Hi Mike. I read your book on the flight back to Shanghai. Thank you for writing it, as it gave me goosebumps to realize I am not alone. Although I am not an Amazon seller, the journey of sourcing and shipping from China is very real for me too. For eight years I have been running trading and logistics businesses—some into nine-figure businesses, some failing miserably. I tried to hand over my role to new management, which ended up back on my shoulders again. The most painful part is that even though you want others involved as the “genius” behind the product, it will always be your baby and no one else’s. The biggest obstacle to overcome is me, my mindset, and my ability to dominate. Just as with you, the human factor sometimes slows me down too. Thanks for what you are doing. I will make my story known to the outside world to pay it forward.
— Simon de Raadt (西蒙), China Expert · Cross-Border Ecommerce · Speaker · Sourcing · Logistics