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This year for Christmas, Victoria celebrates by making life a little better for those in need of a Guide and some cheer. Enjoy this second of five special Christmas mini-audio celebrations leading up to Christmas Eve."One Last Crimson Ball"James is looking for his lost ornament so he can complete his Christmas ritual. Can Victoria help him find what he lost?Cast (in order of appearance):James, Narrator: Mary MurphyVictoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber Loverling née CollinsAuthor: Lee Andrew FormanScore: Nico Vettese of the inky pawprintSound Design: Daniel Foytik of 9th Story Studios LLCArt: jesse hawke of the inky pawprintA 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reserved. | Foytik, Loverling, VetteseSupport us on Patreon for ad free episodes and extra content.Listen and Subscribe: iTunes | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | StitcherTHEMES:"The Lift Arrives, (Opening Theme Music):"Victoria's Music Box, (Victoria's Theme)"The Lift Closing Theme MusicComposed and Recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams www.wetalkofdreams.comFX:Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.comProducer / Editor / Creator: Daniel FoytikExecutive Producers: Amber Loverling, Nico VetteseVisit The Lift: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Victoria's Twitter Victoria's Lift and all core characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without explicit written permission.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2910400/advertisement
On July 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission issued the long-awaited draft Merger Guidelines. How should you approach the draft guidelines? The DOJ Antitrust Division's Deputy Assistant Attorney Generals Andy Forman and Michael Kades speak with Melissa Maxman and Anora Wang about the background, guiding principles, and some specific languages. Listen and engage in the constructive process of commenting on the guidelines. With special guests: Andrew Forman, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice and Michael Kades, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice Related Links: DOJ-FTC 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines (July 19, 2023) "Look Mickey" by Roy Lichtenstein (National Gallery of Art) Hosted by: Melissa Maxman, Cohen & Gresser LLP and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Andrew Forman, CEO & Founder of Givz, an e-commerce marketing platform that has raised $3 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Givz's Core Offering: Givz helps brands replace or enhance discounts with donation incentives, boosting sales and fostering customer loyalty. Real-World Impact: A campaign with H&M showed the power of Givz, generating $150,000 in donations and converting customers as effectively as traditional discounts. Sector Adoption: While luxury brands were the initial target, Givz has found success across various sectors, including pet, health and wellness, and CBD. Customer Engagement: Customers are more likely to make repeat purchases and feel positively about brands that offer donation incentives rather than mere discounts. Scalability: Givz's approach allows brands to quickly see the value of donation incentives through simple A/B testing and site-wide campaigns. Future Vision: Givz aims to expand beyond e-commerce to include brick-and-mortar stores and other industries, offering incentives for various customer actions. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co
Founder and CEO of Givz, Andrew Forman, is on the show to talk about building and pivoting his company, Givz. From fundraising, to his background, to the grit it takes to launch and later pivot a company, Andrew shares so much wisdom from his journey. If you're looking to do charitable good as an individual, founder or company you're going to want to hear this one! Givz is the proven tool for driving sales and better engaging consumers over all age and income groups. Givz lets you convert discounts into donations, adding a tangible value of purpose and meaning to every sale. Givz is more cost-effective than discount campaigns and consumers can support organizations and causes close to their heart, while charities receive funding they would otherwise not get. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn www.givz.com Instagram: @givz _______________________________ Follow Garrett on IG: @garrettnwood Sign-up for the kozēkozē newsletter here. Follow kozēkozē on IG: @kozekozemama Podcast Instagram for details on past guests: @kozekozepodcast Follow Garrett on TikTok: @garrettnicolewood If you like Garrett's voice, check out her meditations here. email garrett: garrettkusmierz@kozekoze.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kozekoze/message
The Fascinating Journey of Andrew Forman: From Finance to Social Good - Founder of Givz - EP_141 Andrew Forman founded Givz, the first Purpose Driven Performance marketing platform. Prior to Givz, Andrew spent six years in finance (mergers and acquisitions investment banking), was the treasurer of a nonprofit with the mission of enhancing literacy in Africa, and loved playing any sport/game available. He now lives with his wife and two children, adapting sports and games to relay races and hide and seek. Andrew received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his BA in mathematics and economics from Hamilton College.
Welcome to day sixteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles. Today we present a tale by Lee Andrew Forman told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
It's Thanksgiving here in the US, and you know what that means. Gathering with friends and family, celebrating what we are thankful for and then… the sales. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber week—it's the biggest shopping season of the year.If you're a shopper, no doubt you love a bargain. If you're an ecommerce company, stuck in all to familiar cycle of seasonal discounts, you may have already made a deal with the devil. What if we told you that the data tells us that discounting drives only short-term benefits, and that the long term your business would be stronger if you never offered percentage or dollar discounts?Discounting is tried and true, everyone does it – don't they? But it's tricky - firstly because it trains your audience to wait until you have a discount to buy from you. Worst of all, from a branding perspective, it can damage your brand.Joining Fallon in this episode to help us learn more about the data and help us discover business-boosting alternatives to discounting, is Andrew Forman! Andrew is the answer to the question, what do you get if you cross a Harvard Business School MBA welding investment banker with a mathematics and economics whizz treasurer of a nonprofit. He's a big brained and big hearted New Yorker, proud father and the CEO & Founder of Givz; the tool that lets you convert discounts into donations.
