#29: The Art of Negotiating

w/ Afolabi Oyerkun

About This Episode

On this episode I have sourcing expert Afolabi Oyerokun. Afolabi is the co-founder and my partner of HONU Worldwide a global product sourcing and logistics company. In this episode we talk about the secret of negotiation. We give out our best negotiating strategies when dealing with suppliers (including our #1 tip at the end of the episode), and understanding the difference between the lowest price and the best price.
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About The Guest

Afalabi and he was one of my business partner with HONU Worldwide. For those of you who don’t know, HONU Worldwide is a sourcing and logistics company that helps you get the lowest prices while sourcing from China.

Date: August 31, 2020

Episode: 29

Title: Norman Farrar Introduces Afolabi Oyerokun, Co-founder and his Partner at HONU Worldwide, a Global Product Sourcing and Logistics Company.

Subtitle: The lowest price is not the best price

Final Show Link: https://lunchwithnorm.com/episodes/29-the-art-of-negotiating-afolabi-oyerkun/

In this episode of Lunch With Norm…, Norman Farrar introduces Afolabi Oyerokun, co-founder and his partner of HONU Worldwide, a global product sourcing and logistics company.

Afolabi Oyerokun is a sourcing expert and he is very passionate in finding things. He discussed the secret of negotiation and understanding the difference between the lowest price and the best price.

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In this episode, we discuss:

    • 3:45 : Afolabi’s background
    • 6:28 : Difference between lowest price and best price
    • 10:22 : Things to consider when dealing with sourcing platforms
    • 13:24 : Peeling the layers
    • 18:00 : Setting your profile right and choosing your supplier
    • 20:01 : Spotting a broker
    • 21:58 : Product development
    • 28:01 : Two types of pricing
    • 33:58 : Avoiding fraud
    • 34:22 : Never negotiate on the final product
    • 40:04 : Using the proper currency and negotiating your price
    • 49:13 : Inventory strategy
    • 55:01 : Sourcing products in the US and Canada
    • 58:07 : Afolabi’s tip on negotiating prices

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