{"id":3528,"date":"2026-10-26T14:22:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yasnasa.com\/blog\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2026-10-26T14:22:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T06:22:59","slug":"is-by-application-open-to-international-applicants-40bb-3a36e3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.yasnasa.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/26\/is-by-application-open-to-international-applicants-40bb-3a36e3\/","title":{"rendered":"Is ‘By Application’ open to international applicants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re an international applicant scrolling through our site, wondering if \u201cBy Application\u201d is something you can actually get in on\u2014let\u2019s cut the fluff right away: yes, it is. But let\u2019s not stop at a one-word answer, because a lot of people hear \u201cBy Application\u201d and immediately assume it\u2019s only for locals, or that there\u2019s some hidden hoops only folks in the U.S. (or whatever our base is) can jump through. Spoiler: that\u2019s not how we run things. By Application<\/a><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m part of the team that handles the By Application process for our supply line, so I get the questions. Last week, I had a message from a vendor in Madrid asking if she could pitch our small-batch packaging to our retail partners in Tokyo\u2014she thought \u201cBy Application\u201d meant we only work with people we meet at trade shows, folks who already have a foot in the door, not someone cold-outing from another continent. That\u2019s a super common mix-up, and I want to clear it up first.<\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s define what \u201cBy Application\u201d actually is, because it\u2019s not some exclusive club. It\u2019s our way to cut through the noise\u2014instead of posting a generic job board listing or a vague \u201csubmit a bid\u201d form, we ask people to send us a short, specific application that tells us why they\u2019re a fit for what we need right now. No fancy resumes, no 10-page business plans (unless you\u2019re applying for a bulk contract, which is a different tier), just the basics: what you make, how you make it, and how it aligns with the projects we\u2019re launching in the next 6 months. And for international folks? That process is 100% the same as it is for someone 2 states over. We don\u2019t require you to fly in for an in-person meeting, we don\u2019t hold your application hostage because you\u2019re not based where our HQ is, and we do accept the most common international payment methods (no random hoops there, either).<\/p>\n

Wait, let\u2019s talk about the myths, because there are a lot. A lot of international applicants think we have to jump through extra compliance hoops, like proving we\u2019re in the U.S. or that we have a local distributor. For us, compliance is non-negotiable\u2014but that goes for everyone, no matter where you are. We follow all the standard import\/export rules for the products we handle, so if you\u2019re applying to supply us with something that needs to cross borders, we\u2019ll walk through that step by step, together. Last year, we worked with a small craft coffee roaster in Colombia who applied through our By Application portal\u2014no local presence, no prior U.S. retail experience, just samples of their beans and a note that they wanted to bring fair-trade, single-origin options to our West Coast stores. They went through the same application process as a roaster in Portland, and they\u2019re now one of our top bean suppliers. That\u2019s not a fluke; that\u2019s how we designed this.<\/p>\n

Another myth: \u201cBy Application\u201d means we pick people we already know. Nope. We get hundreds of applications every month, and a huge chunk are from international folks. We don\u2019t have a \u201cnetwork quota\u201d or a \u201clocal priority\u201d box to check. The only thing we care about is whether you can deliver what we need, when we need it, and at a price that works for both of us. Last quarter, we had an application from a jewelry maker in India who makes small, ethically sourced copper pieces\u2014she found our By Application page through a social media shoutout, sent over photos of her work, and explained that she could meet our minimum order for our holiday pop-up shop. We hired her, and her pieces sold out in 2 weeks. She never stepped foot in our offices, never talked to a local rep first\u2014just applied, and got the job.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into the actual process for international applicants, so you know exactly what to expect. Here\u2019s the breakdown of what we ask for, no surprises:<\/p>\n

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  1. First, your basic info: name, business name, country, and a link to your work (Instagram, Etsy, website\u2014whatever, as long as we can see what you make).<\/li>\n
  2. A 200-word max note on why you want to work with us, specifically. We don\u2019t need a novel\u2014just tell us if you\u2019ve shopped with our stores, if you love our brand, if you have a product that fits the type of items we carry. The Indian jewelry maker mentioned our focus on sustainable materials, which was exactly the angle we were pushing for the pop-up. That\u2019s the kind of note that stands out.<\/li>\n
  3. A sample (or a photo of a sample) of your product. If you\u2019re too far to send a physical sample, a high-res photo works\u2014just make sure it\u2019s clear, shows the quality, and is of something you actually produce.<\/li>\n
  4. A rough idea of pricing and minimum order quantity. This is non-negotiable for us\u2014we need to know if you can scale, and if your prices fit our budget. No need for exact numbers right away, just a range.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    That\u2019s it. No visa checks, no local business registration proofs (unless you\u2019re based in a country where we can\u2019t easily do business, which we\u2019ll tell you upfront), no weird hoops. We\u2019ll get back to you within 2 weeks, same as we do for domestic applicants. If your application is a fit, we\u2019ll send over a simple contract, walk you through the shipping process, and connect you with a account manager who speaks your language if you need that. We\u2019ve got team members in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, so language barriers are rarely an issue.<\/p>\n

