Description Part 1. Due to Covid, events company, Event Fuel, ventured into digital events. They tapped Source Find Asia for their giveaways. In this episode, Rico and Alan talk about their experience so far working with the Irish company. Points of Discussion - Major issue to deal with at the beginning - Doing quality control on the products - Helping the company save a lot of money - Payment methods for suppliers without international licenses in Mainland China - Business lessons from...

Description With millions of existing businesses around the globe, what will make you thrive? In this episode, Cory tells Rico about being a remarkable entrepreneur, plus the books that inspire him. Points of Discussion - Meeting other entrepreneurs and their impact on Cory - Running Woodies on autopilot - Doing other businesses while exploring other interests - Being an efficient businessman: working on things that count over and over and are always useful - Cory’s Game Changer books - How...

Description Running a business is hugely demanding in many ways. In this third part of Rico with Cory Stout, he tells of the key people who help him with the business and how they make life a lot easier for him. Points of Discussion - Finding the right tools for your business - Automate your business - What happened when his mother handled the customer service - Why Cory recommends hiring Filipino VA - Spending time in China - Changes brought by commerce in China

Description Part 2 of Rico with Cory Stout, owner of Woodies Sunglasses. For Cory, having a vision for the business and flexibility enabled him to achieve his business goals. If you’re a budding entrepreneur, you wouldn’t want to miss this episode. Points of Discussion - Working with Kendall Jenner for a photoshoot - Selling outside Amazon - Why new e-commerce entrepreneurs should start on Amazon - Achieving his first 6-figure sales - What to sell on Amazon

Description Rico chats with Cory Stout, owner of eco-friendly sunglasses, Woodies. Cory shares how he started selling products at Amazon which now earns 7 figures annually. Listen to the practical tips he shares in this episode. Points of Discussion: - How Woodies started - Jumping to Amazon - Comparing Amazon then and now - Amazon as a great business platform - How Woodies started getting more sales - Sustaining the growth over the years - A “Most Important” area that many Amazon sellers...

Description: This is Part 2 of Rico at Renaud Anjoran’s podcast. They talk about entrepreneurs planning to get started with manufacturing in China but ON A TIGHT BUDGET. Maybe you’re one of them and having the same questions as: How do you reduce the cost? Should you hire consultants or just do it yourself? What budget do you need? Discussion Points: - Taking responsibility for your own product approval process. - Before you start production…  - Which products are not for you if you are...

Description: Rico is a guest at Renaud Anjoran’s podcast. They talk about entrepreneurs planning to get started with manufacturing in China but ON A TIGHT BUDGET. Maybe you’re one of them and having the same questions as: How do you reduce the cost? Should you hire consultants or just do it yourself? What budget do you need? Learn these and more in this 2-part episode and be better equipped for the future!

Description: Part 2 of Rico on Leaders with a Heart Podcast. In this episode, Rico talks more about his Asian adventures and why he loves living in Southeast Asia! If you’re embarking on a same journey towards East, don’t miss this podcast! Highlights: - Pulling off huge orders. How did Rico do it? - Cause Rico is passionate about - Why Rico wants to keep the Philippines a secret - The unbelievable price of comfortable living in Asia - Smallest thing that gave Rico the biggest impact on...

Description: Get to know Rico in this interview with Payman Lorenzo — not only the entrepreneur from Canada but some personal stuff as well. If you need some dose of inspiration to fire you up, then this is for you! Highlights: - Leaving Canada for an adventure in Asia - The thing that shocked Rico about China - The entrepreneurial spirit of the Chinese - What Rico misses in China - Rico answers what makes him — happy, smile, come alive, sad, scared - Rico’s dream as a child - What kept...

