China Business Cast
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsChina Business Cast is a podcast featuring experienced entrepreneurs and business people making things happen in China. If you want to learn from on the ground accounts of how business actually gets done in China, this is the program for you.
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Ep. 40: China Market Entry Tips & Tricks From SME to MNC with Sam Goodman
June 10, 2016 01:48 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBToday's guest is Sam Goodman, author of Where East Eats West: The Street - Smarts Guide to Business in China. Sam is a seasoned market entry and greenfield strategist and advisor, he helps companies to strategically market themselves across various industries. He has established and built businesses for restaurant, manufacturing, internet and Cleantech projects in China and is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. Episode Content: Intro Sam Goodman We talked while you gave me great men...
Ep. 39: Building an Electric Motorcycle Business in Beijing with Nathan Siy
May 27, 2016 07:32 - 30 minutes - 28 MBEpisode Content: Today we have Nathan Siy, in the show. Nathan , is running a high speed electric Bike company, he is also a TV host and a voice over artist. He tells about his (REALLY!) unique company, why he decided to build it and how. It's a chance to see how a small company grows in China from scratch. Mike: So, Nathan. Must say, out of all people we interviewed so far, what you do is the easiest to explain. So, Why really Electric motorcycle? These are everywhere. At least in ...
Ep. 38: James Flanagan - Building communities in China
May 12, 2016 09:54 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBEpisode Content: Shlomo: I met James when I lived in Beijing, and he is one of the major community builders and engine behind Barcamp, TEDx , part of the world economic forum (At least these are the ones I’m aware of…) and other events in Beijing. I think your linkedin title says it all. “Media and tech: TEDx, Yang Lan, +others”. you’ve been doing so many stuff, how about helping out making sense in all those activities you do and what you are involved in. So, you are super busy between ...
Ep 37. Using Corporate Coaching in China To Differentiate Your Skills
April 28, 2016 06:14 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode Content: We are happy to host Jerel Bonner who is the Author - Sharpening China's Talent, - Published June 2015, and a TEDx Speaker April 2014 Shanghai, "Becoming the Knowledge Worker". He lives in China since 2003 and built a successful corporate coaching and consulting business in Shanghai. Jerel, first tell our listeners what you exactly do? I see that you are involved with social media consulting, management consulting….(wow long intro...missed these questions!!!) ha… :) Whe...
Ep. 36 - From Inside The American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing
April 07, 2016 07:09 - 30 minutes - 28 MBEpisode Content: Communications professional with 4+ years of experience in China and a 10-year-long passion for journalism, writing and editing. Hello Everybody, this is episode #36 and today we have Bridget Riley with us as a guest. Bridget is not the classic entrepreneur guest of ours but it was still super interesting for us having an interview with her because she is the magazine editor of AmCham (American chamber of commerce), so business in China is something that she breath and s...
Ep. 35 Running a Chinese and Overseas Art Production Company with Alison Friedman
March 24, 2016 10:56 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBEpisode Content: This week we have Alison Freidman who runs Pinpong Productions, a non profit in the performing art sectors. She was featured in the New York times and many other places such as: International Arts Manager: “Is Capitalism Harming the Arts in China?” sino-us.com: Alison Friedman and Ping Pong Productions: Linking China and the World Through Arts BON TV Feature: “Ping Pong Productions and Cultural Diplomacy in China” Sinica Podcast: "Alison Friedman on China and the Arts”...
Ep 34. Leveraging Ed-tech To Help Entrepreneurs Transform Education for Chinese Learners
March 10, 2016 07:44 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBToday's show we have Meredith Karazin and Kelly Yang from LearnLab. LearnLab /光合空间 is an educational entrepreneur community, bringing together the best in education and business to help entrepreneurs transform learning for all. Our vision is that educational innovation—such as new modes of learning, adaptive curriculum, teaching tools that are smart and nimble, training for teachers, online courses, and so on— allows all learners to reach their full potential and dreams. Our flagship progra...
