Podcasts about ecommercefuel

Andrew Youderian launched eCommerceFuel in 2013 after stints in corporate finance and online selling. The vetted community consists of ecommerce owners whose businesses have $1 million or more in annual revenue.He says ecommerce in 2025 has matured. "Brands that adapt," he stated, "will survive in the next five to seven years."Host Eric Bandholz is a member of eCommerceFuel. In this episode, he queries Andrew about the community, the state of ecommerce, work-life balance, and change. For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/adapt-to-survive-says-ecommercefuel-founderFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcasts******The mission of Practical Ecommerce is to help online merchants improve their businesses. We do this with expert articles, podcasts, and webinars. We are an independent publishing company founded in 2005 and unaffiliated with any ecommerce platform or provider. https://www.practicalecommerce.com 

Andrew Youderian is the Founder of eCommerceFuel, a vetted community of seven- and eight-figure sellers. Having launched and sold several e-commerce stores, he has experience in SEO, organic and content marketing, and community building. Andrew also hosts The eCommerceFuel Podcast, which features e-commerce thought leaders.  In this episode… Many entrepreneurs believe that achieving a nine-figure exit is the ultimate goal, but the pursuit often comes with significant trade-offs. The relentless focus on scaling at all costs can lead to burnout, strained personal relationships, and an imbalance between work and life. How can you build a winning e-commerce brand without sacrificing your time and energy? As an eCommerce business builder, Andrew Youderian argues that financial freedom should be about achieving a fulfilling and balanced life rather than simply accumulating wealth. Building a durable and resilient e-commerce brand requires focusing on high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and authentic brand connections. Entrepreneurs who prioritize these elements can create sustainable businesses that thrive, even in highly competitive markets. Andrew also highlights the importance of operational efficiency, recommending that business owners stay lean and avoid unnecessary overhead that can hinder long-term growth. In today's episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris hosts Andrew Youderian, the Founder of eCommerceFuel, to discuss building strong e-commerce stores to achieve financial freedom. Andrew explores AI's potential to enhance e-commerce websites, the importance of maintaining conviction in your efforts, and allocating efforts throughout various areas of your life.

Are you ready for a fresh take on eCommerceFuel? We're mixing things up with the podcast and rolling out some new changes that mark a significant shift, from a new soundtrack to a revamped content strategy that dives deeper into not just the how-tos of eCommerce, but also the whys and the broader implications for entrepreneurs. Listen in as I discuss my reasoning for these changes, as well as why I'm strategically scaling back on interviews to share more personal insights and adventures in business and life. I also dive into my new approach to quarterly reviews, what I'm prioritizing in 2025, and more. You can expect to hear more on topics that spark passion, drive purpose, and align with creating an amazing life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3PCCtEr 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.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage a vibrant community of eCommerce entrepreneurs? In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Dana Eriksson, the Director of Community and Connection at eCommerceFuel. Dana brings her unique perspective on fostering connections and ensuring that every member of the community feels valued and understood. Listen in as Dana shares some of the complexities of community management, discussing the challenges and rewards of her role. We also talk about her journey to eCommerceFuel, her strategies for engaging with members, and her personal mission to make everyone feel included. You'll gain insights on the power of appreciation in building a supportive environment, as well as how this can transform professional relationships and enhance personal satisfaction. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3MTKOCD 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.

How can entrepreneurs achieve extraordinary success without sacrificing their personal happiness or integrity? In this episode, I'm joined by Codie Sanchez, the mind behind Contrarian Thinking and an experienced investor in diverse businesses. We're exploring the significant impact of having a purpose-driven approach in both business and personal realms, strategies for maintaining well-being amidst business success, and more. Listen in as Codie discusses the importance of continuous engagement in work—even after achieving financial freedom—and how to leverage personal experiences and challenges into growth opportunities. You'll learn about the concept of contrarian thinking in investments and the potential of acquisitions to transform business growth and sustainability. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3QT53T1 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.

Steve Chou makes an appearance on today's episode to discuss some key takeaways he and Mike learned while attending EcommerceFuel Live 2024.    It's conference season for eCommerce!    I just got back from ECF Live 2024, which was a great experience where I got to meet old friends and discuss a few of the issues that's been going on in the industry like Amazon's new fees, the recent Google update, and the ever-eroding margins.    As always, I like to get someone who was at the conference with me to discuss some of the things that we've learned, and who else better than Steve Chou! Steve is a good friend of mine for several years now who runs My Wife Quit Her Job and is also hosting this year's Seller Summit, so we're live today to talk about the things we've learned.    We talk about the 4 key takeaways that we came away with, and how we can apply it to our businesses. Here's some timestamps to get you guys going:  Intro - 0:00  Catching up with Steve - 0:30  Mike's favorite time of the year - 1:15 Mike and Steve's ECF Live experience - 2:42  Steve's first takeaway #1: Google Update - 3:54 The future of Search and AI - 4:29  How fast things change - 9:25  Second takeaway #2: Tiktok Shop - 10:37  Third takeaway #3: Higher profit margins are the key to success - 15:11 Fourth takeaway #4: Amazon's New Fees - 18:01  What's happening in Seller Summit this year? - 23:06  Seller Summit's Mastermind Day - 23:45  Sign up for Seller's Summit - 27:07 Why Mike hates flying - 30:03   Steve, it was great recording with you as always! I really appreciate you coming on and doing this podcast with me. If you guys would like to learn more about Steve, check out MyWifeQuitHerJob to learn more about him!    Seller Summit is on May 13th and 14th this year, so get your tickets here and you can put in a special request to get Mike as your Mastermind Leader.    Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. If you have any questions or any topics you'd like us to discuss on the podcast, you can now email us directly at support@ecomcrew.com! Also, we would really appreciate it if you would leave us a review on iTunes.    Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we're heading to the vibrant and bustling eCommerceFuel Live 2024 in New Orleans. Join me, Kurt Elster, for raw, unscripted conversations with some of the biggest names in eCommerce. Get ready to hear from Brett Curry of OMGcommerce, Elaine Eason at QuietLight, Eulalie Cook from Tadpull, Jimmy Kim of Sendlane, and the incredibly talented copywriter Lianna Patch. We'll also dive into insights with Taylor Holiday from Common Thread Collective, among other notable guests. This episode is all about getting to the heart of eCommerce - the unfiltered, real-world experiences and strategies from those who breathe life into this industry every day. So, tune in and get ready to absorb wisdom and stories that you won't find anywhere else.Highlights:Exclusive, unscripted interviews with eCommerce expertsA deep dive into the unpolished, real side of the eCommerce worldInsights and stories from top industry professionalsShow LinksECF LiveSponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCUIntelligemsNever 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.

Ever wondered how to cultivate a thriving eCommerce community that's both connected and supportive? In this episode, I sit down with Diana Hawk, the new Director of Connection and Community at eCommerceFuel, to uncover the secrets behind fostering meaningful interactions and a sense of belonging in the eCommerce world. Listen in as we dive into Diana's personal journey from overcoming social anxiety to establishing a vibrant network in New York City, along with her tactics for orchestrating impactful small meetups. We also discuss the crucial role of inclusivity within community building and peek into Diana's literary passion through her new book. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/49RBiJI 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.

