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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Read MoreIn this episode, Rico tells the business atmosphere in China amidst the Corona Virus Disease 2019.
Topics include:
How COVID19 immobilised businesses in China
Observation on the manufacturing sector
What the government might do if the situation doesn’t improve
Optimism on the business climate
In this Video Cast, Rico welcomes back Carl Nickel, An Entrepreneur who has gone through challenges with his Business Opportunities while in China. He continues his persistence and advices to find what you are passionate about so that you may always have the motivation to continue finding success despite the hurdles and obstacles you have to endure to get to the top.
Topics incl:
Teaching English in China
Working in an Oil Company
Why you should Do what you are passionate about
Managing Waste technology
Doing Business with Taiwan's President
Investors and gathering the team
Group Disbanding and investors pulling out
Joining his Dad's business upon coming back
Working 14 hours 7 days a week a way of life in China
