Thinking about manufacturing overseas? It might not be as cheap as you think. There are hidden "soft costs" that can destroy your margins and your business. I sat down with Samuel Fish, founder of Shield Security Doors, who after a decade of challenges, made the bold decision to move his entire manufacturing operation from Eastern Europe back to the USA. He breaks down The 5 Hidden Costs of Manufacturing Overseas That No One Talks About, from freight volatility and legal disadvantages to the personal toll of time zone differences. This is an essential, real-world guide for any founder wrestling with their supply chain. Check out the company: https://www.shieldsecuritydoors.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction: My Father's #1 Rule of Business02:50 - Why I Ignored His Advice for 5 Years07:20 - The "Hair on Fire" Moment That Forced the Change10:50 - My Overseas Supplier Was a Ticking Time Bomb12:15 - The Phone Call That Saved My Business14:15 - The Pride of Being "Made in the USA"24:50 - Hidden Cost #1: Lack of Control & IP Risk25:38 - Hidden Cost #2: Freight Volatility (10x Price Spike)26:45 - Hidden Cost #3: The Personal Toll of Time Zones27:45 - Hidden Cost #4: The Exhaustion & Expense of Travel28:00 - Hidden Cost #5: Disadvantage in Foreign Legal Systems28:55 - The Most Important Lesson: Say The Obvious📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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