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The Ecommerce Lab By Ecomcy
[EP #159] [ENG] - Why you should go to India - Meghla Bhardwaj
Welcome once again to our channel! In this special episode, we are honored to host Meghla Bhardwaj, a leading international sourcing expert and the Co-Founder of IndiaSourcing.net. Together, we will explore the exciting India Sourcing Trip event, a unique opportunity to discover distinctive products and strategically diversify your supply chain.As India's global exports continue to rise, there has never been a more opportune time to tap into this thriving market. Are you currently dependent on a single country for your supplies and looking to reduce costs while establishing direct connections with factories? Then the India...
2023-10-09
29 min
The Ecommerce Lab By Ecomcy
[EP #159] [ENG] - Why you should go to India - Meghla Bhardwaj
Welcome once again to our channel! In this special episode, we are honored to host Meghla Bhardwaj, a leading international sourcing expert and the Co-Founder of IndiaSourcing.net. Together, we will explore the exciting India Sourcing Trip event, a unique opportunity to discover distinctive products and strategically diversify your supply chain.As India's global exports continue to rise, there has never been a more opportune time to tap into this thriving market. Are you currently dependent on a single country for your supplies and looking to reduce costs while establishing direct connections with factories? Then the India...
2023-10-04
29 min
The Australian Seller
TAS 131 – Southern Seller Fest interviews with Meghla Bhardwaj, Tim Jordan, Marg Jolly and Aleisha Goodall.
Just got back from Southern Seller Fest which what was undoubtedly the most amazing Amazon event I’ve ever been to, not just here in Australia, but in the world. It was an absolute credit to Michael and Jamie who pulled off an incredible event jammed packed with amazing speakers with incredible content. A really big thanks to them both. One of the big announcements they made during the event was the official launch of their new supply chain management software www.SKUdrop.com – this will be a total game changer for Amazon sellers exporting from...
2022-09-13
26 min
Two Amazon Sellers and a Microphone
#223 - How to Source Products from India with Meghla Bhardwaj
Meghla Bhardwaj is the Co-Founder of India Sourcing Network. She has over 20 years of experience in the Asia sourcing industry. She is passionate about helping global Amazon and eCommerce sellers discover unique products to source from India. She has been interviewed on over a hundred podcasts and webinars about the benefits of importing made-in-India products. She is the Co-Founder of India Sourcing Network, a first-of-its-kind platform that provides importers everything they need to build private label brands sourcing from India. Meghla also runs The Asian Seller, a community for e-commerce sellers in Asia to help them start and grow thei...
2022-05-12
37 min
The Asian Seller
AMA with Jason, Meghla & Margaret (May 2022)
On this episode of The Asian Seller, Jason Tay, Meghla Bhardwaj and Margaret Jolly answer sellers questions about Amazon FBA, Ecommerce, Private Label, Sourcing, QC, Logistics and more. Jason is the first ever Singapore seller to be featured on Amazon’s Seller Success Story series, and is regularly invited by Amazon and other institutions to talk about eCommerce. Episode highlights Does the PAC replens model work for amazon.sg? Keepa doesn’t work on Amazon.sg, what’s the alternative? I have some of my listings with search suppressed. I had tried file upload and ed...
2022-05-06
54 min
The Asian Seller
AMA with Jason- April 2022
On this episode of The Asian Seller, Jason Tay and Meghla Bhardwaj answer sellers questions about Amazon FBA, Ecommerce, Private Label, Sourcing, QC, Logistics and more. Jason is the first ever Singapore seller to be featured on Amazon’s Seller Success Story series, and is regularly invited by Amazon and other institutions to talk about eCommerce. Episode highlights: The best way to approach businesses to work with? What is your view on price moving up and down $3+- during testing? 3 months changes 3-4x? How to rank on top of the fold on first pa...
2022-04-15
1h 18
The Asian Seller
AMA with Jason & Meghla (March 2022)
On this episode of The Asian Seller Jason Tay and Meghla Bhardwaj answer sellers questions about Amazon FBA, Ecommerce, Private Label, Sourcing, QC, Logistics and more. Jason is the first ever Singapore seller to be featured on Amazon’s Seller Success Story series, and is regularly invited by Amazon and other institutions to talk about eCommerce. Episode Highlights: Is it advisable to order large quantity and send to 3PL or smaller quantity and ship direct to Amazon? What should be the percentage set aside for the first 6 months and subsequent months for PPC Ads? Fo...
2022-03-02
1h 14
Maximizing Ecommerce
Sourcing Products from India with Meghla Bhardwaj, Ep #124
When we think of sourcing products, China generally comes to mind or possibly made in the USA. However, there is a whole world out there with many options for manufacturing your products. India can be a potential option worth looking into, and I am excited to bring on Meghla Bhardwaj from India Sourcing Network to discuss options for sourcing from India. Connect with Meghla India Sourcing Network LinkedIn Connect with Kevin Facebook Group Instagram LinkedIn
2021-11-11
37 min
Crossover Commerce
Sourcing from India⎜Meghla Bhardwaj⎜EP. 28
Ryan Cramer of PingPong Payments talks with Meghla Bhardwaj, Founder of India Sourcing Trip & Virtual India Sourcing Show, about sourcing from India.-----About Meghla Bhardwaj:Meghla has been working in the Asia sourcing industry for close to 20 years. She has visited hundreds of factories and tens of trade shows in India and China and has a deep understanding of manufacturing and sourcing processes. Meghla is passionate about helping Amazon and eCommerce sellers source effectively and sell more. She organizes a number of in-person and virtual events and conferences in Hong Kong and...
2021-04-22
54 min
The Asian Seller
Meghla & Payman Chat on Leaders with a Heart Podcast
The Asian Seller Founder Meghla Bhardwaj was interviewed by Payman Lorenzo. Meghla shared a bit about her journey from who she is and her transition from being a journalist to the business woman she is now. She also talks about her experience of Sourcing From India VS China, advantages & for what type of products it is best for. Meghla shared about her soon to be launched brand. Episode Highlights: Transition From Being A Journalist To The Business Woman She Is Now Sourcing From India VS China, Advantages and For What Type Of Products It...
2021-04-06
48 min
The Asian Seller
Go on a Virtual Tour of Your China Factory
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, Habib Rkha Founder and Managing Director of QCADVISOR talks about his company’s unique new service of virtual factory tours in China. Habib shares why and how his company offers 360 views of factories in China, and how these can be beneficial to importers when they cannot visit factories in person. Habib is a QC and manufacturing veteran, based in China. He founded QCADVISOR in Shenzhen in 2018, and they currently serve over 150 clients. They specialize in offering customized QC solutions instead of offering QC services as a com...
2021-03-09
53 min
The Asian Seller
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Selling on Amazon
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, Margaret Jolly and Meghla Bhardwaj share notes about the ups and downs of being an Amazon seller. It’s not always a smooth ride, and don’t believe gurus who say you can make 7 figures by working only 4 hours a week!! This is a real business and takes time to start and grow. There are a lot of challenges and pitfalls to avoid along the way. It is nonetheless a business that you can set up with the least amount of investment especially compared to other businesses such as...
