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Ep 252 - Sourcing With Seven-Figure Seller 17 Apr 202300:56:55

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.

Ep 251 - What Is Up With Rico13 Mar 202300:38:05

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 services

How long will it take for SFA to become familiar with a client’s account to take over the function

Which of Rico’s businesses he enjoys and would keep

Rico’s profession if he were not an entrepreneur

Whether 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.

EP 242 - What Ex Employees Learnt From SFA Part 418 Sep 202200:42:50

DESCRIPTION

Rico talks to former employees, Luc and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.

POINTS OF DISCUSSION

Blockchain in Africa

Frustrations in doing business in developing countries

Living in different countries

Why the Philippines is interesting to live in?

Productivity in remote work

Work from home or rent an office?

Business milestones during the pandemic

Changes in Rico’s work-life balance

Dealing with burnout

EP 152 COVID-19 with Alan Scanlan04 Jun 202000:44:30

In this video, Rico and ChinaMike enlist their good friend, Alan Scanlan of Newlands Sourcing. They discuss what it’s like to be in Hong Kong as a foreigner with tight health protocols from the government. An interesting exchange they have is how they look forward to emerging small businesses and how people get creative on business ideas.

Some important points:

Wearing masks in HK is a big deal to locals, Coronavirus in HK compared to other countries

COVID-19 symptoms and friends that they know who got sick, Tracking Bands for monitoring in HK, Contact Tracing on other countries

Breaking Quarantine Protocols in HK, Alan jumping in Medical Supplies business, Factories jumping into producing masks

Pivoting the business to address the demand, the sense of security that SFA provides to our clients

Health Protocols that companies are complying, Flexible work arrangements in HK, Medical Supplies situation in Ireland

No new standards when exporting products to Europe, Denmark inspection issues for personal shipments

Unrealistic Standards imposed to meet some requirements in exporting, customers that buy the Medical Supplies are not expert of the products, filtering business leads

Business in general in terms of sourcing, Medical Supplies business as a safety net

Getting creative and coming up with a business idea during a crisis, emerging businesses online starting from homes, the “New Normal” after the pandemic

EP 151 - Mike Michelini on Life, Coronavirus and Brand Pivoting 30 May 202000:44:50

In this episode, Rico sits down with one of his good friends, Michael Michelini, as they talk about building an online presence on social media and Mike starting a 3-month program on how to navigate business during the pandemic. They also had a funny exchange of the stigma if you’re a foreigner that has travel history from China. They also talk about how the pandemic affected Mike, personally.

Some important points:

Mike talks about Alpha Rock Capital, Getting verified pages on Social Media, Becoming a Public Figure

Mike on “Coronavirus Coaching” 3-month Program, Navigating factory difficulties during the pandemic

What would SFA do if factories don’t re-open in May, working with part-time employees in China

Residency situations in other countries as a foreigner, being away from the family with a crucial situation

Quarantine situations in China, Media and Customs in China, being stuck in the Philippines

After the pandemic, what to consider/think moving forward in the following years

EP 150 - COVID-19 Our Operations Manager in China Talks About Medical Supply Madness21 May 202000:19:54

In this episode, Rico and ChinaMike catch you up with the COVID-19 transactions they face at this point. With them is their most trusted Operations Manager, Immigen Lam. They discuss how crazy it was when they got back to business since February’s lockdown in China and how this crisis gave them growth.

Topics:

Getting back to business in China, foreign trade companies selling masks, and Chinese government policies

Profitable Mask Business

The Challenges of people not able to understand Foreign Trade and Sourcing Process

Difficulties in this line of business during a crisis, best practices for shipping goods in this pandemic

SFA Growth, Working with people on different timezones, Remote work as a normal working set up for SFA

Ep 149 - COVID-19 - Taking Control of the Entire Supply Chain14 May 202000:25:58

In a previous video, Rico talks about navigating the madness in import-export policies. In this episode, Rico and ChinaMike catch you up with the climate of shipping medical supplies. They discuss the challenges they face in this line of business and how they felt doing this for weeks but it felt like a month — must be the quarantine, boys.

