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Today's episode is about a place that has played a very special part in Dan and Ian's entrepreneurial journey. China has become one of the most important countries in the world for entrepreneurs. Chinese supply chains and manufacturing are the lifeblood of many online businesses around the world. Things have changed over the last several years in China, though, and arguably no one understands that better than today's guest. Matt Kowalak of China Ecom Boost not only works with manufacturers in China, but with major product companies and celebrities as well, helping them break in and market themselves into this enormous country. In this episode, we talk about culture, commerce, and Matt's trajectory, including why he has had a major re-evaluation about the kind of business he wants to be doing in the future, focused on the vast potential opportunities that he sees in China.
The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle
http://www.tropicalmba.com/chinaredux/ Today's episode is about a place that has played a very special part in Dan and Ian's entrepreneurial journey. China has become one of the most important countries in the world for entrepreneurs. Chinese supply chains and manufacturing are the lifeblood of many online businesses around the world. Things have changed over the last several years in China, though, and arguably no one understands that better than today's guest. Matt Kowalak of China Ecom Boost not only works with manufacturers in China, but with major product companies and celebrities as well, helping them break in and market themselves into this enormous country. In this episode, we talk about culture, commerce, and Matt's trajectory, including why he has had a major re-evaluation about the kind of business he wants to be doing in the future, focused on the vast potential opportunities that he sees in China.
The Business Method Podcast: High-Performance & Entrepreneurship
Matt Kowalak ~ Founder of Agile Travel Bag Current Series: 100 Interviews with 100 Location-Independent Entrepreneurs that have over $1,000,000 in Annual Revenue Today listeners we are joined by the founder of HighCappin.com and Agile Travel Bag, Matt Kowalak. Matt is the ‘go-to man' when it comes to manufacturing apparel in China. High Cappin focuses on improving procurement and production processes for their clients that could typically encounter communication, logistical and quality problems with manufacturers. Matt also created the Agile Travel Bag and recently launched it on Kickstarter. Today we address the current state of manufacturing in China and where it is headed in the near future. In the middle of the show, Matt and I talk about the work that it takes to launch a successful Kickstarter and creating a travel bag from idea to releasing it on the market. Towards the end, we will address Matt's productivity levels from living, working and eating in the same building versus being location independent. “You end up thinking that your presence is more important to your business that it is, and really, you'd probably do better if you just got out of the way.” Matt Kowalak 03:12: Matt Kowalak and Manufacturing in China 12:31: Creating a Travel Backpack for the Traveling Professional 13:06: Living and Working in the Same Building 15:39: Launching a Kickstarter 19:31: The Future of Manufacturing in China 27:17: Working, Living, Eating and Working Out in the Same Building 31:36: The Positive Impact on Being Location Independent 35:28: Tips on Building a 7-Figure Location Independent Business “Kickstarter really is for brand building.” Matt Kowalak Honorable Mentions: D.C. http://www.tropicalmba.com/dc/ AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/ Alibaba https://www.alibaba.com/ Peter Keller, Founder of Fringe Sport http://theentrepreneurhouse.com/peter-keller/ Eric Bandholz, Co-founder of BeardBrand https://www.beardbrand.com/ Greg Mercer, Founder of Jungle Scout https://www.junglescout.com/ Ian Schoen, DC and Tropical MBA Co-Founder http://www.tropicalmba.com/ Agile Travel Bag https://getagiletravel.co/ Agile Travel Bag Affiliate Program https://getagiletravel.co/pages/affiliates Contact Info: http://www.highcappin.com/ matt@highcappin.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-house-live-in/id1069958541?mt=2
GFA127. Today's podcast we have Matt Kowalak who will share what people should do after they finish a China sourcing trade show, how to follow up and more. For full show notes on China trade show, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode127. The post Following Up After a Busy China Trade Show Season with Matt Kowalak appeared first on Global From Asia.
Terry is attending a conference in Bangkok this week, so he pulled aside Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger from Running With China to have a chat about the upcoming Canton Fair. With over 20 years of combined sourcing experience in China, we go through some basic strategies cross-referenced with Terry’s own experience this year for a holistic and complete perspective for someone ... The post #121: A Guide To The Canton Fair And Sourcing Products In China appeared first on Build My Online Store.
Matt Kowalak from the China Opportunity Podcast has been in Shenzhen, China the past nine years in the product manufacturing, sourcing, and quality control business. His business High Cappin is currently in the process of niching down their target market from general product sourcing to focusing on men’s specialty apparel. In this episode, we discuss the process of narrowing down ... The post #45: How To Niche Down Your Business, Attend Trade Shows, and Build Supplier Relationships with Matt Kowalak appeared first on Build My Online Store.
33:42 clean jamon@highcappin.com (Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger)Matt Kowalak and Jamon YergerCome along for the ride as Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger talk about manufacturing in China, product sourcing in China and all types of business ventures in China. You want a podcast
18:23 clean jamon@highcappin.com (Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger)Matt Kowalak and Jamon YergerCome along for the ride as Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger talk about manufacturing in China, product sourcing in China and all types of business ventures in China. You want a podcast
26:34 clean jamon@highcappin.com (Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger)Matt Kowalak and Jamon YergerCome along for the ride as Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger talk about manufacturing in China, product sourcing in China and all types of business ventures in China. You want a podcast about flawless business ventures in you
23:45 clean jamon@highcappin.com (Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger)Matt Kowalak and Jamon YergerCome along for the ride as Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger talk about manufacturing in China, product sourcing in China and all types of business ventures in China. You want a podcast about flawless business ventures
19:44 clean jamon@highcappin.com (Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger)Matt Kowalak and Jamon YergerCome along for the ride as Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger talk about manufacturing in China, product sourcing in China and all types of business ventures in China. You want a podc
The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle
This week, Dan, Ian and special guest Matt Kowalak talk about how you can get started sourcing products from China. Matt has been living in China for almost a decade and specializes on sourcing. Listen to this podcast and learn: Why so many people are getting into selling physical products (instead of information) How to get started with sourcing products from China How to avoid getting ripped off Where to find manufacturers … and much more. Tip: Make sure to scroll down further to read some more advice from Matt after listening to the podcast. Have fun. Leave a comment. Give us a ring. 888-554-8428. Go make it happen! :)