GFA064. Trying to build up more sales and distribution in America? Well then, happy holidays everyone, we have your early Christmas gift here on the show, my friend Jimi Olaghere who i met at a coworking space randomly while traveling through New Jersey a few years ago has been rocking it with e-commerce and my Chinese designer friend David at Geekcook. I am so happy he came on the show today to share so let’s get right into this one as it is a jam packed show with value and tips he uses. For those interested in finding a Chinese factory who is looking for a USA distributor, I have a list of a few so if you contact me on the show notes of GlobalFromAsia.com/episode64 I’ll get you a list of some product lines and you tell me if you are interested.
Chinese Internet Tech Business Tips with Richard Robinson
GFA061. Episode 61 today, thanks everyone for checking in, hope my fellow Americans listening today had a good Thanksgiving holiday last week, I myself kept it simple and joined a friend at his place and had “turkey in a bag” which sounds pretty disgusting but tastes pretty amazing! And I’m thankful for you guys, listening to today’s podcast and those who are taking action and improving their businesses in Asia!
Steps To Start Your Chinese E-Commerce Business with Frank Lavin
GFA058. Episode 58, Lets talk about steps to import and sell products in Mainland China!
Choosing a Product Category For Your Import, Export Business in China with Deepak Madnani
GFA057. Deepak uses his base of Hong Kong, where he is focusing on his global furniture brand and also a pretty awesome coworking and startup academy space called Paperclip HK. He has tons of experience in import / export and will share how he got into the furniture and educational supply industries
China Open Source Hardware Maker Movement with Eric Pan
GFA056. Happy Tuesday morning Hong Kong, welcome to Global From Asia episode 56! It’s cooling off a tad bit as we’re getting into the Fall season, but nothing like my hometown of Hartford, Connecticut – autumn there had those trees changing all sorts of colors.
On the Ground China Tips for Entrepreneurs with Marcus Maher
GFA055. Marcus Maher, an Australian entrepreneur based in China for over a decade who gives us an amazing interview on tips on being an Entrepreneur and businessman in China. He dropped so many value bombs
Running a Kickstarter Campaign from Hong Kong & China Multiple Times with Martin Kessler
GFA053. Speaking of Kickstarters – Martin is working with Julian Lee from Ambiclimate (we had him on Episode 46, on his Crowdfunding in Asia experiences) so it is awesome to see this coming full circle! I didn’t mention this on the show, but they launched their Kickstarter TODAY as I release this podcast, so support them if you can at http://www.ambiclimate.com/campaign today! I’ll be backing them once its live!
Listing your Mobile App in Chinese App Stores with Shlomo from AppinChina
GFA052. Thanks everyone, I’m totally excited today – well honestly, to take a break from writing my book… up to 40,000 words… brain is fried.
Received 3 5 star reviews in past two weeks, really cool thanks everyone.
Funded on Kickstarter – 1st time to China, Crowdfunding tips w/ David & Jason from Spor Chargers
GFA048. meet a really interesting Kickstarter project, Spor Chargers, and the 2 team members I met
on their first trip to China to start sourcing and building their product after reaching their funding goal.
Hong Kong startup Ambilabs & Crowdfunding Experiences with Julian Lee
GFA046. Thanks for tuning in to another Global From Asia, episode 46 – still keeping these weekly and have over 6 amazing interviews already recorded in the queue, can’t wait to release them!
Overview of Hong Kong Warehousing and Logistics with Danny Sung
GFA041. Buying from Chinese factories and exporting – and I know that some have issues consolidating from multiple factories, or have to trust a sourcing agent with all their supplier info. Having a good logistics partner with 3PL service
Running E-Commerce in China from Shanghai, with a Splash of Fashion with Tiffany Ma
GFA039. I am currently in Shanghai, China for conferences, meetings, and Startup weekend this weekend. Let’s interview Tiffany Ma on her experience of doing Chinese e-commerce
E-Commerce from Hong Kong & Aftership Story with Andrew Chan
GFA038. Welcome everyone to episode 38 – still keeping these up weekly and I’m loving it – hope you are too! Have gotten a bunch of signups for my new email newsletter, thanks for your interest everyone and I’ll be sure to send you special updates and news as they develop – as well as first access and free access to my new book on Hong Kong business supercharged!
