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  1. James90

    Sourced and Imported My First Container During C0VlD 


    NOTABLE! 
    Learned something new today: Forwarders have contracts with carriers for fixed rate prices So current price has been around $5,000 for a 40HC from Asia to Hawaii. I always "assumed" we enjoyed cheaper ocean freight prices than the U.S. Mainland because of our proximity to Asia. Boy was I...
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    Post all of your ideas and random problems you’ll never execute on...

    GOLD! HOT! IDEA 
    In-flight shopping: Where the items you ordered in-flight will be bagged and ready for you at a pick-up station when you land. -No more annoying trips to the store right after you land to purchase items you couldn't bring on the plane or you just forgot. -Example: Flying to Hawaii? Order...
  3. James90

    Do you have low energy everyday when it comes to work or business?

    MINDSET 
    Do what you hate to do, but do it like you love it.
  4. James90

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Hi Walter, Is there any ways to make my import trade data private from public sources like Priva, Datamyne, and Import Yeti... etc?
  5. James90

    Greetings from Vietnam

    INTRO 
    Welcome Bryan I was born in Vietnam, and left at very young age. I visit regularly before covid, and each time it's a different country from when I left. It's rapidly changing, and it's awesome you can be a part of the rise! Good luck on your journey.
  6. James90

    Learn any language while on the toilet (even if your IQ is lower than a chimps)

    MINDSET 
    This. Some words are more important than others. After WW2, the U.S & British wanted to spread the english language throughout the whole world. They came up with 850 of the most useful and common words carefully picked by a linguist. http://ogden.basic-english.org/wordalph.html
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    NEW B2B BUSINESS in a BOX

    MARKETPLACE 
    Are you able to disclose a competitor? I'm interested in learning more about the type of service or goods this sector provides.
  8. James90

    Ice vending machines

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    There's a couple of vending machines at a marina I know of. It's always sold out out, especially during the summer months when it's Ahi season. Fishermen need hundreds of pounds of ice for their big game. Also a huge homeless encampment next door fuels an equal amount of demand. A friend of...
  9. James90

    Sourcing for furniture startup

    SOURCING 
    @gunhol Search for furniture expo/fairs in your region and crosscheck listed exhibitors. If you find wholesalers, traders, or retailers use www.importyeti.com to locate their source. You may find some of them have their manufacturing base in Asia as well.
  10. James90

    Renting or Buying Commercial Property For Your Business

    REAL ESTATE 
    @steve schweitzer Hey Steve, Have you looked into subleasing a space or holding a master lease and subletting the extra space out? Look for a space that's already set-up for your type of business, and if the space is too large tell the landlord you'll have the master lease, and sublet the...
  11. James90

    Moving from rural Hawaii to Southern California in pursuit of entrepreneurship

    Aloha brah, I was raised on Oahu most of my life. I lived in Seattle for a couple years after college. Moved back to Hawaii for work, and I also have plans to move to Southern California soon (next year). I think it really depends on what kind of person you are...The change and discomfort can...
  12. James90

    Sourced and Imported My First Container During C0VlD 


    NOTABLE! 
    The odd thing is Hawaii is a further transit journey from Asia, because of the "Jones Act" all ships must dock in the U.S. Mainland first before servicing Hawaii.. I got a 40HC booking for $4700 in November. 30 Days transit time + 2-4 weeks of delays my forwarder advised.... Several others...
  13. James90

    Sourced and Imported My First Container During C0VlD 


    NOTABLE! 
    Beginning of this year, I sourced and imported my first container (40HC) from Vietnam. Commodity: Bamboo Fencing Pcs: 300 Ocean freight: Hai Phong to Honolulu, HI USA Duration: ETA 15 days, + 1 week delay (my container missed the transit ship in Japan) I got inspiration from AgainstAllOdds...
  14. James90

    Foreign Trade Zone: Benefits for new importers

    Hey guys, I'm outlining my experience with a "Foreign Trade Zone" in my city, and thought it might be a useful resource for your import business. A FTZ is pretty much custom bonded warehouse/facility, meaning you can defer payment of duties & taxes, and in case of re-export of cargo. Also avoid...
  15. James90

    Freight costs from China to the U.S. From $8000 to $24,000 per 40 foot container in the past month.

    SOURCING 
    Saw this flying out of Long Beach.
  16. James90

    China is going to be a competitor in the global mfging chain again?

    OFF-TOPIC 
    Interesting video I came across about how one way China is reinventing global e-commerce View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT6FntKz8H4&t=455s C2M - Consumer to Manufacturer It’s putting the consumers and designers on the same level, as opposed to M2C. Online platforms are utilized to...
  17. James90

    Big Passive Income Opportunities in Food/Farming?

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Can I get the link to that article:)
  18. James90

    Freight costs from China to the U.S. From $8000 to $24,000 per 40 foot container in the past month.

    SOURCING 
    Weird. I'm ordering my next container from China (Fuzhou) and received a quote for $4300 40'HC Although transit time will be 40 days + 2-4 weeks of anticipated delays.
  19. James90

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Hi Walter, My goods are currently en-route to the port and is ready to be shipped soon. Thanks to your book, the process was smooth...with some hiccups in-between of course. There's some kinks I'm hoping to clear up so my next transaction can be smoother. Production of goods was suppose to...
  20. James90

    How to structure B2B pre-sales deals in-person?

    MARKETING 
    To Receive a deposit to order more inventory. I'll take 2 months for me to obtain inventory, and low on capital at the moment.

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