Ep. 33 Chinese Government Investment Programs In Foshan City + Beyond
February 25, 2016 10:03 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBLooking to come to China and bring your technology and IP? Want to have the ultimate partner, the Chinese government? Then today's show is for you! We have with us Yahya Yuksel representing a special division of the Foshan city government who is working hard to get companies like you to build your business expansion in China, let's listen in. Episode Content: Tell us about your current job. I understand it’s pretty unique nowadays in China. How do you get into this kind of position? Is...
Ep. 32 Wechat Marketing Strategies for Chinese Business Success
February 11, 2016 10:21 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week we are talking Wechat! We have Thomas Graziani from Walk the Chat agency. WalktheChat is an agency focused on helping companies making the most out of WeChat. They provide four key types of services: consulting (helping companies understand how they can leverage WeChat), IT development, content creation and analytics for WeChat. Episode Content: Thomas , first tell us about Walk the Chat? And why you decided to build the company? Can you share the current stats about Wechat? A...
Ep. 31: PR done right in China for Startups with Simon Vericel from Influence Matters
January 29, 2016 02:45 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week we interview Simon Vericel speaking about the right way to do PR (Public relations) in China. Simon has 10+ years of PR experience helping Chinese companies managing their PR overseas and helping foreign companies running PR campaigns is China. About Simon Vericel He is a seasoned communication strategist and team leader with a knack for business development and kick-starting things. Simon has more than 10 years experience designing highly efficient influencer and stakeholder...
EP. 30: Education programs as a way to start in China with Richard Coward from China Admissions
January 14, 2016 11:11 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week Mike and Shlomo are hosting Richard Coward speaking about Education programs in China as a way to come to China and start a business. Richard actually did the same track. Here is a little more about him. About Richard Coward Richard Coward set up his first internet business at 15, selling ebooks online. He is a graduate from University of Exeter in Politics Philosophy and Economics and Chinese, and studied Chinese at Peking University and learnt Chinese selling tea in the lar...
Ep. 29 Investor Thinking & Entrepreneur Psychology, China & Abroad
December 31, 2015 10:03 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBAbout Bruno Bensaid Arrived in Shanghai in 1997 for a year studying Chinese at one China's top-10 universities. I then moved to Singapore in 1999 to join the APAC Finance team of Cisco Systems. Back in China (2002), I co-managed the China operations of French VC-backed Mobile Internet startups (we helped one of them raise financing from a Hong-Kong based VC). In 2006, I started helping French VC firms and portfolio companies expand into China and later officially joined Ventech (a US$ ...
Ep. #28: Navigating Fintech in China with Gregory Van den Bergh from MiCai
December 17, 2015 07:15 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBThis episode like all others is broadcasted live on @Startup Noodle (open on your mobile device to subscribe) periscope channel. Hey All, today we have Gregory Van den Bergh as our guest from MiCai Inc. MiCai is a financial technology company (You might have heard the term 'Fintech' previously) based in Beijing. MiCai designs products combining world-class financial expertise and cutting-edge technology to provide sophisticated investment management tailored to a person's unique needs....
Ep. 27. Andy Tian Co-Founder and CEO at Asia Innovations-云智联，“碰碰”
December 03, 2015 21:28 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBEpisode Content: This episode like all others is broadcasted live on @Startup Noodle (open on your mobile device to subscribe) periscope channel. Andy, Looking at your linkedin profile, it seems you had a dream career path bringing Google into China as well as managing Zynga China a few years ago until you founded Pengpeng. Where you think were the most challenging roles, when leading your own startups or leading an international company in China? Which part of the work you like...
Ep. 26: News and business reporting in China, Ins and outs with Martina Fuchs from CCTV english
November 20, 2015 02:48 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBToday we welcome Martina Fuchs from CCTV (China Central Television) telling us about the career path of a business news reporter for the largest broadcasting organisation in China. Martina is a frequent traveler as part of her work and has great stories to listen to. Tune in! Episode Content: 1. Intro to Martina’s work 2. How do you become a business reporter for CCTV? 3. How do get new stories or decide what you will cover next? 4. what’s the process for bringing a new story in Chin...
