We had the pleasure of talking to Jason Vuong, Co-founder of ‘Apupment’, a boutique pet furniture and lifestyle product brand, that is bringing craftsmanship, soul and sustainability to the furry friends market.

We did talk to Jason some time ago and are only getting to release this episode now, so the brand has gone on to create some updated products since we last spoke, however this episode is jam packed with great insights into manufacturing locally and sourcing materials that are more bespoke and specialty.

I can’t wait to get chatting about the use of their sustainably certified wood sources, Giving meaning to your product brand and shipping a product that would traditionally be seen as too and heavy for ecommerce.

The Key Topic Discussions:

• What drives you to open your own product business
• Seeing gaps in markets that may seem saturated already
• Splitting brand personas and personalities
• How to check out what your competitors are doing
• Where to start when sourcing sustainable materials
• Small Batch manufacturing
• The product development time line is continuous
• Flat packing and designing the perfect packaging for shipping your product
• Choosing local manufacturers over overseas manufacturers
• Reducing your cost of goods by being smarter and batch producing
• Connecting family in business and empowering your brand with a deeper meaning
• Thinking about the longevity of your product and how it can be repaired
• How the products we create affect the mood of our environment
• The challenge of shipping and couriers using local transportation companies
• Thinking through the online sales process the from start to finish
• Layering the product development process one step at a time
• Going from E-commerce to selling to direct customer in-person
• Considering wholesale trade shows for your brand and exhibit designs
• How to find a product designer or furniture designer to help you

Resources For You:

• VicAsh Timber Supplies - https://ash.com.au/
• Tiger Pack for low minimum packaging - https://www.tigerpak.com.au/
• Apupment Website - https://www.apupment.com.au/
• Apupment Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apupment/

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Wondering if today’s episode is for you? In this episode we tackle the topic of where to find manufacturers for your budding product idea, both locally and overseas. (This podcast is based in Australia)

It’s one thing to have an idea, but it’s another to finally start actioning those plans and start the sampling process. Let’s get into it product founders!

Part 2 of our choosing a manufacturer series. Please go back to listen to Part 1 for the difference between different types of manufacturers.

We are discussing a topic of the utmost interest to our new product founders:
How do you find a manufacturer for your product idea?

We’ll be chatting about both overseas manufacturers such as China, India, Vietnam and Europe and local or Domestic manufacturing, and local suppliers in Australia.

The topics we will smash through in today’s episode include:

• Researching online
• Using Online Directories such as Alibaba
• Traveling to sourcing fairs such as the Canton Fair
• Traveling to the country of manufacture
• Using an agency
• Utilizing your networks
• Utilizing local manufacturers

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In this episode we are talking about the advantages and disadvantages of going local or overseas for your product manufacturing. What kind of manufacturer should you use and what’s the difference?

If you are wondering where to start on your hunt for a manufacturer, then this episode is for you!

It’s about choosing the right manufacturer for you and your products, whether that is local to your country or overseas.

We will go through:

• The basics on what a manufacturer is and the different types.
• The advantages and disadvantages of overseas and local production.
• Choosing the right type of manufacturer for you.
• Why you need both local and overseas manufacturer options.
• Talking about overseas manufacturers in China, India, Vietnam and Europe
• Talking about domestic or local suppliers in Australia.
• How to approach a manufacturer when you are ready

Will you ever find the best manufacturer for your product?

YES! and we're going to help you to do it, right here, right now - We got you!

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