2021-03-01
1h 10
The Asian Seller
Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs; Sneak Peek at Branded By Women
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, we talk to a few inspiring women entrepreneurs from the Amazon and ecommerce world. They share what drives them, what inspires them, the challenges they have faced, and lots more. They also talk about their presentations at the Branded by Women conference. The Asian Seller founder, Meghla Bhardwaj is also a speaker at the conference, and will be sharing some of the lessons learnt in 2020. Episode highlights: Introductions When did the entrepreneur bug bite them? The biggest challenge they face as woman entrepr...
2021-02-19
34 min
Ecommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce Businesses
3 Underrated Advantages Sourcing from India with Meghla Bhardwaj, Founder of India Sourcing Trip
~WHAT YOU’LL LEARN~ 5 Major Differences Sourcing New Products From India versus China5 Must Know Details When Sourcing Products in IndiaWhy Sourcing Home Décor from India is the PERFECT PlaceThe #1 Tip to Land Your Dream Supplier~CONTACT DETAILS~If you would like to know more about Meghla Bhardwaj, you can follow her:Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndiaSourcing/ ---Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to the Ecom Exits Podcast with Nate Ginsburg?Have some feedback you’d like to shar...
2021-02-09
35 min
The Asian Seller
Brunei-Based Farah Zaidi, Spark Ecom Scholarship Winner Strives to Build an Ecom Empire
When she was in school, she painted stones and drew cartoons to sell to her classmates. She sold keychains from her father’s store and her pre-loved toys. It was evident she had an entrepreneurial spark in her from the time she was in school. When she started working, she started feeling restless in her 9-to-5 and wanted to do something more challenging that would give her freedom of time and creativity. She discovered the business of ecommerce and Amazon, and knew this is what she wanted to do. Despite the limited ecommerce oppor...
2021-02-07
43 min
The Asian Seller
Unplug from “Donkey Work”; Build an Amazon FBA Dream Team
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, Nate Ginsberg from Seller Plex and Dream Team Machine shares a blueprint for an Amazon FBA dream team. Nate stresses that entrepreneurs should strive to be the best they can be, have the biggest impact, receive the biggest impact and focus on being the visionaries for their business. And if they continue to “donkey work” or repetitive, low-value tasks, they are limiting themselves and their business. Nate also talks about a “hiring funnel” that he has developed to help him make the hiring process more efficient. Nate is an...
2021-02-01
51 min
The Asian Seller
Amazon Trends, Social Ecommerce, Crypto & More with Davide Nicolucci
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, Davide Nicolucci from Growth Hack Consulting talks about key trends in the Amazon space in 2021 based on a comprehensive article he has published recently. We also talk about crypto currency, and why he thinks digital currencies and blockchain are going to be increasingly important with potential e-commerce applications. Here are some of the trends he talks about: Amazon is upping their game with advertising. There will increasingly be more opportunities for showcasing your products via video and other pay-to-play means Being brand registered is extremely important Amazon...
2021-01-24
40 min
The Asian Seller
Felix Law: From Amazon Delivery Guy to Amazon 6-Figure Seller
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, I talk to Felix Law, a Singapore-based e-commerce seller who quit his full-time engineering career and is now focused 100 percent on e-commerce. Just three years ago in early 2018, Felix quit his job because he was unhappy working a 9 to 5, and started exploring entrepreneurship. He started working as a delivery boy for Ninja Van and Amazon Prime Now, which is how he was exposed to e-commerce. The high volume of parcels he was delivering made him realize the potential of selling online. His first product was coff...
2021-01-17
35 min
The Asian Seller
The Story of My Life: Meghla Bhardwaj
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, I share the story of my life on Seller Sessions with Danny McMillan. Life hasn’t been easy for me, but the experiences have shaped me into who I am today. I had a not-so-fun childhood, but that’s what instilled in me a strong desire to be independent, financially stable and strong. I’ve had a successful corporate career working for an amazing company, Global Sources for over 19 years in 4 countries. I moved up the corporate ladder quickly with my dedication and hard work. But then...
2021-01-10
45 min
The Asian Seller
10 Amazon FBA & Ecommerce Trends to Watch for in 2021
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, Jason Tay, Margaret Jolly, Kevin Oldham, Meghla Bhardwaj and Baptiste Porzier get together in a virtual meetup and share what they believe are the top e-commerce / Amazon FBA trends for 2021. Some of the trends discussed are more like strategies you need to continue emphasizing as we head into the new year, while others are specific shifts we’re seeing on Amazon and in e-commerce. Here are 10 Amazon FBA and E-commerce Trends for 2021: Continued E-commerce Growth: Online shopping is becoming more mainstream and e-commerce sales will continue to gro...
2021-01-03
1h 14
The Asian Seller
How to Find & Hire Amazon FBA VAs in Pakistan
On this week’s The Asian Seller podcast, Raja Hamza Rasheed, CEO of eCom Managers talks about how to find, vet and work with Virtual Assistants (VAs) in Pakistan. He shares how these digital marketers are being trained on Amazon-related tasks, what types of tasks they are good at, and ways to test and judge their skills. Raja is a marketer and consumer behavior analyst. He holds a degree in consumer behavior & marketing from the University of Punjab in Pakistan. Along with his own Amazon selling business, he is also a consultant and trainer. His...
2020-12-21
55 min
The Asian Seller
Reflecting on 2020, Planning for 2021
What a year 2020 has been! While there have been tons of challenges, ecommerce sellers have also been presented with many opportunities. We are in fact lucky to be in one of the few industries that are growing during the pandemic. On this podcast episode, India Sourcing Trip coaches, Tim Jordan, Chris Thomas, Gary Huang, Margaret Jolly, Kevin Oldham and Meghla Bhardwaj reflect on 2020, and gaze into their 2021 crystal balls. They share: the biggest lesson they learnt in 2020 what are they most looking forward to in 2021 their one...
2020-12-16
59 min
The Asian Seller
Leverage Content & Community to Build a True Ecommerce Brand
On this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Michael Michelini, founder of Global from Asia, and ecommerce SEO agency, Shadstone, talks about ways to build a community around your brand. Michael shares best practices to start, develop, engage, maintain and grow a community. He gives tips on leveraging various mediums such as social media, emails, bloggers, and the like. Michael is an American social media, e-commerce, and SEO specialist who has lived in China since late 2007. He is a passionate business connector who helps companies do business in China as well as Chinese companies to wo...
2020-12-06
46 min
The Asian Seller
How to Deal with Amazon Suspensions & Co
CJ Rosenbaum from Amazon Sellers' Lawyer talks about listing and account suspensions, and other issues sellers face. He also shares best practices when preparing and submitting plans of action to Amazon, and the strengths sellers have that they may not know. CJ is the Founding Partner of Rosenbaum Famularo, PC, the law firm behind Amazon Sellers Lawyer. He and his team help sellers with IP protection and writing plans of action for listing suspension. Episode highlights: Common reasons for account / listing suspension What can sellers do to prevent account suspensions Preparing a pla...
2020-11-29
35 min
The Australian Seller
TAS 102 : Global Sources Virtual Summit – Sourcing, Freighting & Amazon Challenges with Meghla Bhardwaj and Steven Selikoff.
In this episode we welcome back to the show Meghla Bhardwaj from India Sourcing Trip and Steven Selikoff from Product Sourcing academy . On the 10-12th November 2020 Global Sources Summit is running the Global Sources Virtual Summit which is an event very close to my heart, as it was the first speaking gig I ever had talking about Selling on Amazon in 2015. Meghla’s coordinating the event, Steven is running a workshop and I’m on an ‘ask me anything’ panel. I wanted to give the event a plug, because the quality of the speakers and the...
