Podcast appearances and mentions of mike michelini

In this episode we interview Mike Michelini, as shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and mental health aspects of being an entrepreneur. Mike is the founder and host of Global From Asia, a platform dedicated to helping businesses with cross-border e-commerce and global trade. Michael also organizes the Cross Border Summit and Cross Border Matchmaker, events designed to serve as learning hubs for global business owners to enhance their cross-border operations. His most recent venture is Hamza, a Crypto startup for ecommerce on blockchain. He reflects on his early inspirations, the transition to starting his own business, and the importance of networking and community support. Mike emphasizes the significance of maintaining mental health, finding balance in personal life, and the value of trust and integrity in business dealings. Takeaways Entrepreneurship often begins with a spark of inspiration. Navigating corporate life can be challenging for aspiring entrepreneurs. Building a business requires resilience and adaptability. Networking is crucial for finding support and opportunities. Mental health is an important aspect of entrepreneurship. Maintaining a work-life balance is essential for long-term success. Trust and integrity are foundational in business relationships. Learning from failures is part of the entrepreneurial journey. Creating a supportive community can help overcome challenges. Writing and reflection can aid in processing business challenges. Keywords entrepreneurship, mental health, cross-border e-commerce, blockchain, networking, personal growth, business challenges, support systems, work-life balance, startup community

GFA 441. Join Peter Miller as he interviews Mike Michelini about what to expect at the Cross Border Summit 2024. Get insights on the agenda, activities, speakers, and an exclusive Phuket yacht mastermind! The post Preparing for Cross Border Summit 2024 – What to Expect with Peter Miller appeared first on Global From Asia.

GFA 418. Today's show we talk more about the “now” - what is Mike Michelini up to - what kinds of businesses is he in, and what is the future he sees in ecommerce, global trade, and more. Last show - we talked about the past, Wall Street, China, ecommerce - what are you up to now, Mike? The post Origin Story (Part 2) What Does Mike Do appeared first on Global From Asia.

Sourcing and Manufacturing Options Outside of China - With Mike Michelini Introduction In this episode of Seller Sessions, host Danny McMillan interviews Mike Michelini, an expert on sourcing and manufacturing in Asia, specifically Thailand. They discuss the pros and cons of manufacturing in Thailand compared to China. Key Takeaways Thailand is known for handmade, natural products vs China's expertise in electronics and injection molded plastics Northern Thailand specializes in wood, handmade goods, natural products. South Thailand near Bangkok has more traditional factories. Response times are slower in Thailand - you have to follow up more but once engaged, they commit Use Facebook and Line app to source suppliers in Thailand Higher minimum order quantities (MOQs) in Thailand - educate on holding inventory Packaging options less abundant than China - focus on great branding Overall quality has been higher for Mike in Thailand vs China Comparisons of Manufacturing in China vs Thailand China is the "world's factory" - expertise in electronics, injection molded plastics Thailand better for handmade, natural products - wood, dried flowers, clothes Northern Thailand known for wood, handmade goods, natural products Southern Thailand near Bangkok has more traditional factories with port access Response times slower in Thailand - have to follow up more aggressively Once engaged, Thai suppliers very committed Source Thai suppliers via Facebook and Line app vs Alibaba Higher minimum order quantities (MOQs) - educate to hold inventory Packaging options less abundant than China - focus on great branding Quality has been higher in Mike's experience with Thailand vs China Sourcing Suppliers in Thailand No Alibaba-like platform - use Facebook and Line app Search Facebook in Thai for suppliers and products Engage via Facebook Messenger then move to Line app Get friendly with emojis and build relationship Recap terms in a quotation for clarity Prepare to educate on holding inventory for lower MOQs Packaging options less abundant - develop great custom branding Overall quality has been higher than China factories Tips for Manufacturing Outside China Expect higher minimum order quantities (MOQs) and educate to hold inventory Develop great custom branding and packaging to stand out Build relationship with factory through messaging apps Don't assume same level of urgency - follow up aggressively Confirm terms: pricing, MOQs, delivery timelines, inspection process Leverage inspection companies expanding across Asia With lower volumes, consider negotiating payment terms favorable to you Be prepared to educate on your needs like lower MOQs Mike's Joint Venture Brand in Thailand Mike partnered with long-time plastic manufacturer in Thailand Started joint venture company and private label brand together Mike has 30% equity stake, manufacturer holds 70% Manufacturer finances inventory for launch around $150k Mike's company makes payments over time to pay back capital Cross Border Summit in Thailand Mike's signature event connecting Amazon sellers and experts Started in China alongside Canton Fair schedule Moved to Thailand and postpones 2 years for border reopening Occurs annually in March/April timeframe Valuable for networking and meeting suppliers 2023 summit scheduled for March 30-31 near Chiang Mai Check CrossBorderSummit.com for details Conclusion Thailand offers a compelling option for sourcing quality products outside China. With the right expectations and preparation, you can find great partner factories to produce your products. The Cross Border Summit provides an opportunity to network and meet potential suppliers in Thailand. Keywords: Thailand manufacturing, China manufacturing, sourcing outside China, finding suppliers in Thailand, Cross Border Summit

