1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 &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/ Wizards of Ecom https://www.wizardsofecom.com/podcast <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> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/163430702