Kian Golzari's guest appearances

Kian Golzari

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

Seller Sessions Amazon FBA and Private Label

UofG Sound Tracks

Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon

Zon Con Podcast

Tech Money Talks is The #1 Podcast Helping You Build a Cloud FinOps Career and an Online Business

Bulletproof Business

Innovations and Breakthroughs

DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are Built

On Brand with ALF & Rory Sutherland

The Frankie Lee Podcast

Debutify Podcast

Crossover Commerce

Going Beyond

Liran Hirschkorn

Rich Goldstein

Brandon Young

Michelle Barnum Smith

Barcus Patty

Howard Thai

Dima Kubrak

Paul Rafelson

Casey Gauss

Tom Wang

Kevin Rizer

Amy Wees

Erin Graybill

Andrew Erickson

Ezra Firestone

OwlTail

I sit down with Kian Golzari a man who’s sourced products for everyone from the NBA to Tesco. In this podcast, we go in-depth into the whole sourcing process and how to approach it so you get from idea to fully sourced and landed product without the pitfalls most brands fall into.We go into every facet of the process, the questions to ask, the way to see the relationships you are building, and ultimately how to build on solid ground.This will help you approach product sourcing in a whole different light 🙏🏻I hope you get a lot of valuable insights from this podcast🔥JOIN THE TELEGRAM: https://t.me/FrankieLeePodcastFollow our Socials:Frankie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankielee Frankie’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FrankieLeeOfficial/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankieleepodcastPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieleepodcastGuests: https://www.instagram.com/kian_jg/ Visit Our Sponsors:Go to ContentRemoval.com to remove images, videos, search results.Subscribe to the Podcast:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrankieLeePodcast/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-frankie-lee-podcast/id1499976183Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M24q3jTTbspJiBauwnEOk Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxZjM4ZDRhNDA5YzY0MDAxMjhmMjkyOQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/frankielee Check Out My Website:https://www.frankielee.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sit down with Kian Golzari a man who’s sourced products for everyone from the NBA to Tesco. In this podcast, we go in-depth into the whole sourcing process and how to approach it so you get from idea to fully sourced and landed product without the pitfalls most brands fall into.We go into every facet of the process, the questions to ask, the way to see the relationships you are building, and ultimately how to build on solid ground.This will help you approach product sourcing in a whole different light 🙏🏻I hope you get a lot of valuable insights from this podcast🔥JOIN THE TELEGRAM: <a href="https://t.me/FrankieLeePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.me/FrankieLeePodcast</a>Follow our Socials:Frankie’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frankielee" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/frankielee</a> Frankie’s Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrankieLeeOfficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FrankieLeeOfficial/</a>Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frankieleepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/frankieleepodcast</a>Podcast TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieleepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieleepodcast</a>Guests: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kian_jg/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kian_jg/</a> Visit Our Sponsors:Go to <a href="http://ContentRemoval.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ContentRemoval.com</a> to remove images, videos, search results.Subscribe to the Podcast:Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FrankieLeePodcast/featured?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@FrankieLeePodcast/featured?sub_confirmation=1</a> Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-frankie-lee-podcast/id1499976183" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-frankie-lee-podcast/id1499976183</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6M24q3jTTbspJiBauwnEOk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6M24q3jTTbspJiBauwnEOk</a> Google: <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxZjM4ZDRhNDA5YzY0MDAxMjhmMjkyOQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxZjM4ZDRhNDA5YzY0MDAxMjhmMjkyOQ</a>Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/frankielee" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://rumble.com/c/frankielee</a> Check Out My Website:<a href="https://www.frankielee.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.frankielee.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

134 - Kian Golzari - Uncovering The Secret Process of NBA-Level Product Sourcing!

Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Kian Golzari on the show. Kian is one of the world’s leading sourcing experts who has visited over 500 factories and sourced over 2500 products for the NBA, The Olympics, and other famous organizations. Today, Kian is going to reveal some insider tips on how to find the best factories and get the lowest prices possible for your products. What You’ll Learn The right way to source products from China in today’s environment Tips on finding the best factories How to negotiate with suppliers Other Resources And Books Sourcing With Kian Sponsors Postscript.io […] The post 450: Insider Tips On Finding The Best Factories And The Lowest Prices For Your Products With Kian Golzari appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Kian Golzari on the show. Kian is one of the world’s leading sourcing experts who has visited over 500 factories and sourced over 2500 products for the NBA, The Olympics, and other famous organizations. Today, Kian is going to reveal some insider tips on how to find the best factories and get the lowest prices possible for your products. What You’ll Learn The right way to source products from China in today’s environment Tips on finding the best factories How to negotiate with suppliers Other Resources And Books Sourcing With Kian Sponsors <a href="http://Postscript.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postscript.io</a> […] The post <a href="https://mywifequitherjob.com/episode450/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">450: Insider Tips On Finding The Best Factories And The Lowest Prices For Your Products With Kian Golzari</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mywifequitherjob.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MyWifeQuitHerJob.com</a>.