2020-11-05
49 min
The Asian Seller
What’s Next in Retail, and Global Sources Virtual Summit
Steven Selikoff from The Product Development Academy returns to The Asian Seller podcast to talk about trends in retail. We also talk about the upcoming Global Sources Virtual Summit, and Steven’s exclusive 6-hour China Sourcing Workshop at the Summit. 2020 has been an exciting and challenging year for eCommerce sellers around the world - while some of us saw steep sales increases, others experienced declines. While no one can tell what exactly the new year has in store for us, we can learn from the past and be ready for the future. The...
2020-11-04
32 min
The Asian Seller
How to Work with Amazon Virtual Assistants (and how not to)
On this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Steven Selikoff from The Product Development Academy shares best practices when working with Virtual Assistants for your Amazon / eCommerce business, Margaret Jolly and Kevin Oldham also join the conversation. While VAs can help make your business more efficient, their services should be utilized to assist you with specific tasks. Many sellers make the mistake of depending on VAs for product research and business strategy. Episode highlights: Introduction Why a VA? What tasks do you think are suitable to outsource to a VA? What tasks would y...
2020-11-01
1h 21
The sellerboard Show - How to Build a Business on Amazon
Sourcing Products From India for Amazon FBA / Meghla Bhardwaj
sellerboard: Profit analytics for Amazon FBA sellers + email follow-up campaigns + refunds for lost goods + PPC optimizer + listing change alerts + inventory management and much more. $15 per month, free trial: sellerboard.com/?partner=00688Our guest today is Meghla Bhardwaj from Indiasourcingtrip.com.Topics:- How sourcing has changed in 2020- It is important to diversify your suppliers- Why is India interesting for Amazon sellers- Sourcing hand made products from Indiasellerboard on Facebook:www.facebook.com/sellerboard/Links:Website - https://www.indiasourcingtrip.com/Facebook...
2020-10-26
19 min
sellerboard шоу - как построить бизнес на Амазон
Поиск и закупка товаров в Индии для бизнеса на Амазон / Meghla Bhardwaj
sellerboard: Анализ прибыльности для Amazon FBA продавцов+емайл кампании+ возмещения за потерянные товары+управление складом+оптимизатор PPC+оповещения$15 в месяц, 1 месяц бесплатно: https:// sellerboard.com/?partner=00686Гость сегодняшнего выпуска sellerboard шоу - Meghla Bhardwaj из Indiasourcingtrip.com.Темы разговора:- Как изменился сорсинг в 2020- Зачем диверсифицировать поставщиков- Чем Индия интересна Амазон продавцам- Закупка товаров категории hand made в ИндииВступайте в нашу Facebook группу!www.facebook.com/groups/1564632060259167Ссылки:Сайт - www.indiasourcingtrip.com/Facebook - www.facebook.com/meghla.bhardwaj
2020-10-26
19 min
The Asian Seller
Logic Informs, Emotions Sell: Writing an Amazon Listing that Engages, Persuades & Converts
On this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, writer & editor extraordinaire Ana Warren Gonzalez talks about the importance of crafting a compelling story in your Amazon listing. Ana is the founder of AWGCopy, an emerging copywriting firm that also specializes in Amazon copywriting. The agency prides itself on elegant copy that employs marketing principles to further client goals. As an individual, Ana's been writing professionally since 2008. She pretty much learned on the job; she was enmeshed in traditional marketing, local store marketing and retail, public relations, and events management, and she figured out copywriting on t...
2020-10-18
47 min
The sellerboard Show - How to Build a Business on Amazon
Product Sourcing for Amazon FBA / Meghla Bhardwaj
sellerboard: Profit analytics for Amazon FBA sellers + email follow-up campaigns + refunds for lost goods + PPC optimizer + listing change alerts + inventory management and much more. $15 per month, free trial: sellerboard.com/?partner=00688Our guest today is Meghla Bhardwaj from Indiasourcingtrip.com. We talked about product sourcing:- How to communicate your requirements to your suppliers - How to make sure the product is right for your market- What is continuous monitoring and how to implement it in your sourcing process.sellerboard on Facebook:www.facebook.com/sellerboard/Links:Website...
2020-10-12
21 min
sellerboard шоу - как построить бизнес на Амазон
Советы по поиску поставщиков и закупке товаров для бизнеса на Amazon FBA / Meghla Bhardwaj
sellerboard: Анализ прибыльности для Amazon FBA продавцов+емайл кампании+ возмещения за потерянные товары+управление складом+оптимизатор PPC+оповещения$15 в месяц, 1 месяц бесплатно: https:// sellerboard.com/?partner=00686Гость сегодняшнего выпуска sellerboard шоу - Meghla Bhardwaj из Indiasourcingtrip.com.Meghla отлично разбирается в закупке товаров, у неё более 19 лет опыта работы в сфере снабжения в Индии и Китае.Темы разговора:- как правильно искать поставщиков и закупать товар в Китае- зачем нужно записывать спецификацию вашего товара, и как правильно донести её до поставщика- какие бывают инспекции, как и когда их лучше проводитьВступайте в нашу Facebook группу!www.facebook.com/groups/1564632060259167Ссылки:Сайт - https://www.indiasourcingtrip.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meghla.bhardwaj
2020-10-12
21 min
The Asian Seller
Brand Names & Trademarks: What Amazon Sellers Need to Know
On this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, US attorney Yael Cabilly from Cabilly & Co talks about brand registry, trademarks, patents, hijacking and more. She shares insights on how to choose a relevant brand name, how to search if the brand name is already in use, and the correct way to apply for a trademark. Yael is the founder of Cabilly & Co., and one of the leading attorneys in the field of eCommerce law. With over 13 years of experience in Intellectual Property, Yael uses her IP background to solve problems on eCommerce platforms, and protect her...
2020-10-11
43 min
The Asian Seller
Ex-Amazonian’s Advice on Selling in Europe
On this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Amazon consultant Laura Buhl talks about selling on Amazon’s European marketplaces. Most sellers prefer to sell on Amazon US, and are often daunted by selling on Amazon Europe because of many barriers including language, VAT, stricter product compliance, and the like. However, Laura says these obstacles are easily overcome if you have the right information and access to specialists. Laura used to work at Amazon where she coached top 100 sellers in the EU. She has recently started a 12-week course specially for women where she...
2020-10-04
40 min
The Asian Seller
Influencer Marketing: Strategies for Amazon & eCommerce
Norman Farrar aka The Beard Guy joins us on The Asian Seller podcast to talk about working with influencers for eCommerce and Amazon. Norm is an Amazon, ecommerce and online marketing expert. He has 20 years of branding experience, and is an international public speaker and a podcaster. Episode highlights: Introduction What is influencer marketing? Are you seeing an increase in influencer marketing among online sellers? Why? What is the difference between an influencer and a brand ambassador? What are the different types of influencers? What is the objective of influencer marketing - increase reach, bran...
2020-09-27
1h 09
The Asian Seller
How to Improve Amazon Customer Relations
Given that Amazon is a customer-centric marketplace, it is essential for sellers to manage customer relationships on the platform really well. On this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Lisett Lees and Augustas Kligys from Orange Kilk talk about how you can improve your customer relationship, and keep them returning to your store. About Lisett: Lisett started out in 2016 as an Amazon FBA store assistant and since then has been working daily with different Amazon FBA sellers. Years of experience as a store manager along with the mission of helping businesses run daily...
