Podcast appearances and mentions of eric bandholz

To host Eric Bandholz, the best companies have a purpose, and the happiest owners set priorities for business and life.  In this episode, Eric offers another master class on entrepreneurship. It's his fourth this year, following installments on hiring, branding, and profit-building.He aims to help existing and future entrepreneurs based on operating Beardbrand, his direct-to-consumer company, for a decade now. He says this master class is the most important to date. He addresses the "North Star" essentials for his company, family, health, and more.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/build-a-business-you-loveFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel.   ******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 

Weston Jon Bouchér is a California-based menswear brand and the name of its founder. He launched the company in 2019 after a decade as a full-time apparel and lifestyle model.He initially sought a white-label supplier with like-minded quality standards. Unsuccessful, he opted instead for “cut-and-sew manufacturing.” The result is a network of global manufacturers, all producing apparel to Jon's designs and specifications, and sold entirely from his Shopify site.He joins host Eric Bandholz in this episode, addressing the brand's launch, production challenges, marketing tactics, and more.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/from-model-to-menswear-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 

Ryan Rouse has a formula for scaling physical retail sales. First penetrate niche markets, he says, then leverage that success into mainstream chains.He does that with MALK Organics, an Austin, Texas-based plant milk provider. Ryan is MALK's president, having launched and exited a meal-delivery business and served in executive roles of other consumer brands.He speaks with host Eric Bandholz in this episode — addressing critical retail tactics such as packaging, pricing, marketing, and more.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/malk-plant-milk-masters-in-store-retailFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel.   ******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 

Many ecommerce businesses are struggling. Profit margins are thin; cash is low.As the host of "Ecommerce Conversations," entrepreneur Eric Bandholz typically interviews other owners and executives. But he departs in this episode, sharing lessons from running Beardbrand, his company, for over a decade.What follows are Eric's tips for adding margins to an ecommerce business. He addresses tighter focus, operational improvements, better marketing, brand boosters, and even checkout enhancements.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/margin-hacks-for-cash-strapped-ecom-storesFor 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 

In this special year-end episode, I share the most transformative insights from my conversations with entrepreneurs who've successfully navigated the journey from 7 to 8 figures. Rather than just chasing growth, we're diving deep into how today's most successful entrepreneurs leverage AI, build legacy-focused teams, and redefine sustainable success in today's business landscape.Throughout 2024, we've explored how entrepreneurs find innovative ways to scale their businesses while maintaining work-life balance. From implementing AI-powered decision-making to creating strong team cultures, these lessons provide a blueprint for smarter growth in 2025.Key Themes & Insights:1. Leveraging AI and Technology Strategically: The landscape of scaling businesses has fundamentally changed. Our guests shared powerful insights about using AI not just as a tool but as a strategic partner in decision-making:Building "digital twins" of your business to test strategies risk-free (Hamza Mudassir)Using AI for enhanced decision-making and strategic planningImplementing AI in content creation and business operations (Steve Maly)Finding the balance between automation and the human touch2. Building Legacy-Driven Teams: A recurring theme throughout our conversations was the importance of building teams aligned with your values and vision:Creating a unified organizational language for clearer communication (Devan Kline)Defining your legacy as a foundation for team culture (Paula Telfer)Developing systems that scale without sacrificing company valuesFostering a culture that attracts and retains top talent3. Redefining Success and Scale: Perhaps the most surprising insight from our guests was their perspective on what true success looks like:Why a $3M business at 15-20% profit might serve you better than a $20M business at 10% (Eric Bandholz)Understanding the point of diminishing returns in business growthCreating sustainable systems for long-term successBuilding a business that serves your life, not consumes itActionable Takeaways for 2025:1. Implement Strategic AI Integration   - Start with clear objectives and well-defined prompts   - Test strategies using AI-powered simulations before real-world implementation   - Focus on areas where AI can enhance rather than replace human decision-making2. Build Value-Aligned Teams   - Define your legacy and core values first   - Create a common organizational language   - Develop systems that scale while maintaining culture3. Design for Sustainable Growth   - Identify your optimal scale point   - Focus on profit margins over pure revenue   - Build systems that support work-life balanceFeatured Insights From:Hamza Mudassir: AI strategy and digital business transformationSteve Maly: Marketing automation and AI implementationPaola Telfer: Legacy-driven team buildingDevan Kline: Organizational communication and scalingEric Bandholz: Sustainable growth strategiesJon Matzner: Building leveraged systemsAustin Linney: Entrepreneurial mindset and developmentConnect with Beyond 8 Figures:Website: https://beyond8figures.comTwitter: @beyond8figuresLinkedIn: Beyond 8 FiguresWork with A.J.:Are you ready to implement these strategies in your business? I help entrepreneurs integrate cutting-edge AI solutions, build strong teams, and create sustainable growth systems. Let's create your roadmap for success in 2025. Learn more at https://beyond8figures.com/work-with-a-j/Resource Links:Redefining Strategy and Decision-Making with AI with Hamza Mudassir, Strategize.incFrom Freelance Gigs to a Thriving Agency with Steve Maly, Maly MarketingRewire Your Mind, Revamp Your Business With Paola Telfer of Sens.aiA Fitness Phenomenon: How Ex-Minor Leaguer Created a Franchise Empire with Devan Kline of Burn Boot CampGrowing Your Niche: Unlocking Explosive Business with Eric Bandholz, BeardbrandUnlock Global Talent to Win Locally with Jon Matzner of Lazy LeverageMastering Strategic Adaptability in Business with Austin Linney, Crementum Capital Holdings