450: Insider Tips On Finding The Best Factories And The Lowest Prices For Your Products With Kian Golzari

Kian Golzari is the Founder of Sourcing with Kian and one of the world’s leading sourcing experts who has personally visited over 500 factories and sourced over 2,500 products. On this episode, we discuss sourcing strategies, product development, learning from experience, and much more. 

Kian Golzari is the Founder of Sourcing with Kian and one of the world’s leading sourcing experts who has personally visited over 500 factories and sourced over 2,500 products. On this episode, we discuss sourcing strategies, product development, learning from experience, and much more.

Strategic Sourcing and Product Development with Kian Golzari

The Canton Fair Experience: Essential Tips for a Successful Trip with Kian Golzari As China opens back up and the Canton Fair finally goes live again - Sharon Even welcomes back her good friend Sourcing King Kian Golzario who is also an experienced attendee of the Canton Fair. Kian shares his insights on how to plan, prepare, and succeed at this important trade event. Sharon and Kian discuss the importance of doing research before attending the fair, including identifying the types of products and suppliers you want to focus on. Kian also shares tips for arranging travel and accommodations, as well as how to navigate the logistics of the fair itself, How to approach sampling and so much more. Kian emphasizes the importance of being organized and efficient while at the fair, and provides guidance on how to make the most of your time there. He also shares advice on networking and building relationships with suppliers, as well as negotiating effectively to get the best possible deals.  Throughout the conversation, Kian draws on his years of experience attending the Canton Fair to provide actionable tips and strategies for anyone looking to attend this year. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers valuable insights and advice to help you plan, prepare, and succeed at the Canton Fair.

The Canton Fair Experience: Essential Tips for a Successful Trip with Kian Golzari As China opens back up and the Canton Fair finally goes live again - Sharon Even welcomes back her good friend Sourcing King Kian Golzario who is also an experienced attendee of the Canton Fair. Kian shares his insights on how to plan, prepare, and succeed at this important trade event. Sharon and Kian discuss the importance of doing research before attending the fair, including identifying the types of products and suppliers you want to focus on. Kian also shares tips for arranging travel and accommodations, as well as how to navigate the logistics of the fair itself, How to approach sampling and so much more. Kian emphasizes the importance of being organized and efficient while at the fair, and provides guidance on how to make the most of your time there. He also shares advice on networking and building relationships with suppliers, as well as negotiating effectively to get the best possible deals.  Throughout the conversation, Kian draws on his years of experience attending the Canton Fair to provide actionable tips and strategies for anyone looking to attend this year. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers valuable insights and advice to help you plan, prepare, and succeed at the Canton Fair.

The Canton Fair Experience: Essential Tips for a Successful Trip with Kian Golzari

In this episode, we bring back Kian Golzari to the show to share strategies on Amazon product sourcing in China, both in-person and online. Plus travel hacks, Canton Fair tips, and more!

In this episode, we bring back Kian Golzari to the show to share strategies on Amazon product sourcing in China, both in-person and online. Plus travel hacks, Canton Fair tips, and more!

#412 - New Update On Sourcing In China with Kian Golzari

Sourcing specialist Kian Golzari returns to the podcast to discuss how to develop a product from research to launch. Golzari is one of the world’s top sourcing experts. He has manufactured products for top companies and NGOs, including Tesco, the United Nations, the 2012 Olympics, Google, and more. In all, he’s sourced more than 2,500 products and works with 100 of the top sellers on Amazon.Listen to Nathan and Kian discuss: Branding vs selling Choosing a customer avatar Researching the competition  How to pick your flagship product Branding your products  Choosing a supplier How to test and adapt products And much more product development advice… Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode.Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs. Speak with our friendly course experts to get clarity on the next steps for your idea, business or career. You will get tailored insights from results achieved by our proven practitioners as well as thousands of students. Book a call now... For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform:  Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine 

