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Spring 2015 Canton Fair
MEETUPSWas planning on going in October but may move it up to this Spring iteration. Was originally thinking Phase 1 but may just do Phase 2 and 3. Have you guys (@1step i know you documented your time last year) ever set extra time to actually do supplier visits maybe for items you are importing already?- saigon
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- Forum: Networking and Meet-Ups
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTIONBack to the drawing board...again. Huge inherent safety issue that revealed itself in the sample I had has caused me to scratch this niche entirely outside of the complimentary product I was going to include that had already been produced. Researching new niche's to jump into. Have a couple...- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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2015 Fastlane Summit, Official Thread
MEETUPSShot you a PM! Thanks for offering up. @Travis Phipps Personally, I would be interested in 1 and 4 as I'm in the eCom space right now but #2 is something that's seldom talked about (at least I've rarely heard discussed) that I'd love to hear about. It all sounds good, though, and thanks for...- saigon
- Post #91
- Forum: Networking and Meet-Ups
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2015 Fastlane Meetup, Ticket Waiting List
MEETUPSPlease add me to the list as well. Thanks.- saigon
- Post #48
- Forum: Networking and Meet-Ups
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTION1. This will just be a branded product. The current style is one that is different than what's on the market and I'm including something that most do not include as a bonus that should hopefully differentiate. I've been battling the fear of failure for the past couple of weeks but I know I have...- saigon
- Post #13
- Forum: Process and Execution
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Replicating Successful Businesses in a Emerging Markets
I've also wondered this. I've always had a "US" mindset when it came to business for some odd reason, making the international logistics a roadblock in my mind. I guess those that overcome that roadblock probably go on to be wildly successful, probably after a few road bumps along the way. I'm...- saigon
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTIONSorry for the delay in responding. I used Connected International (http://connected-intl.com/main/). My product is still being manufactured so I haven't had too much experience on the shipping/customs clearance side but they helped me get a Continuous Bond and have answered any of my silly...- saigon
- Post #11
- Forum: Process and Execution
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTIONPlenty of different ways to find suppliers but Alibaba is a great source. You do need to vet them but that will be your best bet from sitting on your couch, on your computer. Personally, I plan on attending the Canton Fair next October to get facetime with manufacturers and see potential...- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)
IDEADon't have much but rep transferred for that IG post! Very kind of you to share that with everyone.- saigon
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- Forum: Ideas, Concept Feedback
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTIONUpdates Received samples from two suppliers. Wanted to use one product as the main product as stated above and started reading reviews from a couple other sellers on this specific product and decided against it (inherent problem in design that couldn't be solved...unless you switch products!)...- saigon
- Post #7
- Forum: Process and Execution
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTIONUpdates So, received my samples. Supplier actually threw a new style of product in supplies for free and I actually ended up wanting to use that as my product vs. my original intent. We go through the purchase and pricing discussions and I place order with 30% down. Next day ... we get a note...- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Franchising with a Fastlane Mentality
EXECUTIONI got away from this idea and moved onto a different path but if the "process" can be documented and replicated in volume (relative term but think 50-100+ times, in my mind), it could be franchised. My idea for a B&M retailer could have been franchised and the competitors in the space I was...- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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My Trip to the Canton Fair - Why You Should Go
I think it depends on your product line but many of the Asian countries have opportunities for sourcing (Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea). I read somewhere on here that European countries can be good as well depending on what you're looking for (clothing, etc. - I think Zaras was the example)...- saigon
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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From 0 to 100 - My journey to the Fastlane - Importing/eCommerce/B&M
SOURCING EXECUTIONI've been on this forums for years, soaking up tons of information, learning from the best and figuring out, how I can make my impact. I've always had some weird obsession with exotic cars, exorbitant amounts of cash, large mansions, the usual slowlane thinking that led me to never taking action...- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Franchising with a Fastlane Mentality
EXECUTIONThanks for sharing - nothing like having a mentor take you up under their wings, especially when things get hectic so you can see first hand. I'm working through the details of starting a potential franchise next year depending on how the original idea turns out and if it has legs for franchise...- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Diary of Opening A New Business
NOTABLE!Hey Jack, any updates on this? Was nice seeing the weekly or so updates and it's been awhile. Can't wait to hear any improvements or new milestones reached!- saigon
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Groupon Affiliate - Made My LIFE!
HOT!So Paypal won in my favor. They are refunding the money paid to my CC's. Glad this worked in my favor. Next time going with my first gut reaction. Could've been a bad $950 mistake.- saigon
- Post #132
- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Groupon Affiliate - Made My LIFE!
HOT!File with your bank then. I'm still in the stage of awaiting response from the other side. Not saying too much as they can still come on the site and find ways to screw us.- saigon
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Groupon Affiliate - Made My LIFE!
HOT!I called my bank and they called Paypal with me on phone. There are cases on the 4-5 payments I made so hopefully it returns in my favor. Will keep you guys updated. Takes 10 days.- saigon
- Post #101
- Forum: General Business Discussion
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