E111: Borrelli and Panzer Talk Tariffs.

In this conversation, Jason sits down with Stephen Borrelli to discuss the current economic climate affecting e-commerce brands, the implications of tariffs, and insights from Jason's recent trip to China. They explore the challenges of manufacturing, the evolution of quality in production, and the formidable industrial power of China. The discussion highlights the urgency for businesses to adapt and the potential consequences of ongoing tariff policies.02:47 Navigating the Economic Climate06:07 The Impact of Tariffs on E-commerce08:57 Insights from a Trip to China15:10 The Evolution of Manufacturing and Quality18:03 China's Industrial Power and Global Positioning28:04 Cultural Insights: Navigating Business in China30:59 Negotiation Strategies: Building Long-Term Partnerships33:22 Crisis Management: Strategies for E-commerce Brands35:50 Maintaining Strong Partnerships in Manufacturing43:32 Resilience in Business: Embracing Challenges46:53 Optimism for the Future: Building Great BrandsOperators Exclusive Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/9operators/shared_invite/zt-2tdfu426r-TepSHJP~evAyDfR29U2qUwPowered By:Fulfil.io.https://bit.ly/3pAp2vuThe Only Cloud ERP Designed to Efficiently Scale 8 and 9-Figure Brands. Northbeam.https://www.northbeam.io/Postscript.https://postscript.io/Richpanel.https://www.richpanel.com/?utm_source=9O&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ytdescSaras.https://saras-analytics.typeform.com/to/T8jpuAEb?utm_source=9operator_lp&utm_medium=find_out_moreSubscribe to The Marketing Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingOperatorsSubscribe to The Finance Operators here: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceOperatorsFOPS Sign up to the 9 Operators newsletter here: https://9operators.com/