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From China to Amazon - A LIVE case study and complete guide
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From China to Amazon - A LIVE case study and complete guide

Learn how to import from China and ship directly to Amazon FBA - See how I became the no.1 Bestseller in my category
Created byManuel Becvar
Last updated 10/2016
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn what steps you need to take before contacting suppliers
  • Discover how to research regulations, materials and popular products.
  • Understand how to filter out the clutter on Alibaba and other websites and find the best suppliers quickly.
  • Get insight into how to evaluate what suppliers are worth contacting and how to avoid time wasters
  • Learn to formulate emails and see the scripts I use to get the results you are looking for quickly
  • Learn the best ways to calculate shipping costs and all other customs and duties to get accurate landing prices for delivery to your warehouse/fulfillment center.
  • Take sourcing to the next level and discover how to save time with efficient data management.
  • Learn how to use Manuel’s custom designed shopping list to exactly calculate your costs, profit margins and other metrics that help you to make the right decisions quickly. The shopping list makes the sourcing process more efficient and can be used for sourcing any product.
  • Look over my shoulders on how I communicate with suppliers in China, check samples, list the product on Amazon, create a packaging, inspect the goods in China, ship it to Amazon USA and launch the product
  • Find out how to get exclusivity agreements, sign purchase order contracts and get the best out of your product.

Course content

2 sections • 53 lectures • 6h 26m total length

  • How did I find this product?3:02

    Where and how did I find this product and other ways to find the right product.

  • What are the first steps?3:18

    Things you should do before you get started.

  • To Do List and Junglescout1:57

    Quick intro to my To-Do List and choosing Junglescout as my research tool

  • Amazon research and friends feedback9:47
    Doing my rough research on Amazon and then ask friends what they think of my product
  • Take reviews and additional accessories into consideration7:32

    Checking out reviews and how to improve my future product

  • Evaluate collected reviews and feedback3:19

    Summarize the reviews, evaluate them and note them somewhere for later

  • Research regulations and certification6:23

    Do your research and find out which regulations your product needs to comply with

  • The shopping list - your new favourite tool5:42

    How to create a simple but very effective file that helps you on your inquires

  • Preparing a clear and concise inquiry email to the supplier5:12

    Make your inquiry as clear and simple as possible in your first email

  • Alibaba & Globalsources Part 113:01

    Initial sourcing and pre-verifying online as much as you can. Spot obvious signs that help make a decision

  • Alibaba & Globalsources Part 211:01

    Initial sourcing and pre-verifying online as much as you can. Spot obvious signs that help make a decision

  • Sending out the inquiry to suppliers2:09

    Remember to include all details you want answered in your first email that influence your decision

  • Evaluating offers and check suppliers background15:21

    Checking information that the supplier sent and making sure that you get all information

  • Calculating duties and landing costs10:01

    Calculating my rough profits with Dutycalculator and the Customs Tariff Number

  • Research on the instruction manual, gift box, photos & final appearance5:36

    Find out how to create manuals, gift boxes and where to get photos.

  • Ordering the sample2:10

    Pay attention when ordering your samples!

  • Deciding for a supplier5:03

    Final check on all available suppliers

  • Collecting missing information before placing the order4:02

    Few things that you can collect before placing the order.

  • Essential background check on the supplier10:04

    see what makes me feel comfortable working with a supplier

  • Paying for your sample5:38

    what you need to pay attention to when paying for a sample

  • Creating your Amazon Seller Central account5:06

    First steps setting up your Amazon Seller Central account.

  • Measurement update1:24
    Measurements you need for Seller Central
  • Contacting a forwarder to get a freight quote10:51

    What information you need to give to your freight forwarder/courier and who will be the importer of record and ultimate consignee

  • Calculating all profits and costs9:04

    Making sure I will make money on this product!

  • Testing the sample3:56

    Receiving and testing the sample!

  • Preparing the packaging / giftbox3:28

    what info you need and how to prepare a gift box

  • Creating the listing on Amazon Seller Central12:37

    Essential steps for your listing on Seller Central

  • Creating labels and shipments on Amazon8:49

    Steps you need to take when creating labels on Amazon

  • Working on your Amazon shipment5:37

    Get labels and shipment plans ready on Amazon

  • Preparing your giftbox5:11

    Send all the info you need to your photographer

  • Placing the order17:02

    The essential steps when placing the order to the supplier!