Some important points:

Difference between US and Europe requirements Factory climate, their current capacity, and certifications

US Customs, holding shipments, and taxes

Client’s trust and processing orders

Shipping best practices

Ep 148 - Ethical Sourcing of Protective Medical Supplies with Alex Avanth07 May 202000:18:39

The COVID-19 crisIs has created a huge shortage of protective supplies all over the world which has lead to panic buying by inexperienced buyers, who are unfamiliar with the Asian market and unable to identify the red flags that can occur during deals.

Rico Ngoma tries to clarify some of the ethical questions that arise when sourcing goods to supply people in need, the dilemma of profiting off a crisis, and how to add a social agenda when potentially profiting. Below you find some highlighted minutes for you to navigate the interview. Watch the video if you are curious about the sourcing process behind the protective supplies that are necessary to fight the pandemic.

Some important points:

Source Find Asia’s product focus on this crisis

Importance of ‘guan xi’, keeping promises and building trust

Shortage of protective supplies

The ethical questions arising when ‘profiting’ on a crises

Transparency in the supply chain

Questions regarding the work conditions in the factories supplying the goods

How to get in contact and setting up sourcing channels

Ep 147 - Quarantine Diary with Nick Nerov01 May 202001:04:53

In this episode, Rico and Nick launched an episode straight from their cozy couch of their apartment. An apartment that misses some fixtures, like literally. They talk about their lockdown experiences on day 17 of their quarantine, business climates from sourcing and manufacturing standpoint, routines for quarantine, and cheers for the positivity.

Some important points:

- Coming to the Philippines

- How Coronavirus Affected Businesses - Manufacturing Climate

- Lockdown in the Philippines

- Living in BGC, Taguig

- Crisis Opportunist in this COVID-19 Pandemic

- Routines to keep you motivated in quarantine

Ep 146 - Coronavirus, Remote Work and Expanding Out of China with Andy Church23 Apr 202001:08:54

In this episode, Rico calls one of his mentors, Andy Church. It has been two years since Andy has been in this podcast. This episode reunites them as Rico jots down notes from his sensei as they talk about working remotely, past experiences, Coronavirus, expanding out of China and more.

Topics:

Remote Work, going 100% remote

Importance of getting the work done

Business in Southeast Asia countries other than China

Challenges on lacking knowledge of the industry

Andy’s experience in Southeast Asian Countries

Establishing a relationship with a client and factories

Expansion outside of China

Strategic Partnerships in strategic places

Ep 145 - COVID-19: Medical Supplies Sourcing - Competitors turned Partners with ChinaMike16 Apr 202000:54:44

In this episode, Rico and Mike talk about getting involved on the demand of Protective Medical supplies on a global scale. They both recognize the following: the importance of helping people, putting up content to educate people, the process and some forecasts.

In this podcast, Rico and ChinaMike talk about:

Helping people and getting involved

Orders of Medical Supplies SFA handles

The vetting process of the factories

Restrictions implemented to the factories by the Chinese Gov’t

Transparency in Sourcing, the rapid changes of quotations

Educating everybody involved in sourcing and factories

Qingming Festival, Price Hikes

Updates, Business Climate for the next 2 weeks

Ep 144 - COVID-19: Sourcing Updates and Forecasts10 Apr 202000:54:44

In this episode, Rico and Mike talk about getting involved in the demand of Protective Medical supplies on a global scale. They both recognize the following: the importance of helping people, putting up content to educate people, the process and some forecasts.

Topics:

Helping people and getting involved

Orders of Medical Supplies SFA handles

The vetting process of the factories 

Restrictions implemented to the factories by the Chinese government

Transparency in sourcing, the rapid changes of quotations

Educating everybody involved in sourcing and factories 

Qingming Festival, Price Hikes

Updates, Business Climate for the next 2 weeks

Ep 143 - Covid-19: Sourcing Emergency Medical Supplies with ChinaMike02 Apr 202000:32:00

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

EP 241 - What Ex Employees Learnt From SFA Part 305 Sep 202200:42:25

DESCRIPTION

Rico talks to former employees, Lucy and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.