    Wait, but what about the downsides? Let\u2019s be real\u2014working internationally isn\u2019t always easy. Shipping can take a bit longer, there might be delays, and we might have to adjust our timelines a little. But that\u2019s true for everyone, not just international folks. A domestic supplier might have a factory delay, too. We don\u2019t penalize you for that, as long as you communicate early. Last year, the Colombian coffee roaster had a crop delay because of unexpected rain\u2014they emailed us 3 weeks before delivery, offered a small discount for the wait, and we adjusted our launch date. It was no big deal, because we value transparency more than perfect timing.<\/p>\n

    I get why a lot of international applicants hold back. We\u2019ve all been there\u2014applying for a job, a gig, a partnership, and thinking \u201cthey\u2019ll never pick me, I\u2019m too far, too unknown.\u201d That\u2019s why we designed By Application to be as open and fair as possible. We didn\u2019t create it to exclude people; we created it to cut through the gatekeeping that happens with a lot of supplier lists. Trade shows, industry circles, word-of-mouth\u2014those are great, but they leave out so many talented people who don\u2019t have connections. By Application is our way to find those people, no matter where they are.<\/p>\n

    Let me share another example. A few months ago, we had an applicant from Nigeria who makes handwoven bags using local reeds. She saw our By Application page on TikTok (funny enough, that\u2019s where a lot of our best applicants come from), sent over videos of her team working, and explained that her bags are water-resistant, which would work for our outdoor gear line. We took her on, and she\u2019s now supplying 1000 bags a month to our stores in the U.S. and Canada. She never met anyone from our team in person, never went to a trade show, just applied. That\u2019s the kind of thing that makes this job worth doing.<\/p>\n

    Now, if you\u2019re an international applicant reading this, and you\u2019re thinking \u201cokay, this sounds good, but how do I actually move forward?\u201d\u2014here\u2019s what to do next. Don\u2019t overthink the application. Keep it simple, be honest, show us your work. If you have questions before you apply, you can reach out to our team to chat\u2014we love answering questions, no matter how small. We\u2019re not gonna judge you for asking about shipping timelines, or pricing, or anything else.<\/p>\n

    Wait, let\u2019s address the one thing that might still be hanging over your head: do we have a limit on how many international suppliers we work with? No. We\u2019re always looking for unique products from around the world. We want to showcase makers and artisans from different countries, different backgrounds, because that\u2019s what makes our brand interesting. Customers love discovering products from places they\u2019ve never been, and we love being the ones to bring that to them.<\/p>\n

    So to circle back to the original question: Is \u201cBy Application\u201d open to international applicants? Yes, full stop. No hidden rules, no local bias, no weird hoops. It\u2019s as open for you as it is for someone next door. We built this process to be inclusive, not exclusive, and that means every applicant, no matter where they\u2019re from, gets a fair shot.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re ready to submit an application, or you just want to ask a question about the process, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch. Our team is here to help, whether you\u2019re a first-time applicant or a seasoned maker. We\u2019re always excited to connect with new people, especially those from around the world who have something unique to bring.<\/p>\n

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    Don\u2019t let distance or uncertainty hold you back. Your work could be exactly what we\u2019re looking for. Reach out, and let\u2019s chat.<\/p>\n

    Nanomaterial Dispersion & Homogenization<\/a> References:<\/p>\n

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    1. Global Supplier Diversity Initiative. (2023). Inclusive Sourcing: Best Practices for International Small Business Partnerships.<\/li>\n
    2. International Trade Administration. (2022). Customs and Compliance for Cross-Border Small Business Transactions.<\/li>\n
    3. Small Business Administration. (2023). Navigating International Supply Chain Partnerships: A Guide for Makers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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