietnam. Production and sourcing have been slowly shifting away from China to places like Vietnam and Jim just happens to be a sourcing expert for Vietnam. What You’ll Learn Why source from other countries outside China How Jim became […] The post 467: Vietnam: The Untold Gold Mine For Sourcing You’ve Been Ignoring With Jim Kennemer appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

It may prove challenging to navigate the continually changing sourcing landscape. In this podcast, we explore The New Sourcing Landscape of 2023 and look more closely at how the situation has altered over the past year and what you need to do to move forward in 2023. We were pleased to participate in Global Sources' "Buyer Fire Side Chat" event. Moreover, learn more about what you should do right away to adapt to the changing sourcing environment. Tom McGrenery from Global Sources and David Hoffmann from GlobalTQM will be the guest speaker. Global Sources is best recognized for its multichannel B2B marketplace, sourcing platform, and trade exhibitions. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China? ☎️ Schedule your FREE Call!

In this episode... Sofeast's CEO Renaud has an interesting guest on this episode: Prof. Neale O'Connor who is a China business and accounting expert and international keynote speaker! Neale examined lots of Sofeast factory audit, product inspection, and manufacturing project data to determine the relationship between factory audits and good-quality products. He also checked thousands of complaints about Asia-wide suppliers from Global Sources data to work out if there were actions that importers could take to mitigate the chances of being scammed. In this episode, you'll hear some very insightful results from his research that can help you source and work with better suppliers, reduce your risks, and avoid scammers!   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings, introducing the topic, and our guest, Neale. 02:10 - Why Neale examined hundreds of our factory audits performed pre-covid to find the main patterns. 06:05 -Why product inspections/audits are different? 08:47 - What is the data saying about the incidents of pass/fail/hold aspects in product inspections? 14:11 - What did the data tell us about factory audits? 19:21 - How to reduce the number of factory audits you need to do if you only plan to work with one supplier? 21:23 - What does the data tell us about complex products? 23:47 - The takeaway from the Sofeast data analysis. 24:48 - Four key ways to avoid being scammed by Asian suppliers. 35:14 - Summary and wrapping up.   Related content... Listen to this 9-episode mini-series where we teach you how to source safely from China and develop the suppliers you've found for even better results once you start working together. Click here to listen

In this episode... Renaud is back with Adrian this time and they're discussing the concept of quality. You'll learn the difference between 'Little and Big Q,' why customer expectations matter, and how to drive quality improvement with your suppliers. Importers know that quality is important, but are you taking a holistic view that can improve product quality as early as the design stage rather than quibbling over defective pieces with your supplier after production is over? After listening to this episode, you'll want to!   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and Renaud's first in-person presentation in 3 years (!) at the Global Sources show in Hong Kong. You can rewatch Renaud's presentation about how to find the RIGHT suppliers on the Sofeast LinkedIn page

In this episode... Renaud and Adrian discuss the 4 options open to you when you're sourcing from China, including their pros and cons. Renaud also provides some insight into what exactly it takes to source directly from Chinese manufacturers yourself and shares some best practices for you to consider. Loosely based on this graphic, they talk about commissioned agents, trading companies, third-party service providers (like us) who provide sourcing as a paid service, and doing it yourself by going direct to manufacturers: Show Notes 00:00 - Introduction.  01:23 -  Is sourcing from China as simple as finding a supplier on Alibaba, Global Sources, etc?  04:28 - The dangers of going for 'the lowest price'  07:57 - What YOU need to be able to commit to if you're sourcing from China yourself  09:24 - If you're planning to source from China, what options do you have? - There are 4 sourcing options: DIY, commissioned agent, trading company, and third-party sourcing company:  12:28 - (1) Commissioned agents 19:46 - (2) Trading companies 27:14 - (3) Third-Party service provider 33:33 - (4) Doing it yourself 34:55 - How to grab a free copy of Sofeast's 80+ page eBook that can help importers start out with sourcing from China 35:20 - Some closing tips from Renaud for better sourcing from China  38:19 - Tackling quality management   39:10 - Wrapping up   Related content... Read Sofeast's free eBook: The Ultimate Guide To Sourcing From China And Developing Your Suppliers How To Find Trustworthy Suppliers In China In 2021 Do You Really Need A Sourcing Agent in China Or Can You Do It Yourself? How to start buying direct in China The terms you need to negotiate with a new supplier Sourcing new suppliers (get help from Sofeast) Supplier background check (get help from Sofeast)   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Subscribe to the podcast  There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts TuneIn Deezer iHeartRADIO PlayerFM Listen Notes Podcast Addict

Description:This is Part 2 of the Global Sources' MATCH Event episode where Rico and Mike talk more about sourcing in China. Also, in this podcast we'll get information on sourcing in emerging markets in Asia.Discussion on:Negotiating strategy for suppliers in India, VietnamLogistics advice for sourcing in Vietnam and IndiaQuestions about Compliance CertificationWhere to find suppliers for small quantity ordersStandard payment terms for suppliersDrawbacks in sourcing from countries outside ChinaSourcing trends for 2021 - moving out of China

Description: At Global Sources' MATCH Event, Mike and Rico presented the SPIE Method, making its first debut in webinar form. Please take note that this is a videocast.

Rachel Johnson Greer is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cascadia Seller Solutions, a successful Amazon marketing agency. As an experienced and strategic Amazon consultant, Rachel has delivered unique and highly successful solutions for clients across multiple account launches and marketing content launches on the marketplace.  Prior to Cascadia, Rachel worked as a Program Manager for Amazon, where she was responsible for product safety, direct import compliance, and testing procedures. She has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Prosper Show, Retail Global, and Global Sources, and her work has been featured in The Seattle Times, The Verge, Bloomberg, and more. In this episode… The Amazon marketplace is notorious for making frequent updates that affect its sellers and third-party brands—and it's recent changes to product compliance are no different. Now, many sellers are required to provide a certificate of analysis issued by a third-party laboratory in order to certify that their products are safe for consumers. While this is the gold standard, it is an unusual practice for an industry that has previously relied on in-house accreditations. According to Rachel Johnson Greer, the Founder and Managing Partner of Cascadia Seller Solutions, this update means that an entire industry will have to change in order to comply with Amazon. So, what is the best solution for handling these product compliance changes for your brand? As an experienced Amazon consultant, Rachel has some best practices and expert advice for staying compliant on Amazon while continuing to grow your brand to new heights. In this week's episode of the Buy Box Experts podcast, James Thomson sits down with Rachel Johnson Greer, the Founder and Managing Partner of Cascadia Seller Solutions, to talk about the steps third-party sellers can take to ensure compliance with Amazon's policies. Rachel shares how her company helps sellers grow on the marketplace, the key performance metrics that brands must pay attention to, and why you should start taking advantage of Amazon Live today. Stay tuned.

On this week's The Asian Seller podcast, I share the story of my life on Seller Sessions with Danny McMillan. Life hasn't been easy for me, but the experiences have shaped me into who I am today. I had a not-so-fun childhood, but that's what instilled in me a strong desire to be independent, financially stable and strong. I've had a successful corporate career working for an amazing company, Global Sources for over 19 years in 4 countries. I moved up the corporate ladder quickly with my dedication and hard work. But then life gave me a big blow when my husband suddenly and unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack in 2017 leaving me to raise my then 6-year-old son. A year later, I was made redundant from my cushy corporate job, and had to search for a new path. I decided to venture into entrepreneurship in 2019, and I'm so glad I did!  I'm extremely lucky and thankful that I found my tribe in ecommerce and Amazon FBA. The Asian Seller, and India Sourcing communities are what drive me today.  My mission in life now is to build my own ecommerce business, and help others achieve their dreams of creating profitable, sustainable businesses.  Wishing you best of luck in your ecommerce endeavours, and hope our paths will cross someday. Contact:  Reach out to me if you want to connect: https://www.facebook.com/meghla.bhardwaj  Join The Asian Seller community Facebook Group YouTube Meetup Telegram

The information and communication technologies infrastructure in the United States is made from parts sourced all around the world. Now a task force of the Congressionally-sponsored Cyberspace Solarium Commission has laid out a plan for the nation to reduce dependence on untrustworthy global sources in the so-called ICT supply chain. With highlights, task force senior director Robert Morgus.

In this episode we welcome back to the show Meghla Bhardwaj from India Sourcing Trip and Steven Selikoff from Product Sourcing academy . On the 10-12th November 2020 Global Sources Summit is running the Global Sources Virtual Summit which is an event very close to my heart, as it was the first speaking gig I […] The post TAS 102 : Global Sources Virtual Summit – Sourcing, Freighting & Amazon Challenges with Meghla Bhardwaj and Steven Selikoff. appeared first on The Australian Seller .

Steven Selikoff from The Product Development Academy returns to The Asian Seller podcast to talk about trends in retail.  We also talk about the upcoming Global Sources Virtual Summit, and Steven's exclusive 6-hour China Sourcing Workshop at the Summit.  2020 has been an exciting and challenging year for eCommerce sellers around the world - while some of us saw steep sales increases, others experienced declines. While no one can tell what exactly the new year has in store for us, we can learn from the past and be ready for the future.   The agenda of Global Sources Virtual Summit is designed to help you be better prepared for the coming year. Take a look at the agenda and speakers here, and reserve your seat: www.globalsources.com/summit Use the code WIN2021 for a 10% discount on the ticket.  Episode highlights:  Trends in retail Omnichannel eCommerce is here to stay  Selling beyond Amazon  Topics at the Global Sources Virtual Summit to help sellers develop an omnichannel strategy How is sourcing changing  Emerging alternative sourcing markets  Steven's China Sourcing Workshop at the Summit  Contact Steven: Email: steven@productdevelopmentacademy.com   Website: www.productdevelopmentacademy.com  Join The Asian Seller community Facebook Group YouTube Meetup Telegram

