Client Testimonials

"Hey Mike, I just want to say Thanks for such a great call. I now have a much better understanding of what business and even day-to-day life is like in China. It is actually very different and much more interesting from what one may expect from the limited coverage you see and hear about in various forms of media in the US. It is Awesome masterminding with you, your story is bold and refreshing. I can tell you are well on your way to great things. Talk soon Thanks!"

"At the earliest stages of our company, Mike and his team helped us build a brand presence from scratch. They became an essential part of our marketing operations."

"I've trusted Mike and Shadstone since our first meeting in 2009—his team delivers high-value online marketing services for businesses expanding across Asia and beyond."

"Mike was referred to us for his Shadstone SEO training and came for a 2 day on-site SEO training and implemetation in our R&D center in China. Equipped with his training materials, as well as people on his team, and insights pre-prepared about our website, we were able to quickly get the knowledge and insights needed to improve our ranking and grow our internal online marketing team."

"I visited Mike's Shadstone SEO office in China back in 2010 and have seen his growth and adaptation of the online world. We have worked together on various web projects and he is my go-to person for web marketing and growth. Mike is a person of impeccable integrity and always completes difficult jobs in difficult circumstances. Mike continues to exceed expectation."

"I was introduced to Mike when I first began my Amazon journey. He and his team have been always supportive with fresh new and updated content in the chats, forums and weekly calls. He built a educative friendly environment (GFA) where everyone can meet and learn from each other whether you just first started or you are a expert in the field. GFA is truly a valuable community and continuously evolving. Thanks Mike!"

"The event is great. Amount of content for the any ecommerce seller should come here, experience the content, the food, the event. I have nothing but great words for Mike and his team and the amount of hard work they put into this event."

"Dear Mike, I just finished your book, E-Commerce Gladiator. The book is clearly written and a wonderful resource and guide for anyone interested in e-commerce. Further, I very much enjoyed the format it was written in, showing that nothing comes easy, and organization is of upmost importance. And that no matter how much you try to plan, problems do arise. It is a step by step guide and a genesis of an online business. Great work."

"I learned a lot on how to being organized or working with people 24/7 all through the internet. We had Freelancers and VA's and yeah, it requires a totally new set of skills. So it was, sometimes, it's overwhelming to be honest, but we got through a lot of the obstacles and I was very happy when we had our first product on Amazon selling."

"Mike is a very determined individual. Resilient to get the work done, and thinks outside of the box to achieve results for his clients – this is what makes him stand out in the community in China."

"When I first arrived in China Mike was a huge help to me – gave me great advice for getting connected to startups and customers in the China business community. Mike is THE GUY for the Asia startup scene and an expert in generating business leads in China. Do yourself a favor and get some advice from Mike."

"Michael's knowledge of doing business and startups in China is right on point. He answered my questions with anecdotes/examples from his first-hand experience, which were not only relevant but also very entertaining!"

"Was an invaluable experience, Mike helped guide me to the best decision for me and my companies, and the resources available in China and Hong Kong. It was great to talk to you too! Yes, the information you provided was invaluable! Thank you so much for the introductions, I will follow up on them. Thank you for the contract, it's greatly appreciated! I'll be sure to keep it to myself. I look forward to joining the community of individuals trading in Asia!"

"Michael is an entrepreneur's entrepreneur, you may not find him on the pages of TechCrunch or VentureBeat but he leaves lasting impressions on the business and people he encounters. He's one of the very few still willing to get their hands dirty – his hustle inspires me daily."

"Hey just fyi I got your info from WeChat. I encourage you to keep up the good work in the entrepreneurial community. Because people like myself are seeking genuine guidance and motivation. I'm fresh out of college and working abroad, I'm looking to e-commerce to emancipate me from the rat race. Thanks again."

"Mike is a hustler and super-networker. To see him pull resources and people together, under pressure and even when outside of his element, is truly remarkable. I always found him insightful, honest, with great experiences and great sense of humor. His work ethic is the same as his Twitter follower count: beyond reproach"