2020-09-20
56 min
The Asian Seller
Amazon’s Updated Messaging Guidelines: What You Need to Know
In this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Suzanne Smith, Director of Customer Success at eComEngine talks to us about Amazon’s updated communication guidelines for buyer-seller messages Suzanne explains what you should know about these guidelines for both direct communication and indirect communication. Amazon defines two types of Buyer-Seller Messages. Both are considered direct communication with buyers: Permitted Messages: Communications necessary to complete an order or respond to a customer service inquiry. You can only send Permitted Messages to customers who contact you about purchasing a product or who have al...
2020-09-13
51 min
The Asian Seller
Chinese New Year 2021: Why You Need to Start Planning Now
In this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Francois Jaffres, Director of Business Development at Noviland Technologies, Inc. talks about how Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays impact supply chains in China. For those who may not be familiar with CNY, this is a month-long holiday in China that usually falls in January or February. All factories and businesses are closed as millions of workers travel back to their hometowns to be with their families. CNY falls on Feb 12 in 2021, and according to Francois, the time to start planning your Q1 inventory is now. E...
2020-09-06
42 min
The Asian Seller
Ask Me Anything Virtual Meetup - 50th Podcast Episode!
This is the 50th episode of The Asian Seller podcast! Wow - it’s been quite a journey and I’ve learned so much myself and been inspired by many of the guests. I started this podcast and The Asian Seller community to bring Amazon and eCommerce sellers together, so we can share information, resources and help each other grow. Hope you have found the content useful and inspiring. Please do subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or YouTube. Here’s to the next 50 episodes! Episode highlights: Introductions Preparing for Prime Da...
2020-09-02
2h 00
The Asian Seller
Recommended US 3PLs for Amazon Sellers
With Amazon’s new inventory limitations until the end of 2020, it has become essential for Amazon sellers to send in their shipments to a 3PL warehouse and drip feed to Amazon FBA. This is especially important for new SKUs as they are mostly limited to 200 units. In this replay of the Virtual India Sourcing Show, we talk to two 3PL service providers, both of whom are currently being used by the webinar hosts. Margaret and Kevin send their products to DSP, while Meghla utilizes Oregon BPS. DSP Warehouse: This company was established in 2007, and...
2020-08-26
53 min
Your Freedom Podcast
Dealing with Loss and New Perspectives with Meghla Bhardwaj
Episode #8 - Dealing with Loss and New Perspectives In this podcast, Anna is with Meghla, an e-commerce coach, educator, and freedom builder, and they talked about her India sourcing inspiration, struggles, and unique experiences throughout the years. She also shared about her journey through single parenthood and being an entrepreneur at the same time. We also covered: 02:59 - India sourcing 04:30 - Moving to China 05:20 - Relocating to Singapore 06:06 - Dealing with a loss 09:45 - Dating 12:27 - Changing busi...
2020-08-19
30 min
The Asian Seller
Sourcing Electronics Products from China
In this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Dr. Neale O’Connor talks about importing electronics products from China. Most Amazon sellers shy away from selling electronics as a lot can go wrong with a product that has many moving parts. However, if you find the right factory, do your due diligence, and conduct ongoing quality control, these categories can be quite profitable. Dr. Neale is a Professor of Accounting at Monash University, Malaysia. He is an expert on technology and innovation in manufacturing in China. He has spent 18 years in Hong Kong wher...
2020-08-15
37 min
The Asian Seller
Product Inspections: Why, What, When and How
Whether you're sourcing from India or China, you will need inspections to ensure products conform to your specifications. In this webinar hosted by Meghla Bhardwaj, Margaret Jolly and Kevin Oldham, Grace Wong and Tatiana Trukhina from V-Trust give an overview of product inspections and explain how they are done. They also answer a number of audience questions. V-Trust is a one-stop-service of product inspections, factory audits and laboratory testing. They are one of the biggest local inspection companies in China. They have 310+ full-time QC inspectors. They offer free consultancy for...
2020-08-09
1h 30
The Asian Seller
How to Deal with Amazon’s Inventory Storage Limits
Eddie Levine from Hub Dub Ltd joins Meghla Bhardwaj, Margaret Jolly and Kevin Oldham to talk about Amazon’s new inventory quantity limits, and who they affect the most. Eddie shares advice on dealing with the new guidelines. He also breaks down IPI or Inventory Performance Index, and gives some tips on how to improve it. Episode highlights About Eddie and his background Overview of the new storage guidelines by Amazon How are new sellers affected, especially considering new sellers also have space limitations What is IPI and how to improve it Should you switch...
2020-08-02
31 min
The Asian Seller
How to Develop a Fashion Brand - Like Only a Bosslady Can
Sylv Stefanowicz from Poland runs a wholesale and retail lingerie business. She started 3 years ago after a successful corporate career in banking. In this podcast episode, she talks about how she built her business from scratch, sourcing from various countries including China, Sri Lanka and Poland, and the challenges she has faced along the way. She also shares advice for new sellers who want to start a fashion brand. Episode highlights Sylv’s background Challenges she faced building a fashion brand Why fashion is known as a high risk industry How to fin...
2020-07-20
55 min
The Asian Seller
The PPC Campaign Blueprint You Need to Launch a Product on Amazon
PPC is perhaps one of the most daunting aspects of selling on Amazon for most new sellers. In this podcast episode, Ritu Java, CEO of PPC NInja gives a tried and tested blueprint you can follow when launching a new product. Ritu also talks about her free 6-week PPC Mastermind, where she does weekly live calls with a small group of sellers. You get free access to PPC Ninja during the mastermind period, and a special offer for The Asian Seller community if you want to continue using PPC Ninja (see details of the offer below).
2020-07-12
55 min
The Asian Seller
Advice for Wannabe eCommerce Sellers from Seasoned Sellers, Marg & Kevin
Margaret Jolly and Kevin Oldham started their Amazon business as a hobby after retiring from running multiple businesses. They traveled to Canton Fair in China, sourced their first few products from there, and have now been importing private label products from India for a couple of years. Selling on Amazon has become a full-time business now, and they even coach other new sellers, and manage a few Amazon accounts. In this episode, they talk about their own journey, and also offer advice for people thinking about venturing into eCommerce. Episode highlights:...
2020-07-06
37 min
The Asian Seller
The “MLD” Approach to Product Research, and a 90-Day FBA Challenge
Amazon sellers, Riley and Payman have developed a unique way of guiding other people to start their eCommerce business. Instead of only offering recorded videos like most other experts do, they take their students through a 90-day program where they give guidance on how to find, source, and launch products. With weekly group coaching calls, brainstorming sessions, product research cheat sheets and more, Riley and Payman will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. In this podcast episode, they talk about the 90-day challenge as well as their Multiple Layers of...
2020-06-29
1h 01
The Asian Seller
How India Seller Priya Built a Community of Raving Fans for her eCommerce Brand
A software engineer by profession, Priya Sivaraj started her eCommerce business after her son was born and she wanted to spend more time with him. Today, she runs a successful online store selling products in India and the US. She also sells on Amazon and other marketplaces in both countries. Priya has been able to leverage social media and content marketing to build a community of loyal and raving fans. In this podcast, she gives insights into how she has grown the community, and the strategies she uses to keep them engaged and co...