POINTS OF DISCUSSION

Pros and Cons of living in 2 different countries as a kid

On Relationships: finding someone with the same mindset

Starting a company and Investments

Love-Hate relationship with China

SFA customer base

Digital Assets

Marketing Shift

Expanding to the Philippines

Rico talks about personal long term plans

Ep 142 - Dropping Corporate NY for Amazon FBA in Manila w/ David Abusiewiez of Alpha Rock Capital26 Mar 202000:58:48

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

Ep 141 - How the Corona Virus is Affecting Business in China (UPDATE)20 Mar 202001:08:07

In this episode, Rico talks about a number of business updates, with focus on manufacturing companies in China being affected by the spreading coronavirus.

Topics include:

Changes in China’s manufacturing sector in the past few weeks

Effects of the shutdown to both suppliers and clients

China’s current business climate: pros and cons

Personal travel status going to and from China

Ep 140 - 2019 Goals vs 2020 Goals13 Mar 202001:08:07

In this episode, Rico and Mike review their 2019 goals and share another set of goals for the brand new year.

Topics include:

Rico’s 2019 Goals

Achieve 20% increase in sales, 7% profitability.

Reach five-figure revenue from YouTube ads.

Interview someone with 10k followers

Revamp the website

Organise a meet-up

Stay in the Philippines for two months

Do three months of Muay Thai 

Make two “A Day in a Life” videos 

Achieve 14% body fat

Grade: A-

Mike’s 2019 Goals

Read more

Spend time in Africa

Do meditation

Live a healthier lifestyle

Develop more content

Grade: B-

Rico’s 2020 Goals

Achieve 20% increase in sales, 10% profitability.

Interview someone with over 100k followers and appear on his channel

Make two “A Day in a Life” videos 

Hit 2.5k YouTube subscribers

Do six webinars

Launch course from webinars

Host six sourcing tables

Hire full-time videographer and marketing manager

Launch second business

Release lifestyle YouTube channel

Complete the web design

Maintain 14% body fat

Do Muay Thai three times a week

Move to the Philippines

Study Mandarin

Have one YouTube livestream a month

Reach $3000 a month passive income

Mike’s 2020 Goals

Have one tour

Get back to playing basketball

Continue to book events

Sell 5,000 Z Kits

Set one sourcing meet up in Chicago

Set up event in Manila

Record content with Rico in Manila

Edit and release recorded content

Explore Europe (Spain, Italy)

Purchase condominium in Chicago

Get daughter to do some activities

Start side business with daughter

Ep 139 - How the Corona Virus is Affecting Business in China06 Mar 202000:15:59

In this episode, Rico tells the business atmosphere in China amidst the Corona Virus Disease 2019.

Topics include:

How COVID19 immobilized businesses in China

Observation on the manufacturing sector  

What the government might do if the situation doesn’t improve 

Optimism on the business climate

Ep 138 - Hiring, Managing, and Firing Chinese Employees28 Feb 202000:28:10

In this episode, Rico shares his experience working with Chinese employees and his management style.

Topics include:

Ways to find Chinese employees

What to look for in potential employees in China

Hiring and managing process for Chinese

Why micromanagement is best in China

Trust issues in the office

Ep 137 - Running A Digital Marketing Agency In SEA with Jordan Glickman23 Feb 202000:52:40

In this episode, Rico and Jordan talk about the digital marketing industry in Southeast Asia particularly in the Philippines where e-commerce has been thriving in recent years.

Topics include:

Advantages of doing business in the Philippines

The growing e-commerce in the Philippines 

First Client: Low Budget, High Level Result

Why getting clients for the money is a bad move

Biggest misconception about digital marketing

Practical advice for launching a brand

Budget Talk: How much to set aside for marketing and brand launch 

Identifying the best product to sell

Ep 136- Youtube and Webinar Q&A Part 2 23 Feb 202000:21:32

On this episode, Part 2 of where Rico Continues to answers questions and gives his advice on topics such as taxes and his process on working with suppliers.

Topics incl:

Export taxes

Rico’s process on working with suppliers

Registering your business in Mainland China

Significant representatives in a company

Ep 135 - E-commerce & Sourcing in China 2020 w/ Mark Ramos06 Feb 202000:53:58

In This Episode, Rico Brings back Mark Ramos for another Conversation about China's E- Commerce Status and their Projections for the Upcoming Year.

Topics incl:

2020 vs 2019: Competition between the big scale and small scale entrepreneurs.

