7 SOURCING AGENT MISTAKES YOU CAN'T MAKE! How to Find a Sourcing Agent

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Комментарии • 141

  • @SourcingWithKian
    @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +5

    Remember to join our Facebook Community for additional sourcing help! bit.ly/SourcingWithKianFacebookGroup

  • @mdwvonnbrun9349
    @mdwvonnbrun9349 8 месяцев назад

    Kian, I just got started in this business 2 weeks ago. I’ve been taking notes from these video. Thank you for this content. It’s priceless.

  • @nathmansfield
    @nathmansfield 3 года назад +5

    love the energy man! needed that today. great info. you're the man! hat is fresh af

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  3 года назад

      Haha thanks bro much appreciated and hope you're good 🙏

  • @billymak5388
    @billymak5388 3 года назад +5

    That was EVERYTHING I needed to hear today🙏🏽. A huge help. Thank u kindly for sharing this today👊🏽🙏🏽

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  3 года назад

      Absolute pleasure, thanks for watching Billy 🙏 hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel :)

    • @kingsb4828
      @kingsb4828 3 года назад

      That hut is superb ☺️
      I see no reason for critism

  • @teddia5654
    @teddia5654 Год назад +2

    Great great video and I am a beginner, you are a good instructor!

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  Год назад

      Thanks Teddi much appreciated and best of luck on your journey 🙏

  • @kennedynthiwa5100
    @kennedynthiwa5100 5 месяцев назад

    The information you are providing is absolutely priceless. Extremely valuable stuff. I am sure some youtubers will try charging money for such valuable information through selling doggy courses. I salute you and cheers!!

  • @ravijrocks
    @ravijrocks 3 года назад +1

    Ding ding ding - new subscriber right here :) Great stuff Kian! ALSO, THAT HAT IS DOPE!!!

  • @boxer1639
    @boxer1639 4 года назад +3

    The hat is ok, but that hoodie is fire 🔥🔥🔥

  • @GoharSourcingWala
    @GoharSourcingWala 2 года назад +1

    Good points, as i am a Sourcing Agent i do not agree with the point num 2, if you are new buy have good skills about how to negotiate betterl, there is no metter if someone new or not new

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  2 года назад

      Fair enough, but I know I'm much better at sourcing now than I was 10 years ago, so I feel experience is very important in this game especially when there are a lot potential areas for things to go wrong. But by all means if you are a new sourcing agent and you are talented I'm sure you'll do very well and more power to you 👊

  • @BenLeavitt
    @BenLeavitt 4 года назад +1

    Kian always sharing the secrets 💪💪

  • @create_amazing_life
    @create_amazing_life 3 года назад +2

    Thanks, Kian. This was really helpful as I am considering using a sourcing agent.

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful, if you need help with a sourcing agent just let me know!

    • @create_amazing_life
      @create_amazing_life 3 года назад

      @@SourcingWithKian thank you, I am considering using the Ignite sourcing team; however, I am not sure about paying the sourcing agent for our PO vs paying the deposit directly to the factory. What are your thoughts on it?

    • @eshaamebrahim673
      @eshaamebrahim673 Год назад

      @Sourcing with Kian thank you for your content it really gives me insight into hiring a sourcing agent. Do you have any suggestions on who I can use to source products in China.

  • @tracycastro2150
    @tracycastro2150 Год назад +1

    Thank You! Your content is Always great to the point and very informative thanks again

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  Год назад

      Thanks Tracy much appreciated 🙏 Glad you're enjoying it and I'm trying to level up with the content too 😎

  • @fluffyotto
    @fluffyotto 4 года назад +1

    The hat is GREAT! Love your content and your passion!

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Thanks Kathleen really glad you enjoy it :)

    • @fluffyotto
      @fluffyotto 4 года назад

      @@SourcingWithKian Keep wearing the hat -- or send ti to me. :)

  • @isaacortega4379
    @isaacortega4379 2 года назад +1

    Amazing the value of this video. Thanks for sharing this important information. I suscribe to your channel!