  • Finalising the order9:46

    Getting things final with the supplier

  • Finalising the gift-box and insert card5:06

    Creating your insert card and finalising your gift box

  • Setting up your website/landing page9:55

    see how you can set up simple landing pages without spending too much money!

  • Creating the final shipment on Amazon Part 14:47

    Making sure all data is correct and update with last details from the supplier.

  • Creating the final shipment on Amazon Part 22:47

    Making sure all data is correct and update with last details from the supplier.

  • Arranging the shipment Part 15:59

    Who needs to be contacted and what instructions you need to give

  • Arranging the shipment Part 212:42
  • Deciding between Sea or Air shipment7:45

    Determine when it makes sense to ship by Air or Sea.

  • Booking the Inspection Part 18:32

    How to book an inspection and why it is important

  • Booking the Inspection Part 212:01
  • Finalizing the Amazon listing11:38

    Make sure your listing looks good and attractive

  • Adding the product to your site5:24

    How you can add the product on your own site or shop

  • Chapter 45 - Preparing the launch Part 111:46

    What strategy I use and what you can do as well

  • Chapter 46 - Preparing the launch Part 29:41
    What strategy I use and what you can do as well
  • Creating coupon codes8:54

    How to effectively create coupon codes on Seller Central

  • Chapter 48 - Inspection and releasing the shipment7:39
  • Chapter 49 - Final shipment costs6:21

    What caused the shipment costs to increase

  • Recap and conclusion of Sourcing and Production part10:03

Requirements

  • For some bonus documents you will need Microsoft Office
  • All you need is an Internet connection & a laptop/computer.
  • Have the right mindset for entrepreneurial adventures!
  • ideally you will have a little experience in sourcing or taken my first course (the beginners guide)

Description

UPDATE 8th of MAY 2016: I have now sold over 340 units within 16 days since my launch on Amazon totalling over 10,000USD in sales.

Update 3rd of October 2016: Sold over 2500 pieces with a monthly profit of 3500$/month. Total sales of over 40,000$ with this product only! 

Update 19th of October 2016: My product has sold over 3500 units and I am the Number 1 Bestseller in this very competitive category!!

Update 7th of February 2018: I have now sold over 20,000 units profiting me over 100,000US$ since launching this product nearly 2 years ago. Sales is still strong and an evergreen in my assortment. 

Update 17th of February 2019: After selling this item (and others under this brand) for more than 3 years I have successfully sold this brand for a mid 6 figure completing this case study. Total profit for all items sold amounts to over 200,000$ & the amount I sold this brand for.

See all steps on how I did it within this course!

My name is Manuel and I have been importing from China for over 18 years while actually living in China for over 11 years now. 

This course is unlike any other course that you can find anywhere online. It is THE only course that actually shows you a LIVE example on how to choose a product, contact suppliers in China, verify them, calculate margins and costs, place your order to the factory and private label your item on Amazon. Look over my shoulders on how I communicate with suppliers in China, check samples, list the product on Amazon, create a packaging, inspect the goods in China, ship it to Amazon USA and launch the product. See for yourself that the process works and look at my sales numbers. Find out how to get exclusivity agreements, sign purchase order contracts and get the best out of your product. 

This is a step-by-step guide from the beginning to the end. See how I analyse suppliers feedback, test reports, which tools I use and how I make difficult decisions.

With my experience in working for a retailer for over 18 years and purchasing from China as a Product Manager based in Hong Kong for over 11 years you will learn how to safely procure a product in China and sell it successfully on Amazon.

Again, this is a REAL life study, investing my own money and documenting the entire case study with video, phone calls, pictures, templates and much much more. I reveal my actual product and supplier and show you the sales numbers on Amazon. No one else has ever done that. I am not afraid of competition or copycats revealing this as there are so many opportunities with other products and if I can do it so can you with this course.

I run my own sourcing company in Hong Kong, teach people how to import from China, author several books sold on Amazon and sell my own products on Amazon. Many “gurus” out there will only give you examples and techniques that “might work” but none of them have actually worked and lived in China, importing/exporting over 200Million USD like I have.

Follow me on this journey and become a successful importer and eCommerce Entrepreneur.

Who this course is for:

  • anyone with an entrepreneurial mind and interested in the Import/Export Industry
  • anyone who wants to import from China & sell your products from anywhere in the World
  • FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) sellers
  • eBay sellers
  • Offline sellers (retail/wholesale) are also the perfect candidates for this course

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