11 Years in China: The Ultimate 2-Week Sourcing Game Plan

from CIT · host Mr G

Are you planning a sourcing trip to China but only have two weeks to get it done? Worried about getting scammed, experiencing massive shipping delays, or committing a cultural faux pas that ruins a deal?🕒 Chapters & Key Moments00:00 - Intro: Frank's 11 years of experience in China02:26 - Overcoming the language barrier & body language04:42 - Finding your first product and supplier06:43 - Why WeChat is the ultimate business lifeline13:08 - The reality of Chinese product quality & QC15:13 - The ultimate 2-week sourcing trip game plan24:44 - Handling 3-month shipping delays and global conflicts35:49 - Landing in China: Physical SIM cards vs eSIMs49:01 - Business etiquette: Navigating the Chinese tea culture📖 About This VideoIn this video, we sit down with Frank, an American who has spent over 11 years living, working, and sourcing products in China. We break down the realities of international trade, from finding reliable factories through the EA Chambers to ensuring you get exactly what you paid for.We address the three biggest questions travelers have:1. How do I communicate and build trust without speaking fluent Mandarin?2. Is it safer to pay factories directly or use a middleman?3. What do I do when my cargo is delayed at sea for months due to global conflicts?🔗 ResourcesFranks Website: https://www.parxpconsulting.comFranks Email: [email protected] Instagram: / parxpconsulting Free Translator App: https://www.chinaimporttrader.com/phr...CIT website: https://www.chinaimporttrader.com👋 Join the CommunitySubscribe for China Sourcing & Business Strategies.Have any Questions? Drop a comment below!

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