GFA293. In this week’s show, we try to lighten up the whole situation a bit here so we have a fun one with Devin Ehrig who is a really good friend of mine. We talk about wild wild east story about good old times in this crazy ventures in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/wild-wild-east-story.
Story of Building a Private Label Brand inside China with Cameron Walker
GFA 292. Welcome to today’s show! Our guest for today is someone who has always been so supportive of the GFA community over the years – Cameron Walker. He’s spent many years at Global Sources developing the trade shows, but is now a full time entrepreneur and Amazon seller! I have been able to see his growth and convinced him to come on the show and share. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/building-label-brand-in-China.
Finding Growth Channels Where Your Competitors Aren’t Looking with Davis Nguyen
GFA291. Talking about multiple channels for marketing, not just relying on one – this week is also a good one. We had a lot of really good conversation with our podcast guest for today, Davis Nguyen. He is the founder of My Consulting Offer and a marketing expert. He is sharing with us some insights about how to, how he’s done it and how others can scale up and really grow their business. Let’s tune in.
Global Health Emergency and its Effect on Global Economy
What is the impact of global health emergency happening right now on the global economy? The start of the year 2020 did not seem to be all promising. January was filled with news of conflicts, disasters, calamities and death. These unfortunate events, some at catastrophic levels, sprawled globally. US, Middle East, Australia, Asia, Europe and other parts of the world found themselves facing these battles head-on.
The Journey Scaling a MultiMillion Dollar Ecommerce Drop Ship Business with Kevin Zhang
GFA290. Today’s show is really exciting. It’s a really good one about drop ship empires. We have the pleasure to get Kevin Zhang who is a serial eCommerce entrepreneur who at the age of 23 generated $20M in sales in his first year as an entrepreneur. Find out why and how he did it. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/multimillion-dropship-business.
Hyperlocal Marketing: A Boost on E-commerce Or A Threat?
Hyperlocal and e-commerce are closely related as both are dealing with marketing products and services. But there are major differences between the both of them that may influence entrepreneurs in choosing which direction to take. The e-commerce industry has been expanding its reach year on year, trying to carve out a bigger chunk of the pie of global retail sales. Find out how ecommerce has an effect on hyperlocal businesses.
Starting a Business in China in 2000s vs 2020s with Peter Rasmussen
GFA289. We have another epic one today with our amazing guest, Peter Rasmussen who is a true China entrepreneur. He gives us insights that there are ways to succeed as a Western company in China. Check out our full show notes at GlobalFromAsia.com/start-china-business/
Manila: Things To Know About This Philippine Capital
You may know of the Philippines with its white sand beaches; palm trees; blue, pristine waters. But, there is a gateway to all of that – one that you shouldn’t miss either. It’s where the action starts and the economy is centered. Welcome to the capital – Metro Manila!
Transitioning From Q4 to Q1 With your Listings and Strategy with Keith O’Brien
GFA285. In this episode, we are talking about transitioning from Q4 to Q1 for your Amazon or eCommerce business with Keith O’Brien. Keith will be giving you some ideas and tidbits on what you should do for your listing and your eCommerce business now that Q4 is basically over and what to do going into the new year. Let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode285.
Sell or NOT? Tips and Insights To Decide To Launch a New Product or Not with Emma Schermer Tamir
GFA284. Start Selling A Product Or Not? The big burning question is – deciding If You should even enter a specific product. This is such a common question sellers have – how to decide which next product to focus on. Let’s tune in to today’s guest Emma Schermer Tamir who is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative of Marketing by Emma as she provides insights to consider when launching a new product. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode284
Business Sustainability: More Than Just A Trend
Business sustainability is not a trend that will see its imminent end sometime soon. It is a mindset that every business owner like you must have if you want to see your business grow. To understand more intensely the idea of business sustainability, it is best to know, first and foremost what it really is.
Riding the Chinese Internet Early Days with TR Harrington
GFA283. Today you are in for a treat – we have someone that was on the ground and riding that dragon from the early internet days in China – and a guy I have looked up to for years – TR Harrington! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode283.