2020-06-21
29 min
The Asian Seller
How Singapore Seller Debbie Built a Successful Amazon Business Selling Cuticle Nippers
Singapore-based Amazon seller, Debbie Chai has built a profitable Amazon business around a product category not many new sellers would consider selling - cuticle nippers. Her brand, Rui Smiths is sold on multiple Amazon marketplaces, and she is now expanding to other nail care products. But Debbie’s success did not happen overnight. It was a slow journey of careful planning, executing, hits and misses. In fact, she did not take any profits out of the business for the first few years. Debbie is an inspiration to aspiring eCommerce sellers, and her success is p...
2020-06-14
36 min
The Asian Seller
Single Mumpreneurs: How do They Do it All?
This is a replay of a live webinar with Regina Peterburgsky, Anna Davidson, Anna Warren and Anjali Agarwal They say "It takes a village to raise a child." And our guests on this week’s podcast are doing it alone. These are single women who are running their businesses and raising their children. Find out how they manage everything including school, tantrums from teenagers, curricular activities, sports, house work, chores, errands...all while creating successful businesses. At the end of the podcast, Danny McMillan joins us to talk about his Branded by Women sum...
2020-06-07
1h 06
The Asian Seller
How to Build Self-Confidence as a Woman Entrepreneur
This is a replay of a live webinar with Michele Venton, Cara Sayer, Sylv Stefanowicz, Sharon Evan and Amy Wees. We talk about what self-confidence means to the panelists, and how confidence can be developed if you don’t have it to begin with. The panelists share their own experiences dealing with imposter syndrome, lack of confidence and how they overcame such issues. Episode highlights: What does self-confidence mean to women Were you always a confident person, or did you have to build it? Have you experienced “imposter syndrome?” Studies have proven there is...
2020-06-01
1h 12
The Asian Seller
How Women Can Take the Stage at Ecom Conferences
This is a replay of a live webinar with Melissa Simonson, Jana Krekic and Athena Severi to talk about why there are few women speakers at ecommerce conferences. We talk about what conference organizers can do to attract more women, and how women can get more speaking gigs. Episode highlights: Introductions and how did they start their own business Why is there a lack of women speakers at conferences What conference organizers can do to attract more women speakers What women can do to get more speaking opportunities Reach out to the panelists:...
2020-05-24
59 min
The Asian Seller
Women Ecom Entrepreneurs Challenges and Opportunities
This is a replay of a live webinar with Izabela Hamilton, Margaret Jolly, Anne Ferris and Cassandra Craven to discuss the vast opportunities ecommerce and Amazon FBA have opened up for women. They talk about their own journeys starting their ecommerce businesses, and share the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Episode highlights: Introductions and how did they start their own business Being a woman entrepreneur, what are some challenges they faced starting their business and how did they overcome them Why ecommerce is a good business opportunity for women What can b...
2020-05-17
1h 02
The Asian Seller
10 Pillars of Building a Successful Amazon Business
In this episode, Gary Huang, Founder of 7 Figure Seller Summit and 80/20 Sourcing shares 10 things he learnt about running an eCommerce business from over 20 successful sellers he recently interviewed. Gary is an Amazon seller himself, and also a coach on India Sourcing Trip. He has helped thousands of e-commerce entrepreneurs save time and money sourcing products and scale their businesses. He has also worked with hundreds of Chinese suppliers, having managed multimillion dollar sourcing campaigns for clients. 10 takeaways: Successful entrepreneurs get around excuses Get off of Amazon to find profitable products Apply the 80/20 rul...
2020-05-12
52 min
The Asian Seller
Global Amazon Seller from India Discusses Product Research, Influencers and More
In this podcast episode, Rishi Raj K, an Amazon seller from India shares his experiences selling internationally. Rish runs a global community of entrepreneurs at Republic of Sellers and offers e-commerce training at Private Label School. In the interview, he shares the strategies he uses for product research, validation and differentiation. He also talks about how he reaches out to influencers to launch products instead of other launch strategies. Episode highlights: Introduction Rish’s approach to product research: Discovery Evaluation Differentiation How to find discover niches to sell in Categories new sellers should st...
2020-05-03
38 min
The Australian Seller
TAS 092 : Virtual Sourcing from India, eCommerce, much more with Meghla Bhardwaj
Today I welcome Meghla back to the show; you might remember her from The India Sourcing Trip, The Asian Seller Podcast and works at Global Sources. Meghla, Marg Jolly and Kevin Oldham have been running virtual sourcing webinars out of India, speaking to suppliers, manufacturers and Factory owners about the businesses, the products they make and how they’re manufactured. This model of virtual sourcing has now been picked up by the big guys, Global Sources, Alibaba and I believe the Canton Fair We also discuss the India Sourcing Trip, the Pandemic’s impa...
2020-05-01
34 min
The Asian Seller
The Future of Ecommerce - Kevin King, Tim Jordan, Steve Simonson
Ecommerce sales in the US were up 25% in the month of March 2020 as a result of the lockdown. But will this trend continue post-coronavirus? What products are people buying? How is Amazon positioned to meet this increasing demand, and what will it take for third party sellers to be successful in ecommerce? Ecommerce veterans and experts Tim Jordan, Kevin King and Steve Simonson answer these questions and more in this panel discussion held during Global Sources Smart Sourcing Summit. Episode highlights: Introductions Major trends / shifts in the overall US e-commerce industry as a sid...
2020-04-26
56 min
The Asian Seller
How to Optimize your Amazon Business In Uncertain Times
This is a replay of a Live Webinar with Dan Ashburn & Lyden Smithers. Dan Ashburn, Lyden Smithers and Athena Severi from Titan Network and China Magic join us on this live Podcast. They discuss a range of strategies Amazon sellers can implement to optimize and fortify their businesses during the current uncertain environment. Episode Highlights Impact of coronavirus on Dan and Lyden's businesses How are they approaching product research How are consumers searching differently Sourcing a product to sell in the current situation Listing optimization best practices FBA vs FB...
2020-04-20
1h 10
The Asian Seller
How to get Amazon Reviews
If you’re new to selling on Amazon, you’re probably struggling to get the first few reviews for your listing. In this podcast episode, Colleen Quattlebaum from eComEngine shares some ways to get reviews. She talks about Amazon’s Early Reviewer Program, the new Request a Review button and other effectives ways of encouraging buyers to leave reviews. eComEngine offers a range of tools to help Amazon sellers automate their businesses, including feedback management, inventory management, product research and other processes. Episode highlights: Colleen’s background How eComEngine helps sellers How are reviews...
2020-04-12
29 min
The Asian Seller
Masterclass: How to Start a Print-on-Demand Business
This is a replay of a 2-hour Live Masterclass on how to start a PRINT-ON-DEMAND business by Jacob Topping. Get Jacob's 350-page ultimate guide to Print-on-Demand now (only US$57) Jacob has been doing POD since 2016, and understands it inside out. He provides an incredible amount of information in this video to get you started. His book is an expansive guide to all things Merch and Print on Demand: Over 350+ pages - including selling via Merch By Amazon and many other popular top Print On Demand sites: Several bonus files Step by step...