This is the second part of our series on vetting Chinese suppliers which loosely follows the blog posts in this series that Renaud wrote before. In Episode 10 we explored the bad behaviours or trouble that the wrong supplier can cause, such as scamming you, raising prices dishonestly when they know you have little choice but to pay, or just not being competent enough to be able to produce your products correctly. Now that you know what you don't want from a supplier, what are some of the first steps you can take to weed out suppliers who aren't suitable? Adrian and Renaud discuss this initial vetting process, approaches, and some actionable tips here...   Show Notes Introduction - we'll be discussing questions to ask and actions to take that can help avoid red flags when sourcing new Chinese suppliers (START to 2:40) The following tips are fairly unstructured, but can all be helpful as a part of your preliminary supplier vetting process... Test the water with a factory audit - a supplier should be secure enough to accept a factory audit. If not, then what are they hiding? Either way, conducting an audit teaches you a lot about your potential supplier's ability to do the job you need them to, and audits are affordable (2:40 to 6:20) - learn more about factory audits. Do a search engine search for the supplier - if they have behaved badly in the past, it's likely that there might be some articles or news about them online, so search their company name and see what you can find (6:20 to 8:45) Is the supplier's online information consistent? - a red flag is where the supplier has different information on Alibaba, Global Sources, etc. If they don't match, why not? You can also see verified information about the supplier on these platforms, so it's a good place to see what they're offering very quickly (8:45 to 13:07) - For anyone thinking of sourcing suppliers based on Alibaba's recommendations alone, Renaud wrote about 'Why An Alibaba Gold Supplier Status Doesn't Mean Anything' here. Has the supplier consistently participated in trade shows? - if they have it is evidence that they are a legitimate supplier as trading companies, very small, or unprofessional businesses may not do this (13:07 to 13:45) Try purchasing a sample and insist on paying to their company account and collecting the sample from their address - by doing so you can confirm 2 things: 1. That they are who they say they are because you collect from their address (is it a factory, apartment building, office downtown? If it's the latter two you could have an issue). If they do request you to pay to a personal bank account, or maybe one in Hong Kong, this is a red flag, too - as a legitimate company should be able to provide a real business bank account (13:45 to 17:30) Check the business in the Chinese government database - you will need the company's Chinese name and address, but with this (and the ability to read Chinese) you can learn a lot about the supplier, such as their company size, the scope of work they do, the investment capital (a low amount suggests they aren't a manufacturer), and any past or present court cases and decisions against them and the reasons, too (17:30 to 20:02) - performing a legal records check on the supplier is a fast and inexpensive way to check for this helpful information. Check if the company holds any trademarks or patents in their own name - if it doesn't look like they do a lot of R&D but they have trademarks, patents, etc, this is a possible red flag. Have they been taking IP from past customers and registering it in China under their own name without their knowledge? (20:02 to 21:34) Request the supplier's business license - it will be in Chinese, but it contains a lot of the useful information listed above if you can read Chinese. If not, get someone knowledgeable to analyze it (there should be a QR code on them which shows the registered info online). A good point is to check if they have an export license, too. If they do not, they'd have to deal with an intermediary which can add some risk of IP-leakage, etc (21:34 to 23:48) Check their ISO 9001 certificate - this is common in China now, but you should ask for the certificate which you can verify with the issuing body and also the manual which should list the quality objectives and scope of the Quality Management System is - this is not suitable for people with no understanding of it, but at least be aware of this certificate's veracity if the supplier claims to hold it (23:48 to 25:53) Question them about how they protect your IP - do you have a standard agreement for customers like us? How do you protect my IP? Many importers do NOT ask these questions! If they do provide an agreement, get you lawyer (familiar with Chinese law) to check it and assure that it's enforceable (25:53 to 27:56) Ask for reference customers - who do they work with? You can learn a lot from this, although it's not always practical for suppliers to give too much of this information away (27:56 to 31:00) What is the typical order quantity and quality standard? - if they deal with huge companies who place much larger orders than you will, you may have to expect a lower standard of quality than you're expecting. So the supplier's 'level' should be appropriate to where you're at as a business (31:00 to 32:30) Familiarity with export standards - if they are unaware or lack understanding of the standards surrounding the products they make (such as UL standard for batteries), this is a red flag (32:30 to 33:19) How is their communication? - real manufacturers may not have the best communication. If they do, you may be dealing with a trading company. However, don't discount a manufacturer where their English isn't perfect, as it is fairly normal (33:19 to 34:50) Conclusion - Buying in China for the first can be confusing, so talk to other importers or find someone with experience who can provide some advice - keep eyes open, do due diligence, gather intelligence - these are three key takeaways (34:50 to END) - We also mentioned the book, 'Poorly Made In China' - this is a modern classic that gives great insight into the (many) things that can go wrong when you start manufacturing in China! The advice you've been listening to draws on these 2 blog posts: China Supplier Vetting, Part 1: Background Checks China Supplier Vetting, Part 2: Questions to Ask Before a Visit  Get In Touch Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Get even more great content or assistance with your own project Visit our website at Sofeast.com and contact us if you have any questions Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Today I welcome Meghla back to the show; you might remember her from The India Sourcing Trip, The Asian Seller Podcast and works at Global Sources. Meghla, Marg Jolly and Kevin Oldham have been running virtual sourcing webinars out of India, speaking to suppliers, manufacturers and Factory owners about the businesses, the products they make […] The post TAS 092 : Virtual Sourcing from India, eCommerce, much more with Meghla Bhardwaj appeared first on The Australian Seller .

Today's Podcast is with Merle Hinrich, founder of Global Sources and the Hinrich Foundation. The Hinrich Foundation was established by Merle A. Hinrich in 2012, a global business leader and philanthropist. Mr Hinrich dedicated his 60-year career in Asia to facilitating the participation of emerging Asian economies in trade, driven by the belief that global trade helps break down barriers between nations by creating mutual interest, understanding and trust. Mr. Hinrich’s journey started in 1964, when he was granted a scholarship to study at the American Institute of Foreign Trade – which is now called the Thunderbird School of Global Management. The school’s mantra – “Border frequented by trade seldom need soldiers” – left a powerful imprint on the young graduate, and inspired his future endeavors. Subsequent work experiences in Japan, Taiwan and Korea in the 1960s further shaped his belief that trade promotes growth and development. By 1970 his first venture was born: Asian Sources, which later became Global Sources, a B2B trade media company to facilitate business transactions between Asian manufacturers and Western customers. A scholarship program was subsequently created to build talent in trade and support that goal. After spending more than three decades assisting companies and countries from Japan to Pakistan with their export development, Mr. Hinrich’s view of free, fair, and reciprocal trade started to evolve. He began to see how critically important it was for trade to be mutually beneficial with balanced economic, social and environmental outcomes for long-term peace and prosperity. He created the Hinrich Foundation to build leadership in trade, to research and to promote the conditions for making trade more sustainable.

GFA 292. Welcome to today's show! Our guest for today is someone who has always been so supportive of the GFA community over the years - Cameron Walker. He’s spent many years at Global Sources developing the trade shows, but is now a full time entrepreneur and Amazon seller! I have been able to see his growth and convinced him to come on the show and share. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/building-label-brand-in-China. The post Story of Building a Private Label Brand inside China with Cameron Walker appeared first on Global From Asia.

Sourcing For Amazon FBA In Vietnam With James Kennemer Part 2 – How to source your Amazon FBA products in Vietnam. Sourcing a private label product in Vietnam is a lot easier than you think! Part 1   Part 2   Things we mention in this session of Seller Round Table: Cosmo Sourcing: https://www.cosmosourcing.com/ Global Sources: https://www.globalsources.com/ International Footwear and Leather Fair Vietnam: https://10times.com/shoe-leather-vietnam VietAZ: https://www.vietaz.com/home/index.htm Vietnam Expo 2020:http://vietnamexpo.com.vn/en Vietnam International Fair 2020: https://10times.com/vietnam-expo Vietnam International Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition: https://www.chanchao.com.tw/VitaTex/ Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair: http://vifafair.com/home/ Vietnam Saigon Fabric & Garment accessories expo: https://10times.com/saigon-fabric-garmentaccessories Vietnamese Made: http://www.vietnamesemade.com/home/index.php VTown: http://vtown.vn/en/ Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 PM PST for Live Q&A and Bonus Content at https://sellerroundtable.com/ Try the greatest Amazon seller tools on the planet free for 30 days at https://sellerseo.com

Sourcing For Amazon FBA In Vietnam With James Kennemer Part 1 – How to source your Amazon FBA products in Vietnam. Sourcing a private label product in Vietnam is a lot easier than you think! Part 1   Part 2   Things we mention in this session of Seller Round Table: Cosmo Sourcing: https://www.cosmosourcing.com/ Global Sources: https://www.globalsources.com/ International Footwear and Leather Fair Vietnam: https://10times.com/shoe-leather-vietnam VietAZ: https://www.vietaz.com/home/index.htm Vietnam Expo 2020:http://vietnamexpo.com.vn/en Vietnam International Fair 2020: https://10times.com/vietnam-expo Vietnam International Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition: https://www.chanchao.com.tw/VitaTex/ Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair: http://vifafair.com/home/ Vietnam Saigon Fabric & Garment accessories expo: https://10times.com/saigon-fabric-garmentaccessories Vietnamese Made: http://www.vietnamesemade.com/home/index.php VTown: http://vtown.vn/en/ Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 PM PST for Live Q&A and Bonus Content at https://sellerroundtable.com/ Try the greatest Amazon seller tools on the planet free for 30 days at https://sellerseo.com

Listen in to our final thoughts from Global Sources in Hong Kong. Joining us is Mhegla Bhardwaj and the highlights of the event, from brand psychology, bridging cultural gaps and storefront designs. Folks, that's a wrap and it has been an amazing adventure-filled travel. Connect with Danny: https://sellersessions.com/agency/ Connect with Global Sources: http://www.globalsources.com/summit http://www.indiasourcingtrip.com Email: info@indiasourcingtrip.com

Sourcing From India with Meghla Bhardwaj (Part 2) – Do you need to find a new place to source your Amazon products? How about INDIA! Megla Bhardwaj tell us how you may be able to source your next product in India. Clip 1 Meghla Bhardwaj Introduction Clip 2 Sourcing in India Clip 3 Product in India Clip 4 Finding Supplier in India Clip 5 India vs China Sourcing Clip 6 Tradeshow in India Clip 7 Participants In A Trip Clip 8 Business Relationship in India Clip 9 Unique Product Process in India Clip 10 Details in Indian Venture Clip 11 More Tips for Reaching Out Clip 12 Communication Clip 13 Facebook Group Things we mention in episode 23 of SRT: Alibaba: https://alibaba.com/ Global Sources: https://www.globalsources.com/ India Mart: https://www.indiamart.com/ IHGF Delhi Fair: https://www.epch.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=202 India Sourcing Trip: https://www.indiasourcingtrip.com/misc-30852626 WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/ Join us every Tuesday at 1PM PST for free amazon coaching and Q&A at https://sellerseo.com/seller-roundtable Try the greatest Amazon seller tools on the planet free for 30 days at https://sellerseo.com

