China Sourcing Strategies PLUS Alibaba to Build a Serious Supply Chain for your Startup – ATK095
Summary: Sourcing products from China can be nightmare, but it's necessary for Kickstarters and entrepreneurs. Today Matt Kowalak brings a decade of product sourcing expertise to help businesses find suppliers and manufacturers to help their companies grow and increase product profit margins. It's China Product Sourcing 101....plus a ton more!<br> <br> Key Business Takeaways(I know it's a lot!)<br> <br> * Ways to turn teaching English abroad into an incredible life experience<br> * Why entrepreneurs often make awful employees<br> * How to find business partners and cofounders to create powerful enterprises<br> * The keys to sourcing products from China and strategies to make it happen<br> * Alibaba vs sourcing agents and understanding Chinese manufacturing<br> * Why you've got to have a vision to create a story worth telling<br> * How having history makes products seem more real and valuable<br> * Why entrepreneurs must understand 100% product production to get it right<br> * The reason creators must take responsibility for product rather than relying on manufacturer<br> * Getting factories on board for small run Kickstarter campaigns<br> * The pros and cons of living near your factory<br> * The 10% padding rule to supply chain success<br> * How to understand the mindset of manufacturers for success<br> * Lead time and looking at how it affects your business planning<br> * Juggling suppliers and startup management strategies for sourcing<br> * Anticipating issues before they arise and planning for success<br> * The reason you NEED multiple suppliers to stay safe<br> <br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.chinaopportunitypodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chinaopportunitypodcast.com</a><br> * tropicalmba.com<br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Connect with Matt<br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/mattkowalak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@mattkowalak</a><br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Shido Stand<br> The simple standing desk that does more.<br> <br> <a title="Shido Stand" href="http://shido.co"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a title="A standing desk that's also a computer case!" href="http://shido.co">Learn more now!</a><br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Love the Show? Leave us a Review<br> <a href="http://bit.ly/1oYXnYw"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> [clear-line]<br> Our Sponsor<br> <br> * <a href="http://bit.ly/1lbn0dr">eFulFillment Service</a>: Want to get your rewards out to backers and eliminate the hassle of post-campaign shipping? EFS can help with tons of crowdfunding experience and special discounts for Art of the Kickstart listeners these guys are a great bet to help your business grow.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
