Man i love this guy he give tips directly to what we actually wanted to know and he's talking to the viewers like we're actually killing it already thank you man!
I`m just starting my journey, but I will start as from now organizing my samples / company name, contact, etc... I`m here for the long run.. Seems that finally I found my tribe!! I`ve been working with international trade for the last 16 Years... as an employee, but now it s time for new challenges in my life!!! Tks for all these great videos!!!
yes please Kian! please make a video on molds :) also a video on what to write when reaching out to suppliers and appear the most professional manner :)
@Mike Derenne Jr are you referring to dropshipping? this is just the sample process before mass production, but if you want to dropship products you are getting them one at a time anyway
Kian, please please do a video on molds!! My first product will require one and I have so many questions. I’ve been trying to research it but it’s extremely overwhelming.
Haha yeah it's a complex topic! If you need immediate help drop me a msg on Facebook or IG and I'll give you specific help with your project because sometimes the videos take time 🙏
@@francesfzk I can help you regarding Product sourcing and calling samples and help you when you're going to place order. Ping me when you require any help regarding sourcing.
Great video, YES! the specs of the packaging are important too. Getting a sample that isn't what you expected is frustrating. So making sure you describe in detail what you expect and having the factory send a photo of the item first - the actual item they are sending first, sometimes the sample is different from their catalog photos. Are you wearing your PSG jacket to celebrate Messi's arrival ?
Hey Matthew hope you're good! Yes true forgot to mention that about getting an image of the sample sent first to verify it's ok before sending the real one out, thanks for adding that in! And yes I can only hope he comes to PSG but I think it'll be Man City or he stays in Barca... we'll see! Take care buddy 👊
@@SourcingWithKian Good to know you request a photo too, I have had to ask for a 2nd sample or different model when the product description was "lost in translation" a picture is worth a thousand words...of any language.
You made my day ! Finding a UA-cam channel that's not American on a topic I want to research, and spot on ! Just in the process of importing from China so just your commet on 'Samples of no Commercial value' was like finding a gold nugget ! Love your Energy and obvious commitment to your path. You're one of those people who seem to be able to pack 36 hours in a day. Pluse you go on holidays and test your products whilst having fun - great idea...Can you write of costs under 'Product development' with the tax man ?? LOL . Look forward to watching more of your videos ..
Yes to the molds! Also do you recommend to do third party quality inspection every time you make an order with the same supplier? Or just the first, second, third time etc? Even after they've been supplying to you for a couple years? Or just the first few times? Thank you
Hey Paola great question! I prefer to keep doing inspections because sometimes mistakes can happen and it's not deliberate, it could be our mistake not supplying the right label or the suppliers mistake not doing a proper clean of the products before packing into the box as they rushed the order etc. Anything can happen but a QC just allows you to spot any problems rather than it becoming a major issue. I always look at it as the cost of the QC vs the value of the order, for example if the QC is $200 but the order value is $20k then it's totally worth it every time just so you have that peace of mind that your goods are shipping with no issues :)
@@SourcingWithKian Thanks for the valuable information, but I would like to know where the cost of quality comes from? Especially when you're doing it by yourself. Thanks in advance!
Hei mate.. I was watching the video and i decided to pause it and leave a comment.. Excellent presentation and lot of basic and helpful information for beginners like me. Thanks
SO MUCH VALUE FROM ONE VIDEO!! This was eye-opening, as I've already ordered samples. Need to step up and change some things to improve. THANK YOU!! :)
Thanks Camila really appreciate your kind words 🙏 as it happens this was my fave video to make, I'm not sure why, I just think no-one properly explains the sample process so I felt a responsibility to outline the important details 🤓
Very helpful thank you! Is it necessary to have a written agreement with the manufacturer, encompassing all modifications, customization requirements, associated costs, and other pertinent details to safeguard intellectual property and other sensitive information?
i would like to see a video about the mold. by the way, you are great @@SourcingWithKian thank you very much for you knoledge!!!! its nice to have peoplo who share what they know.