Sourcing From India with Meghla Bhardwaj (Part 1) – Do you need to find a new place to source your Amazon products? How about INDIA! Megla Bhardwaj tell us how you may be able to source your next product in India. Clip 1 Meghla Bhardwaj Introduction Clip 2 Sourcing in India Clip 3 Product in India Clip 4 Finding Supplier in India Clip 5 India vs China Sourcing Clip 6 Tradeshow in India Clip 7 Participants In A Trip Clip 8 Business Relationship in India Clip 9 Unique Product Process in India Clip 10 Details in Indian Venture Clip 11 More Tips for Reaching Out Clip 12 Communication Clip 13 Facebook Group Things we mention in episode 23 of SRT: Alibaba: https://alibaba.com/ Global Sources: https://www.globalsources.com/ India Mart: https://www.indiamart.com/ IHGF Delhi Fair: https://www.epch.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=202 India Sourcing Trip: https://www.indiasourcingtrip.com/misc-30852626 WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/ Join us every Tuesday at 1PM PST for free amazon coaching and Q&A at https://sellerseo.com/seller-roundtable Try the greatest Amazon seller tools on the planet free for 30 days at https://sellerseo.com

In this episode, Baptiste Porzier, an Amazon seller from France and based in China talks about China sourcing arbitrage. He shares his experience buying products from local Chinese wholesale website 1688 and markets such as Kunming and Yiwu. Episode highlights What is China sourcing arbitrage Benefits of sourcing arbitrage How it is different from sourcing online on B2B marketplaces such as Global Sources or at trade shows such as Canton Fair Product quality and safety issues when buying from these sources Types of products and suppliers you can find in wholesale markets Kunming wholesale market, and how it is different from Yiwu Finding manufacturers of products on 1688 How to source from 1688 if you don't know Chinese How to manage shipping when buying from 1688 Baptiste's tips on product selection One piece of advice to someone who's just starting out with eCommerce - Don't get discouraged and don't give up! How to reach Baptiste Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baptisteporzier Join Baptiste's Seller Supreme Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612626839163857/ Join The Asian Seller community Facebook Group YouTube Meetup Telegram

https://awesomers.com/153 Sourcing In India Facebook Group Meghla's Sourcing to India Trip Steve and Meghla shared a conversation about her background and the incredibly diverse world locations she has lived in and her work experience with Global Sources that give her a unique and very experienced perspective about sourcing in general.  Meghla went on to discuss why she believes India is a viable alternative to China and she shared best practices about how to develop relationships with factories that transcend the email or skype conversations and help deliver a more positive result which can include better terms, better quality, timing, etc... The trip in India will be something worthwhile and will I believe it gives those who participate an edge when it comes to building on a new sourcing supply line. If you don't already have plans to goto India - this could be the exact solution you are looking for. Understanding international trading and sourcing requires learning and it requires new solutions to emerging problems. https://awesomers.com/153

Dawn La Fontaine aims to capitalize on the $1B pet industry by creating gorgeous cat accommodations that create a safe place for the pets, while also getting rid of the less appealing shipping boxes lying around the house. IG: @the.cat.is.in.the.box YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzn1-VAQ-9famSUy3Qjv3gA Website: https://thecatisinthebox.com Sponsor -Global Sources Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsources Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GlobalSources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_sources YouTube: https://www.youtube.comGlobalSourcesDotCom **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Meghla Bhadwaj has been helping sellers with sourcing for over 19 years as part of the Global Sources team. She has recently decided to share her extensive knowledge of India as a production hub by organising a souricing trip to the largest Indian trade fair. Listen in as we discuss the ins and outs of India versus China for Product sourcing along with details of how to get a free India Sourcing guide AND a special Women on Amazon discount if you wish to join the trip. All links and discount details are available at www.womeonamazon.com

Is Private Label still a viable business model in 2019? It is still viable - if you can invent something, it does give you a major advantage. PL still works but not in commodities. And you need to differentiate. You can't just put your logo on something from Alibaba. Read the reviews and you'll have to work with the manufacturer to fix that You can differentiate with packaging, bundling, etc. You have to put up a bit of a moat. Kevin has done both PL - He's sold millions on Amazon - never had a counterfeiter or hijackers. Strong imagery, packaging. Always customized - He had an idea for a product - got someone on Upwork in Argentina -did CAD for $400. $3000 for a mold for each. It's done really really well -nobody Back in 2015 when iWatch came out - docks on amazon - bamboo - plastic etc. They all looked like crap! Nightlight - had cables in back etc. sketched it out. - found a factory on Global Sources $1000 - they said they would do ALL the design work. Sent him 3D renderings -  tweaked it - would download file - took it to guy in Austin who did a 3D mockup Made sure product worked Went to apple store - checked the watch bands worked.   Did another round Did 10 prototypes Then went to production $37K mould cost $22 Landed - sell on Amazon for $89.95 At some point went down to $79.95 but still workable. Xmas 2015 - $16,000 -18,000 a day in Sales!! Product selection It's not just about the budget, you have to have the margin Eg sells for $19.95 - landed cost of $12. Or They say “$8” but they haven't included freight etc. You need a 4-5X markup if it's under $100. If it's under that, chances of success go way down. You have to differentiate His Apple Watch thing This was in a saturated market - probably 10,000 results! You have to get into the mind of Apple people -they will pay high! For the word “apple doc” he kept getting bumped off page 1. But he was on longer tail keywords Big mistake - going after huge keywords Find products that have lots of ways in! 50 windows in, back door, side door At least 20 keywords in the top 1 million* - in the USA at least 20 keywords  with over 600 unique searches (“exact”) If you have only one way in, *Search Frequency Rank (SFR) - is like a total BSR for categories - similar to BSR for EVERYTHING on Amazon. It's easy to get to page 1 It's easier with PPC You can get a handful of reviews coming in. You can fix issues with product or listing. Then you can start targeting the higher keywords. If you make sure you have said “Apple iWatch doc” in the title. If the word “apple charging station” is also in the title SO if you get 10 sales on the low-level keywords, you rank equivalent to 1 sale for the higher level keyword. Helium10 - you can search on “Black Box” based on keywords  You used to look via products $x dollars Now you can use the keyword search tool - gamechanger. Most people don't know how to use the tools well. Like driving car - vs. F1 car on the track. This is a numbers business! If you're not good with data analysis Let's say we have someone who has done some retail arbitrage or eBay selling but is new to Private Label products. Where should they start the process of product selection? How important is it to care about the products? Should you be a user of the products yourself? There's nothing wrong with that - if  sees a product, he'll type it into amazon - no tools, just BSR. Found one or two products that way. Should you start with numbers?  The majority of products have come from data analysis. Based around keyword demand.  believes ”all product selection should start with keyword demand” Apple Watch on JS - not too many reviews; big demand. But are they making their sales off “Apple Watch doc” You need to figure out what is driving the sales.

Amanda Wittenborn is the creator of Amanda Creation and Party in a Box! Amanda has a passion for parties, and after never being satisfied with off-the-shelf party decorations, she decided to create her own. That idea has grown and she has designed an all-in-one solution to provide on-the-go moms with everything they need to create a customized Pinterest-worthy party right out of the box Website: AmandaCreation.com Sponsor -Global Sources Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsources Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GlobalSources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_sources YouTube: https://www.youtube.comGlobalSourcesDotCom **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Amanda Wittenborn is the creator of Amanda Creation and Party in a Box! Amanda has a passion for parties, and after never being satisfied with off-the-shelf party decorations, she decided to create her own. That idea has grown and she has designed an all-in-one solution to provide on-the-go moms with everything they need to create a customized Pinterest-worthy party right out of the box Website: AmandaCreation.com Sponsor -Global Sources Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsources Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GlobalSources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_sources YouTube: https://www.youtube.comGlobalSourcesDotCom **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Nick Street, a hard working freelancer in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, California. Nick is creating an app to help production freelancers in the industry keep track of all their clients, gigs, and income trends in one easy to use app. **Sponsor -Global Sources Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Jon Ford is a firefighter, a family man, and entrepreneur who makes handmade soaps and essential oils. Jon has found success with his business through his Etsy store and word of mouth, and is ready to take his business to the next level. **Sponsor -Global Sources Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsources Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GlobalSources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_sources YouTube: https://www.youtube.comGlobalSourcesDotCom **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Angelyn Myers is the creator and founder of My Buddy Towel! A mother of six small children, Angelyn has created a solution for the after bath time escape artist - a fun and comfortable towel onesie! The My Buddy Towel - kids love it and it’s effective at drying them off after the shower, bath, or pool time. **Sponsored by Global Sources** Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsources Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GlobalSources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_sources YouTube: https://www.youtube.comGlobalSourcesDotCom **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Taylor West founded Father Time Bread with his wife only five months ago, but he has been making bread for 15 years. He sold it to friends, family members and co-workers with such success that he couldn't meet demand. This was the beginning of Father Time Bread. In this episode, Taylor pitches the judges on his subscription based bread, made of fresh, organic ingredients, including honey. website: https://FatherTimeBread.com Instagram: @FatherTimeBread Facebook: @FatherTimeBread Twitter: @FatherTimeBread Sponsor -Global Sources Global Sources has you covered from your online to offline needs. Launching a new product can be tricky especially if you’re ordering from a supplier online. Global Sources offers sample order quantities to make sure your sourcing journey is smooth. Check it out at globalsources.com Website: https://GlobalSources.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsources Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GlobalSources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_sources YouTube: https://www.youtube.comGlobalSourcesDotCom **5 Minute Pitch** 5 Minute Pitch is the competition that gives entrepreneurs from around the globe the opportunity to virtually pitch their business or product idea for the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000.00. This season, more than thirty entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas via Zoom conference call to our panel of five experts, for the chance to advance to the finals and pitch to the judges LIVE in Miami, FL. Our panel of expert judges includes: **Greg Mercer: eight figure Amazon Seller, and the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout **Michael Jackness, a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past few years building a high 7-figure eCommerce conglomerate while blogging & podcasting about all of it along the way at EcomCrew. ** Steve Chou: The son of 2 tiger parents, Steve Chou started (2) 7 figure businesses while working full time as an engineering director. He now runs Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com **Scott Voelker: 7 Figure Business Owner and Host of The Amazing Seller podcast a top rated business podcast that has helped thousands worldwide start and grow their own eCommerce businesses.

