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I always knew this day would come, I just didn't know when... Until now. We have officially sold our e-commerce brand Remy+Roo!  In this episode, I share the big news and some thoughts and feelings behind the decision. If you need help with your brand or business please reach out at www.andyisom.com   Big things coming!

We love bringing you all the incredible success stories of Amazon sellers in our community!   Today we meet Matthew.   Matthew has a goal of being a stay-home dad with his stay-home wife because of the business he's building - and they are well on their way! We love sharing the successful journey's of students from our Facebook group and our ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and today we have another great one.   After starting in Feb of 2024, Matt has built a fantastic business and he shares all the details with us generously on this episode!   Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/B0R8i6W0S0o   Check out today's sponsor: eCommerce Accounting LLCCindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course has helped thousands of you, and her team can handle your books completely, plus help with income tax prep and tax planning. Remote, professional, eCommerce-focused. Visit bit.ly/ECAMeet to schedule a time with her team today.   Show note LINKS:   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life Wholesale training: ProvenAmazonCourse.com - Proven Wholesale Sourcing module is one of several courses in the PAC library.   Tools we recommend - Astro Advanced Analytics (for scanning wholesale lists): astroadvancedanalytics.com SmartScout: SilentJim.com/ss 3PMercury: https://3pmercury.com/friends Keepa: SilentJim.com/keepa PrepCenterNetwork: Find a partner to receive and process your inventory, making it possible to be an Amazon reseller from anywhere in the world   Today's guest: Matthew Borger

Arielle Loupos is the founder of Flower Girl, a sustainable period underwear brand designed to help women feel safe, confident, and in flow with their bodies. With over a decade of experience in eCommerce and digital marketing, Arielle launched Flower Girl to challenge harmful menstrual products and create underwear women can wear on or off their period made with body-safe materials. Beyond selling underwear, Arielle's mission with the brand is to empower women to live in harmony with their cycles vs. working against it.  Website: https://flowergirl.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowergirl.co_/ Contact: hello@flowergirl.co ___________________________ GROWING WITH GARRETT NOW LIVE - watch below ⁠www.informedpregnancy.tv⁠ Code: GK30 ___________________________ Need The Nipple Diaper now? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop on Amazon today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kozekozemama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kozekozemama ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@garretnwood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOP with 20% off, use THANKYOU20 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kozekoze.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Garrett: garrettkusmierz@kozekoze.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

เปิดพอดแคสต์เอพิโสดนี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด วันนี้ E-Commerce และ Social Commerce กลายเป็นความปกติใหม่ของคนไทย แพลตฟอร์มต่างๆ มีอิทธิพลราวกับเป็น ‘ห้างสรรพสินค้า' ในโลกดิจิทัลที่ใหญ่ที่สุดที่เราเคยมี และเป็นศูนย์กลางตั้งแต่การผลิตเนื้อหา (Content) จนถึงการค้าขายเชิงพาณิชย์ (Commerce) ครบจบในที่เดียว อย่างไรก็ตาม ห้างสรรพสินค้าแห่งอนาคตที่ใหญ่ที่สุด กลับเริ่มถูกพูดถึงว่ามีพลังอำนาจมากเกินไป และอาจนำไปสู่ ‘พฤติกรรมผูกขาด'  Executive Espresso เอพิโสดนี้ ฉายภาพความเปลี่ยนแปลงที่เกิดขึ้นจากพลังอำนาจของอีคอมเมิร์ซ เผยให้เห็นความเสี่ยงที่อาจเกิดขึ้นกับธุรกิจและผู้ประกอบการไทย พร้อมทางออกและข้อเสนอที่ต้องเร่งแก้ไข เพื่อปรับตัวไปสู่โลกการทำธุรกิจแห่งอนาคต

Eugene Chew is the Global Chief Operating Officer at BikesOnline.com, a leading direct-to-consumer cycling retailer in the U.S. and Australia and the exclusive distributor of Polygon and Superior bikes.From the early days of the internet to scaling a global Ecommerce operation, Eugene has built a career at the intersection of creativity, data, and operational excellence. Before joining BikesOnline, he led digital transformation as Chief Digital Officer at J. Walter Thompson (WPP) and served as Greater China Regional Head at Lion (Kirin).At BikesOnline, Eugene and his team are redefining what it means to sell complex, logistics-heavy products online. From solving “dirty freight” challenges to perfecting the post-purchase experience, he's proving that operational rigor and creative problem-solving can turn friction into a competitive moat.Beyond Ecommerce, Eugene is also an avid cyclist, gardener, and tea enthusiast — running Tea Urchin, his aged tea business that reflects his love for craftsmanship and detail.Whether you're scaling a DTC brand, optimizing supply chains, or navigating global expansion with a lean team, Eugene offers an inside look at how to balance creativity, data, and discipline to build a sustainable business that lasts.This episode also mentions insights from Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless on rethinking global fulfillment, and Kyle Hency of GoodDay Software on building better systems for modern Shopify brands.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:38] Intro[01:36] Naming a brand that stands the test of time[02:09] Predicting automation in ad buying early on[05:01] Learning innovation from China's all-in-one model[06:01] Balancing innovation with Western logistics limits[08:55] Recognizing the shift toward direct brand work[10:12] Shifting from service work to physical operations[11:50] Managing cash flow under market uncertainty[12:31] Stay updated with new episodes[12:41] Helping founders scale beyond day-to-day ops[13:27] Finding opportunity in a pandemic-era pivot[14:01] Designing packaging that simplifies assembly[15:30] Diversifying suppliers to reduce risk exposure[17:48] Protecting margins from tariff and fraud risks[19:01] Choosing Shopify for flexibility and speed[22:36] Hiring agencies to guide complex migrations[25:05] Training teams before adding new integrations[27:18] Episode Sponsors: Electric Eye & Heatmap[29:59] Partnering with experts where specialization wins[31:58] Gaining perspective from cross-industry learnings[34:27] Avoiding costly trial-and-error learning[36:34] Prioritizing projects with impact and simplicity[41:20] Managing cost challenges in global logistics[44:50] Preparing for tariffs with flexible strategiesResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubePremium bikes at unbeatable prices, direct from manufacturers bikesonline.com/Follow Eugene Chew linkedin.com/in/eugenechewMentioned episode with Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpbeHvv3_1QMentioned episode with Kyle Hency of GoodDay Software: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQNsUfgl9E4Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

An epic rant on how social media has changed so much in 2025. Social media marketing and growing an audience on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc - is just a crazy landscape. Would love to hear your thoughts on this in the comments....

