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EP 212 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Important Questions About Supplier Vetting 

Description:

Are you an entrepreneur looking for suppliers for your business? Rico answers important questions about supplier vetting.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Where to look for suppliers aside from Alibaba

  • Alibaba VS other suppliers

  • Common mistakes entrepreneurs make during the first contact with suppliers

  • How to find the right supplier in the market

  • Important questions to ask potential suppliers

This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.

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EP 200 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio: Profitable Sourcing in India with Meghla Bhardwaj

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.

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EP 199 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio: FB Ads with Jordan Glickman

Description: 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!

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EP 198 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Design for Manufacturing with Renaud Anjoran 

Description: Rico talks to Renaud Anjoran about design for manufacturing. In this sneak peek, he shares how factories can become interested in manufacturing your product.

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EP 197 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Material Sourcing, Pricing, and Crowdfunding in COVID-19

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!

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EP 196 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Creating SOPs, Setting up a Business, and COVID-19

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!

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EP 195 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Building a Brand in a very Difficult time with Alan Scanlan

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!

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EP 194 - China VS Southeast Asian Countries For Manufacturing

Where’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

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EP 192 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio - Influencer Marketing, Crowdfunding in COVID-19, with Nalin Chupetcharasopon

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!

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EP 191 - The Offbeat Life with Rico Ngoma

In 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

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EP 190 - On the Factory Floor Audio: How to Buy a Plastic Injection Mold Machine

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

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EP 189 - On the Factory Floor Audio: LED Assembly House

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

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EP 188 - On the Factory Floor Audio: Yoga & Athleisure Factory Visit

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

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EP 187 - On the Factory Floor Audio: Inside a High-end Leather Bag Factory

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

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EP 186 - On the Factory Floor Audio: Guangzhou Textile Railway Market

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

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EP 185 - On the Factory Floor Audio: Inside a Boutique Plastic Injection Mold and CNC Machine Factory

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

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EP 184 - On the Factory Floor Audio: Inside a High End Cigar & Whiskey Box Manufacturer

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

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EP 183 - Don’t Negotiate Too Much With Your Suppliers

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 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.

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EP 182 - Preparing for a Crowdfunding Campaign from a Sourcing Standpoint

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.

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EP 181 - Don't Be Fooled By "Overnight Factories"

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.

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