The 5 Hidden Costs of Manufacturing Overseas That No One Talks About

Thinking about manufacturing overseas? It might not be as cheap as you think. There are hidden "soft costs" that can destroy your margins and your business. I sat down with Samuel Fish, founder of Shield Security Doors, who after a decade of challenges, made the bold decision to move his entire manufacturing operation from Eastern Europe back to the USA. He breaks down The 5 Hidden Costs of Manufacturing Overseas That No One Talks About, from freight volatility and legal disadvantages to the personal toll of time zone differences. This is an essential, real-world guide for any founder wrestling with their supply chain. Check out the company: https://www.shieldsecuritydoors.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction: My Father's #1 Rule of Business

02:50 - Why I Ignored His Advice for 5 Years

07:20 - The "Hair on Fire" Moment That Forced the Change

10:50 - My Overseas Supplier Was a Ticking Time Bomb

12:15 - The Phone Call That Saved My Business

14:15 - The Pride of Being "Made in the USA"

24:50 - Hidden Cost #1: Lack of Control & IP Risk

25:38 - Hidden Cost #2: Freight Volatility (10x Price Spike)

26:45 - Hidden Cost #3: The Personal Toll of Time Zones

27:45 - Hidden Cost #4: The Exhaustion & Expense of Travel

28:00 - Hidden Cost #5: Disadvantage in Foreign Legal Systems

28:55 - The Most Important Lesson: Say The Obvious

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