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show,  Ross sits down with Dusty Holcomb, seasoned executive and founder of Arcqus Group, to talk about what it truly means to lead in today's complex world. With over two decades of experience leading high-growth companies in logistics and eCommerce, Dusty shares powerful lessons on embracing vulnerability, building with intent, saying “no” to distractions, and remaining anchored in purpose. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or people leader, this conversation offers insights on self-leadership, scaling effectively, and building transformative leadership habits. Packed with real-world stories, frameworks, and actionable wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for those playing the long game. 1. Vulnerability in Leadership How Dusty overcame surface-level transparency. Leadership as a learned, active behavior. Advice for leaders hesitant to open up. 2.  Leading Through Chaos and Saying No A Red Stag story: Saying no to a dream client to stay aligned with brand promise. Anchoring every decision in first principles and mission clarity. Use thinking time and decision frameworks to combat shiny object syndrome. Tool: “What am I saying no to if I say yes to this?” 3. Challenges Facing Modern Leaders More decisions than ever before (hello, AI). Being “ruthlessly focused.” Framework: “Distill it to three—and then to one.” 4. Habits, Rhythms, and Self-Leadership Why self-care isn't selfish. Quarterly reviews and morning/evening routines. Framework: Accountability through public commitment. 5. Creating Safe Spaces for Growth How vulnerability leads to transformation in small groups. Real stories of powerful breakthroughs and support in cohorts. 6.  Three Key Lessons Dusty Would Tell His Younger Self Trust your gut (and verify it). You're in the seat for a reason. Surround yourself with good mentors and advisors. 7..  On Gut Feelings and Building Confidence Exercises to validate gut instincts. Frame tough decisions: “What's the worst that could happen?” 8.  Breaking Imposter Syndrome Tools for building conviction and clarity in your role. Practice "the gap and the gain" mindset. 9 . Mentorship: How to Find and Add Value to a Mentor Don't chase billionaires – start with thought leadership and inner circle. Great mentors learn from your questions. “We often teach what we most need to learn.” 10.  3 Pain Points Most Leaders Face Frustration vs. results gap. “Why does everything fall on me?” Leadership loneliness and isolation. 11. Coaching Execution Starts with Clarity & Alignment Execution problems often stem from unclear expectations. Solving upstream issues unlocks downstream performance. 14. The Role of CEOs: Vision and Connection A CEO's job is connecting purpose, vision, and plan. Always be teaching and reinforcing the why. Resources & Tools:

Ever wonder if you can truly compete with overseas manufacturing from right here in the U.S.? In this rerun episode, I sit down with David Heacock, CEO of Filterbuy.com. David shares how he grew a family business into a $250M powerhouse, all while keeping production entirely on U.S. soil. Listen in as David walks us through how he reverse-engineered a product line that could thrive domestically, why logistics are his real competitive advantage, and how he scaled from a rough startup phase to a massive manufacturing and distribution network. We also dive into his early bets on Amazon, his thoughtful approach to leadership, and what building a sustainable legacy looks like in today's shifting economy. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/5av3vunf  Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

In a climate where most consumers are concerned about tariffs (84%) and inflation (80%), the holiday season is poised to be a battlefield for retention and revenue. Optimove's Moshe Demri, SVP of Global Revenue, joins Future Commerce to walk through the 2025 Consumer Holiday Shopping Report and explain why the “charm customer” (those responsive to modest 10%-15% discounts) may be the key to sustainable growth.The Cherry-Picker's DilemmaKey takeaways:Meet the three customer archetypes: Full-price buyers who purchase regardless of promotions, cherry pickers who chase deep discounts and rarely return, and "charm customers" who respond to modest 10%-15% discounts and show the highest retention rates over time. (The fourth archetype: Brian)Transparency as a competitive advantage: Brands that communicate their promotional calendar early (like telling customers in October "this is the only Black Friday promotion you'll see from us") build trust while competitors exhaust and frustrate their audiences.Post-holiday retention begins at checkout: Collecting gift-giving data and offering time-sensitive follow-up promotions can transform one-time gift purchasers into repeat customers. The key is creating urgency without devaluing the brand.Communication requires quality, not quantity: Dodging customer fatigue is worth the awareness risk.  Dialing back from daily to weekly emails might be the better move for companies this year.Strategic budget allocation matters more than discount depth: Want to boost long-term profitability and brand equity? Give your VIP customers high-value discounts and experiences, not low-tier cherry-pickers who are unlikely to stick around. From the Episode:Optimove's 2025 Holiday Shopping ReportNew Modes: 2025 UpdateLearn more about this episode's sponsors, Optimove, Aptos, and Future Commerce Plus. Associated Links:Check out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This segment from the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, explores OpenAI's game-changing announcement: ChatGPT Instant Checkout. Users can now purchase items directly from Etsy sellers and over 1 million Shopify merchants without ever leaving ChatGPT. Chris and Anne debate whether retailers should embrace or block bot traffic, discuss the implications for traditional e-commerce funnels, and explore what "GEO optimization" means in an agentic AI world. With Etsy stock jumping 16% and Shopify up 6%, this feature could reshape how consumers discover and buy products forever. Is this the Google of 2025? Will retailers prepare for agentic shopping experiences or get left behind? Tune in for expert analysis on the biggest e-commerce shift in years.

Send us a textMissed the masterclass? This August compilation covers SEO, PPC, ranking fixes, and indexing.Sellers learn how to improve keyword targeting, use strike zone terms, and optimize product listings.Includes live coaching on Amazon titles, alt text, backend search terms, and A+ content indexing.See how real sellers handle keyword performance reports, phrase match campaigns, and ranking drops.Still on page 2? Book a call now to fix what's blocking your best keywords from ranking: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxuYour brand is too good to be hidden, book an eCommerce strategy call and reach customers directly: https://bit.ly/4kOz6rrWatch these videos on YouTube:You're Losing DTC Sales Over These Simple Mistakes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUl0QIPuj8&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=8Amazon Is Spying on Your DTC Site Right Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiw06RkO6no&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=13-------------------------------------------------Running ads with no results? Download our PPC guide and stop throwing money at the wall: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXMissing traffic? Our SEO toolkit shows what your listings are missing, and how to fix it fast: https://bit.ly/457zjSlCrises kill momentum. Grab the Amazon Crisis Kit before your next product issue hits: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0#AmazonSEO #AmazonSellerTips #KeywordRanking #StrikeZoneKeywords #FBAOptimization00:00:00 - Intro and Welcome to August Masterclass  00:01:40 - Strike Zone Keywords vs Search Query Performance  00:04:35 - How PPC Impacts SEO and Ranking  00:08:22 - Broad Match vs Exact Match: When and Why  00:10:55 - Missing ASIN Data in Search Query Reports  00:13:18 - Using Competitor Data to Prioritize Keywords  00:16:44 - Strike Zone Definitions and Real Examples  00:19:30 - Exact vs Broad Campaign Layering Strategy  00:23:00 - How Search Query Data Works with Low Velocity Products  00:26:40 - What Happened to Pink Keywords and What It Means Today  00:30:16 - When to Remove Keywords from Titles and Bullets  00:34:45 - How to Avoid Losing Rank When Editing Listings  00:38:15 - Why Systems, Not Experience, Drive Results at MAG  00:41:22 - Brand Strategist Playbook: SOP Walkthrough  00:45:30 - How MAG Prioritizes SEO Tasks for Real Impact  00:49:40 - Strike Zone Execution: Real Walkthrough  00:53:10 - Best Places to Add Keywords for SEO  00:56:30 - Keyword Stuffing: When It Hurts and When It Helps  01:00:00 - How to Keep Your Best Ranking Keywords Safe  01:03:40 - Phrase Match vs Exact Match for ACoS Control  01:06:55 - Amazon Testing Shorter Titles + AI Indexing Impact  01:11:00 - Brand Strength vs SEO for Indexing  01:14:25 - Broad Match Keyword Spend and Organic Rank Boost  01:17:40 - Why Phrase Match Is Easier to Control  01:20:10 - Title Density and Ranking Strategy  01:23:30 - A+ Content Alt Text: What Still Indexes  01:27:50 - Misspellings, Spanish, and Hidden Keywords in Alt Text  01:31:10 - How to Use 100-Character Alt Text to Index  01:35:00 - Using Helium 10 for Title Density Research  01:38:10 - Where to Edit Alt Text Inside A+ Content  01:42:00 - How to View Alt Text Using Free Chrome Extension  01:45:15 - Top 2 SEO Courses You Should Take Next  01:48:40 - Why You Can't See Competitor SEO in SQP Reports  01:51:50 - Premium A+ Content Layout and Indexing  01:55:05 - EBC vs A+ Fields and What Amazon Indexes  01:59:30 - SOP Simplicity: How MAG Gets Results Faster  02:03:40 - MAG Internal QA Process and Feedback Loop  02:07:10 - Support the show

