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If you’re just guessing your product price — you’re losing money. In this video, I walk through the exact method I use to price my imported products for real profit. Whether you’re just starting your importing business or looking to improve your margins, this is the pricing strategy I wish I had known earlier. Here’s…

Air or ocean shipping? Choosing the wrong one can kill your profit or delay your entire business. In this video, I explain exactly how I decide between air freight and ocean freight for my imports — based on real experience running a product business in Hawaii. Here’s what I cover: ✈️ Air Freight: – Ideal…

Most beginner importers make the same mistake: They message a supplier and immediately ask for pricing. Here’s the truth: starting a factory conversation the wrong way can get you ignored, overcharged, or stuck with a bad supplier. In this video, I share the exact steps I use when contacting new factories overseas — whether it’s…

Struggling to decide what product to import? You don’t need trend reports or research tools. The best place to start is with something you already use. In this video, I share why importing a product you know gives you a major advantage:  • You understand the quality and function  • You know what makes it…

Most new importers fail before they even place an order — because they pick the wrong product. In this video, I share the 3-rule filter I use when choosing what to import. It’s how I avoid costly mistakes and keep my margins strong:  1. Compact and lightweight — Shipping costs can kill your margins if…

Think you need $10,000 to start importing? I placed my first real order with just $900 — including shipping — and that one shipment taught me more than anything else. Here’s how to get started with $1,000 or less:  1. Choose a small, lightweight product — like kitchen tools or accessories  2. Order 50–200 units…

Wondering how importing actually works? Here’s the full process — broken down from factory to warehouse in under 60 seconds:  1. Find a factory — usually through Alibaba, Global Sources, or referrals  2. Place a trial order — to test quality, communication, and timing  3. Pay a deposit (usually 30%) — to start production  4.…

The first factory I trusted on Alibaba almost scammed me. Everything looked legit — gold badge, trade assurance, polished profile. But the sample came from a completely different address. That’s when I realized I wasn’t dealing with a manufacturer at all — it was a middleman. Here’s the 4-step checklist I use now to make…

If I had to start my import business all over again — here’s what I’d do differently. ✅ One product ✅ One supplier ✅ Deep inventory When I started, I launched with 5 SKUs. Only one actually sold — and I didn’t even have enough of it. That mistake cost me. Today, I focus on…

Trump’s new tariffs are real — and they could crush small business importers. Here’s what we’re looking at: 📉 Vietnam — 46% 📉 Taiwan — 32% 📉 Cambodia — 49% 📉 Thailand — 36% If you’re importing product from any of these countries, your margins are at serious risk. In this video, I break down…