This is the perfect episode to kick off the season of giving! Gary and Shekar welcome Andrew Forman, Founder & CEO of Givz, a platform that provides customers with an alternative option to traditional discounts that give back to others. Andrew discusses the origin story of Givz, and what inspired him to combine his passion for charity with e-commerce. He explains how donation incentives rather than discounts are helping retailers see a lift in sales and consumer engagement.
Andrew Forman is the Founder and CEO of Givz, an organization that helps businesses, including SaaS companies, drive revenue and loyalty by allowing customers to choose donations over discounts. It's a brilliant concept that many of your clients have never seen before, especially in the sales process. Today, Andrew joins the show to discuss his background as an investment banker, his experience with non-profit organizations and how he came up with this innovative idea.Episode SponsorSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/Key Takeaways01:18 – Jeff introduces today's guest, Andrew Forman, who joins the show to discuss his journey from investment banker to SaaS founder, his involvement in non-profits, and the inspiration to launch Givz07:14 – How Givz works13:17 – The difference in consumer perception when they receive a personal discount versus one for charity15:32 – Andrew's entrepreneurial origin story19:12 – The role mentors have played in Andrew's success20:44 – The biggest lessons Andrew learned from his time as an investment banker25:15 – Jeff takes a moment to thank one of today's sponsors, Small Fish, Big Pond25:55 – How Givz can be used in a B2B market and, specifically, with SaaS companies31:06 – Where listeners can go to learn more about Givz31:58 – How Andrew came up with this revolutionary idea34:06 – Jeff thanks Andrew for joining the show and sharing his storyTweetable Quotes“I thought about what problems I had experienced in the world. And I think that is where I started Givz, having recognized that it was such a pain for brands and charities to come and work together when it should be a really seamless process. And so we started to build that.” (05:08) (Andrew)“Givz is building donation incentives for the future. So, what did incentives used to look like? They used to look like discounts. Now, buyers are becoming a bit more savvy. Hugely discounted brands are going out of business. It is something where you know that, ultimately, you get what you pay for. And so, if you're going to be paying hugely discounted prices, you're likely going to get lower quality product. Brands are starting to figure this out. They're starting to see, with new data analytics tools that are out there, that anyone who comes in via discounts are their lowest lifetime value customers. And so, you want to really drive, as a business owner, full-price purchases as much as you can.” (07:20) (Andrew)“And I think, from a consumer psychology standpoint, you're unlocking something extremely important within an individual's brain that says, ‘Yeah, this brand is not cheap. In fact, I'm paying full-price, but I'm getting money to give to any charity that I want to support while I'm getting this quality product.'” (12:58) (Andrew)“When you surround yourself with A-plus players, you have to become A-plus pretty quickly.” (24:45) (Andrew)“So, the way that it actually works is we have over 175,000 different charities in the database and most are covered. That said, if there's a charity that somebody started or you started that's not in there, you can get it added in less than forty-eight hours.” (29:04) (Andrew)“The goal here is to make donation incentives mainstream across industries. And I think we're well on our way.” (31:49)...
Givz operates under the premise that “donation-driven marketing” consistently outperforms discounts and costs less, “making it an attractive addition” to corporate marketing. This week we get to dive in and chat with Andrew Forman. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Givz. This innovative technology allows consumers to choose the charity of their choice and make a seamless donation based on spend. Prior to founding Givz, Andrew spent six years in investment banking and was the treasurer of a nonprofit organization. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Hamilton College. He lives in New York, is a proud dad of a 2-year-old daughter and a newborn son, and still tries to make time for recreational sports. . Tune in to learn more and follow Andrew & Givz. Instagram https://instagram.com/getgivz Twitter @getgivz https://www.linkedin.com/company/givz-inc/ https://www.facebook.com/getgivz Tiktok @getgivz You can download Givz's Shopify App here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findingyourrealm/message
Discounts are the default incentive to grow sales for many businesses. However, a change in consumer behavior is causing them to hack into margins and deteriorate brand value. In this episode, we speak to Andrew Forman about an alternative approach gaining traction in the marketing space, donation incentives! Starting in finance as an investment banker, Andrew decided to pursue an MBA degree at Harvard. After studying, he wanted to make a social impact while following his ambitions in business, culminating in him starting Givz; an e-commerce marketing platform with a twist. Givz is a digital commerce platform that grows sales, creates positive impacts, and reduces discount dependency through the implementation of donation incentives. We talk about donation incentives instead of discounts as an alternative to grow your business and increase sales while also doing good for your community and driving positive change. Hear how discount incentives work, how offering discounts only helps your brand in the short-term, why donation incentives will help grow your business, and the overall benefits for the consumer. Tune in to hear how aligning your impact