Who needs a reason to go out and stay in a nice hotel with the family? Mike’s Blog 169 mikesblog.com/familynightout Pretty much this is great timing. I need a night out – and as always – mixing family and business. Hard Rock Cafe (and hotel) is opening up in Shenzhen and invited us over. Thanks Matt from Shenzhenparty.com for the …
How Do You Deal With Overwhelm?
How Do You Deal With Overwhelm? Mike’s blog 168 Chinese New Year is OVER – and there is like a floodgates being opened. Mostly in Wechat (as everyone in China basically lives in Wechat). Imagine its around Jan 1 (well let’s say Jan 3) and everyone is excited for new ideas and projects they were thinking about over the holiday …
Hardware Massive Pitch Events Coming to Shenzhen, Hong Kong
It is that time of year again! My friends at Hardware Massive are putting together another hardware startup pitch series and have what I call a “double header” with back to back events in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong for their chapters there. If you are a startup looking for exposure and a chance to get the big break you …
Weave a Story Into Your Message – Studying Storytelling
From my marketing years what I have been realizing – the most important thing for any piece of content is the story. It is all about story telling. Whether that is a book, a video blog, or a Hollywood movie – everything boils down to telling a good story. I was able to read a new book about the Art …
Making Mike’s Blog Something Bigger
As each new year comes closer – let’s all make our plans and see how we can grow. Take things up a notch. Mike’s blog is a great domain, and I want to do a lot more with it. For now it has just been a place for me to record the stuff in my head and also be a …
Back in China – Back on Track
I’m going to et back on track. Jeez that was a once in a lifetime (I hope) experience. Traveling to USA with 2 kids without your wife is something I do not recommend. The language issues trying to speak with her sister, and the kids hyper activeness and trying to communicate with my family too. While it is something I …
Back in Asia! Both New Years are Over. What is Up?
Back in Asia – Both New Years Are Over – What Is Up! So we are in 2018 and in the Chinese New Year of the Dog – finally a full “new year” I’m getting over jet lag – pro tip – don’t take kids on international flights. Make adults travel, not kids! Actually Maggie is still not fully adjusted …
Preparing to Return to China
Preparing to Return to China Wow, that was fast – well – not really! Mike’s Blog 166 Mikesblog.com/chinareturn2018 Its that time again – time to board the flight and fly to the other side of the world – to China. This time I am ready to go back more than ever. The trip served the main purpose – kids to …
Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip
Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip Yes, on top of all this madness – I’m going to Colombia for a couple days. Mike’s Blog 165 Mikesblog.com/visitcolombia While planning this USA trip, I have been in discussions in Global From Asia expanding to Colombia and South America. Claudia which helped out with the China business workshop in Florida is a podcast …
Road trip with the Kids
Road trip with the Kids On the road again…. Mike’s Blog 164 https://mikesblog.com/kidsroadtrip We are on the road. Sticking in Florida – China Business Workshop just wrapped up a bit ago and time to enjoy the weekend. No more bugging my parents for a ride, rented a car for the rest of the trip. Nancy my sister in law took …
Hello and Goodbye – Visiting Family Back Home In America
Hello and Goodbye – Visiting Family Back Home In America Sometimes it is more challenging to see someone and then quickly depart again than to not reunite after all. Does that make sense? Mike’s Blog 163 About a bit over a week into the USA trip. Beginning of the trip we “front loaded” time with my parents to make sure …
Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt
Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt Mike’s Blog 162 Well, been a few days now in Florida – and already missing Wendy, my wife. Still a big shocker on that hard decision to have to leave her by herself in Hong Kong International Airport and separate her from her kids for a few weeks. Sure, we can harp on this …
Ready for Takeoff and Leaving Wife Behind?
Update- So many people messaging me about the 10 year visa renewal – I had to link to it here – https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/electronic-visa-update-system-evus/frequently-asked-questions Here’s the gist: What is the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)? EVUS is the online system used by nationals of China holding a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa periodically to update basic biographic information to facilitate …
My Chinese Sister is Coming to America
It’ been a lot of preparing for the USA trip in Feb. The China business Workshop is shaping up well in Miami. Andy Church from Insight-quality.com will be also sharing his experiences there too. We have been so excited here. My sister in law Nancy- just got her USA visa. Booked the same flight as us and will be headed …
Good to Be Back With the Fam in China, Preparing for USA Trip
Good to Be Back With The Fam in China, Preparing for USA Trip Sometimes you need to be away a while to realize what you have. Mike’s Blog 160 Back in Shenzhen! Over a week on the road, a bit of Hong Kong and then Philippines. Meeting a ton of people, seeing a ton of different environments yet it …
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