Work with Jordan personally at ⁠⁠www.ecommerceos.co⁠⁠Work with social commerce club at ⁠⁠www.socialcommerceclub.com⁠⁠Get 27 strategies in 27 days at ⁠⁠https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/27-strategies⁠⁠Join Tiktok shop elites mastermind at ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/tiktokshopelite/aboutWorking with high GMV creators can make or break your TikTok Shop success—but most brands are doing it wrong. In this episode, I break down the biggest mistakes brands make when approaching top creators and how to avoid them. From weak outreach strategies to low commissions and poor communication, I'll share exactly what turns creators off—and what gets them excited to work with your brand.I'm Jordan West—former BC Ambulance paramedic turned entrepreneur. I've built 8 brands, 2 agencies, a software company, and a restaurant. Today, I help eCommerce brands unlock social commerce growth through TikTok Shop, YouTube Shopping, and beyond.In this episode of eCommerce Entrepreneurs with Jordan West, you'll learn:✅ The #1 mistake brands make when pitching high GMV creators✅ Why commission structure matters more than you think✅ How to build long-term creator partnerships that actually drive sales✅ The quick win brands can implement today to get creators saying “yes”

MORE STAFFINGRecruit, onboard, and train incredible virtual professionals in the Philippines with my friends at More Staffing by visiting ⁠https://morestaffing.co/af⁠. RICHPANELCut your support costs by 30% and reduce tickets by 30%—guaranteed—with Richpanel's AI-first Customer Service Platform that will reduce costs, improve agent productivity & delight customers at http://www.richpanel.com/partners/ajf?utm_source=spotify//Colin McGuire is the co-founder of Boomn and the CEO of Glimmr. Follow Colin on X at https://x.com/colinvmcguire.//TikTok views don't always equal profit—but they can unlock massive growth. In this episode, Colin McGuire of Glimmer breaks down how 40 million TikTok views in 96 days turned a small haircare brand into a cultural force that landed on shelves at Target and beyond.Colin explains why TikTok Shop is rarely a profit engine on its own, but how it can serve as a break-even growth flywheel that fuels cultural relevance, media coverage, and retail buyer interest. You'll learn the exact tactics Glimmer used: affiliate seeding, influencer bursts, GMV Max amplification, and micro-influencer flywheels - to engineer virality and parlay it into retail expansion.If you're an eCommerce operator weighing where to invest next, this conversation reveals how TikTok Shop impacts not just DTC revenue, but also Meta performance, Amazon sales, and long-term retail strategy. It's a candid look at the tradeoffs between profitability, virality, and sustained brand growth.//CHAPTER TITLES:00:02:00 - How I Grew Glimmr00:07:01 - Importance of Community For Beauty Products00:10:06 - The Impact of TikTok Viewership00:17:55 - When The Revenue Doesn't Match The Views00:22:23 - The Issues With TikTok Shop 00:27:07 - Ad Tactics vs Brand00:33:41 - Selling Products In Target00:35:57 - Colin Breaks Down His TikTok Strategy00:44:21 - Using Affiliate Influencers For Awareness00:48:19 - Let Your Product Speak For Itself//SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS!//ADMISSIONGet the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠//FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Il y a des secteurs où personne n'a envie de mettre les pieds. Trop risqués, trop bouchés, trop en recul. L'alimentation infantile coche toutes les cases : natalité en chute libre, rayons saturés, concurrence installée depuis des décennies. C'est pourtant là que Popote a décidé de se lancer en 2017.Huit ans plus tard, Laurent Kretz reçoit Tiphaine Beguinot, directrice générale de la marque, qui s'est finalement imposée comme un acteur majeur du baby food en France. Avec plus de 4 000 points de vente, l'entreprise affiche une trajectoire ascendante, passant de quelques milliers à 7 M€ de chiffre d'affaires en 2024, avec un objectif fixé à 10 M€ cette année. Dans cet épisode :00:00:01 – Introduction & rencontre avec Tiphaine Beguinot00:03:16 – Le lancement de Popote & les défis d'un marché dominé par les géants00:06:31 – Concurrence indirecte : fait maison & évolution des modes de consommation00:11:06 – Histoire familiale & premiers projets entrepreneuriaux00:23:14 – Branding & positionnement : de l'image trop “léchée” à plus d'authenticité00:24:50 – Croissance : du DTC au B2B (Naturalia, Biocoop, pharmacies) & refus de la GMS00:42:51 – Stratégie prix & produit : positionnement premium, bundles & diversification 00:51:18 – E-commerce & tech : passage à Shopify, abonnement, arbitrages & perspectives Et quelques dernières infos à vous partager :Suivez Le Panier sur Instagram @lepanier.podcast !Inscrivez- vous à la newsletter sur lepanier.io pour cartonner en e-comm !Écoutez les épisodes sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify ou encore Podcast AddictLe Panier est un podcast produit par Cosa, du label Orso Media.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Has ChatGPT changed e-commerce forever? New Amazon ad tax updates, the return of a new Project X series, and more top stories on this week's Weekly Buzz.

Dan and Ian share 5 money tips for bootstrappers—from prioritizing personal finance and investing to getting in the company of other entrepreneurs. Follow this playbook and you could build wealth without a 7-figure exit (spoiler: only about 5% of businesses achieve this.) Free resource below! LINKS Share your thoughts on the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week's sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week's sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) FREE RESOURCE: Personal Financial Dashboard for Bootstrappers (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Li7LuETq2k8tfXSC9WrB-xTwtm_YOkxZOFBOT-bk8CM/edit?gid=1717697031#gid=1717697031) Olly Meaking's musings on entrepreneurship and crossing 7 figures ARR: (https://x.com/helloitsolly/status/1971549899188580447) Hang out with us at DCBKK this month (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Connect with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS Audio: (00:00:50) How Dan Got Fired For Having Too Many Ideas (00:02:07) 5 Money Tips for Bootstrappers (00:03:00) Tip #1: Focus on Your Knowledge, Skillset, and Business Model (00:04:14) Case Study: Olly Meakings, Founder of Senja.io (00:07:13) Tip #2: Be Realistic About Your Liquidity Potential (00:11:42) Tip #3: Keep Your Second Bottom Line Sacred (00:16:47) Sponsor Shout-out: Smash Digital (00:17:43) Sponsor Shout-out: SPP.co (00:18:44) Tip #4: Be a Bull About 1 Non-Business Thing (00:23:47) Tip #5: Surround Yourself With Other Entrepreneurs CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: How to Get Rich on X With a Fake Persona (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/get-rich-fake-persona) How to Instantly Improve Your Lead Pipeline by 20-50% (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/improve-your-lead-pipeline) Why $120K From Your Biz Beats $150K at a Job (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/balancing-wealth-freedom-mindset)

Launched with $4000 in 2020, footwear brand Larroudé scaled to 550 staff and nine-digit revenue within five years using vertical integration and a direct-to-demand model.For more on Larroudé and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Aaron Schwartz is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Orita.ai, a software company that improves email deliverability. He is also an advisor and investor in various commerce tech companies, including Passport and EcoCart. Previously, Aaron built and managed the DTC brand Modify Watches and was the President of Loop. In this episode… Email remains a core channel for reaching customers, but brands often misuse it. As customer acquisition costs climb and competition intensifies, many brands resort to blasting their audiences with more campaigns, only to see engagement fall and customers unsubscribe. How can companies harness smarter strategies to keep customers engaged without burning them out? According to eCommerce veteran Aaron Schwartz, the answer lies in data-driven retention marketing. Over-sending emails may provide a short-term lift, but ultimately damages deliverability and customer trust. By tapping into customer behavior data, brands can determine when someone actually wants to hear from them, creating more meaningful engagement. Shifting from a marketer's mindset to a consumer's perspective — and using modern analytics instead of outdated rules of thumb — can transform email, SMS, and direct mail into profitable retention channels. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant talks with Aaron Schwartz, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Orita.ai, about retention marketing best practices. Aaron discusses why brands must move past intuition and embrace data, how machine learning enables smarter segmentation, and why balancing timing with customer preferences drives higher ROI.