I’m about to order my very first customized sample! Currently watching UA-cam videos like these for further understanding about how to go about this the Right way 😅
@@SourcingWithKian just waiting for my sample and I did what's on your channel. Hope to hear from your channel more about sourcing and I actually looking for a video about Q4 what to do and the pros and cons. Just a suggestion. Thank You and stay safe!♥
Kian this is so helpful! Always so much value from you. Going to implement this now from the sample types, shipping and logging. Thank you. Thank you ❤️
Hello, Great video. I have a small streetwear brand and we are looking for a manufacturer to make a custom letterman jacket. Do I pay them the cost upfront or half or nothing upfront?
Hi Kian, Excellent video really appreciate your work. please we would love to see a video on molds, and if feasible could you explain further about exclusivity agreements with Chinese manufacturers. Lets say we added new features to an existing product they do, how can we avoid the manufacturer not to offer this upgraded product to its other clients? or let say we design a new product and want them to only manufacture for us.? to Thanks a lot once again
Thanks Grupo and glad you are enjoying the content! For exclusivity there's a few different ways you can get it: - Exclusivity of time e.g. 3 months / 6 months - Exclusivity of a market e.g. you get Japan or Germany - Ask supplier to offer you a target QTY you must order for you to keep worldwide exclusivity e.g. if we order 10,000pcs per year you can't sell to anyone else - Exclusivity to online or offline. Or exclusivity to Amazon Hope this helps and let me know if you need anything else, I talk a bit more about this in the Product Development in the Canton Fair video with a supplier there.
Question: I was quoted $30 USD shipping freight by FedEx for a sample of a super light/generic product that weighs no more than 4-8 ounces. This is my first ever Alibaba sample request, no modifications were made. The shipping price was shocking, isn’t there ePacket? Why is it so expensive? Anything I can request/specify to reduce the cost? (Side note: totally interested in a video on molds!)
Hey Kian! first Thanks for this in-depht videos that helps others start on this path. Can you make a video explaining if there are special requirements involved in designing products targeted for Amazon? I'm an industrial designer but new to the amazon world haha, so I would appreciate any tips! And also YES to the molds video :)
Thanks for your feedback Vivien and glad you enjoyed it :) more videos coming soon on the channel and if you need help with any other topics let me know and I'll try to make a video on that if it's not on my channel already 🙏
Hey buddy hope all is good! I'll be back in China the first day we're allowed to go back haha. I do a little help on product research but I more so do my research through solving problems through products, if you want to chat about it in more detail let me know 👌
How do you go about samples if your product is a plastic/silicone product? That will be injection moulded? Are the prices much higher? Or do they 3d print cheap moulds? Thanks Kian love your videos keep up the good work
Hi Kian, Great video, thank you, I have a question about finding machine designers, Can you make a video on how to find an R&D company that specializes in automation, and electronics? Can you talk about which areas and cities in the city we can find them? And if any websites and sources that would be great, Thanks
When your talking about SGS, would this be an inspection company to do inspections of the product before it ships? Do they work with start-up companies?
I’m watching this video a year after it was posted. I would like to see the mold video too. Did you make it by chance? Could you please send me the link?
Hey Simon, it's quite subjective as depending on the product and how simple it is, the suppliers could get it right first time so no need to compare 3 Development samples. I would check and confirm by image first and cross reference the prices and then decide which suppliers you want to see a sample from after that. Hope that helps 🙏
For the outdoor products that was in the Scottish Highlands but the Veltra bag that was snowboarding in the Dolomites and quad biking in the desert 🐫 was just lucky to be in those areas so made the most of it by testing products at the same time 👊
Hey Kian, great vid - I’ve got plans to design a gym bag (at the development stage currently) I’m actually moving to Edinburgh in November. Would love to check out your place and share some samples by then too
Kian I had a question...I’m thinking about getting a development sample from another manufacturer in China, I'm communicating with him now. My current manufacturer is slow to response. Is it good practice to have the new manufacturer sign my MNDA? Our company was granted a new design patent for our Sleekz®️ brand last month. Thanks 👑 Golzari
hello，friend，this is Shawn from China，our company provide DDP service which include custom clearance and tax door to door，in addition，we can collect goods from different suppliers and send them to you together. Feel free to contact me for a quote, I can help you reduce shipping costs
Hey Lyn hope you're well, yeah I would say it's applicable to all types of products. But it's up to you how many samples you request. Thanks and kind regards
Hello Kian, Would you happen to know If I put patent pending somewhere in one of my bullet points of my listing, will amazon ask me for proof of my application? Great info. Thank you
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Man i love this guy he give tips directly to what we actually wanted to know and he's talking to the viewers like we're actually killing it already thank you man!
