Sometimes, life takes you on a journey and you end up where you need to be. This is exactly what happened with today’s guest, David Hoffman— who started off in retail, selling consumer electronics and is now the current CEO of Global Regency, an international trade powerhouse.

In 2016, David found himself thinking when he saw an opportunity to assist small-medium sized enterprises, startups, and entrepreneurs who were struggling with quality management issues and sourcing from China.

It was at this point that he launched Global TQM, under the Global Regency umbrella— offering educational and mentoring products and a done-for-you service that business owners can’t seem to get enough of. 

“There’s just so many things that can go wrong,” says David, as he talks about why having an on-the-ground presence is essential to your success while doing business in China.

We’ll go into more detail on that, as well as…

• The two critical barriers when you’re looking for Chinese manufacturers or suppliers
• Unspoken rules to follow when you do business in China
• Keys to success when dealing with suppliers
• The pros and cons of moving your manufacturing to China
• How clear and concise communication and instruction can save you a lot of heartache in your manufacturing