EP 209 - John Graham Harper Saga: Episode 4 Part 1 of Getting Scammed in China

Description:

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

EP 208 - SFA Digital Summit HighPoint Audio: Creative Launch Strategy for E-commerce with Michael Michelini

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.

Ep 142 - Dropping Corporate NY for Amazon FBA in Manila w/ David Abusiewiez of Alpha Rock Capital

In this episode, Rico interviews David Abusiewiez of Alpha Rock Capital. David shares his journey of leaving the US to start a company in the Philippines.

Topics include:

Leaving the comfort zone to start the Asian adventure
Profile of western entrepreneurs in Manila.
What it’s like living in the Philippines?
How Alpha Rock started
Best moments living in the Philippines

Business, Source Find Asia, Lifestyle, Amazon FBA, NetworkingRicoMarch 26, 2020YouTube, SFA, Philippines, Facebook Ads, Amazon FBAComment

Ep 52 - Traveling in Yangshuo County, Guanxi

In this episode Rico and Nick travel to Yangshou, a scenic mountain town with a lot of history.
Yangshuo lies to the southeast of Guilin and in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Since being introduced by 'Lonely Planet' in 1980, it greets an increasing number of visitors annually.

Topics Incl:

* "Bangers and Mash"

* Smelly blankets and other bus adventures.

* Prices in Yangshou

* Rico Approved food places

China, Amazon FBA, Business, Alibaba, Manufacturing, Source Find AsiaRicoFebruary 23, 2018marketing, factories, Suppliers, sourcingComment

Ep 51 - Advantages of Investing Time in China Now w/ Nick Nerov

On a train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, Nick Nerov, a rapidly expanding Amazon FBA player - shares him experiences globe trotting and explains his decision to move to China to kick his FBA business into 5th gear.

Topics Inc.

* The benefits of investing (time) in China in 2018

* Doing business in China just takes longer, be patient

* How being on the ground makes your a priority to suppliers

* Some of the "fuckery" that goes on behind the scenes

* Learning from people A few steps ahead of you

China, Amazon FBA, Business, Alibaba, Manufacturing, Source Find AsiaRicoFebruary 8, 2018marketing, factories, Suppliers, sourcingComment

Ep 49 - Rico & Noam Catch Up

Rico and Noam strike again! In this episode, two old friends recap the period since their last podcast. They talk about business, vacations, health and life in Thailand/China.

Topics Incl:

*Rico & Noam's Company Updates

*When You Should Get A China Business Licence

*Revenue Growth

*Post-vacation Productivity

*The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster Ride

Lifestyle, China, Amazon FBARicoJanuary 12, 2018chiang mai, thailand, marketingComment

Ep 47 - Registering a Company in Mainland China - Should You Do It

In this weeks episode, Rico does an in-depth analysis of the processes required in registering your company in China. He talks pros and cons and reveals a few pro tips to make your business life
in China much easier.

Topics inc.

How and where to register your company.
When to open office in Mainland China vs Hong Kong.
Tips on taxes and banking.
Personnel (positions you need)
Registration costs (including bank balance requirements)

Business, China, Amazon FBA, Enter China, Manufacturing, Source Find AsiaRicoNovember 16, 2017business registration, red tap, scaling, management, Suppliers, hustleComment

Ep 40 - Making $15k A Month PROFIT through Amazon FBA w/ Nick Nerov

In this episode Nick Nerov, a big time Amazon FBA player making 5 figures a month in profit (USD) selling on the platform - will share pearls of wisdom with Rico and his listeners. These two good friends will share advice, laughs and experience.

Topics Incl:

The Spirit of the Entrepreneur
First steps to get on Amazon.
Bro-Hands...
What do when the FBA goldrush ends
The nuts and bolts of business growth
Importance of good suppliers
Praising Rico!!!
Rico EXPOSED!!!

Amazon FBA, China, Business, Alibaba, Networking, Lifestyle, ManufacturingRicoMay 18, 2017relationships Comments

Ep 24 - A 6 Month of Review of The Podcast

In this short but sweet episode ChinaMike and Rico broke down their favourite Made in China Podcast episodes from the first 6 months of podcast (at the time of the recording).

All podcast episodes mentioned are listed in the resources.

Amazon FBA, Business, ChinaRicoMay 19, 2016Comment

Ep 14 - Author, Amazon FBA Expert, Electronics Sourcing Guru - Manuel Becvar from ImportDojo.com

One of best interviews we've done thus far on the podcast. Manuel Becvar is a renaissance man based out of Hong Kong & Bangkok, with over 10 years of experience sourcing electronics in China and two successful companies. He took us to school on topics such as:

Why he never took the leap from Hong Kong to mainland China
The sourcing skills he's mastered through his electronics trading company Mandarin-Gear and translating those into a successful Amazon FBA Coaching venture called ImportDojo
If Amazon will try to kill the competition and take all the knowledge/skills learnt from it's sellers
When an FBA seller should consider shipping via Air vs Sea
His FBA launch process and favourite marketing tactics
What the main differences are between Alibaba & Global Sources
The importance of networking and giving value without expecting anything return

Amazon FBA, AlibabaRicoFebruary 20, 2016Comment

Ep 10 - Starting an Amazon FBA Business & How Being in China Will Save Your Butt (With Zam Tual)

Rico sat down with Zam Tual, a successful Amazon FBA Seller, to break down the benefits of being based in China while setting up your Amazon FBA business. Topics covered incl:

Zam's process of identifying the best selling products on FBA
The must have apps for any FBA seller
His first product failures and how he's launched 2 highly profitable products since
The #1 FREE resource that will teach you how to build, launch and sustain a successful FBA business
What level of customization he's doing and how it takes his product quality to the next level
The future of FBA and how to stay relevant in a saturated market
How being in or having connections in China has saved Zam's ass on numerous occasions

Amazon FBARicoDecember 7, 2015 Comments

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