2020-04-08
2h 15
The Asian Seller
ROI and Other Metrics to Track for your Amazon Business
In this podcast episode, Per-Ola Röst, an experienced Amazon seller, and founder of SellerMetrix talks about the importance of ROI, and how much ROI you should be looking for when starting an Amazon business. Per-Ola and his wife started selling on Amazon in 2015, and have recently launched SellerMetrix, a tool that helps Amazon sellers Instantly see their Amazon sales and profit in their personal dashboard. Sellers can see their financial metrics like sales, profit, PPC spend, Amazon fees, ROI, refunds and other key numbers. The tool is free for beginners who have fewer than 100 or...
2020-03-31
25 min
The Asian Seller
Coronavirus Impact on E-commerce Sales, FBA Restrictions and More
This is a replay of a live virtual meetup held on 19 March 2020 with almost 80 Amazon sellers, and e-commerce experts. Jason Tay, Chris Thomas, Margaret Jolly and Meghla Bhardwaj answered questions related to dealing with COVID-19, Amazon FBA restrictions, supply chain disruptions, Amazon SG and a lot more. They provided advice and tips on how sellers should look at product research, what product opportunities to look for, how to manage the recent FBA restrictions, and more. Episode highlights Introductions Impact of COVID-19 on sales and supply chains How is logistics being impacted and wh...
2020-03-22
1h 39
The Asian Seller
China Lawyer Shares How to Source Safely in China
In this podcast episode, Sophie Mao. Managing Partner of Chibridge Law Firm and blogger at China Law Help shares advice on how to source safely and smartly from China. Sophie has been practicing law since passing her Chinese Bar Exam in 1997. General corporate matters have been her major practice area, having not only advised many enterprises, financial and medical institutions, but also local governments in China. She has gradually shifted her focus to foreign direct investment and worked as counsel for numerous foreign enterprises and advises their daily operation in China. Her areas o...
2020-03-15
59 min
The Asian Seller
Here’s How Overseas eCommerce Sellers Can Incorporate a Company in Singapore
In this podcast episode, Eric Eio, a Chartered Accountant and founder of Paul Hype Page & Co. shares advice on how overseas Amazon and eCommerce sellers can set up a company in Singapore. He also talks about the requirements for overseas entrepreneurs who want to incorporate in Singapore, and the differences with Hong Kong. Eric helped me incorporate my company, and I highly recommend his comapny’s services. Right from the beginning of the process, Eric and his team were patient, thorough and extremely efficient. As Eric is an entrepreneur himself, he understands the pain points and...
2020-03-08
39 min
The Asian Seller
Introducing the “Up Work of Sourcing”
The Buy Hive is a new and unique service that allows importers worldwide to hire a “sourcing bee” or a freelance merchandiser / buyer to attend trade shows in Asia on their behalf. In this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Minesh Pore, Co-Founder of The Buy Hive talks about how the app will help Amazon and eCommerce sellers (and other types of importers) who are unable or unwilling to travel to Asia to join a trade show. You can think of The Buy Hive as the “Up Work of sourcing and trade shows” that will match buye...
2020-03-01
34 min
The Asian Seller
How to Run a Profitable Shopify Store
In this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, hear from Shopify seller Thomas Bertrand who sells bento boxes on his ecommerce store. An alumni of Kyoto University, Thomas has been in Japan since 2003. In 2005, he started a blog that became a huge hit, and gave him the idea to start Bento&co, an online store focused on selling a variety of bento boxes. Today, Thomas has an online and offline store specializing in all types of boxes that he mostly sources from within Japan. With 10 years of ecommerce experience, Thomas has a d...
2020-02-23
35 min
The Asian Seller
Triple Optimized Amazon Listing Methodology
Danny Carlson, founder of Kenji ROI shares the strategy he uses to optimize Amazon listings to improve clickthrough rates and sales. Danny is an Amazon FBA entrepreneur specializing in PPC management & listing optimization. He founded the Amazon seller agency Kenji ROI in 2016. Kenji ROI offers Amazon sellers with product photography, video, copywriting, Amazon SEO, and Amazon PPC management services, and has produced 1355+ Amazon product listings. Residing in Bali, Danny’s off time is spent training hand to hand acrobatics, ripping sport motorcycles, and speaking at business events. Episode highlights: Intro and b...
2020-02-18
41 min
FBA Spotlight
India Sourcing Trip - Interview With Meghla Bhardwaj about Sourcing from India
In today's interview, we chat with the sourcing expert Meghla Bhardwaj.Topics we covered:- changes in the market landscape with the new tariffs for Chinese imported goods- what are the advantages of sourcing from India- how to find export-focused suppliers who design products suited to the western taste- how to search for Indian suppliers online- how to source on trade shows and what are the advantages of doing it personally- what product categories are the best for sourcing from India- what product...
2020-02-11
00 min
The Asian Seller
Fast and Easy eCommerce Split Testing with PickFu
On this episode, Justin Chen, Co-Founder of PickFu gives a rundown of their popular crowdsourcing split-testing app. PickFu is a simple and fast way to receive consumer feedback. To set up a test, you write a question, provide two options, and specify the audience you'd like to respond. PickFu brings you 50 or more respondents in as little as 10 minutes. You can target an audience by gender, ethnicity, income, mobile device, political preference, and more. Once your survey is complete, you'll receive a vote tally which tells you which option your audience preferred. In...
2020-02-09
30 min
The Asian Seller
Coronavirus: Ecommerce Entrepreneur Talks About Life in Quarantine
Cameron Walker is an eCommerce entrepreneur living and working in China for over 15 years. He is based in Shenzhen. A week before Chinese New Year in January, together with his wife and daughter, Cameron went to his wife’s hometown, Xiangyang to spend a few weeks with her parents. Soon after they got there, coronavirus hit the city of Wuhan, 300kms away from Xiangyang. A few days after Wuhan was quarantined, their city was also locked down - flights and trains were canceled, highways closed, and basically no one is allowed to enter or leave the...
2020-02-06
29 min
The Asian Seller
The Real Costs of Running an Amazon FBA Business
More often than not, new sellers are oblivious to all the costs of running an Amazon FBA or eCommerce business. They launch new products without doing proper research or validation, and are then surprised when they run into losses. On this episode, Margaret Jolly, Founder & CEO, Profit Improvement Business Solutions, talks about the various expenses and costs sellers must account for in order to run a profitable eCommerce business. Margaret became a mentor to small businesses after owning and managing several businesses of her own. She is also a successful Amazon seller who has been so...
2020-02-02
1h 01
The Asian Seller
Mental Frameworks Ecommerce Sellers Need to Succeed
Many home-based Amazon and ecommerce sellers working as one-person companies often feel isolated, and need to deal with failures, criticism and self-doubt. We experience many ups and downs on a daily basis - we may make a few sales in the morning and be excited and then receive a 1-star review in the evening and feel dejected. My guest on this episode, Stephen Somers, Co-Founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes has been there done that. He shares advice and tips to build the mental frameworks that will make you stronger and more effective entrepreneurs. Episode h...
2020-01-26
49 min
The Asian Seller
Amazon Product Selection & Validation Strategies
Whether you are a new Amazon seller or an experienced one, finding new products to sell is probably one of the most challenging aspects of running an ecommerce business. In this episode, Chris Thomas from The Australian Seller podcast talks about product research and validation for Amazon private label. Listen in to learn: Is product selection an art or a science? How to look for product ideas off of Amazon? Which product categories to avoid? How to look for products at trade shows, and more. Episode highlights: Introduction and how Chris started w...
