Is There Enough Money + Resources In The World Today?

Posted on : 23-07-2010 | By : mike | In : business

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Is There Enough Money + Resources In The World Today?

Reading the world news here in the philippines, watching people from the window hustle to make 1 peso (45 pesos to 1 us dollar, so do the math) commission for bringing a customer on the jeepnee (public bus kinda…) while in the news im reading about the first ice cream truck for DOGS thats in [...]

Living Life as a Minimalist

Posted on : 19-07-2010 | By : mike | In : motivation, travel

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Living Life as a Minimalist

my buddy James Song thought of me when he got this email and passed it along – I definitely think it fits my current lifestyle and objectives these days.  Its about just OWNING what we really need in life.  Not to be attached to personal goods.
I took a quick snapshot of me right now, I’m [...]

Deep Into Philippines Culture – Possible Visit to Mindanao?

Posted on : 19-07-2010 | By : mike | In : philippines business

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Deep Into Philippines Culture - Possible Visit to Mindanao?

Been back in Philippines now for a few days, in the capital city of Manila where the small startup office we have going is. Yesterday (sunday) Marie invited me to tag along with her family to Eco Park, which is a hangout park that has a public pool and picnic areas. Deep in [...]

Getting Things Done in China

Posted on : 12-07-2010 | By : mike | In : china business

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Getting Things Done in China

As I scramble to make things clear and smooth before I depart on Thursday, as always, a few speedbumps come my way…..I get a call today from the real estate agent who I rented this location from, and he is speaking to me in Chinese (so I try my best, but have to pass the [...]

Suicides in a Chinese Factory – Who To Blame?

Posted on : 27-05-2010 | By : mike | In : china business

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Suicides in a Chinese Factory - Who To Blame?

Been spending over a week here in Shanghai, with the majority of my time around ecommerce and ebay where Mike Song’s office is. Been seeing how he manages his office and organizes the workflow, has been very interesting. I mentioned the other day how much I like dumplings over other Chinese food, and [...]

Being WEALTHY Is All In Your Mind!

Posted on : 01-05-2010 | By : mike | In : corporate world

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Being WEALTHY Is All In Your Mind!

Just read a great article – where all that money went from the financial meltdown that came from the NY times. It speaks of how in the past couple years, American households have lost 11 trillion dollars of WEALTH.
But then it says, WHAT IS WEALTH , what is being rich? The quote a [...]

Feel Like I’m Changing & Developing So Quickly

Posted on : 25-04-2010 | By : mike | In : china business, motivation

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Trying my best to stay focused, and develop sales channels. I get too excited, see too many great opportunities. I think that is a flaw many entrepreneurs have…..and while I think am getting better at focusing, I still need to constantly remind myself to.
Still re-adjusting from the intense 1 month travel I was [...]

Philippines – So Beautiful yet such political + economical problems

Posted on : 18-04-2010 | By : mike | In : business, travel

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Philippines - So Beautiful yet such political + economical problems

Last full day in Philippines, next step is Thailand. It still amazes me, Philippines is such a beautiful country…and the people are generally so nice and friendly…..how is it possible its under such difficult political and economical conditions….
for example, our beach house this morning didn’t have power for a few hours….and this is a [...]

Video of the Traffic and Streets of Manila

Posted on : 14-04-2010 | By : mike | In : business

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posted this on facebook too, but for those in China, where facebook is blocked, I thought i would quickly upload this here on my blog.  Maybe I’ll try to post more videos in addition to photos,  I was trying to get good photos of the environment here, but only a video can really capture it.  [...]

How to Structure NYC Retail Store Licensing + Consignment Deal

Posted on : 21-02-2010 | By : mike | In : travel, usa

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i’m back to doing USA business almost 90% of the time….think i really gotta get back to the usa and straighten some deals and alliances out.
Since Shadstone took over newyorkbarstore…. i have been seeking vigorously how to improve the cash flow, here are some ideas
I NEED HELP WITH #1…………….how to structure a deal like that…
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Bar SAMBA NIGHTS opening Saturday Night

Posted on : 26-10-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Bar SAMBA NIGHTS opening Saturday Night

Gonna do it…open the bar – this saturday – halloween night, will be the opening debute!
I’ve been back and forth in my mind, do it, or not to do it. But…I think it will be a good experience, and a good cross promotion for my bar products and liquor distribution businesses…..and I [...]

Crazy Guangzhou City – America is so far away!

Posted on : 26-10-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Crazy Guangzhou City - America is so far away!

The longer i am outside of the united states, the more i wake up and realize how easy life was there.
Sad part is, i didnt know it until i left, and i dont think most of my friends and associates still there realize it now!
For example, today i traveled back to shenzhen city from guangzhou [...]

Top 10 Bankruptcies in US History, 3 this month

Posted on : 01-06-2009 | By : mike | In : business, usa

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Wow, reading this financial article about the top 10 US bankruptcies…and 3 on the list just happened this month! GM today, Chrysler April 30, and Thornburg Mortgage on May 1.
My friends back at Deutsche Bank Distressed Debt Desk MUST BE BUSY AS EVER! I remember how much work it was to [...]