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Set Smart Goals; Achieve Balance; and Thrive with Tommaso Sora

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Release Date: 03/22/2021

Reducing Friction between East and West with David Thomas show art Reducing Friction between East and West with David Thomas

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Doing business in Asia isn’t a piece of cake, especially for Western entrepreneurs who got used in Western culture. There’s just a lot of differences on the way businesses works from the legal backbone and the clients. Do you want to learn how you can effectively deal with the challenges of doing business in Asia – primarily in China, and be a successful entrepreneur who is able to build long term relationships with Asian communities? Be guided as David treats you with the knowledge you’ll need to reduce this friction between business cultures of the West and East. David Thomas is a...

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Never Underestimate the Power of Social Media with Nadezhda Bukina show art Never Underestimate the Power of Social Media with Nadezhda Bukina

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

How do you deal with the lack of cultural awareness when it comes to your business’ expansion in a land that is foreign from yours? Putting in efforts and sacrificing things as you spend time marketing your company indeed bring disappointment and apathy once everything fails to work. There’s this sadness of missing an opportunity that could have brought you to wonderful heights, but have you ever given it a try to consult the right professional for an effective marketing style? In today’s time, we’re surrounded by a never-ending cycle of continuously modernizing tactics. It’s a must...

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From Overwhelm to Clarity with Maria Pastorelli show art From Overwhelm to Clarity with Maria Pastorelli

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Are you in a state of overwhelm where you feel like you are in no possession of enough time to get things done? We are taught that being busy is good for us and the things that what we do, but in contrary, it isn’t actually the case at all times. Do you want to free yourself from the suffocating area being overwhelmed makes you feel? Do you want to know how you can finally switch from overwhelm to the beautiful experience of clarity? Sit back and relax as Maria treats you with a gift today! Maria Pastorelli has lived in China for the past 11 years, 10 of which have been spent in the coaching...

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Advising Foreign Companies on Risk in China with Ann Sophie De Meester & Art Dicker show art Advising Foreign Companies on Risk in China with Ann Sophie De Meester & Art Dicker

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Doing business in China when you’re from a foreign country could be one of the most confusing yet colorful experiences you could have in life. There’s no black and white on what’s legal and not. It is like a huge gray area with no fixed answers to what exactly is fit for you to do.   Do you want to learn how you can reduce risks you can face while you’re on your journey towards a successful venture? Don’t you have an idea how foreign advisers can help you but is curious on how beautiful they can transform you and your business into?  Ann Sophie De Meester is a...

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Jean-Yves Laguillez, Emotion Digital Co-founder show art Jean-Yves Laguillez, Emotion Digital Co-founder

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Are you an entrepreneur who is from a Western country but has recently decided to enter the Chinese market? Are you eager to do business in China but knows nothing about the how-to’s? Do you want to know how you can be successful in entering China and its unique market? Listen as our guest for today guides you towards your dream success. Jean-Yves Laguillez is an authentic China expert. He is a C-level Executive, has a very strong experience in developing businesses, marketing strategy, and sales strategy, and has been leading companies in China and the Asia zone for 10 years. In this...

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Shenzhen Art Community Leader with Gloria Carnevale show art Shenzhen Art Community Leader with Gloria Carnevale

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Are you an artist or an art enthusiast who is looking for a platform where you can gain inspiration and encouragement as you dive deeper into the world of art? Do you want to know someone who works on connecting artists in various locations and be involved in art discussions? Are you eager to start a new journey towards the beauty of art and how it benefits the world? Join us as Gloria gifts you with a treat today.  Gloria Carnevale is an artist, designer, educator, curator and speaker who has lived and worked in Shenzhen for the past nine years. She is a founding member of...

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Investing in the Future of Makgeolli with Julia Mellor show art Investing in the Future of Makgeolli with Julia Mellor

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

The continuously growing industry of Korean alcohol in both local and overseas communities has been a trend for years now, especially because of the exposure it gets locally.   Are you one of those people who have always been interested with Korean alcohol, but there’s not many resources for you to use in order to brew? Do you have access to resources that will give you a taste of what Korean alcohol is like, but you’re having a hard time understanding what the text on the bottles says?   If you’re here to learn more about Korean alcohol and its...

