Design to Production: The Alibaba Sourcing Playbook

Live Zoom Class with Ti Chang

Learn how to source the right manufacturer for your product—without getting overwhelmed or taken advantage of.

In this live class, I’ll break down exactly how to navigate Alibaba.com, vet suppliers, and request quotes so you can move from idea to production. I’ll show you how to identify credible partners, communicate effectively, and avoid the mistakes that cost time and money.

Built on 20+ years of hands-on experience working with factories in China and Taiwan, this class will demystify Alibaba so you can confidently find the right manufacturing partners for your product.

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:

• 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, and creators

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

• Beginners who feel overwhelmed by Alibaba

• People who don’t know where to start

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

What You Get

• Live virtual class (60–90 min)

• Recording (replay access)

• Downloadable sourcing workbook

• Message templates + checklist