2020-01-19
48 min
The Asian Seller
Amazon Product Photography - Essential Strategies to Increase Conversions
In this episode, Keith O’Brien, CEO of Page.One, a full service Amazon agency shares strategies to increase conversions by enhancing images. According to Keith, people buy online based on emotion, and therefore the most important thing for sellers to consider is who exactly their audience is. After they’ve done this, they need to add emotion and story into their images. Here are 5 key strategies Keith shared among many others: Understand who buys the product and why How does the product solve their problems Hero shot or main image should be the best it...
2020-01-12
53 min
The Asian Seller
From an Abusive Marriage to 6-Figure Seller, Mentor & Author
Anna Davidson, an Amazon mentor and coach from London opens up to share her story of how she found the courage to get out of an abusive relationship. Anna also talks about her transition from a successful corporate leader to a digital mumpreuner launching her own online business. She is now a 6-figure seller, an eCommerce mentor and has helped over 2,000 people launch their own businesses. She is also an author, speaker and ambassador of a charity The Buddy Bag Foundation. PS: If anyone reading this is in an abusive relationship or the victim of...
2020-01-05
44 min
The Asian Seller
Outsourcing for Amazon Sellers: Best Practices & Mistakes
In episode, we talk about hiring and working with freelancers and agencies. My guest is Kamaljit Singh from AMZ One Step, who shares outsourcing best practices and the mistakes people make when working with freelancers. Kamaljit came to Canada in 2010 as an international student at Niagara College. After finishing school, he founded AMZ One Step, an agency that helps Amazon sellers launch their products on Amazon. They now have a team of 27 employees in Canada and Pakistan to help with Listing Optimization, EBC, Photography and PPC management services. Episode highlights: Introduction When sho...
2019-12-29
27 min
The Asian Seller
Keeping it Real - Story of an Amazon Seller from Singapore
Raj is an Amazon seller in Singapore, who started his eCommerce journey in early 2019 after working in a 9-to-5 job for 16 years. In this episode he shares his experience selling on various marketplaces including Amazon, Lazada and Qoo10. He shares lessons learnt, successes and challenges. Raj knows that eCommerce is not a get rich quick scheme like some “gurus” portray it. It is a real business that requires hard work, patience and a lot of learning. While it is a business that needs less investment than many others, there are challenges, pitfalls and risks just like...
2019-12-22
43 min
The Asian Seller
How to Develop and Market Products for Retail
Steven Selikoff started selling on Amazon FBA in October 2006, a few weeks after the program was announced. He has vast experience in retail and sourcing from China. He recommends identifying market gaps and people’s pain points to come up with product ideas instead of using tools. He also emphasizes the need to diversify off of Amazon and sell into retail. Steven caught the entrepreneur bug in 1973 when he sold photos printed from editing room discards from the TV show Star Trek at the second ever Star Trek Convention. He continued to nur...
2019-12-01
45 min
The Asian Seller
Amazon PPC Basics Masterclass - By a Rising PPC Star
Klaidas Siuipys is a rising PPC expert and professional based in Lithuania. He has been an entrepreneur most of his life helping with the family business. He ventured into Amazon in 2015 when he started selling products from his family business on Amazon. Now Kliadas is a trainer, consultant and conference speaker known for closely tracking how Amazon platforms are constantly evolving and how to adapt to take advantage of any changes. In this episode, Kliadas walks us through the basics of Amazon PPC. If you’re just starting out on Amazon, this episode is...
2019-11-24
1h 29
The Asian Seller
Finding the China Supplier That’s Right for Your Business
In this episode, Meghla Bhardwaj talks about how you can find the right supplier for your Amazon and eCommerce business. The first step is defining an ideal company based on your specific needs. Use 6 key criteria to decide what kind of supplier you want to work with depending on your requirements. This will save you time during the supplier selection process because you can very quickly eliminate candidates that don’t meet your requirements. Episode highlights: 6 criteria to consider when defining your ideal supplier: Supplier types Regulatory compliance Export markets Location Factory size...
2019-11-19
31 min
The Asian Seller
Lessons Learnt Building a 7-Figure Amazon Business
Peter Chiang, originally from Australia and currently based in Shanghai is on track to generate $1 million in revenue on Amazon this year. Sounds amazing and this is what every seller aims to achieve. But Peter’s eCommerce journey over the last two years has not always been smooth. Not all his products have been successful, he has made costly mistakes, and learnt from trial and error. In this episode, Peter shares some of the lessons he has learnt along the way, and what he would have done differently knowing what he knows now. If y...
2019-11-10
24 min
The Asian Seller
How to Persevere Like a Boss - Danny McMillan
“When you hit rock bottom, the only way is up,” says Danny McMillan, host of Seller Sessions. In this episode, Danny shares how he persevered in the face of tragedy and adversity, after sadly losing two of his children and almost going bankrupt. Today, Danny runs one of the e-commerce industry’s top podcasts, and helps and inspires thousands of Amazon sellers everyday. He has recently bought a grand family home “with a view” of beautiful farmland. He shares how he was “stripped of everything” but that has made him an optimistic person who always looks...
2019-11-03
23 min
The Asian Seller
Quality Control and Inspections for Amazon FBA
Rahul Chawla, Senior Business Development Manager, QIMA (formerly AsiaInspection) is a veteran when it comes to QC and inspections. You will see him at most eCommerce conferences and meetups in Hong Kong and China, and he is always quick to respond to quality control-related questions in Amazon FBA Facebook and Wechat groups. He is also the first to share articles and news affecting Amazon FBA sellers. In this episode of The Asian Seller podcast, Rahul talks about the quality pitfalls Amazon sellers face when sourcing private label products from China or India. He also shares advice and ti...
2019-10-26
1h 01
The Asian Seller
Writing Kickass Listing Copy to Boost Your Amazon Sales
Emma Schermer shares strategies to enhance your Amazon listing to boost sales and conversions. She talks about mistakes people make when it comes to copy, and how to add emotion and psychology to enhance copy. Other topics covered in the podcast are how to optimize EBC or A1 Content, keyword research, infographics, and tips to write the listing title and bullet points. Episode highlights Emma’s background and how she helps Amazon sellers How important is listing copy for increasing sales and conversions Some of the no-no’s of copy How to add emotion and use...
2019-10-06
37 min
The Asian Seller
How Peter Sold his Amazon Business for 6 Figures
What does it take to build an Amazon private label brand from scratch and then sell it for 30 or 40 times the monthly profit? In this episode, Peter Luxenburg, an eCommerce seller and consultant from Hong Kong shares his story about how he created and then sold his home products brand. Peter talks about how he selected the product category, what are the key criteria buyers are looking for, how sale price is determined and more. Episode highlights Peter’s background and how and why he decided to sell his Amazon business. How Peter chose and s...
2019-09-29
36 min
The Asian Seller
How to Source from India for Amazon FBA
With the uncertainty around the ongoing US-China trade war, many Amazon sellers are looking to source their products from alternative markets, and India is one of the key contenders. But there isn't a lot of information available online on how to import from India, what products to source, how to search for suppliers. In this episode, Meghla Bhardwaj, Founder of India Sourcing Trip and The Asian Seller gives an overview of how sourcing works in India. Episode highlights What are the advantages of importing private label products from India How sourcing from Ind...