goals with your brand can drive healthy business and help make the world a better place with Andrew Forman!Key Points From This Episode:A brief background about Givz and what they do differently.We learn about Andrew and his professional career journey.Details about how Givz started and became what it is today.The initial model Givz used and why it pivoted to its current model.He explains the motivation behind Givz and what the company aims to achieve.Find out about how he rebranded his business and attained the domain name.Benefits of using donation incentives instead of discounts.We unpack the impact of donation incentives on customer base and sales.Why he decided to study for an MBA degree at Harvard University. The biggest benefit studying for an MBA at Harvard University.Why using the same domain name for two business models caused confusion.Outline behind the psychology of discounts.How the donation incentive at Givz compares to similar approaches. Andrew tells us about the positive impact the Givz model has on customers.He shares what other brands could benefit from a donation incentive model.We discuss how free shipping works as a purchase incentive.Hear about the effectiveness of the donation incentive model on a brand. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Andrew Forman on LinkedInAndrew Forman on Twitter GivzGivz on InstagramGivz on FacebookGivz on Twitter Givz on LinkedInGivz on YouTubeGivz on TikTokHarvard UniversityTOMSModern Species Gage Mitchell on LinkedInEvolve CPGEvolve CPG CommunityEvolve CPG on YouTubeEvolve CPG email
Leonard has closeted himself away from the world, lost in his own space and mind. Desperate to avoid reality, his self-imposed isolation has become both his protection and his cage.As unexpected events drive him from the confines of his world, he is forced to confront the unknown where his fears are all too real. Faced with a choice, he must decide whether to stay sequestered and effectively trapped, or run for his life.Will Leonard overcome his own dire insecurities and flee, or will he remain trapped in a web of his own making?Cast (in order of appearance):Leonard: Graham RowatVictoria: Amber CollinsAuthor: Lee Andrew FormanScore: Nico Vettese of We Talk of DreamsSound Design: Daniel Foytik, of 9th Story Studios, LLCCover Art: Greg ShafferArt Director: Jeanette Andromeda of Jeanette CreationsA 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reserved.Support us on Patreon for ad free episodes and extra content.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Listen and Subscribe: iTunes | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | StitcherTHEMES:“The Lift Arrives, (Opening Theme Music):“Victoria's Music Box, (Victoria's Theme)”The Lift Closing Theme MusicComposed and Recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams www.wetalkofdreams.comFX:Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.comProducer / Editor: Meg WilliamsProducer / Editor / Creator: Daniel FoytikExecutive Producers: Amber Collins, Nico VetteseVisit The Lift: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Victoria's Twitter Victoria's Lift is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.comVictoria's Lift and all core characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without explicit written permission.Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC.
The kids, the grandparents, the babysitter,maybe your favorite aunt or uncle. That's it.孩子、祖父母、保姆,也许还有你最亲的姑姑或叔叔。要送礼的人就这么多。You can blame inflation for families knockingfriends, co-workers and extended families off your holiday gift lists thisyear.今年美国家庭只能把朋友、同事和亲戚从节日送礼名单上移除,要怪就怪通货膨胀。Persistent inflation – consumer pricesincreased by 8.5% in July over last year – has reshaped how Americans are budgeting foreveryday necessities and occasional indulgences. Prices are up for everythingfrom groceries to clothing, shoes, stationery items and more.持续的通胀——7月消费者价格同比上涨8.5%——已经改变了美国人花费在日常必需品和偶尔放纵上的预算。从食品杂货到服装、鞋、文具等各种商品的价格都上涨了。It's also forced many households to tap intotheir savings or rack up more credit card debt just to keep up with the highercost of living. Over the past year, credit card debt has jumped by $100billion, or 13%, the biggest percentage increase in more than 20 years.通胀导致的生活成本上升还迫使许多家庭为了维持生活而动用存款或欠下更多信用卡债务。过去一年来,美国的信用卡债务增加了1000亿美元,涨幅高达13%,创下20多年来的最大涨幅。What does all this mean for the upcoming 2022holiday shopping season? Less. A lot less.所有这些对即将到来的2022节日购物季意味着什么呢?意味着人们会减少开支,而且是大减。It'll be a stark contrast from last year's robust holidayperformance, according to a new forecast from consulting firm Deloitte.咨询公司德勤的最新预测显示,今年的节日销售业绩将与去年形成强烈反差。It expects retail sales for the key year-endgift-buying months of November, December and January to increase 4% to 6%. Thiscompares with a robust 15.1% increase for the same time frame last year.德勤预期年末送礼季(11月、12月和1月)的零售额将比其他月份增长4%到6%。相比之下,去年同期的增长幅度高达15.1%。The projected sharp pullback from last year“reflects the slowdown in the economy,” Daniel Bachman, Deloitte's US economicforecaster, said in a report. “Retail sales are likely to be further affectedby declining demand for durable consumer goods, which had been the centerpieceof pandemic spending.”德勤的美国经济预测师丹尼尔·巴赫曼在一份报告中称,相比去年零售额大减“反映出经济正在减速。零售业的销售额可能还会进一步受到耐用消费品需求下降的影响,而耐用消费品一直是疫情支出的核心。”The 15% growth in holiday shopping last seasonwas also largely due to the “uncommon circumstances surrounding thepandemic", namely the shift to spending on “things rather than experienceand the extra cash provided by the stimulus checks,” said Andrew Forman,associate professor of marketing, at Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb Schoolof Business.霍夫斯特拉大学弗兰克扎布商学院的营销学副教授安德鲁·福曼指出,去年节日购物季15%的增幅很大程度上也是由于“和疫情有关的特殊情况”,人们转而购买“物品而非经历”,同时还因为人们在经济刺激计划中获得了额外的现金。"This year's shopping season is likely tobe challenging for retailers,” he said.他说:“今年的购物季对于零售商而言将会不好过。”