  • @Motivation-Avenue732
    @Motivation-Avenue732 4 года назад +2

    Thanks a lot Kian , as always too much detail

  • @lindab7113
    @lindab7113 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great tips as always Kian. Super helpful! As for the hat, meh - I’d prefer something brighter like hot pink 😆

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Haha I've got a 'salmon' colored one but not hot pink, if I find one I'll pick it up and shout you out lol. Hope you're well and look forward to seeing ya again soon somewhere in the world 🌎

  • @NewYork-i2w
    @NewYork-i2w Месяц назад +1

    How do you hook with a source it's like a connection a buffer. Definitely need a contact that my nephew is opening a retail store and would like to hook up with many wholesale suppliers.

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  Месяц назад

      If looking for many different suppliers then a sourcing agent can definitely help you bundle different products and suppliers together, much better to find an agent living in China rather than one who is only online

  • @otoodaniel128
    @otoodaniel128 Год назад +1

    Thanks this is interesting brother

  • @Chopper8472
    @Chopper8472 4 года назад +3

    Amazon will require invoices to verify the authenticity of your product and since most sourcing agencies/agents don't show the factories details on the invoice & amazon won't be able to verify the invoice being genuine. I this will likely result in a ban on amazon, how would we get around this?

    • @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881
      @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881 3 года назад

      i can slove you this problem---i will get the relavant PI from the supplier directly for you if you choose me as your sourcing agent
      coco33chen@hotmail.com

    • @Chopper8472
      @Chopper8472 3 года назад

      @@chinasourcingagentcocochen8881 do you have a website?

    • @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881
      @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881 3 года назад

      @@Chopper8472 yes, please email me i will share with you!

  • @AyazPalma
    @AyazPalma 2 года назад +1

    THAT HAT IS FIREEEE

  • @mpendulomkhonto818
    @mpendulomkhonto818 3 года назад +1

    Well it's very informative but I must say from they way u explain it seems difficult for some of us with aspirations to start in the business

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  3 года назад

      Hey Mpendulo, thanks for checking out the channel, if you watch this video I made on Alibaba it shows you step by step how to connect with the best suppliers without a sourcing agent: ruclips.net/video/dNblHken6rc/видео.html

    • @mpendulomkhonto818
      @mpendulomkhonto818 3 года назад

      @@SourcingWithKian no I meant in a way for some of us who want to be sourcing agents it looks like it's going to be hard going into the business as u have explained that a lot of people need credible people with experience as sourcing agents perhaps maybe if u can make a video of people who wish to start as sourxi g agents

  • @kahoonfarhan1782
    @kahoonfarhan1782 4 месяца назад

    Hi Kian, thanks for your nice videos, please what sourcing agent would you recommend for me to get it in Yiwu Market, im going to China for the first time ? Many thanks

  • @mcs3317
    @mcs3317 2 года назад

    Another 7 lessons learned, thank you, great video

  • @dominiquepolastri3666
    @dominiquepolastri3666 4 года назад +1

    Hello! Do you think these problems are the same regarding Agent companies? Thanks a lot.

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Can be similar but a company will always be safer. Best thing you can do is ask around other sellers to see who has an agent they recommend :)

  • @LordYendo
    @LordYendo 4 года назад +3

    Excellent. So the next logical question is: where to find good agents? What do they call themselves in China?

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Hahaha great question, hard for me to answer as I do all my own sourcing but I guess it's trial and error based on the 7 questions outlined here but you never know until you dive in!

    • @malikfaissal4103
      @malikfaissal4103 4 года назад

      UpWork. You can search it by “China sourcing agent”

    • @dailylife5557
      @dailylife5557 3 года назад

      @@SourcingWithKian very hard to find good sourcing agent, some agent owner is good, but their team is no knowledge at all,

    • @giotto2759
      @giotto2759 2 года назад

      Or you can contact me.We are a team of professional purchasing agents with agents in many languages

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      Hi Tasmak, We are a sourcing agent in China.If you need any help, you can connect with us.

  • @CricketFreak18
    @CricketFreak18 5 месяцев назад

    What are your thoughts about getting an order through Alibaba and Alibaba Trade assurance?

  • @Youssef-om4yg
    @Youssef-om4yg 3 года назад

    Good video. Excellent content
    Thank you👍

  • @TasosMakridis.
    @TasosMakridis. 4 года назад +1

    Nice video Kian! Also, can you make a video to indicate the way that we can contact the suppliers in Alibaba? Nice work keep it up! 👍

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +1

      Sure, will do - coming soon 👊

    • @TasosMakridis.
      @TasosMakridis. 4 года назад

      @@SourcingWithKian Awesome!

