TAS 166 – Meghla Joins us to Chat Sourcing from India and Beyond in 2026
Meghla Bhardwaj and I go back years — she’s joined the show many times before — and today, I’m excited to have her back. She’s the CEO of the ‘India Sourcing Network’.
In this episode we catch up on how sourcing from India has evolved: Meghla explains how India Sourcing Network has moved from simple supplier matching to full end-to-end solutions for importers and Amazon sellers — sourcing, QC, packaging and logistics.
We dig into booming categories like home furnishings, copper and metal goods, and hospitality supplies, and why India’s lower MOQs, customization options and how eco-friendly materials are attracting buyers. We also talk tech and manufacturing — more automation and AI — plus the ripple effects from global events on freight and the need to diversify supply chains. If you sell products or manage sourcing, Meghla offers practical insights on how to tap India’s specialized strengths today. Stick around — this is a great update.
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If you own or work for a consumer products brand and need help setting up or running your Amazon business including managing your Sponsored Advertising, feel free to get in touch with me – I run an Australian based Amazon Account Management Consultancy (http://www.amasphere.com.au) agency, helping private label sellers as well as household brands in Australia and internationally, like No Pong, Lucent Globe and TafToys just to name a few…. Please visit www.Amasphere.com.au (http://www.amasphere.com.au) – an official Amazon Service Provider.
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12 Jul 2025
TAS 165 – Brand Rescue Mission! Ben Leonard on building a $6m brand, selling it, and buying it back 5 years later to start all over again.
In the 1970’s and 80’s there was a famous Australian businessman, Kerry Packer who sold a popular TV station he owed to an upcoming businessman, Alan Bond for 1.2 Billion in 1987.
In 1990: Packer bought it back for only A$250 million, after Bond’s empire collapsed under financial pressure just 3 years later.
This deal became legendary in Australian business history. Packer famously quipped:
“You only get one Alan Bond in your lifetime, and I’ve had mine.”
Ben Leonard sold his $6m P/A Brand, Beast Gear to aggregator, Thrasio in 2019. Thrasio has since filed for bankruptcy and Ben was able to negotiate to buy back Beast Gear after it had been completely driven into the ground.
Today’s story has everything, how Ben grew Beast Gear from nothing to $6m in 4 years to how the aggregator destroyed everything that had made Beast Gear such a great brand.
Now Ben has it back and is publicly documenting the rescue mission to re-build Beast Gear to its former glory.
Watch the mission on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJmJpVWnrtA886gYdPPYX0CUXhSAY7oeA):
Website: https://brandrescuemission.com/ (https://brandrescuemission.com/)
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And I am offering private coaching so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris (http://www.theaustralianseller.com/chris) to book an hour session with me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction!
If you own or work for a consumer products brand and need help setting up or running your Amazon business including managing your Sponsored Advertising, feel free to get in touch with me – I run an Australian based Amazon Account Management Consultancy (http://www.amasphere.com.au) agency, helping private label sellers as well as household brands in Australia and internationally, like No Pong, Lucent Globe and TafToys just to name a few…. Please visit www.Amasphere.com.au (http://www.amasphere.com.au) – an official Amazon Service Provider.
7 Sept 2024
TAS 164 – 35,000 sales in 1 hour using TV Shopping, QVC, TVSN, Chicago Home Show, Gov’t Grants and more with Mike Allsop.
G’day and thanks for joining me this week!
This is an episode you do not want to miss!
Mike Allsop joins me for the second time on the show this week. Mike first came on the show, way, way back in Episode 9 (https://theaustralianseller.com/2017/11/23/tas-009-mike-allsop-built-successful-amazon-business-brisbane-sourcing-india/)!
Mike’s always been in sales, working for household brands like Tefal & Jamie Oliver. A few years back, he pivoted from selling on Amazon, to helping and supporting inventive, mostly Australian brands get into retail.
Today we talk about how he’s helped Brands utilize TV Shopping through the likes of QVC in the states, TVSN here in Australia and other countries. He also has retail and distribution connections globally which he leverages to help Brands get into Retail in the USA, Europe and many other markets.
To add the cherry on top, Mike has dozens of connections with the Federal and State grants bodies here in OZ to help fund your international expansion.
If you’d like to have a no-obligation chat with Mike, you can contact him directly on 0409 204 716.
Don’t forget to join my Facebook Group! Head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/facebook (http://www.theaustralianseller.com/facebook)
And I am offering private coaching so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris (http://www.theaustralianseller.com/chris) to book an hour session with me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction!
If you own or work for a consumer products brand and need help setting up or running your Amazon business including managing your Sponsored Advertising, feel free to get in touch with me – I run an Australian based Amazon Account Management Consultancy (http://www.amasphere.com.au) agency, helping private label sellers as well as household brands in Australia and internationally, like No Pong, Lucent Globe and TafToys just to name a few…. Please visit www.Amasphere.com.au (http://www.amasphere.com.au) – an official Amazon Service Provider.
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