This episode offers an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of running an international ecommerce business. Mike and Dave share how they overcome communication hurdles while traveling through Asia for events like the Canton Fair and Global Sources Summit. It highlights the value of in-person collaboration for strategic planning and business development within a globally dispersed team.
Key takeaways
In-person collaboration, even amidst travel challenges, significantly boosts productivity and strategic alignment for globally dispersed teams.
Attending international trade fairs like the Canton Fair and industry summits like Global Sources can reveal innovative uses for familiar tools (e.g., Jungle Scout beyond product research).
Entrepreneurial partnerships benefit from clear communication strategies, especially across significant time zone differences, and making time for focused, in-person discussions.
Leverage industry events not just for networking and sourcing but also for internal strategic alignment and team building.
Consider personal bets or challenges within your team to foster engagement and provide content for future discussions and audience engagement.
Here's something you don't hear about very often: me and Dave sitting side by side on a train heading to China talking about EcomCrew. With me being based in the US and Dave in Canada (and Dave most recently living in China for the last 8 months), communication has not been very easy. We had to deal with time zones and dropped calls, making it hard for Dave to be on the podcast with me (he doesn't like being on the podcast very often in the first place, making it a lot harder). Our trip to Asia was very productive not just for our respective businesses but for EcomCrew as well, as it gave time for me and Dave to be in the same place and talk about EcomCrew in real time. One of these moments was during a train ride from Hong Kong to Guangzhou on our way to the Canton Fair. We decided to record our conversation amidst train noises in the background for your listening pleasure. Here are some conversation points: Our speaking engagements at the Global Sources Summit How well the first EcomCrew mastermind turned out The Canton Fair we're headed to Our Gentleman's bet Using Jungle Scout not to find products but to do something else Exciting new EcomCrew stuff Despite the backgound noise of train hums and Chinese chatter, this train ride has been an enjoyable experience--Dave and I even made a gentleman's bet on something in relation the Global Sources Summit. Watch out for the results of the bet in the coming episodes! Resources mentioned: Amazon launch strategy webinar E102: Amazon Product Launch Strategy for 2018 How to Launch a New Brand and Product on Amazon to a New Best Seller <a href= "https://www.ecomcrew.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
In-person collaboration, even amidst travel challenges, significantly boosts productivity and strategic alignment for globally dispersed teams.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Attending international trade fairs like the Canton Fair and industry summits like Global Sources can reveal innovative uses for familiar tools (e.g., Jungle Scout beyond product research).
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Entrepreneurial partnerships benefit from clear communication strategies, especially across significant time zone differences, and making time for focused, in-person discussions.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage industry events not just for networking and sourcing but also for internal strategic alignment and team building.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Consider personal bets or challenges within your team to foster engagement and provide content for future discussions and audience engagement.