China's Systemized Culture

Amazon Selling at present day Compared when it started out

Focusing on Branding and Marketing

Product Tip: Create a Product and build a community around it

Crowdfunding & Inviting Investors

Ep 134 - Rico's Favorite music of the Decade Pt 231 Jan 202000:53:58

Here’s the continuation to RIco’s Most Influential Music of the Decade, He continues to Share his Affinity for Drake, Rick Ross Appeal as “The Boss”, Discovering Childish Gambino’s Versatile Talents and Other Hip Hop Artists and Tracks That had make a Big Impact on his Life.

Topics incl:

Drake’s Degrassi days and rise to mainstream

Toronto hip-hop scene

The Game

Childish Gambino on Community and his music career

Rick Ross “The Boss” Entrepreneur

Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Goblin’ album

SFA's Webinar : 5 Simple Steps to Get Customers to Pay for Your First Production Order25 Jan 202000:03:30

Join us and learn...

The secret to building a lasting and meaningful eCommerce business

The framework for launching your product and brand to a raving fan base of new customers

The method used by new and experienced e-com business owners for starting a new product or brand without significant sums of money upfront

The “pre-sale risk advantage” for running an inventory based business

Ask ANY QUESTION about eCommerce for YOUR brand or product!!

EP 240 - What Ex Employees Learnt From SFA Part 218 Aug 202200:43:25

DESCRIPTION

Rico talks to former employees, Lucy and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.

POINTS OF DISCUSSION

Axie Infinity, Crypto in the Philippines

Keeping in touch with former colleagues

Ego, Foreigners, and English Teachers in China

Issues of living and doing business in China today

Guangzhou during the pandemic

Digital Relationships

How Covid affected their life and career

Ep 133 - Rico's Favorite music of the Decade Pt 124 Jan 202000:46:15

On a None Business Related Topic, In this Part 1 of 2 Episodes, Rico Shares to Mike his favorite artists, albums and songs that were released this past decade. From talks of Rico’s “emo” days to his fascination with Drake. And how Hip-hop/Rap evolved through the years.

Topics incl:

Drake’s Degrassi days and rise to mainstream

Toronto hip-hop scene

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Section 80’

Kanye West’s album, ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’

Kid Cudi’s lyricism

Beyonce and Jay-Z

Childish Gambino on Community and his music career

Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Goblin’ album

Ep 132 - Biggest China Manufacturing Changes of the Decade17 Jan 202002:16:12

In this episode, Rico and ChinaMike Reflects on China's Entrepreneur Landscape during the decade. They discuss different online campaigns, factory stories, lifestyle changes, security procedures, and other observations of many changes that have occured in the last 10 years.

Topics incl:

Crowdfunding craze, peak, plateau and current

Rise of E-commerce / Drop shipping SMEs

Rise of Amazon FBA/ Factories Adaptation to smaller orders

Chinese e-commerce sellers online local / abroad

Local online shopping off the charts / factories don’t need foreign buyers as much

Rise of the Chinese economy / cost of living / lifestyle / cost of goods

Rise of IOT / tech in general manufacturing / heavy government investement

Heavy government investment into making factories more environmentally / socially compliant on a global scale

Western Influence on younger generations / more interracial marriages/ factories being more educated

Trade War between US & China since Trump’s election

China cracking down on foreigners in their country

Mass Exodus of well established foreign businesses & people from china in the last 2 - 3 years

Ep 131- Youtube and Webinar Q&A Part 109 Jan 202000:21:32

On this episode, Rico answers questions and gives his advice on topics such as taxes and his process on working with suppliers.

Topics incl:

Export taxes

Rico’s process on working with suppliers

Registering your business in Mainland China

Significant representatives in a company

Ep 130- How Rico Searches Alibaba for Factories03 Jan 202000:21:32

Happy New Year! As we welcome the year, we present a replay episode from a Youtube webinar regarding Searching for a Manufacturing Factory using Alibaba. Rico gives us a walkthrough and tips on how to successful find the right Factory for your Product

Topics incl:

Use non specific Keywords on Search

Start by looking at preferred designs

Choosing factories with more information on company's profile

What an email should like to a chinese manufacturer

Fixing the language barrier issue

Ep 129 - Deep Dive on Quality Control27 Dec 201900:26:17

MERRY XMAS From Source Find Asia.! In This episode, as part of our gift, Let us share some information on how to thoroughly inspect your product. An excerpt from a SFA Youtube Video, Rico Provided us an in depth Step by Step Process and the different methods to test your product. from its creation to its distribution

Topics incl:

Production process of PVC Toys

Safety protocols

Determining the durability of the products

Distribution process

Labels on the products themselves

Ep 128 - Selling on China's E-Commerce Platform20 Dec 201900:12:17

On this episode Rico answers a viewer’s questions on selling on Chinese E-Commerce platforms. He also discussed the differences in putting up a business in Hong Kong and Mainland China; and buying & selling products online.

Let’s listen and Learn

Topics incl:

Difference on the scope of Hong Kong and Mainland China on business

Process of putting up a business account on online platforms such as WeChat, JD and Taobao.

Selling factories’ products online

China’s state on buying and selling products online

Ep 127 - Update on Don't Get Sued! Be wary of borrowing money in China. / Rico's Life and Biz12 Dec 2019

In this podcast episode, we get an Update from John Graham Harper about his personal experience of a scam and the court procedures regarding the case filed. We also talk about his plans to spread awareness and tell his story. Then after we will continue the Episode to find out what rico’s been up to with his Personal and Business Life.

Stay Tuned!

Topics incl:

John' Graham’s Case

Moving the case to Middle Court

Court procedures in China

Plans of making a documentary to expose the scam

Funding through Patreon page and GoGet Funding

RICO’s Life Update

Manila’s Appeai to Rico

Not Leaving China and SFA

Outsourcing and working Remotely

Ep 126 - Yiwu vs Guangzhou For Manufacturing07 Dec 201900:11:09

In This Episode, we cut from a youtube video Rico had Released to Answer a Question asked by a Viewer regards to Manufacturing at Yiwu Vs Guangzhou. Rico Expounds and explained the differences between the 2 cities and what it can offer for every individual.

Topics incl:

Yiwu - Canton Fair All year Round

Guangzhou - Caters to More Professional Brands, and best for Original Design Products

Expat Communities In Shenzen and Hong Kong as oppose to Shanghai

Ep 125-Internship at Source Find Asia w/Luc Delannoy04 Dec 201900:55:14

In This Episode, We hear from Luc during his Exit Interview, hours before he heads back to Canada. He shares his takeaways from the internship and the Entrepreneurial lessons gained from Travelling to China and the South East.

Let's Listen in to his "tell all" interview. .

Topics incl:

Internship Experience with RICO

Guangzhou vs Manila

Takeaways from the trips

The advantage of getting someone from the west

Most Challenging part of Managing Freelancers Remotely

JUST DO IT and Come to China

Ep 124 - Sourcing and Launching an Apparel Brand w Alan Scanlan22 Nov 201900:55:14

In this Week’s Episode, Rico reconnects with Alan Scanlan, who we can remember from 2 Video Cast from End of Last Year. Here they talk further details about Alan’s Business, Millenials and Hong Kong’s Politics.

Topics incl:

Dealing with business disappointments

Making business connections in Hong Kong

Working mentality of millenials

How Hong Kong unrest affects life and business

Difficulty penetrating the US market

Doing trade shows

Source Find Asia Webinar

EP 239 - What Ex Employees Learnt From SFA Part 104 Aug 202200:46:49

DESCRIPTION

Rico talks to former employees, Lucy and Vincent. They look back at their SFA days and how are they now.

POINTS OF DISCUSSION

How they got the job at SFA

Experience in Asia and working for SFA

What they learned from SFA

What are they up to

Ep 123 - Navigating Digital Mindfulness w/ Alexander Avanth16 Nov 201900:55:14

While In Manila at the Refined, Rico Sits Down with Alexander Avanth, VP of Alpha Rock Capital, an Online Acquisition Firm that Helps Other Business Be Successful even Further. He shares his Entrepreneurial visions, Travel Stories, and the Business Potential and Opportunities that's opening up in the Philippines.

Let’s join in and listen to the inspiring conversation.