Every once in a while, I meet a toypreneur whose journey reminds me why I started this podcast… and today's guest is one of those people.In this episode, we're bringing back the story of a Toy Creators Academy grad who went from leading sales at Mattel to launching a heartfelt plush brand that's changing bedtime for kids everywhere.Meet Gerardo Davila, the creator of Angelitos Mágicos, a magical line of plush guardian angels that deliver encouraging messages to children overnight. What started as a way to comfort his own daughter turned into a product with purpose, backed by positive psychology and wrapped in cultural love.Even though Gerardo spent years in the toy industry, he still joined Toy Creators Academy to learn how to bring his vision to life. In this episode, he shares how the program helped him overcome the challenges of solo creation, especially in areas like packaging, retail strategy, and website optimization.Inside this episode:What sparked the idea for Angelitos Mágicos (hint: it involved childhood nightmares and a clever mom!)Why even toy industry veterans can benefit from structured learning and supportHow small changes to his website and packaging made a big impactWhat it takes to prep a brand for retail shelves, and future global expansionFeeling inspired to bring your own toy idea to life? Learn more about Toy Creators Academy at www.toycreatorsacademy.com.Listen for these Important Moments![00:04:54] - Learn why even a seasoned Mattel exec realized he needed help navigating solo toy creation and how structured guidance can fast-track your launch.[00:08:03] - Get inspired by how a parenting moment turned into a toy brand that helps children feel safer and more confident.[00:10:56] - Discover how shifting from eCommerce to retail requires a whole new packaging strategy and what details matter most on-shelf.[00:13:41] - See what it really takes to go from selling online to getting your toy into stores.[00:16:47] - Planning to expand beyond your home country? Hear what Gerardo is doing to adapt his toy line for the U.S. and beyond.Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showPopular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy IdeasYour Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps >> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

Join Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton for a timely conversation with Max Garland, Senior Reporter at Supply Chain Dive. In this episode, they break down the biggest stories shaping logistics and e-commerce right now—from Target's next-day delivery expansion and FedEx's 2026 rate hikes to the rise of regional carriers like OnTrac and Veho. They'll also unpack how the end of the de minimis exemption is reshaping international e-commerce and what it means for businesses adapting to new rules.Packed with insights on technology, customer experience, and the future of supply chain operations, this discussion is a can't miss for anyone navigating today's rapidly evolving logistics landscape.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgarland/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- The Power of Partnership: Building Long-Term Success with Automation Integrators: https://bit.ly/3Ie1WUOWEBINAR- Real stories: People first - Leadership lessons in driving digital supply chain transformation: https://bit.ly/3INxtNwWEBINAR- The Optimized Digital Transformer: Key Concepts for Enhancing Modern Leadership: https://bit.ly/4gGWCGgWEBINAR- Reengineering supply chain planning: How to get more bang for your buck in 2026- https://bit.ly/3VahMCQWEBINAR- Optimizing End-to-End Logistics: Efficiency, Collaboration, and Innovation- https://bit.ly/4ml2TZhWEBINAR- Empowering Decision-Making in 2026 with Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/3W7swlLThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/breaking-news-now-ecommerce-shake-ups-1487

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso, Chris and Anne discussed: OpenAI's announcement of ChatGPT Instant Checkout with Etsy (Source) Early data showing Costco's extended hours for Executive Members may be a home run (Source) Amazon's decision to close all Fresh stores in the UK (Source) Sprouts Farmers Market opening 20 in-store coffee shops in California (Source) DoorDash launching ‘Going Out' with restaurant reservations and in-store rewards (Source) And AWS's Daniele Stroppa also dropped by to help us hand out September's Retail Tech Startup of the Month. There's all that, plus dirty soda, Vegas transportation preferences, and whether Chris would spare a square in a Chinese public toilet. Music by hooksounds.com #RetailNews #OpenAI #ChatGPT #CostcoExecutive #AmazonFresh #SproutsCoffee #DoorDashReservations #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #RetailTech #GroceryInnovation #InstantCheckout

BEHIND THE SCENES STUDIOWork with the same Meta Ads creative production team that Andrew does with Behind The Scenes Studio, a More Staffing sister company: https://www.btsstudio.co/.FERMATCreate funnels the same way you create ads with FERMAT by visiting ⁠⁠https://fermatcommerce.com/af//Most media buyers run “test campaigns” on Meta to find creative winners. But after months of testing and reevaluating, I've eliminated test campaigns entirely—and performance has improved.In this episode, I break down my updated approach to creative testing on Meta ads:- Why launching ads directly into scale campaigns works better than test campaigns- How manual bids and target ROAS outperform auto-bid setups- What to do about false negatives and why they're overblown- When (and how) to use “warm-up” campaigns or flexible ads to boost performanceIf you're an eCommerce operator or growth marketer struggling with wasted ad spend, suppressed creatives, or inefficient testing structures, this guide will give you a repeatable framework for smarter testing and scaling.//CHAPTER TITLES:00:01:15 - Setting Up An AJF Growth Ad Account00:04:19 - Changing My Tone On Test Campaigns (Use Scale Ads)00:07:23 - Why Your Ads Get Low Spend?00:17:40 - How Did We Test My Hypothesis00:21:05 - Scale The Winning Ads00:27:10 - Efficiency Is THE PATH to Scale00:34:04 - The Results Of Running Test Campaigns00:34:50 - The Warmup Campaign Strategy00:38:24 - Flexible Creative Categories00:44:10 - What Ad Campaigns Truly Work?//SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS!//ADMISSIONGet the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠//FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we dive into how AI agents are changing customer support (CX) and operations for DTC brands.Dom Steil, CEO and Founder of StateSet, shares how his platform automates complex tasks like warranty replacements and subscription changes while keeping a personal touch.He explains the difference between AI agents and chatbots, how to maintain data safety and security, and why brands in hyper-scaling mode should adopt this technology to handle increased ticket volume.Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI agents automate complex customer outcomes.What iCommerce (intelligent commerce) means for DTC.Why speed and 24/7 service builds customer trust.How AI agents save customers from subscription cancellation.What integration with DTC tech stacks looks like.How multi-language support works for international brands.What guardrails prevent AI from making errors or "hallucinating".Why hyper-scaling brands need AI to avoid scaling OPEX.What the future of AI-to-AI agent communication is.How to prepare operations for BFCM volume surge.Links & Resources Website: https://www.stateset.com/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/domsteilX/Twitter: https://x.com/domsteilGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/55m5sdds______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/

Scaling an e-commerce business from six to seven figures is an exciting milestone—but it’s also where many founders hit costly roadblocks. In this insightful episode, Jaryd Krause sits down with award-winning e-commerce mentor Jodie Minto, founder of the seven-figure fashion brand iland co., host of the Online Store Success podcast, and certified digital marketer, Meta Ads specialist, and life coach. Jodie built her global fashion label from scratch while raising a young family, working full-time, and living in the Middle East—before scaling it to seven figures with customers and stockists around the world. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to grow an e-commerce business beyond six figures, avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way, and prepare for a successful exit. Jodie shares her unfiltered journey of scaling and then strategically de-scaling her brand, the lessons from her first failed exit attempt on Flippa, and how she ultimately secured an all-cash sale to an outside buyer. You’ll learn: ✔️ The two biggest mistakes brands make when trying to jump from six to seven figures✔️ Why scaling too fast can backfire—and how to know when to pull back✔️ The mindset traps that lead to burnout and how to avoid them✔️ What to expect when selling your business (and how to recover if a deal falls through)✔️ How to align business growth with life goals for long-term fulfillment Whether you’re scaling toward seven figures, planning for an exit, or simply want a healthier approach to growth, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone who’s been through it all.

