Interesting one on one with SourceFindAsia CEO Rico Ngoma and Gary Huang - Founder of 80/20 Sourcing and the 7 Figure Seller Summit. Gary has helped thousands of e-commerce entrepreneurs save time and money sourcing product from China and scale their businesses. He talks about selling online on Amazon, eBay, etc., but most specially the 7 Figure Seller Summit which you wouldn’t want to miss. Check out this video to find out why.
In this episode, Rico shares with us what happened with his company last year and plans for 2023.Rico will take us through his company's accomplishments in 2022 and give us insights into his company's vision for 2023, including new projects and initiatives they plan to undertake.In the Q&A portion, Rico will answer questions from our listeners:Difference between Western New Year and Chinese New Year the people do not know.Percentage of clients that recommend SFA’s servicesHow long will it take for SFA to become familiar with a client’s account to take over the functionWhich of Rico’s businesses he enjoys and would keepRico’s profession if he were not an entrepreneurWhether you're a business owner looking to manufacture your products in China or simply curious about the Chinese manufacturing industry, this episode is for you. Join us as we delve into the world of Chinese manufacturing with Rico Ngoma on the Made in China Podcast.
This week's episode was a first! We got the chance to interview a fan of the podcast, he reached to us via email, Rico met him for drinks in the Guangzhou IFC Tower and now he's guest on the show. His name is Ryan Flynn, he's a designer in NYC, who works for a multi-national sportswear brand as their Design Director - specifically in their athletic footwear department. Topics Discussed Incl:When working with Chinese trading companies is actually the best option for you What happens when your factory switches out materials on you Dealing with China remotely Ensuring you get the best out of your designs when certain materials are expensive How he gets high volume orders done with insane time constraints
DESCRIPTION#FromTheArchiveGoals are important for business people. Goal setting is a method of determining what you would like to achieve in life and the specific actions you will take to reach your goals.As we approach the new year, Rico and ChinaMike talk about the importance of setting goals for the entrepreneurs.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONOne goal they succeeded and one goal they failed at last year and why.What they've learned about goal setting through trial and errorBalancing realism and optimismHow announcing your goals publicly holds you accountable
DESCRIPTIONHere Rico and Allan discuss a few topics like hiring a personal assistant and Rico’s sales experience.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONRico’s goal of getting a personal assistantHow his PA make his life more efficientRico’s sales experience as a teen
Rico talks to Aladdin Farre about the media industry in China. Aladin is a content producer who has worked in both China and France. He moved to China in 2015 and some years later founded a company called China Compass Productions with the aim to help content and stories cross borders.Rico and Aladin discussed what are the criteria in producing a good documentary and the difference of French and Chinese media. POINTS OF DISCUSSIONSWestern media vs Chinese mediaChina’s Dragon StampForeign movies in ChinaWhere is China’s media industry going?Making content in ChinaUseful skills in the media industryAladdin’s recommendations (podcast, book, series)
DESCRIPTIONRico talks to Aladdin Farre about the media industry in China. Aladin is a content producer who has worked in both China and France. He moved to China in 2015 and some years later founded a company called China Compass Productions with the aim to help content and stories cross borders.Rico and Aladin discussed what are the criteria in producing a good documentary and the difference of French and Chinese media. POINTS OF DISCUSSIONSTypes of documentaryMoving to ChinaRico plans on making a documentary about his fatherWhat are the qualities of a good documentaryHow to stay relevantAladin’s struggle in ChinaDoing media in China versus other countries
DESCRIPTIONIf you’re searching for something to watch or listen to, Rico and ChinaMike talk about the movies, series, and podcast that hooked them recently.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONHow young people use DiscordJoe Rogan with Yeoman ParkRico and China Mike’s recommended contentSFA Discord
DESCRIPTIONWhat’s going on in China now? Rico and ChinaMike talk about random things about China.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONSituation of Basketball in ChinaViewing Covid as common diseaseWhat the banks are doing during CovidWhere is China going?Why Rico wants to stay in the Philippines for business?Business transitions in CovidWhere SFA is heading?The SFA Discord Community