Things Business Owners Should Do at The End of The Year
The end of the year is fast-approaching. And, most of the people are already on holiday mode. But you, as business owners, do you also go on a holiday mode and let the year-end sort itself out? If you still are in a quandary as to what you need to do as the end of the year is looming, we came up with a to-do list that can help you close your year and begin the next with a clean slate.
Going Ecommerce China Factory Direct PLUS Sustainability with Sydney Badger
GFA282. This week’s show, we are talking about ecommerce and sustainability with Co-Founder of Public Habit, Sydney Badger. She is doing amazing things. Publich Habit has a goal of reducing textile waste. She shares her insights, and hopefully it gives everybody here some idea on sustainability and she’s using ‘made in China’ with her fashion business, which is interesting. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode282.
Differences When Manufacturing Between Vietnam and China
The ongoing trade dispute between the US and China has severely affected the global business landscape. It has been said over and over that the trade war is a lose-lose scenario for both countries and not only that, changing others. One that needs highlighting is Vietnam.
Finding USA Advisors (White Face) Partners for Your American Expansion
GFA280. This week’s show is pretty interesting. We have Warren Whitlock who is a social media marketer, content marketer, business expert, and all around. He is currently in Las Vegas USA doing amazing things and today we have this interesting discussion about ways to get American advisors and partners, about finding a US rep or a white face for your business in America. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode280.
Making Money Utilizing Amazon Services Companies – A 7 Figure Seller’s Perspective
GFA279. In this episode, we have a 7-figure amazon seller, Peter Chiang, share his insights on how to make money utilizing Amazon services companies. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode279.
Why Does the Rest of the World Hate Americans?
GFA278. Today’s guest we have Richard Conrad and we will discuss how other parts of the world – and more specifically, China – may see the US culture perspective. Richard is the writer of the book “Culture Hacks: Deciphering Differences in American, Chinese, and Japanese Thinking”. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode278.
Evolution: Family Sourcing Business to Influencer Heavy Asia Sports Brand with Alan Scanlan
GFA277. In this podcast, we are doing an interview about influencers and family businesses – importing from China. We have Alan Scanlan talking about his work with the family business sourcing with Ireland, his journey to Hong Kong and building a brand around influencers for heavy Asian sports brand. Let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode277.
Reflecting on the Amazon FBA business (PLUS Ecommerce Gladiator Book Release) with Cadrian Chan
GFA276. So today’s show is part of the launch of this new book – Ecommerce Gladiator – and we bring one of the partners of the business that was built during this program – Cadrian Chan. He was the main investor and there from beginning to acquisition. We discuss how things went, what we both learned, what would have been done differently, and what was accomplished, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode276.
Growing Amazon Sales: Human and Machine Data Insights Will Tjernlund
GFA275. We are talking about growing Amazon sales and today’s guest, Will Tjernlund is an expert in Amazon. He talks about leveraging humans to get keywords and concepts and ideas. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode275.
Shiny Object Syndrome – What it is And How to Resist it
Have you heard of the Shiny Object Syndrome? Are you overflowing with business creativity more than you can handle? Are you feeling stretched thin in doing your business? Find out more about the Shiny Object Syndrome and how to best deal with it.
Money in the Longtail, Adding 40,000 SKUs in 2 years with Mike Hartman
GFA274. Maximizing profits is the theme in today’s show with Mike Hartman, Managing Partner of Innoventic and a speaker in the upcoming Cross Border Summit sharing his insights on how to scale tens of thousands of products in Amazon and Shopify, how to make money, diversify and a lot more! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode274.
The Benefits of Building an Online Community For Your Business
Learning the benefits of online community for your business is important. More often than not if we have questions about a certain product or brand, we check out the forums or community of users. We try to find if our concern has already been raised and addressed making it easier to gather answers. Big thanks to the internet for bringing together like-minded people and allowing them to do the things that an ideal community would – help each other out.
Finding The Right Service Provider Internationally with Kristina Mertens
GFA273. Today’s show, we have Kristina Mertens from Sermondo who is the Business Development Manager and we have had a very fascinating conversation as she shares a few tips and tricks in finding a good service provider for your business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode273