GlobalTQM | Sourcing and Manufacturing product in China for all entrepreneurs by David Hoffmann - Some Avoidable Costly Mistakes When Sourcing From China | Ep. 021

Some Avoidable Costly Mistakes When Sourcing From China | Ep. 021

10/15/19 • 11 min

GlobalTQM | Sourcing and Manufacturing product in China for all entrepreneurs by David Hoffmann

A few weeks ago, I was invited on the 2X eCommerce Podcast by Kunle Campbell. It's a show for entrepreneurs interested in eCommerce tips, strategies and best practices.

Talking to Kunle was great because he asked the right questions. It allowed me to cover some of the essentials you need to know if you’re running a business with plans to source products from China. In this podcast, you’ll discover:

What I believe is the main mistake startups make when sourcing products.
What’s changing in China and what’s in store for the future (hint: look outside China).
How I feel about the Trump-China tariffs.
My best tips for how to make the best of your visits to trade shows.
Why you should register your intellectual property in China.
And much more!

If you’re short on time or can’t listen to the interview, I’ve had it transcribed for you.

Helpful Resources

For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog.
Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups.
Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team.

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A few weeks ago, I was invited on the 2X eCommerce Podcast by Kunle Campbell. It's a show for entrepreneurs interested in eCommerce tips, strategies and best practices.

What I believe is the main mistake startups make when sourcing products.
What’s changing in China and what’s in store for the future (hint: look outside China).
How I feel about the Trump-China tariffs.
My best tips for how to make the best of your visits to trade shows.
Why you should register your intellectual property in China.
And much more!

If you’re short on time or can’t listen to the interview, I’ve had it transcribed for you.

Helpful Resources

For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog.
Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups.
Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team.

Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App

Follow Us On Social Media

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He Was Forced To Go To China To Save His Business But Now He's Launching His Own Brand | Ep. 020

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing one of our clients, Robert. His company sells designer lighting in South Africa.

Robert's company was the sole agent for an international lighting brand. They sold it successfully for over 10 years until the principal suddenly decided to drop them.

This left Robert in a predicament. A large part of his business was now gone and they had to make some changes fast.

After a mutual friend introduced us and we had a long chat about his options, Robert decided to take a trip to China.

Nearly 2 years after that first "expedition" to China, I sat down with Robert to talk about his journey into sourcing from China, what his experience was like, and his plans for the future of his brand.

In this podcast, you'll discover:

The power of building a brand in China
The challenges you'll face sourcing products and customizing them with Chinese manufacturers
The recipe for success: what it takes from you that many business owners ignore
The reality of the journey vs. your expectations
And much more!

If you're short on time or can't listen to the interview, I've had it transcribed for you.

Helpful Resources