How to Build a World-Class Supply Chain (with Kian Golzari)If you're scaling a DTC brand or launching your first product, this is the ultimate masterclass on product sourcing, supply chain optimization, and global manufacturing strategy.Kian Golzari has sourced over 2,500+ products, worked with the NBA, Olympics, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, and helped brands scale from zero to 8 figures. In this episode, he breaks down:✅ When to move beyond Alibaba and start visiting factories✅ How to cut product costs without sacrificing quality✅ What the 2025 supply chain strategy should look like✅ The real impact of Trump’s new China tariffs (125%) and how to adapt✅ Building strong supplier relationships (and how to negotiate credit terms)✅ His “PSP Framework”: Best Product, Best Supplier, Best Price✅ The real reason visiting China gives your brand a competitive edge✅ Secrets from the Canton Fair and how to dominate sourcing✅ Scaling your product while protecting IP, molds, and margins🎯 Whether you’re an Amazon FBA seller, Shopify brand, or physical product founder, this is a must-watch for 7 & 8-figure operators navigating a changing global landscape.Follow Kian on Instagram: @kian_jg🎙 Chapters:00:00 – Kian’s journey from China to the NBA04:00 – Visiting 500+ factories10:00 – Leaving the family business to go solo14:00 – Working with elite athletes & football clubs20:00 – Tariffs, Trump, and navigating the new trade war29:00 – Cost-saving supply chain tactics37:00 – Canton Fair tips and sourcing playbook46:00 – Picking the right factory: “The Horse & The Jockey”54:00 – Product development: validate, iterate, scale1:10:00 – Building a brand vs flipping products1:20:00 – Protecting IP, patents, molds1:23:00 – Eco-friendly sourcing & sustainable materials1:27:00 – What's next for China and global manufacturing?👍 Like the episode?👉 Drop a comment📩 Share with a founder📅 Subscribe for weekly drops!#SupplyChain #Alibaba #DTCBrands #ProductSourcing #KianGolzari #EcommerceGrowth #ChinaManufacturing #CantonFair #Tariffs2025 #ScalingBrands #AmazonFBA #ShopifyStores #EcomTips #GlobalTrade #BrandBuilders