Ready to up your networking game and connect with a high-quality network of people in Asia? Join us as we chat with the founder of the Cross-Border Summit, Mike Michelini, about the exciting fifth annual event taking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand this November. We'll discuss why this particular summit is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships and learn from others in the industry, and why Thailand is the perfect destination for such an event.But it's not all about the summit – Mike and Zack share their experience organizing local entrepreneur meetups and why you might want to do the same. We also compare life and business in Thailand vs China And finally get into Mike's secrets behind his legendary consistent content machine - learn some of the tactics that he's used to publish more than 400 episodes of the Global from Asia podcast, Don't miss out on this insightful episode packed full of valuable tips and advice from our conversation with Mike Michelini!

Today's show is a special edition, an experiment. As you may know, Mike Michelini is back in Shenzhen and back having meetups and gatherings (can't help himself). During the meetup with international and Chinese sellers, we decided it would make an amazing and unique GFA podcast to talk to the Chinese sellers and get their insight on what this crackdown ... Read More The post Chinese Amazon Sellers React to Mass Banning appeared first on Global From Asia.

Today's show is a special edition, an experiment. As you may know, Mike Michelini is back in Shenzhen and back having meetups and gatherings (can't help himself). During the meetup with international and Chinese sellers, we decided it would make an amazing and unique GFA podcast to talk to the Chinese sellers and get their insight on what this crackdown ... Read More The post Chinese Amazon Sellers React to Mass Banning appeared first on Global From Asia.

In the final flagship Lions of Liberty podcast of 2019, Marc is joined by a roundtable of freedom-loving expats – Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show, James Guzman of Borderless and Mike Michelini of Global From Asia. The three of these entrepreneurial ex-patriots – defined as those who live outside their country of origin – dive into the reasons they chose the expat life, the rewards and challenges of being an expat, and take questions from the Lions of Liberty Pride about life and liberty as an expat!

In this episode, Rico sits down with one of his good friends, Michael Michelini, as they talk about building an online presence on social media and Mike starting a 3-month program on how to navigate business during the pandemic. They also had a funny exchange of the stigma if you’re a foreigner that has travel history from China. They also talk about how the pandemic affected Mike, personally.Some important points:Mike talks about Alpha Rock Capital, Getting verified pages on Social Media, Becoming a Public FigureMike on “Coronavirus Coaching” 3-month Program, Navigating factory difficulties during the pandemicWhat would SFA do if factories don’t re-open in May, working with part-time employees in ChinaResidency situations in other countries as a foreigner, being away from the family with a crucial situationQuarantine situations in China, Media and Customs in China, being stuck in the PhilippinesAfter the pandemic, what to consider/think moving forward in the following years

Mike Michelini is stuck in Cebu City Philippines hotel room after being dragged out of his friend's apartment by paranoid security guards during the COVID-19 outbreak. He was featured on Yahoo finance talking about the situation in China with manufacturer shutdowns, and some returning to business as normal. With his unique on the ground insights, Mike Michelini shares the current situation with Chinese manufacturers depending on their region & specialties. Are your manufacturers back to business as normal? Find out on this episode of the Actualize Freedom Podcast on all podcasting platforms.

In the final flagship Lions of Liberty podcast of 2019, Marc is joined by a roundtable of freedom-loving expats – Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show, James Guzman of Borderless and Mike Michelini of Global From Asia. The three of these entrepreneurial ex-patriots – defined as those who live outside their country of origin – dive into the reasons they […] The post A Roundtable Discussion about Life and Liberty as an Expat appeared first on Borderless.