Among the gifting categories that are stillexpected to do well this year are clothing, toys and gift cards. Spending inrestaurants, entertainment and travel should also perk up, said Rod Sides, vice chair with Deloitte and head of its USretail and distribution practice.德勤副董事长兼美国零售批发业务负责人罗德·赛兹表示,今年仍将吃香的礼物类别是服装、玩具和礼品卡,餐厅、娱乐和旅游消费应该也会增加。"Overall, there will still be sales growthbut it won't be as dramatic as last year,” said Sides. “If there are fewer giftpurchases by consumers, expect to see even more holiday promotions than ever.”赛兹说:“总体来看,销售额会增长,但不会像去年的增幅那么大。如果消费者购买的礼物减少了,那么节日的促销活动可能会比以往更多。”Inflation won't be the Grinch that completelystole Christmas, according to Neil Saunders, retail analyst and managingdirector at GlobalData Retail.咨询机构GlobalDataRetail的零售业分析师兼常务董事尼尔·桑德斯表示,通胀不会完全“偷走”圣诞节。"Gifting will remain an important part ofthe holidays, but consumers will be much more frugal and practical in their gift spending. That meanscutting back on gifting to non-family members such as colleagues or friends, sogifting circles will shrink,” he said.他指出:“送礼仍会是节日的一个重要部分,但是消费者在送礼支出上会节俭务实得多。这意味着削减送给同事或朋友等非家庭成员的礼物,也就是说,送礼圈子将会缩小。”If consumers are planning fewer gifts, theywill likely try to make them more meaningful, said Saunders.桑德斯说,如果消费者计划送出的礼物变少,那么他们会努力让礼物更有意义。"They will be keen to ensure they arethings that are wanted rather than fripperies that are a bit of a waste ofmoney. Practical gifts will be in, including the gifting of cash and gift cardsso that recipients can choose exactly what they want,” he said.他说:“他们会确保礼物是对方想要的,而不是瞎花钱的华而不实的东西。包括现金和礼品卡在内的实用礼物将会成为首选,这样收礼者就可以选择自己真正想要的东西。”One area where there won't be much of acutback? Gifts for kids. Said Saunders, “Parents are always keen to pull outall the stops to ensure children have a great holiday.”不太会缩水的礼物是哪一块呢?那就是给孩子的礼物。桑德斯说:“父母们总是愿意倾尽全力,让孩子们度过一个快乐的节日。”英文来源:美国有线电视新闻网翻译&编辑:丹妮budget英[ˈbʌdʒɪt];美[ˈbʌdʒɪt]v. 谨慎花钱;把…编入预算; 为…做出安排n. 预算;政府年度预算adj. 低价的stark英[stɑːk];美[stɑːrk]adj. 完全的;荒凉的;光秃秃的;僵硬的;毫无修饰的adv. 一丝不挂,赤裸;完全;明显地;质朴地;突出地perk up英[pɜ:kʌp];美[pəkʌp]v.(使)活跃;(重新)活跃起来;使更有趣;(使)增值frugal英[ˈfruːɡl];美[ˈfruːɡl]adj.节省的,节俭的;朴素的;花钱少的;约
Discounting may seem like a tried-and-true tactic for driving online sales, but there's a growing community of industry professionals challenging this idea. Recent data suggests selling products for a discounted price can actually degrade the value of your brand. As a result, some brands are seeking alternative ways to incentivize purchases. On a recent episode of the Own Your Commerce podcast, Bold Co-Founder Jay Myers interviewed Andrew Forman, Co-Founder of Givz, a new Shopify add-on that is truly disrupting the discount. The Givz mission is clear: Create Donation Incentives to Drive Sales without Discounts. For example: “Spend $100 and we'll give you $20 to donate to charity.” To be clear, Forman doesn't think you should never have a sale again. Givz has been developed as an alternative to discounting that still drives conversions while speaking to today's conscious consumer. Let's look at some key reasons why this may be the right approach for your business. Discounting can degrade your brand Today many business professionals and entrepreneurs are wondering: Will discounting hurt my brand? Profitwell's Patrick Cambell, who appeared on the Own Your Commerce podcast in Season 1, says the higher the discount, the lower the LTV (customer lifetime value).This is based on data from over 4.2k subscription brands and makes a compelling case against over-discounting. Forman said he has also seen a lot of studies where continuing to discount ultimately degrades the relationship between the consumer and the brand; the customer is trying to get the lowest price possible and it becomes a race to the bottom. So while discounting may get customers in the door with an initial purchase, they may be less likely to become loyal, longtime customers as brands are unable to keep up with consumers expectations while maintaining healthy margins. On the other hand, Forman has observed brands offering donation incentives have customers that are more engaged and are quicker to become repeat purchasers. They are higher lifetime value customers — one case study saw a 22% increase in NPS score for people that donated versus people that did not. What Forman has noticed since launching Givz, is that donation incentives cause customers to be more engaged and increase the likeliness of become repeat customers. Donation incentives can outperform discounts The idea that over-discounting can degrade a brand is nothing new for marketers. Discounts have long been seen as a quick-win approach that won't necessarily guarantee customer loyalty or repeat purchase behavior. There's a reason most premium brands rarely discount, and when they do it's by small amounts or for special occasions. One surprising finding Forman has noticed since launching Givz, is that the donation incentives brands are able to offer are actually outperforming discounting in terms of conversion rate and overall revenue. Forman said, “we went in with the hypothesis that we could perform just as well as discounts and what we have come out on the other end finding is that oftentimes we are outperforming discounts.We actually tried a 50/50 AB test with tens of thousands of emails where half the email list got a 30% off coupon code, and the other half the email list got a 20% off coupon code, plus 20% to give back to a charity of their choice, and it converted in terms of revenue output 58% better.” These results may be linked to the rise of conscious consumerism as customers look for ways to make a positive difference with their dollar. “We believe that everybody, every brand will need to be using Givz in the next five years, and the main reason is because consumers are changing.” – Andrew Forman, Co-Founder and CEO, Givz Donation incentives appeal to today's conscious consumer More than ever today's consumer is motivated by decisions that will have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact. Slogans like “locally produced” and “ethically sourced” have become fixtures on just abo...
