Even chance is called chance -- when the meeting is successful. But as success comes only after a real, hard-work -- we miss many chances because of lack of pursuit. In this case, it was just a hello in a pub and general conversation after a tiring work day in Bangkok (city of traffic, in the evenings !) The confidence I exuded grew into trust and -- developed from scratch -- sourcing materials, printing designs, sewing houses, developing accessories -- labels, tags, packaging, catalogs -- to manufacture Schampa brand head-wear in Thailand and finally ship to US. For the first 2 years, there was no office -- it was out-door work -- running a circle to cover all work-centers and with business meetings at coffee shops or fast food joints..!