The Alibaba Sourcing Playbook

Live Zoom Class with Ti Chang

Learn how to find 3–5 manufacturing leads for your product—without getting overwhelmed by Alibaba or choosing the wrong supplier.

In this live session, I’ll walk you step-by-step through how to search, filter, and evaluate suppliers on Alibaba.com in real time. You’ll learn how to identify credible factories, request quotes, understand MOQs, and navigate samples—so you can move forward with confidence.

This is a practical, hands-on class designed for beginners. You’ll leave with a shortlist of factory options for your product, plus the scripts, checklists, and templates to start conversations immediately.

Built on 20+ years of experience working with factories in China and Taiwan, this class is designed to cut through the noise—so you can find the right manufacturing partner, faster.

Bonus: Cultural etiquette for working with Chinese manufacturers.

What You’ll Learn

• How to search Alibaba like an insider

• How to identify real manufacturers vs middlemen

• What to say in your first message (scripts included)

• Red flags that will save you time and money

• How to get quotations for your project

  BONUS MATERIAL:

• How to build strong relationships with your vendor

• How to communicate effectively with your vendor

• How to wine, dine, and karaoke with your vendor (especially for women)

Who This Is For

• Designers, founders, creators, and professionals who feel overwhelmed by Alibaba

• Anyone who wants to make a physical product in mass quantity

• Anyone who intends on going to Asia to meet potential manufacturing partners

What You Get

• Live virtual class (60–90 min)

• Recording (replay access)

• Message templates + checklist