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Chinese Sellers on Amazon Direct, Mike’s Blog 035

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We have more and more Chinese selling direct on Amazon – and this was a massive conference direct in Shenzhen, China with about 2,000 people in the audience! American Amazon and e-commerce software people coming here to share knowledge and talk to this growing trend, what do you think?

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How Do You Sleep? Mike’s Blog 034

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Yes, here’s: The Sleeping Episode – Sleeping (even with Crying babies) Mike’s Blog 034 Today, let’s talk about sleep! But don’t fall asleep on me right now! Sleep is something that we spend about a third of our life on – but many of us don’t really focus on improving it. As I have crying babies and lots of work …

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Grind Report- July 2016 Grind08

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Another late grind report. Honestly I am still “Grinding” but I am forgetting to put together these reports. But man, months are getting better and better. We are halfway into August – and while that isn’t included in today’s report – I am on “fire”! Finally cracking my afternoon drags and getting a few more work sets done in the …

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Mexican food and HaiGui in China Mike’s Blog 033

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Mexican food and HaiGui in China Mike’s Blog 033 Saturday had a busy day in Hong Kong with business meeting I can’t public share, but got back to shenzhen in time for the hai gui party. But I was early, so a few other random new friends waiting outside the event went with me to get Mexican food nearby. What …

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Going to a Bar and Not Drinking – Mike’s Blog 032

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Like feeling awkward? Go to a bar and pass up beer, wine, and shots for the night and you’ll know what I mean. But for the past year or more I have barely been drinking. Sneaking a sparkling water or soda water instead of an alcoholic beverage. I feel much better the next morning and honestly just don’t miss it. …

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How Is Mike Studying Chinese? Mike’s Blog 031

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Often asked how I learn Chinese. Some people feel I have been studying forever and not making any progress. Well, my main study time is early in the morning at 7am, until at least 7:30am, or 8am, depending on when the rest of the family wakes up. While that is my main focused study time, of course I live in …

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What Does Mike Do? Mike’s Blog 030

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I know you guys are so confused what I exactly do. There are a few things I do – and I’ll explain throughout the video while walking around the busy streets of Hong kong, and grab a dim sum lunch. HK agency work, podcasting, as well as internet marketing in Philippines with Josh (check vlog 18) and new part of …

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My Son Speaks More Chinese Than Me – Mike’s Blog 029

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So my son speaks more Chinese than English and way better Chinese than mine already. (I really do study 30 min a day) . This is something I am still adjusting to – living i a Chinese household, with my kids – speaking Chinese. Sure there is some English – but it is China, and it is a Chinese environment. …

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Working on More Video Blog Show Ideas

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So people have been enjoying the video blog – cool! I’m getting less and less nervous in front of the camera, and it is coming to be more natural and more fun for me to do. I was inspired by a Gary Vee video about documenting instead of telling. Think that is what I have been doing, but the video …

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Hong Kong Hustle – Mikes’ Vlog 028

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Hong Kong Hustle a sneak peak into some of the most hyper active days I have traveling between meetings and deals in Hong Kong. Trying to reduce the amount of borer hopping I am doing – but at the end of the day, I realize this is just part of the life I have built – and the opportunities I …

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We Took a Cross Border Business Trip – Mike’s Vlog 025

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Business Trip Recap: Qianhai Free Trade Zone Friday July 29 was an intense day of touring warehouses, learning workshops, and networking – from early in the morning until late at night! It was a ton of work to put this together, but the most exciting part is that people enjoyed it, learned something, and made some new business contacts. That …

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Back to the Grind in China – Mikes’ Vlog 024

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Back to the Grind in China Back in China! been off the video blogging habit for a couple weeks so took a few clips from the days i’ve been here. Just a normal couple weeks. Also this coming friday we’ll have a business trip in Shenzhen, coming from Hong Kong or if you’re already here in Shenzhen or China – …