Today I’m thrilled to have Meghla Bwardhaj on the show. Meghla is the head of content marketing at Global Sources, a company that helps entrepreneurs find Asian suppliers online. In addition, Meghla coordinates the annual Global Sources Summit in Hong Kong where they provide incredible content for ecommerce entrepreneurs. Today, we’re going to discuss product sourcing, trade shows and everything supplier related. What You’ll Learn The benefits of attending a trade show How to ensure the quality of your suppliers How is Global Sources different from Alibaba Tips on preparing for a trade show The best way to request a […] The post 254: Meghla Bhardwaj – Global Sources Vs Alibaba And How To Find The Best Suppliers appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

Welcome To Episode #123 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast! In this episode I share my tips for finding and dealing with great suppliers for my e-commerce business. Listen to this Amazon FBA Podcast! [powerpress] Tips For Finding and Dealing with Great Suppliers - Amazon FBA EP123 Once you find a great product that you want to start selling on Amazon FBA you need to find an equally great supplier that can make it for you. Using a bad supplier can result in poor product quality, missed deadlines, poor communication and ultimately poor product sales. The search for finding a great supplier can be a frustrating and time consuming process. Randomly searching sites like Alibaba, Global Sources and Thomas Net aren't always effective as there are often lots of bad suppliers to weed through. It is essential that you find great suppliers for your e-commerce or Amazon FBA business to succeed. Here are my tips to finding a great supplier:  If you are using Alibaba, Global Sources, Thomas Net etc... Look to see how long the supplier has been in business. Try to avoid suppliers without a long track record of business. How much business is a supplier currently getting? How well are their websites put together and organized? If you are using Alibaba check to see if they are a Gold Supplier, have an Onsite Check completed, accept Trade Assurance Check the company profile pages to further inspect the business A quicker and more efficient way of finding a supplier is to search the import records of top sellers. Make a list of the top players in your niche and search to find their company and brand names. Use sites like Panjiva.com or similar to search import records If you have the Jungle Scout Web App then you now have this functionality built in. Use it to save tons of time. If sellers are consistently using certain suppliers for a lot of order then that is a good sign. WATCH THIS VIDEO  Once you have a list of 3 - 5 potential suppliers to work with you need to start reaching out to them. You need to test them and see how well they respond to your inquiry. This is all about narrowing down to find the right supplier that is gonna meet your needs and be easy to work with. I usually have a set list of questions that I send to each supplier. Here are some of the basic questions I like to ask. It's also important that you number the questions as it makes it easy for the supplier to read and respond to you. Sample Questions How much are samples? Is the sample fee refundable with an order? What are the different packaging options you offer? Can I customize the product and private label the product? How long does it take for a typical order to be completed? What are the payment options you accept? Once you send off these questions you just now wait to see how they respond. If you don't get a response then cross them off your list. You are simply gauging their answers and communication here. As I progress with the communication I may start to talk to them about price and MOQ information. How much per unit for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000? Tell them you want to place a "starter order" of a relatively small quantity to test their product and services. If everything goes smooth then you will place larger orders. Always frame everything as Win-Win for both parties. If you are going to start negotiating lower prices then explain your reasoning and how it would benefit them long term. You can check sites like 1688.com for potential pricing comparison. It's worth noting that being to aggressive on pricing can backfire on you if you don't have any rapport built up. Here are some important points to always keep in mind: Ask them if they have a full product catalog/PDF they can send you. Many times the supplier won't have a fully updated website as they are adding new products all the time. Kindness goes a long way so be kind! Always have clear communication and avoid using slang Focus and tell the supplier that you want to build a long term business partnership that is mutually beneficial. Build rapport with your supplier representative Ask them personal stuff about themselves Praise and compliment them often Share personal stuff about yourself with them Share any fun pictures or videos when necessary FINAL NOTE: It's often the goal of many sellers to want to find the supplier with the lowest prices. From my experience that isn't always the best idea as many suppliers will cut corners on materials and packaging to compensate. I am usually willing to spend a little more money per unit if I know the supplier can deliver exactly what I am asking for in a timely manner. I will also be willing to spend more to work with certain suppliers if I know dealing with them is going to be easy. So price is important but don't sacrifice quality because if you do that could lead to poor product reviews and a poor customer experience.   Not a member of the Facebook Mastermind group yet? Join here!

Imagine if there was a way to sort through international suppliers without all the hassle and headache, wouldn’t that be nice? Good news! There’s a new tool on the marketplace! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he welcomes returning guest, Greg Mercer. In his conversation with Scott, Greg talks about the new Jungle Scout tool the Supplier Database, how sellers like you can use this new tool, why you should vet your suppliers, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this fascinating episode! What is the Supplier Database? Let’s face it; finding the right supplier for your ecommerce business is not a fun task. Have you found the process a challenging one on your journey? Seeing many ecommerce sellers struggle with this process, Greg Mercer and the folks at Jungle Scout went to work creating a solution, the Supplier Database. The Supplier Database is the first-of-its-kind feature among Amazon selling tools, helping sellers find legitimate global suppliers used by the world’s best brands. To hear more about the Supplier Database right from the source, make sure to listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller! Why it's a good idea to vet your suppliers. Do you ever get nervous when you place an order even for a sample through a supplier overseas? With the rise of fraudulent activity, many sellers are nervous about sending money overseas. Have you found a good way to vet suppliers you want to work with or do you just cross your fingers and hope for the best? Thankfully, the folks at Jungle Scout have been hard at work creating solutions for sellers like you. Don’t leave it all up to guesswork, vet your suppliers! Learn more about why and how you can vet your suppliers from Jungle Scout’s Greg Mercer on this episode! The difference between factories and trade companies. Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between factories and trade companies? What is it that reveals the difference between these two suppliers? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Jungle Scout’s Greg Mercer as he explains how to spot the difference. According to Greg, it all comes down to the line up of items that they offer. A trading company will have a wide range of different products (i.e. iPhone cases, shoes, sunglasses, etc.) while a factory will only feature a certain type of products (i.e. wood products). Get more helpful details on this important topic by listening to this episode! Be willing to try something different! Have you ever heard that old definition of insanity? “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Could that quote apply to you and your approach to building your ecommerce business? When was the last time you changed things up and tried a new strategy or tool? If you are unhappy with the results you’ve seen lately, try something different. Make sure to catch this episode of The Amazing Seller to get some fresh ideas that will help you take your business to the next level of growth! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [3:30] Scott welcomes back his guest, Greg Mercer. [7:00] What advantage does the Supplier Database give sellers? [12:40] Can’t my competitors use the Supplier Database against me? [16:15] How you can use the Supplier Database to vet suppliers. [20:20] Why it’s helpful to know the country of origin for your suppliers. [22:30] How do you connect with a supplier that you find on the Supplier Database? [25:30] The data that the Supplier Database gives sellers. [30:45] Recognizing the difference between factories and trade companies. [32:40] Closing thoughts from Greg and Scott. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.theamazingseller.com/source www.theamazingseller.com/js www.alibaba.com Global Sources www.fiveminutepitch.com

Where is the best place to go for sourcing new products? Sure you could hit up the usual suspects like Alibaba, or you could try a different group like Global Sources. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he welcomes his guest, Meglah from Global Sources. In her conversation with Scott, Meglah talks about how she got started with Global Sources, what you need to know about sourcing your product, the difference between a trading company and a manufacturer, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this informative episode! Sourcing your product. Trying to figure out the sourcing piece of building your ecommerce business can be quite the hassle. Meglah is here to help cut through all the complexity and help sellers like you get a better understanding of what sourcing your product entails. Starting off, make a list of what your ideal supplier would offer. Once you’ve determined the parameters, it will make your search that much easier. If you just want to get test products and samples, your best bet is to connect with a trading company. To hear more about sourcing your product, make sure to listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller! The difference between a trading company and a manufacturer. Do you ever get confused by the terms and the differences between various organizations like a manufacturer and a trading company? You are not alone! Thankfully, we’ve got Meglah here to help clear up some of the confusion. According to Meglah, a manufacturer has their own factories, and they specialize with one type of product like wood, metal, or plastic. Trading companies will often have several different types of products available, and they usually won’t help you modify a product. Learn more about the difference between these two types of suppliers by listening to this episode! Why you should check out Global Sources. Don’t get stuck using the same old names in product sourcing if you don’t have to! Branch out beyond Aliexpress and Alibaba and give Global Sources a shot. Global Sources has been in business for over 40 years. They have built a trustworthy B2B platform that serves buyers and suppliers online and offline. Global Sources has more than 1.5 million international buyers, including 94 of the world's top 100 retailers who use these services to obtain product and company information to help them source from overseas supply markets. You can learn more about Global Sources by checking out their website located in the resources section. Make sure to do your homework! Let’s face it, sourcing your product can be a complicated and scary process! After all, you are talking about sending funds overseas with the hope that you’ll get a shipment of product in return. Don’t take this step lightly; do your homework! If you still don’t feel comfortable after your research, reach out to folks like Meglah to see if they can help alleviate some of your fears. To learn more about the whole sourcing process, make sure to check out this helpful episode of The Amazing Seller! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [3:30] Meglah joins the podcast to talk about her work with Global Sources. [7:00] What you need to know about sourcing your product. [9:00] The difference between a trading company and a manufacturer. [13:30] What makes Global Sources different than their competitors? [16:45] How does Global Sources vet their manufacturers and suppliers? [19:00] Meglah talks about the Global Sources process for getting product samples. [24:30] Where are the suppliers featured by Global Sources located? [29:40] Scott and Meglah take a look at the Global Sources website. [32:30] What is the benefit of attending a trade show? [38:00] How to connect with Meglah and Global Sources. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Global Sources - TAS Discount : SV100 Global Sources Exhibitions - Tradeshows in Hong Kong www.alibaba.com www.aliexpress.com

