GFA188. We are back in Southeast Asia! Today we have one of our GFAVIP members, Gustaf Brystrom and he is sharing about how he manages a development team in Thailand. While we have already had a podcast about incorporating in Thailand, he also mentions some of the practical advice for doing it – as well as some priceless tips on how to do it as a foreign company with special permits and licenses. For full show notes of this podcast on team management in Thailand, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode188.
Structuring a New Equity Partnership and Joint Venture for E-Commerce with Edward Jacobson and Gregory Segal
GFAE003. Today’s show is another amazing one – we are talking to US lawyers about this venture. I reached out to Edward as he is a listener of the show and also active in the startup community here – attending some of our Global From Asia meetups in Shenzhen too. So glad I did – he brought his partner, Greg, from Jacobson Associates on the show as well and we have been having some deep discussions about structuring fba ecommerce partnership.
Overseeing Production of Your New Manufactured Product in China with Chris Oliva
GFA187. Part 2 of manufacturing knowledge overload! Last week was a bit more on protecting yourself in the growing F2C (Factory to Consumer) world – this week we are into manufacturing. So now you have the custom product idea, how do you make it a reality. Chris gives us insights on getting an MVP going all the way to mass production manufacturing and some really good tips in overseeing production of your new products. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode187
Deciding Where To Incorporate Your Amazon FBA Business with Mike Hartman
GFAE002. Where should you incorporate your Amazon FBA business? It’s our second show on the Global From Asia E-commerce series and while applications are still coming in – I need to prepare how to incorporate this new company. We talk on the show about transfer pricing and more tax planning. Its an exciting show – and we bring on Mike Hartman to share all about amazon fba corporate setup, let’s tune in! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce002.
Keeping a Competitive Advantage In Today’s Factory To Consumer (F2C) World with Christopher Oliva
GFA186. Wondering how to stay ahead in today’s factory direct to consumer business trend? We bring with us an electronics design engineer and China business expert on the show – Christopher Oliva who will share a wealth of knowledge about factory to consumer competition. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode186.
Questions When Starting On Amazon FBA E-Commerce with Meir Simhi
GFAE001. Welcome to the Global From Asia e-commerce series – Where you can follow along the progress of setting up a cross-border e-commerce business from start to finish. Hear insights of real product research, starting Amazon FBA e-commerce, China manufacturing, branding, marketing, and all the blood, sweat, and tears of building a global business from Asia, now let’s tune in! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/ecommerce001.
A Vietnamese Millenial’s Perspective on Changes and Growth in the Economy with Nhung Truong
GFA185. More Vietnam! Today we have Nhung Truong a local Vietnamese interpreter who has witnessed the rapid economic growth and changes in her country over the years. We dive into what she has seen, from her perspective, and get some insights on how to better do business in the booming Vietnamese economy. For full show notes on Vietnam economy growth, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode185.
Building an Internet Marketing Company in Saigon, Vietnam With Karl Kangur
GFA184. This episode is the second part of a two part series while I was in Vietnam – we have Karl Kangur, an internet marketing guru who is making moves in Saigon Vietnam. Learn some insights on how he came out to Saigon, as well as perspectives on local staff, company set up, and managing teams as well as the internet marketing in Saigon, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode184.
Guide to Relocating to Saigon, Vietnam with Jon Myers
GFA183. This week’s episode is for people who want to relocate to Saigon, Vietnam. It’s my first trip to Saigon, Vietnam and thanks so much to Jon’s tips and advice along the way – so as the trip comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to have Jon share some of these value bombs with you guys for your trip to Saigon – which if you ever spend time in Asia and you’re a business owner and entrepreneur – you gotta come out here and see the scene! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode183.
Strategies for Amazon FBA Germany Expansion with Nadine Eich
GFA182. Looking to crack the Amazon Europe market? It has been a hot topic, with one of our podcast episdoes with John Cavendish talking about gold rush in Amazon Europe. Today we bring you more! Nadine is a German herself and shares strategies and tips on Amazon FBA Germany,
Moving Back to America After Asia with Travis Darrow
GFA181. This week, episode, we have Travis Darrow who has a ton of experience in Asia . Travis has been back to America a couple years now and we got him on the show to share how it feels to go through the reverse culture shock. If you are wondering how it is moving back to America after life and career in Asia, stay tuned! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode181.
