{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#343-Self-Manufacturing &amp; Product Sourcing in the USA","description":"  &amp;nbsp;      In this podcast episode, I had the honor to have as guest David Schomer of Firing The Man Podcast, an expert in self-manufacturing and product sourcing in the United States. The conversation delves into various aspects of the topic, shedding light on the benefits and challenges of starting self-manufacturing, as well as the advantages of sourcing products locally.   &amp;nbsp;    David emphasizes the benefits of sourcing products locally or within the USA, such as supporting domestic industries, reducing shipping costs, and fostering a sense of community and trust.The conversation explores the idea that a hybrid approach, which combines self-manufacturing with selective outsourcing for specific components, can offer the best of both worlds.    David provides valuable advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to embark on self-manufacturing journeys, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning, cost analysis, and adapting to market changes.    This podcast episode with David Schomer provides a comprehensive overview of self-manufacturing and product sourcing within the United States, highlighting the advantages and challenges of these strategies and offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business owners.    In This Episode:    [00:35] David Schomer on the show.    [02:35] How did the idea start?    [13:40] Community    [15:15] Starting a factory, the decision maker.    [20:00] How simple\/complicated a product to be able to do in manufacturing?    [28:30] The minimum.    [36:20] Deciding factor.    [39:50] Made in the USA.    [43:59] How does it cost to start a factory?    [49:40] Limitation\/considerations of products to produce.   &amp;nbsp;    Guest Links and References:    Podcast:  https:\/\/firingtheman.com\/    Email: support@firingtheman.com of  david@firingtheman.com   &amp;nbsp;    Book Reference:    Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki   &amp;nbsp;    Links and References:    Wizards of Amazon:  https:\/\/www.wizardsofecom.com\/    Wizards of Amazon Courses:  https:\/\/wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com\/a\/27566\/x6Kwkz6p    Wizards of Amazon Meetup:  https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/South-Florida-FBA\/    Wizards of Amazon on Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/WizardsofAmazon\/    Wizards of Amazon on Instagram:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wizardsofecom\/  ","author_name":"Wizards of Ecom","author_url":"https:\/\/www.wizardsofecom.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/28387103\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/163430702"}