4-DAY TRIP TO CHINA TO OVERSEE 20+ PRODUCTION RUNS AT THE FACTORY

I fly to our production facilities in China, Vietnam, and Thailand monthly to oversee the incredible quality products we produce and ship internationally.

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ACTING LIKE A LOCAL IN INDIA WITH MY TUK-TUK RICKSHAW

The greatest way to jump into the local culture is to try and eat, think and live like a local. On a trip to Bangalore, India, I had to get to a meeting across town. Sure, hotel car services were available, but why not take a tuk-tuk and risk your life?

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90-HOUR WORLD TOUR: SINGAPORE, THAILAND, INDIA, GERMANY & LOS ANGELES

In 90 hours, I literally travelled around the world on business trips to meet with clients and suppliers, covering the 25,000-mile circumference of the globe.

FURTHER EXPANSION INTO THE SINGAPORE MARKET TO SUPPORT OUR GLOBAL CLIENTS

Singapore is not only an impressive city-state full of amazing architecture and food; it’s also a strategic market for my business as we expand our presence throughout the world.

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I HAVE TRAVELLED THE WORLD WITH THIS TOTE BAG CARRYING MY SAMPLES

In a span of just three weeks, I personally carried an very important product sample to clients all over the world. From Canada to India, the U.S. to Argentina, China to Mexico, this tote bag has seen it all.

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TRYING NEW FOODS IN SINGAPORE’S ECLECTIC FOOD MARKET

If you know me, you know I love to indulge in local cuisine when traveling for work. One of the best places to do that is in vibrant Singapore.

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IN MEXICO CITY FOR 3 HOURS OF MEETINGS AND A FULL DAY OF TRAVEL

When I say we go above and beyond to grow our business and serve clients, I mean it. Even when that means spending 15 hours traveling for just a few hours of client meetings in Mexico City.

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ALWAYS LATE IN SHANGHAI WHEN NAVIGATING WITH GPS

I often take for granted the ease of navigating around major cities around the world using apps like Google Maps.

I VISITED CHINA'S FIRST TIM HORTON'S COFFEE SHOP IN SHANGHAI

When I came across China’s first Tim Horton’s coffee shop, I couldn’t resist trying it and supporting the Canadian brand.

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GLOBAL CLIENT EXPANSION ACROSS LATIN AMERICA

Mexico is the gateway to Latin America and growing our presence in Mexico will help us get our foot in the door in the region so we can expand further south.

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TARIFFS BETWEEN THE USA AND CHINA ARE AFFECTING ALL OF OUR BUSINESSES

We’ve got to let everything settle as my business continues to absorb a lot of the additional costs that come from paying tariffs on imported items for our clients, and we’re not alone in this regard.

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MONTHLY DAY TRIPS FROM LOS ANGELES TO CHINA AND BACK

Meeting with factories, clients and partners, I don’t always have a ton of time on these business trips.

MY COMPANY'S 'INVIGORATE YOUR COMMUNITY' INITIATIVE IS GIVING BACK

Getting out there as a team and bonding while giving back is the best scenario. On this specific day, I was fortunate enough to have my mother in from Canada and my daughter helping us out too.

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MY TEAM IS TRULY INTERNATIONAL AND SO IMPRESSIVE

In just a few years, my company has become global in scale with clients, partners and associates in every imaginable part of this planet.

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I VISITED THE WORLD’S HIGHEST LIBRARY IN THE JW MARRIOTT HOTEL IN SHANGHAI

On a recent trip to Shanghai, I literally reached new heights in my learning quest by visiting the world's highest library.

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THE ULTIMATE MEAL EXPERIENCED IN TOKYO JAPAN

One of those indulgences included a particularly decadent meal in Tokyo, where I ate some of the most delicious food I have ever experienced.

George StroumboulisMay 23, 2019Georgios, George, george stroumboulis, stroumboulis, Ideoli, IDEOLI GROUP, Japan, TokyoComment

ALWAYS COMPETING AND COMPARING OUR FITBIT WATCH STEPS

With all this traveling, it can be easy to overlook fitness, but it’s important to stay active physically so we can stay sharp mentally.

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INTERNATIONAL CLIENT EXPANSION INTO TOKYO JAPAN

As I continue to push for international expansion for my company, we continue to embed ourselves in new markets around the world, including our recent expansion to Japan.

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HOW WE PREPARE FOR MASSIVE CLIENT MEETINGS

Success is a product of repetition and preparation. Growing from a startup into an international brand requires over-preparation for meetings to ensure you nail it.

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GLOBAL MANUFACTURING EXPANSION INTO INDONESIA

With significant new agreements in place, I am excited to work more with our partners in Indonesia to expand our world-class product offerings.

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