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      Hi Tasmak, We are a sourcing agent in China.If you need any help, you can connect with us.

  • @SharonEven
    @SharonEven 4 года назад +4

    Love the Hat its super Swag 🏆

  • @averyrobson9526
    @averyrobson9526 4 года назад +1

    l love the tropical cap. Hit me up with a link l will buy one. Great content in the video again Kian. l have literally watched all your videos now. l have so much direction and clarity. Next stop is booking the couching session.

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Thanks Avery, really appreciate your support! 🙏

  • @imanmusicuk
    @imanmusicuk 4 года назад +1

    Great points, great hat :)

  • @natasha_qureshi
    @natasha_qureshi Год назад

    Hi Kian, If i have a somewhat unique product that has a design IP (not a utility one) - how can I keep it confidential with Chinese manufacturers. it seems once a produce is made at one manufacturers its easily replicated across many. And i dont want what that to happen till ive establish scale and a brand. thanks

  • @silvabatista8000
    @silvabatista8000 4 года назад +1

    Moro no Brasil, os conteúdos de canais gringos estão muito a frente dos canais brasileiros, parabens!

  • @TheJosa007
    @TheJosa007 3 года назад +1

    am I supposed to pay the sourcing company in full? or should I use the industry 30/70 % ? I appreciate your time in responding. I like to establish a relationship of trust but, how can I do that by being on the loosing end? Thank you very much for all the informative videos

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад +1

      Hi Mr Galindo, We like to establish a relationship of trust that to share and gain business knowledge, create new relationships, and build potential future partnerships.

  • @annee5582
    @annee5582 3 года назад +1

    getting criticized = you are getting noticed. Nothing wrong with that especially if you are in the limelight.

  • @chrismccraley5957
    @chrismccraley5957 4 года назад +2

    Kian, can you recommend a good sourcing agent?

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Great question, hard for me to answer as I do all my own sourcing but I guess it's trial and error based on the 7 questions outlined here but you never know until you dive in!

    • @giotto2759
      @giotto2759 2 года назад

      you can contact me.We are a team of professional purchasing agents with agents in many languages

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      Chris, You can connect with us. We are interested in connecting with other professionals in and outside all Industries to share and gain business knowledge, create new relationships, and build potential future partnerships. We are a sourcing agent in China.

  • @maxinetaut3291
    @maxinetaut3291 3 года назад

    Thanks so much this was so helpful! I have a query. Where are most of the clothing and cosmetics factories located? I want to get into those areas of business so if I were to hire a sourcing agent I would choose one from those locations as you recommended! Oh cool cap btw😁

    • @instantchina7552
      @instantchina7552 3 года назад

      We visited many clothing and cosmatic factories in south China Guangdong and Zhejiang province.

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      Zhejiang province has many children and woman clothes.

  • @blessingjoseph8585
    @blessingjoseph8585 Год назад

    Please help me I'm a beginner and I want to buy products from china

  • @aadikhan5064
    @aadikhan5064 2 года назад +1

    when china is going to open ?

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  2 года назад

      It's crazy they've taken so long compared to the rest of the world but I assumption is for the Canton Fair in October 2022 we should be able to go back :)

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      Now, it's open😀

  • @mdwvonnbrun9349
    @mdwvonnbrun9349 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the hat, they have no sense of style. Tell dem dat!!!

  • @shamirafrutos513
    @shamirafrutos513 3 года назад +1

    i love your hat

  • @malikfaissal4103
    @malikfaissal4103 4 года назад +1

    5 years experience? Isn’t it unfair with the people who are new into sourcing industry?

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +2

      It's still ok to work with someone with less than 5 years but experience is very important in this game as there's 0 margin for error, so if less than 5 years you have to have references and evidence of other companies they've worked for that proves they are capable of delivering to a high standard.

  • @henrikc.f9330
    @henrikc.f9330 4 года назад +1

    My man!

  • @christinemcveigh4273
    @christinemcveigh4273 4 года назад +1

    Love the hat..

  • @saadallahseghiro6165
    @saadallahseghiro6165 10 месяцев назад +1

    lol so u said if a company juste started wouldn't be good enough , they need to use only the old ones which mean new persons are not allowed to start their businesses x)

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  10 месяцев назад

      Sorry I didn't catch your meaning, could you clarify?