Andrew Forman, is the Founder and CEO of Givz, the marketing platform that's driving an important shift in retail behavior. From his groundbreaking idea came a better way to conduct business that's as simple as a discount but as impactful as a donation. His proven model has become imperative to the identity of the most socially conscious brands. And it's not just profitable, it's philanthropic, and actually changing the world. Givz Website: https://www.givz.com/For Extra Innings with Andrew Foreman, visit: https://bit.ly/RTBAndrewForman
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On the surface, discounts may seem like a great way to boost sales, but over time they erode your profits and can have a negative effect on consumers' perception of your brand. So, if not discounts, what tool can you use to entice consumers to increase their average spend? Andrew Forman believes donations are the ideal incentive. Andrew is the founder and CEO of Givz, a tool that gives eCommerce sellers instant access to hundreds of different charitable donation incentives without the endless red tape and paperwork. In this episode, Andrew explains how replacing discounts with donations increases conversion rates and boosts average order value. It also enhances customer loyalty by helping brands to be more authentic and socially conscious. According to Andrew, “Discounts hurt growth and come straight off your bottom line. More importantly, you run the risk of becoming known as a “discount brand” or becoming reliant on discounts to drive sales. Alternatively, donation incentives help to increase your average order value and drive social impact in a genuine and authentic way.” Andrew shares insights into the challenges brands previously faced when partnering with charitable organizations and how this inspired him to create Givz. We also discuss how the growing demand for social impact will affect the future of eCommerce, and the various tools and techniques brands can use to meet this demand. If you want to learn how to bounce back from your discount dependency, then this is a conversation you can afford to miss out on! Topics Discussed in This Episode: Andrew walks us through his entrepreneurial journey so far (02:36) What inspired Andrew to create Givz (06:23) Andrew explains the service that Givz provides (08:17) How Givz helps businesses increase engagement, ROI, and more (16:57) The “discount drug” and why brands should move away from discounts (21:39) Various ways eCommerce brands can be more socially conscious (23:50) How the growing demand for social impact will affect the future of eCommerce (25:45) The advice Andrew wished he had when starting out as an entrepreneur (27:46) How creating Givz has changed Andrew's life (33:25) Real-world examples of how Givz has benefited businesses (38:39) Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcast Empire Flippers Marketplace Givz Inveterate Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to attract new sales and increase your bottom line through the use of donation incentives!
On the surface, discounts may seem like a great way to boost sales, but over time they erode your profits and can have a negative effect on consumers' perception of your brand. So, if not discounts, what tool can you use to entice consumers to increase their average spend? Andrew Forman believes donations are the ideal incentive. Andrew is the founder and CEO of Givz, a tool that gives eCommerce sellers instant access to hundreds of different charitable donation incentives without the endless red tape and paperwork. In this episode, Andrew explains how replacing discounts with donations increases conversion rates and boosts average order value. It also enhances customer loyalty by helping brands to be more authentic and socially conscious. According to Andrew, “Discounts hurt growth and come straight off your bottom line. More importantly, you run the risk of becoming known as a “discount brand” or becoming reliant on discounts to drive sales. Alternatively, donation incentives help to increase your average order value and drive social impact in a genuine and authentic way.” Andrew shares insights into the challenges brands previously faced when partnering with charitable organizations and how this inspired him to create Givz. We also discuss how the growing demand for social impact will affect the future of eCommerce, and the various tools and techniques brands can use to meet this demand. If you want to learn how to bounce back from your discount dependency, then this is a conversation you can afford to miss out on! Topics Discussed in This Episode: Andrew walks us through his entrepreneurial journey so far (02:36) What inspired Andrew to create Givz (06:23) Andrew explains the service that Givz provides (08:17) How Givz helps businesses increase engagement, ROI, and more (16:57) The “discount drug” and why brands should move away from discounts (21:39) Various ways eCommerce brands can be more socially conscious (23:50) How the growing demand for social impact will affect the future of eCommerce (25:45) The advice Andrew wished he had when starting out as an entrepreneur (27:46) How creating Givz has changed Andrew's life (33:25) Real-world examples of how Givz has benefited businesses (38:39) Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcast Empire Flippers Marketplace Givz Inveterate Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to attract new sales and increase your bottom line through the use of donation incentives!