In the final flagship Lions of Liberty podcast of 2019, Marc is joined by a roundtable of freedom-loving expats - Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show, James Guzman of Borderless and Mike Michelini of Global From Asia. The three of these entrepreneurial ex-patriots - defined as those who live outside their country of origin - dive into the reasons they chose the expat life, the rewards and challenges of being an expat, and take questions from the Lions of Liberty Pride about life and liberty as an expat! For show notes, head to LionsOfLiberty.com/432 Help us launch this show to a whole new level in 2020 by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride and supporting this show on Patreon ! Add "Sounds Like Liberty" to your podcast rotation today! Considering joining the Libertarian Party? If so, do so through our affiliate link at LP.org/LionsOfLiberty and help the Lions of Liberty at the same time! Take a mere 15 minutes of your day to watch "...and Live Free!" The Lions of Liberty Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final flagship Lions of Liberty podcast of 2019, Marc is joined by a roundtable of freedom-loving expats - Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show, James Guzman of Borderless and Mike Michelini of Global From Asia. The three of these entrepreneurial ex-patriots - defined as those who live outside their country of origin - dive into the reasons they chose the expat life, the rewards and challenges of being an expat, and take questions from the Lions of Liberty Pride about life and liberty as an expat!Show notes: https://lionsofliberty.com/2019/12/30/life-and-liberty-as-an-expat-a-roundtable-w-mikkel-thorup-james-guzman-and-mike-michelini/Commercial free broadcast from December 30, 2019 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker and other platforms.Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBusiness contact: jake.leonard@heartlandnewsfeed.com

In the final flagship Lions of Liberty podcast of 2019, Marc is joined by a roundtable of freedom-loving expats - Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show, James Guzman of Borderless and Mike Michelini of Global From Asia. The three of these entrepreneurial ex-patriots - defined as those who live outside their country of origin - dive into the reasons they chose the expat life, the rewards and challenges of being an expat, and take questions from the Lions of Liberty Pride about life and liberty as an expat! For show notes, head to LionsOfLiberty.com/432 Help us launch this show to a whole new level in 2020 by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride and supporting this show on Patreon ! Add "Sounds Like Liberty" to your podcast rotation today! Considering joining the Libertarian Party? If so, do so through our affiliate link at LP.org/LionsOfLiberty and help the Lions of Liberty at the same time! Take a mere 15 minutes of your day to watch "...and Live Free!" The Lions of Liberty Story.

Welcome back to Sermondo Talks! Guest of today's episode is Mike Michelini, founder of Global from Asia & host of the annual Cross-Border Summit in China. He talks about his experience of living in China, the biggest hurdles to setting up a business in China and what advice every Amazon seller should follow. Global From Asia is an online media platform & podcast format for cross-border e-commerce between Asia and the rest of the world. Content PART 1: About Global From Asia 0:35 In one sentence, what is Global From Asia? 0:50 For long have you been around for? 1:05 Do you have your own experience with selling online? 2:25 What are the advantages of setting up a business in Asia? 3:20 What is the biggest hurdle of setting up a business in Hong Kong? 4:07 You can help with setting up businesses in Hong Kong? 4:56 What is the Cross Border Summit? 7:03 Where are the attendees coming from? 8:06 You started working at Alpha Rock Capital, can you tell me more about that? PART 2: Personal Questions 9:23 How many hours do you work per week? 11:23 Are there things that you don’t like about your job? 14:01 If you could have a superpower, which one would it be? 15:38 If you could give $10,000 to charity, which one would it be? 16:34 If you could travel back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self? 17:55 Where is your favorite place in the whole world? 20:35 What do you like to spend your money on? Experiences or material things? 22:14 In your time of being self-employed, was there a time where you wanted to quit and go back to a normal job? 24:07 Can you name three tips you would give to any Amazon seller out there? _________________________________________________ ► Find Global From Asia on Sermondo ► Did you listen to Mike's podcast or have you used his services before? Leave a review for Global From Asia! ► Watch this episode on Youtube ► Are you an Amazon seller and you're looking for reliable service providers that help you improve your business? Sermondo has them all - Product Photographers, Freight Forwarders, Seller Tools & many more - from all around the world. Browse through more than 20 categories, read service reviews from other sellers and find your perfect match. ► You already have a specific job you want to outsource? Then post a job listing with your requirements and wishes. Service providers that meet your requirements will then apply for your gig. ► Any questions? Contact us!

