Serial entrepreneur building multi-million dollar companies - David Hoffmann

David Hoffmann * David is a serial entrepreneur building multi-million dollar companies* He has led the international trade powerhouse Global Regency as CEO for over 15 years* he is considered an expert in China sourcing, supply chain, private label, and brand licensing.* In 2016 David launched GlobalTQM.com under the Global Regency umbrella, to assist SMEs, start-ups, and entrepreneurs with quality management issues and sourcing from China with a range of educational and mentoring programs and actual done-for-you services with his resources of +57 people in China* Experienced in business, operations, automation, digital marketing, David’s single biggest skills is his ability to master productivity and share the experience.* David left the corporate world working for public companies opening retail stores around the country while overseeing buying, and marketing as a director, to pursue entrepreneurship and left for Hong Kong in 2002, where he remains. Questions/Topics: * When did you know you wanted to take an entrepreneurial path?* What have you taken from your early working expreience, to your startup career?* What are some hidden risks of importing from China?* Can you discuss success stories of business migrating to China manufacturing, and the pro's and con's of such a move?* Biggest challenges of sourcing from China* Navigating trade shows and suppliers* S.M.A.R.T. questions to ask your suppliers* Intellectual property protection* 10 rules to do business in China* What does it take to do business in China? Company: GlobalTQM - Your Team, Your Office & Your Expertise On The Ground In China. * MENTORING AND TRAINING Your shortcut to Success, and doing it yourself, with access to professionals* SUPPLIERS & SOURCING Uncover the red flags & the hidden problems* NEGOTIATION TRAINING: Negotiate with suppliers like a pro* COMPLIANCE & LAB TESTING Avoid expensive recalls, damaging lawsuits & fake compliance documents Links: www.globaltqm.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/globaltqm/https://www.facebook.com/GLOBALTQM/