We had the pleasure of interviewing Dida Pelled over Zoom video. Brooklyn-based, Native Tel-Avivian, Dida Pelled, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz guitarist this side of the Mississippi. Pelled's ambitions took shape as a child, when, entranced by bebop, she sequestered herself from the world and resolved to master guitar, later earning a spot in the Israeli Army band before training at the New School on a scholarship to study jazz.She quickly made a name for herself in the New York jazz scene, recording with Jazz masters like Roy Hargrove and Gregory Hutchinson and touring the world. As her jazz star rose, Pelled felt a pull toward classic American songwriting, shifting her direction and redefining her voice.Love Of The Tiger, Pelled's upcoming album, is the product of a jazz prodigy gone rogue. The record was recorded both in isolation at her home and at Eli Crews' studio in upstate NY, alongside engineer Phil Weinrobe (Adrianne Lanker, Damien Rice), Guy Paz on drums and Andrew Forman on additional guitar. Love Of The Tiger is a love letter to the obscure, weaving across genres, twisting and turning with Pelled's ever-expanding range of musical abilities and interests.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DidaPelled #LoveOfTheTiger #lgbtq #LGBTQ+ #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod
Drive more sales and loyalty with the proven concept of ‘donations' vs discounts. An expert in this e-commerce innovation and founder of Givz explains!
You can make an impact while still earning a profit. Andrew Forman does this every single day. Andrew is the founder and CEO of the tech startup, Givz. Givz lets you convert discounts into donations. This adds a very tangible value of purpose and meaning to every sale. Learn how he started his entrepreneurial journey and how he found his aha moment. Discover why discounts are going away and how making a social impact is the way. Join Chris Swartz as he talks to Andrew about his business and the impact he and his team is making in the world. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact
Andrew discusses how you can easily implement this sales offer into your e-commerce store, brink and mortar store or any product or service and outperform "free shipping" or "discount" offers. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Givz. Prior to Givz, Andrew spent 6 years in investment banking and was the treasurer of a nonprofit organization. Givz is the e-commerce marketing platform that grows sales, creates social impact and reduces discount dependency. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Hamilton College. He lives in New York, is a proud dad of a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son, and still tries to make time for recreational sports. -------------------------------------- Sign up here for the EDGE's Weekly Newsletter and get BONUS content. It's FREE! -------------------------------------- Please Support this Podcast by checking out our Sponsors: Mad River Botanicals 100% certified organic CBD products. The product is controlled from seed to end product by it's owners. Use code: EDGE22 to get 10% off all your orders. Shop here>>> EPISODE LINKS: Givz PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: EDGE on Apple Podcasts Spotify: EDGE on Spotify RSS Feed: EDGE's RSS Feed SUPPORT & CONNECT Sign up here for the EDGE's Weekly Newsletter and get BONUS content. It's FREE! Twitter: Follow Brandon on Twitter Instagram: Follow Brandon on Instagram LinkedIn: Follow Brandon on LinkedIn *We respect your privacy and hate spam. We will not sell your information to others.
On this episode of Optimized Sales, Matt and Sean sit down with Andrew Forman, Founder and CEO of Givz, an eCommerce marketing platform that leverages charity donations to offset the traditional discounting model. Prior to founding Givz, Andrew spent 6 years in investment banking grinding away on very little sleep before he decided to take a step toward a more meaningful and family / health-focused life.
This episode features Andrew Forman, Co-Founder and CEO of Givz.com, a donation incentives solution for Shopify. We talk about why donations are a better option than discounts and how Shopify can merchants drive sales without discounts while reaching an increasingly socially-aware demographic.On the Show Today You'll Learn:Why discounts are so problematic for the long-term profitability of a business.Why discounts attract the wrong kind of customers.Why discounts grade the value of your brand.What the value of donations is for buyers.And moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite https://givz.com/Shopify App https://apps.shopify.com/convert-discounts-to-donationsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-givz/Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastPlease support the podcast by giving an honest Rating/Review for the show on iTunes!Share the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.Tag the podcast on Instagram @clauslauter and let me know what you like about it.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here._______________
Fascinating interview on the Ecommerce Odyssey Podcast with Andrew Forman, the founder of Givz. Givz enables any Shopify merchant to set up their own Amazon Smile style charitable donation service. Instead of opting for a discount, customer can donate their discount to a charity of their choice. I was unconvinced to begin with but in the end, I was sold on the idea!Things we talked about:How did you get the idea for givz?What problem does Givz solve?Why is this better than discounts?What is your pricing model?Are consumers driven by factors other than price?How are brands embracing social responsibility?What success have you seen?What has inspired you recently?Andrew talked to Trevor Ginn from vendlab.com, an eCommerce agency specialising in online marketplaces and e-commerce sales platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ecommerce-odyssey-podcast/message
Welcome to Own Your Commerce Season 2! We're kicking off with an episode we've been excited to share featuring Andrew Forman, Founder and CEO of Givz — the donation incentives app for Shopify. Founded in 2017, Givz is already disrupting the discount-heavy ecommerce space by giving brands the opportunity to offer donation incentives with purchases (Eg., spend a hundred dollars, get $20 to give to a charity of your choice). The amazing part is they are finding these sorts of offers actually can convert higher than traditional discounts. Today, forward-thinking companies work with Givz to grow sales and celebrate the personalized causes their consumers care about. Some of the topics we discuss are: Why discounts are so problematic for the long term profitability of a business. What factors modern consumers are really driven by other than price. How today's brands are embracing the move towards social good. How giving away money to give away can actually outperform a traditional discount. The business benefits of donation-driven marketing, plus some less intangible, longer-term positive effects. Personalized purpose and the future of conscious consumerism. Guest Bio Andrew Forman is the Founder and CEO of Givz, a donation incentives solution for Shopify. Prior to Givz, Andrew spent six years years in investment banking and was the treasurer of a nonprofit organization. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Hamilton College. He lives in New York, is a proud father of two, and still tries to make time for recreational sports. Links / Resources Givz Shopify app store link How to run high-converting ecommerce promotions without discounts 4 types of cause marketing (with examples) NPS score Venmo Charity Water
This week, we have Andrew Foreman. Andrew runs an architecture practice in Hawaii called Blueprint808. Andrew's practice has been awarded for consecutive years as Hawaii's Home + Remodeling Readers' Choice Architecture Firm. Blueprint808 specializes in custom home designs and is dedicated to improving the design and constructions that are completed in Hawaii. In this episode, we're going to talk about what it's like starting a small architecture firm from scratch and, specifically, Andrew's thoughts on embracing an innovative business model as he continuous forward with his practice. ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live Carpe Diem!