Michael Michelini is an American who moved to Hong Kong in 2007, and has spent the years since then learning and sharing everything he can about how to do business in Asia. He is the Principal Consultant at Shadstone Ltd., a boutique consulting company specialized in business between the US and China, and he's the Founder of Global From Asia, a cross-border e-commerce community with 4 divisions: GFA Media (blog, podcast & more), GFA Events (Cross Border Summit, trips, meetups), GFA Platforms (experts platform, job board, marketplace and directory). He's also the author of a more personal blog, about his Chinese adventures in business and in life. Mike was first featured on this podcast three years ago, on episode #006. At the time, his Global From Asia Podcast had already become a great resource for anyone looking for information on how to open, operate, and grow an international business from that part of the world. He had also just published a book called China Startup: Experience and insights. A foreigner starting a Chinese tech startup – a very honest first-hand account of his own experiences, combined with practical, actionable advice for anyone who may be looking to start a tech company in China. Since then, Mike launched a new initiative called the Cross Border Summit. It's an annual conference that brings together top e-commerce cross-border business leaders from around the world to share their expertise about business strategy, marketing, team building, and other strategies to stay ahead in today's global world. The next edition of the Cross Border Summit is coming up in October 2019 in Guangzhou, China. Get a 10% discount off the regular ticket price for Cross Border Summit 2019 when you register using this special coupon code: htaey15   Links: Cross Border Summit website Cross Border Summit on LinkedIn Global From Asia website Global From Asia Podcast page Global From Asia Blog page Global From Asia on LinkedIn Alpha Rock Capital website Shadstone Ltd. website Shadstone Ltd. on LinkedIn Mike's Blog Mike's personal website Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Facebook Mike on Twitter  

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Mike Michelini rejoins the show to discuss the benefits of setting up your Amazon Business in places like Hong Kong for tax efficiency.

Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube / Sign up for our newsletter for more info on getting you started running amazing events. I'm fascinated by everything to do with China so it was a real pleasure to talk from Mike Michelini who has not only spent years living in mainland China but has also been running events there for several years. Mike left a job on Wall Street to start selling bar products online, leading him to help others do the same and eventually move to China to run events for people sourcing from China. On the podcast we discuss: Why Mike moved to China What it's like and work in China How the China trade shows work and how people source products from China Global Sources and Canton Fair - the huge China trade shows How Mike runs his events in China How Mike uses upsels before and during his events to increase revenue Mikes upcoming event in Colombia Why Mike moved to Chiang Mai Thailand This podcast is brought to you by www.eventsframe.com - Effortless ticketing and attendee management with NO ticket fees....Make the switch from Eventbrite today. Email dan@eventsframe.com with the subject line ‘PODCAST' for a special discount code. I hope you enjoyed the podcast and if you did please leave us an iTunes review it really means a lot to us ! Finally please join our Facebook Community of #eventprofs to keep the learning going…. and get in touch with me via dantaylor.me More information on Mike is below and if your doing business in China or Hong Kong he'd love to hear from you: mike@globalfromasia.com https://www.globalfromasia.com https://mikesblog.com   Sign up to get exclusive offers and updates on our latest feature releases!

Today we are going to talk about some fun things to expect with this new podcast – Hong Kong Virtual Reality. I’m your host Mike Michelini and we will be learning quite a bit of new tips and tricks for agencies and brands alike, in Hong Kong, Asia, and the rest of the world! to download the show – click ... The post HKVR00 – Pre-Edition of the new Hong Kong Virtual Reality Podcast! appeared first on Hong Kong Virtual Reality.

GFAES01. Bienvenidos al primer podcast de Global from Asia! Estamos super emocionados de comenzar esta nueva aventura. La idea de este podcast es traerle a ustedes nuestros amigos en America Latina todas las nuevas tendencias en negocios específicamente en lo que refiere entre China y America Latina, y queremos mantenerlos a todos informados por este medio y hacer esto por lo menos una vez al mes, Estaremos entrevistando a ejecutivos de diferentes industrias, gobernantes de varios países y todo con una misión y es crear un puente entre America latina y China para las medianas y pequeñas empresas. The post GFAES01 Mike Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia Espanol.

GFAES01. Bienvenidos al primer podcast de Global from Asia! Estamos super emocionados de comenzar esta nueva aventura. La idea de este podcast es traerle a ustedes nuestros amigos en America Latina todas las nuevas tendencias en negocios específicamente en lo que refiere entre China y America Latina, y queremos mantenerlos a todos informados por este medio y hacer esto por lo menos una vez al mes, Estaremos entrevistando a ejecutivos de diferentes industrias, gobernantes de varios países y todo con una misión y es crear un puente entre America latina y China para las medianas y pequeñas empresas. The post GFAES01 Mike Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia Espanol.