Ep. 25 Comparing Mainland China and Hong Kong Tech Scenes And Living for Entrepreneurs
November 05, 2015 12:05 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBEpisode Content: Opening Mike Talking about the change in the podcast and introducing Shlomo. Talking about the subject and why we chose it. Mike: Wait, isn’t HK China Shlomo: Let’s start with Visa Issues … Mike: How easy / difficult to open a company Shlomo: Currency Mike: language Shlomo: cost of living Mike: main networking events Tips for border crossing between HK / China startup scene overall. Salary Ranges in HK vs China Episode Mentions: Shlomo's Startup Noodle Mike...
Ep.24 Hiring and Managing Chinese Staff
August 22, 2015 02:49 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBWelcome to China Business Cast episode 24! Today’s show we have Anthony Johnson, a British entrepreneur who has had a few ventures in China and a lot of experience hiring and managing staff. But before we start, let’s do a 3 second moment of silence for those in Tianjin who went through that horrible explosion disaster. The person who connected me and Anthony, Russell Smith, was just a building complex away from the explosions, he is ok, but is being evacuated like the other local reside...
Ep. 23 How Do Internships in China Work, For Interns & Employers
June 30, 2015 12:45 - 34 minutes - 32 MBEpisode Content: About Brandon King from Smart Intern China College Interns - Looking for a summer job in China, how does it work What is the passport visa requirements for China-based interns How to select the right job Companies and Hiring Managers - How to tap into this resource of hungry and talented college interns to come to your company. What are the costs and what does the company need to provide. Some "horror stories" and fun experiences from past China intern experiences H...
Ep 22. Questions on China Business - Chinese Social Media, Hiring an Assistant in China, Need a China Partner?
June 16, 2015 11:06 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBEpisode Content: Introduce Adrian Bye Question 1: Hi Mike from Miami, Florida I have found your youtube videos very informative and have a question for you. I plan to make my first trip to China late this summer and want to know if you can recommend a Chinese translator for hire. Thanks in advance, Berman Sent from Mobile Device Question 2: From Steve in Colorado Major Question: How best to market/advertise both the website and the App to get any "play" in China? There seems to...
Ep. 21 China Expat Tips and Getting Through the China Dips
June 04, 2015 12:28 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBEpisode Content: Welcome Ally Mona to the show - so tell us - How You Got Here, What is your China Story? When and why did you first come to China? What did you do between then & starting your latest company Limitless Laowai? How did you get the idea for the show? How did you get things started - your first listeners and sponsors? And then what happened once things got going? I like your shows about repatriating, its a bit sad, but seems to be a tough thing that there isn't much a...
Ep. 20: Medical Environment in China for Foreigners
May 20, 2015 12:12 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB<p>Walking into a Chinese hospital in Nanshan district, Shenzhen, China.</p> Curious to learn more about the medical options for foreigners in China, and get some business tips from a doctor who has his own startup - this show is for you - Welcome to the China Business Cast - I am so excited to be with you and I hope I can live up to JP’s great job running this podcast over the years - my name is Michael Michelini and I’m going to be interviewing people doing business on the ground...
Ep. 19: News, Updates & New Host for China Business Cast
May 16, 2015 07:20 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MB<p>Crazy Pandas Near Jing'An Temple in Shanghai, China</p> Thanks JP for that kind message, I am really hoping I can live up to the listeners expectations for the show after his amazing job. I was JP’s first guest on this show, back in episode 1 if you want to go back and check it out - and I’m glad we are able to keep the current shows online and moving forward I’ll start from episode 20. So today’s show will be a quick one where I explain the plans for China Business Cast and a ...
Ep. 18: Running a Peer To Peer Lending Platform in China
May 11, 2015 13:38 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBRui Ma from 500 Startups interviews Soul Htite, co-founder of the Chinese peer to peer lending platform DianRong.com He explains his background prior to starting Dian Rong as well as tips for entrepreneurs for what it takes to get your startup really going. Episode Content: How Htite got into entrepreneurship and co-founded Dian Rong How regulators influence startups in the financial industry What it takes to define your level of innovation and finding your right position in the market...