Cherie Hoeger is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saalt, a woman-owned period care brand known for its sustainable, reusable cups, discs, and leakproof underwear. With expertise in leveraging education-driven customer engagement and innovative sales channels, Cherie has led the company to become the #1 period care brand on TikTok Shop. Before Saalt, she worked as a technical writer for over a decade and launched multiple ecommerce ventures. As a social entrepreneur, she has steered Saalt's mission to donate tens of thousands of cups and underwear globally to fight period poverty.  In this episode… Turning prospects into buyers is a challenge for many ecommerce brands — especially for products that need extra explanation before customers commit. How can brands build trust quickly and address FAQs in real time? Learn how a sustainable period care company engaged both loyal fans and first-time shoppers by employing live events. What strategies, team dynamics, and content secrets contributed to its rapid increase in sales? Cherie Hoeger, an expert in sustainable period care products and live social selling, illustrates how live commerce can cut long buying journeys from months to minutes. Cherie shares how her team at Saalt used TikTok LIVE sessions to answer questions on the spot, educate new audiences, and drive over $100,000 in sales in just 90 days. She delves into the ideal product price point for success, how to find and train team members to host live events, and why pairing hero products into a branded routine increases customer lifetime value. In this episode of Minds of Ecommerce, Raphael Paulin-Daigle interviews Cherie Hoeger, Co-founder and CEO of Saalt, about leveraging TikTok LIVE selling to fuel rapid ecommerce growth. Cherie discusses gathering customer feedback during live sessions, how to combine daily organic content with live events, and strategies for creating complementary products that boost average order value and build long-term brand loyalty.

Retail is experiencing seismic shifts, and businesses that don't adapt risk becoming irrelevant overnight. In this compelling episode of Talk Commerce, recorded live from Shop Talk Fall in Chicago, host Isaac Morey sits down with Pano Anthos, founding member of XRC Ventures, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping consumer behavior and business operations. Their conversation reveals why traditional e-commerce strategies won't survive the next wave of technological disruption.About Pano AnthosPano serves as a founding member of XRC Ventures, an investment firm operating at the intersection of consumer behavior and technology. His expertise spans venture capital, retail innovation, and emerging technology trends that impact how businesses connect with customers. Pano's investment philosophy centers on understanding consumer adoption patterns to predict corporate technology trends. He's particularly focused on agentic AI applications across supply chain management, customer support, and e-commerce optimization. His insights come from years of observing how consumers embrace new technologies before enterprises catch up. Throughout his career, Pano has maintained that studying consumer behavior provides the clearest roadmap for understanding where business technology is headed next.Episode SummaryPano explains why XRC Ventures focuses on consumer behavior as a predictor of technological advancement. "Consumers are responsible for two trillion in spend and a massive portion of our GDP," he explains. "They tend to be relatively much faster early adopters of technology than corporations." This philosophy drives their investment strategy and provides unique insights into market direction.When discussing agentic AI, Pano breaks down the concept into four essential components: autonomous planning, adaptive reasoning, tool integration, and goal orientation. "AI to figure out the rules. You have to really lay out the rules first," he emphasizes. "That's the misconception of autonomous AI is that it will make decisions within boundaries. But you have to set those boundaries or you get nothing."The conversation takes a practical turn as Pano shares examples of agentic AI in action. He describes an investment opportunity involving supply chain automation where AI intercepts and processes manufacturer communications. "There's a very set of manual tasks today," he explains. "This team out of Israel has figured out how to automate using an LLM to basically take all those messages they're going back and forth and make decisions based on the rules that have been set by the organization."For small e-commerce businesses, Pano delivers stark advice about the changing landscape. "Your website is toast," he warns. "Unless you are a fashion-oriented product where discovery is important and inspiration is important and it's truly discretionary, the chat engines are going to take over." He demonstrates this point using Perplexity Shopping, showing how consumers can research, compare, and purchase products without ever visiting a brand's website.The discussion reveals how AI-powered shopping platforms threaten traditional cross-selling strategies. "You are, you know, for that transaction, yes. To build some brand awareness, maybe. Cross-sell, absolutely not," Pano states. This fundamental shift forces businesses to reconsider their entire customer acquisition and retention strategies.Pano's advice for content teams reflects the urgency of this transition: "Start using the engines and asking all the questions that any consumer and they give you all the questions that consumers can ask and go figure out whether you're in the top three or top one or top two." He stresses the importance of understanding where brands rank in AI responses and working backward to improve visibility in source content.The conversation concludes with predictions about Google's future. "The judges in the trial that just came out last week or two weeks ago, it's pretty obvious that the judge knows that what we all know is Google search in the traditional SEO, SEM world, it's over," Pano observes. He compares Google's potential fate to previous tech giants, noting how quickly market leaders can become irrelevant when disrupted by superior technology.Key Takeaways• Consumer adoption drives innovation: Consumers spend two trillion dollars annually and adopt technology faster than corporations, making them the ultimate predictor of future trends• Process documentation is crucial: Successful AI implementation requires clearly defined rules and boundaries before automation can begin• Reddit has become the new SEO: Chat engines prioritize Reddit content over traditional website reviews, fundamentally changing how brands build credibility• Website traffic will decline dramatically: Hard goods businesses face inevitable traffic drops as consumers turn to AI-powered shopping experiences• Transparency is the new currency: AI engines expose product quality issues that brands previously could hide through marketing• Google's dominance faces serious threats: Traditional search is being replaced by conversational AI interfaces that provide instant, comprehensive answersFinal ThoughtsThe retail revolution isn't coming—it's already here, reshaping how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products. Pano Anthos delivers a clear message: businesses must abandon traditional web-centric strategies and embrace AI-powered commerce platforms or risk obsolescence. The winners won't be those with the prettiest websites but those who understand how to position themselves effectively within AI-driven discovery systems. As we navigate this transformation, one question remains: will your business become an agent of change or merely another victim of technological disruption?Connect with XRC Ventures:https://xrcventures.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/xrcventureshttps://www.instagram.com/xrcventuresFollow Talk Commerce on your favorite platform:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkcommerceBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkcommerce.bsky.socialApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-commerce/id1561204656Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Alx6N7ERrPEXIBb41FZ1nTwitter: @talkingcommerceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk-commerceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingcommerceWebsite: https://talk-commerce.com/

