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

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.2

- 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.

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.

* 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

Course content

2 sections • 53 lectures

Finding the product and first steps 49 lectures

How did I find this product? Preview 03:02

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

What are the first steps? Preview 03:18

Things you should do before you get started.

To Do List and Junglescout Preview 01:57

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

Amazon research and friends feedback Preview 09:47

Doing my rough research on Amazon and then ask friends what they think of my product

Take reviews and additional accessories into consideration Preview 07:32

Checking out reviews and how to improve my future product

Evaluate collected reviews and feedback Preview 03:19

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

Research regulations and certification Preview 06:23

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

The shopping list - your new favourite tool Preview 05:42

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

Preparing a clear and concise inquiry email to the supplier Preview 05:12

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

Alibaba & Globalsources Part 1 Preview 13:01

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

Alibaba & Globalsources Part 2 Preview 11:01

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

Sending out the inquiry to suppliers Preview 02:09

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

Evaluating offers and check suppliers background Preview 15:21

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

Calculating duties and landing costs Preview 10:01

Calculating my rough profits with Dutycalculator and the Customs Tariff Number

Research on the instruction manual, gift box, photos & final appearance Preview 05:36

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

Ordering the sample Preview 02:10

Pay attention when ordering your samples!

Deciding for a supplier Preview 05:03

Final check on all available suppliers

Collecting missing information before placing the order Preview 04:02

Few things that you can collect before placing the order.

Essential background check on the supplier Preview 10:04

see what makes me feel comfortable working with a supplier

Paying for your sample Preview 05:38

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

Creating your Amazon Seller Central account Preview 05:06

First steps setting up your Amazon Seller Central account.

Measurement update Preview 01:24

Measurements you need for Seller Central

Contacting a forwarder to get a freight quote Preview 10:51

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 costs Preview 09:04

Making sure I will make money on this product!

Testing the sample Preview 03:56

Receiving and testing the sample!

Preparing the packaging / giftbox Preview 03:28

what info you need and how to prepare a gift box

Creating the listing on Amazon Seller Central Preview 12:37

Essential steps for your listing on Seller Central

Creating labels and shipments on Amazon Preview 08:49

Steps you need to take when creating labels on Amazon

Working on your Amazon shipment Preview 05:37

Get labels and shipment plans ready on Amazon

Preparing your giftbox Preview 05:11

Send all the info you need to your photographer

Placing the order Preview 17:02

The essential steps when placing the order to the supplier!

Finalising the order Preview 09:46

Getting things final with the supplier

Finalising the gift-box and insert card Preview 05:06

Creating your insert card and finalising your gift box

Setting up your website/landing page Preview 09:55

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

Creating the final shipment on Amazon Part 1 Preview 04:47

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

Creating the final shipment on Amazon Part 2 Preview 02:47

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

Arranging the shipment Part 1 Preview 05:59

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

Arranging the shipment Part 2 Preview 12:42

Deciding between Sea or Air shipment Preview 07:45

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

Booking the Inspection Part 1 Preview 08:32

How to book an inspection and why it is important

Booking the Inspection Part 2 Preview 12:01

Finalizing the Amazon listing Preview 11:38

Make sure your listing looks good and attractive

Adding the product to your site Preview 05:24

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

Chapter 45 - Preparing the launch Part 1 Preview 11:46

What strategy I use and what you can do as well

Chapter 46 - Preparing the launch Part 2 Preview 09:41