2021-12-26 02:00
We survived, 2021, another insane year with chaos and change. But with chaos comes opportunity and we are working as best we can to adjust and change for the new normal Still post-typhoon ni… Read More
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Blog by Michael Michelini, follow Mike's journey in life, business, and family adventures throughout China, Hong Kong, and the world.
2021-12-19 02:32
2 more weeks in 2021, super typhoon aftermath, biz dev, and deals!
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2021-12-12 01:43
Lets work with team members to make the best of the rest of the year, especially on types of work we are weak at.
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2021-12-05 01:10
Year end reviews for 17 people on our amazing team at Shadstone, and appreciation for our clients and partners as well.
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2021-11-30 01:37
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2021-11-28 02:24
Redefining and expanding personal brand into 2022.
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2021-11-21 02:09
2021 is coming close to a wrap, turkey day coming - so what is the plan.
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2021-11-14 02:08
Ready to rock the rest of 2021! bring it on
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2021-11-11 04:51
No video blog, no photos today of the actual experience, sorry. Just have this one photo of the map I took while hiking one of the mountains in case I got lost (which I did anyway - but what… Read More
2021-10-31 02:24
What Mike Michelini is up to Now -Oct 31 - Nov 14, 2021 Listen as audio here [2 minutes long] (or scroll down for text) Yes, this is a 2-week update. I will be off the grid for a temple visi… Read More
2021-10-27 00:20
As these extended lockdowns continue, many of us are reflecting on “the good old days”. One thing I look forward to doing with my son and daughter is to take them on a fishing tr… Read More
2021-10-24 03:11
What Mike Michelini is up to Now - Oct 24 - 30, 2021 Listen as audio here [2 minutes long] (or scroll down for text) Greetings from the new studio office of Global From Asia! We're still unb… Read More
2021-10-17 02:50
What Mike Michelini is up to Now - Oct 17 - 23, 2021 Listen as audio here [2 minutes long] (or scroll down for text) Planning to move to another apartment next weekend. The moving doesn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-10-13 02:02
I've done a Hua Qiang Bei market tour video blog before, but that was all in the “pre-COVID” world. Friends like Andy Lee have been asking me for a vlog showing how the Hua Qiang… Read More
2021-10-09 23:53
What Mike Michelini is up to Now - Oct 10 -16, 2021 Listen as audio here [2 minutes long] (or scroll down for text) Going deeper into the decentralized web is the focus and doing what I love… Read More
2020-10-05 03:16
Was able to meet Angelica who worked with me at our Global From Asia community for a bit a couple years ago. She’s based here in Manila and as I have been saying trying to get face tim… Read More
2020-10-04 01:22
What Mike Michelini is up to – Oct 4 – 10, 2020 In the middle of Golden Week here in China. Thursday and Friday last week things were shut down. Hong Kong opens up for business M… Read More
2020-09-30 00:42
With the many sourcing challenges being faced by entrepreneurs, many are wondering if there is a need to look for factories other than in China. There were identified contenders but nothing… Read More
2020-09-27 01:16
What is Mike Up To Now – Sept 27, 2020 If I can be honest, got close to burn out again last week. Just feel like “almost there” but then a pile of new projects and tasks an… Read More
2020-09-20 00:43
What Mike is Up To now – Sept 20 – 26, 2020 Quick bullet points: * Kids seem to be adjusting to full time school ok. Was a little rough making new friends, etc but going ok. * St… Read More
2020-09-18 02:18
While all of us are talking about business and sales - what is a real investment? Family. My kids are getting into kindergarten now - and spending time teaching them, giving them ideas and g… Read More
2020-09-15 00:53
Those who read this blog maybe 5-10 years ago may have seen quite a few posts of Marie. I first met her in Shenzhen, China in 2009 when she applied to work with my crazy e-commerce and SEO o… Read More
2020-09-13 02:00
What is Mike Up to Now? Sept 13 – 19, 2020 Burning out a little bit towards the end of last week – just a ton of projects from content to migrations, to IT integrations for clien… Read More
2020-09-06 06:49
2020, what a year. Entering into September and there was a family dinner and discussion about the Fall semester. Home schooling has been taking a lot of time on the family - from meal prepar… Read More
2020-09-06 00:22
What Mike is Up to Now – Sept 6 – 12, 2020 Kids going to full time Kindergarten, giving me a lot more time to work in the afternoons now. Realizing how much time it was taking, m… Read More
2020-08-30 00:00
What is Mike Up To Now – Aug 30 – Sept 5, 2020 Summer is OVER and it is getting chilly here in Shenyang, China. Did “leave the 3 block radius” yesterday and went to a… Read More
2020-08-23 01:02
Quick bullets: * more systems, company handbook, software migrations * re-starting the personal branding content * Expat Philippines site re-structure * hiring and optimizing the writer syst… Read More
2020-08-16 01:26
What Mike is Up To Now – Aug 16 – 22, 2020 Yup, still here in Shenyang, China. Have barely left the 2 block radius of this apartment complex in a couple weeks. Working online &nd&hell…Read More
2020-08-09 00:31
What Mike is Up to Now – Aug 9, 2020 for the here and “now” * Yes, still here in Shenyang, China. No travel plans, but do any of have those these days? * Online content cre… Read More
2020-08-04 01:56
Been quite some time since last vlog, feels strange even recording and typing it up. A bit rusty with the video came - hope you can enjoy! A few of you have been missing the videos - but I d… Read More
2020-07-25 23:39
What Is Mike Up To Now – July 26 – Aug 1, 2020 Can you believe we are almost into August. Well, it does feel like summer here in Shenyang – much hotter than I expected. And… Read More
2020-07-19 02:24
What Mike is Up To Now * Still here in Shenyang, a few friends/ business associates have tempted me to travel down to South China (Shenzhen, etc) but really just avoiding travel right now. W… Read More
2020-07-12 00:16
What Mike is Up To Now – July 12 to 18 2020 Just grinding away here on my laptop in North China. * Website building and optimization * Global From Asia content (as always) * Working ha… Read More
2020-07-05 11:31
What Mike is Up To Now – July 5 to 12 2020 Still here in Shenyang. Feels strange for someone like me to have not gotten on a plane for 3+ months. But feel that may be skipping the plan… Read More
2020-06-27 22:47
What Mike Is Up To Now – June 28 – July 4, 2020 Quick bullet points: * Select consulting clients – last couple weeks was talking to quiet a few people on consulting project… Read More
2020-06-20 23:53
What is Mike Up To Now – June 21 – 27, 2020 Real fast: * Enjoying father’s day with the wife and kids. Grateful that I am with them. And sending my deepest regards to those… Read More
2020-06-13 23:54
What Is Mike Up To Now – June 14 – 20, 2020 * Just tons of content creation as always, really working to standardize and scale the process more. * Loadpipe, team building. Hope t… Read More
2020-06-13 13:53
Getting over the writer’s (vlogger’s) block and have been wanting to share about this - at least here in China - the COVID has pushed big data and high tech to a whole new level… Read More
2020-06-07 00:30
What is Mike Michelin Up To – June 7 – 13, 2020 It is all about team, investing more and more into the team – finding the right people, developing them as best I can. What… Read More
2020-06-02 01:06
While I am so far away – on the other side of the world – I cannot think but remember to stop and appreciate the amazing things many people did for me growing up. Think all of us… Read More
2020-06-01 18:54
Been less active on the v-logging - just because it would be a bit of a repetitive one of me walking between 3 apartments each day doing my morning work (on Loadpipe, online marketing) to af… Read More
2020-05-31 02:45
Sharing with Ryan Shuken my old friend about how this virus nightmare has affected all of us – here is a quick 6 minute video we did together. #sharethelight once again, this time I sp… Read More
2020-05-31 00:03
What is Mike Michelini Up To May 31 to June 6, 2020 * Chipping away at Loadpipe – still dealing with previous group buy orders of masks – what a nightmare the logistics has been!… Read More
2020-05-24 00:02
What is Mike Michelini up to now – May 24 – 30, 2020 * Settling in to the new apartment / new life in North China. Morning work, afternoon calls, late afternoon home school my ki… Read More
2020-05-22 11:49
Minimalism is always something I have been fascinated with since I moved down to Manila, Philippines from China in 2009/2010 for an interesting year of commute between the countries. Moving… Read More
2020-05-17 00:31
What Mike is Up to Now – May 17-23, 2020 This NOW page has helped me quite a bit as friends ask me where I am and what is happening now with all the changes they see in my social media… Read More
2020-05-15 14:29
Guess it was inevitable to be in China and become a teacher. But this is different, Doing this for my kids. With schools shut down now until at least the fall here in China (they just announ… Read More
2020-05-10 00:08
What Mike is Up To May 10 to 16, 2020 Searching for apartments in Shenyang, China (check the latest video blog). Seems we found one and will be moving out of the in-laws to an apartment next… Read More
2020-05-08 07:40
Can you believe we are almost halfway through the year 2020? Still feel it is January and preparing to fly to Philippines for a few months. Sitting in the same desk and chair in my aunt-in-l… Read More
2020-05-03 17:52
Here’s my review of Laurence’s book, who we we're lucky to have on the Global From Asia podcast. (listen here) The book title is “A Time For Shambhala” but another na… Read More
2020-05-03 01:51
What Mike Is Up To Now – May 3 – 9, 2020 * Getting into a routine, although really just stuck at the in-laws and working online (sorry for delay of next video blog, really just w… Read More
2020-04-26 01:00
What Mike is Up to Now – April 26 – May 2, 2020 * Preparing Loadpipe Group buy 5 as it becomes a platform with vendors * Coordinating w/ my wife Wendy on larger mask/ PPE trades… Read More
2020-04-21 15:16
Well, after the “music stops” and the pursuit of getting to a ’final” destination has been reached - there is the “morning after”. I mean I am so happy to… Read More
2020-04-19 15:53
East x West, Asia's Premier Online Conference for Amazon Sellers will be holding its regular gathering of Amazon product owners, sellers and marketers on April 25, 2020. The entire conferenc… Read More
2020-04-19 15:09
Work From Home Initiative will be hosting a Free Online Forum with the topic, Post-Pandemic: Defining and Preparing for the New Normal. My good friend, Andie Estrada will be moderating the s… Read More
2020-04-19 02:17
What Mike Michelini is up to now – April 19 – 25, 2020 Just the bullets: * Considering (well not sure if I have a choice) to stay in Shenyang, China for the rest of the year. All… Read More
2020-04-14 15:35
I'm honored to share at the online virtual summit next week, here's the info: Learn how to OPTIMIZE YOUR SOURCING in the current uncertain time. Join our free Smart Sourcing Virtual Summit o… Read More
2020-04-14 14:46
Less than a week from being released from quarantine, and back on the move. But to be honest, not able to leave the province (like a US state) so easily due to the quarantine process and hea… Read More
2020-04-12 03:45
What Is Mike Michelini Upto Now – April 12 – 18, 2020 Greetings from Shenyang, China – it is still cold here (15% C) and warmer outside than inside (because no heating turn… Read More
2020-04-10 14:47
Well, talking to others in quarantine - a haircut is one of the first things on my mind. Even before entering quarantine a haircut would have been nice. It averages about one haircut every f… Read More
2020-04-10 10:36
Have not been so overworked in a while - I love the pressure. From pressure and hard work comes value and assistance to the rest of the world. During the last couple weeks of building out Lo… Read More
2020-04-08 14:22
Well, I know many of you have been waiting for this video blog - I am out of quarantine. Immediately upon checkout, and a photo with one of the nurses in the lobby - I headed back to see the… Read More
2020-04-06 12:41
Well, this is the last video blog I plan to do under Chinese quarantine. Its Sunday April 5, 2020 as I type this up and tomorrow at 640pm I will be allowed to check out of this makeshift hot… Read More
2020-04-05 00:28
What is Mike Michelini up to – April 5 – 11, 2020 * Few more days in Chinese quarantine, expected to check out on Monday April 6, at 6:40pm local time. * Completed our first fact… Read More
2020-04-04 13:26
What a cool milestone, the podcast China Business Cast has reached 100 shows! I was guest number 1 when JP launched the show, and then later was the host from episode 20 to - well I lost cou… Read More
2020-04-01 15:09
You may think I am crazy - but I was really trying to time the return to China + 14 days so that I would NOT be in quarantine during my birthday. Tried to fly on March 17 - which would have… Read More
2020-03-29 16:25
Stuck in this quarantine, your mind starts to really wander. And the constant wechat calls from my wife about masks and the Wechat groups, Facebook, Instagram, etc overloading me with mask b… Read More
2020-03-29 02:06
What is Mike Michelini Up To now? March 29 – April 4, 2020 Well, I’m in Mainland China about 20 minutes drive from my wife and kids. But I am in a 14 day quarantine, so still hav… Read More
2020-03-26 14:47
Welcome to quarantine. Really it is just being stuck in an average Chinese hotel room for 14 days. Food delivered to your door 3 times a day. But so far - no housekeeping. Trying to figure o… Read More
2020-03-25 15:05
Intense amount of media lately, trying to keep up. Cameron Walker connected me to a writer for The Globe and Mail on the situation of the mask trading in China. For those who aren’t ke… Read More
2020-03-24 12:00
Entering China During The Coronavirus What an intense week it has been – and a lot of VLOGS! Our team is working overtime with all this hyper active content. So we left off on the last… Read More
2020-03-23 23:49
Flight attempt 3 – Cebu to Korea To China May need to make a highlight video blog from all these “Coronavirus vlogs” as many of you are confused where I am and what is happ… Read More
2020-03-21 23:49
What is Mike Upto Now – March 22 – March 28, 2020 Well this may be one of the most insane weekly updates – but here it goes: * At another friend’s house in Cebu, feel… Read More
2020-03-21 14:50
Was really hoping I had a bed to sleep on for more than 1 night. But my old friend Abdulrahman was shocked on the next day, as well as me. For those following the vlog (v-log, lol) I thought… Read More
2020-03-20 03:21
I have been running away from an avalanche for a week now - lockdown in Manila, lockdown in Bohol - and in Cebu booking flight to China. Thought I would make it - literally by the skin of my… Read More
2020-03-19 13:38
My wife has been pushing me for weeks to do this, and I have been resisting. As always, the wife is always right. We need to change our business models and do what is most needed - for the w… Read More
2020-03-18 04:07
The crisis continues - this time hitting the Western world and distribution. Last month it was about factories being closed and not able to make the product- now it is about Western countrie… Read More
2020-03-17 03:03
Writing this up from my hotel room in Bohol under much different circumstances than I expected for our team retreat. Rushing to the airport on Thursday, Marc told me that Manila is consideri… Read More
2020-03-16 06:37
Still on a roll getting the word out online and was invited on the “My Worst Investment Ever” podcast with the amazing host Andrew Stotz to share my biggest business failure. Was… Read More
2020-03-14 23:47
What is Mike Up To – March 15 – 21, 2020 * Well, ya. Basically writing this up from Bohol island in Philippines for a Shadstone company retreat we had planned for months –… Read More
2020-03-10 01:00
Seeing this quick photo and video on my “Family wechat group” yesterday got me to sit up and get excited. My kids are allowed to leave the apartment and play in the garden of the… Read More
2020-03-08 00:09
Meeting Mica From Wizards of Amazon in Manila Trying to make the most of my time here in Manila and meet as many people as I can – one of them is Mica on the Wizards of Amazon team (he… Read More
2020-03-07 23:46
Quick updates (bullets) In Manila until Thursday Bohol for a Shadstone company retreat Thursday to Monday Working on a coaching package for ecommerce businesses adjusting to the new coronavi… Read More
2020-03-06 00:45
Inspirational Support From my College Freshman Liberal Arts Professor We never know what to expect in life. The coronavirus has truly shaken up everything in my life, from personal to busine… Read More
2020-03-06 00:37
Connecting With Andy Amazon Advocate in Philippines Being stuck in Philippines has its perks – Andy Lee who is running a top Amazon FBA and e-commerce training business all over Southe… Read More
2020-03-05 05:23
So much has been happening – earlier in Feb my article was published in Fredricksburg.com (VA) – Dr. Silvio Laccetti is my PR mentor, thanks Doc! Read the article here https://ww… Read More
2020-03-02 15:07
Catching my breath after two 7 hour bus trips to Baguio and back in a few days- but it was quite the experience! Note - if you go to Baguio - bring a light jacket - it is cold. 5,000 meters… Read More
2020-03-01 01:47
What Mike Is Up to Now – March 1 – 7, 2020 * Still in Manila, deciding how much longer I can stay – family being away is hard and was the plan with or without the Coronavir… Read More
2020-02-27 21:15
Woke up at 3am in Manila for this live Yahoo Finance TV: The Final Round – debute Check it out here https://finance.yahoo.com/video/supply-chains-stunted-coronavirus-outbreak-204812996… Read More
2020-02-26 23:14
Insights on Coronavirus from China / Asia Business Perspective: Guest On Kevin Shee Show Thank you Kevin for interviewing me on your podcast about the effects of the Coronavirus from perspec… Read More
2020-02-26 23:09
In Wall Street Journal: How Coronavirus Is Crushing Amazon Sellers Lots of press and mentions these days – as the Coronavirus takes over everything in my life – had an opportunit… Read More
2020-02-26 04:19
I had the honor to be a guest on Chapin Kreuter’s podcast – with an awesome podcast name of “Misfits and Rejects” Podcast – because to be awesome -you can&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-02-26 02:43
I used to love social media. Maybe I’m getting old and stubborn. But logging into my Linkedin – about 80% of it is spam – in one form or another. this one made my day thoug… Read More
2020-02-26 00:40
Further Re-Defining Oneself & Skills/Value Since arriving in Manila – it has only been a month and a half but feels like a year! What started as a business development trip to get… Read More
2020-02-23 00:39
What Mike is Up to Now – Feb 23 – 29, 2020 Back in Manila, Philippines from a few days in Baguio city. Workshop on Friday went well, such a grassroots community. Didn’t rea… Read More
2020-02-17 23:55
Featured on BBC Live Radio About the Coronavirus & Separated From my Family Just a quick announcement - Wendy and I were on live BBC Radio! After the blog went out, a reporter was touche… Read More
2020-02-17 02:00
Makes me think back to the John Graham story of "Stuck in China" - but now it is my wife and kids. Been so tempted to book a flight and head out to China, but even my wife has been telling m… Read More
2020-02-15 23:45
What is Mike Up To Feb 16 to Feb 22, 2020? What am emotionally intense month it has been. Still in Manila, Philippines and checking flights to China less online. Wife says things will be ok… Read More
2020-02-10 00:21
By being here in the Philippines, this is what I look forward to the most – having 1 on 1 time to develop people who want to improve their skills. Manuel is a great case of that. He do… Read More
2020-02-09 00:51
What’s Mike Upto Now – Feb 9 – 15, 2020 Still in Manila, there is temptation to go into China for my family, but the logical discussion from all parties involved is stay he… Read More
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