Pleasure bro, and you are killing it!
I`m just starting my journey, but I will start as from now organizing my samples / company name, contact, etc...
I`m here for the long run..
Seems that finally I found my tribe!!
I`ve been working with international trade for the last 16 Years... as an employee, but now it s time for new challenges in my life!!!
Tks for all these great videos!!!
You got this! Best of luck on your new journey Daniel 👊
yes please Kian! please make a video on molds :) also a video on what to write when reaching out to suppliers and appear the most professional manner :)
Noted! New vids coming soon 👊
If you would like to work with me on a 1 to 1 basis feel free to book a coaching session here: bit.ly/SourcingWithKianCoaching 🙏
Hey Kian, great video as always. Yes please do a video on moulds! 👍
@Mike Derenne Jr are you referring to dropshipping? this is just the sample process before mass production, but if you want to dropship products you are getting them one at a time anyway
@@SourcingWithKian please make a video about molds!!
quick question do we need a sample for medical shorts or apparel? or does this apply to ALL products we order?
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Wow Kian ! May God bless you for what you are doing. May you prosper in all you lay your hands on. Thank you so much
Kian, please please do a video on molds!! My first product will require one and I have so many questions. I’ve been trying to research it but it’s extremely overwhelming.
Haha yeah it's a complex topic! If you need immediate help drop me a msg on Facebook or IG and I'll give you specific help with your project because sometimes the videos take time 🙏
@@SourcingWithKian I too have a question about this topic! I look forward to that video🙏
@@francesfzk I can help you regarding Product sourcing and calling samples and help you when you're going to place order. Ping me when you require any help regarding sourcing.
Has he done anything on this yet?
Great video, YES! the specs of the packaging are important too. Getting a sample that isn't what you expected is frustrating. So making sure you describe in detail what you expect and having the factory send a photo of the item first - the actual item they are sending first, sometimes the sample is different from their catalog photos. Are you wearing your PSG jacket to celebrate Messi's arrival ?
Hey Matthew hope you're good! Yes true forgot to mention that about getting an image of the sample sent first to verify it's ok before sending the real one out, thanks for adding that in!
And yes I can only hope he comes to PSG but I think it'll be Man City or he stays in Barca... we'll see! Take care buddy 👊
@@SourcingWithKian Good to know you request a photo too, I have had to ask for a 2nd sample or different model when the product description was "lost in translation" a picture is worth a thousand words...of any language.
I was just about to place an order for sample. I’m grateful for the video
Thank you Kian
You made my day ! Finding a UA-cam channel that's not American on a topic I want to research, and spot on ! Just in the process of importing from China so just your commet on 'Samples of no
Commercial value' was like finding a gold nugget ! Love your Energy and obvious commitment to your path. You're one of those people who seem to be able to pack 36 hours in a day. Pluse you go on holidays and test your products whilst having fun - great idea...Can you write of costs under 'Product development' with the tax man ?? LOL . Look forward to watching more of your videos ..
Haha thanks buddy much appreciated 🙏 and yeah those tax write off product development trips are a must haha 🤓
Yes Kian we want video about molds you always telling a lot of details and your videos informative
Thanks for your support buddy! Will make this one soon for you! 🙏
Yes, I am having a co. produce a mold for a kitchen product and need help desperately on this subject!
Coming soon :)
Supper educational video! Thanks
PLEASE make a video on molds.
Kian, please do a video on molds! Love your videos... really learn a ton!
Thanks Nick coming soon! 🙏
@@SourcingWithKian Kian! is this video on youtube now?
Yes to the molds! Also do you recommend to do third party quality inspection every time you make an order with the same supplier? Or just the first, second, third time etc? Even after they've been supplying to you for a couple years? Or just the first few times? Thank you
Hey Paola great question! I prefer to keep doing inspections because sometimes mistakes can happen and it's not deliberate, it could be our mistake not supplying the right label or the suppliers mistake not doing a proper clean of the products before packing into the box as they rushed the order etc. Anything can happen but a QC just allows you to spot any problems rather than it becoming a major issue.