Meghla Bhardwaj is the Head of Content Marketing at Global Sources and organizer of the Global Sources Summit. The summit is one that I really love, and for this year Dave and I will both be speaking at the event. Meghla has been on the podcast a couple of times talking about sourcing from China specifically through Global Sources, but this time our topic is different. Sourcing from India With the ongoing China trade war and the uncertainty of the future of tariffs for Chinese products, alternative sourcing countries have become more and more popular. One country that's been getting more attention is India. Compared with sourcing from China though, there is a void of information about sourcing from India. In this episode Meghla discusses the ins and outs of sourcing from India, more specifically: Advantages for Amazon sellers Products and categories India excels in Quality of the products compared to those made in China Payment terms and lead times Logistics India trade shows Navigating India with/without a guide If you want to know more about sourcing from India or Global Sources, you can reach out to Meghla at www.facebook.com/meghla.bhardwaj. Buy product samples instantly Meghla also introduces a new feature that lets buyers get product samples right on the Global Sources website. Skip the long email back-and-forth and low MOQ negotiation--buy your product samples instantly (price includes shipping) and test them before making a bulk order. Check out this new feature. Global Sources Summit discount This year's summit will be on April 27th to 29th in Hong Kong and Dave and I will be speaking there. Meghla was kind enough to hook us up with a  sweet discount for EcomCrew listeners. Just use the code ECC100 when you purchase your ticket to get $100 off. EcomCrew Mastermind We're organizing our 2nd annual mastermind right before the Global Sources summit so if you'll be in Hong Kong on April 26th, this will be the perfect opportunity to come hang out. Whether you're making a trip to the Canton Fair or Global Sources for the first time ever or you're a frequent visitor to China this mastermind will be of incredible value to you. We've designed this mastermind to be an intimate meeting of less than 30 people, so check it out before seats run out.   Thanks for listening to this episode! Until the next one, happy selling.

Today we welcome back Meghla from Global Sources to talk about sourcing from India. Obviously with the talk of China tariffs on everyone's mind, casting your eye further afield for product sourcing might help ‘hedge your bets'. We chat about the differences between China and India as well as Amazon India and what you need […] The post TAS 048 : Sourcing from India vs. China. Amazon India, Tarrifs and More – Meghla Bhardwaj, Global Sources appeared first on The Australian Seller .

Heather from Sourcing Playground explains how buyers should correctly source imported goods from online marketplaces such as Alibaba, Made-In-China, Global Sources others. Heather gives key tips on how to: Correctly give suppliers detailed product information Compare supplier's quotations and product specifications Overcome language and cultural barriers Understand if you are dealing with a factory or trading company Negotiate pricing How Sourcing Playground works to streamline the sourcing and enquiry process for buyers and sellers around the world. This podcast is brought to you by www.IncoDocs.com

Meghla Bhardwaj joins us today to help us navigate through the shark-infested waters of sourcing from China. I really love her tips on preparing for a tradeshow visit and how to maximise your opportunities, both sourcing at a tradeshow and online. As we discussed, I'll be speaking at the event this October (2018) and I'm thinking […] The post TAS 029 : Meghla Bhardwaj from Global Sources chats all things sourcing from China. appeared first on The Australian Seller .

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. [00:05] KYL5 - Cross Border Kyle with Kyle Ellicott [00:15] Graham and Kyle last saw each other in Hong Kong where they got to go on a tour [03:05] Kyle spoke at the Startup Launchpad Conference by Global Sources. What did Kyle take away from having seen those Southeast Asian and Asian startups? [06:10] Was there a lot of hardware startups there? Yomee - The World's First Automatic Yogurt Maker. Kyle says "Lessons are being learned, companies are educating themselves on what works and what doesn't, and are starting to see what the market needs are versus just building to build" [09:35] How do Asian startups go on the "pitch" side of things? The Valley does very well on the story side. In Asia, there is an overemphasis on technology and not so much in the story but this has changed dramatically over the past year [14:15] Did Kyle see anything interesting on the AI and deep tech startups side of things? [17:05] Coming from "Motor City" Detroit, Michigan, Kyle touches on the innovations in the automotive industry of China - Shanghai Auto City [23:40] Michigan and Chinese Automotive industries working together - was there a scenario where it's too regulated to test some kind of tech in the US that they go to China and test it right out of the factory gate? [26:05] How did the guys in Michigan take it when people from China went there and talked about technology and China itself? [28:45] According to John Waraniak, Detroit has been so crushed that all of the traditional infrastructure was gone - did this have an effect on the Michigan people being open in the conversation with people from China? [31:45] An auto industry that's starting to grow and see the pathway for innovation and the need to work with startups and to work on a global scale like the case of Oakland County in Michigan taking 300 companies over to China [33:10] The governor of Michigan has made 8 trips to China which is the most of any previous governor - which other cities out there are doing this? [35:05] "Sometimes, something gets so broken that the only option is to start again" like the Michigan auto industry but you see this in Asia as well like Hong Kong and Vietnam [39:35] Be open-minded as a business owner, as an innovator, as an executive, or as a consumer today and in the future and incredible things will come in the future because of that [40:40] Check out crossborderkyle.com for podcast episodes and other unique content

[00:05] KYL5 - Cross Border Kyle with Kyle Ellicott [00:15] Graham and Kyle last saw each other in Hong Kong where they got to go on a tour [03:05] Kyle spoke at the Startup Launchpad Conference by Global Sources. What did Kyle take away from having seen those Southeast Asian and Asian startups? [06:10] Was there a lot of hardware startups there? Yomee - The World's First Automatic Yogurt Maker. Kyle says "Lessons are being learned, companies are educating themselves on what works and what doesn't, and are starting to see what the market needs are versus just building to build" [09:35] How do Asian startups go on the "pitch" side of things? The Valley does very well on the story side. In Asia, there is an overemphasis on technology and not so much in the story but this has changed dramatically over the past year [14:15] Did Kyle see anything interesting on the AI and deep tech startups side of things? [17:05] Coming from "Motor City" Detroit, Michigan, Kyle touches on the innovations in the automotive industry of China - Shanghai Auto City [23:40] Michigan and Chinese Automotive industries working together - was there a scenario where it's too regulated to test some kind of tech in the US that they go to China and test it right out of the factory gate? [26:05] How did the guys in Michigan take it when people from China went there and talked about technology and China itself? [28:45] According to John Waraniak, Detroit has been so crushed that all of the traditional infrastructure was gone - did this have an effect on the Michigan people being open in the conversation with people from China? [31:45] An auto industry that's starting to grow and see the pathway for innovation and the need to work with startups and to work on a global scale like the case of Oakland County in Michigan taking 300 companies over to China [33:10] The governor of Michigan has made 8 trips to China which is the most of any previous governor - which other cities out there are doing this? [35:05] "Sometimes, something gets so broken that the only option is to start again" like the Michigan auto industry but you see this in Asia as well like Hong Kong and Vietnam [39:35] Be open-minded as a business owner, as an innovator, as an executive, or as a consumer today and in the future and incredible things will come in the future because of that [40:40] Check out crossborderkyle.com for podcast episodes and other unique content

[00:05] KYL5 - Cross Border Kyle with Kyle Ellicott [00:15] Graham and Kyle last saw each other in Hong Kong where they got to go on a tour [03:05] Kyle spoke at the Startup Launchpad Conference by Global Sources. What did Kyle take away from having seen those Southeast Asian and Asian startups? [06:10] Was there a lot of hardware startups there? Yomee - The World's First Automatic Yogurt Maker. Kyle says "Lessons are being learned, companies are educating themselves on what works and what doesn't, and are starting to see what the market needs are versus just building to build" [09:35] How do Asian startups go on the "pitch" side of things? The Valley does very well on the story side. In Asia, there is an overemphasis on technology and not so much in the story but this has changed dramatically over the past year [14:15] Did Kyle see anything interesting on the AI and deep tech startups side of things? [17:05] Coming from "Motor City" Detroit, Michigan, Kyle touches on the innovations in the automotive industry of China - Shanghai Auto City [23:40] Michigan and Chinese Automotive industries working together - was there a scenario where it's too regulated to test some kind of tech in the US that they go to China and test it right out of the factory gate? [26:05] How did the guys in Michigan take it when people from China went there and talked about technology and China itself? [28:45] According to John Waraniak, Detroit has been so crushed that all of the traditional infrastructure was gone - did this have an effect on the Michigan people being open in the conversation with people from China? [31:45] An auto industry that's starting to grow and see the pathway for innovation and the need to work with startups and to work on a global scale like the case of Oakland County in Michigan taking 300 companies over to China [33:10] The governor of Michigan has made 8 trips to China which is the most of any previous governor - which other cities out there are doing this? [35:05] "Sometimes, something gets so broken that the only option is to start again" like the Michigan auto industry but you see this in Asia as well like Hong Kong and Vietnam [39:35] Be open-minded as a business owner, as an innovator, as an executive, or as a consumer today and in the future and incredible things will come in the future because of that [40:40] Check out crossborderkyle.com for podcast episodes and other unique content

Going to trade shows is by far our favorite method of sourcing. I can tell you so many reasons right now why we prefer it over everything else, but I'd be getting ahead of myself. Some of the trade shows I absolutely love going to are those hosted by Global Sources. Much like Alibaba, Global Sources is a frequented supplier directory on the internet. However, unlike Alibaba, Global Sources is usually thought of as having higher quality, vetted suppliers. Global Sources also runs a conference, the Global Sources Summit, which is one of the biggest events geared towards ecommerce sellers importing from China. Our guest for today's episode is Meghla Bhardwaj, Head of Content Marketing of Global Sources and organizer of the summit. Meghla is no stranger to the podcast; she has been a guest on Episode 63 and Dave interviewed her last year, which you can read about here. Our conversation revolves around two topics: results of a survey carried out by Global Sources on trade show attendees and tips and best practices on how to improve sourcing. Conversation points: Results of the survey carried out on two groups: traditional non-ecommerce sellers and ecommerce sellers (the goal of the survey is to learn the top challenges importers are facing so that the Global Sources team can address their needs better) How some importers don't have a set agenda when roaming trade shows--they look for inspiration and new ideas instead The advantages of attending a trade show over simply sourcing online Supplier selection criteria of ecommerce importers 3 things importers should do to improve sourcing What to do to ensure quality Global Sources summit event details Global Sources Summit The summit will run from April 18th-20th in Hong Kong, overlapping with the trade show that runs from the 18th to the 21st. You can reserve your spot here, and use the special EcomCrew discount code ECC100 to get $100 off your ticket price. The summit will also have the following events: Workshops - day before the summit, with topics such as Facebook marketing, Amazon PPC, and a beginners workshop Mastermind Break out sessions for beginners Dave and I will both be speaking at the Global Sources Summit and we are definitely looking forward to it. We'd love to see you there and connect; don't forget to use ECC100 when you purchase your ticket to get a $100 discount. We will also be hosting our very first EcomCrew mastermind in Hong Kong. If you'll be in Asia around this time, sign up for our mastermind here. We'd love to meet up and talk shop with you. Resources mentioned: MyEcomCrew Global Sources Summit Episode 63 Episode 86 Interview with Meghla Thanks for listening to this episode! Until next week, happy selling.

