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 …
Going to a Bar and Not Drinking – Mike’s Blog 032
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. …
How Is Mike Studying Chinese? Mike’s Blog 031
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 …
What Does Mike Do? Mike’s Blog 030
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 …
My Son Speaks More Chinese Than Me – Mike’s Blog 029
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. …
Hong Kong Hustle – Mikes’ Vlog 028
Hong Kong Hustle a sneak peak into some of the most hyper active days I have traveling between meetings and deals in Hong Kong. Trying to reduce the amount of borer hopping I am doing – but at the end of the day, I realize this is just part of the life I have built – and the opportunities I …
Italian gelato in China (and Miles’s fear of Human sized penguins) Vlog 027
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 …
Chinese groceries + coconut chicken Mikes Vlog 026
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!
We Took a Cross Border Business Trip – Mike’s Vlog 025
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 …
Back to the Grind in China – Mikes’ Vlog 024
Back to the Grind in China Back in China! been off the video blogging habit for a couple weeks so took a few clips from the days i’ve been here. Just a normal couple weeks. Also this coming friday we’ll have a business trip in Shenzhen, coming from Hong Kong or if you’re already here in Shenzhen or China – …
Storming the Castle in Prague – Mike’s Vlog 023
Last full day in Prague and Europe in general. Back to Asia now – but had a great day on Sunday visiting the castle outside of the city. Simon Payne is an awesome host. It made me realize Also check out Simon Whistler Vlogs channel on Youtube. I’m not sure how to embed a link in the video – but …
Meetups and Euro Cup – Mike’s Vlog 022
(When I was posting this I was in Dubai, Youtube is blocked…. for now check on facebook for video) Getting these video blogs done on the weekend – full week of work and then the fun and networking began! Saturday we had a DC Prague meetup – few amazing speakers, good food, and of course – epic networking with great …
Hail Storm in Prague – Mikes Vlog 021
So I’m in Prague now! Arrived middle of last week after an intense conference in Barcelona. Why am I here? There’s a mastermind meetup (DC Prague) next Friday and then a speaker session on Saturday – and since I’m in Europe anyway may as well stick around! But there is like a week and a half, almost 2 weeks, between …
Barcelona + More Inspiration at Dynamite Circle – Mike’s Vlog 020
This Dynamite Circle group of digital nomads (“location independent entrepreneurs”) always motivate me to make moves and push myself harder and in business. Inspired me to start a podcast Global From Asia which is my main gig now, thanks guys. Haven’t been to Europe for years, so what better reason than to come to this amazing event! What I learned …
Doug & Wit’s Wedding in Phuket, Thailand – Mikes’ Vlog 019
Great time at Doug’s wedding. Really went above and beyond what a wedding can be an spared no expense – an amazing location on top of the mountains of Phuket overlooking the sea. I was honored to be asked to be his best man! I gave a speech and was fun to share how I met Doug from this very …