GlobalTQM | Sourcing and Manufacturing product in China for all entrepreneurs by David Hoffmann

Tired of encountering challenges in logistics and sourcing products from reliable suppliers. We have an exclusive opportunity for you to gain valuable insights from an industry expert and elevate your sourcing game to new heights! Here is the podcast episode on Global Sources, where David Hoffmann, the renowned sourcing and quality control expert from GlobalTQM, reveals the secrets to successful sourcing and building direct relationships with suppliers. Gain a competitive edge in the e-commerce marketplace. Listening to this podcast episode will provide you with practical strategies and expert advice to overcome the challenges of sourcing and ensure a smooth supply chain process for your business. Here are some key takeaways from the episode: Direct Communication: Learn why small entrepreneurs should prioritize direct communication with suppliers, going beyond online resources and price points. Red Flags to Look Out For: Discover the red flags that indicate unreliable suppliers, such as unrealistic pricing and poor communication. Checklist for Evaluating Manufacturers: Gain insights into the checklist that GlobalTQM follows when evaluating manufacturers for sourcing products. Learn how to assess factors such as production capacity, communication skills, quality control measures, certifications, and experience in your country. Importance of Trust and Transparency: Understand the significance of finding trustworthy and transparent suppliers who are honest about their capabilities and limitations. This can help you avoid last-minute problems and production delays. Global Sources is best recognized for its multichannel B2B marketplace, sourcing platform, and trade exhibitions. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China? ☎️ ⁠Schedule your FREE Call! ⁠ 👋 Visit us at w⁠ww.GlobalTQM.com⁠ 📧 Email us at support@globaltqm.com Have a great day! Kind regards, David ➣ Apple Podcast | ⁠https://go.globaltqm.com/Apple-GTQM-Podcast⁠ ➣ Google Podcast | ⁠https://go.globaltqm.com/Google-GTQM-Podcast⁠ ➣ Spotify Podcast | ⁠https://go.globaltqm.com/Spotify-GTQM-Podcast⁠ 📘 Just starting out in e-commerce? ⁠Download our FREE guide.⁠ Want to know more about our comprehensive China Sourcing services? ⁠Visit our website.⁠ Need advice on a China Sourcing problem or recommendations on which services you need? ⁠Schedule a FREE call.⁠ Want to fast-track your success with coaching or mentoring from a China Sourcing expert? ⁠Book your session today.⁠⁠ ⁠ See David featured in... ➤ ⁠USA TODAY ⁠Featured with Mark Cuban, billionaire, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Shark on “Shark Tank” and Barbara Corcoran, founde</

This episode is packed with helpful advice on getting to the bottom of product quality, understanding AQL standards, and how to communicate your expectations to your suppliers effectively. I am interviewing an expert on China quality control, and it is a great honor to get access to someone with this much experience. Dr. John Higgins has a doctorate in electrical engineering, and he's been a mentor and advisor to me for the last 25 years on a number of projects. If anybody in this world, is the most experienced quality control, it's definitely Dr. John Higgins and our black belt expert in six sigma and lean systems. In this episode we will touch upon: VOC - Voice of the customer drives everything in quality and business decisions. More effective ways to inspect than AQL Reliability is time to failure, which is overlooked and very important You can’t inspect the quality into a product. Factories should self inspect, so knowing their inspection procedure is critical. Suppliers should not move the burden onto inspection companies; it’s their job. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China?  ☎️  Schedule your FREE Call!  👋  Visit us at www.GlobalTQM.com 📧  Email us at support@globaltqm.com Have a great day! Kind regards, David ➣ Apple Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Apple-GTQM-Podcast ➣ Google Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Google-GTQM-Podcast ➣ Spotify Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Spotify-GTQM-Podcast 📘 Just starting out in e-commerce? Download our FREE guide. Want to know more about our comprehensive China Sourcing services? Visit our website. Need advice on a China Sourcing problem or recommendations on which services you need? Schedule a FREE call. Want to fast-track your success with coaching or mentoring from a China Sourcing expert? Book your session today.  See David featured in... ➤ USA TODAY Featured with Mark Cuban, billionaire, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Shark on “Shark Tank” and Barbara Corcoran, founde</

