Posts tagged Communication
EP 160 - Rico on 90-Day FBA Challenge by FBA Lifestyle
EP 160 - Rico on 90-Day FBA Challenge by FBA Lifestyle

In this episode, Rico appears on the 90-day FBA hosted by Riley Bennet, founder of Amazing Marketing Co. (an Amazon Marketing Company), and host of a travel blog called Livin’ That Life. Here he presents the 4 Steps to Find Quality Suppliers in China.

Episode notes:

  • Searching for Suppliers, Assessing Quality, Finalizing your order, Elevating your relationship

  • How to spot a trading company from a factory, Communicating to Chinese Factories

  • Dealing with non-English speaking Chinese staff, asking relevant questions point-blank

  • Charging or paying in RMB or USD, Applying for Import/Export License, Shipment best practices

  • Consolidating samples from different suppliers, Setting up contracts for OEM and ODM projects

  • Translating contracts with Hongkongese Lawyers, Verification of Business License of a Chinese company

  • Communication Channels when doing transactions with factories/suppliers in China

  • The importance of building connections and relationships with salespersons

  • Understanding how the factory operates and its chain-of-command

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Business, Source Find Asia, Networking, LifestyleRicoYouTube, SFA, Marketing, Communication, Amazon FBAComment
EP 159 - Andrew Smith on the Importance of Communication and Cross-Cultural Skills
EP 159 - Andrew Smith on the Importance of Communication and Cross-Cultural Skills

In this episode, we hear from a person that has a great passion for Communication. He has worked with clients that do business in Asia. Let’s tune in to hear from Andrew Smith. In this interview, Andrew talks about the importance of cross-cultural skills and communication, also how Tim Ferriss’s 4-Hour Work Week changed his mindset.

Episode Notes:

  • Asian Countries varying from each other, How Andrew got started, his passion for Communication

  • The struggle of shifting mindset from working for a company to starting a business

  • Learning new skill sets, surrounding yourself with like-minded people, finding a mentor, joining significant groups on Social Media

  • Tim Ferriss’s 4-Hour Work Week, Focusing on what really matter to achieve your goals

  • Being efficient and optimizing your time, driving your business in different ways

  • Andrew’s coaching program, Remote work will be the future of workplaces

  • The need to do good business, having great communication and cross-cultural skills

  • Difference between doing business in the West and in Asia, Showing up and being consistent

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Business, Source Find Asia, NetworkingRicoYouTube, SFA, Marketing, Crowdfunding, Remote Team, Mindset, 4-Hour Work Week, CommunicationComment