Program 1 · Beginner

Global Sourcing Essentials™

Your Complete Roadmap to Finding, Vetting, and Working with Overseas Suppliers

8–10 hoursSelf-paced video + templates In development
What the program teaches, drawn as a funnel: a longlist of factories narrowed to a shortlist, one verified against the spec, and only then a deal.

The problem

You know you're overpaying middlemen. You've seen other brands source directly from factories and sell products at margins that make your head spin. But every time you try to figure out how to do it yourself, you hit a wall: a directory of millions of suppliers and no experience to narrow it down, payment terms nobody has ever explained to you, and zero confidence that your money is safe.

Global sourcing isn't complicated. It's just never been taught properly, until now.

The solution

Global Sourcing Essentials is the step-by-step system Bailey used to go from zero sourcing experience to working directly with factories across China. In 9 modules, you'll learn exactly how to find legitimate manufacturers, verify they're real, negotiate prices that protect your margins, and place your first order with confidence.

No fluff. No theory. Just the exact process, scripts, and templates you need to source your first product, even if you've never imported anything before.

By the end of this program you'll be able to: Navigate major sourcing platforms, identify legitimate manufacturers vs. middlemen, communicate effectively with Asian suppliers, evaluate product samples, and place your first order with confidence.

What's inside

9 modules, start to finish

Module 1
Welcome & Sourcing LandscapeUnderstand how global supply chains work and where you fit in
Module 2
Sourcing Platform MasteryNavigate Alibaba, 1688, and Global Sources like a pro
Module 3
Identifying Real ManufacturersSpot trading companies and verify factory legitimacy
Module 4
MOQs, Lead Times & PaymentUnderstand the financial terms that make or break your margins
Module 5
Communication & Cultural EtiquetteSet up WeChat and communicate effectively with Chinese suppliers
Module 6
Negotiation FundamentalsProven scripts and strategies to get better pricing
Module 7
Sample Ordering & QCRequest samples, evaluate quality, and set specifications
Module 8
Quality Control SystemsPre-shipment inspections and defect prevention
Module 9
Your First Order A–ZPlace your first real order from start to delivery

Bonus resources included at no extra cost

  • SLF Supplier Scorecard Template
  • SLF Landed Cost Calculator
  • 5 Pre-Written Negotiation Scripts
  • Product Specification Template
  • SLF Community Access
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Global Sourcing Essentials

Stop overpaying middlemen and start working directly with factories today.

Program 1 · Beginner

Global Sourcing Essentials™

In development
  • Planned: 9 modules · 8–10 hours of content
  • Self-paced video + templates
  • Templates, checklists and tools included
  • Price and release date to be announced
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Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need any prior sourcing experience?

No. This program is designed for complete beginners. We start from the very basics and build up step by step.

How long will it take to complete?

It is designed for 4–6 weeks at three or four sessions a week, about an hour each. Nobody has taken it yet, so that is a design target rather than an average.

Can I buy it now?

Not yet. It is still being built, so there is nothing to pay for. Join the waitlist and we will tell you when it opens and what it costs.

Or have us do it for you

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Stop overpaying middlemen and start working directly with factories today. If you'd rather hand the whole thing over, we source, launch, and fulfill as a service too.

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