I always look at it as the cost of the QC vs the value of the order, for example if the QC is $200 but the order value is $20k then it's totally worth it every time just so you have that peace of mind that your goods are shipping with no issues :)
@@SourcingWithKian Thanks for the valuable information, but I would like to know where the cost of quality comes from? Especially when you're doing it by yourself.
Thanks in advance!
yes. Paola. we should do inspection everytime to sure the goods quality.
This was so helpful! Thank you so much!
My pleasure Mollie
This helped me avoid import duties, thanks a lot Kian
Nice! Glad to hear that bro!
Hei mate.. I was watching the video and i decided to pause it and leave a comment.. Excellent presentation and lot of basic and helpful information for beginners like me. Thanks
Thanks buddy much appreciated and glad you are enjoying the content! 👊
Many thanks for this valuable information.
Can You make the video on molds. Maybe You have some tips & tricks, how to negotiate molding price as well.
SO MUCH VALUE FROM ONE VIDEO!! This was eye-opening, as I've already ordered samples. Need to step up and change some things to improve. THANK YOU!! :)
Thanks Camila really appreciate your kind words 🙏 as it happens this was my fave video to make, I'm not sure why, I just think no-one properly explains the sample process so I felt a responsibility to outline the important details 🤓
@@SourcingWithKian That's true. But I actually never looked for other videos because you are the KING :D
That sample register is goldddd, I didn't see the need but as my samples are starting gro
Hey Mariam thanks so much for tuning in! I'll send you the template it's super useful! 🤓
Thank You Kian for sharing these valuable stuff!!!! its such a fresh oasis in the middle of sandpit!!!
Hey Xu thanks very much for the kind words! Glad you're enjoying the content 😊
Very helpful thank you! Is it necessary to have a written agreement with the manufacturer, encompassing all modifications, customization requirements, associated costs, and other pertinent details to safeguard intellectual property and other sensitive information?
Great content Kian, your videos and information are always easy to follow and informative. Yes to a video on Mold process/costs please.
Thanks Louise much appreciated! Molds video should be out in 2 weeks :)
I greatly appreciate your channel.
So helpful and educational. Thank you!
So nice of you to comment Yoko, really appreciate your kind words 🙏
A video on moulds would help immensely!
Did you make the mold video? I hope so! Thank you so much for all the info. Love your energy and very inspiring to see where you are at!
Not yet but it's on the list haha, already made the next 4 vids all dropping this month 🤓
i would like to see a video about the mold. by the way, you are great @@SourcingWithKian thank you very much for you knoledge!!!! its nice to have peoplo who share what they know.
I’m about to order my very first customized sample! Currently watching UA-cam videos like these for further understanding about how to go about this the Right way 😅
Best of luck Kassandra, let me know how it goes 🤓
Thank you!
kian ! i’m going first time to the canton Fair , you have been a huge inspiration!
Thank you for this highly useful info and to answer your question from 12:14 yes please do make the video about moulds!
it's 2021 and yes! Thanks for this video. It means a lot! ♥
Pleasure Kristine glad you enjoyed 🙏
@@SourcingWithKian just waiting for my sample and I did what's on your channel. Hope to hear from your channel more about sourcing and I actually looking for a video about Q4 what to do and the pros and cons. Just a suggestion. Thank You and stay safe!♥
This was a really great video! I learned so much! Thanks a lot!
I definitely need a video on the process for ordering a mold. Has that been posted yet?
I would like to see a video on moulds. Even though I don't know what they are.
A video on mold ordering would be helpful! Thanks!
For sure, coming soon 👊🏼
Would love to see a video on molds!
Haha no problem, coming soon!
Soo much information for a beginner... My head is exploding
Haha I hope in a good way :)
Kian, you are awesome! So much value!
