Dear my friend,
Thank you for taking the time to come here to follow my journey.

I'm Tony Pham from GOF Vietnam, specializing in Vietnamese cinnamon and spice products. (www.cinnamonsmile.com)

Today, I'd like to share a little story with you.
One morning in early 2026, while enjoying my coffee and thinking about business, I asked myself a simple question:
"How can I bring more value to my customers beyond the products I already supply?"

I believe a good business relationship shouldn't be limited to buying and selling. The more value we can create for each other, the stronger and longer lasting our partnership becomes.
So, I started reaching out to some of my customers and asking:
"Is there anything you need from Vietnam that I could help you with?"

One of my customers in Mexico told me they were looking for canned mushrooms and asked if I could supply them.

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Well, I don't produce canned mushrooms myself. But that doesn't mean I couldn't help!
I offered to find reliable manufacturers, introduce him directly to the buyer, and have my team support factory evaluation, production supervision and quality inspection before shipment.
The customer liked the idea, so I got to work.

After researching the market, I personally visited several factories, shortlisted suitable suppliers and created a WhatsApp group to connect the factories directly with the buyer. Both sides discussed specifications, pricing and business terms openly.

The result? They found the right match and eventually signed a supply agreement covering the entire year.
That's when I realized that sometimes, creating business opportunities is just as valuable as supplying products.

Someone asked me,
“In the meantime, could you explain how profit is typically generated in this type of trade, where the seller and the buyer are put in direct contact?”

Here is my answer:
"I don't derive any profit from this. It is simply a form of assistance I provide to my client. All terms are discussed directly between the buyer and seller, and I remain on the sidelines, stepping in only when help is needed. Since these people are already my clients, this is a way for me to offer them additional value.

Naturally, should a client require an inspection of goods or anything, I do charge a small fee to help cover the operational costs of my support team. I only charge a fee when I am able to deliver tangible value.”

I’m a young professional, constantly seeking new business opportunities and ways to create greater value for my clients. Canned mushrooms, for instance, are in high demand in the market; I would be more than happy to share information about this product if you are interested.

You don't need to have a ready made project to contact me. Sometimes, a simple conversation can lead to an interesting business opportunity.

I believe we don't always lack money or products. Sometimes, what we really lack is the right person to work with. Please consider me a friend, perhaps this could be the start of a long term partnership.

Looking forward to exploring more opportunities together.
Best regards,

Tony Pham
GOF VIETNAM CO LTD
Vietnam Cinnamon & Spice Specialist
www.cinnamonsmile.com

Whatsapp: +8494 666 6060