Sourcing specialist Kian Golzari returns to the podcast to discuss how to develop a product from research to launch. Golzari is one of the world’s top sourcing experts. He has manufactured products for top companies and NGOs, including Tesco, the United Nations, the 2012 Olympics, Google, and more. In all, he’s sourced more than 2,500 products and works with 100 of the top sellers on Amazon. Listen to Nathan and Kian discuss:<ul> <li>Branding vs selling</li> <li>Choosing a customer avatar</li> <li>Researching the competition </li> <li>How to pick your flagship product</li> <li>Branding your products </li> <li>Choosing a supplier</li> <li>How to test and adapt products</li> <li>And much more product development advice…</li> </ul> Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode. Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our <a href="https://www.foundr.com/freetraining" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free trainings</a>. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs.  Speak with our friendly course experts to get clarity on the next steps for your idea, business or career. You will get tailored insights from results achieved by our proven practitioners as well as thousands of students. <a href="https://foundr.com/bookacallyt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a call now</a>...  For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.foundr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foundr.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foundr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/foundr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/foundr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.foundr.com/magazine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magazine</a></li> </ul>

437: The Product Development Playbook with Kian Golzari

On this episode of DTC Pod, Kian joins Blaine &amp; Ramon to discuss the playbook for working with manufacturers to bring products to life. They cover identifying manufacturing partners, how to vet a factories quality, how to establish buying credibility, getting product samples, building your spec sheet, negotiating price and volume, building relationships with your manufacturing partner, pre-shipment samples, tips for your manufacturing agreement, sharing costs, production cadence, avoiding shipping disasters, scaling supply chain, and tips &amp; tricks from a life time working with the biggest names in the sourcing and manufacturing world.Highlights:6:35 - Face-To-Face boosts salesAnd like to your point, doing it in person face to face forces you to build relationships. And honestly, like if anyone's listened to much of my content before, I always preach the importance of you get the best results in this business from building relationships, right? Because as a result of a better relationship, you get a better price, you get a better credit terms, they offer you new products that you're working on, they give you good information about what your competitors are doing.7:30 - What not to do when sourcingAnd where people have really made mistakes is if they just go, they're looking for a product, let's say blue light blocking glasses, they go into alibaba.com and on the website all the products look the same and they'll see it for like, $3 and $4 50 and $7 and $1 80. And they're like, what's the difference here? Because this looks like the exact same product. This is $1 80 that was $7, right? Let me go for like the cheaper one. But in actual fact, like when you're using alibaba.com, the purpose of it is to find the best suppliers, not to find the lowest price. And once you find the best suppliers, then you can start to negotiate the price down.This episode is brought to you by:OpenStore- Visit https://open.store to get a free, no-obligation offer for your e-commerce business from OpenStore in 24 hours.Recharge- Visit https://rechargepayments.com/dtcpod to see how over 15,000 commerce brands power their subscriptionsPeel Insights- Visit https://peelinsights.com/dtcpod to uncover actionable data insights to drive your brand's growth Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you. Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, &amp; updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokKian Golzari - Global leader in product sourcing &amp; development, manufacturing, and supply chainRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Seated

