Welcome to our first ever LIVE talk show! Have a few guests coming on, and will talk about the news in this very newsletter – learn how to tune in (we have a few options) and other details here at www.globalfromasia.com/talk/ We have closed out of early bird for next month’s cross border business trip, doing Chinese … Read More
Old School Vs Now: How This Hong Kong Agency Has Developed Through Changing Times with Joseph Ng
GFA142. Today, we are back in Hong Kong and have a fun story. I deal with a lot of Hong Kong accountants and CPAs, and one that I have gotten to know a bit is Joseph Ng – we had some great calls and discussions about his firm’s development, changing times in Hong Kong CPA story. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode142.
Equity Crowdfunding On a Global Level with Nathan Rose
GFA141. This week we have Nathan Rose – an equity crowdfunding expert giving us some tips on how we can raise money for our startups and businesses. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode141.
Selling on Amazon without Investing a Fortune with Brad Degraw
GFA140. Today’s episode is all about USA domestic selling on Amazon. Not yet ready to invest in large MOQs with Chinese factories? Don’t let that get in your way – Brad Degraw is on today to explain how you can get started with low upfront investment. For more FBA from USA full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode140.
EU VAT Regulations for E-commerce and Amazon Sellers with Ivo Oltmans
GFA139. In this episode, we will have some insights on selling to Amazon EU – dealing with VAT and taxes. Ivo Oltmans will share more about EU Vat Tax International. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode139.
Bargaining Price and Switching Factories in China with Peter Zapf
GFA138. On today’s blog, we have Pete to give us some insights about switching factories and price negotiating! This will especially be a helpful show for those already dealing with factories looking for some more middle to advanced ideas. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode138.
Product Development to Amazon FBA Lessons Learned with Chris Thomas
GFA137. So today’s show is a fun one, Chris Thomas, a listener, client, and friend shares all his story of product development and getting into Amazon FBA and product Hibermate – he’s been through a ton and I’m sure you’ll get some great value from this one as well as some new design problems. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode137.
Selling your Amazon FBA Listing / Business with Coran Woodmass
GFA136. Today we have a treat- Coran Woodmass is on the show giving some massive value bombs on how you can sell your FBA business for decent returns – as well as a special offer to help listeners out. To know more about selling FBA business, listen in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode136.
Losing Your Passport? Losing Residency? Stories of a World Business Traveler with Esther Jacobs
GFA135. Have you ever had the issue of losing passport or losing your Residency? Esther Jacobs, a world business traveler share s with us her experience with passport issues in her home country of Holland. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode135.
Thailand Company Incorporation Dos & Don’ts With Karsten Aichholz
GFA134. This week’s show will continue Global From Asia’s excursion out of Hong Kong and China. This time, it’s in Thailand! Let’s dig in more for tips and guides for a Thailand company setup. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode134.
Philippines Company Setup Overview & Banking Procedures with David Elefant
GFA133. Looking to setup a company in the Philippines? What is involved, what are the upkeep? We have expert David Elefant on the show explaining the ins and outs- check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode133 for full notes
Chinese Factory Inspections, Tips, Tricks and Insights with John Niggl
GFA132. For this week’s show, we have John Niggl from Intouch Quality, a full service QC company – and he is sharing with us some common things you should look for when doing Chinese factory inspections – if you are even doing them at all
Silicon Valley vs Hong Kong Startup Ecosystem with Edith Yeung of 500 Startups
GFA131. Today’s episode – we have a special guest, Edith Yeung, a venture partner at 500 startups. I was fortunate enough to catch up with her at the Rise Conference and she is kind enough to come on the podcast today and share about her perspective on the startup scene differences between Hong Kong and Silicon Valley. She is in HK a lot so maybe we can catch her more – let’s listen in and find out what she has to say about HK startups! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode131.
Defining Product Specifications For Your Manufacturing in China with Saral Kochar
GFA130. This week we are going to talk about product specs, or as we call them here tech packs! Our guest, Saral will give us some ideas on how to better prepare for your manufacturing in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode130.
Shipping & Logistics Options from China & Hong Kong with Nick Bartlett
GFA129. Today’s show, we have Nick Bartlett to talk about shipping and logistics from China and Hong Kong. Nick’s sales force is qualified as freight consultants – their services expand across all different methods of shipping and advice. Find out more about shipping and logistics HK and China more. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode129.
First Time China Trade Show Experience with Amazon Seller Danny McMillan
GFA128. For this week’s show – we have Danny McMillan who was also a speaker at the Global Sources Smart China Sourcing Summit last month and we thought it would be cool to get him on the podcast to share his experience visiting the trade shows in China for the first time. This guy has great Amazon skills and shared a lot about PPC at the summit, but here he is sharing some fun and insightful tips on how he approached the trade show, so let’s dig into his Trade Show experience more.
Following Up After a Busy China Trade Show Season with Matt Kowalak
GFA127. Today’s podcast we have Matt Kowalak who will share what people should do after they finish a China sourcing trade show, how to follow up and more. For full show notes on China trade show, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode127.
Rise Conference coming to Hong Kong with Casey Lau
GFA126. The Rise Conference is coming at the end of this month. It will be the 2nd one now here in Hong Kong – for those who do not kno what the Rise conference is all about, find out more in this podcast episode. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode126.
Sales Lead Generation Differences in Asia from New York City with Gilbert Joa
GFA125. In this podcast episode, we will be talking about sales and marketing! What a lot of us need but often ignore and focus on other things. Gilbert Joa is here sharing his sales and marketing tactics. The show actually is extremely helpful – not only for Hong Kong and Asia – but anywhere in the world – so keep your notebooks out and let’s get listening! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode125.
Amazon FBA Sourcing: Finding The Right Product, Direct From China with Greg Mercer
GFA124. This week’s show is going to be quite a special one – we have Greg Mercer, CEO of JungleScout giving us some tips on finding the right product to sell on Amazon, with a special focus on Chinese suppliers and Amazon FBA sourcing. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode124.
China Sourcing & Manufacturing (3D Printing) Future Predictions in 2025 with Dr. Neale O’Connor
GFA123. This week’s show, we have Dr. Neale O’Connor to discuss about 3D printing and China sourcing in the year 2025. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode123.
Post Cross Border Summit Cross Culture Reflections w/ Mea Boykins
GFA122. Today’s show we have our Cross Border Summit co-organizer Mea Boykins on – we met the next morning after a hyperactive full day conference to chat about how we started working together, how she came over to Asia, some insights on cross culture teams and cross cultural events and international business and what she is up to next. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode122.
Wrapping Our Heads Around to the Counterfeits Economy in China with Hugo Garcia-Cotte
GFA121. In today’ podcast, we have Hugo – whom I met at a few startup events in Shenzhen back in the day. We are going to talk about counterfeit in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode121.
Comparing Early days of Crowdfunding & Tips for Those New To Crowdfunding with Vitor Santa Maria
GFA120. We have crowdfunding veteran Vitor Santa Maria in today’s episode as he discusses how it was in the early days and how to stay competitive in today’s market. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode120.
Tricks and Challenges On How To Get A Wearable (Leather + Tech) Product into Production
GFA119. For this week’s podcast, we have Matthew Chow from Go Qi wireless. Matthew Chow has been making leather goods for export for over 15 years but only just starting with tech items, today he shares the new issues presented with wearable tech and gives tips for those following in these footsteps. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode119.