Our months of hard work have finally paid off! We are happy to announce that the following courses are open for registration: Build a 7-Figure Product Brand Import From China Like a Pro And to kick things off, we have Dave Bryant from literally the other side of the world on the podcast to talk about the course and the carefully curated content that's waiting for you on the other side. And if that's not a treat in itself (you guys know how hard it is to get Dave on the podcast), we're offering the two courses for the price of just one, for a limited time only. I don't want to sound any more salesy than I already do, so here are some conversation points for today's episode: Update on Dave's new offroading brand What Dave and I are up to Our shared belief that strict product labeling is dead, and our strategies moving forward The benefits of product differentiation, both in sales and protection Dealing with suppliers and packaging hacks What to look for in a niche Validating products Tips on starting a brand Our respective revenue expectations when first launching a product This episode is kind of a preview, so many of the things we talk about here are discussed in more depth in our courses. If you've bought one of our courses previously, just send us an email at support@ecomcrew.com so we can upgrade your access for FREE. Also, we have a lot going on for you in the next couple of months. First off is our webinar on March 6th, which you can sign up for here, if you haven't already. Dave and I are also speaking at Global Sources in Hong Kong in April, and since we'd love nothing more than meeting new people and discussing all things ecommerce, we are hosting EcomCrew's very first mastermind on April 21st in Hong Kong. So if you are going to Global Sources and have some free time, we'd love to meet up with you then. Register here! Resources mentioned: EcomCrew.com/course EcomCrew's 2nd Webinar MyEcomCrew.com Hong Kong Mastermind Global Sources Thank you so much for listening to the EcomCrew Podcast. Until next week, happy selling!

"Definitely I would be vigilant like in an initial screening process. I know most online sellers probably don't have the luxury of being able to see all of their factories but if they do, if they do go to Canton Fair, I highly recommend it. Just so you know what you're dealing with and if you're not comfortable with that, definitely have some backup plans." - Gary Huang, founder of 80/20 Sourcing One of the best perks of going to the Global Sources Summit is that I get to meet many people who are a wealth of knowledge for my business. One of these people is Gary Huang, founder of 80/20 Sourcing, a blog dedicated to show entrepreneurs how to source from China efficiently and cost-effectively. I heard him speak at Global Sources and I knew I just had to invite him to be a podcast guest so that I can share with you the valuable things I learned from him. Gary lives in China and this episode was recorded via a call I made to him from California. The call quality suffered from the Chinese internet connection which, as you know, is not exactly zippy. Nevertheless, this episode is fully packed with great value for anyone who imports anything from China so it will be worth powering through the bad call quality to get to the good stuff. Gary's topic at the Global Sources Summit is about supplier negotiation. There are so many things you can negotiate with your supplier aside from price of goods, and we talk about that a little bit in this episode. As a bonus, Gary has been awesome to give EcomCrew listeners access to his Negotiations pack, which includes the Online Seller's Guide to Negotiating with Suppliers e-book, a negotiations cheatsheet, and a "Secrets of Successful Sourcing" Masterclass video. You can get them all here for FREE. Here are the highlights of our conversation: Gary's ecommerce background and why he started 80/20 Sourcing Why he moved to China and what it's like living in the midst of pollution His direct insight on the ongoing factory shutdowns The positive and negative effects of stricter Chinese environmental laws How to deal with the shutdowns as an Amazon seller Why visiting your factory or doing a third party inspection is very important Direction of Chinese manufacturing Is it a good idea to start sourcing from other countries such as India or Vietnam? Outlook and best practices for sourcing for 2018 We hope you find this episode useful, as I did when I listened to Gary during his Global Sources talk. Don't forget to go to 8020sourcing.com/ecomcrew to get you FREE Negotiations pack. Resources mentioned: AsiaInspection Stamped.io 8020sourcing.com 8020sourcing.com/ecomcrew As always, thanks for listening to this episode. We'd love to have your feedback at iTunes and if you'd like to reach us, you can do so at support@ecomcrew.com. Until next episode, happy selling!

"Sometimes you have to do something that makes you uncomfortable to further your career and your life and I really believe that." - Mike Jackness on speaking at the Global Sources Summit This episode is a play-by-play report of my entire trip to Asia, covering the Global Sources Summit, the Canton Fair, meeting with our Philippines team -- basically everything my team and I did while we were in Asia from early October through early November. If you're like me who doesn't like following someone's life abroad on an hour-by-hour basis, then this episode probably isn't for you. But if you are in ecommerce and have never been to these events in Asia before (or you're just curious about what we do there), this will give you a pretty good overview of what it's like to be on the road, traveling back and forth between cities to attend fairs and meet people, things you might need to do if you are serious in growing your importing business. These are the highlights of my nearly month-long trip: getting on a ridiculously luxurious first class flight to Hong Kong for about $50 hiking and exploring Hong Kong during my first few days there the ill-timed typhoon my presentation at the Global Sources Summit where I was rated as the number 1 speaker (this just goes to show that you can accomplish anything once you set your mind to it) EcommerceFuel meetups, masterminds, and new plans to take EcomCrew to the next level visiting my Philippines team going to the Canton Fair the amazing people I met from the ecommerce community My wife Michelle, our Director of Ecommerce Jacqueline, and I crammed so many activities during our time in Asia that when we arrived back in San Diego we were all absolutely drained. These trips are very productive and rewarding, but be warned -- it can also be terribly exhausting. Nevertheless, trips like this are very valuable for entrepreneurs looking for serious growth. The trick is laying out what you want to accomplish while you're there, which for me, are three things: meeting as many like-minded people/entrepreneurs as possible, touring as many factories as possible, and building as many relationships as you can with the people you already work with. Resources mentioned: AsiaInspection Stamped.io Thanks for listening to this episode! If you can, please leave an honest feedback on iTunes and reach out to us at support@ecomcrew.com. Until next episode, happy selling!

This week's episode is a special one, as it's one of the few episodes where I get to have Dave on the show. Better yet, we are sitting in the same room in Hong Kong, just a couple of days after the Global Sources Summit where we both had a blast. Hopefully videos of the talks will be released soon for those who were not able to attend the event. We have many takeaways from our time in Hong Kong but one of the most eye-opening is just how much Chinese sellers are invading the Amazon market. They've grown comfortable using Amazon FBA and have become sophisticated in their marketing techniques. Adding to this is the fact that more and more of these sellers are using downright black-hat techniques to try to win more sales. This topic is just one of the 5 key takeaways Dave and I will talk about in this episode. Here are other conversation points: What Chinese sellers are doing to get market share and what you can do to protect your sales Amazon's cross-border program and how American sellers can benefit from it Black-hat tactics employed by many Chinese sellers PPC optimization Increasing pollution crackdowns by the Chinese government and how it can affect you Increasing Chinese labor costs With Chinese sellers getting on the Amazon train and recent factory crackdowns, we might be facing a challenging time ahead. You might be tempted to attempt black-hat techniques like other sellers are doing to stay on top, but keep in mind that the dire consequences make it hardly worth doing. We highly encourage you to stay on Amazon's good side. Resources mentioned: Global Sources ams.amazon.com Stamped.io AsiaInspection We hope you enjoy Episode 93 of the EcomCrew Podcast. If you want to reach us, just email us at support@ecomcrew.com. Thanks for listening!

Today's episode is a pre-recorded episode. At the time of this podcast, Dave and I are attending Global Sources. These pre-recorded episodes are a great opportunity to interview some highly successful ecom business owners. My guest today is one of those highly successful ecommerce entrepreneurs. Dana Jaunzemis is the owner of Homehealthtesting.com. She purchased the business at a time when she saw the potential for profitability. That eye for good business decisions seems to be Dana's superpower. This is her seventh business she has purchased and she has owned it for seven years. On today's episode, Dana tells me what draws her to ecommerce and why she feels she is so well suited for it. Dana has some great insights into ecommerce business. Tune for some solid advice from this awesome entrepreneur! Here are some of the points of our conversation: Why Dana likes ecommerce so much. Dana's addiction to the “growth phase” of business. What Dana looks for in a business opportunity. What caused her to shift her perspective on her business. Why a company should have a “comfort zone.” Why Mike likes to focus on growth. Why Dana likes the business to business model. Problems a large amount of overhead can cause a business. Dana's top 3 skills set. The importance of knowing your metrics. How to be more efficient in your business. Is being “addicted” to growth a bad thing? The dangers of “hyper-growth.” Why ecommerce conferences and meetups are so important to the community. A special thank you to Dana Jaunzemis for joining us today! She and I will both be attending EcommerceFuel Live in January. For more information on that event, check out the link below.  We will be getting back to live episodes on Facebook soon, but at the moment Dave and I are traveling a lot, so please follow our page for updates. Resources Mentioned Today: EcomCrew Facebook Page EcommerceFuel Live! Homehealthtesting.com Global Sources If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast you can now email us directly at ecomcrew.com!  Just send those emails to support@ecomcrew.com. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

