Three Simple Ways How To Find Factories In China

How to find factories in China is not as difficult as you might think. In this video, I share with you three ways you can find your perfect factory in China and also give you some insight into how you should think about your suppliers. Having lived in China for 9 years finding Chinese factories and sourcing products for US based companies, I've simplified the process so that anyone can do it. Watch until the end because I have a bonus tip for you - you don't want to miss this!

0:00 Intro
1:08 Method #1
3:02 Method #2
4:30 Method #3
6:31 Bonus Tip

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My name is Spencer. I've been an ecommerce entrepreneur since 2008 and I co-founded Solo Stove - a branded DTC ecommerce company that we bootstrapped with $15K and grew into a billion dollar public company (NYSE: DTC). I've since exited that company and now I spend most of my time helping other entrepreneurs learn to bootstrap their own ecommerce businesses.

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[SpencerJan]

How did you find your supplier in China?

[VX.awmxzz]

I am a freight forwarder in China, and my 13 years of experience have taught me that when you work with a trading company, I try my best to hide the factory's contact information. If freight services are also provided by trading companies, then it is completely impossible for you to have access to the factory's contact information. The only thing you need to do is to designate a freight forwarder to serve you, because the freight forwarder will pick up the goods from the factory and load them onto the ship, and has the ability and opportunity to obtain the factory's contact information for you.

[deborahjohnson]

You are awesome! Thank you for your wonderful insightful tips. You answered all of my questions and you're right it is a process for sure, as I've been doing this research for a minute ( at least a year) and I still have not found my person (manufacturer, factory) but now at least I have some leads. Cheers!

[peterwilliams]

Thanks for your insight story and experience. I trust your channel more than some others on Youtube.

[DevonCall-iu]

Hey Spencer!
Great videos!
When working with a factory (in China or US) should I have a patent prior to working with the factory? Do factories in China ever steel ideas and just start manufacturing your product for resale by others?
I’d love to speak with you one on one.
Thanks again for posting these videos. They are extraordinary!
Best to you and yours!

[jeanetterunyon]

Thanks for the encouragement Spencer. Obviously you have the skills and the background. Glad you are willing to share this. Will keep in touch.

[joehildreth]

Your exit story is amazing. I’m surprised not more comments are freaking out about that. Co founder with your brother for a billion dollar product is insane. My brother and I started Acorn Land Labs. We have about 2.1 million followers across the board. We are good at getting views but very hard to convert. Funny you said how your product was an outdoor stove. We are launching an outdoor fire place as well but mainly geared towards cooking (had a grill top) So it’s a bit different. Hoping it’s the product that finally gets us income to help replace our salaries.

[EJ]

Congratulations Spencer on your new venture!!! You were always very helpful to us on sourcing in China on your previous job. Great Job!!!

[engineerzainularifeen]

Hi jan you are an inspiration for me i am going to start dropshipping in Australia on eBay just because of you i feel hopeful now

[refaeleranskira]

Exellent videos. Thanks pal. This is how you win the game. . You are an inspiration more than just a teacher. Following delightfully from Tel Aviv 🙏

[okabhinv]

Thanks Spencer! I found my perfect partner in my country, India. The cost is really good, but in the future (at the time of scaling) I'll look for Chinese supplier.

[Coolhand]

Spot on. I have also found two of my fav factories by retracing import records.

[samrasagopal]

Hi the video was great and helpful, in method #1 you mentioned that you would usually look for manufacturers who have been in the works for a longtime but as search through made-in-china all of them have been established since 2020 and later. Additionally, most factories have already been labelled trustworthy in some sort of way, should I still remain skeptical about a few and how could I determine if there are trustworthy or not? Any advice you could provide on those issues?

[elishaangulo]

Dude Great video !!!! Thanks for the advice and pointing me in the right direction 👍

[donttakeitpersonal]

I have one question, do you think looking at transaction history of the manufacturer is a good way to see if the quality is good? More transactions = customers like it and buy it?

[anchorbrandranch]

I’m looking for help finding the perfect manufacturer for cowboy lassos to be used in American rodeo competitions.
Pretty much looking for someone willing to copy cat the ropes manufactured in the US and able to make them cheaper.
Thanks 🙏
ABR

[tonynasaofficial]

I'm not really sure where to find those trade shows in the US. I'm in Washington DC, and most conventions here are more about comic books and such. It doesn't seem like we have the trade shows you mentioned, where they showcase samples and give a glimpse into warehouse operations. I'm actually trying to explore safety gear for engineering and outdoor work as a side gig but idk.

[RickSantos-xfql]

Hi Spencer talking with KFEMS located in Shenzhen China, they are electrical factory, have heard any good things about this company. Invented a device

[TheGmarcos]

How are you doing, man? Thank you so very much for your video. Very interesting and a lot information. I do construction work and recently I been in contact with few companies in China, but I never been in China or I never purchased this way before. Is there any information i need to know about these, what I’m trying to purchase in China is a full container of Quartz Slabs in. Is there something I need to be aware? Let me know if you have any concerns or any information about these. I’m going to appreciate it in my entire life. Thank you very much, Mr.

[BlurredCube]

Hi Spencer, when working with a factory in China or through an agent, are there any standard agreements or contracts that you think are necessary? This is aside from an patents or legal protection being pursued in the country I wish to sell in. Thanks!