Shlomo Fruend-   Shlomo Fruend: I'm an entrepreneur building my own future and destiny. I now live in Israel but have a location independent lifestyle with my family. So, we like to take long workstations. We just got back yesterday from 2 months in Portugal.    I lived in China 3 years ago and have a company there called AppInChina. Now I have a team that manages it and I started a new company called Free Financial Self where I help entrepreneurs reaching their financial goals and financial freedom.    I'm podcasting together with Mike Michelini on ChinaBusinessCast.com   www.FreeFinancialSelf.com - My current company www.AppInChina.co - My previous company  www.ChinaBusinessCast.com - Co-host , speaking about China Business www.StartupNoodle.com - My personal blog , everything entrepreneurship and China   Listen to another #12minconvo 

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In this episode we chat with Mike Michelini, a fellow podcast host, business blogger, and ecommerce expert. Mike’s business, Global From Asia, teaches people how to set up and run ecommerce businesses in China, both exporting from China or doing cross-border ecommerce selling into China.   We talk a lot about personal branding, growing your network, and becoming a business influencer in China. Mike has both Chinese and Western audiences and shares how he develops, repurposes and customizes content to suit their different needs.        Guest: Mike Michelini LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichelini/ Website: https://www.globalfromasia.com/ Cross Border Summit: https://www.globalfromasia.com/crossbordersummit2018/   Host: Lauren Hallanan Website: www.laurenhallanan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hallanan/ Instagram: @laurenleren   Upcoming Event! I’ll be speaking about influencer marketing at the Global From China China Business Workshop in Miami, Florida on February 8th-9th. Come join us! Podcast listeners can receive 30% off of the ticket price using code lhcbw2018 at checkout. Learn more about the event at: www.chinabusinessworkshop.com/florida       Thanks to our sponsor PARKLU: www.parklu.com   For additional information and show notes head over to www.chinainfluencermarketing.com     If you like this podcast and know someone who might find it interesting, please share! 

In this episode Danny and  Mike Michelini  chat about the affects of failure early in his career in commerce and what he did to turn it around into a possitive. 

Discover more tech podcasts like this: Tech Podcast Asia. Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award Winning Podcast Agency. Mike Michelini's journey started with a hard sell, free seminar on 34th street in Manhattan back in the early 2000's. As a Stevens Institute of Technology graduate, Mike was accustomed to technology and was interested in online selling...but the inauspicious beginning did not foretell the success to come. Realizing that local knowledge and local connections would help someone that was sourcing product from Asia and selling in the United States, Mike had a choice to make. Do I stay on the conventional path or do a venture into the unknown? Fortunately, he went with his gut and moved to China...and has been there ever since the trailing end of 2007. Mike has bee able to build a vibrant media business called Global From Asia, is a partner in a consultancy in Hong Kong that assists others to do business in China and has re-entered the world of transactional e-commerce with some partners as they build out Para Living...

GFA194. This week’s show we are talking about my experience and a broad overview of Cross Border ecommerce more on the export side. I did this as a presentation at our Global From Asia Shanghai meetup. I share some of the insights and the history of how cross-border e-commerce came to be and some perspectives being involved in the industry and watching it over the years from a China angle. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode194. The post What Is Cross Border Ecommerce with Mike Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.

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“Just sell lemonade, don't worry about the tax. That is something you can figure out later.” Mike Michelini Today listeners we are welcoming Mike Michelini to the show. Michael is the founder of Global from Asia. Today, we are going to speak with Mike about his vast knowledge of China and Hong Kong. Business and life is booming in this region and the place to be for many businesses and entrepreneurs. We will learn how Mike got set up there and how he is helping other businesses do the same. 10:30: Advantages and Disadvantages of Banking or Incorporating in Hong Kong 15:46: Benefits of Living in China or Hong Kong 19:31: Visas for Living in China Honorable Mentions: Dynamite Circle http://www.tropicalmba.com/dc/ DCBKK http://www.tropicalmba.com/dcbkk-in-25-photos/ Cross Border Summit https://www.globalfromasia.com/events/ Hong Kong Trip https://www.globalfromasia.com/events/ Qianhai Free Trade Zone https://www.globalfromasia.com/events/ USA Trip https://www.globalfromasia.com/events/ Pat Flynn https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ Contact Info: https://www.globalfromasia.com/ http://mikesblog.com/

Mike is an American social media & e-commerce specialist based out of Shenzhen. He came to China in late 2007 to source products for his e-commerce business. In 2012 he founded SocialAgent.me to help Western companies sell in the Chinese market through Social media. Late last year his startup was acquired by an app company Unchained Apps and is now the VP of Marketing and Business Development of a portfolio of apps such as WrittenChinese.com, TaskLabels, and of course Social Agent.