Thanks Karen much appreciated, really glad you got value from the video! 🙏
Great video. A video on mould is even better
Thanks Sina! Coming soon 🙏
Great explanation man, Thank you. Video on molds please
Thanks Amar, molds video coming soon 🙏
Kian this is so helpful! Always so much value from you. Going to implement this now from the sample types, shipping and logging. Thank you. Thank you ❤️
I'm so glad you liked it Linda 😀Thanks so much for your support! 🙏
@@SourcingWithKian how do I find good suppliers for clothing in China?🥺I watched all your videos and even subscribed but couldn't get
@@amandaphiri6133 hello
Your awesome dude!
Likewise bro!
YESSSS MOLDS!!!!!!!
PLEASE Make a video on PL and creating molds for Branding!!!
Yes please please make a video on molds, thank you
Coming soon! 🙏
Hi Kian, please make a video of molds!! Really interesting topic
Sure Carlos coming soon 🙏 hope you're doing well!
Yes please! I want a video about molds!
Coming soon 🙏🏼
@@SourcingWithKian tnx bro!
Hello, Great video. I have a small streetwear brand and we are looking for a manufacturer to make a custom letterman jacket. Do I pay them the cost upfront or half or nothing upfront?
love your content very knowledgeable
Thank you Prithvi much appreciated! 😄
thanks,
this video was really helpful
🙏Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video, very informative.
My pleasure - glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
Amazing content. Thanks for sharing
My pleasure bro! Hope you're doing good 👊
Hi Kian, Excellent video really appreciate your work. please we would love to see a video on molds, and if feasible could you explain further about exclusivity agreements with Chinese manufacturers. Lets say we added new features to an existing product they do, how can we avoid the manufacturer not to offer this upgraded product to its other clients? or let say we design a new product and want them to only manufacture for us.? to Thanks a lot once again
Thanks Grupo and glad you are enjoying the content! For exclusivity there's a few different ways you can get it:
- Exclusivity of time e.g. 3 months / 6 months
- Exclusivity of a market e.g. you get Japan or Germany
- Ask supplier to offer you a target QTY you must order for you to keep worldwide exclusivity e.g. if we order 10,000pcs per year you can't sell to anyone else
- Exclusivity to online or offline. Or exclusivity to Amazon
Hope this helps and let me know if you need anything else, I talk a bit more about this in the Product Development in the Canton Fair video with a supplier there.
Question: I was quoted $30 USD shipping freight by FedEx for a sample of a super light/generic product that weighs no more than 4-8 ounces. This is my first ever Alibaba sample request, no modifications were made. The shipping price was shocking, isn’t there ePacket? Why is it so expensive? Anything I can request/specify to reduce the cost?
(Side note: totally interested in a video on molds!)
Great content Kian! Very valuable
Thanks Kevin much appreciated! 🙏
Hey Kian! first Thanks for this in-depht videos that helps others start on this path. Can you make a video explaining if there are special requirements involved in designing products targeted for Amazon? I'm an industrial designer but new to the amazon world haha, so I would appreciate any tips!
And also YES to the molds video :)
This video was so helpful and I love that you explained all 4 stages. Super helpful info- thanks :)
Thanks for your feedback Vivien and glad you enjoyed it :) more videos coming soon on the channel and if you need help with any other topics let me know and I'll try to make a video on that if it's not on my channel already 🙏
definitely interested in Moulds, cheers :)
Questions I was thinking about buying a fishing kayak for China could you do a video on it ordering process and shipping?
Thanks Kian as always too many details 👍
Always a pleasure bro! 👊 Thanks for your support as always, you're always the first to comment 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much the video is very helpful
My pleasure glad you enjoyed it Blessingo!
MOOOOOOOOLDSSSS!!!!!! I don't even know what they are
Haha coming soon bro, super important topic! 👊
Great video, thanks Kian. Will you be going to China anytime soon with people? And do you help with product research?
Hey buddy hope all is good! I'll be back in China the first day we're allowed to go back haha. I do a little help on product research but I more so do my research through solving problems through products, if you want to chat about it in more detail let me know 👌
Sourcing with Kian hey Kian, how do I contact you? I joined your Facebook group when it first opened
@@boxer1639 Hey buddy, best way to reach me is emailing k@sourcingwithkian.com 🙏
Moulds,moulds,moulds!!🤓
Haha I like it, coming soon bro!
Good advice. Thanks
Pleasure, glad it was helpful!
