GFAE034. Anxious Ecommerce. So we are pushing through, Roland is bouncing back and forth between China and Europe like a ping pong ball it seems – he is here in China and we got to meetup while he was in Shenzhen. Seeing the photos of the moka pot and the photographer sending various versions is getting us on the edge of our seats! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce034.
What Is Up?! A Lot Is Cooking at Global From Asia
Summer2018 is approaching and as Global From Asia approaches its fifth birthday, a ton of new initiatives have been coming out of the R&D department. While we have been inundating you with blogs and emails as they come out – thought today I would reflect and share those initiatives in a blog post. Let’s list them out here – and then it is your turn to tell us if we are crazy or not.
Can Amazon Compete with AliExpress in China?
Amazon vs Aliexpress. Can Amazon compete in the Chinese market? Do they stand a chance against the already established AliExpress? Well, those are exactly the questions we are looking to answer here and in this article, we plan to look at Amazon and AliExpress and see if Amazon can hold up in a market where AliExpress has already made its name.
8 Reflections After Re-Entering Amazon FBA and E-Commerce
GFAE032. We have recently made changes to the show schedules so today’s podcast is about some of my reflections on what we have been learning and what I am noticing in Amazon FBA in 2018. Here are my solo reflections in re-entering Amazon FBA.
Amazing Amazon Success Stories Today
As more consumers continue to discover the convenience of shopping online, the online marketplace is only bound to get even bigger. This is, of course, good news for entrepreneurs; e-commerce is a virtual goldmine waiting to be explored. In fact, it is a commonplace these days to hear success stories of newly-minted millionaires who owe their good fortune to online selling. Read more of these amazon fba success stories.
New Business Partner, Negative Review, And Record Sales in the Amazon FBA Business
GFAE031. So many updates on this week’s show – new business partner, new products, new negative reviews, new positive reviews, record sales. This is truly the ecommerce gladiator arena that we promised you and I hope it motivates you to get in the game and enter the arena yourself – now let’s tune in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce031.
How Exactly Product Reviews Can Help (and hurt) Your E-Commerce Business
In the current setting of Ecommerce, product reviews are very visible throughout the industry. These days, consumers are struggling with making purchases online brought about by the exposure to false information with common cases like tricky advertisements in television and even online that leads to mistrust. Some information on how product reviews can help or hurt your business.
How Amazon FBA Prep From China Works with Forest Shipping
GFA223. In today’s episode, we are bringing on Forest Zhang, founder of Forest Shipping who has an amazing FBA shipping prep business based here in Shenzhen, China. She is doing exceptional in growing and scaling this focused business on the Amazon FBA prep niche and today she shares insights on what Amazon sellers should know when preparing for their Amazon orders. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode223.
First Full Month of Amazon FBA Sales Data
GFAE030. Our first full 30 days are complete – ecommerce gladiator is ALIVE! Cadrian, Roland, and Mike share their Amazon sales data, business partner updates, moka pot finally ready and more! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce030
USA Virtual Address Options
The most common dilemma for a web-based business owner is not having a physical business address. In the United States, federal guidelines require businesses to acquire and maintain a physical address, even if it’s a web-based business, to avoid potential legal consequences. For small business owners and international sellers, getting a physical USA address may be a pain. Nevertheless, there are still a few options to obtain an American address.
Vietnam Insights in Product Design & Manufacturing with Danny Simmons
GFA221. This guest is our supplier in the e-commerce gladiator series – Para Living Inc, who will give us some insights about the differences in manufacturing in Vietnam vs China. Talking about Vietnam manufacturing is Danny Simmons who was also introduced to us by our last week’s guest- Fredrik.
All Main Amazon Systems On – Shift Into Optimizing
GFAE029. In today’s episode we are discussing some of the steps we have been taking in getting things rolling, some of the financial management ideas, reports, pipeline, amazon optimizing and more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce029.
