manufacturing in china

The importance of choosing the right 3PL, the impact of staff turnover on business accuracy and consumer satisfaction, and the evolution and restructuring of companies to avoid bloating and middle managers.

Jordan West and Izzy Rosensweig share insights on the challenges and opportunities in the e-commerce and fulfillment industry. From the impact of shipping regulations and logistics on cross-border commerce to the importance of efficient 3PL partnerships, they dive into key strategies for success. 

Listen and learn in this episode!

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Recognizing scalability as a key factor and addressing unrealistic claims of unlimited scale and overly optimistic projections.
• Utilizing tools such as HubSpot for B2B, integrating Slack with tickets and CRMs, and leveraging email reminders for business operations.
• Highlighting the importance of customer experience and effective communication with 3PL providers, emphasizing the significance of immediate communication and problem-solving for efficient business operations.

Recommended App/Tool:

Sendlane: https://www.sendlane.com/

Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/

Notion: https://www.notion.so/product

Recommended Audiobook/Podcast:

All in: https://www.allinpodcast.co/

Same As Ever: https://www.audible.com/pd/Same-as-Ever-Audiobook/B0C1HS5WG1

Today’s Guest:

Izzy Rosenzweig, CEO of Portless, is a veteran of the DTC industry for over 10 years. After opening his China-based fulfillment center to improve customer experience, Izzy recognized an opportunity to assist other DTC brands with direct shipping to their customers, leading to the birth of Portless. 

Connect and learn more about Izzy and Portless here: 

Website: https://www.portless.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/

X: https://twitter.com/IzzyRosenzweig

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In this episode we talk about common mistakes businesses make when manufacturing overseas in China and how to avoid them.

We have a special guest Sajag Agarwal, the CEO and Founder of Movley, a Chicago-based company working to streamline and automate worldwide manufacturing and supply-chain through tech. With a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship, Sajag’s first venture was at 12 years old running an online gaming community. At 15, he opened an e-commerce company and was bringing in net 6-figures per year. He later founded an Amazon e-com brand that grew to $2M a year in less than 3 years.

If you would like more tips on how to avoid these common mistakes, make sure you download Movley's Inspection Preparation Guide, which will walk you through how to prepare for inspection.

In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, we focus on Manufacturing in the USA. Learn how to use an indispensable resource for American manufacturers. We'll outline key differences in working with a factory in China versus a factory in the USA.

We also cover 8 key topics and questions to discuss with the American factory you're considering partnering with. This quick start guide to finding your perfect factory is full of tips, tricks and actionable advice. Find the full transcript and episode links at the bottom of this description.


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/4

🎓 5 Streamlined Steps To Your Next Playful Product Launch in 1 Interactive Masterclass: learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

💡 The Great Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp: Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in just 5 days. Register here: learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp

Finally an answer to one of the biggest industry questions out there. How do I start manufacturing my own toy or game ideas with a factory in China? This podcast episode breaks down the easiest way to find, analyze, and communicate with the ideal overseas factory for YOU.

Learn how to determine quality and legitimacy of factories you find online, learn the best way to protect your ideas overseas (hint: it's not an NDA), and learn 8 key questions to ask any factory you're considering partnering with. This quick start guide to finding your perfect factory is full of tips, tricks and actionable advice. Find the full transcript and more at at thetoycoach.com.


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/3

🎓 5 Streamlined Steps To Your Next Playful Product Launch in 1 Interactive Masterclass: learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

💡 The Great Toy and Game Idea Bootcamp: Visualize, Validate, and Vow to make your toy or game idea real in just 5 days. Register here: learn.thetoycoach.com/bootcamp