As we enter the second half of 2023, a career changing announcement was just made – Loadpipe has Acquired PurseIO. The deal is a career changer for me personally and all of our work and all of our projects. It represents the uniting of the ecommerce businesses we are in and the web3 / handshake businesses we are in. It …
Singapore with the Family in July 2023
Wendy wants the kids to be true international travelers – and took them to Kuala Lumpur while I’m here grinding in the summer of 2023. Yet she can’t have all the fun on her own – and as she and the kids travel over to Singapore I booked a flight to meet them for a few days before we all …
The Kids Made an NFT Collection: “I Love Mommy”
For the past few months, Miles and Maggie have been attending a Sunday afternoon painting class – and the artwork they bring back is top notch! They make them for various family members, mom, dad, grandma, etc. Now that some may be shipped to China – I frantically thought – we need to digitally scan these! And if we are …
Amazon FBA Meetup FBA4U April 2023
What would the Canton Fair be without Chris and Cindy’s FBA4U Amazon FBA seller meetup!? On Tuesday April 25, 2023 I was able to participate – and as a media partner via Global From Asia – had a blast recording some fun footage. The meetup is a free seller meetup to connect with other ecommerce business owners who came out …
On GDTV: Experiences at Canton Fair April 2023
We were fortunate enough at Global From Asia to have a whole section on Guangdong TV during our Canton Fair group trip in April 2023 – check it out and enjoy!
Canton Fair Trip – April 2023
Another Canton Fair down in the history books – and our Global From Asia community and crew was able to host another tour. First since Covid came down upon us – things were warming back up – border issues/ visa issues – so the group was less than expected – yet we made the most of it. Also working closely …
Hong Kong is BACK! I am BACK – HK/Shenzhen Border Crossing Hassle
The Day After – Recap of Border Crossing Into Shenzhen (China Visa) Wow, what a trip! Typing this up “the morning after” and we are going to give some highlights here. After landing in Hong Kong and the excitement – I felt I should get a new visa? Why – my 10 year (2019-2029) was cancelled due to covid – …
Japan Amazon Seller Conference Mastermind
First Trip To Tokyo, Japan – Mastermind on Selling on Amazon JP Intense intense trip. Leaving on my forty second birthday on a trip via Taipei, I arrived to Tokyo on Monday evening for a two day intense mastermind conference on learning all things on importing and selling in the Japanese market. My friend Gary Huang worked super hard to …
Traveling Through Taipei to Tokyo (Birthday on the Road)
Do believe this was the first birthday “on the road”. Was able to celebrate early with the wife and kids on the beach (which is like some kind of movie or dream feeling) – but still, on my exact birthday I was on the road, on airplanes, and traveling. Yet I made some friends, had some chit chat, and got …
Family Visit to Hua Hin, Thailand (Beaches & Birthday)
Another VLOG – since back “on the road” may as well carry the camera and document it. This time we go to Hua Hin in the South of Thailand. My wife and kids have been here to escape the burning season of the north, as well as to enjoy some time at the beach (it is a school break in …
On The Move Again – Singapore Trip Speaking at Amazon
We are kicking off the “hyper travel” in Asia times that I recall pre-covid. Another amazing fact – while I was awaiting to board my flight in Chiang Mai airport, Google reminded me that 3 years to the day I was desperately trying to get into China to reunite with my family and enter a 14 day quarantine. This time …
Mike’s Travel Plans The Next Few Months
As China and Asia “defrost” from the years of lockdowns and travel restrictions – the next couple months I may finally be “back on the road” like the “good old days”. Curious what I’m up to? Want to join me on some of these events and travels? Here is the lineup for those curious: As of March 5, 2023, currently …
Speaking On External Traffic for FBA At Amazon Global Selling
Want to learn insights and strategies for using external traffic to drive sales and improve exposure on your Amazon listing and brand? Join us as Mike Michelini speaks at a free meetup in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 5pm to 9pm. Many amazing people from the Amazon Global Selling team will be there, along with networking …
Grand Canyon Water Park Chiang Mai for Daughter’s Birthday
Oh, to be a father of a daughter turning 7. Seems like that age when she is forming her own mind and can no longer be “contained” by my influence ha! Maggie is a super independent kid and we chiseled it out more this past Saturday at a “family day” trip to We arrived 10am-ish and for sure were one …
Slowly “Warming Back Up” (Cross Border Summit 2023 coming)
Last vlog was about getting back to “normal” in 2023 and networking and attending events. Now we are going to take a big risk and make a leap for our “annual” (well up until covid) Cross Border Summit – to go ahead and move it from China to Thailand and host it in Chiang Mai on November 16th and 17th, …