The Product Is Live on Amazon & More Team Restructuring
GFAE028. In today’s episode we discuss our mini and short celebration of the product being live, the pressure to have it “launched”, various feedback we have been receiving on the right way to launch. Tune in as we tell you more about our amazon listing live! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce028.
Selling on eBay
If you are selling on ebay, this blog will help you understand more about its advantages and disadvantages. This blog will also give you a comparison between Amazon and Ebay.
History Lesson on Chinese Amazon FBA Sellers with Ricardo Li
GFA217. In this episode, we have Ricardo Li, a veteran in the Chinese cross-border export ecommerce space. Helping get eBay into China and Shenzhen – working alongside Chinese ecommerce sellers for years, he has unique insights and perspectives. In todays show we talk about Chinese Amazon history, the challenges the sellers face, and the opportunities in today’s market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode217.
Dethawing After Chinese New Year & Hunting Down The Inbound Amazon Shipment
GFAE027. Episode 27 of Ecommerce Gladiator here for you today. This is one of those where I remind myself and listeners some of the risks when I made that first post announcing this venture – that I would have tough decisions to make with friends and fans of GFA. Today Roland and I talk about the progress of the shipment into Amazon, de-thawing after Chinese New Year and getting into the spring season, our virtual team getting established and more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce027.
Listening To Your Customers To Create An International Logistics Company with Jack Peng
GFA216. This week’s show we have the CEO and Founder of YunExpress logistics – Jack Peng. This is a company that was born from following the motto listening to customersso many people here but don’t always follow. Jack shares the journey of starting the logistics company as well as gives us some insights on logistics and export B2C ecommerce from China, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode216.
Shopify vs. WooCommerce
Shopify vs Woocommerce. Over the years, e-commerce has been made a lot easier – more and more dynamic solutions were created, including readily available selling platforms. You can find many e-commerce platforms, but, to date, Shopify and WooCommerce both reign supreme in the e-commerce industry.
A New Generation of Chinese Factories – From OEM to Brand with David Wu of Ausdom
GFA215. Today is about OEM to brand podcast. We are continuing our Chinese factory interview series, for today’s show – we have David Wu – a second generation family factory owner. David shares the story and process of making a brand from a Chinese factory. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode215.
Pushing Through – Shipment Made Before Chinese New Year
GFAE026. We are moving forward! We got that shipment out before Chinese New Year and it really made us get things to get over that hump of sourcing and not selling – to now getting into marketing and sales mode – finally. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce026.
Amazon FBA Trends in 2018 with Danny MCmillan and Will Tjernlund
GFA214. Let’s discover all about Amazon FBA trends! We are in for a treat today – two amazing Amazon experts, Danny McMillan and Will Tjernlund come on the show to share insights and trends they are seeing in Amazon and e-commerce in this new year of 2018. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode214
Managing a 10 Million USD a month Amazon FBA Business in China with Patrick Zhang
GFA213. Welcome to episode 213 of the Global From Asia podcast! We have quite a treat on the show as many listeners have asked to hear more about Chinese Amazon FBA sellers and Amazon FBA business in China and this one will definitely come through with that request. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode213.
New Products, Team Updates, Keeping Momentum
GFAE025. There is lot of updates got some of the sadder news done at the beginning – combined with a battery too. New products, listeners and friends helping us along way and more! Will be doing these every other Friday – now Enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce025.
How To Setup My Own Online Store
As time goes by, people change, technology continuously develops, certain products get outdated, and so on. A good seller knows how to catch up and cope with these changes. Today, if you’re a seller who hasn’t ventured into online selling, then you could be missing a lot of opportunities. Read on about how to set up online store.
Plowing Through Between Western and Chinese Holiday Seasons
GFAE024. It is a bit harder to do business during holidays since orders should be and you have to make sure you get the manufacturer to finish on time and get the logistics out the door. Today we have Roland on the call and discuss how we are plowing through. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce024.