Ep. 17: A Brief History of Manufacturing in China
August 29, 2014 11:30 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBToday’s guest is Laszlo Montgomery, the host and humble narrator of the must-listen China History Podcast. If you haven’t listened to the podcast, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s a truly excellent listen for anyone with even a passing interest in Chinese history. Aside from having an interest in Chines history, Laszlo also has a breadth of experience in the Chinese manufacturing industry, having worked in the field for over two decades. Today, we’re here to discuss the history ...
Ep. 16: Entrepreneurship and Startups in China with Chinaccelerator
July 15, 2014 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBToday’s guest is Todd Embley, program director at Chinaccelerator, China’s first mentorship-driven seed stage accelerator program. The Shanghai-based, 90-day accelerator program is driven by the mission of helping entrepreneurs who are innovating at the cutting-edge of information technology to create successful start-ups. It also claims to be China's only pure & authentic accelerator program. Today, we’re here to discuss the tech accelerator and tech start-ups scene in China. P.S. Chin...
Ep. 15: The Venture Capital Environment in China
May 01, 2014 10:49 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBToday’s guest is Rui Ma, Venture Partner at 500 Startups for Greater China. 500 Startups is a Silicon Valley based early stage fund and startup accelerator with an international presence. Rui is China-born, Silicon Valley raised, and currently based in Beijing China. Recently she wrote an article called "What I learned in my first year as an angel investor in China" over at techinasia.com. Today, we're here to discuss some of her learnings about the venture capital environment in China ...
Ep. 14: From Guangzhou, China to Over $220K on Kickstarter
April 03, 2014 10:06 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBToday’s guests Nick Ramil and Tim Nybo are the founders behind Lexell, a stone & steel watch brand that raised over $220,000 dollars on Kickstarter. But like every overnight success, it was years in the making. They arrived in Guangzhou, China from the US in 2010 on a one-way flight looking for opportunities. Since then, they’ve taught English, worked on a wine distribution business, started The Elevator Life (a video blog about their experiences in life and business in China) and laun...
Ep. 13: Chinese Company Setup - An Overview
March 04, 2014 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis interview is part of the Wood Egg project, a series of guides for entrepreneurs covering 16 different Asian countries. I contributed research for the China guide and this was one of the interviews. For the complete WoodEgg Entrepreneurs’ Guide to China 2014 version, please visit WoodEgg.com. Today’s guest is Fabian Knopf, senior associate at Dezan Shira, a consulting and advisory firm focusing on services for foreign direct investment in Asia. Fabian is an expert in legal structuri...
Ep. 12: How Uber is Expanding in China
December 24, 2013 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBToday we have Martin Li from Uber’s Asia Expansion team on the show, talking about how Uber is expanding in the Chinese market. Uber, which has the motto “Everyone’s Private Driver”, allows users to summon a car at the touch of a button via its mobile app. In case you’re thinking that’s not a big deal, you should know that earlier this year, Uber closed a $360 million dollar round of funding, valuing the company at over $3.5 billion dollars. Today, we discuss how Uber is expanding into t...
Ep. 11: Environment for Tech Startups in China
December 10, 2013 12:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBToday’s guest Steve Mushero is the co-founder and CEO of ChinaNetCloud - China's largest internet managed services company. Steve moved to China in 2005 after spending over a decade in Silicon Valley, where he worked as the CTO of a variety of technology startups. Before founding ChinaNetCloud, Steve was the CTO of Tudou, one of China’s largest video sharing websites. In this episode, Steve discusses some of the challenges of running a tech startup in Shanghai, as well as the overall env...
Ep. 10: The Truth About the Wine Market in China
November 26, 2013 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBToday’s guest Fongyee Walker is the founder of Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting, a company that offers consultancy, wine tasting, wine training and education services. Established in 2007, the company offers wine education in China in both English and Chinese. In addition, the company also assists wineries and trade bodies (like Wines of Australia) with promotion in China and helps wineries understand the Chinese market. Today, we're here to discuss the rapidly developing wine market in Ch...
