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How I Helped a Client Source Lab Diamonds 40% Cheaper in China

I had just started prepping my China local business partner project when Miz Tomato messaged me. “Hey Robin, do you know any lab diamond suppliers?” She and her mom wanted to start a side hustle, but every supplier they found, local or on Alibaba was...

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How I Helped a Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Find a Hardware Manufacturing Solution in Just Two Hours

In 2024, about 55 percent of Shenzhen’s GDP came from manufacturing and high-tech industries. That’s…

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From Factory Floor to Founder: Chen Jiao’s Journey in Foshan’s Curtain Rod Business

Most people think success in manufacturing comes from having capital, connections, or a clever produ…

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He Spent 14 Years in China’s Gaming Industry. Then He Bet It All on Roblox.

Fourteen years ago, Chandler Huang walked into his first gaming job with nothing but an English degr…

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From Healing People to Helping Her Mom’s Jewelry Business: Trisha’s Unexpected Journey into Sourcing Lab Diamonds from China

When you think of a doctor’s daily routine, you probably imagine hospital rounds, patient charts, or a quiet clinic. You probably don’t pict…

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“Rules? I Make My Own.”

Some people follow plans. Nadiyana follows her gut. She didn’t grow up thinking she had to be “different”, it just turned out that way. Her…

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How a Former Teacher Found Her Place in Fashion—By Picking the Right Products and Store Locations

Ran never studied design, but her instinct helped shape a brand—one decision at a time. Ran didn’t enter fashion through the front door. She…

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From 115 Followers to 1M RMB: Vivian’s Leap from Fashion PR to MCN Powerhouse in Shenzhen

Vivian went from London’s high-fashion circles to running a thriving MCN (Multi-Channel Network) agency in Shenzhen—generating over 1 millio…

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From Backpack to Business: How Appie Built a Business in Shenzhen Without a Plan

When I met Appie—a Dutch entrepreneur from Gouda—in Shenzhen, I could tell right away he had a story worth sharing. He left behind a 14-year…