385: How to Build a Profitable Manufacturing Relationship with Sourcing Specialist Kian Golzari

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your relationship with a supplier is one of the most important aspects of running a business. That’s why we’re chatting with Kian Golzari, a sourcing specialist who has designed, developed, sourced, and manufactured over 2,500 products. Kian has manufactured products for the NBA, United Nations, Olympic Games, Ministry of Defense, and top athletes like Neymar Jr. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Nathan and Kian discuss: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How he sourced products for the 2012 Olympic Games in London </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to source a supplier on Alibaba</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Using whiskey and WeChat to build a personal relationship with a supplier</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What you should look for when visiting a factory </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why you should disassemble your product </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Canton Fair, China’s international import and export fair</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why you should have a universal specification sheet for negotiating with suppliers </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to imitate and innovate products that manufacturers have already made </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">And much more supplier and manufacturing tips...</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who do you want to see next on the podcast?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this e