Ep. 9: Bringing Foreign Brands to China via eCommerce
November 12, 2013 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBToday’s guest Frank Lavin is the CEO of Export Now, a company that helps international brands sell to Chinese consumers via Tmall, China’s largest B2C e-commerce platform. Among the brands Export Now works with are the National Football League and Tabasco sauce. The company handles everything from customs clearance, to localization, to trademark registration, to order fulfillment and customer support, making selling in China a turn-key experience for international brands. Today, we’re he...
Ep. 8: Building a Profitable Sourcing Business From Scratch
September 03, 2013 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBToday’s guest Antoni Watts is the owner of a sourcing company specializing in mobile phone accessory, consumer electronic and gift products. He started the company in October 2009 and quickly grew it to roughly 1 million units in annual turnover. However, since then, he has decided to exit the sourcing business and shift his attention elsewhere. Today, we’ll discuss how he was able to grow the company so quickly with limited capital, what challenges he faced, and why he eventually decide...
Ep. 7: Sourcing Your First Product from China Remotely
August 20, 2013 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBToday’s guest Terry Lin is the host of Build My Online Store, a podcast that helps ecommerce entrepreneurs grow their businesses by interviewing successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders. A few months ago, Terry decided to create an ecommerce product himself from scratch. He was able to find a manufacturer in China, get a sample made, and get the first production run done, while being remote the entire time. Today, we’ll discuss how he decided on the product and the...
Ep. 6: Bootstrapping a Profitable Online Language Education Business
August 06, 2013 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBToday’s guest David Lancashire came to China in 2003. He is fluent in Chinese Mandarin and he is the founder of PopUp Chinese, an online language education company that teaches Chinese. His company is completely bootstrapped and it’s profitable. Today, we’re here to talk about boostrapping a profitable online business in China (in the competitive Chinese language learning market to boot!). In addition, we’ll also get a few tips and resources for learning Chinese. Episode Content: We ...
Ep. 5: Avoiding Sourcing Mistakes
July 23, 2013 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBToday’s guest Jamon Yerger has been in China since 2004. He is the COO of High Cappin, a company that specializes in apparel and accessories sourcing, including quality assurance, quality control, and project management . Today, we’re here to talk about how to avoid sourcing mistakes. Episode Content: Using an example product, we walk through the entire sourcing process from beginning to end We highlight the points at which mistakes are often made and discuss how to avoid those mistak...
Ep. 3: Managing Relationships with Chinese Factories
June 25, 2013 07:33 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBToday’s guest Peter Keller is an entrepreneur with a great deal of experience in China sourcing for small and medium businesses. Peter is the founder of Fringe Sport, a company that specializes in CrossFit equipment and gear. Before founding Fringe Sport, Peter was vice president at Living Direct, an multi-million dollar online retailer of home appliances, where he helped build the overseas sourcing capability within the company. In this episode, we discuss how to manage relationships wi...
Ep. 2: China Sourcing Essentials
June 11, 2013 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBToday’s guest Michael Bellamy is a business owner, author, and a bona fide expert in China Sourcing, with over a decade of experience doing business in China. Michael is the author of the book “The Essential Reference Guide to China Sourcing” and the founder of PassageMaker, a china sourcing and contract assembly firm with a staff of over 150 specialists. He is also the Chairman of the Advisory Board at China Sourcing Information Center, a not-for-profit organization that exists to at ed...
Ep. 1: Profiting from Chinese Social Media
May 29, 2013 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBToday’s guest Michael Michelini left his job on Wall Street in 2007 and came to China. He’s currently the co-founder and CEO of Social Agent, an online tool that helps businesses leverage Chinese Social Media for sales. In this episode, we’ll find out what drew Michael to China in 2007, how he was able to put together a team for a tech startup even though he doesn’t code, and his experience with China-Axlr8r, one of the premiere tech incubators in China. We’ll also discuss the lay of th...