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My guest Andrew Foreman is a former banker, who after his MBA at Harvard Business School, decided to resolve a problem he experienced to make charitable giving smarter. Fast forward he took the leap, made a business pivot and became an entrepreneur. Today Andrew is co-founder and CEO of Givz, a high-growth tech platform created to resolve this problem. Andrew shared the story of his journey from banker to entrepreneur. During the transition there were many highs and lows. He described how he was feeling during the tough times of business challenges and things not working. Points of Discussion: Introduction (00:00) How did you decide to start a business? (01:47) Being called a wantrepreneur fueled Andrew's fire (03:35) What was the emotion around not going back to banking? (05:45) Beginnings of Givz and how it looks today (07:05) What were the big business pivots and how did you cope with them? (09:11) What were the changes for you as a business leader? (12:48) How do you deal with uncertainty? (13:51) After becoming a parent, how did that change you as a person? (15:17) Who were the people who influenced you? (16:57) What is your superpower? (19:08) What did you learn about yourself that you are going to bring forward? (20:36) What do you feel is your purpose in life? (21:55) Key takeaways (23:32) Additional Resources: More about Andrew Forman Learn more about Givz Follow me Instagram Visit my website
We keep it real here on Infinite Shelf. We don't paint a shiny varnish on a messy topic and gloss over the details. We put on our reality hats, face facts, and try to solve the problem as best we can. Today on the pod we'll do exactly that in my interview with Givz Founder and CEO, Andrew Forman. Listen now!
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Givz. Prior to founding Givz, Andrew spent six years in investment banking and was the treasurer of a nonprofit organization. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Hamilton College. He lives in New York, is a proud dad of a 2-year-old daughter and a newborn son, and still tries to make time for recreational sports. You can download Givz's Shopify App here.
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Andrew Forman has spent much of his life pondering how to make the biggest positive impact on the world. Becoming a volunteer or funding the volunteers? The quest for an answer led him down many paths that eventually inspired him to found a company aiming to make it easier for people to donate to charity. But though the ambition was sound, the lift was heavy. It turned out his company, Givz, was only the first step toward a better solution. Now Givz offers Shopify stores donation incentives as an alternative to discounts, helping eCommerce sites increase conversions and value by offering their customers to choose their favorite charities.
In this episode, Shopify merchants will hear about the problems with discounting, how the modern consumer is changing, and one innovative way you can adapt.As co-founder and CEO of Givz, Andrew Forman is helping Shopify merchants drive sales without discounts, while reaching an increasingly socially-aware demographic.Prior to Givz, Andrew was treasurer for a nonprofit, where the pains of accepting donations drove him to start Givz.Show LinksGivz.com/unofficial - Get 3 months freelolibeautyCharity NavigatorSponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - (To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".Try Bold Product Upsell, free trialSave 20% on Turbo, a blazing fast Shopify theme - Use code KURT20 at checkoutImprove your shop's search engine ranking with Venntov SEO Meta ManagerNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.
In this week's episode of the eCom Ops Podcast, Norbert Strappler is joined by Andrew Forman, Founder and CEO of Givz. They discuss Andrew's journey from an Investment Banker to a fundraiser at Givz, how Givz as is a SaaS-based company helps eCommerce stores to increase ROI, and tips on winning and customer's loyalty.
