Came across China Business Cast and I can’t help but do a throwback to when all the hosts of the show, past and present, came together to do the 100th episode. Jons, JP, Shlomo and I looked back on the early days of China Business Cast and how each of us transitioned in our lives that also meant a transition …
COVID Tests Twice a Week Experiences
Third Covid Test in 12 Days (welcome to 2021!) While I have already done a video blog about this, that was only on the first trip. Having been through this three times now in less than 2 weeks, and my fifth COVID test since March 2020, I figurer I would share the experience (as well as just get it out …
Interviewed on The Asian Seller about Content for Ecommerce Businesses
Happy to have been interviewed on Meghla Bhardwaj’s podcast, The Asian Seller. And, it is on my favorite topic – creating content for ecommerce brands. We dive deep into the ins and outs of what it takes to build content and marketing off Amazon FBA to diversify and thrive. It was a fascinating discussion on using coupons for influencers and …
Why we still MUST buy from Chinese factories
With the many sourcing challenges being faced by entrepreneurs, many are wondering if there is a need to look for factories other than in China. There were identified contenders but nothing seems to offer as much as Chinese factories can. What do you think this is? Are you thinking of moving to another factory source? Before you do, check out …
Speaking at Global Sources Virtual Summit
The Global Sources Virtual Summit last April 21 – 22, 2020 was a success! The discussion on how to OPTIMIZE YOUR SOURCING in the current uncertain time was indeed insightful. In the summit, we also talked about sourcing masks and other medical devices. So timely and valuable. Here are some of my colleagues in the summit: I’m honored to share …
Back on The Move – Visiting a Hazmat Suit Factory in Wife’s Hometown
Less than a week from being released from quarantine, and back on the move. But to be honest, not able to leave the province (like a US state) so easily due to the quarantine process and health check in each province. So we are sticking to finding and visiting factories in the “neighborhood”. We’re lucky to have Wendy’s network and …
Featured on Fulfillment Bridge for our Loadpipe Group Buy From Factory Startup
Have not been so overworked in a while – I love the pressure. From pressure and hard work comes value and assistance to the rest of the world. During the last couple weeks of building out Loadpipe.com group buy from factory direct website, we’ve linked up with Fulfillment Bridge on their mask trading shipping service. They mentioned us on their …
Last Quarantine Vlog: Will I Ever Be Allowed Back in USA?
Well, this is the last video blog I plan to do under Chinese quarantine. Its Sunday April 5, 2020 as I type this up and tomorrow at 640pm I will be allowed to check out of this makeshift hotel hospital. Coronavirus swab test, Coronavirus blood test, checked the box. Didn’t get issued any results, but guess no news is good …
Celebrate 100 Episodes of China Business Cast: All Hosts Come Together
What a cool milestone, the podcast China Business Cast has reached 100 shows! I was guest number 1 when JP launched the show, and then later was the host from episode 20 to – well I lost count I think in the 70s – with co-host Shlomo. Now Jons Slemmer is hosting and a new team have carried it forward …
Quarantine Birthday – Celebrate with Me Online
You may think I am crazy – but I was really trying to time the return to China + 14 days so that I would NOT be in quarantine during my birthday. Tried to fly on March 17 – which would have BARELY gotten me out by April 2 – but the whole airport shut down suddenly. Was thinking to …
Insights on Coronavirus from China / Asia Business Perspective: Guest On Kevin Shee Show
Insights on Coronavirus from China / Asia Business Perspective: Guest On Kevin Shee Show Thank you Kevin for interviewing me on your podcast about the effects of the Coronavirus from perspectives – yours as well – on the Coronavirus – in Hong Kong, China, and Asia. If you want to hear Kevin and I give unique insights on this nightmare …
Happy China National Day From Thailand
So today is October 1, 2019 – the 70th birthday of the People’s Republic of China. As I said in previous blogs here – my father in law is in town – to help with the family things. Walking downstairs today, and I hear the TV on (we don’t normally have TV on) the Chinese army show. All part of …
Government Meeting At ZhengZhou, China – Ecommerce Expansion here?
Learning About Zhengzhou Government Incentives to Relocate Ecommerce Businesses My first time to Zhengzhou, China and here for an event to learn about the government incentives and opportunities for businesses, specifically cross-border ecommerce, to relocate here. Where is this place, you say? A couple hours flight from Guangzhou, it is in inner China. Opportunities I’m Discussing Alpha Rock Capital could …
My Chinese Friends Are Asking to Hire Americans!
My Chinese Friends Are Asking to Hire Americans! One thing that has been coming up over the years is Chinese ask me for a lot of stuff. A bit overwhelming at times, but there is opportunity in this as well. One of the requests is to help find a USA based sales rep / distributor partner who can help them …
Grandpa is Back in Thailand!
My kids’s Grandpa is back in Thailand My Father in Law Is back in Thailand! He arrived while I was on this China trip and is helping out for a few months while Wendy and I are buried with work and overload for the upcoming Cross border Summit. We will both be heading there to Guangzhou, China while grandpa helps …