Awesome video bro! Can you please make a video on inspection and how to pick the best inspection companies?
I haven't even watched the video, but I know it's gonna be helpful, so just wanna say thank you :)
Haha I appreciate that! Hope you enjoyed 🙏
Kian, please please do a video on molds.
How do you go about samples if your product is a plastic/silicone product? That will be injection moulded? Are the prices much higher? Or do they 3d print cheap moulds? Thanks Kian love your videos keep up the good work
Hi Kian, Great video, thank you, I have a question about finding machine designers, Can you make a video on how to find an R&D company that specializes in automation, and electronics? Can you talk about which areas and cities in the city we can find them? And if any websites and sources that would be great, Thanks
This is gold
Thanks bro much appreciated 🙏🏼
I am very interested in molds...thanks for all this great info!
Glad you liked it Sarah, molds video coming soon! 🙏
When your talking about SGS, would this be an inspection company to do inspections of the product before it ships? Do they work with start-up companies?
can you make a video on the process of molds?
For sure, coming soon, I've just recorded the next 4 YT vids so a lot of heat coming soon :)
Thanks making this video
It's my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it Mizanur!
man, I like this one
Much appreciated 🙏
Hello Kian, you are doing a great job. Please I need your coaching service to be able to import from China without any middle man
very very helpful thank you
My pleasure Praise, glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
How much usually a sample shipping cost? Express delivery? My supplier charged me 92 dollars for the sample is that accurate?
I’m watching this video a year after it was posted. I would like to see the mold video too. Did you make it by chance? Could you please send me the link?
Thanks a lot brother 👍🏾
What would you recommend doing with a product sample after you buy and use it if you don’t want to keep it?
I would be interested in a video about mold making
Could you please do a video about margins & volume ❤
Great tips 😎❤👍🏻👑
Thanks Mohamed, glad you like them! 🙏
Thank you
Pleasure as always 🙏
please do a video on moulds!
Just to clarify, do you get 1 dev sample from at least 3 suppliers and compare those before moving forward with next steps?
Hey Simon, it's quite subjective as depending on the product and how simple it is, the suppliers could get it right first time so no need to compare 3 Development samples. I would check and confirm by image first and cross reference the prices and then decide which suppliers you want to see a sample from after that. Hope that helps 🙏
Where do you test your products?
For the outdoor products that was in the Scottish Highlands but the Veltra bag that was snowboarding in the Dolomites and quad biking in the desert 🐫 was just lucky to be in those areas so made the most of it by testing products at the same time 👊
What documents do I need to order from china...? For example : license?
Pls make the mould video.thx!!!
Coming soon!
please make a video about moulds.
Thansk Kian , mould mould mould vid pls xx
Haha coming soon 👌
I hope i could see this video before I ordered my first sample
Haha there's always next time 😄
Thank you 🙏🙏
My pleasure glad you enjoyed it Anna 🤗
Hey Kian, great vid - I’ve got plans to design a gym bag (at the development stage currently) I’m actually moving to Edinburgh in November. Would love to check out your place and share some samples by then too
Hey Manish that's cool and good luck with the bag, as it happens I live in Dubai now 🤓
please do a molds video, Thanks!
For sure, coming soon! 🙏
Kian I had a question...I’m thinking about getting a development sample from another manufacturer in China, I'm communicating with him now. My current manufacturer is slow to response. Is it good practice to have the new manufacturer sign my MNDA? Our company was granted a new design patent for our Sleekz®️ brand last month.
Thanks 👑 Golzari
hello，friend，this is Shawn from China，our company provide DDP service which include custom clearance and tax door to door，in addition，we can collect goods from different suppliers and send them to you together. Feel free to contact me for a quote, I can help you reduce shipping costs
Thank u 👌
Always a pleasure 🤗
Is this development, pre production, pre shipment samples applicable for bikinis and workout clothes?
Pls response thank you 🙏🏾❤️
Hey Lyn hope you're well, yeah I would say it's applicable to all types of products. But it's up to you how many samples you request. Thanks and kind regards
Hello Kian, Would you happen to know If I put patent pending somewhere in one of my bullet points of my listing, will amazon ask me for proof of my application? Great info. Thank you