On this episode of DTC Pod, Kian joins Blaine &amp; Ramon to discuss the playbook for working with manufacturers to bring products to life. They cover identifying manufacturing partners, how to vet a factories quality, how to establish buying credibility, getting product samples, building your spec sheet, negotiating price and volume, building relationships with your manufacturing partner, pre-shipment samples, tips for your manufacturing agreement, sharing costs, production cadence, avoiding shipping disasters, scaling supply chain, and tips &amp; tricks from a life time working with the biggest names in the sourcing and manufacturing world. Highlights:6:35 - Face-To-Face boosts salesAnd like to your point, doing it in person face to face forces you to build relationships. And honestly, like if anyone's listened to much of my content before, I always preach the importance of you get the best results in this business from building relationships, right? Because as a result of a better relationship, you get a better price, you get a better credit terms, they offer you new products that you're working on, they give you good information about what your competitors are doing. 7:30 - What not to do when sourcingAnd where people have really made mistakes is if they just go, they're looking for a product, let's say blue light blocking glasses, they go into <a href="http://alibaba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alibaba.com</a> and on the website all the products look the same and they'll see it for like, $3 and $4 50 and $7 and $1 80. And they're like, what's the difference here? Because this looks like the exact same product. This is $1 80 that was $7, right? Let me go for like the cheaper one. But in actual fact, like when you're using <a href="http://alibaba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alibaba.com</a>, the purpose of it is to find the best suppliers, not to find the lowest price. And once you find the best suppliers, then you can start to negotiate the price down. This episode is brought to you by:OpenStore- Visit <a href="https://open.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.store</a> to get a free, no-obligation offer for your e-commerce business from OpenStore in 24 hours. Recharge- Visit <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/ee1a0948-3ebb-469b-a036-724f6e1fb9bf/shows/973c16b6-c7e6-418c-a031-e342858c460e/episodes/5ff96750-ca41-4287-ac16-b8d54cd800c9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rechargepayments.com/dtcpod</a> to see how over 15,000 commerce brands power their subscriptions Peel Insights- Visit <a href="https://peelinsights.com/dtcpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peelinsights.com/dtcpod</a> to uncover actionable data insights to drive your brand's growth Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further? Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you. Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox? Check out our <a href="https://dtcpod-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter here</a>Follow us for content, clips, giveaways, &amp; updates!<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedtcpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DTCPod Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DTC__POD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DTCPod Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dtcpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DTCPod TikTok</a><a href="https://ae.linkedin.com/in/kian-golzari-56614b178?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kian Golzari</a> - <a href="https://www.sourcingwithkian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Global leader in product sourcing &amp; development, manufacturing, and supply chain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ramongberrios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ramon Berrios</a> - CEO of <a href="http://trend.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trend.io</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bbols4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blaine Bolus</a> - Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.seatedapp.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seated</a>

#243 - Kian Golzari: Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands

Kian Golzari is one of the world's leading product development and sourcing experts. He's personally sourced over 2,500 products for the likes of Bed, Bath and Beyond, Procter &amp; Gamble, Visa, Panasonic and even Google. Rory quizzes him on all aspects of his work including working in China. If you're thinking of developing a new product Kian is your go-to guy. You can find out more at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcnsghoDG2AObm8l-lGzxCQ?sub_confirmation=1 and remember On Brand is brought to you by https://www.alfinsight.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kian Golzari is one of the world's leading product development and sourcing experts. He's personally sourced over 2,500 products for the likes of Bed, Bath and Beyond, Procter &amp; Gamble, Visa, Panasonic and even Google. Rory quizzes him on all aspects of his work including working in China. If you're thinking of developing a new product Kian is your go-to guy. You can find out more at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcnsghoDG2AObm8l-lGzxCQ?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcnsghoDG2AObm8l-lGzxCQ?sub_confirmation=1</a> and remember On Brand is brought to you by <a href="https://www.alfinsight.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alfinsight.com/</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Rory sources an expert in product development and sourcing - Kian Golzari

Kian Golzari is the Founder and CEO of Sourcing with Kian. He’s designed, developed, sourced, and manufactured over 2,500 products. As the result of this breadth of firsthand experience and success, Kian has mentored over 200 Amazon entrepreneurs on better sourcing practices and won numerous international awards, including the 2017 Sunday Times Fast Track Award for Top 100 UK Companies in Export Growth. With all those accolades, Kian brought his expertise to this episode of E-Commerce with Coffee?! to talk about how to develop, manufacture, and source products from China. Listen to the full episode and come with your notepad ready! What to listen for:  The interview opens with a look at how Kian got to be where he is. Listen to the full episode to hear how he came to source for the NBA, Olympic Games, the Ministry of Defense, and more. Kian speaks downright affectionately of the sourcing community, too. Over the last several years he’s jetted around the globe for speaking events, and the energy and excitement are infectious. Kian offers some direct advice for manufacturers who previously sold through distributors but now sell on Amazon and other direct channels. He asks, “are you branding or are you selling?” Listen to hear how he describes and differentiates (and prioritizes) these two activities. Kian prompts those same brands to define their core values, too. “It’s such an important part of the brand journey,” he affirms. If you haven’t established your core values, he cautions, “you don’t know your brand yet.” Kian also speaks to selling new and innovative products and how to test the waters on other channels before selling on Amazon. “You don’t get email addresses from Amazon,” Kian explains. You’ll therefore get better insights into your target consumers with better data feedback from purchases and conversions on another platform. A sizable portion of the interview looks at brands meeting sustainability and corporate responsibility expectations today. Consumers want brands to be conscientious, and Kian has boiled down to a science how brands can vet manufacturers based on these standards. Developing products is something Kian has down to a science, too. “The best way to develop products…is to have an understanding of how products are made,” he says, speaking to his own first experience visiting a factory in 2010. Listen to the full story to hear what he learned. Kian also gives listeners a detailed step-by-step on how to navigate Alibaba to source the best manufacturers. Listen in for the full breakdown—and be prepared to take notes! Kian also talks about some of the most important websites for sourcing research, including Alibaba, GlobalSources.com, Import Yeti, and IndiaMart.com. When vetting product sources, there are three key things brands should focus on, says Kian: pre-shipment inspections, sellers outgrowing their suppliers, and “realizing that there’s profit in the buying price and not just in the selling price.” The interview wraps with Kian describing what it’s been like to see the growth of commerce, nightlife, tourism, and more in Shanghai and throughout China since he first visited. Being around that kind of growth, he says, creates a growth attitude in you, too.

