I’ve been here 6 months now. Wow! Half a year. That is pretty crazy.
I like to think I’ve changed a lot in that time, but it could be in my head? I don’t know. I like to think I’ve gotten more patient with life, even though sometimes it still gets to me, some of those little irksome things that I run into each day.
Looks like another apology for lack of posting is in order. To be honest, I haven’t been on the internet at all lately, just to answer business emails and what not. Between the teaching job I was doing (which just ended) and running around like crazy with the coats and other export projects, I didn’t feel like logging into this and filling everyone in on the latest with Linty Fresh.
And I’m sure there are at least some of you out there wondering what the heck is going on with LF. 2 months and no new releases! What?!
Well, for now, I’m trying to focus on Linty Fresh China. I want to launch the store in just a few weeks, which means I still need to take model shots (which will be done back in the US), design ads, and set up an ad campaign for several big college campuses here in China. This kind of stuff would’ve been way out of my budget back in the states, but it’s a doable thing here, so I want to try it out. This first batch of shirts was pretty small though (just 500 pieces!), so I’m not certain that such extensive advertising is wise… But at the very least, high demand + low supply is good, right?
Yeah, I’m nervous about it. There can be SO much red tape here. Red tape and lack of efficiency. In a previous post I complained about the Post Office. I finally stopped going. I’m looking for another shipper now. Some of my customers in the states that ordered jackets have been waiting over a MONTH for their things to arrive. The orders aren’t lost. China is just slow like that. Some of the coats were apparently sent by barge across the Pacific for who knows what reason, since everything I ever shipped from the States abroad was ALWAYS delivered by air. Dark ages? My goodness.
Anyways, these are things I’ve been dealing with. I’m hoping to get out a new episode of LITM soon though. I find it to be a really good way to unwind, seeing my life through a lens like that. Suggestions? I’m always open.
Its crazy how things are so cheap in China compared to the US. At least shipping is not so difficult here in the states. I’m just going off what I’ve heard;not experienced
Dude youre still my hero. Like holy crap! How are you dong all this? proud of ya…:D keep up the good wrerk
-eric e
I love the life in the middle series, thank you so much for posting your experiences! It’s incredible to imagine what it’s like living in China and running your own international business.
As far as suggestions go, will there be Chinese New Year celebrations where you are? I’d love to see the festivities.
Keep up the good work, I look forward to each new episode!
-Nathan
Here. The solution to your China shipping problems. I use them all of the time for my import business. Cheap and almost zero problems.
http://www.gogogps.com
You’re my hero, im hoping my company will be as good as yours one day.
It would be interesting for LITM if you spoke to some university students about entrepreneurship in China and compared your own experiences.
I will keep an eye out for the new LF release. Love Hairy Harry. keep movin forward is all that counts and you apparently do that quite well. Much props. ~Emily
Keep your head up. Good luck with Linty Fresh China..
i just resently revisted your site and im very surprised at how much progress you have mad but i comend you cuz you inspire young ppl who want to enter the indie tshirt market like myself and help them to know that they can do it on their own!!! could you show us what it like making tshirt designs in china and how the college kids respond to your shirts
Hi Eric,
Checked your blog and it looks like you’re doing great things with LF. If you come to Renegade again this year in Brooklyn, I’ll definitely be there!
x Sable
Will do! Thank you!
I won’t be there, but I hope you sell lots!
That would be interesting! I will keep it in mind. It’s been so long since I’ve done a LITM episode.
Thanks! I actually didn’t get any good footage of the Chinese New Year (called Chunjie in Chinese), but I want to do an episode next year. It’s a big deal!