How Companies Can Do Chinese Competitive Market Research with Xiaoning
GFA180. Ever been curious how to do proper research before jumping into the Chinese market? Want to learn how a market research associate gets her analysis done? Then our guest for today’s episode, Xiaoning can help you with Chinese market research! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode180.
Managing Development in China with Rick Tang
GFA179. This week’s show we have a true entrepreneur – Rick Tang who talks managing development in China, about how he built his business by finding the right technology workers in China, managing the team, cashflow, times he has real estate finance issues, and more ups and downs of the roller coaster of business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode179.
Dealing With Unstable Environments as a Digital Nomad with Andrew Henderson
GFA178. Today’s show, we have Andrew Henderson talking about how it is being a digital nomad in asia. The episode tackles about a general overview of global citizenship, the trends we have both seen since starting business and where things may go. Of course, no one can predict the future, but based on past trends, Andrew gives us some insights and ideas on what can happen, enjoy! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode178.
Secret Shopper Buying From Your Chinese Factory, Loyalty Tests with Darren Whittaker
GFA177. This week’s show we have Darren Whitaker, talking about amazing ways to manufacture and manage your suppliers in China. He has been through quite a bit and shares some of his experiences and well as tips and tactics on how to best source and manufacture from China as well as talk about his services especially if you are in need of a secret shopper in China. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode177.
Building a Global Language Marketplace Inside China with Kevin Chen from italki
GFA176. This week’s show we have a special guest – Kevin Chen, founder and CEO of Italki .com – an authority marketplace for language learning around the world. Kevin will be sharing how he started his global language learning in China, the struggles, lessons, and celebrations he has been through building up the world’s top language learning marketplace, italki.com. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode176.
Should You Take a Dividend or a Salary From Your Business? in Hong Kong and Globally With Ray Ng
GFA175. How are you paying yourself? This is a hot topic from many listeners – as entrepreneurs, digital nomads, e-commerce sellers traveling the world- how do we pay ourselves? Its important to take care of ourselves – but also maximize the tax benefits – for Hong Kong as well as anywhere in the world. Today’s episode we have Ray Ng to talk about getting salary from business. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode175.
Coming to China, Exploring and Finding Your Career, Calling and Passion with Michael Mcgillicuddy
GFA174. This week is a fun one – we did a live meetup for Global From Asia just a few days before the Cross Border Summit – and I interviewed our musician, Michael McGillicuddy about his coming to China and finding his passion and what he loves. He did an amazing job singing at lunch on both days during our summit and has this to say about it :
The Second Amazon Gold Rush: Europe with John Cavendish
GFA173. This week’s show, we have John Cavendish who is an established seller in Europe. He will talk all about amazon Europe opportunities and learn many things as he tackles the disadvantages, advantages as well as the strategies he has done. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode173.
Deciding Where to Best Setup Your Business in China for Taxes with Fabian Knopf
GFA172. Today’s episode we have a topic that would be helpful for people who are asking where in China they should set up their company. Fabian Knopf will talk about challenges and tips on how to setup business in China.
Making Sure Your VAT Ducks Are In a Row on Amazon FBA with Claire Taylor
GFAB171. Are you a into business? Are you selling in Europe? Welcome everyone to episode 171 of Global From Asia, we have with us today the CEO and founder of SImplyVAT – Claire Taylor. In this episode, Claire will talk about your amazon fba VAT. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode171.
The Roller Coaster Ride of Business in China To Find Your True Calling with Leon Durupt
GFA170. Today’s show, we have Leon, the co-founder and a talented singer and musician at the Terrace in Shekou, Shenzhen. Leon tells how he got over to China, and some ins and outs of doing business in China as a foreigner. Specifically about restaurant and local business management, it is an interesting one for sure! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode170.
ICP & Wechat Store Positioning for Foreign Businesses in China with Chance Jiang
GFA169. Today’s episode, we have a nice guy who helps a lot of us foreigners understand Chinese tech business and policies – he is on the show to give us all insights and tools and tips on to get started on Chinese hosting and Wechat development.
Why Banking and Payments in Asia are so Painful with Simon Lim
GFA168. For this week’s show – Simon Lim here talks about Cross border payments and why Asia’s options are so painful! Tune in and find out more about all you need about banking in Asia! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode168.
Baopals: Your Friend To Help You Buy on Chinese E-Commerce
GFA167. For this week’s show – BaoPals – this startup has been growing like crazy and the founders are on the show to talk about the story and the growth – it’s a platform to help you buy from Chinese e-commerce sites via their system using English. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode167.