We get a lot of questions about what services and applications we use in our day to day business. Today I'm going to give our listeners a list of tools and services that really help us stay on top of our business. To begin with, we have four brands under the EcomCrew umbrella. The four brands are Colorit.com, Icewraps.com, Wild Baby, and Tactical.com. We use all these tools to run every brand and keep track of our customers' needs. Here is a list of those tools: Shopify -- Every brand we have is built on Shopify. It is the best platform we have found for running an ecommerce business. I will explain how we came to that conclusion during the episode. Stamped.io -- We use Stamped.io to get good quality reviews. Of course, they are a sponsor of the podcast, but we use their service because it is the best value. Zipify Pages -- If we are running a promotion or sale, Zipify is the tool we use to build the landing page. Shoelace -- This app allows us to create retargeting ads fast and easy! Rewind -- A tool we use to make sure we have system backups. Skubana -- This app gathers up our orders and distributes them to the right fulfillment station. It is a big time saver. I'm a little frustrated with Skubana, to be honest, but I will get into that during the episode. Klaviyo -- If you are a long time listener, you know I use Klaviyo a lot. It is a time-saving tool that makes email marketing a lot easier. ClickFunnels -- ClickFunnels is a service that helps keep track of our special promotion and contest email campaigns. AdEspresso -- An essential tool for creating great Facebook ads. Quickbooks Online -- The service we use to keep our books. Gleam.io and Up-Viral -- We use both for contest promotions. Phone.com -- This app redirects customer service calls to personal or designated phone numbers, so we can settle customer issues more efficiently. Sellics -- An Amazon based tool that is similar to Skubana. Splitly -- A split testing app. Jungle Scout -- A service we use to research new products and current market trends. RestockPro -- A tool that helps track our inventory and helps us plan reorders with plenty of time to spare! Basecamp -- The newest addition to our toolbox. Basecamp is a project management tool that allows us to keep in touch with all team members, no matter where they are based. So there you have it, our list of tools and services that help us keep the EcomCrew machine humming. I recently did some traveling on the east coast and I attended an EcommerceFuel meetup and met some great people. So hello, to all of you I met up with earlier! We have also released our first course on EcomCrew.com! The course is called Build A $1,000,000 Private Label Business Importing Kickass Products From China, if you are interested in the importing business, check out the link below. As a reminder, I will be speaking at Global Sources (discount code: ec350) during October 17-19 and I will be attending and speaking at EcomerceFuel Live during January 11-13. Please keep in mind that with all this travel the live Facebook shows will be postponed, but there will still be pre-recorded episodes. In closing, we also have a second sponsor for this episode, AsiaInspection. Dave and I both use AsiaInspection for our overseas shipments. They provide a very important service for anyone needing to double check the quality of their shipments. Resources Mentioned Today:   AdEspresso AsiaInspection Basecamp ClickFunnels Colorit.com EcomCrew Course EcomCrew Facebook Page EcommerceFuel EcommerceFuel Live Gleam.io Global Sources Icewraps.com Jungle Scout Klaviyo Phone.com Quickbooks Online RestockPro Rewind Sellics Shoelace Shopify Skubana Splitly Stamped.io Tactical.com UpViral Wild Baby Zipify If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast please go to ecomcrew.com and fill out the contact form. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Today's episode covers a lot of information. I want to give our listeners updates on several contests, site launches, and other business-related topics. We have a lot going on and I tried to fit as much as I could into our runtime. Here are the topics I covered today: EcomCrew's new website and content offerings. Tactical.com's growth and a contest we're running at the moment. Our affiliation with ClickFunnels. Our Color It Ultimate Jackpot Contest. How ManyChat is proving to be a great lead tool. My Filipino team is growing and I'm seeing awesome results! We welcome Jacqueline to the team as our new Director of Ecommerce. My speaking engagement at Global Sources. Color Its need for a new 3PL (Third Person Logistics) and what we plan to do about it. Our recommendations for shipping. That is a lot to cover in a short time, but hopefully, I answered some of your questions and satisfied some curiosities. It's been a busy year for EcomCrew and we're looking forward to what the future holds. I will be going over to China on October 11th - November 4th. Anybody who plans to come to Global Sources, I would love to meet you. If you are interested in attending Global Sources (October 17-19) this year we have a special discount code (3ec50) for our listeners that will take $50 off the ticket price!  I will be speaking at the event, once on the 17th and once on the 19th. We have some sponsors to thank as well. The first is Stamped.io, which is a great tool if you need to get some quality reviews for your Shopify store. The second is AsiaInspection, both Dave and I use AsiaInspection when we have to inspect a shipment from China. Both of these sponsors are great partners and we're happy to have a relationship with them. Resources Mentioned Today: Amazon Asiainspection ClickFunnels Color It Color It Ultimate Jackpot Contest EcomCrew EcomCrew Facebook Page Fulfillment Works Global Sources ManyChat ShipBob Stamped.io Tactical.com Tactical.com Giveaway If you want to be part of our live episodes just look for our Facebook page. That's www.facebook.com/ecomcrew and like our page. You will get notices about when we're about to go live. If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast please go to ecomcrew.com and fill out the contact form. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

My guest today is Cameron Walker, the president of the Gifts, Home, and Hardware division of Global Sources. I met Cameron last year and he is a great guy who can help you get your bearings if this is your first Global Sources. As a reminder, Global Sources Summit will be October 17-19. We will discuss the upcoming speakers, events, and new subjects that an attendee can learn about during this year's Global Sources Summit. I have mentioned several times that I will be speaking at the summit this year. A couple of my topics this year are “10 Sourcing Fails” and “10 Ways to Increase Profitability.” Cameron and I offer some friendly advice for getting your company ready to sell in China. We also have some travel tips you might find useful. Bottom line, there is a lot of helpful and practical information in today's episode, so don't miss it! Here are today's points: What is Global Sources? 3 Resources Global Sources offers international sellers. What you can expect at the Global Sources Summit. Many sellers aren't aware of these different shipping options. How 1688.com can help you negotiate the best price. China's recent crackdown on environmental hazards and what that means for your business. Why you need to know about the currency exchange in China. The importance of registering your I.P. (intellectual property) before your manufacturer. Some travel tips for listeners going to the summit this year. If you are interested in attending Global Resource this year we have a special discount code (3ec50) for our listeners that will take $50 off the ticket price! However, this offer will expire on September 15th, so hurry over to the site for your tickets. I will also be speaking at EcommerceFuel Live in Laguna Beach, CA January 11-13, 2018. I believe that event is sold out, so if you got your tickets ahead of time I'll see you there! We have some sponsors to thank as well. The first is Stamped.io, which is a great tool if you need to get some quality reviews for your Shopify store. The second is AsiaInspection, both Dave and I use AsiaInspection when we have to inspect a shipment from China. Both of these sponsors are great partners and we're happy to have a relationship with them. Resources Mentioned Today: 1688.com AsiaInspection EcommerceFuel Live Global Sources Catalog Global Sources Exhibitions Global Sources Summit Great World Stamped.io If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast you can now email us directly at ecomcrew.com!  Just send those emails to support@ecomcrew.com. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

My guest today is C.J. Rosenbaum, C.J. is a lawyer who specializes in helping Amazon sellers reinstate their accounts with Amazon. Having an issue with Amazon can be a real headache. Unfortunately, issues will come up for any seller at any time. It doesn't matter how careful you are, there will be complaints that Amazon will have to address. That is where C.J. comes in to help you know your rights and basically give you someone in your corner. On today's episode, C.J. tells us about the 3 most common issues Amazon sellers deal with when their accounts are suspended. He also tells us how to fight back. Here are today's conversation points: How C.J. and I met. Why having a lawyer through the Amazon process is a good idea. The top 3 issues for Amazon sellers. What does Amazon mean by “inauthentic?” How to fight an “inauthentic” claim. What is intellectual property and how to approach your accuser. How to disprove a “used sold as new” claim. How Arbitration can help Amazon Sellers. When to use Arbitration. If you find yourself in need of C.J.'s services visit www.amazonsellerslawyer.com. His email is CJ@AmazonSellersLawyer.com or you can call the office at 1-877-9-SELLER. Remember I will be speaking at Global Sources this year. Global Sources will be during October, and if you have plans to go, you will receive a discount on your ticket by using Ecom Crew's special discount code (2ec50.) Today's episode is sponsored by Stamped.io, check out their services if you need help with your reviews in your Shopify store. We use them and have been very pleased with the results. Resources Mentioned Today: Amazon Amazon Sellers' Lawyer Global Sources Stamped.io If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast you can now email us directly at ecomcrew.com!  Just send those emails to support@ecomcrew.com. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Recently Dave posted a blog post on the Ecom Crew website. The post is called Part 1: Rebuilding a $1 Million Ecommerce and Importing Business from Scratch. Getting your own brand up and running has its ups and downs and Dave and I explain the process of getting your products to the customer from start to finish. Here are the points from our conversation: Our Ecom Crew course. The new up-dated Ecom Crew website. Dave's new brand launch. Why it takes a year to see any results with a new product or business. All the time and effort it takes before money is exchanged. Dave's plans for the next 30 days. How Dave picked his brand's niche. How he found the perfect products. Dave's 100 product rule. The current sales numbers for the brand. Amazon's Early Reviewer Program. Amazon's trademark rule. If you found today's episode interesting, then you are going to enjoy our course! Go to www.ecomcrew.com/course to get updates about our progress in that launch. Dave and I are going to be attending Global Sources, October 17-19. I will be speaking at the event. If you are interested in attending we have a special discount code (3ec50) for our listeners that will take $50 off the ticket price! Also, make sure you follow us on Facebook. We do live episodes on our page, so go like the Ecom Crew Facebook page and you will be notified when an episode is about to start. We have some sponsors to thank as well. The first is Stamped.io, which is a great tool if you need to get some quality reviews for your Shopify store. The second is AsiaInspection, both Dave and I use AsiaInspection when we have to inspect a shipment from China. Both of these sponsors are great partners and we're happy to have a relationship with them. Resources Mentioned Today: Amazon AsiaInspection Color It Ecom Crew Ecom Crew Facebook Page Global Sources Stamped.io If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast you can now email us directly at ecomcrew.com!  Just send those emails to support@ecomcrew.com. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Dave joins me today for a debate. Is it better to have an office space for your company or not? We have slightly different views on this subject. I personally like the professionalism of an office space and warehouse. Dave likes the freedom of working remotely and outsourcing. We compare our reasons for why we have our preferences and give our listeners some pros and cons of both business styles. There is nothing wrong with either business approach. We simply want to explore our personal work styles, so that maybe you can decide which one best fits your situation. Here are some points from our conversation: Dave's upcoming move to Asia. Why Dave has decided to work from home. Why I prefer having my staff in an office setting. Dave's office space blunder. Why a company should avoid overhead whenever possible. The benefits of renting a co-working space. How Treadmill.com pushed me into finding warehouse space. The problems of running a brick and mortar location. Should you hire an employee first, or rent an office first? How modern business culture has changed. How renting a warehouse can cause problems for your business. The benefits of outsourcing to a warehouse company. Why you need to focus on your company's strengths. The pros and cons of hiring remote employees. I would like to remind you that I have a couple of speaking engagements coming up: Global Sources -- Hong Kong, October 17-19. For those of you wanting to attend Global Sources, we have a special listeners' discount code (3ec50.) If you use this code, you will get $50 off your ticket price. EcommerceFuel Live -- Laguna Beach, CA, January 11-13, 2018. We also have plans to launch a course on Importing soon. So, check out www.ecomcrew.com/course if you want to sign up for updates. Don't forget to like us on Facebook, so you can join us during the Facebook Live episodes each week. Today's episode was sponsored by Stamped.io. If you need to take your Shopify reviews to the next level, then Stamped.io can help. We are also happy to announce, that have a new sponsor in AsiaInspection! AsiaInspection is a company Dave and I both use when we deal with our suppliers in China. AsiaInspection will represent you when you can't go overseas to check your shipment yourself. They are both reliable companies and we are proud to be partnering with them. Resources Mentioned Today AsiaInspection Ecom Crew Facebook Page Ecom Crew Importing Course EcommerceFuel Live Global Sources Icewraps.com Stamped.io Treadmill.com If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast you can now email us directly at ecomcrew.com!  Just send those emails to support@ecomcrew.com. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

