GFA302. Fight or flight? Our episode today is a fascinating interview with another expat also had the same thought process that I went through. Should we stay or should we go? We keep these shows in real time. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/fight-or-flight/.
Understanding the Philippines Ecommerce Ecosystem with Ace Estrada
GFA301. Our guest today is a community builder, Ace Estrada and we talk about the Philippines community in terms of e-commerce market, the startup entrepreneurs and the Filipino mindsets. He says some pretty amazing things on this interview, so I hope you enjoy and get a little bit of a break from this covert 19 epidemic. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/Philippines-community/
Triple Header: # 300, Foreigners Sleeping on Streets of China
GFA300. Triple header for episode # 300. From talking about my birthday and being quarantined, to going back to sourcing in the midst of this global pandemic and lockdown, and a foreigner’s experience sleeping in the streets of China outside his own Guangzhou apartment complex. All this and more so tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/300th.
Mask Trading: Unmasking Business Opportunities in a Pandemic with Ivan Tan
GFA298. Let’s talk about masks in today’s show. We have Ivan Tan who will share his insights about going into mask trading. He has been diving into it headfirst with everybody. Let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/masks.
Coronavirus Shut Out & Stuck Between China & Thailand with Zack Franklin
GFA297. Stuck outside of China. This one today will keep you on the edge of your seat as we listen to Zack Franklin – a regular on the show and a really good friend of mine share his horrible experience with the whole coronavirus nightmare and how he ended up stuck outside of China. Let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/stuck.
Don’t Guess – Ask! Using Polls To Grow Your Business with Justin Chen
GFA296. Today we have the co-founder of PickFu on the show – Justin Chen who shares some amazing insights about how to run surveys and get some data for your Amazon listing, or in your business or your book or anything! Don’t forget to check out our poll by the end of the show and for full shownotes go to GlobalFromAsia.com/poll.
Coronavirus Impact: 28 Business Experts Weigh In On How The Coronavirus Is Affecting The E-commerce Industry
GFA295. The Coronavirus, now officially known as SARS-CoV-2 that causes the disease COVID-19, has infected more than 70,000 people from its epicenter in Wuhan, China to the world over. We gathered from 27 business experts within the GFAVIP community, their insights on how the coronavirus scare affected their businesses and the industry as a whole.
Bugged Into E-Commerce (Tragedy Scam Turned Millions) with Carlos Alvarez
GFA294. This week’s show we have Carlos Alvarez with us who is a true entrepreneur, doing a million and one things and today we are covering being CREATIVE. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/tragedy-scam-turned-millions.
Wild Wild East Story with Devin Ehrig
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.
Incoterms That Every E-commerce Entrepreneur Should Know
It wasn’t a long time ago when crossing borders was a far-fetched milestone for small local businesses. With the development of e-commerce however, even small businesses were presented opportunities for growth across borders. E-commerce plays a very crucial role in pushing further and beyond, international trade. Learn more of Incoterms and what it stands for.
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.
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/
Expand Overseas in 2020, Hacks And Insights with Jana Krekic
GFA287. This week’s show is a cool one. Our guest speaker Jana Krekic and I talk about expanding globally, hacks and insights from all these different marketplaces. Jana Krekic is an amazing entrepreneur, business owner and world traveler. We had this world discussion about some of the ins and outs as well as what she has seen and experience with her clients. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode287.
E-commerce Trends For Year 2020
The E-commerce revolution is growing at a rapid pace and shows no sign of slowing down. Not only is it growing, it is also evolving. Allied industries move in parallel which only makes e-commerce an even stronger force. E-commerce in the year 2019 is not without the emergence of key developments that will move through with updates in year 2020. There were a lot, of course, but we will highlight some of those that we deem will be used optimally and be upgraded continually.
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
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.
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.
How Chatbots Can Help Grow Your E-commerce Business
Customer service is an essential element in any business. And, the more you engage your customers, the more they will feel valued and understood. In this time of digital transformation, the eCommerce industry also modernized the customer service processes and activities particularly communication with customers. Adopting a digital-first strategy, most eCommerce businesses are integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their processes. Thus, the rise of the Chatbots.
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.