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Empowering Online Sellers with their Sourcing and Shipping from China with Simon de Raadt show art Empowering Online Sellers with their Sourcing and Shipping from China with Simon de Raadt

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

The work of drop shipping is quite complex. Many are drawn, but few are chosen. That’s how it goes for them.   Do you want to enter the exciting world of drop shipping and get the job right? Are you sick of dealing with customers’ complaints and poor reviews? Do you want to take a step towards a better ecommerce practice? Listen and experience it all with Simon de Raadt!  Simon de Raadt is the Vice President of Business Development Europe at HyperSKU. Having lived in China since 2011, he is an experienced executive in cross-border trade and eCommerce logistics.  In...

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Embracing the Differences with Ian Mote  show art Embracing the Differences with Ian Mote

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Are you guilty of being stuck at a certain place because you’re afraid of the differences you would experience when things change? Don’t you know that it only takes adaptability and you – being willing to embrace a culture – to take a step forward towards embracing differences?   Will you take this chance to step out of your shell and explore the wonders you didn’t know you could be? Will you be brave enough to take the risk and live life in all the colors that exist?  Ian Mote has been an expat for close to 20 years now. He spent time going around Hong...

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From Tai Chi to International Businesswoman with Kathy De Leye show art From Tai Chi to International Businesswoman with Kathy De Leye

Wealth Without Borders Podcast

Are you a Chinese e-commerce seller who wants to sell in Europe, on local e-commerce places and Amazon? Do you experience tax difficulties and struggle with language barriers? Do you want to learn how you can turn your small business into a multimillion enterprise? Listen to this treat, that will surely be of great help to you.  Opening a business in a foreign country confronts people with many conflicts. Whether it be laws, traditions, and the how to’s, it is important to know the smallest details whenever you plan...

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How do you improve your process, position yourself better on the market, create a professional-looking presence online to impact sales? 

Not being able to do things the way it’s done in the digital world today gets you lost in the process. 

Finding technical solutions and understanding its framework will help achieve your goals and make your business thrive.  

Tommaso Sora is the founder and managing director of Sinaweb, a Shanghai-based digital web agency that develops Web and WeChat applications and solutions In China and for China.  

In this episode, Tommaso shares how he creats solutions through web applications to improve business processes, find new channels or ways to sell one’s product, or solve business problems for a more relevant digital presence. 

 

What you will learn from this episode: 

  • Learn about the technical solution and framework needed to improve the way things are done today in the digital world  
  • Find out how to articulate your value proposition by telling your story so people can resonate with you 
  • Discover one methodology that helps you get organized to have a clear idea of what you want to do and plan for the future 

 

“What are the small steps that we can take to put the pieces together, instead of just looking at an outside solution that we don't know very well. Needs to prepare a little bit before having a consultant that can then help you.”

- Tommaso Sora 

 

Topics Covered: 

01:36 - Catering to individuals or organizations who need a tailor-made or a package solution for web application processes 

02:44 - Providing technical solutions or frameworks to improve the way things are done today 

03:19 - How failure to tell their story despite having a great value proposition is a symptom of a client’s problem 

04:24 - Mistakes clients usually do before consulting with Tommaso 

05:00 - A valuable free action that can help solve the problem you have now:  Stop for a moment and see what other resources are available instead of just looking at an outside solution that we don't know very well. 

05:53 - The best way for Tommaso to meet people and talk about things 

06:23 - How does the methodology of Getting Things Done [GTD] work 

 

Key Takeaways: 

“Sometimes if we're looking about improving a process, we're like finding new ways of doing things. The solution is easy, to see people that they want to change, but they're not really willing to take new steps to actually do it.” - Tommaso Sora 

“This way of methodology, Getting Things Done [GTD] increases productivity if done in the right way. It helps organize you as you take small steps, do things and feel satisfied with what you do because you achieve some goals.”  - Tommaso Sora 

“I think it's important for everyone to have something, to have a tool that helps them to withstand the outside pressure of the world, then go from inside.”  - Tommaso Sora 

“One advice I can give is to set your goals and be satisfied. Go and achieve and finish on time.”   - Tommaso Sora 

 

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