Here is my crazy outline for October 2016. Let’s rock! October Holiday (Mid Autumn Festival) (Flight to Shenyang Wed, Oct 5) – The month will start off with the second biggest holiday in China. We plan to go to hometown in Northeast China (Dong Bei) Shenyang. To see family and celebrate Wendy’s grandmother’s big birthday. DCBKK – Tues Oct 11 …
Who Wants To Ride Share For Canton Fair (Shenzhen/Guangzhou)?
Let’s start Sharing Rides from Shenzhen to Guangzhou and back! Who wants to share a ride with me from Shenzhen to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair? There are more and more services for car sharing. But the trick is to get enough people to pool together. I’m planning to go at least one time – Saturday Oct 22nd in the …
Heading to Shanghai in Early September
Its been a bit over a year since I have been up to Shanghai – it is still one of my top cities in China to visit – maybe I’d go there more but the overseas internet just doesn’t work in China! So I will do all my “Shanghai” catching up in a quick one week trip. Speaking a Wechat …
Pushing This Event – Qianhai Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen, China
The days are coming up quick! This coming Friday we will have an event for the Free Trade Zone – a full day event! This was created after an amazing Cross Border Summit event we had in April – and people were asking about cross border e-commerce and the Free Trade Zone opportunities in China. For about a month and …
My Kids Are Speaking More Chinese Than Me, already!
So I have been really trying lately to improve my Chinese. At least 30 minutes of study each morning, for over a year and a half now. In the middle of HSK 3 studies for those who know the system. But my 2 year old son is still out-speaking me in Chinese at home! I have video calls to my …
Honestly, a Little Nervous in China With South Sea Political Debates
So I rarely get into politics on my blog – but this is hitting home a bit. The recent news about The Hague favoring the Philippines on the discrepancy on the South China Sea and where China can claim its land has scared me. Seems to me more of a military positioning thing – that China wants to be able …
Announcement: Partner of Enter China Community
I’m excited to announce, after quite a few months of negotiation, I am a partner in the Enter China community. There is a whole new initiative and I am excited to push it forward and carry the torch onwards. I’m excited to partner up with Rico and Luke as well in this, as well as have Nick on as a …
My Wife Wendy is Officially My Business Partner!
I’m excited to start to tell the world – my wife Wendy is now formally my business partner here in Shadstone and Global From Asia. Well, technically maybe she always was – so supportive and helpful, but over the past month or so it is more formal. Wendy Has a Ton of Experience in Events and Chinese Marketing I’ve tried …
Considering Homeschooling For My Kids
My son Miles is turning 2 years old this month. Insane how fast life is going! And now that he’s reaching 2 – the beginning of school is on the horizon. This is the big challenge for foreigners in China. He’s not local Chinese, so he can’t go to the public schools. And the private schools are insane expensive. Where …
It’s Live – The “China Startup” Book on Amazon
My Chinese New Year Gift For You So – please, enjoy this book and download it free from Amazon Kindle for the next few days. View China Startup on Amazon now For the full announcement post – I picked my business blog Global From Asia for the nitty gritty. the quick URL for amazon is Mikesblog.com/cs – so tell you …
Launching China Mastermind via China Business Cast!
Wow, want to more about China Business Cast podcast and other business updates of mine? Didn’t realize people actually check this blog (Mikesblog.com) for updates about my business updates. Honestly I just write this blog as a place to get pieces of my brain out to the world, and who wants to read it can read it. Today, let’s update …
Being in China These Years Has Taught Me To Be A Better Parent
Being a parent has been one of the most challenging things for me. I believe this is true for most parents. You grow up, experience life, try your best to master everything. Then, suddenly, you have a mini-me pulling at your pants looking up to you expecting you to take care of them and have all the answers. I think …
Hosting a China Business Workshop in Miami, Florida in September!
I’m really excited to be making a trip back to America in September! I mentioned it in a quick blog post last month on my USA trip and have been working out details. I want to do events all around the states, but seems my “home” is in Florida. It is where my parents are and I want to spend …
Happy July 4th From China
Another July 4th in China. This year had a bit of a different style to it. The US Embassy invited me to Guangzhou for the Celebration of the 239th year of the United States of America. Sure I’ll take them up on the offer! Haven’t been to Guangzhou since going last year for Miles emergency passport. Walking back into the …
Results from my Chinese Learning Challenge w/ italki in June
Been a month already! I studied Chinese with tutors for the past month via the online platform italki as part of their June Language Challenge and here is my video proof … hopefully I’m a bit better… I wish I could study more and full time, but keep in mind this is while I’m doing my work at Unchained Apps, …