With several Hong Kong exhibitions coming up, it's important to make the most out of the opportunity to meet with factories and directly source products. Cameron Walker is the President of Gifts, Home, and Hardware Group at Global Sources and explains how to get what you want out of these massive events.  You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2sffbL1 

Hey there! It's Mike and I'm back from Asia. I'm going to take today's episode as an opportunity to give an honest account of my trip. For full disclosure, I was given a ticket to this event by the event coordinator. Meghala Bhardwaj was a guest on our show awhile back. The conditions she gave were I had to give an honest reaction and review of my experience. I was going to do that anyway, so it was a win-win for me. I was gone for a month, which is the longest I've been in Asia. Unfortunately, I spent this trip incredibly sick. So, I missed the Global Sources meet-up, but that was it. I really pushed myself to get out and network and I had some really great interactions during this trip. I attended two major trade shows while I was gone: The Global Sources Summit The Canton Fair I heard some good speakers and got some really useful practical advice. Here are some of the things from today's episode: Phases 2 and 3 of The Global Sources Summit. My experience, the speakers, and the networking. Great advice I received about dealing with Chinese manufacturers. Useful information for selling internationally. My biggest takeaway from The Global Sources Summit. How I celebrated my birthday. My trip to Cebu and the office I have over there for my employees. My awesome Filipino workforce. I will be attending Sellers' Summit in Fort Lauderdale, FL this month. I will speak on Friday and host a Mastermind on Thursday. If you plan on attending, I will see you there! Resources Mentioned: The Global Sources Summit The Canton Fair Sellers' Summit Amazon EcommerceFuel Ecom Crew Facebook Page If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast please go to ecomcrew.com and fill out the contact form. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Our guest today is the coordinator of the Global Sources Summit, Meghala Bhardwaj. We discuss the upcoming tradeshow in Hong Kong and what visitors can expect  from this year's event. The summit will be held in 3 phases. Along with the phases, a conference will overlap with the second phase, the Mobile Electronic and Home & Gift show. The phases and dates for this summit are as follows: Phase 1 - Electronics: April 11-14 Phase 2 - Mobile Electronics and Home & Gifts: April 18-21 Phase 3 - Fashion: April 27-30 Global Sources Summit Conference: April 17-19 There will be a second summit in October on the same dates. Here are other aspects we covered today: The growth of the summit. The Canton Fair vs. The Global Sources Summit Who attends the summit? The best way to request a sample from a vendor. The 3 reasons to attend the summit. Why you should always ask the right questions. The importance of having a walking plan. Mike's travel plans. Because of the logistics of this episode we weren't able to do it as a Facebook Live episode. We will be back next week with a new live episode. To be a part of the Facebook Live episodes just visit our Facebook page and like it. You'll be notified when we do an episode. If you would like to know more about Global Sources visit www.globalsources.com.  To learn more about the summit visit  www.globalsources.com/summit. To contact Megala directly send a message to summitinfo@globalsources.com. Mike will be attending this event, so if you plan to attend this tradeshow and summit let him know and he'll try to organize a meet-up. Resources Mentioned Today: Global Sources The Global Sources Summit The Canton Fair Ecom Crew Facebook Page If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast please go to ecomcrew.com and fill out the contact form. Also we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!  

Today I have Manuel Becvar on the show. Now Manuel and I had exchanged several emails in the past few years but it wasn’t until Will Tjernlund and Peter Zapf of Global Sources and I started chatting did I get to know Manuel. If you’ve never heard of Manuel, he runs ImportDojo.com which is a site that helps others source goods from Asia. In fact, Manuel runs a sourcing service as well and he has been helping me source a few things from China. Anyway, Manuel has a ton of experience sourcing products from Asia and he’s got a ton […] The post 130: Tips And Tricks On How To Find Suppliers And Source Product In Asia With Manuel Becvar appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

Peter Zapf from Global Services - Freight Forwarding 101 - Alibaba alternative, negotiating with suppliers, Setting up Quality Control criteria, defending against fraud, shipping rates, when to use Air vs. Sea, palletizing, certifications, Insurances, Pre-Shipment expenses, How much deposit you should pay, Trade shows in China you should attend.

Welcome back to The Amazing Seller Podcast and thanks for checking out the show notes page for this great episode about product sourcing. In this great conversation I’m talking with Peter Zapf, an employee of Global Sources, a company that works directly with Chinese and other Asian manufacturing companies to make their products available to retailers, ebayers, and Amazon sellers. We’re going to take a deep dive into the process that Global Sources has put in place to enable to you to skip the middle man (agents) and talk directly to the supplier of the products you want to sell.   How is Global Sources different than Alibaba?   Global Sources is a company that’s been around for many, many years and today’s guest, Peter Zapf has been working with the company for over 15 years. He tells us on this episode that the primary difference between Global Sources and other suppliers for the Asian manufacturing market is that GS works directly with the manufacturer - no agents involved at all. So if you were to search for a supplier for your product, you’d be dealing with the actual company that makes it. You can see how that could cut down on the possibility of confusion when ordering customized aspects of your products. Listen in to this episode to find out how Peter suggest you best utilize the platform.   How does Global Sources work with test orders?   Today's guest, Peter Zapf says that his company, Global Sources, is a great platform for working with manufacturers in Asia to find products that you can trust. Very much like Alibaba, Global Sources manufacturers enables you to order smaller quantities as a test order so that you can get to know the product quality and understand the process of each manufacturer that you contact. Peter suggests that you contact more than one manufacturer as you research your product ideas to make sure that you are getting the best deal and the best quality on the product. Hear about this new supplier that you may not of heard of before, on this episode of The Amazing Seller.   What are the benefits of working directly with a product supplier?   Global Sources is a China based company that works directly with Asian manufacturers to provide products for retailers and independent sellers. Their connections are with the manufacturers, not independent agents or agencies. That means that when you work with a supplier through Global Sources, you are able to work directly with the people who are creating the product you want. That makes modifications and customization much easier, and the communication process more smooth. Find out more benefits of working with a company like Global Sources on this episode of The Amazing Seller.   Scams to watch out for when working with product suppliers.   For even experienced private label sellers, sending a large chunk of money to accompany across the ocean that you have never visited seems like a pretty sketchy deal. How can you be sure that you're not getting scammed? How can you be confident that you're going to receive the products that you are asking for? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Peter Zapf, of Global Sources, tells some of the most common scams that he sees when it comes to ordering products from overseas vendors. You will be helped by the things he has to share, so be sure to listen. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER   [0:05] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:01] Who Peter is and how he got started with Global Suppliers. [3:12] The history of Global Sources. [3:25] The differences between Global Sources and Alibaba. [4:57] The process you’d go through on Global Sources to find a supplier. [6:05] How does the communication process work, and can test orders be done? [7:58] Can products be customized via Global Sources? [9:58] How do test orders typically work? [11:40] Minimum orders from Global Sources - the typical scenario. [12:16] Payment options with Global Sources manufacturers. [14:04] Wire transfer payment tips. [15:40] Future credit card options with Global Sources. [16:32] Walking through the process on the Global Sources site. [17:00] How to find the top suppliers who are most trustworthy. [20:16] How shipping is typically handled with Global Sources suppliers. [22:25] Manufacturing shows that Global Sources is part of and how it benefits buyers to attend a show. [23:40] Mistakes commonly seen using the Global Sources site. [26:59] How to make your process more rigorous as you scale up your orders. [27:50] Why paying for 3rd party inspections is like insurance. [31:41] How inspection companies charge. [35:52] Scams that happen with supplier’s email addresses and financial risks. [42:20] Why you want to move toward purchase orders as you scale larger. [47:00] The power of good communication with Chinese suppliers. [49:25] Scott’s summary of the episode. www.GlobalSources.com - a “new” product supplier website. www.SmartChinaSourcing.com www.GlobalSources.com/summit Asian Inspection Asia Quality Focus Pro Q C V Trust Flexport - Ocean shipping and logistics

Today I’m happy to have Peter Zapf, the CIO of Global Sources, which is one of the leading B2B marketplaces for connecting buyers and suppliers in Asia. They’ve been around for 40 years, make around 200 million in revenues, have over 150000 suppliers in their database and work with 95% of the top global retailers. Today, Peter was gracious enough to come on my podcast to give us an overview of the private labeling landscape and all of the recent trends in importing! Enjoy the episode. What You’ll Learn How Global Sources compares with other B2B marketplaces like Alibaba How […] The post 099: How To Find Legit Chinese Vendors Online With Peter Zapf Of GlobalSources.com appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.