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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam – The Asia Roadshow 3

In blog, business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Getting halfway through this six part, three week road show – The Asia Roadshow has now gone to Vietnam and this Tuesday evening Oct 1 we had our third meetup – this time inside the Amazon offices here on the 36th floor of a very downtown area. Have to say – Vietnam was one of the lower amount of registrants …

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First “The Asia Roadshow” in Chiang Mai, Leading to Cross Border Summit

In blog, business, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Just can’t help myself- gotta do this hyper networking and hyper travel. This is the first in a 6 part roadshow – “The Asia Roadshow” we (our community at Global From Asia) is doing with Flippa. It started with connecting with Fiona at Flippa about podcasts and Cross Border Summit – which they came through and sponsored our summit (thank …

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Business Development Grind – Ecomm Meetup, Encounters, Seller Dinners

In blog, business, e-commerce, Events, vlog by Michael Michelini

Just taking the video camera with me on another “outside day” doing business development. Had our regular Chiang Mai ecommerce meetup – the format people like is going around the room introducing yourself quickly, highlighting who is doing what. Then this time we had a few people come up on stage and share for 5-10 minutes about some of their …

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Outcalm Mindmap in Real Life & Big Board Meetings

In blog, business, e-commerce, vlog by Michael Michelini

A few days of intense sessions – both 1:1 and group board meetings. It is about pushing your boundaries, facing your fears and stress head on, and improving. Alex Avanthe, I’m blessed to be connected and working with him. He’s running his practice “Outcalm.com” to help business owners to use calmness as a strategic advantage. In addition, he’s also our …

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Speaking to Thai Sellers & Manufacturers at CMU Step Amazon Event

In blog, e-commerce, Events, vlog by Michael Michelini

Another day, another sharing. This is what it is about, “hitting the pavement” and making relationships. I was invited by the Amazon Global Selling team in Thailand to share about the seller community and events we are doing (Cross Border Summit + others). During the 20 minute slot, I decided to make it a bit more interactive. Asking questions, seeing …

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Visit to Little Forest Chiang Mai Retreat Center

In blog, motivation, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Had a nice visit to Leah’s Little Forest retreat center. Some highlights: Learn more at Littleforestchiangmai.com Also, join us at Cross Border Summit Nov 3 -5! From Leah: I’m opening a little eco-retreat center near Hang Dong in November. We’re building sustainable clay houses and a permaculture farm where people can come and get out of the city for a …

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Dusseldorf! Experiencing Euro Cup Soccer (Futbol!)

In blog, Events, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

Bit of a random side trip – but before Brussels, Belgium for the EthCC blockchain conference, Emily at World First was able to hook us up with some tickets to the Euro Cup match. World First is a major sponsor of the event. So Beau and I took this opportunity to attend just before taking a train to go to …

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Family Trip to The Thai Hot Springs

In blog, family friends, travel, vlog by Michael Michelini

We are in summer! Kids finished school a couple weeks ago, just as I got back from the epic 3 week multi country Southeast Asia trip – and we need to do some family bonding. Wendy picked a local hot spring and we made it a family effort to research, book, and go! Also practicing having my kids more active …