E-Commerce with Coffee?!

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kian-golzari-56614b178" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kian Golzari</a> is the Founder and CEO of Sourcing with Kian. He’s designed, developed, sourced, and manufactured over 2,500 products. As the result of this breadth of firsthand experience and success, Kian has mentored over 200 Amazon entrepreneurs on better sourcing practices and won numerous international awards, including the 2017 Sunday Times Fast Track Award for Top 100 UK Companies in Export Growth. With all those accolades, Kian brought his expertise to this episode of E-Commerce with Coffee?! to talk about how to develop, manufacture, and source products from China. Listen to the full episode and come with your notepad ready! <h2>What to listen for:</h2> <ul> <li>The interview opens with a look at how Kian got to be where he is. Listen to the full episode to hear how he came to source for the NBA, Olympic Games, the Ministry of Defense, and more.</li> <li>Kian speaks downright affectionately of the sourcing community, too. Over the last several years he’s jetted around the globe for speaking events, and the energy and excitement are infectious.</li> <li>Kian offers some direct advice for manufacturers who previously sold through distributors but now sell on Amazon and other direct channels. He asks, “are you branding or are you selling?” Listen to hear how he describes and differentiates (and prioritizes) these two activities.</li> <li>Kian prompts those same brands to define their core values, too. “It’s such an important part of the brand journey,” he affirms. If you haven’t established your core values, he cautions, “you don’t know your brand yet.”</li> <li>Kian also speaks to selling new and innovative products and how to test the waters on other channels before selling on Amazon. “You don’t get email addresses from Amazon,” Kian explains. You’ll therefore get better insights into your target consumers with better data feedback from purchases and conversions on another platform.</li> <li>A sizable portion of the interview looks at brands meeting sustainability and corporate responsibility expectations today. Consumers want brands to be conscientious, and Kian has boiled down to a science how brands can vet manufacturers based on these standards.</li> <li>Developing products is something Kian has down to a science, too. “The best way to develop products…is to have an understanding of how products are made,” he says, speaking to his own first experience visiting a factory in 2010. Listen to the full story to hear what he learned.</li> <li>Kian also gives listeners a detailed step-by-step on how to navigate Alibaba to source the best manufacturers. Listen in for the full breakdown—and be prepared to take notes!</li> <li>Kian also talks about some of the most important websites for sourcing research, including Alibaba, <a href="http://GlobalSources.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GlobalSources.com</a>, Import Yeti, and <a href="http://IndiaMart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IndiaMart.com</a>.</li> <li>When vetting product sources, there are three key things brands should focus on, says Kian: pre-shipment inspections, sellers outgrowing their suppliers, and “realizing that there’s profit in the buying price and not just in the selling price.”</li> <li>The interview wraps with Kian describing what it’s been like to see the growth of commerce, nightlife, tourism, and more in Shanghai and throughout China since he first visited. Being around that kind of growth, he says, creates a growth attitude in you, too.</li></ul>

23. Sourcing Products and Building Brands with Kian Golzari, Founder and CEO of Sourcing with Kian

The 130th Canton Fair is Live from 15th - 19th October 2021, Today is day 1, and Kian Golzari and Sharon Even do a Live tutorial on how to use the platform and what updates have been made since the last online fair in April.   Make sure you apply these tips to see the improvements from the last online canton fairs!