If you're thinking about selling your online business, there's one part of the process that can make or break your deal: due diligence. Many sellers underestimate how important it is, and how much control they actually have over the process. In this week's podcast episode, Greg sits down with Ahmed Raza, founder of Rapid Diligence, to unpack the realities of due diligence and how sellers can prepare to maximize their exit. Ahmed starts by breaking down what due diligence really is and the steps sellers should take long before they go to market. He explains which diligence requests sellers can push back on, and the most common due diligence myths and misconceptions. Ahmed shares how buyer habits have evolved over the past few years and how, in some cases, due diligence can actually help sellers negotiate a higher sale price. We also dive into due diligence success rates, negotiation strategies when diligence turns tricky, and the typical timeline sellers should expect as their business works its way through the due diligence process. If you're planning an exit, this episode will help you avoid costly surprises, protect your leverage, and position your business for a smoother, more profitable sale. Topics Discussed in this episode: What is due diligence, and how sellers should prepare for it (03:53) How due diligence changes over different business models (11:16) Analyzing key man risk and team diligence (17:33) Due diligence requests that sellers can push back on (26:14) Biggest due diligence myths and misconceptions (29:17) How buyer habits have changed over the last few years (34:26) When due diligence can help you sell your business for more  (39:08) Due diligence success rates (41:50) How to negotiate better deals and work around due diligence issues (46:07) How long the due diligence process takes on average (49:21) Mentions:  Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Rapid Diligence Sit back, grab a coffee, and get the insider's perspective on what really happens during due diligence.  

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Noah Knoblauch, Head of eCommerce and Retail Media at Suave Brands Company. With a background at Procter & Gamble and deep experience in private equity environments, Noah shares what it takes to rebuild iconic brands like Suave and ChapStick for modern commerce.Noah explains how he started from scratch following the brand's spin-off from Unilever and Haleon, focusing first on profitability and operational foundations before investing in content or storytelling. From strategic bundling to keyword-level retail media planning, Noah gives a transparent look at what actually drives results in the private equity-backed world of consumer goods.He also shares how he thinks about team structure, omnichannel planning, and the future of social commerce for mass brands looking to stay relevant in emerging platforms.Key takeaways:Profitability is the foundation. Noah prioritized assortment, packaging, and pricing to unlock growth before touching brand content.Retail media drives more than clicks. Strategic investments helped drive in-store velocity and strengthen retailer partnerships.Private equity changes everything. Noah outlines what marketers should know before joining a private equity-backed business and how to thrive in the model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special 5th anniversary episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast marks a milestone: five years of insights, disruption, and conversations with the world's most innovative retail thinkers. We reflect on the pod's origin story during the early COVID lockdowns, tracing its evolution from Steve's book Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption into an industry-leading show featuring CEOs, founders, and thought leaders shaping global commerce. They share highlights from an impressive guest roster, including Scott Galloway (whose episode remains the most downloaded in the show's history), Artemis Patrick of Sephora, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply, Chris Nicholas of Sam's Club, Joe Kudla of Vuori, and Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker. Each clip showcases the powerful themes of customer centricity, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of remarkability.The centerpiece of the episode is a deep and engaging conversation with Seth Godin, returning for his sixth visit. Seth—bestselling author of classics including Purple Cow—first inspired the very language of “remarkability” in Steve's book and the podcast itself. Here, Seth reflects on why being remarkable matters more than ever in an era where “average is dead.” He warns leaders that chasing efficiency or “suck less” strategies won't suffice; brands must create conditions where customers want to talk about them. He draws a sharp distinction between simply being “better” through incremental improvements and being truly remarkable in ways that spark conversation, loyalty, and cultural resonance.Seth also delves into the impact of AI as the biggest societal shift since electricity. Rather than reducing costs by outsourcing tasks, he urges retailers to harness AI to enable new projects and creative possibilities. He illustrates this with his latest Kickstarter project—AI-driven card decks designed to spark learning, decision-making, and storytelling. For Seth, experimentation and accessible tools are the gateway to innovation, and he emphasizes that risk-taking in the AI era costs little but delivers exponential learning.Together, Michael, Steve, and Seth explore enduring themes: knowing who it's for and what it's for, the value of continuous improvement, and why shunning non-believers is essential to staying authentic.  About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Klaviyo Just Launched Customer Hub: Is It Worth It for Your eCommerce Store? Klaviyo just quietly rolled out a brand-new tool called Customer Hub, and it might be the next big thing for your eCommerce biz… or just another shiny object. Either way, it deserves a closer look. In this episode, we're breaking it all down—from the good, the bad, and the meh. I'm laying out what Customer Hub actually is, how it works, and whether it's a smart addition to your tech stack… or just another distraction. What you'll learn: What Klaviyo's Customer Hub actually does and how it compares to Shopify's native tools Who this new feature is actually good for (and who should skip it) Why I'm not 100% sold on it, even though it's kinda cool The pros, the cons, and the sneaky AF launch strategy What features are missing and why that matters How to know if your customers will even use it My fave alternatives and how to test before you commit _______   Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/348   _______   Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership   _______   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683     This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:  Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy  

9 - In this episode, Vira and Andriy break down what you need to do to get your email automations ready for the busiest shopping time of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

If you're thinking about selling your online business, there's one part of the process that can make or break your deal: due diligence. Many sellers underestimate how important it is, and how much control they actually have over the process. In this week's podcast episode, Greg sits down with Ahmed Raza, founder of Rapid Diligence, to unpack the realities of due diligence and how sellers can prepare to maximize their exit. Ahmed starts by breaking down what due diligence really is and the steps sellers should take long before they go to market. He explains which diligence requests sellers can push back on, and the most common diligence myths and misconceptions. Ahmed shares how buyer habits have evolved over the past few years and how, in some cases, due diligence can actually help sellers negotiate a higher sale price. We also dive into due diligence success rates, negotiation strategies when diligence turns tricky, and the typical timeline sellers should expect as their business works its way through the due diligence process. If you're planning an exit, this episode will help you avoid costly surprises, protect your leverage, and position your business for a smoother, more profitable sale. Topics Discussed in this episode: What is due diligence, and how sellers should prepare for it (03:53) How due diligence changes over different business models (11:16) Analyzing key man risk and team diligence (17:33) Due diligence requests that sellers can push back on (26:14) Biggest due diligence myths and misconceptions (29:17) How buyer habits have changed over the last few years (34:26) When due diligence can help you sell your business for more  (39:08) Due diligence success rates (41:50) How to negotiate better deals and work around due diligence issues (46:07) How long the due diligence process takes on average (49:21) Mentions:  Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Rapid Diligence Sit back, grab a coffee, and get the insider's perspective on what really happens during due diligence.  

Rajeev Hans and Naresh Ram discuss the opportunities found at intersection of digital transformation and AI in manufacturing. Rajeev is CTO at AAXIS, a company at the forefront of helping manufacturers accelerate digital transformation. Naresh is Chief AI Officer; both are experts in modern eCommerce platforms, AI, and enterprise software. Listen as these thought-leaders explore leveraging data and AI to drive smarter, more connected manufacturing systems. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an Amazon FBA and eCommerce business created in July 2021 in the technology niche. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $53,684.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/87923 to learn more about this business.

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an eCommerce and Amazon FBA business created in October 2018 in the baby care and apparel & accessories niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $4,031.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/87590 to learn more about this business.

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an Amazon FBA, Amazon FBM, and eCommerce business created in September 2010 in the jewelry niche. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $4,869.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/84179 to learn more about this business.