Running a Kickstarter From China and Asia with Joe Constanty
GFA036. Thanks everyone for tuning in again this week! I’ve been working hard on updating the GlobalFromAsia.com website this past week, making a free eBook how to Supercharge your Hong Kong company. If you guys are interested please go to the site and pop in your email to get the teaser card, and when the book is complete you’ll get you copy free!
Taxiwise Hong Kong Startup Beginnings to Buyout with Truong Lam
GFA035. Thanks everyone for tuning in – last week I mentioned I’m having a baby, and this week I’m now a father! Miles Michelini was born Sunday morning here in Shenzhen, China and its been one of the most amazing times of my life.
Emerging Startup Communities in Hong Kong & Around The World w/ Paul Orlando
GFA034. Thanks everyone for tuning in, episode 34 of the show – I have to say, I am a bit exhausted – I slept in a Chinese hospital 4 nights last weekend as my wife had early pregnancy false alarm….that is a blog post in itself coming soon – life is definitely an adventure and we need to embrace it – that’s all I’ll say there.
Maker & Hardware Scene Between East & West with Zach Hoeken
GFA032. Zach Hoeken – maker, hacker, entrepreneur, pioneer in the 3D printer space as a co-founder of Makerbot interview about hardware in Asia and Western business
Perspective of E-Commerce Between Asia & USA with Jeremy Hanks
GFA030. Jeremy Hanks on the show, he is co-founder of Doba dropship platform and now focused on Dropship Commerce software. He has been visiting Hong Kong and China a few times now from America, and I was able to catch him during his few days in town for this podcast talking about e-commerce and dropship in America and looking into it from an Asian company perspective.
Using Content to Build Your Business’s Brand Awareness In Asia with Barrett Bingley
GFA029. Happy Easter to everyone out there, hope the easter bunny gave you lots of treats in your Easter basket! I’m just wrapping up a jam packed weekend of Startup Weekend here in Shenzhen, China one of our most successful yet with over 140 participants right in the headquarters of Tencent internet company. Helping organize these events always inspires me to keep pushing and challenging myself in my own business endeavors – its just so full of energy!
Negotiating with Chinese Marketplace Sellers with Nik B
GFA028. Thanks everyone for tuning in – spring is in the air, and Easter is coming – though not much celebration here, I honestly forgot it was coming until I was in Hong Kong – Hong Kong is so lucky, they get the holidays for both Western and Chinese calendars – they will have Good Friday off as well as Easter Monday off, while those in mainland China are business as usual!
Maneuvering Cross Border Business in China, Hong Kong with Steve Marsh
GFA024. Thanks everyone for tuning in to another Global From Asia podcast! It is really humid here in Southern China – in my building literally tiles are falling off the walls due to the dampness! Always something interesting happening around here.
Sourcing Consumer Electronics From China, on the Ground Experience with Attila
GFA022. Thanks everyone for tuning into another episode of Global From Asia! I’m getting settled back into my home in Asia – getting over jet lag from the 1 month roadshow in USA and back to my cross border routine jumping between Hong Kong and Shenzhen on a regular basis.
Dutch Businessman Jeff Broer on Establishing Business in Hong Kong
GFA019. Thank you everyone for tuning into another episode of Global From Asia – we’re at episode #19 here – I’m still on the road in USA – currently in Hartford, Connecticut – my hometown where I was born and raised. We also just passed Chinese New years – left the year of the Snake and now enter the year of the Horse! Now that we have the Western and Chinese New Years behind us, time to rock in 2014!
Local Hong Kong Marketing Tips with Kevin She
GFA018. Thanks for tuning into episode 18 of Global From Asia – currently in Portland, Oregon visiting some of my advisors in my startup Social Agent Limited, heading up to Seattle tomorrow on this month long road trip! Been a bit eye opening for me back in America after 2 years now, bit of a reverse culture shock.
Running Retail & E-Commerce from Hong Kong with Jennifer Cheng
GFA017. Recording today’s podcast as I am packing up for my USA trip. I’ll be flying from Hong Kong over to San Francisco and taking a road trip around the country with my wife and friend Attila. anyone interested to check out the funny movie trailer I recorded, can do so on Socialagent.me/roadtrip!