Topics incl:

The Business of Consultancy and Accelerating other Existing Online Companies

The start of his Technology Entrepreneurial Career

Student Mentality and Curiosity, the eagerness to learn everyday

Coming to the Philippines

Filipino Culture: the Fine Line of a professional and personal relationship

The FInancial Potential of the Country

Loving the Philippines

Ep 122 - Creating Design for Manufacturing Techpacks w/ Belinda Jacobs08 Nov 201900:33:36

In this week’s episode, we feature another female entrepreneur, Belinda Jacobs, the founder of techpacks.co. She explains to us her business model and how they can help Clients involve in Manufacturing Bridge the Communication Gap with the Factories.

Let’s Listen and Get Inspired.

Topics incl:

Introduction to TechPacks

The benefits of using the services of Tech Pack

Difficulties of starting the company

Getting the first client

How TechPack works with clients

Benefits of having a specialized business

Challenges of working with foreigners

Ep 121 -Building a Lasting Physical Product Brand w Luke Francis01 Nov 201901:25:00

This week’s Episode, We listen to Rico’s live youtube stream with Close Pal Luke Francis, Where they get to catch up since their last interview on Made In China. Shares his success stories crowdfunding on indiegogo and then preparing to launch his Coaching Program “Vault”

Let’s join in and listen to their conversation.

Resources Listed As Mentioned:

Source Find Asia Youtube Channel

Globalfromasia

Morveau

Lukefrancis.me

Enter China

Why We Sleep? by Matthew Walker (Book)

Steve Jobs Biography

Rockefeller Biography

How I built this (Podcast)

Ep 120 - Social Entrepreneurship in China w/ Global Friendship25 Oct 201900:41:11

This week’s Episode, In continuation of our Support of Female Entrepreneurs, We Sit down and Chat with Fabiola and Rochelle of Global Friendship China, Who set up shop at one of the largest foreign communities in Southern China.

Let’s have a listen to their Story

Topics incl:

How Global Friendship makes life easier for expats in China

Making the GF community sustainable

Doing business without any business background

Embracing the entrepreneur identity

How diversity inspires the vision of the Company

Developing meaningful connections in China thru GF

Ep 119 - Rico's Rumination on 2016 and Life18 Oct 201900:40:33

In this Episode, We travel in Time and revisit Rico at the year of 2016, On a Time when SFA's Business has been positively progressing and how it has improved his lifestyle in a span of year as he achieved his Goals as a young Entrepreneur starting up SFA in China

Let’s have a listen.

Topics incl:

Rico’s Financial and business challenges in China

Business and lifestyle progress

Entrepreneurial Lessons

The negatives of entrepreneurship

Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

Ep 118 - Corporate Wellness in Hong Kong w/ Madison Ashley11 Oct 201900:40:33

In this week’s episode, In a Series of Interviews done while in HK, Rico chats with Madison Ashley, A female entrepreneur, who is involve with promoting wellness in a corporate setting through Balance Potential. She share her thoughts and views about having a certain balance and spirituality while being surrounded with toxic pressures of corporate life.

Let’s have a listen.

Topics incl:

Coming to Hong Kong

Getting into Events And Marketing with BRINK

Joining Balance Potential

Wellness in Corporate Life

Value of Instilling Culture within a Company

Being a Female Entrepreneur in the East vs West

Importance of a full Sleep


Ep 117 - ChinaMike's First Trip to AFRICA (Lusaka, Zambia)04 Oct 201900:40:33

Few Months Back, Rico Invited Mike to his Homeland of Zambia. In This Episode, Mike Shares his Takeaways Visiting Africa for the First Time and the Experience of Getting an Inside Look at Rico's Roots.

Let's have a listen to the casual but interesting conversation.

Topics incl:

AFROBEAT Everywhere

GREAT BBQ FOOD!!!

Finesse Conciousness of the community

Mr Ngoma, Rico’s Dad

Consumer Culture in Zambia Vs China

Ep 116 - Registering & Marketing An Internet Business in China to China w/ Jons Slemmer 27 Sep 201901:06:07

In This week's episode, We welcome another Digital Entrepreneur Jons Slemmer. The new Host of ChinaBusinessCast, Who operates a Digital Marketing Consultancy from Chengdu. He shares his opinions and perspectives related to Marketing a brand Online while dealing with China's Strict Implementations and the Challenges for Foreigners to do start an Online Business. Let's Listen and Gather the Value Information.