**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix and CartText** We as a brand genuinely care about what you care about as a human - is the core of Givz. In the first part of this Feature, we have Andrew Forman, Founder, and CEO of Givz, a brand that helps companies show they care through an innovative charitable donations SaaS platform. Andrew was in investment banking for six years. His employer allowed him to work for a non-profit during his spare time. Through this experience, he learned that there was no quick and easy way to send money to charity. He wanted to find a solution to this problem. Andrew eventually came up with Givz, which is localized and accessible too. In part 1, we talked about: People he is grateful for; Overview of the brand; How Millennials and Generation Z view charity and brands; How they are sustainable for both planet and brands; Their win-win scenario; What inspired him to start Givz; His background; How they are accessible, localized, and personalized; and so much more. Join Ramon Vela and Andrew Forman as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Givz, visit: https://givz.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world’s most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by CartText. Are you interested in improving your Abandoned Cart Recovery rates? Cart Text is Powered by real people, not bots, not AI, real people. Cart Text will contact & engage with your customers in real-time to make the sales you missed. One by one, CartText will convert your abandoned carts, churned subscriptions, and billing-related issues using live agents + SMS. Real people, getting the job done. To learn more, visit https://carttext.com/
**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix and CartText** “The more touches, the better,” Andrew states in the second half of this Feature. Andrew Forman, Founder and CEO of Givz, tells us the story behind the brand's name. How the previous owner resisted then handed the “Givz” domain and eventually became a fan of the SaaS platform. According to Andrew, from a marketing standpoint, promoting your Givz program is essential for its success. Pushing it on email and social media sites in the form of ads can help spread the word. Also, key in your promotion strategy is highlighting that your customer has a hand in deciding where their donation goes. In part 2, we discuss: How the brand got its name; How Givz implemented its idea; The push for an email-based solution; How brand owners can promote; What is the criteria for using the platform; The ultimate personalization tool; and so much more. Join Ramon Vela and Andrew Forman as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Givz, visit: https://givz.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world’s most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by CartText. Are you interested in improving your Abandoned Cart Recovery rates? Cart Text is Powered by real people, not bots, not AI, real people. Cart Text will contact & engage with your customers in real-time to make the sales you missed. One by one, CartText will convert your abandoned carts, churned subscriptions, and billing-related issues using live agents + SMS. Real people, getting the job done. To learn more, visit https://carttext.com/
Today’s episode is brought to you by HiConversion Recommend. Get real-time personalization to spark your Shopify store's growth. Algorithmically launch product recommendations based on the same machine learning technology used at Amazon.com.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Andrew Forman the CEO and Co-Founder of Givz. They are building the first purpose-driven performance platform for Shopify brands.Most brands are trying to get away from discounts as much as possible. It attracts the wrong type of consumer and ultimately devalues the brand by training buyers to think that the ticket price is not what the goods actually sell for. Consumers are demanding some sort of purpose-driven activity from the stores they shop at now more than ever. Givz now provides Shopify companies with the ability to replace traditional discounts with donations year-round. Forward-thinking companies work with Givz to grow sales and champion the personalized causes their consumers care about.What You Will Learn TodayA unique and impactful way to increase your marketing ROI.Why a Shopify brand's purpose is the key to its longevity.A new solution to reduce and redirect the $50B in discounts that are given each year.Why now, more than ever, do customers want to buy from companies that share their values.Links And Resources MentionedGivzGivz Case StudiesFirst 100 Orders Free With Givz - Thanks Andrew!Thank You For ListeningI really appreciate your choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast and its sponsors. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.I would also be so grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show on iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our entrepreneurial audience, and I read each and every one personally!Growth Mindset?Listen to the eCommerce Fastlane Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play. Subscribe to the show and get notifications when new episodes are released.Episode Sponsor: HiConversion Recommend Today’s episode is brought to you by HiConversion Recommend powered by Amazon Personalize – product recommendations with the same AI used on Amazon. With a 5-star rating on the Shopify App Store, HiConversion Recommend helps time-poor ecommerce teams to drive more new revenue from their existing web traffic. One-click Shopify integration, dozens of ready-to-go recommendation templates, effortless reporting, and a hands-free 7-day Product Recommendation Challenge, make it easy to put Amazon’s own AI to the test on your storefront.Do you have 50+ products and $1M+ in online sales? If so, learn how to claim your seat and start your 7-Day Product Recommendation Challenge for Shopify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here's an age old question: how do you make marketing a force for good in the world? Welcome to the world of Andrew Forman's win-win-win business strategy. Win 1: Generate piles of money for philanthropic causes. Win 2: Provide people an avenue to do some good while also getting the stuff they want. Win 3: Use companies' intrinsic motivation to improve their bottom line through a marketing strategy that will maximize Win 1 and Win 2. Givz wasn't the company Andrew intended to start, but as is the case with most entrepreneurs, he listened to the needs of his clients and the reception of the customers to pivot into a business model that had real traction and could grow into a substantial company. The premise is simple: what if those discounts that companies offer you (Buy NOW and get 20% Off!) changed slightly, so that instead of getting to keep a few dollars for yourself, you were able to donate that money to a cause you cared about. And, well, that's basically it. But the story gets a whole lot more intricate from there. What Andrew and his team needed to prove was that people would actually prefer the charity option over keeping the money for themselves. And that companies could get as good a return on the charity model as they could on the discount model. And that the money would actually go to causes which would do right by the people they set out to help. A tall order, but one he was up to the task for. Givz has donated over $1,000,000 to charities of their members choosing while proving to businesses that people are at least just as, if not more likely to be compelled by an altruistic message (give to charity) than a self serving one (get a discount). Perhaps, humanity, we've got a shot. In addition to the planet saving and the business modeling, stick around for the wholesome father talk, because who doesn't love that.
How does a musician deal with a lack of inspiration? What's the process for writing songs for Goodfight? How did Andrew go from jazz school to creating an indie rock band? What's music therapy and why does it matter? All this gets answered and more with musican from the band Goodfight - Andrew Forman. CHECK OUT Goodfight's Music: (Spotify) https://tinyurl.com/1ma36vp3 (Bandcamp) https://goodfightgoodfight.bandcamp.com/ (SUBSCRIBE - New Episodes Released Every Monday @8am) Episode #018 Show notes: www.purpleelephantcollective.com/radio/eps-18 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/purple-elephant-radio/support
In this episode I am joined by Andrew Forman and we break down Week 2. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otherbermanshow/support
In this episode we dive into the weird start of this years preseason with my friend Andrew Foreman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otherbermanshow/support