2019-09-22
48 min
The Asian Seller
Patents: What Amazon Sellers Need to Know
In this episode, we talk about everything Amazon sellers need to know about filing patents for their innovative products. Rich Goldstein, Principal Patent Attorney at Goldstein Patent Law explains in simple terms the differences between a patent, trademark and copyright. He talks about the different types of patents, when and where you should file for one, how to prepare for filing, and how the process varies from one country to another. Episode highlights What are the differences between a patent, trademark and copyright? When should Amazon sellers patent a product? When is a product pa...
2019-09-16
36 min
The Asian Seller
Essential Logistics and Shipping Info for Amazon FBA Sellers
In this episode, Refael Elbaz, CEO of Unicargo, goes over logistics and shipping basics for Amazon FBA sellers. He explains in clear terms essential information every Amazon seller should be familiar with when it comes to logistics. He talks about the shipping process to FBA, the different ways of calculating weight, incoterms, mistakes to avoid, the impact of tariffs, and much more. This episode is a must-listen if you are new to Amazon FBA. Episode highlights About Refael. How and when Unicargo started focusing on eCommerce shipments. The process of shipping once an...
2019-09-08
1h 02
Amazon FBA Seller Round Table - Selling On Amazon - Amazon Seller Podcast - Learn To Sell On Amazon - E-commerce Tips - Shopify & Woocommerce - Inventions And Start Ups - Marketing School For Amazon Sellers
Expert Sourcing From India with Meghla Bhardwaj (Part 2)
Seller Roundtable Episode with Meghla Bhardwaj Do you need to find a new place to source your Amazon products? How about INDIA! Meghla Bhardwaj tell us how you may be able to source your next product in India.
2019-09-04
00 min
Amazon FBA Seller Round Table - Selling On Amazon - Amazon Seller Podcast - Learn To Sell On Amazon - E-commerce Tips - Shopify & Woocommerce - Inventions And Start Ups - Marketing School For Amazon Sellers
Expert Sourcing From India with Meghla Bhardwaj (Part 1)
Seller Roundtable Episode with Meghla Bhardwaj Do you need to find a new place to source your Amazon products? How about INDIA! Meghla Bhardwaj tell us how you may be able to source your next product in India.
2019-09-03
00 min
The Asian Seller
China Sourcing Arbitrage for eCommerce: Testing Products in Small Batches
In this episode, Baptiste Porzier, an Amazon seller from France and based in China talks about China sourcing arbitrage. He shares his experience buying products from local Chinese wholesale website 1688 and markets such as Kunming and Yiwu. Episode highlights What is China sourcing arbitrage Benefits of sourcing arbitrage How it is different from sourcing online on B2B marketplaces such as Global Sources or at trade shows such as Canton Fair Product quality and safety issues when buying from these sources Types of products and suppliers you can find in wholesale markets Kunming wholesale...
2019-09-01
42 min
The Asian Seller
Keys to eCommerce Success from Singapore’s Top Amazon Seller
In this episode, top Amazon seller from Singapore, Jason Tay shares his story about how he started selling on Amazon and built a 6-figure business. He also gives wide-ranging advice for new sellers just starting their eCommerce journey. Jason is the first ever Singapore seller to be featured on Amazon’s Seller Success Story series, and is regularly invited by Amazon and other institutions to talk about eCommerce. Episode highlights Jason’s background and how he started with eCommerce How he started with his flagship brand Common mistakes people make when they start selling on Amazo...
2019-08-26
57 min
The Asian Seller
Introduction
In this introductory episode, host of The Asian Seller podcast Meghla Bhardwaj talks about what this podcast is about, why you should listen and how you can expect to benefit from the interviews and content. She also talks about The Asian Seller community and how you can be part of it. And a bonus! Meet her 8-year old son, Aditya, who is her motivation to do what she does, and he is her WHY. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Join The Asian Seller Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/group...
2019-08-19
14 min
Global From Asia Podcast
Product Sourcing Options in India with Meghla Bhardwaj
GFA261. Today, we are further expanding our sourcing options and opening our minds to alternative places to buy products - India. I have had previous experience buying metal for my bar products back in 2009 to 2012 timeframe and am excited to have today’s guest on the show Meghla Bhardwaj who will shed some light on India in 2019. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode261. The post Product Sourcing Options in India with Meghla Bhardwaj appeared first on Global From Asia.
2019-07-09
59 min
Global From Asia Podcast
Product Sourcing Options in India with Meghla Bhardwaj
GFA261. Today, we are further expanding our sourcing options and opening our minds to alternative places to buy products - India. I have had previous experience buying metal for my bar products back in 2009 to 2012 timeframe and am excited to have today’s guest on the show Meghla Bhardwaj who will shed some light on India in 2019. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode261. The post Product Sourcing Options in India with Meghla Bhardwaj appeared first on Global From Asia.
2019-07-09
59 min
The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou
254: Meghla Bhardwaj – Global Sources Vs Alibaba And How To Find The Best Suppliers
Today I’m thrilled to have Meghla Bwardhaj on the show. Meghla is the head of content marketing at Global Sources, a company that helps entrepreneurs find Asian suppliers online. In addition, Meghla coordinates the annual Global Sources Summit in Hong Kong where they provide incredible content for ecommerce entrepreneurs. Today, we’re going to discuss product sourcing, trade shows and everything supplier related. What You’ll Learn The benefits of attending a trade show How to ensure the quality of your suppliers How is Global Sources different from Alibaba Tips on preparing for a trade show The best way to...
2019-05-01
47 min
The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast
E232: How to Source from India with Meghla Bhardwaj of Global Sources
Meghla Bhardwaj is the Head of Content Marketing at Global Sources and organizer of the Global Sources Summit. The summit is one that I really love, and for this year Dave and I will both be speaking at the event. Meghla has been on the podcast a couple of times talking about sourcing from China specifically through Global Sources, but this time our topic is different. Sourcing from India With the ongoing China trade war and the uncertainty of the future of tariffs for Chinese products, alternative sourcing countries have become more and mo...
2019-03-18
48 min
SellerSPEAK With Successful Amazon Sellers
Live Q and A Session On Sourcing From China & Asia | Meghla Bhardwaj
Hello people! We are delighted to host Meghla Bhardwaj on today's SellerSPEAK. Meghla is a wizard when it comes to #eCommerce, and she has been working with manufacturers and importers for more than 15 years now. She has a deep understanding of sourcing and manufacturing industries, and expert knowledge about selling on Amazon. Meghla is also the Head of Content Marketing at Global Sources. She organizes the Global Sources Summit, a 3-day conference twice every year in Hong Kong for intermediate and advanced online sellers. Apart from the summit, she hosts regular meetups for eCommerce sellers in Hong Kong and Singapore
2018-08-27
44 min
The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast
E126: Sourcing Tips with Meghla Bhardwaj of Global Sources
Going to trade shows is by far our favorite method of sourcing. I can tell you so many reasons right now why we prefer it over everything else, but I'd be getting ahead of myself. Some of the trade shows I absolutely love going to are those hosted by Global Sources. Much like Alibaba, Global Sources is a frequented supplier directory on the internet. However, unlike Alibaba, Global Sources is usually thought of as having higher quality, vetted suppliers. Global Sources also runs a conference, the Global Sources Summit, which is one of the biggest events geared...
2018-03-08
41 min