Description: Professional-looking product photos add value to your e-commerce business. But professional can also mean expensive! Not in China. In this episode, Rico shares how to save money on professional product photos in China. Highlights: - Advantage of living in Southeast Asia for entrepreneurs - How professional photoshoots are done in China - Hiring models - Steps in hiring photographers / doing photography shoots

Description: Second part of Rico with Michael Michelini of Global From Asia. They touch on scams and doing events online. Highlights: - When the shipment is not what you expected - Doing a virtual networking event - Looking into the future - VR events - Mike’s exciting new ventures - VPN, Cryptocurrency - Post COVID plans

Description: In this episode, Rico chats with his friend Michael Michelini of Global From Asia about life in China, business, and COVID. Highlights: - How China has changed in a decade - E-commerce in China - How China treats foreigners - US-China relationship - Surprising change in the immigration - Mike’s business amidst COVID - WeChat story that almost robbed Mike of a business opportunity - Smart move on how Filipinos start Amazon business

Description: You’re starting your business. You’re choosing which factory to partner with. Before getting on that stage, Rico shares his expertise on this subject. Highlights: - Is working with a larger factory better? - Questions to ask a factory - Understanding the production timeline - Specialization and experience of the factory - Factories to avoid — those selling on amazon - Certification for your product

Description: Maybe you’re considering hiring a sourcing agent for your business. Then, this episode is for you! Rico talks about when you should get the service of an agent. Highlights: - Is it the right time to hire an agent? - When you shouldn’t hire a sourcing agent - Things to keep in mind when working with an agent - The best way to find sourcing agents

Description: Email remains to be essential in business. But in China, it's no longer the main form of communication. In today's podcast, Rico talks about WeChat, China's "super app" and its importance in doing business there. Episode Highlights: - Get to know WeChat and the functions that make it the "Super App". - WeChat business accounts - Main benefit of WeChat for business - Creating WeChat groups with the manufacturers and clients - Don't shift 100% to WeChat

Description: This is Part 2 of the Global Sources’ MATCH Event episode where Rico and Mike talk more about sourcing in China. Also, in this podcast we’ll get information on sourcing in emerging markets in Asia. Discussion on: - Negotiating strategy for suppliers in India, Vietnam - Logistics advice for sourcing in Vietnam and India - Questions about Compliance Certification - Where to find suppliers for small quantity orders - Standard payment terms for suppliers - Drawbacks in sourcing from...

Description: At Global Sources’ MATCH Event, Mike and Rico presented the SPIE Method, making its first debut in webinar form. Please take note that this is a videocast.

Description: Are you an entrepreneur looking for suppliers for your business? Rico answers important questions about supplier vetting. In this episode you’ll learn: - Where to look for suppliers aside from Alibaba - Alibaba VS other suppliers - Common mistakes entrepreneurs make during the first contact with suppliers - How to find the right supplier in the market - Important questions to ask potential suppliers This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more...

Description: When John Graham Harper started a gym business that took a loan to fund his business. Until he got scammed by the “buyer” or the person that had a deal with him. This is an update episode of that saga. Important Notes: * Barriers John dealt during the whole legal battle * People taking advantage of the legal system * Doing remote work * How COVID affected John’s gym’s business * Life after the legal battle * John’s future plans. Will he leave China after all? * On negativity and...

Description: Rico talks to social entrepreneur Payman Lorenzo about the ethics of social enterprise. He also shares where to begin your social enterprise journey. This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below. 

Description: When John Graham Harper started a gym business that took a loan to fund his business. Until he got scammed by the “buyer” or the person that had a deal with him. This is an update episode of that saga. Important Notes: * Being stopped at the border because of an alleged court case * Loaning his way to fund his gym business and everything went south * Being threatened by about his life * What is it like fighting through China’s legal system * Gathering evidence to make...

Description: Rico asks Michael Michelini about creative launch strategy for e-commerce businesses. Notes: - Importance of Brand Story - Content Creation and Brand Building - Advantages of Western Sellers - Recommendations on Affiliate Programs This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below. 

Description: Vance Lee talks about Kickstarter - how it works, difference with Amazon, and launching a successful campaign. This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below. 

Description: Rico interviews Francois Jaffres of Noviland about shipping and logistics. He gives advice to first-time shippers and buyers about choosing freight forwarding companies, necessary paperwork from China to the US, among others. This interview is part of the Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below. 

Description: Here is one of the topics that we will cover at the Summit. This videocast tackles on certain Product Compliance Policies and what is the impact of Amazon Business in COVID-19. Fredrik is a co-founder of Asiaimportal Limited. This interview is part of Source Find Asia Digital Summit. To know more about the summit, check out the link below.