DESCRIPTIONRico talks to Evan Tate of Brutal Buddha before the launch of their new product line. Check out the great deal!!!POINTS OF DISCUSSION Brutal Buddha’s MissionBusiness journey and changes last yearLessons from the past yearBusiness growth during CovidProduct launch detailsImportant qualities of leadersThe story behind the new productsProduct line, Product dealsWhat’s in the next 5 to 10 years
DESCRIPTIONRico talks to former employees, Luc and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONBlockchain in AfricaFrustrations in doing business in developing countriesLiving in different countriesWhy the Philippines is interesting to live in?Productivity in remote workWork from home or rent an office?Business milestones during the pandemicChanges in Rico’s work-life balanceDealing with burnout
DESCRIPTIONRico talks to former employees, Lucy and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONPros and Cons of living in 2 different countries as a kidOn Relationships: finding someone with the same mindsetStarting a company and InvestmentsLove-Hate relationship with ChinaSFA customer baseDigital AssetsMarketing ShiftExpanding to the PhilippinesRico talks about personal long term plans
DESCRIPTIONRico talks to former employees, Lucy and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONAxie Infinity, Crypto in the PhilippinesKeeping in touch with former colleaguesEgo, Foreigners, and English Teachers in ChinaIssues of living and doing business in China todayGuangzhou during the pandemicDigital RelationshipsHow Covid affected their life and career
DESCRIPTIONRico talks to former employees, Lucy and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONHow they got the job at SFAExperience in Asia and working for SFAWhat they learned from SFAWhat are they up to
DESCRIPTIONRico and ChinaMike talk about business payments in China. With all the stricter rules and regulations when it comes to payment transactions, it is becoming a greater challenge day by day.POINTS OF DISCUSSIONForecast about upcoming business difficulties in ChinaWhy China will still be significant in businesses for years to come.Anti-China vibe in the USHow to manage mass production as a company with no presence in China.SFA on Discord
DESCRIPTIONRico and Allan share more about doing business with Event Fuel and PayPal. On the side note, they also talk about wedding plans. No, it’s not Rico’s (yet).POINTS OF DISCUSSIONBig companies take time to make paymentsWhy Rico enjoys working with “in between” companiesAllan’s assessment with Events Fuel projectTalking about Company Values: Fairness in BusinessPersonal Stuff: Allan’s wedding plansStoicism, Journaling, and Digital Detox
DESCRIPTIONRico and Alan share updates about working on a project, Events Fuel and PayPal.They discuss the challenges they had to go through especially the shipping. POINTS OF DISCUSSIONIssues with taxes in the PhilippinesBig problem with the freight industry and the supply chainAdvantage of having an employee from the country where you’re doing business.Major Obstacle: ShippingCultural barriers in businessDifficulty of starting sourcing businessWorking In Your Business VS Working On Your BusinessAnother PayPal project for Christmas
DESCRIPTIONPart 2. In this episode Young Jaymee shares how she met Rico and eventually started working for SFA. And get to know what’s very special about our Content Manager. POINTS OF DISCUSSIONYoung Jaymee “The Plug”How Young Jaymee’s passion to help got her started working with RicoImportance of Connections (part 2)Young Jaymee as SFA Content ManagerHer unique skill set that landed her the jobJaymee and Rico’s friendship over the yearsHow crazy can Jaymee get when helping othersSource Find Asia Discord GroupYoung Jaymee on her future plans
Part 1. Get to know “Young Jaymee”, the newest addition to Source Find Asia’s family. Young Jaymee is the Content Manager from the Philippines. POINTS OF DISCUSSIONJaymee’s passion to help peopleWanting freedom, running away from home, and more about her colorful backgroundImportance of connections in life in generalHow and why she started her freelancing journeyHow working online gave her a more balanced lifeCommon issues of hiring staff from Southeast AsiaHow to find good online employeesStory of a wasted opportunity
DESCRIPTIONTwo years into the pandemic, Rico asks Mike about the current business atmosphere in China where he is based. How different is the situation now in Asia’s economic giant for foreign businesspeople?POINTS OF DISCUSSIONHow the pandemic affected the Podcast releaseWhat’s up with Mike almost a year after the last MIC podcastWhy it’s getting more difficult for high profile people in ChinaWhy Rico won’t talk politics to Chinese peopleLockdowns in Shanghai and ShenzhenWhere is China heading?
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