On the road, and it is a Saturday! That means I can finally take a break from my 6 day a week “Four Hour Body” diet. Tim Ferriss has turned this into a cult following of sorts, but it works for me – you stay away from carbs all week, but get one day a week where you can “let …

So this is the second day of the Wechat conference (CHat Shanghai) and it was the day I hosted my workshop. Morning session from 10am to noon, I shared about the advantages of using free trade zones (FTZ) for your Wechat shop. Why adding the Wechat – well because this is a CHat – Wechat conference, of course! Rather than …

First day in Shanghai- and headed right into the Wechat conference (CHat Shanghai). Definitely the biggest event in English for Wechat and Chinese marketing strategies in general. As a sponsor, Shadstone Limited got a table in the back of the main room to show off our services a bit. I wasn’t at the table much! I was out networking, video …

Vlog on a plane! Want to experience what it is like flying domestically in China? Swan and I are heading to a Chinese marketing conference in Shanghai, all about Wechat – called CHat Shanghai. I wanted to catch an experience on how flying in the Chinese skies is. Tom and Jerry, Airplane Food, Chinglish, we have it all. Have you …

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?

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Weekend is family time! A full day out at the International Gelato tasting fair here in Shenzhen, China. Wendy, the kids and I spent Saturday afternoon outside in the hot day – well lucky we were in air conditioned malls and playgrounds most of the day! Also got to catch up with Jamon and Natasha, our friends who also have …

Just a random Friday. Had a few business meetings in the afternoon in OCT Loft of shenzhen. Had Coconut Chicken with Swan Huang again and she shares some of her tips and tricks of cooking coconut chicken! Short but sweet video blog today – enjoy!

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 …