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, september 30th! here's what's making waves in the tech world: ai safety bill sb 53: california's new legislation introduces transparency rules for major ai labs, including openai and google deepmind. it focuses on incident reporting and whistleblower protections, stirring diverse reactions from tech companies. openai's in-chat "instant checkout": introducing a revolutionary shopping feature that allows u.s. chatgpt users to make purchases directly from etsy and shopify merchants, potentially transforming e-commerce interactions. legal troubles for charlie javice: the former fintech startup founder of frank has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud, tied to inflated user numbers in a $175 million deal with jpmorgan chase. alex's ai-driven recruiting platform: this startup secures $17 million to improve its ai-based job interview tool, aiming to revolutionize the hiring process and compete with giants like linkedin. deepseek's "sparse attention" model: launching the v3.2-exp model, deepseek promises significant cost reductions in long-context ai tasks. open weights are available, offering researchers a chance for enhanced efficiency. stay tuned for more of tomorrow's intriguing tech developments!

Julie Wainwright is the visionary founder and past CEO of The RealReal, the luxury resale giant that disrupted the fashion industry and redefined what it means to build a billion-dollar brand. In her new book, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion Dollar Business that Rocked the Fashion Industry, she pulls back the curtain on the grit, resilience, and unfiltered truths behind her journey. Wainwright doesn't just share the glossy wins—she dives into the hard decisions, the fundraising hurdles, and the bold power moves that turned an idea into a publicly traded company with over $1 billion in revenue. With candor and wit, she explores what most people get wrong about building at scale, how to know when it's time to exit, and the real strategies women need to win in male-dominated spaces. Time to Get Real is part playbook, part memoir, and all inspiration—a masterclass from a founder who changed the conversation around luxury, sustainability, and what it really takes to bet on yourself.In this episode, Julie also discusses:Being at a major crossroads and owing it to yourself to start your own businessPioneering circular fashion and making sustainability mainstream in luxuryConfiscasting fake goods Which brands never go out of styleTaking the company public in one of retail's most talked-about IPOsBreaking barriers in fundraising as a woman in a male-dominated spaceWe hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Julie's journey and the growth of TheRealReal. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.Be sure to check out TheRealReal at www.therealreal.com and on Instagram at @therealrealRated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPostThis episode is brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

I recently posted in our Facebook group looking for anyone who : was new to our group was a bit skeptical had many questions was willing to be on our podcast I found a great candidate! You're about to meet Michael. He volunteered, and we had a great discussion about: ungating done for you business models drop shipping 3PMercury for new sellers the various ways to build a great business on Amazon what it means to "fill the underserved and understocked shelves" in Amazon's massive warehouse networks... And much more.   Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/IWDO6oFVAb8   Check out today's sponsor: eCommerce Accounting LLC Cindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course has helped thousands of you, and her team can handle your books completely, plus help with income tax prep and tax planning. Remote, professional, eCommerce-focused. Visit bit.ly/ECAMeet to schedule a time with her team today.   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/mistakes - The common mistakes new sellers make if they aren't trained by qualified coaching or courses   3pmercury.com/friends - The best price on 3PMercury.com software   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - The low cost step-by-step group coaching classes for new ProvenAmazonCourse.com students   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11        

Dave discusses the recent SEC allegations against Tai Lopez, who is accused of running a Ponzi scheme through his acquisition of legacy retail brands. He dives into the details of the accusations, the flaws in Lopez's business model, and comparisons to other entrepreneurs like Alex Hormozi. What happens to Tai Lopez now? Will he go to jail?    Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today.   Tai Lopez is one of the biggest "entrepreneur turned influencers" in the industry, with 2.5 million subscribers on Youtube, 3 million on Instagram, and 1.1 million on Tiktok.    The SEC has come forward with allegations against Tai Lopez and his business partner, Alex Mehr, for running a $112 Million Ponzi Scheme and defrauding their investors.    A Ponzi Scheme, by definition, is a "form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors with funds from more recent investors."    That means that Tai Lopez and Alex Mehr are allegedly misallocating funds to provide an illusion of great profit margins, leading to more investors buying in on their alleged "success" when they were just using that money to pay their first few investors.    Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Tai Lopez's Controversy 03:01 - Allegations of a Ponzi Scheme 05:47 - Business Model Flaws and Comparisons 08:56 - Public Perception and Future Implications As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

Today on our show:What the Hell Will Happen At Tiktok?Ryder Releases New eCommerce StudyKlaviyo Innovations Made Possible By Different Ecosystem ApproachOpenAI Announces They Are Pursuing Ads- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Rithum.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweeklyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Sabir Semerkant stands out in the e-commerce industry as a visionary leader with a deep understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to sustainable growth. With over 25 years of experience, he has developed the Rapid2X protocol, a comprehensive framework that empowers businesses to build strong foundations and achieve remarkable success. Sabir's approach is not about quick fixes but about creating lasting value through strategic insights and a focus on the core drivers of business growth. His mission is to help e-commerce brands unlock their full potential by optimizing every aspect of their operations. Beyond traditional strategies, Sabir emphasizes the importance of brand storytelling and agility. He believes that a compelling narrative can differentiate a product in a crowded market, fostering customer loyalty and engagement. His insights are backed by a proven track record, with clients experiencing exponential growth through the meticulous application of the Rapid2X protocol. Sabir's dedication to helping businesses thrive is evident in his commitment to sharing his knowledge and expertise, shaping the future of e-commerce one brand at a time. For those seeking to transform their e-commerce business and achieve sustainable growth, Sabir's expertise offers a clear path forward. His insights and methodologies provide the tools needed to navigate the complexities of the industry and achieve lasting success. To learn more about how Sabir's approach can benefit your business, visit his website and discover your potential for remarkable growth. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeremy Barker is the founder and CEO of Murphy Door, best known for transforming hidden doors and space-saving furniture into a thriving direct-to-consumer brand. From humble beginnings to Fortune's Most Innovative Companies 2025, Jeremy has built Murphy Door into the industry leader in functional design and custom craftsmanship.With Murphy Door, Jeremy is redefining what it means to blend utility, aesthetics, and engineering. What started as a bold idea, turning bookcases into fully functional hidden doors has scaled into a multi-million-dollar business recognized nationwide. By combining product innovation with viral social media, Murphy Door has grown from scrappy startup to household name.Jeremy's story blends grit with vision. From serving as a firefighter and paramedic, to living out of his car while learning how to face failure head-on, to now running one of America's most innovative companies, he's proof that persistence and transparency can turn customers into lifelong advocates.Whether you're scaling a DTC brand, looking to harness social media for growth, or exploring how AI and software can reshape customer experience, Jeremy offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to build with purpose and why owning mistakes early is the fastest path to building trust.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:43] Intro[01:16] Turning bold ideas into real products[02:04] Growing sales with early Facebook ads[07:05] Securing patents to gain attention[09:32] Stay updated with new episodes[09:42] Turning mistakes into loyal fans[14:56] Managing expectations with transparency[17:08] Simplifying processes to prevent confusion[19:00] Owning mistakes to improve clients' trust[20:11] Episode Sponsors: Electric Eye & Heatmap[22:52] Leveraging partnerships to fuel growth[24:01] Empowering customers to tell stories[26:42] Rewarding referrals with revenue share[31:12] Learning to test before scaling spend[34:53] Preventing conflicts with partner clarityResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeCustom-built, multi-purpose hideaway doors murphydoor.com/Follow Jeremy Barker linkedin.com/in/jeremy-barker-02007648Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Disa Pratt, the Chief Sales Officer for Vetnique, joins us to share her remarkable journey in sales leadership. From her early days at Procter & Gamble to leading a thriving pet wellness brand, Disa unveils the strategies that have driven her success. With Vetnique's unique veterinarian-formulated solutions, founded by Dr. James Bascharon, standing out in the competitive pet wellness market, Disa explains how delivering results and being part of supportive company cultures have been pivotal in her career. Her passion for sales and her dedication to building teams resonate throughout the conversation, offering inspiration and practical insights for aspiring leaders.  The art of building successful sales teams comes alive as Disa reflects on her foundational training and mentorship at Procter & Gamble. Her experiences underscore the importance of product knowledge, understanding merchandising dynamics, and cultivating strong buyer relationships. She passionately describes how mentorship has not only shaped her leadership style but also helped her nurture future leaders. Disa reveals the key attributes she seeks when assembling her sales teams—proven track records, cultural fit, and the adaptability necessary for high-growth environments—all while fostering a positive and supportive culture that encourages growth and innovation.  Leadership and accountability in sales take center stage, with Disa discussing the power of vulnerability and feedback in developing as a leader. The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) comes into play as a tool for maintaining accountability and enhancing organizational clarity. Additionally, we explore the critical role of CRM systems, not just as a tool for efficiency but as a catalyst for strategic decision-making through data analytics. Disa emphasizes the need for skilled analysts who can convert raw data into actionable insights, ensuring that sales teams are empowered to achieve excellence. Join us for this engaging episode that offers a wealth of experience and strategies from one of the leading voices in sales leadership.  Disa Pratt is a seasoned sales and business development executive with over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth for both start-ups and global CPG brands. She currently serves as Chief Sales Officer at Vetnique, where she leads sales strategy and retail expansion across major outlets like Chewy, Petco, Walmart, and Target.  Her background spans sales, strategy, eCommerce, marketing, and omnichannel execution, with leadership roles at Zesty Paws, Solid Gold, HALO, and New Chapter (P&G). Disa is known for her data-driven, collaborative approach and proven success in building strong retail partnerships.  She lives on a 40-acre farm in western Massachusetts with her two rescue dogs, Olive and Odie, and is passionate about pet wellness and fostering animals.    Quotes:  "In sales, it's all about results. Promise made, promise kept. Deliver on your numbers and the rest will follow."   "Mentorship has been a cornerstone of my career. Strong mentors believed in me, thrust me into roles I wasn't ready for, and stood by me as I grew."  "Vulnerability isn't a weakness in leadership; it's a strength. Embracing imperfections and learning from them fosters a culture of growth and innovation."   "CRM systems are more than just efficiency tools; they're catalysts for strategic decision-making when aligned with organizational goals."     Links:   Disa's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/disa-pratt-2baa2653/ Vetnique - https://vetnique.com Find this episode and all other Sales Lead Dog episodes at https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog/ 

INTELLIGEMSIntelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20.RICHPANELCut your support costs by 30% and reduce tickets by 30%—guaranteed—with Richpanel's AI-first Customer Service Platform that will reduce costs, improve agent productivity & delight customers at http://www.richpanel.com/partners/ajf?utm_source=spotify//Sean Agatep is the cofounder and COO of Vincero, an 8-figure men's accessories brand, and Tidal, a global staffing agency connecting you with great global talent. Learn more about Vincero at http://vincerocollective.com/.//Most founders source from China, but very few have lived inside the supply chain for five years. In this episode, Sean Agatep from Vincero Collective shares how that experience gave him and his partners a deep advantage in manufacturing, supplier relationships, and building a profitable eCommerce brand.You'll learn how Vincero grew from a Kickstarter project into an eight-figure accessories business by mastering supply chain complexity, negotiating with dozens of suppliers, and building redundancy that most operators ignore. Sean explains how their time in China shaped decisions around product development, margins, and growth — and why Vincero chose stability and profitability over chasing hyper-growth.If you're an eCommerce operator facing margin pressure, struggling with supply chain inefficiencies, or deciding between scaling fast versus building sustainably, this conversation will give you frameworks and hard-earned lessons you won't find anywhere else.//CHAPTER TITLES:00:02:19 - What Is Vincero?00:03:36 - Approaching Growth In The Business00:06:56 - My Team Moved To China00:13:18 - Supplier Relationships00:19:17 - Does Supply Chain Differ Between Types of Products?00:26:21 - Stability = Peace of Mind00:29:22 - Introducing A New Product To Your Brand00:35:17 - Brief Dive Into A New Business For Sean00:41:45 - Acquisition Ambitions00:45:43 - What Approach To a HoldCo Is Sean Taking?//SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS!//ADMISSIONGet the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠//FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we dive into the challenge of selling products across the diverse markets of Europe.Nicolas Appert, CEO of Lengow, shares why Europe is a huge market of 30 small, unique countries with different rules, languages, and payment habits. He explains how localization is key, going beyond simple translation to include cultural understanding and regulatory needs like VAT and sizing.Nicolas also reveals strategies for smaller brands to find success by working with niche marketplaces and how Lengow's automation platform helps sellers navigate this complexity to expand across the continent.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why Europe is a constellation of 30 small, different markets.What localization is beyond simple product translation.Why cultural DNA impacts product descriptions and details.How to choose the right European country as an entry point.What marketplaces besides Amazon offer niche opportunities.How Lengow's AI adapts pictures and handles catalog conversion.What the future of product search looks like with AI agents.Why brands need a stable home business before European expansion.How understanding competitor pricing drives sales strategy.What the NetAmplify and NetMarket tools simplify for sellers.Links & Resources Website: https://www.lengow.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lengow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-appert-98a85/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4rtwh5dx______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/

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David Heath and Randy Goldberg turned Bombas from a scrappy Indiegogo campaign into the most successful Shark Tank investment of all time—now valued at $3.4 billion. In this interview, the Bombas co-founders share how a simple insight about homelessness sparked a mission-driven sock company, how they bootstrapped their way to product-market fit, and the strategies that allowed them to scale profitably in one of the most competitive eras of eCommerce. From bootstrapping and fundraising to Shark Tank, celebrity endorsements, and building a brand people love, this episode is a masterclass in combining profit with purpose. What you'll learn from this interview: • How Bombas grew from a $140K Indiegogo campaign to a $3.4B business • The one-for-one donation model and why it worked when others doubted it • Bootstrapping tactics that fueled growth before raising outside capital • The Shark Tank experience and why it was a turning point for the brand • How Bombas navigated rising customer acquisition costs and scaled profitably • The mindset shifts needed to build a mission-driven business at scale • Why focus, authenticity, and constraints can be the biggest drivers of innovation By the end of this interview, you'll walk away with a playbook for building a business that blends purpose with profit—so you can grow faster, stay focused, and create a brand that stands the test of time. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to https://your.omnisend.com/foundr to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application → Already have a store? Apply here → https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/ CONNECT WITH BOMBAS Website → https://bombas.com/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bombas/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/bombas/ David's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtheath/ Randy's LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/randysgoldberg/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt Website → https://www.foundr.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/foundr/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foundr Twitter → https://www.twitter.com/foundr LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/ Podcast → https://www.foundr.com/podcast

Ever wonder how founders are actually using AI in their businesses—and in their lives—without getting lost in the hype? In this episode, I'm joined by Adam Callinan, founder of Pentane, to talk about how he's thinking differently about AI, growth, and performance in both business and life. Listen in as we dig into how AI is changing the SaaS founder experience, how to approach Q4 ad strategy rationally, and how to identify the invisible relationships in your marketing data. Plus, Adam shares what it's like working with a coach, how that's shaping his performance, and how he's balancing AI usage with well-being. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/2s6uxvrw  Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.