Yes, an option like this is likely a stepping stone. As mentioned in another comment, I wouldn’t pursue a partner without proof of concept and cash flow. I’m sure I’d need contracted help at some point along the way.
I wouldn’t be sourcing products, per se. But the people I’d need to speak with will often be the same as if I were.
Very good advice. And I appreciate the offer of an introduction. I honestly wouldn’t approach anyone to work with me until I had a proof of concept and cash flow. I’m a ways off from being there (at least a year). This post was made as I’m trying to think ahead.
These are great points that anyone should be open to in their line of work. Without going too deep into the specifics, the ‘partner’ in question would essentially handle the side of the business that deals with Chinese suppliers. I would handle the consumer side of the business. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t benefit from your advice. But I would hope to partner with someone who I could trust to be the ‘active role’ on the side of the Chinese suppliers. If I took your advice , it would only be to fully understand the side of the business that I play a less active role in.
I’m not looking for a partner on Reddit. I’m looking for insight that sometimes gleams through, from anecdotal answers to similarly vague questions in this subreddit. 😉
Middle management needs to justify their jobs. With their staff wfh, it’s all too clear that most provide no value.
They need physical eyes the peons. And the ability to judge their staff’s future income by fire well or poorly they play politics—which is difficult to do remotely.
“You need physical eyes on your staff” is a relatively easy sale.