Fitting in the fishbowl – Your Growth Based On Your Environment Greetings from Manila. Things are moving fast, and I just joined forces with Alpha Rock Capital, a holding company of Amazon businesses. Merged our business with them and I’ll also be joining as parter and director of business development. The timing of the deal is funny as it matched …
On Bloomberg Radio!
Just a backdated post – I was interviewed on Bloomberg Radio in Hong Kong on July 8 2019 – as part of an ongoing podcast series they are working on about the trade war.
Looking Back At My Old Job on Wall Street (Memories)
So That Wall Street Job I Had – Seems Offices Closing Up I quit my job on Wall Street back in March 2007. It was a tough one to walk away from, those direct deposits to my bank account ever 2 weeks were a nice bump. Putting in my notice to quit actually is how this very blog even started …
Sitting on the Sidelines Waiting for G-20 Results
Sitting on the Sidelines Waiting for G-20 Results I have never been so “into” politics. The USA, China trade war has forced me to follow politics much more closely. My livelihood depends on it. I feel I’m living in that scene of the Lord of War (my blogs talking about it 1, 2) movie where Nicolas Cage is at his …
Memories of Alpha House, Hong Kong
My friend, and previous landlord in Hong Kong – Andre Martin (@AndreMartin) created this lego replica of our office / house / activity space / podcast recording studio in Hong Kong Here is what he said in his whatsapp to me: This is where a lot of blood, sweat, and tears went in to Global From Asia. I remember crossing …
My Coffee Journey
The story of how unexpected twists and turns can lead you into business situations
Thinking in 5 Year Blocks
So I’m a fan of Derek Sivers (need to learn more from him) and one thing that still sticks with me is to think of your life as a series of 5 year blocks. Because so many of us are creative and hyperactive beings that we want to take over the world (right?). Yet, we had this track, this plan …
Sharing How I Wrote My First Book (Plus Free Template)
Curious what it takes to write your first book? Mike shares from beginning to end the journey of becoming a book author.
Selling Things To Simplify & Focus
Selling off various assets I have During this massive focus process I am going through and the merger with the incubator and Global From Asia – I am in the process of focusing (as discussed in a previous blog). So I will be working on finding correct suitors for various projects I have been building up (and still do have …
How Does Mike Make Money?
How does Mike make money? The system and methods are great ways for others to also learn how to make money online, let’s dig in.
Shenzhen / Hong Kong Travel Plan Aug 2018
Shenzhen/ Hong Kong Plan August 2018 Now, begins my planning for a monthly visit to China / Hong Kong! Being an open blogger – and hey – why not – I want to put out my schedule here to maximize my flight and travel time. Thursday Aug 23, 2018 Depart Chiang Mai 6am Arrive Hong Kong Airport about 11am Go …
Online Business: Check for More Ideas for Beginners
Looking to dive into the world of online business and blogging? We have broken it down into a few sections in this guide today: Why Online Businesses Are Great Investments Which Industry of Online Business Should You Pick (Niche Selection) Steps For Starting Once You’re Ready Now, let’s get started! First, why?!… Entrepreneurs are thirsty for more business opportunities. …
4 Methods to Make Money Online
Is it possible to make money online? The technological advancement has changed our way of living and working. Thus, with the groundbreaking existence of the internet, it is possible to make money online. However, having the possibility and reality of making money online is not that easy. The internet has given us numerous possibilities to make money online. But, there …
The Ability to Work Anywhere
Wow, The Ability to Work Anywhere How do you adapt to changing environments? How to develop this skill? A bit rougher for me to get up and start writing this morning. Flew into Saigon last night from Hong Kong – booked the same flight as my buddy Chris Moore. Here for a Dcx conference this weekend on internet businesses and …
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 …