Katrina McKinnon talks with Jason Barnard about how to leverage AI in eCommerce content. Katrina McKinnon is the founder of CopySmiths.com and specializes in providing blog writing services tailored for eCommerce stores. She is one of the 50 founding members of eCommerceFuel.com and has made significant contributions to the community as a speaker at three conferences and as a Community Greeter. During her ten years as an outsourcing and content expert, Katrina has played a critical role in supporting a community of over 1,000 members. She has also demonstrated her expertise through guest appearances on popular podcasts such as eCommerce Fuel, Practical eCommerce and eComCrew. Katrina has created over 3,000 training screencasts and reviews aimed at writers and the eCommerce community. She is expanding her influence as the administrator of an African Writers Group that has over 35,000 members. The transformative role of AI in eCommerce content creation has had a huge impact on the quality of content and production. Writers are creating even more targeted and personalized written content for specific audiences. And AI has incredibly scaled and optimized content creation workflows with writers' creativity, unique voice and knowledge of refining AI-generated content. In this episode, Katrina McKinnon discusses the significant shift in content production dynamics due to a change from a 60-person team to a more efficient 10-person team. She emphasizes the importance for authors to maintain their unique voice amidst advancing AI technologies and addresses challenges faced by non-native English speakers when using current AI text-checking tools. The conversation also covers strategies for creating compelling introductions, understanding customer identity for relevant branded search content, and recognizing how detailed content contributes to brand recognition in search results. As always, the show ends with passing the baton… Katrina passes the virtual baton to next week's groovy guest, Craig Rodney. What you'll learn from Katrina McKinnon 00:00 Katrina Mckinnon and Jason Barnard 01:08 Katrina McKinnon's Search Generative Experience Result 01:55CopySmiths.com's Search Generative Experience Result 02:39 How Maintaining a Consistent Brand Profile Improves Branded Search Strategy 05:55 The Future of Personal Branding and Online Interaction 06:56 What is Kalibot and How Can it Sing the Answers to Your Questions? 08:07 How Does the Change from a Team of 60 to a Team of 10 Affect the Production of Content? 08:51 How AI Improves the Quality of Content Creation 09:20 How Does AI Help Writers Learn About Complex Products Quickly? 09:42 How AI Facilitates a Writer's Understanding and Analysis of Product Differences for Targeted Audiences 11:23 How Does AI Assist in Crafting Customized Buyer's Guides for a Specific Niche Audience? 12:17 What Role Does Human Supervision Play in the Refinement of Ai-Generated Content? 12:26 How Do Unique Voices and Point of Views Gain Increased Value in Google Search Results? 12:42 Why is it Important for Authors to Maintain Their Unique Voice in the Face of Advancing AI Technologies? 13:20 What Challenges Do Non-native English Speakers Face When Using Current AI Text-Checking Tools? 16:37 How Important is a Compelling Introduction to Written Content? 18:25 What is a Brand SERP from a Beginner's Perspective? 20:04 How can Brands Find a Balance Between Complexity and Clarity in Their Content? 20:52 How can Understanding the Customer's Identity and Needs Improve the Relevance of Content for Branded Search and Knowledge Panels? 21:40 Why has the Baseline for SEO Content Shifted in Recent Years? 22:39 How Detailed Content Contributes to Brand Recognition in Search Results? 24:05 Why is Data Becoming Increasingly Valuable in the Digital Landscape? 25:59 How Does Human Creativity Contribute to Generating New Knowledge Compared to AI? ...

Katrina McKinnon talks with Jason Barnard about how to leverage AI in eCommerce content. Katrina McKinnon is the founder ofCopySmiths.com and specializes in providing blog writing services tailored for eCommerce stores. She is one of the 50 founding members of eCommerceFuel.com and has made significant contributions to the community as a speaker at three conferences and as a Community Greeter. During her ten years as an outsourcing and content expert, Katrina has played a critical role in supporting a community of over 1,000 members. She has also demonstrated her expertise through guest appearances on popular podcasts such as eCommerce Fuel, Practical eCommerce and eComCrew. Katrina has created over 3,000 training screencasts and reviews aimed at writers and the eCommerce community. She is expanding her influence as the administrator of an African Writers Group that has over 35,000 members. The transformative role of AI in eCommerce content creation has had a huge impact on the quality of content and production. Writers are creating even more targeted and personalized written content for specific audiences. And AI has incredibly scaled and optimized content creation workflows with writers' creativity, unique voice and knowledge of refining AI-generated content. In this episode, Katrina McKinnon discusses the significant shift in content production dynamics due to a change from a 60-person team to a more efficient 10-person team. She emphasizes the importance for authors to maintain their unique voice amidst advancing AI technologies and addresses challenges faced by non-native English speakers when using current AI text-checking tools. The conversation also covers strategies for creating compelling introductions, understanding customer identity for relevant branded search content, and recognizing how detailed content contributes to brand recognition in search results. As always, the show ends with passing the baton… Katrina passes the virtual baton to next week's groovy guest, Craig Rodney. What you'll learn from Katrina McKinnon 00:00 Katrina Mckinnon and Jason Barnard 01:08 Katrina McKinnon's Search Generative Experience Result 01:55CopySmiths.com's Search Generative Experience Result 02:39 How Maintaining a Consistent Brand Profile Improves Branded Search Strategy 05:55 The Future of Personal Branding and Online Interaction 06:56 What is Kalibot and How Can it Sing the Answers to Your Questions? 08:07 How Does the Change from a Team of 60 to a Team of 10 Affect the Production of Content? 08:51 How AI Improves the Quality of Content Creation 09:20 How Does AI Help Writers Learn About Complex Products Quickly? 09:42 How AI Facilitates a Writer's Understanding and Analysis of Product Differences for Targeted Audiences 11:23 How Does AI Assist in Crafting Customized Buyer's Guides for a Specific Niche Audience? 12:17 What Role Does Human Supervision Play in the Refinement of Ai-Generated Content? 12:26 How Do Unique Voices and Point of Views Gain Increased Value in Google Search Results? 12:42 Why is it Important for Authors to Maintain Their Unique Voice in the Face of Advancing AI Technologies? 13:20 What Challenges Do Non-native English Speakers Face When Using Current AI Text-Checking Tools? 16:37 How Important is a Compelling Introduction to Written Content? 18:25 What is a Brand SERP from a Beginner's Perspective? 20:04 How can Brands Find a Balance Between Complexity and Clarity in Their Content? 20:52 How can Understanding the Customer's Identity and Needs Improve the Relevance of Content for Branded Search and Knowledge Panels? 21:40 Why has the Baseline for SEO Content Shifted in Recent Years? 22:39 How Detailed Content Contributes to Brand Recognition in Search Results? 24:05 Why is Data Becoming Increasingly Valuable in the Digital Landscape? 25:59 How Does Human Creativity Contribute to Generating New Knowledge Compared to AI? ...

Episode 508: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) revisit predictions they've made over the last three years to see how they stacked up. Were they wrong? Were they right? Did they miss the biggest opportunities of their lives? Find out.  Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Want MFM Merch? Check out our store here. Want to see the best clips from MFM? Subscribe to our clips channel here. — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ • Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant • Power Writing Course - https://maven.com/generalist/writing • Small Boy Newsletter - https://smallboy.co/ • Daily Newsletter - https://www.shaanpuri.com/ Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com/ — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (5:00) Prediction: Freezing sperm + DTC-TRT (11:00) Whiff: Bitclout (18:00) Prediction: Clout Kitchens (22:00) Prediction: Clubhouse fails (27:00) Whiff: Thrasio (30:00) Whiff: Privacy as a Service (33:00) Prediction: GPT-3 (37:00) Prediction: Bryan Johnson's Blueprint (43:00) Inertia is a b*tch (51:00) Prediction: Paid communities (58:00) Takeaway: The predictions that matter are on the ones you act on (1:00:00) Paying attention to irrational behaviors (1:04:00) Uber credit loophole guy - Where is he? (1:07:00) New Prediction: Beta.character.ai (1:09:00) New Prediction: Wounded unicorns — Links: • Derek from MPMD on MFM - https://tinyurl.com/2kmvsf3c • Bucked Up - https://www.buckedup.com/ • Legacy - https://www.givelegacy.com/ • Dadi (acquired by Ro) - https://ro.co/ • Hone - https://honehealth.com/ • Bitclout - https://bitclout.com/ • friend.tech - https://www.friend.tech/ • Clout Kitchens clip - https://tinyurl.com/ycxtp8nk • Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/ • Trasio - https://www.thrasio.com/ • DuckDuckGo - https://duckduckgo.com/ • Episode 94 - Is GPT-3 the Next Big Thing - https://tinyurl.com/37wfyphx • Jasper.ai - https://www.jasper.ai/ • Anthropic - https://www.anthropic.com/ • Blueprint | Bryan Johnson - https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co/ • Braintree - https://www.braintreepayments.com/ • Monkey Inferno - https://tinyurl.com/yc842nww • Vistage - https://www.vistage.com/ • EcommerceFuel - https://www.ecommercefuel.com/ • Character.ai - https://beta.character.ai/ • Replika - https://replika.com/ Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. — Other episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto • #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • ​​​​#218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves looking outside the box for unconventional ideas and unexplored territories, and one of the missions of eCommerceFuel is not only to help entrepreneurs build great businesses, but also to help them build incredible lives. That's why today on the show we're diving into the topic of atypical real estate with Isaac French, owner of LiveOakLake.com, a beautiful modern resort nestled in the heart of Texas. Isaac joins us to share his insights from his unique journey, revealing how an unconventional real estate portfolio can pave the way to an incredible life. In this episode, we kick things off by discussing everything about LiveOakLake.com, understanding Isaac's motivations for choosing this unorthodox path with his real estate portfolio, and how he managed to finance the business. We also discuss the strategies he employed to market the business online, the advantages to choosing direct booking over other booking platforms, and what the technology stack operating behind the scenes look like. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: bit.ly/3Nsj5d2 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.

We often hear the story of someone selling their business and then deeply regretting it, and for today's guest that is certainly not the case. Dana Jaunzemis is the founder of PictureHangSolutions.com and HomeHealthTesting.com, one of the earliest members of eCommerceFuel, and an incredible entrepreneur who has a ton of experience in mergers and acquisitions. She joins the show to dive into the whole experience of buying, selling, and what life after business is really like. Listen in as we explore Dana's motivations for selling her business, her journey in navigating post-sale life, and elements from her entrepreneurial days that she still longs for. Dana also shares her strategies for keeping ties with the entrepreneurial community and sheds light on aspects of business ownership that she's relieved to have left behind. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/43u2fjm 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.

Are you curious about the challenges and rewards of building a holding company with multiple eCommerce businesses? Kelcey Lehrich is a longtime member of eCommerceFuel and one of the masterminds behind 365-Holdings.com, a company that has several eCommerce businesses and generates a colossal eight figures in revenue.  In this episode, Kelcey shares his journey of building his business and his approach to durable capital, why he chose the holding company model, and the challenges that come with it. Plus, Kelcey will tell us all about what it was like hosting a conference last year for other holding company operators, how he ended up with his own bobblehead, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/41hWmoJ 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.

With Seller Summit 2023 coming up in May, Mike and Steve Chou reflect on the value of events, revisit some of their favorite memories, and how its impacted their lives in more ways than one.    Masterminds are one of my favorite segments of a live event. Whether it be EcommerceFuel, Seller Summit, or whatever event that takes place, Masterminds give everyone an opportunity to voice out their problems and get actionable advice from a like-minded group of people.    Steve and I first met during Andrew Youderian's event, at a Mastermind where Steve asked the table for a critique of his website, and we've been friends ever since then.    This episode is more of a fun recap rather than an actionable advisory, but there's a few takeaways to learn from this episode. You'll learn about The costs of cranking up, and keeping your work burner as high as possible.  How opening up and trusting like-minded individuals can be more valuable than you think.  Why it's good to have a group of friends that can't relate to your entrepreneurial lifestyle.   Timestamps:  Intro - 00:00   An overview of what Seller Summit is, and how it's different - 2:42  How Mike and Steve Chou met for the first time - 5:06  TAKEAWAY #1: Masterminds give you the advice you need to hear, without the fluff - 7:33 How Steve Chou got into selling on Amazon - 9:58  How Steve Chou got marital advice at a Mastermind - 12:22  How Steve Chou saved Mike's marriage - 14:08 How Steve Chou made $60k in 90 minutes - 18:03 How Mike deals with old friends who aren't in eCommerce - 20:51 Why venture backed businesses are a different gamble - 23:40  Steve and Mike's experience investing on an eCommerce business together - 25:15  Why it's important to surround yourselves around those who trust you - 27:55 How events during the pandemic weren't the same - 33:55 Seller Summit 2023 details - 36:08   Lots of thanks to Steve for doing this episode with me. If you're thinking about going to Seller Summit, here's a link with a special discount code for Ecomcrew listeners. You can check out all of Steve's other awesome stuff over on mywifequitherjob.com.    If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. Until the next one. Happy selling!

Today's interview is with one of my very favorite people in ecommerce, Andrew Youderian. Andrew is the founder of E-commerce Fuel, an online community of 7-figure & higher ecommerce store owners. Ecommerce Fuel is the best-run online community I've ever personally seen, so I started by asking Andrew what makes great online community. From there, the conversation shifted to his unique perspective (as the head of a community of over 1,000 ecom store owners) on the state of the ecommerce landscape, how hard or easy things are right now relative to the past, and ecom operators' current & ever-complicated relationship with Amazon. We close by giving Andrew a taste of his own medicine: we ask him some lightning round questions, just like he does with his guest on The Ecommerce Fuel Podcast. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [03:31] What is E-commerceFuel? [05:30] Curating valuable content and fostering reciprocity in the EcommerceFuel Community  [08:10] Examining the success and DNA of the EcommerceFuel community  [10:17] The importance of time and trust in Building a successful online community [13:37] Impact from working in the community to building strong internal teams [15:51] Hiring strategies and the importance of test projects and feedback [22:53] Insights into the e-commerce landscape from a community survey [26:07] Discussing perspectives on Amazon and e-commerce with Bill D'Allesandro [28:00] E-commerce landscape and adoption of Amazon by small brands (pros and cons of selling on Amazon) [30:37] The nuances of selling on Amazon in the e-commerce landscape & navigating the challenges faced by entrepreneurs [34:23] The evolution and future of e-commerce [37:14] Lightning round with Andrew Youderian THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR: More Staffing Hire incredible virtual professionals from the Philippines at a fraction of the cost of domestic employees with help from More Staffing. Head to www.morenow.co to get started. FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW YOUDERIAN Join Ecommerce Fuel yourself. Listen to the E-commerce Fuel Podcast. Follow Youderian on Twitter: @youderian. FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW FARIS Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrewjfaris. Work with Andrew: www.ajfgrowth.com. Email Andrew (including about advertising on The Andrew Faris Podcast): podcast@ajfgrowth.com. MUSIC Intro Music: "Tell Me Mama" by The Devious Means Outro Music: "Rusty Little Scissors" by The Devious Means

Earlier this month, the eCommerceFuel community came together for ECF Live, an event filled with three and a half days of adventure, learning, and connection with smart and interesting entrepreneurs. In this episode, we're recapping the event with Katrina McKinnon, an ECF Live keynote speaker on AI in eCommerce and owner of CopySmiths.com, a high-end content agency and production group for eCommerce. Listen in as we recap the event, reminisce about our experiences, and dive into our overall takeaways from ECF Live, including some intriguing insights on the future of AI in business and its potential implications. Additionally, we share some of the major takeaways from the event, including Katrina's perspective on the AI session, the power and benefits of Wise.com, and how AI has actually made content creation more challenging. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3LK756c 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.

These are not predictions, and I don't have the crystal ball. I've been talking to many DTC founders & marketing directors in 2022, and we, at BSR Digital, have helped many DTC brands grow through paid ads & email marketing, so I have recorded this episode to tell you our thoughts on what will continue to happen in 2023 so you can take action.   In this episode... The 4 marketing pillars we analyze at BSR Digital, and you should too The importance of building a brand Why you should start collecting Zero-party data right now Topics we discussed on the podcast that could be useful for your e-commerce brand The 4 levers to growing an e-commerce brand   Resources mentioned in this episode: EcommerceFuel's 2022 Report Brian Roisentul on LinkedIn BSR Digital's website

Dalia Rojas is the owner of Sixty61.com, an incredible brand and eCommerce store that carries custom sport bike parts and accessories. Dalia is also a newer member to the eCommerceFuel community, and she's been an incredible member in the short time she's been part of the community, so I wanted to get her on the podcast to learn more about her, what she's up to in eCommerce, and her interesting journey to owning Sixty61.com. Listen in as Dalia shares how she first acquired the brand after coming from a background in tech, how that background has benefitted the business and growth, and how she has been able to leverage multiple platforms to sell her product. We also discuss the exclusive distributor agreement she has with an Italian exhaust company, how she went about securing that agreement, and whether it has lived up to the hype. If you're interested in learning more about what it's like selling on Amazon, eBay, and Walmart, or how to get into an exclusive distributor agreement in your industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3AVmcUq 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.

Ecommerce Fuel community leader Andrew Youderian joins us to discuss the results of his 2022 ecommerce trends report gathered directly from store owners like you.We'll give you a unique, detailed look at what trends are shaping the eCommerce landscape and, ultimately, your business.GUEST BIO: Andrew Youderian is the Founder of eCommerceFuel, a community for 7- and 8-figure brand owners. I'm a member, its a high quality community. Also a podcast host of Ecomm Fuel, and early inspiration for After a few years in the investment banking world, Andrew decided he'd had enough and decided to quit and start his first eCommerce business. He has since sold numerous eCommerce stores over the years and loves geeking out about eCommerce, investing, finance, marketing and community.Show Links2022 eCommerce Trends ReporteCommerceFuel.comeCommerceFuel PodcasterTw:@youderianSponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".Back up your store with RewindTry Bold Product Upsell, free trialPrivy: The Fastest Way To Grow Sales With Email & SMSNever 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.

Katrina McKinnon talks with Jason Barnard about writing content at scale with humans. Katrina McKinnon is the founder of CopySmiths.com, a company that provides blog writing services for eCommerce stores. One of the 50 founding members of eCommerceFuel.com, Katrina McKinnon has also spoken at three conferences, served as a community greeter, and been an outsourcing and content expert for an ecommerce community of over 1,000 members over the past decade. Guest on the eCommerce Fuel, Practical eCommerce and eComCrew podcasts. Creator of more than 3,000 training screencasts and reviews for authors and the eCommerce community. Administrator of an African writers group with more than 35,000 members. How can writing high-quality content be maintained as the volume of output increases? Using AI tools is one good choice, but in this awesome episode, Katrina McKinnon gives a comprehensive look at how she maintains quality with human-written content as she scales up the volume of content written. Katrina McKinnon also shares an overview of the training she gives, her experiences working with incredible Kenyan writers, some tips and tricks for scaling when writing content, and her thoughts on using AI tools. And while there are more and more AI tools that can be used for content writing, Google's recent algorithm update, the Helpful Content Update, still focuses on humans writing for humans. As always the episode ends with passing the baton. Katrina McKinnon stylishly passes the baton to the super-smart Jonas Sickler. What you'll learn from Katrina McKinnon 00:00 Katrina McKinnon and Jason Barnard01:52 CopySmiths' Brand SERP04:01 Google's Helpful Content Update05:50 Katrina McKinnon's Tips to Scale in Content Writing06:54 How to Write a Good Article 07:36 The Importance of Educated and Well Trained Writers09:17 Developing the Writer's Domain Knowledge11:17 Katrina McKinnon's Project Management Software for the CopySmiths' Team14:36 Click Up's Silly Knowledge Panel Goof15:10 Jason Barnard's Tips for Managing Click Up's Knowledge Panel16:44 How Useful and Accurate are AI Tools When Writing Content?19:05 Using AI Tools to Create High-Quality Original Content with Fewer Data Sets25:40 Working with Kenyan Writers29:20 Katrina McKinnon's Facebook Group32:00 Passing the Baton: Katrina McKinnon to Jonas Sickler This episode was recorded live on video October 11th 2022 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now >>

Katrina McKinnon talks with Jason Barnard about writing content at scale with humans. Katrina McKinnon is the founder of CopySmiths.com, a company that provides blog writing services for eCommerce stores. One of the 50 founding members of eCommerceFuel.com, Katrina McKinnon has also spoken at three conferences, served as a community greeter, and been an outsourcing and content expert for an ecommerce community of over 1,000 members over the past decade. Guest on the eCommerce Fuel, Practical eCommerce and eComCrew podcasts. Creator of more than 3,000 training screencasts and reviews for authors and the eCommerce community. Administrator of an African writers group with more than 35,000 members. How can writing high-quality content be maintained as the volume of output increases? Using AI tools is one good choice, but in this awesome episode, Katrina McKinnon gives a comprehensive look at how she maintains quality with human-written content as she scales up the volume of content written. Katrina McKinnon also shares an overview of the training she gives, her experiences working with incredible Kenyan writers, some tips and tricks for scaling when writing content, and her thoughts on using AI tools. And while there are more and more AI tools that can be used for content writing, Google's recent algorithm update, the Helpful Content Update, still focuses on humans writing for humans. As always the episode ends with passing the baton. Katrina McKinnon stylishly passes the baton to the super-smart Jonas Sicker. What you'll learn from Katrina McKinnon 00:00 Katrina McKinnon and Jason Barnard01:52 CopySmiths' Brand SERP04:01 Google's Helpful Content Update05:50 Katrina McKinnon's Tips to Scale in Content Writing06:54 How to Write a Good Article 07:36 The Importance of Educated and Well Trained Writers09:17 Developing the Writer's Domain Knowledge11:17 Katrina McKinnon's Project Management Software for the CopySmiths' Team14:36 Click Up's Silly Knowledge Panel Goof15:10 Jason Barnard's Tips for Managing Click Up's Knowledge Panel16:44 How Useful and Accurate are AI Tools When Writing Content?19:05 Using AI Tools to Create High-Quality Original Content with Fewer Data Sets25:40 Working with Kenyan Writers29:20 Katrina McKinnon's Facebook Group32:00 Passing the Baton: Katrina McKinnon to Jonas Sickler This episode was recorded live on video October 11th 2022 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now >>

Katrina McKinnon talks with Jason Barnard about writing content at scale with humans. Katrina McKinnon is the founder of CopySmiths.com, a company that provides blog writing services for eCommerce stores. One of the 50 founding members of eCommerceFuel.com, Katrina McKinnon has also spoken at three conferences, served as a community greeter, and been an outsourcing and content expert for an ecommerce community of over 1,000 members over the past decade. Guest on the eCommerce Fuel, Practical eCommerce and eComCrew podcasts. Creator of more than 3,000 training screencasts and reviews for authors and the eCommerce community. Administrator of an African writers group with more than 35,000 members. How can writing high-quality content be maintained as the volume of output increases? Using AI tools is one good choice, but in this awesome episode, Katrina McKinnon gives a comprehensive look at how she maintains quality with human-written content as she scales up the volume of content written. Katrina McKinnon also shares an overview of the training she gives, her experiences working with incredible Kenyan writers, some tips and tricks for scaling when writing content, and her thoughts on using AI tools. And while there are more and more AI tools that can be used for content writing, Google's recent algorithm update, the Helpful Content Update, still focuses on humans writing for humans. As always the episode ends with passing the baton. Katrina McKinnon stylishly passes the baton to the super-smart Jonas Sickler. What you'll learn from Katrina McKinnon 00:00 Katrina McKinnon and Jason Barnard01:52 CopySmiths' Brand SERP04:01 Google's Helpful Content Update05:50 Katrina McKinnon's Tips to Scale in Content Writing06:54 How to Write a Good Article 07:36 The Importance of Educated and Well Trained Writers09:17 Developing the Writer's Domain Knowledge11:17 Katrina McKinnon's Project Management Software for the CopySmiths' Team14:36 Click Up's Silly Knowledge Panel Goof15:10 Jason Barnard's Tips for Managing Click Up's Knowledge Panel16:44 How Useful and Accurate are AI Tools When Writing Content?19:05 Using AI Tools to Create High-Quality Original Content with Fewer Data Sets25:40 Working with Kenyan Writers29:20 Katrina McKinnon's Facebook Group32:00 Passing the Baton: Katrina McKinnon to Jonas Sickler This episode was recorded live on video October 11th 2022 Recorded live at Kalicube Tuesdays (Digital Marketing Livestream Event Series). Watch the video now >>

Mike and eCommerceFuel founder Andrew Youderian break down the biggest takeaways from this year's eCommerce Trends Report and discuss what they mean to online sellers.   eCommerceFuel's eCommerce Trends Report is an annual survey of 7-8 figure store owners that provides a unique and detailed look into which trends are shaping the ecommerce landscape year over year.   Joining me for this episode is none other than eCommerceFuel founder Andrew Youderian. We'll be breaking down the four biggest takeaways from the 2022 edition of the eCommerce Trends Report to paint you a clear picture of the ecommerce ecosystem and how you can take advantage of these insights to grow your business.    Some of the awesome things we talk about include why ROAS is no longer a good success indicator, why raising prices is not as scary as you might think, and what the best ecommerce business model is today.    Timestamps: Introduction to the 2022 eCommerce Trends Report - 1:08 Takeaway #1: ROAS Is Wildly Overrated for Success - 4:06 Takeaway #2: We've Hit Peak Amazon - 8:28 Takeaway #3: You Need to Raise Your Prices (Again) - 13:13 Sidebar: What seller can learn from artists who constantly reinvent themselves - 22:29 Takeaway #4: Manufacturing + Storytelling Crushes All Other Models - 24:53 What the eCommerceFuel community is all about - 32:00   If you want to get into the nitty gritty details of the survey, be sure to check out the full report here. As always, I enjoyed having Andrew on the podcast, and I'm excited to have him back for more episodes soon. You can check out the eCommerceFuel community on their website or hit him up on LinkedIn.   If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. Happy selling and I'll see you on the next one!

Dan Andrews is a founder of Tropical MBA, Dynamite Circle, and Dynamite Jobs. The Tropical MBA podcast, launched in 2009, was one of the original digital nomad podcasts. The Dynamite Circle was one of the first communities for location independent entrepreneurs.

If you've noticed recently that your emails are not being read or clicked through as often as usual, you are not alone. Today on the show I have Daniel Reifenberger, our resident ECF email marketing expert and the Founder and Chief Strategist at YourLoyalTribe.com, to walk us through what has been going on in the world of email marketing—and of course, how you can improve your email deliverability metrics. Listen in as Daniel breaks down the audit he did on eCommerceFuel's email deliverability, and hear my raw, unscripted reaction to the data as I hear it for the first time. We also discuss what the auditing process was like, what the overall email marketing landscape looks like today, and tips for improving your email deliverability. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3oXDOsi 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.

Prime Day is now one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year for both shoppers and sellers. It started in 2015 as a way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Amazon.  Mostly it was designed to help boost sales during one of the slowest times of the year (July).  It has since grown dramatically and rivaled some of the largest shopping days of the year.  In this episode, we break down what we saw this year including some surprises, key learnings, and take aways for upcoming big sales events like other Prime events and Black Friday/Cyber Monday. OMG is large enough now that aggregate data from our clients is informative and meaningful.  In this episode we unpack global Amazon trends and data and data from our growing list of OMG clients.  Amber, OMG's Amazon Director, and Trenton, our Amazon PPC lead, join the podcast to break down what we saw from OMG clients and what we saw globally.  Here's a look at what we cover. 300 million items were purchased on Prime Day 2022. 60,000 items purchased per minute (wowza). Most shopping was done from 8p-9p PT on Wednesday 7/13. What happened to CPCs and conversion rates during Prime Day. What offers and deals did well, vs. what didn't do so hot. What categories really shined and outperformed others (some pretty surprising results here). Key learnings to apply for Prime Day Early Access and Cyber 5.

Misconceptions about GDN are rampant in the eComm world. It's too hard. It's too expensive. The targeting isn't as good as Facebook. It doesn't work. Justin Brooke knows better. Justin is an ad veteran who knows just about every ad platform out there. He's partnered with and trained media buyers for Russell Brunson, Frank Kern, Dan Kennedy and more. He also worked for Agora Publishing. He KNOWS his stuff. And he believes GDN ads are better than Facebook? Why? You can still get $.40 and $.80 clicks. GDN offers targeting that you can't match on Facebook. GDN creates the impression that your brand is “everywhere”. Here are some tips we cover: His unique approach to GDN for eCommerce. His landing page must-have elements. How quality is in the quantity when it comes to GDN headlines and copy. Testing 3 angles for every idea - toward pleasure, away from pain, and something controversial. Utilizing the overnight celebrity strategy with testimonial GDN ads. How deadlines and testimonials work together. How to work hand-in-hand with the algorithm for amazing results.

Launching in the turbulent time that was February 2020, Leah McHenry, Founder & CEO of Mythologie Candles, has successfully grown her business to over $6 million in sales in just 24 months. Today Leah joins the show to describe her “secret sauce” to successful marketing—including her advice for anyone just starting their business from the ground up—and how she uses influencers to not only cut down on marketing costs, but also create more content for the brand. Listen in as she shares how the positioning and branding of her products have been so critical to the growth of her business, as well as why she believes it is essential to have your audience dialed in before you create your product. You'll learn the role her Facebook community has played in her business, how much paid traffic her company uses, and her tips for market research. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3QoKNqP  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.

One of the core values of the eCommerceFuel community is reciprocity: members giving as much as they are taking. With that, we ask that all new members share a case study with the community, and new member Sarah Douglass, Founder of WiseOwlOutfitters.com, recently shared one of the best case studies on buying and selling a business. It was super detailed, really thoughtful, and offered a ton of insight—so of course, I had to have her on the show to share it. Listen in as Sarah shares the backstory to Wise Owl Outfitters, including the very honest reason why she decided to sell it, even though she loved the brand and the business that she had built. We also dive into what the selling process was like, the lessons Sarah learned along the way (including the big mistake she made with her CPA), and the importance of doing thorough due diligence on your buyer. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3GDNeRG 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.

We were thrilled to hold eCommerceFuel Live at Chesapeake Bay, a place rich in history and great food. This year was especially unique, as it was the first large live event we have held since the beginning of the pandemic, and coming back together as a community was very rewarding. In this episode, we will be reviewing everything that happened during eCF Live. To help us discuss this is Bill D'Alessandro, CEO of Elements Brands. Listen in as Bill and I share how this year's event was different from the eCF Live events we have had in the past, as well as the importance of making time to do the things that make you happy. You will learn where growing companies often fail, how to build a rich company culture, and how to effectively sort your social media accounts by engagement levels to create a sales funnel. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3xckqx1  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.

Today we welcome none other than Andrew Youderian to the show. Andrew is the founder of eCommerceFuel, a private, vetted community of 7+ figure ecommerce store owners. On this episode, Rabah and Andrew dive into the future of ecommerce - take out your notebooks; this is a good one. Follow Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/youderian Join 4200+ top marketers and operators, and sub to Whale Maile for in-depth ecom marketing insights guidance every week - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/triplewhale Checkout out Triple Whale - https://trytriplewhale.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trytriplewhale/message

The real magic of the eCommerceFuel community happens when we get together in person, and we had the opportunity to do that late last month in Los Angeles. If you missed it, you're in luck because today I'm flying solo and giving you the big takeaways and a recap of what I learned during the incredibly cool L.A. Regional Event. Listen in as I share some of the biggest lessons I learned during the event from other ECF members, including what is working in terms of client acquisitions for many, as well as why a marketing mindset is critical in the highly competitive hiring landscape. I also share my thoughts on why I believe that it will be harder to scale quickly for businesses just starting out and divulge some of the trends that you're most likely to see emerge in the next 12-24 months in the eCommerce stratosphere. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3v2vko0 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.

Cost of goods sold: love it or hate it, it's a big deal in the eCommerce world. To wrap up our three-part series on accounting and finances, we're diving into all things COGS: the value of it, the implications it can have on your business, and how to figure it out without losing your mind. Joining me today are Jamie McDonald, CEO of A2X Accounting, Scott Scharf of CatchingClouds.net and previous eCommerceFuel financial expert, and Brittany Brown, founder of LedgerGurus.com, who also specializes in eCommerce accounting for Quickbooks and Xero. No matter what phase of business you are in, this is an episode you literally can't afford to miss. So listen in as we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly about your cost of goods sold. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3HFR3Wq 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.

Andrew Youderian is the Founder of eCommerceFuel, a fantastic community of ecommerce entrepreneurs, operators, and experts helping each other scale and grow in businesses and build deeper relationships. After spending a few years in the investment banking world, Andrew left his job to start his first ecommerce business. Since then, he's sold numerous stores that have collectively generated millions of dollars. He has experience bootstrapping, exiting companies, and building unique communities along the way. Andrew also hosts the eCommerceFuel Podcast. In this episode… As we continue to embrace a cookieless world and as customers take back control of their data, paid ads are becoming less profitable for ecommerce brands. The question in the hearts of many ecommerce entrepreneurs is, what next? And with the high level of competition in the space, how should ecommerce brands approach marketing? One of the biggest mistakes made is investing in paid ads without finding ways to get zero-party data. The second mistake is to ignore old-fashioned referrals and the communities that drive them. What other moves should you avoid to grow your ecommerce brand? In this episode of the eCommerce Profits Podcast, Joshua Chin talks with the Founder of eCommerceFuel, Andrew Youderian. They discuss how marketing in the ecommerce space is evolving in a cookieless world, the value of building a community, growth channels to explore in the coming days, and lots more.

Thanks to the pandemic, the last two years have seen incredible growth and change for the eCommerce space. Some of which we predicted, and some things seem to have come completely out of nowhere. As we near the end of the year, it's always fun to look back at the predictions we made, as well as what we believe we can expect to see in the coming year. To help us reflect on these predictions is Bill D'Alessandro, CEO of ElementsBrands.com. Will Facebook advertising be fixed by the end of next year? Will there be a new web browser on the horizon? Could this be the largest year we have ever seen for eCommerce M&A? Tune in as we share our thoughts on these questions and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3y29nF9  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.

Andrew Youderian is the founder and CEO of eCommerceFuel, a leading online community of established store owners. He oversees a diverse team and manages a growing business with worldwide members. Surely, one would think, he works long hours with little downtime.

We all know there are two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. I'm excited to have my accountant, Mario Lucibello, join me today to talk about saving on taxes and tax strategies specific for entrepreneurs and business owners. We also chatted about something I wasn't expecting that really opened my eyes to how we view and think about our money. Listen in as we dive into how to save on your taxes in many different circumstances, including some of the best ways to sell assets without losing your profit to taxes. You'll learn why you might want to consider paying yourself more through your payroll, why having an accountant who understands your unique situation is the best way to save money, and the psychology behind how we think about our money. Mario has seen the finances of hundreds of entrepreneurs over the years, and he has a really interesting perspective on wealth and well-being that you won't want to miss. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3jfFFpb 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.

Scott Scharf is co-founder of Catching Clouds, the leaders in e-commerce accounting that offer a solution for entrepreneurs who struggle with understanding - or even getting - accurate financial information about their business. Listen in as we discuss all things ERP, including a review and overview of the main platforms available, what the advantages and disadvantages are of each, and why it’s a good thing that we’re starting to see consolidation among the platforms. Scott also shares his advice for implementing ERP once you’ve made the leap and discusses why you may want to start making a transition to a different platform if you’re on a particular operations management platform. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3h5sTKy 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.

Andrew Youderian is the founder of eCommerceFuel.comLinks MentionedTheBKShow.com — Find All Episode Notes HereFollow Andrew Youderian on TwittereCommerceFuel.comLearnWithEzra.com — Grab a ticket to Smart Traffic Live through my partner link Punchline Copy — My favorite copywriterJoin The BK Show's newsletter Follow Ben on TwitterFollow The BK Show on FacebookFollow The BK Show on InstagramSubscribe to The BK Show YouTube ChannelNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin The BK Show's newsletterHelp the showLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Ben up to?Follow Ben on InstagramFollow Ben on TwitterApply to work with Ben to grow your business.

Greetings from Jackson, Wyoming! I'm out on the road doing some roadshow stuff for EcomCrew but will be making a side trip to Montana to visit my good friend Andrew Youderian of eCommerceFuel. Spoiler alert! If you haven't seen the 5 Minute Pitch, I'd tell you to stop reading and head over to watch a couple of episodes, especially the finale, on the official YouTube channel. There you'll see Kim Meckwood, owner and inventor of Click and Carry,  in action.  Kim is the season 1 winner of 5 Minute Pitch. Along with the $50K prize money, all of the judges will be giving her a week-long mentorship session at the end of July. I caught up with her after she won and we had a very insightful discussion, particularly on overcoming and learning from past business struggles. In this episode, you'll learn: Kim's experience as a woman entrepreneur How she got her start in business  How she and her business has been since winning the 5 Minute Pitch Her early struggles (using her 401K to pay for a surge of orders from QVC contract) This episode is part of our Women's Month celebration. We'd love to see more women in the ecommerce industry, so if you are a female business owner, head over to www.ecomcrew.com/underthehood and tell us your story. We'd love to feature you on the podcast. Watch Kim's winning pitch on Season 1 of the 5 Minute Pitch. Or subscribe to the podcast to listen to all the pitches and deliberations while in the car or at the gym. Join season two of the 5 Minute Pitch by filling out and submitting the application form. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy selling!

Every year Andrew Youderian of EcommerceFuel surveys hundreds of store owners to better understand the trends in the ecommerce industry. Today Andrew and I review the report of last year's survey and make predictions for the future of ecommerce based on this data. If you're also an ecommerce store owner, we'd like to invite you to help us better understand the ecommerce landscape by answering next year's survey. Why participate? Andrew is shamelessly bribing you and me to participate in the survey--called State of the Merchant--by giving one lucky participant a roundtrip plane ticket to anywhere in the world. Last year's winner used his ticket for an epic 15 day, 6 country trip to Europe. More importantly though, you'll be participating in a research that's not done anywhere else. Your participation will give us a much clearer insight into what really goes on in the ecommerce jungle. Predictions for the future Below are predictions, some pretty bold, about the future of ecommerce based on this year's State of the Merchant data: Amazon will lose its spot as the number 1 go-to place for online shopping Facebook ads will get more expensive as more and more users leave the platform Conversion rate for dropshipping will decrease UPS and FedEx will offer Sunday deliveries for Amazon Amazon will launch their own delivery service to rival UPS and FedEx There will be a major legislation about sales tax Full Report You can view the full report in the infographic below. Click here to participate in next year's State of the Merchant Survey. Thanks for listening to this episode! Until the next one, happy selling.

Hey everyone! If you went to the EcommerceFuel Live event in January and got shoved a microphone in the face by me, then this is the episode you've been waiting for :) You might have forgotten what transpired during the event (especially if you got drunk during the party) but this episode, with all the snippets I recorded both sober and drunk, will surely remind you what an awesome event ECF Live is. If you didn't go, I am pretty sure you're going to want to go next time. This episode is long overdue considering how long it's been since January but this is the first time in EcomCrew history that we're doing something this different. And in light of new and different things, we're doing something that's another first: we will be raffling off an EcomCrew mug for those who comment below. That's right, just comment anything about the episode down below (for example, let me know if you think Andrew Youderian's prank is mean) and you get a chance to win an EcomCrew mug, shipped to you for free, anywhere in the world. Special thanks to Andrew for making ECF Live possible. Make sure to check out this awesome community here. Thanks also to those who put up with me during these interviews, and to the cop who was Andrew's accomplice. I hope you read this and know you're awesome :D Resources mentioned: E114: Chasing Retail Dreams with Bill D'Alessandro E95: Growing and Selling Drop Shipping Businesses with Andrew Youderian E99: An 18-year Ecommerce Journey with Kevin Stecko E91: Ecommerce Growth and Profitability With Dana Jaunzemis EcommerceFuel E94: On the Road with David Couillard: How to Run an Ecommerce Business while Traveling with Family Thanks as always for listening, let me know if you like this episode, and until the next one, happy selling!

"Sometimes you have to do something that makes you uncomfortable to further your career and your life and I really believe that." - Mike Jackness on speaking at the Global Sources Summit This episode is a play-by-play report of my entire trip to Asia, covering the Global Sources Summit, the Canton Fair, meeting with our Philippines team -- basically everything my team and I did while we were in Asia from early October through early November. If you're like me who doesn't like following someone's life abroad on an hour-by-hour basis, then this episode probably isn't for you. But if you are in ecommerce and have never been to these events in Asia before (or you're just curious about what we do there), this will give you a pretty good overview of what it's like to be on the road, traveling back and forth between cities to attend fairs and meet people, things you might need to do if you are serious in growing your importing business. These are the highlights of my nearly month-long trip: getting on a ridiculously luxurious first class flight to Hong Kong for about $50 hiking and exploring Hong Kong during my first few days there the ill-timed typhoon my presentation at the Global Sources Summit where I was rated as the number 1 speaker (this just goes to show that you can accomplish anything once you set your mind to it) EcommerceFuel meetups, masterminds, and new plans to take EcomCrew to the next level visiting my Philippines team going to the Canton Fair the amazing people I met from the ecommerce community My wife Michelle, our Director of Ecommerce Jacqueline, and I crammed so many activities during our time in Asia that when we arrived back in San Diego we were all absolutely drained. These trips are very productive and rewarding, but be warned -- it can also be terribly exhausting. Nevertheless, trips like this are very valuable for entrepreneurs looking for serious growth. The trick is laying out what you want to accomplish while you're there, which for me, are three things: meeting as many like-minded people/entrepreneurs as possible, touring as many factories as possible, and building as many relationships as you can with the people you already work with. Resources mentioned: AsiaInspection Stamped.io Thanks for listening to this episode! If you can, please leave an honest feedback on iTunes and reach out to us at support@ecomcrew.com. Until next episode, happy selling!

"Part of the hard part of selling a business is not just all the mechanics behind the scene, but finding a good buyer who is honest, and who has money, and who isn't pulling your chain and can actually close the deal. And is reasonable. Those are not inconsequential things to find in a buyer." -Andrew Youderian, eCommerceFuel founder I have an exciting episode today as I am interviewing one of the most awesome people I know, not just in ecommerce but in life in general. Andrew Youderian is the founder of eCommerceFuel, a vetted community of high 6 and 7 figure ecommerce store owners who help each other grow their ecommerce businesses. The community hosts the annual eCommerceFuel Live event where members get to meet each other in person and share tips and actionable advice on how to successfully run their businesses. It's one of the events I absolutely love attending and it seems I'm not the only one who shares this sentiment -- event tickets sold out hours after the event was publicly announced. Andrew launched and sold numerous successful drop shipping ecommerce stores over the years. In this episode we talk about two stores he sold -- TrollingMotors.net and Right Channel Radios -- and a behind-the-scenes conversation about possibly the most interesting ecommerce store sale he made. Other things we talked about: What eCommerceFuel is and how it started A look back on Andrew's successful drop shipping businesses What triggered him to sell his businesses His reverse auction sale of TrollingMotors.net Finding a good buyer Insights about the sale of Right Channel Radios and whether he regretted it or not Is it still possible to succeed in drop shipping today? SEO strategy tips We hope you enjoy this episode. If you own a store with a minimum of $250K in annual revenue and want access to a treasure trove of information to help grow your business, apply for eCommerceFuel membership here! Resources mentioned today: eCommerceFuel eCommerceFuel Live Stamped.io AsiaInspection How to Sell a Business: The Open-Book Sale of My $600K Store (With Complete Financials) You'll notice we have a different podcast format -- it's just one of the changes we are adopting moving forward. We've committed to release two episodes per week, plus we will be bring you a weekly news roundup so you don't miss anything important in ecommerce land. Thanks for listening to Episode 95! Please leave us an honest review on iTunes; it will really help us out. You can also reach out to us at support@ecomcrew.com for any comments or suggestions. Happy selling!

This is Jeff Bezos' world…we're just living in it.  Or at least, that's how it feels for an eCommerce merchant.  It's hard to overstate the continued growth, innovation, and reach of Amazon.  With 214 distribution centers and growing.  Sales growing at 20-30% per year.  Forays into apparel, electronics (Kindle and the Echo family of products), batteries, and several other categories.  It's hard not to look at Amazon with awe and wonder.  So, what's a merchant to do in light of Amazon's dominance?  Is Amazon friend or foe, or somewhere in between?   Andrew Youderian knows the world of independent eCommerce store owners better than arguably anyone on the planet.  He started the eCommerce Fuel podcast in 2014 and the eCommerce Fuel private forum shortly thereafter.  He's bought, grown and sold several eCommerce businesses and he interacts regularly with top independent merchants on a monthly basis.  When it comes to eCommerce Andrew has done and seen it all.   In this episode, we look at how you as a merchant can stay relevant and thrive in the shadow of Amazon…and how to benefit from Amazon without “making a deal with the devil” so to speak.   He dives into detail on: - What factors to consider when forming your Amazon strategy - What merchants are most at risk to face irrelevance and extinction as Amazon continues to grow and innovate - Andrews 4 Musts for thriving in an Amazon World - When to “blitz” Amazon vs. when to back off - Top takeaways from some of the best independent merchants on the planet…tips and ideas for you to steal and deploy

We get a lot of questions about what services and applications we use in our day to day business. Today I'm going to give our listeners a list of tools and services that really help us stay on top of our business. To begin with, we have four brands under the EcomCrew umbrella. The four brands are Colorit.com, Icewraps.com, Wild Baby, and Tactical.com. We use all these tools to run every brand and keep track of our customers' needs. Here is a list of those tools: Shopify -- Every brand we have is built on Shopify. It is the best platform we have found for running an ecommerce business. I will explain how we came to that conclusion during the episode. Stamped.io -- We use Stamped.io to get good quality reviews. Of course, they are a sponsor of the podcast, but we use their service because it is the best value. Zipify Pages -- If we are running a promotion or sale, Zipify is the tool we use to build the landing page. Shoelace -- This app allows us to create retargeting ads fast and easy! Rewind -- A tool we use to make sure we have system backups. Skubana -- This app gathers up our orders and distributes them to the right fulfillment station. It is a big time saver. I'm a little frustrated with Skubana, to be honest, but I will get into that during the episode. Klaviyo -- If you are a long time listener, you know I use Klaviyo a lot. It is a time-saving tool that makes email marketing a lot easier. ClickFunnels -- ClickFunnels is a service that helps keep track of our special promotion and contest email campaigns. AdEspresso -- An essential tool for creating great Facebook ads. Quickbooks Online -- The service we use to keep our books. Gleam.io and Up-Viral -- We use both for contest promotions. Phone.com -- This app redirects customer service calls to personal or designated phone numbers, so we can settle customer issues more efficiently. Sellics -- An Amazon based tool that is similar to Skubana. Splitly -- A split testing app. Jungle Scout -- A service we use to research new products and current market trends. RestockPro -- A tool that helps track our inventory and helps us plan reorders with plenty of time to spare! Basecamp -- The newest addition to our toolbox. Basecamp is a project management tool that allows us to keep in touch with all team members, no matter where they are based. So there you have it, our list of tools and services that help us keep the EcomCrew machine humming. I recently did some traveling on the east coast and I attended an EcommerceFuel meetup and met some great people. So hello, to all of you I met up with earlier! We have also released our first course on EcomCrew.com! The course is called Build A $1,000,000 Private Label Business Importing Kickass Products From China, if you are interested in the importing business, check out the link below. As a reminder, I will be speaking at Global Sources (discount code: ec350) during October 17-19 and I will be attending and speaking at EcomerceFuel Live during January 11-13. Please keep in mind that with all this travel the live Facebook shows will be postponed, but there will still be pre-recorded episodes. In closing, we also have a second sponsor for this episode, AsiaInspection. Dave and I both use AsiaInspection for our overseas shipments. They provide a very important service for anyone needing to double check the quality of their shipments. Resources Mentioned Today:   AdEspresso AsiaInspection Basecamp ClickFunnels Colorit.com EcomCrew Course EcomCrew Facebook Page EcommerceFuel EcommerceFuel Live Gleam.io Global Sources Icewraps.com Jungle Scout Klaviyo Phone.com Quickbooks Online RestockPro Rewind Sellics Shoelace Shopify Skubana Splitly Stamped.io Tactical.com UpViral Wild Baby Zipify If you have any questions or anything you'd like us to discuss on the podcast please go to ecomcrew.com and fill out the contact form. Also, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!

“The difference between who you are now and who you are five years from now, comes down to the people you meet and the books you read.” - Charlie "Tremendous" Jones "The book you don't read won't help." - Jim Rohn This episode is about getting the right information to feed your brain and better yourself. Brett talks about some of his favorite podcasts and his favorite books, and why you should be monitoring your inputs. You (and your brain) are the most valuable assets your ecommerce business has. Get the right inputs!  

I'm casting solo today because Grant just had a baby! Congratulations! He'll be back next week, but in the meantime, I'm going to talk about one of the best experiences I've had since becoming an online entrepreneur. I recently joined a forum called eCommerceFuel, a private online community for business owners that's secure enough for candid business discussion and social enough to connect you with some new and exciting people. I've been attending their live events since I joined a few months ago, and this past conference I just attended blew my mind. Beyond the free food and open bar, the conference hosted networking events, group sessions, and keynote speakers discussing everything from personal business anecdotes, economic philosophies, to tips for using Facebook advertisements. Now, I'm not the kind of guy that likes to speak in front of crowds, but the breakout sessions and mastermind groups at this conference pushed me out of my comfort zone – in the best way! I've since joined two mastermind groups, and communicating with these amazing business owners through the forum is a great way to keep in touch and grow your business at the same time. Tune in now to find out how you can join the forum and hear about: eCommerceFuel and their amazing live events Mike's first-hand experience with eCommerceFuel Mike's favorite speakers and breakout sessions from eCommerceFuel Travel tips so you can get the most out of your e-commerce events What mastermind groups are and how valuable they can be You can apply for the eCommerceFuel forum online at www.ecommercefuel.com. You don't have to be a member to hear their podcast, so tune in and test them out to see if they work for you. Leave us a review iTunes and head over to our site www.ecomcrew.com for more news and updates on what's working for e-commerce today.

I don't recall exactly how I stumbled across Andrew's podcast, eCommerceFuel, but when I did I was hooked. Here's an entrepreneur talking strictly about the e-commerce market, with a strong focus on physical goods. Normally in our space, we're hearing all about the ins and outs of digital product sales, so it was refreshing to hear how traditional store-fronts are doing this. All the while, he's not even a WordPress user! Hard to imagine right? In today's discussion, we'll cover why Andrew has recently switched to Shopify from Magento and his thoughts on WordPress as an e-commerce platform. As a Youderian fan, I was really excited to record this episode so I hope you really get something out of it. Listening options Itunes:subscribe to MattReport Stitcher:subscribe to MattReport   Viewing options Stay connected w/ my YouTube channel Feedback welcome What are your thoughts on e-commerce? Which platforms or plugins do you prefer? Previous Matt Report Episode mentioned Zoe Rooney ★ Support this podcast ★