Made in China Podcast: International Business | Cr

Description: Here is one of the topics that we will cover at the Summit. This videocast tackles on why being on the ground is not enough, how to deal with material prices mark up, Crowdfunding in COVID-19, and much more. Check it out!\r\n

Description: Here is one of the topics that we will cover at the Summit. This videocast tackles on Creating SOPs in an uncertain time and what is the impact of Amazon Business in COVID-19. Check it out!\r\n

Description: Here is one of the topics that we will cover at the Summit. This videocast tackles Launching a brand during a protest and a pandemic, partnering with Digital Marketers, and much more. Check it out!

Where’s better to source products? China or Southeast Asia? In this podcast, Rico weighs in this frequently asked question. Notes on:   infrastructure/logistics cost of living wage machinery communication

Description: Here is one of the topics that we will cover at the Summit. This videocast tackles the importance of Branding, Budgeting, and how to Create a Brand during COVID-19, and much more. Check it out!

Description: Here is one of the topics that we will cover at the Summit. This videocast tackles the importance of Market Research, Influencer Marketing, Crowdfunding in COVID-19, and much more. Check it out!

This is the audio form of the series “On The Factory Floor.” This episode tackles on how to buy a Plastic Injection Mold Machine Important Notes: Rico’s unexpected bus ride and cancelled plans Spot if the factory has flow to the production How clean is the factory Are there instructions given to the workers Do the different workstations Who oversees the production Different floors and offices Conclusion or Factory Rating

This is the audio form of the series “On The Factory Floor.” In this episode, Rico visits a LED assembly house. NOTE: This is a videocast. For visual representation, please check our Youtube Channel. Important Notes: Spot if the factory has flow to the production How clean is the factory Are there instructions given to the workers Do the different workstations Who oversees the production Different floors and offices Conclusion or Factory Rating

This is the audio form of the series “On The Factory Floor.” In this episode, Rico looks at what’s inside a yoga & athleisure factory. NOTE: This is a videocast. For visual representation, please check our Youtube Channel. Important Notes: Spot if the factory has flow to the production How clean is the factory Are there instructions given to the workers Do the different workstations Who oversees the production Different floors and offices Conclusion or Factory Rating

This is the audio form of the series “On The Factory Floor.” This episode describes what’s inside a boutique plastic injection mold & CNC machine factory. NOTE: This is a videocast. For visual representation, please check our Youtube Channel. Important Notes: Spot if the factory has flow to the production How clean is the factory Are there instructions given to the workers Do the different workstations Who oversees the production Different floors and offices Conclusion or Factory Rating

This is the first audio form of a series we’re calling “On The Factory Floor.” This episode describes what it’s like to be at the Guangzhou Textile Railroad Market. NOTE: This is a videocast. For visual representation, please check our Youtube Channel. Important Notes: What it’s like to be in the Guangzhou Project Bring Physical Samples with you when roaming around the Market Selecting the right Supplier/Manufacture for your product Research your stuff before going to the Market See how a Sales Agent respond to you How important to keep in touch with your old contacts/suppliers

This is the first audio form of a series we’re calling “On The Factory Floor.” This episode describes what’s inside a high-end cigar & whiskey box manufacturer. Important Notes: spot if the factory has flowed to the production How clean is the factory Are there instructions given to the workers Do the different workstations Who oversees the production Different floors and offices Conclusion or Factory Rating

This is the audio form of the series “On The Factory Floor.” This episode describes what’s inside a boutique plastic injection mold & CNC machine factory. Important Notes: spot if the factory has flowed to the production How clean is the factory Are there instructions given to the workers Do the different workstations Who oversees the production Different floors and offices Conclusion or Factory Rating

Obviously, 2017-2018 was a different time. Rico shares a fresh take on Negotiating too much with your factory. If you are talking to a factory right now, listen to this. By the we are launching a free evergreen conference that we’re running year-round. Along with enthralling topics in the physical manufacturing space. Sound off in the comments section below for specific topics that you want to hear, and questions that you want answered.

Description: Citing Coolest Cooler Crowdfunding in Kickstarter, Rico lays down some key-points that can help you prepare a successful Crowdfunding when launching your first ODM product in the market. Important Notes: - Focusing more on Marketing and not Sourcing - Don’t over complicate your first Product - Allocate Enough Time for Mass Production - Plan ahead, and allocate enough Budget - 4 Key-points for Preparing a Crowdfunding By the way we are launching a free evergreen conference that we’re running year-round. Along with enthralling topics in the physical manufacturing space. Sound off in the comments section below for specific topics that you want to hear, and questions that you want answered.

Description: From their experience of inspecting many factories over the past, Rico shares subtleties and how to spot them when you are about to be fooled by an “Overnight Factory.” If you want to know more, make sure to listen to this podcast until the end.  By the way, we are launching a free evergreen conference that we’re running year-round. Along with enthralling topics in the physical manufacturing space. Sound off in the comments section below for specific topics that you want to hear, and questions that you want to be answered.

In this episode, Rico describes what it’s like to experience Chinese New Year in China. He shares the contrasts of the week-long holiday compared to the normal days in the country. Make sure to tune in and get some tips on what to do next year! By the way, we are launching a free evergreen conference that we’re running year-round. Along with enthralling topics in the physical manufacturing space. Sound off in the comments section below for specific topics that you want to hear, and questions that you want to be answered.

Description: Rico looks back to the previous employees he had, how he managed them. He also talks about transitioning from being a lone wolf to a manager. He also shares about how to let go of that control to someone that will manage a team in the company. - Previous employees, current employees, and high retention rates in SFA - The difficulties when hiring employees, building an identity being en employee - His teaching experience in Organic, working with his students - Being too “Buddy-buddy” to his early staff, separating himself from his staff - Having good employees, and spreading his self too thin on SFA - Hiring inexperienced staff and delegating tasks that got out of hand - Being reminded of the values and ethos of the company by an employee - Shifting his mindset from employee to employer, setting boundaries and core values - Trusting your own staff more

- SFA very first project, Prodigy, manufacturing toys for a client - Feeling about not giving enough value to the project - Taking the steering wheel to the whole project - Vetting the factories that ChinaMike knew, visiting multiple factories - Trusting my gut for a sound decision for the project - Receiving bad samples from factories that a client chose - Founding the right factory and having backup - Learning a lot from your initial clients, people approaching SFA for fixing factory problems - Put your foot down when you know what’s best for the project - Saying NO to clients rather than getting blamed for a bad project management