Nick’s pet peeve – It is NOT luck. Success Is Not About Luck – Mike’s Blog 046 Saturday action packed day for Enterchina.co – three part series day – bright and early at 9am to have a management meeting through lunch, and then a member’s mastermind round table in the afternoon, followed by an evening speech with Nick Ramil discussing …
Neighbors and Babies, Life in China – Mike’s Blog 045
Been a bit behind on my video blogging – going to do them more “on demand” when cool stuff is happening ? This one we hung out with family and friends over the weekend, with the theme being what do you do with your neighbors when you have kids. Playmates, babysitters, or more?
How Do You Appreciate What You Have? Mike’s Blog 044
We Need To Appreciate Life – Mike’s Blog 044 Life is short, we need to make the best of it. Today I bumped into a very positive thinking woman in the park first thing in the morning – and found out during the interview she is homeless – for 3 months. Life can take unexpected turns but she is positive. …
Video Blogging Affecting My Life – Mike’s Blog 043
Video blogging is changing my life! Each video I am connecting with more amazing people. And trying to make the story all connect as I vlog it! For example, Hugh from Coco Color (on vlog 28) gave me a sample of his product to try out ( still need to do a proper review of it, give me some time …
Mixed Baby Lifestyle – Mike’s Blog 042
Getting deep on today’s video blog – mixed babies – more specifically Chinese / American (or Western) background kids and how they grow up. How is their experience, their perspective. Cross culture relationships, upbringings. This could be a huge college course long video – but we keep it light and go to my friend Jamon and Natasha’s daughter Renne birthday …
Pirates in a Chinese Ice World – Mike’s Blog 041
Back in Shenzhen, China – its been a few days since the last video blog – catching up on tons of work after Shanghai trip, but now some time for a family afternoon. Love being able to take an afternoon on a Friday and spend it with my wife and kids. We went to an “Ice World” show in OCT …
How I Became an E-Resident of Estonia – Mike’s Blog 040
Yes, I’m serious! So I’m in Shanghai and one of the main things on my list was to pick up my approved E-Residency card for the country of Estonia! I am going to now learn more how to opan a company and bank account there in future posts. This is good research and development for my business blog Global From …
Getting Fat in Shanghai Mike’s Blog 039
On the road, and it is a Saturday! That means I can finally take a break from my 6 day a week “Four Hour Body” diet. Tim Ferriss has turned this into a cult following of sorts, but it works for me – you stay away from carbs all week, but get one day a week where you can “let …
Speaking to People You Don’t Know – Mike’s Blog 038
So this is the second day of the Wechat conference (CHat Shanghai) and it was the day I hosted my workshop. Morning session from 10am to noon, I shared about the advantages of using free trade zones (FTZ) for your Wechat shop. Why adding the Wechat – well because this is a CHat – Wechat conference, of course! Rather than …
Shanghai is an Awesome Place; Mike’s Blog 037
First day in Shanghai- and headed right into the Wechat conference (CHat Shanghai). Definitely the biggest event in English for Wechat and Chinese marketing strategies in general. As a sponsor, Shadstone Limited got a table in the back of the main room to show off our services a bit. I wasn’t at the table much! I was out networking, video …
Flying in China, Airplane to Shenzhen to Shanghai, Mike’s Blog 036
Vlog on a plane! Want to experience what it is like flying domestically in China? Swan and I are heading to a Chinese marketing conference in Shanghai, all about Wechat – called CHat Shanghai. I wanted to catch an experience on how flying in the Chinese skies is. Tom and Jerry, Airplane Food, Chinglish, we have it all. Have you …
Chinese Sellers on Amazon Direct, Mike’s Blog 035
We have more and more Chinese selling direct on Amazon – and this was a massive conference direct in Shenzhen, China with about 2,000 people in the audience! American Amazon and e-commerce software people coming here to share knowledge and talk to this growing trend, what do you think?
How Do You Sleep? Mike’s Blog 034
Yes, here’s: The Sleeping Episode – Sleeping (even with Crying babies) Mike’s Blog 034 Today, let’s talk about sleep! But don’t fall asleep on me right now! Sleep is something that we spend about a third of our life on – but many of us don’t really focus on improving it. As I have crying babies and lots of work …
Mexican food and HaiGui in China Mike’s Blog 033
Mexican food and HaiGui in China Mike’s Blog 033 Saturday had a busy day in Hong Kong with business meeting I can’t public share, but got back to shenzhen in time for the hai gui party. But I was early, so a few other random new friends waiting outside the event went with me to get Mexican food nearby. What …
Going to a Bar and Not Drinking – Mike’s Blog 032
Like feeling awkward? Go to a bar and pass up beer, wine, and shots for the night and you’ll know what I mean. But for the past year or more I have barely been drinking. Sneaking a sparkling water or soda water instead of an alcoholic beverage. I feel much better the next morning and honestly just don’t miss it. …