    • @saadallahseghiro6165
      @saadallahseghiro6165 10 месяцев назад +1

      i mean the idea of working only with the older agents/company is wrong, some times new sourcing agents or company wd do more efficient job than old one since they are working for their business reputation and dont forget that all the biggest sourcing companies now were a small starter once

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  10 месяцев назад

      @@saadallahseghiro6165 yeah fair comment, everyone needs to start somewhere and the market will decide how good you are once you have done a few projects. I only give that point of view though because everyone makes mistakes at some point when sourcing, so the older ones will have more experience to lean on, but that doesn't mean beginners cant do a good job! Appreciate your feedback

  • @3000Ro
    @3000Ro 4 года назад +1

    Where can I get that hat :)

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      Haha it's a Cleveland Cavaliers hat, got it somewhere in the States... Thanks for checking out the channel 🙏

  • @ventrum5552
    @ventrum5552 2 года назад

    Nice hat

  • @Ihavequestionsabouthorses
    @Ihavequestionsabouthorses 4 месяца назад

    If people say they don’t like your hat it’s good publicity, when they say nothing you’re just average

  • @tedcrilly46
    @tedcrilly46 4 года назад +3

    note**
    1. individual or sourcing company. better to deal with a company.
    pay the factory, dont pay individuals.
    2. how many years of experience. ideally 10 years +. check references.
    3. you definitely want a direct line of communication with the factory. know where your products are coming from. pay the factory.
    4. ask which product categories does the agent specialize in. get an agent in your niche.
    where is the agency located relative to production. are they qualified to do certification.
    5. how does the agent get paid for their work.
    upfront fee, or commission on order size. know in advance. ask if the agent is getting paid by the factory.
    6. know the services offered by the agency. do they help with shipping. or purely sourcing.
    who's responsibility is returns/defects/poor quality.
    7. what criteria does the agency use for selecting factories.

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for typing out that checklist Ted really appreciate it 🙏

    • @tedcrilly46
      @tedcrilly46 4 года назад +2

      @@SourcingWithKian i just take notes.
      Thanks for making this content.
      One day i will source from China.

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +1

      @@tedcrilly46 For sure! Hopefully the videos on this channel keep you on the right track! 🙏

    • @giotto2759
      @giotto2759 2 года назад

      @@tedcrilly46 you can contact me.We are a team of professional purchasing agents with agents in many languages

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      Nice work😄

  • @malikfaissal4103
    @malikfaissal4103 4 года назад +2

    Kian can you please accept my joining request in your fb group? I have been sticking to all of your content since i came to know you, learning a lot

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +1

      Hey bro can you ping me a private msg and we can talk about it?

    • @malikfaissal4103
      @malikfaissal4103 4 года назад

      Sourcing with Kian I sent join request many times but you never accepted 😂. My Facebook ID is with the same name

  • @souzang7842
    @souzang7842 4 года назад +1

    Thanks, Kian, I love all your contents!!!

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад

      I appreciate that Souzan, glad you enjoy! ☺

    • @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881
      @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881 3 года назад

      hi, Souzan, i am the professional sourcing agent in dongguan city of China.
      coco33chen@hotmail.com is my email!

  • @melamek1
    @melamek1 Год назад

    Please I need a sourcing agent in China…especially who buys from 1688

  • @manoodiy1641
    @manoodiy1641 4 года назад +1

    Can I ask them to put my logo on the products?

    • @SourcingWithKian
      @SourcingWithKian  4 года назад +1

      Absolutely, best is to provide your logo in AI format

    • @manoodiy1641
      @manoodiy1641 4 года назад

      Thanks so much

    • @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881
      @chinasourcingagentcocochen8881 3 года назад

      yes, Manoo, OEM will be acceptable basis on some moq!
      i recommend myself as your professional sourcing agent in China.
      coco33chen@hotmail.com is my email!
      welcome to feel free to contact!

    • @xiaozang5067
      @xiaozang5067 2 года назад

      yes you can do this. But sometimes it has MOQ requirements.

  • @NewYork-i2w
    @NewYork-i2w Месяц назад +1

    Comments 137

  • @ceemwanje
    @ceemwanje 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Kian, I sent you an email. Lookinh forward to your response. 😊

  • @trevorbradford1806
    @trevorbradford1806 4 года назад +1

    Love the hate, dude!