The ultimate product research and validation.   I never thought it possible to sell without inventory. I was educated by a good friend of mine, Reid from braag.co. So naturally, I couldn’t wait to share this with you.  I highly recommend you listen/watch this episode for a number of reasons, as we get into;  ✅ Validating your efforts way before you commit!  ✅ Selling products before you commit to inventory.  ✅ What it takes for a successful campaign.  ✅ Exactly why you probably WANT TO FAIL in a campaign. ✅ Why have I completely changed my views on crowdfunding?  ✅ Who can run these campaigns? We even included a Youtube video so you can watch this here: https://youtu.be/qMQ-suzpvfg 🚨 To know more about our exclusive webinar check out our website 🚨   https://bit.ly/3jy0tYt To learn more about Reid's projects, visit http://braag.co/. I hope you enjoy it! Let us know if you have any questions.  Need help sourcing products or developing products in China? Schedule your FREE Call!  Cheers, David Hoffmann CEO, GlobalTQM ➣ Apple Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Apple-GTQM-Podcast ➣ Google Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Google-GTQM-Podcast ➣ Spotify Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Spotify-GTQM-Podcast Just starting out in e-commerce? Download our FREE guide. Want to know more about our comprehensive China Sourcing services? Visit our website. Need advice on a China Sourcing problem or recommendations on which services you need? Schedule a FREE call. Want to fast-track your success with coaching or mentoring from a China Sourcing expert? Book your session today.  See David featured in... USA TODAY Featured with Mark Cuban, billionaire, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Shark on “Shark Tank” and Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, podcast host of “Business Unusual,”  

This episode is different from the others because it doesn't cover specifics on sourcing and developing products in China… It does delve deeply into what makes entrepreneurs successful, and I share some of my own personal background stories and journey. So I’m opening up and sharing it all in the hope you find some inspiration and motivation. Do they say the shortcut to success is great mentors? I couldn’t agree more.  Also knowing who you are, and leveraging those traits in business is key. Matt Brauning from the Driven Entrepreneur is an amazing podcast, and his interview went in a direction un-expected to me. To learn more about Matt visit his website www.mattbrauningpodcast.com and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ I hope you enjoy it. Let us know if you have any questions, and you can subscribe here for Matt's podcast. If you’re short on time, you can read about it on our blog here or watch the interview on Youtube. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China?  Schedule your FREE Call!  Cheers,  David Hoffmann CEO, GlobalTQM ➣ Apple Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Apple-GTQM-Podcast ➣ Google Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Google-GTQM-Podcast ➣ Spotify Podcast | https://go.globaltqm.com/Spotify-GTQM-Podcast Just starting out in e-commerce? Download our FREE guide. Want to know more about our comprehensive China Sourcing services? Visit our website. Need advice on a China Sourcing problem or recommendations on which services you need? Schedule a FREE call. Want to fast-track your success with coaching or mentoring from a China Sourcing expert? Book your session today. See David featured in... USA TODAY Featured with Mark Cuban, billionaire, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Shark on “Shark Tank” and Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, podcast host of “Business Unusual,”

Hey Guys, This week we are shifting the focus into an online master class, discussing the different forms of online product sourcing platforms.  We even included a slideshow if you are watching this on youtube. If you ever wondered which option is best for your company, this episode will answer your questions, including: The Four Major Product Sourcing Platform options How you can build your own network by owning your own data How to keep process over emotion and why this is important Why a Community Platform may serve your company best If you’re short on time, you can read about it on our blog here. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China? Schedule your FREE Call!  See David featured in... USA TODAY Featured with Mark Cuban, billionaire, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Shark on “Shark Tank” and Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, podcast host of “Business Unusual,” CNBC Made it, alongside titans like Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran and Serial Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk Business Insiders David Hoffmann with Gary Vaynerchuk and other successful leaders on how to respond when employees royally mess up Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team.

With the increase of traffic online, especially related to buying products as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, today’s topic is very timely.  Our chat focusing on moving from Vendor Central to Seller Central on Amazon will certainly help your business retain more revenue and ultimately help you navigate these difficult financial times. Some of the highlights of our podcast on this very important topic include: Deciding which option is best for you - Vendor or Seller Central Amazon’s reputation and why it matters to you Moving from Vendor Central to Seller Central How to be the Master of Your Own Destiny with Amazon, by using your own brand Avoiding pitfalls in both Vendor and Seller Central If you’re short on time, you can read about it on our blog here. Need help sourcing products or developing products in China?  Schedule your FREE Call!  See David featured in... USA TODAY Featured with Mark Cuban, billionaire, owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Shark on “Shark Tank” and Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, podcast host of “Business Unusual,” CNBC Made it, alongside titans like Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran and Serial Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk Business Insiders David Hoffmann with Gary Vaynerchuk and other successful leaders on how to respond when employees royally mess up Helpful Resources Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team.  Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbo Overcast Podbean Stitcher 

