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November 11, 2023 33 mins

Wondering if today’s episode is for you? In this episode we tackle the topic of where to find manufacturers for your budding product idea, both locally and overseas. (This podcast is based in Australia)

It’s one thing to have an idea, but it’s another to finally start actioning those plans and start the sampling process. Let’s get into it product founders!

Part 2 of our choosing a manufacturer series. Please go back to listen to Part 1 for the difference between different types of manufacturers. 

We are discussing a topic of the utmost interest to our new product founders:
How do you find a manufacturer for your product idea?

We’ll be chatting about both overseas manufacturers such as China, India, Vietnam and Europe and local or Domestic manufacturing, and  local suppliers in Australia. 

The topics  we will smash through in today’s episode  include:

  • Researching online
  • Using Online Directories such as Alibaba
  • Traveling to sourcing fairs such as the Canton Fair
  • Traveling to the country of manufacture
  • Using an agency
  • Utilizing your networks
  • Utilizing local manufacturers

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