Description: Rico talks to social entrepreneur Payman Lorenzo about the ethics of social enterprise. He also shares where to begin your social enterprise journey.
This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.
Read MoreDescription:
When John Graham Harper started a gym business that took a loan to fund his business. Until he got scammed by the “buyer” or the person that had a deal with him. This is an update episode of that saga.
Important Notes:
Being stopped at the border because of an alleged court case
Loaning his way to fund his gym business and everything went south
Being threatened by about his life
What is it like fighting through China’s legal system
Gathering evidence to make the appeal
China’s enforcement court coming after him
Hustling his way to settle the case
The scammer using the loopholes in the system to get to John
Paying Lawyer fees, penalties and others
Staying positive throughout his experience
What is the Chinese Legal System as an expat based in China
Description: Rico asks Michael Michelini about creative launch strategy for e-commerce businesses.
Notes:
Importance of Brand Story
Content Creation and Brand Building
Advantages of Western Sellers
Recommendations on Affiliate Programs
This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.
Read MoreDescription: Vance Lee talks about Kickstarter - how it works, difference with Amazon, and launching a successful campaign.
This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.
Read MoreDescription: Rico interviews Francois Jaffres of Noviland about shipping and logistics. He gives advice to first-time shippers and buyers about choosing freight forwarding companies, necessary paperwork from China to the US, among others.
This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.
Read MoreIn this episode, Fredrik Gronkvist shares his advice about product compliance.
Fredrik is a co-founder of Asiaimportal Limited. This interview is part of Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.
Read MoreRico talks about how conscious are they when choosing their Outro Music in the early days of Made in China Podcast. In this bonus episode, they talk about how relevant it is to them and how would you understand them through music.
Music in the Podcast:
Fire and Desire by Drake
Controlla by Drake
Tell Me by RL Grime
Flashing Lights by Kanye West
Read MoreHere’s a snippet from SFA Digital Summit with Insight Quality founder Andy Church. In this episode, Rico and Andy talk about client inspection of products.
For more details about SFA Digital Summit, check out the link below.
Read MoreRico talks about how conscious are they when choosing their Outro Music in the early days of Made in China Podcast. In this bonus episode, they talk about how relevant it is to them and how would you understand them through music.
Music in the Podcast:
Lullabies Remix by Yuna
We Rise by San Holo
Grammys by Drake feat. Future
Read MoreWhere have you been Rico? 2021 Update
What is the SFA Digital Summit
Why are we doing a Digital Summit
Traveling in the Philippines during the Chinese New Year
Transition internally in the Company
I think I got COVID (not confirmed, though)
Keeping myself healthy in the Pandemic
Upcoming Podcast Episodes and more Video Content
Getting a call from NEAT Commerce
How convenient NEAT for Entrepreneurs
How does NEAT fit into our transactions
Description: E-commerce leader Meghla Bhardwaj shares her expertise about Sourcing in India. In this SFA Digital Summit preview, she discusses some advantages and disadvantages of sourcing from India.
Check this week’s episode for more information.
Read MoreDescription: Online marketing agency owner Jordan Glickman shares insights on FB ADS. In this sneak peek, he talks about creating an offer, copywriting, and creatives. Check this out!
Read MoreDescription: Rico talks to Renaud Anjoran about design for manufacturing. In this sneak peek, he shares how factories can become interested in manufacturing your product.
Read MoreDescription: 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!
Read MoreDescription: 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!
Read MoreDescription: 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!
Read MoreWhere’s better to source products? China or Southeast Asia?
In this podcast, Rico weighs in on 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 Market Research, Influencer Marketing, Crowdfunding in COVID-19, and much more. Check it out!
Read MoreIn this episode, Debbie Arcangeles speaks with Rico from The Offbeat Life:
“Over the last 5 years, his company has exported over USD 15 million worth of goods globally. Basically, if you want to make something in China — he’s your guy!”
Important Notes:
Living an Offbeat Life
Being an old soul
Moving to China
Being a big fan of Tim Ferriss
Enjoying High Peak times
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