Topics incl:

Choosing to Live in Chengdu

Hosting China BusinessCast

Red Star Consulting

Challenges of foreign companies in China

Marketing to the Chinese Audience

Why creating apps are better than websites in China

Cost of Marketing in the country

Knowing the ICP license

Climate in doing online business in China

Misconceptions of foreigners about marketing to the Chinese

Implemented Regulations & Compliances

Business challenges in China

Ep 115 - From Big Finance to Men's Yoga Shorts w/ Brutal Buddha 19 Sep 201901:06:07

In this week’s episode, Rico chats with Roe And Evan from Brutal Buddha who started in big finance in Hong Kong but then share how they shifted and are now launching a men’s yoga pants brand. Let’s have a listen to these inspiring Entrepreneurs.

Topics incl:

How Roe and Evan came to HK

What inspired the Entrepreneurship journey

Starting Brutal Buddha

Why The Yoga Niche

Campaign Launch

Customer Discovery

Resources Listed As Mentioned:

Source Find Asia Youtube Channel

Brutal Buddha Website

Tony Robbins Master The Game

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Man’s Search For Meaning Book

Shoe Dog Book

Alibaba The House That Jack Ma Build Book

Madison's Instagram

Brutal Buddha Facebook

Brutal Buddha Instagram

Brutal Buddha Calendly

Man Flow Yoga

Man Flow Yoga Youtube

Email: team@brutalbuddhagear.com

Ep 114-Leveraging Amazon FBA To Live The 4 Hour Work Week Life w/ Riley Bennett19 Sep 201900:48:00

In this week’s Podcast, Rico speaks with Riley Bennett to learn about how he's built his successful Amazon FBA business to live the 4 Hour Week Life as a digital nomad. From Traveling and working whenever in whichever country he likes. Let’s have a listen to another inspiring Entrepreneur.

Topics incl:

How Riley To Asia

Early Straggles

What’s Made Him Successful On Youtube

Riley’s Online Course

Amazon’s Changes

Living The Nomad Lifestyle

Resources Listed As Mentioned:

Source Find Asia Youtube Channel

Casey Neistat -Youtube Channel

4 Hour Work Week by Tim Farriss

Joe Rogan Podcast

Livin That Life Youtube

Contact Info: Livin That Life Instagram

EP 238 - China Is Everything, Everywhere All At Once Part 128 Jul 202200:34:24

DESCRIPTION

Rico 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 DISCUSSION

Forecast about upcoming business difficulties in China

Why China will still be significant in businesses for years to come.

Anti-China vibe in the US

How to manage mass production as a company with no presence in China.

SFA on Discord

Ep 113 - Building A Completely Location Independent Team w/Gerard Nieuwenhuis13 Sep 201901:16:07

In this week’s episode, Rico chats with Gerard Nieuwenhuis. Gerard and Rico discuss Gerard’s journey that touches on many topics from how he discovered selling online to running his company remotely. Let’s have a listen to another inspiring Entrepreneur.

Topics incl:

Early Days Selling Online

Coming to China

Relationships w/ Manufacturer

Running a Remote Team

4 Hour Work Week Mindset

Ep 112 -Coming to Hong Kong Through Mainland w/ Nick Zieber @EnterChina06 Sep 201900:40:00

In this week’s episode, Rico chats with Nick Zieber of Enter China. Nick shares about how he discovered Asia and Hong Kong, along with talking about Enter China and what its all about. Let’s have a listen to another inspiring Entrepreneur.

Topics incl:

Coming to Hong Kong

Learning Chinese

Early work days in Hong Kong

Working with Startups

Working at Enter China

Launching a product w/EC

Sourcing in China

Ep 111 - Building A Brand in China Through LinkedIn w/ Daniella Santana 30 Aug 201901:00:06

In this week’s episode, Rico chats with the incredible Daniella Santana. She shares how she came to China, what kept her in China and how and why she found her purpose. Let’s have a listen to another inspiring Entrepreneur.

Topics incl:

Coming to China

Changes in Social Media in China

Sourcing in China

Networking

Finding purpose

Building a brand through Linkedin

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