I was interviewed on another great podcast called ECommerce Excellence. The host, Joris Byron, asked me some really great questions and drew out some great insights, issues to avoid, how to overcome obstacles and general wisdom in Sourcing Products from China. As usual, we also drilled down on some specifics, such as: The two critical barriers with Chinese manufacturers or suppliers Unspoken rules to follow Keys to success The pros and cons of moving your manufacturing to China How clear and concise communication can save you a lot of heartache I hope you enjoy the episode.  Would love to hear from you if these episodes are helpful If you’re short on time, you can read the whole transcript here. We were honored to be featured in CNBC Made It alongside titans like Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran and Serial Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.  Dreams do come true! Click here to read! Click here if you want to learn more -  Schedule your FREE Call here! Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher

In this week's episode, I share some valuable insights and pointers that could really help you – especially if you are considering sourcing your product outside of China. Listen to this real story  where we discuss… The “cost” of the product is not the most important thing. Failures are sometimes the best thing that could happen... initially. You don’t know what you don’t know. The Golden Rule is clear communication and knowing who you are dealing with. If you’re short on time, you can read the whole transcript here. Want to know how we can help? Schedule your FREE Call!  here. Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher

Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App This week I was interviewed by Jim Palmer from Dream business radio. I thought you might like to listen to the interview... you might pick up some good advice, insights, and pointers... Of course, we spoke about sourcing from china, services available in china, how doing business in China works. Hope you enjoy it... Just some of the questions answered: How entrepreneurs expand businesses. How do you find ideas in China? Do you have to go to college to learn the business? What are the biggest challenges for importing products from China? Why middlemen/agents are outdated. Some intellectual property tips and building trust with suppliers... we went deep!.. (actually more than just tips, we went deep!) If you’re short on time, you can read the whole transcript here Want to know how we can help? Schedule your FREE Call!” Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

Part 2 of 3 of my interview on the 2X eCommerce Podcast by Kunle Campbell. It's a show for entrepreneurs interested in eCommerce tips, strategies, and best practices. I've split the recording into 3 parts. In last week's episode, I gave his audience a description of what it is we do. And I explained why attention to detail is so important when you're sourcing from China. This week, you’ll discover: How sourcing from China is changing and what to expect in the future How to navigate a trade show like a Pro. If you’re short on time or can’t listen to the entire interview, I’ve had it transcribed for you. Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing one of our clients, Robert. His company sells designer lighting in South Africa. Robert's company was the sole agent for an international lighting brand. They sold it successfully for over 10 years until the principal suddenly decided to drop them. This left Robert in a predicament. A large part of his business was now gone and they had to make some changes fast. After a mutual friend introduced us and we had a long chat about his options, Robert decided to take a trip to China. Nearly 2 years after that first "expedition" to China, I sat down with Robert to talk about his journey into sourcing from China, what his experience was like, and his plans for the future of his brand. In this podcast, you'll discover: The power of building a brand in China The challenges you'll face sourcing products and customizing them with Chinese manufacturers The recipe for success: what it takes from you that many business owners ignore The reality of the journey vs. your expectations And much more! If you're short on time or can't listen to the interview, I've had it transcribed for you. Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

As a business owner, I often wish someone had given a crystal ball years ago saying, "If only I had known this at the beginning, it would have saved me a fortune." Well, I'm going to save you that fortune now. In my client training, I share so many case studies where I go into detail about real situations that have happened to me, to friends of mine, cases we're defending, etc. This is a real, first-hand experience. It's cost us tens of thousands of dollars. And the reality is I could have stopped it all. I could have prevented it all if I had spent a couple of hundred dollars on registering my trademark certificate in China. And that's what I want you to do. In this episode, you'll discover: The 3 main cases when registering your trademark in China is necessary The nightmare scenario you don't want happening to your brand online The easy way and the hard way to defend your brand and trademark in China International IP - is it valid in China? And more Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

Transparency and accessibility. That's what the internet brings to the table. It's easier than ever before to access products and suppliers from all over the world. This increases competition and puts downward pressure on margins. How are you going to stand out from your competitors? How are you going to stay profitable in the long-term? You'll have to become more efficient... Cut down lead times and be faster to market... And always be ahead of the curve with better or more unique products. In this episode of the podcast, David talks about the (positive) effects of E-Commerce and Digitization on the sourcing game. You'll discover: What today's buyers are really thinking when sourcing products (no, it's not "how cheap can I get this?") The one key factor your business will live and die by...no matter which marketplace you're selling on. How to take advantage of the "shared brain" of a buying team so you can be more productive and efficient. Helpful Resources For a full transcript of this interview, visit our blog. Get a free copy of our book, China Sourcing For Startups. Book A free 15-minute consultation with our team. Subscribe To The Show On Your Favorite Podcast App Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Breaker Castbox Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Radio Public Stitcher Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn