Without a local joint venture or giving up your intellectual property
Bill Shook and his Beijing team have opened the door for Schlotzsky's Deli, IBM, Starbucks, McDonald's, the World Bank and 190+ other Western brands. Our proven 9-step Market-Entry System™ handles regulators, distributors and IP protection for you—so you can focus on what you do best.
Most foreign SMEs never see their China dreams materialize. The statistics are sobering: 87% of foreign companies never receive a China operating license on their first attempt, facing an average delay of 22 months.
Meanwhile, they burn through an average of $1.8M on local consultants who often disappear after the first invoice. The regulatory maze, IP vulnerabilities, and distributor fraud create a perfect storm that has derailed countless market entries.
The cost isn't just financial—it's opportunity cost. Every month delayed is market share captured by competitors who figured out the system.
WHY WORK WITH ME
Deep China Experience
I’ve spent decades working directly with Chinese factories, trading companies, and Western buyers. I know where cross-border deals break, and how to prevent that.
Risk & Reliability First
My first priority is lowering your risk: fewer surprises, fewer emergencies, and more predictable operations and margins.
On Your Side, Not Your Factory’s
I work for you, not for the factory. You get honest feedback, clear options, and someone whose incentives are aligned with your outcomes.
Operations + Story
Fixing the supply side is half the work. Aligning your product story and messaging with what you can reliably deliver is the other half. I do both.
China Reliability & Risk Upgrade
2–4 Week Engagement
If your China suppliers are causing stress—late shipments, quality that shifts without warning, or communication you never fully trust—this is for you. In a focused 2–4 week engagement, I audit your current setup and give you a clear action plan to stabilize your supply side and reduce risk.
What’s Included
Review of your current factories, agents, and agreements
Identification of hidden risk points (quality, timing, payment, IP, logistics)
Map of where you’re losing margin, time, or control
Written action plan: what to renegotiate, fix, or replace
Zoom/WeChat review call to walk through recommendations and next steps
Typical Investment
USD $1,500–$3,000, depending on complexity and number of suppliers.
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Three Critical Obstacles We Eliminate
"China is Too Risky and Complex"
Our Beijing legal team navigates the 47 regulatory touchpoints required for market entry. We handle SAMR filings, provincial approvals, and sector-specific licenses while you sleep.
We've done this 190+ times. You only need to do it once—and we make sure you do it right.
"We Don't Have the Network"
We guarantee introductions to 3 pre-qualified distributors or 1 direct B2B buyer within 120 days—or we work free until we deliver.
Our rolodex includes decision-makers at state-owned enterprises, private distributors, and e-commerce platforms built over 25 years of boots-on-the-ground work.
"We'll Lose Control of Our Brand and IP"
Our IP Fortress Filing system registers your trademarks across all 45 classes, blocks trademark squatters before they file, and structures contracts that protect your technology transfer.
Zero trademark disputes for Gallo, Diebold, and 180+ other clients. Zero IP theft incidents on our watch.
$3.8 Billion in Client Revenue Enabled Since 1998
We don't just open doors—we help you walk through them with confidence. Over two decades, we've enabled $3.8B in client revenue across sectors from clean-tech to consumer packaged goods, financial services to quick-service restaurants.
190+
Western Brands Launched
From Fortune 500 to PE-backed startups
25
Years in Beijing
Working the system daily, not remotely
0
IP Theft Incidents
Perfect protection track record
120
Day Partner Guarantee
Or we work free until we deliver
Proven Success Across Industries
Schlotzsky's Deli: 5 Locations in 18 Months
We navigated complex food service regulations and secured master franchise agreements across tier-1 cities. Result: 5 locations opened in 18 months with zero trademark squatters attempting to hijack their brand.
Timeline: 14 months from first meeting to first restaurant opening in Shanghai.
Diebold: $18M ATM Contract
From a conservative 5-city pilot to an $18M nationwide ATM deployment contract in just 14 months. We connected Diebold directly to decision-makers at China's largest state-owned banks.
Key: Understanding the procurement cycle of SOEs and timing introductions perfectly.
Sweet Street: 1,200 Starbucks Locations
This Pennsylvania dessert manufacturer now supplies 1,200+ Starbucks locations across China. We handled CFDA food safety certifications, cold-chain logistics, and the Starbucks vendor qualification process.
Result: Achieved in 9 months what competitors said would take 3 years.
Watch our 90-second client testimonial reel to hear directly from founders and CEOs who've made the journey.
Trusted by Global Leaders
Our clients range from Fortune 500 corporations to PE-backed clean-tech innovators. When brand reputation and shareholder value are on the line, they trust us to get it right.
As Featured In
Our market insights and client success stories have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg, and China Daily.
The 9-Step Market-Entry System™
We've codified 25 years of China market-entry experience into a repeatable system that compresses timelines, eliminates surprises, and protects your investment at every stage.
01
Regulatory Pre-Check
We audit your business model against 47 regulatory requirements before you spend a dollar, identifying red flags and required modifications.
02
IP Fortress Filing
Comprehensive trademark registration across all 45 classes, plus patent filings and brand monitoring to block squatters.
03
Demand Signal Survey
We validate market demand with target buyers and channel partners—no guesswork, just real conversations with checkbooks.
04
Local Partner Short-List
Our team vets and backgrounds 15-20 potential distributors or JV partners, presenting you with the 3 best fits.
05
Negotiation War-Room
We sit on your side of the table with bilingual legal support, ensuring contracts protect your IP and prevent channel conflict.
06
Pilot Launch
Controlled market test in 1-3 cities to prove unit economics and refine go-to-market before scaling nationally.
07
Government Incentive Capture
We identify and apply for provincial tax breaks, R&D grants, and export incentives that most foreigners never know exist.
08
Supply-Chain Lock-In
Secure logistics, warehousing, and payment rails that scale with your growth—avoiding bottlenecks that kill momentum.
09
Scale Playbook
We hand you a documented playbook for tier-2 and tier-3 city expansion, plus ongoing advisory as you grow.
Want the deep dive? Each step includes a detailed implementation guide. Request access to our Market-Entry Methodology PDF.
The China-Entry Accelerator
12-Month Advisory Retainer That Guarantees Results
What You Get
Weekly Beijing Desk: Your dedicated point-person in China handling government liaison, partner meetings, and on-ground troubleshooting
Bilingual Legal Team: Contract review, IP filing, regulatory submissions—all in Mandarin and English
Partner Introductions: Guaranteed connection to 3 pre-qualified distributors or 1 direct B2B buyer within 120 days
Regulatory Navigation: We handle all government filings, license applications, and compliance requirements
Ongoing Strategic Advisory: Monthly strategy calls plus unlimited email/WeChat access
Our Performance Guarantee
If we miss the 120-day introduction guarantee, you stop paying until we deliver. No excuses, no extensions. We either perform or you don't pay.
Investment
$7,500/month
Plus 2% of China net sales (capped at $1M total)
Context: Hiring a Big-4 consultancy + international law firm + distributor headhunter separately costs an average of $420K—and still carries no performance guarantee.
Cancel anytime with 30-day notice. No long-term lock-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you actually protect our IP?
We file trademarks across all 45 China classes simultaneously, use shell entities to block squatters, register patents with CNIPA, and structure technology transfer agreements that ring-fence your core IP. We also monitor trademark filings weekly to catch and oppose bad-faith applications.
How exactly are you compensated?
Full transparency: $7,500/month retainer plus 2% of net China sales, capped at $1M total. If we fail to deliver partner introductions in 120 days, the retainer pauses until we do. We eat our own cooking—if you don't win, we don't win big.
What's the minimum company size you work with?
We typically work with companies generating $5M+ in annual revenue with proven product-market fit in their home market. You need enough runway to fund 12-18 months of market entry. We're not for pre-revenue startups—China rewards scale and proof.
Can we terminate if it's not working?
Yes. Cancel anytime with 30-day written notice. If we've delivered partner introductions and you're in pilot phase, we'll help transition knowledge to your team. No hard feelings, no penalties. We'd rather you walk away happy than stay trapped.
What metrics define success?
Phase 1 (Months 1-4): Partner introductions delivered, IP filed, regulatory roadmap clear. Phase 2 (Months 5-8): Pilot launch in 1-3 cities, first revenue. Phase 3 (Months 9-12): Proof of unit economics, scale plan finalized. We track these in a shared dashboard updated weekly.
Is this too good to be true?
Fair question. Here's why we can make these guarantees: we've done this 190 times. We know exactly which regulators to call, which distributors are real vs. frauds, and which contracts protect you. This isn't theory—it's pattern recognition from 25 years of reps. Talk to our clients if you're skeptical.
Your China Revenue Starts With One Conversation
Book Your 20-Minute China-Entry Audit
On this complimentary call, we'll review your product, identify the 3 biggest regulatory hurdles, and map out a realistic timeline to first revenue. No pitch, no pressure—just straight talk from someone who's opened this door 190 times before.