In late 2020, host Eric Bandholz interviewed a developer who had launched a Shopify app for sending manual text messages to cart abandoners. Eighteen months later, they spoke again, this time to discuss his sale of that company and purchase of another, an app that offered upsells in a Shopify checkout.By early 2023 he had sold the second company and launched a third one, an app to recover coupon leaks. Which brings us to Eric's fourth conversation with Dennis Hegstad. He has shut down the coupon-leak app business and started his fourth, a data provider for the ecommerce industry called Internet Research Unit. What, exactly, is Internet Research Uniit? Eric asked him that question and more in this episode.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6tGAFor 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 

Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand, revolutionized men's grooming with a focus on beard care, challenging corporate stereotypes and fostering a community for bearded gentlemen. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The key to success is learning that you are the person who define what success is and building your life based on what you find valuable. 2. In the end, the things that you are going to look back on the journey is the relationship and not the revenue. 3. Daily affirmations are a great tool to use to really define what success is to you. Listen to Eric's podcast - Ecommerce Conversations Podcast Sponsors HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy Vanta Helps SaaS businesses of all sizes manage risk and prove security in real time. Vanta has a special offer waiting for you of 1,000 dollars off at Vanta.com/fire ThriveTime Show Attend the world's highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire

Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand, revolutionized men's grooming with a focus on beard care, challenging corporate stereotypes and fostering a community for bearded gentlemen. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The key to success is learning that you are the person who define what success is and building your life based on what you find valuable. 2. In the end, the things that you are going to look back on the journey is the relationship and not the revenue. 3. Daily affirmations are a great tool to use to really define what success is to you. Listen to Eric's podcast - Ecommerce Conversations Podcast Sponsors HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy Vanta Helps SaaS businesses of all sizes manage risk and prove security in real time. Vanta has a special offer waiting for you of 1,000 dollars off at Vanta.com/fire ThriveTime Show Attend the world's highest rated and most reviewed business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and football great Tim Tebow at ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire

Scaling down a business is less fun than scaling up. The issues might be similar, but the process is different.In this week's episode, host Eric Bandholz addresses the recent experience of Beardbrand, his company, changing 3PLs — third-party logistics providers.  He describes the need to reduce warehouse and fulfillment costs, having lost a large wholesale customer. He explains why he chose an initial provider, only to encounter higher-than-quoted rates and poor service. He switched again, this time returning to Texas near his manufacturer and his own home base. As always, Eric transparently shares his lessons — good and bad decisions — in the hopes of helping others.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/lessons-from-changing-3plsFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel.   ******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 

Mark Berkowitz is an attorney and partner at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP in New York who works extensively with ecommerce merchants, including Amazon sellers, handling various forms of litigation.Last year, host Eric Bandholz's company, Beardbrand, was sued for alleged violations of New York laws similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The claim was frivolous. Bandholz hired Berkowitz, who is experienced in accessibility matters. He made Beardbrand's refusal to pay the claim clear to the plaintiff's attorney, who eventually dropped the case.Berkowitz recaps the lawsuit in this episode and offers advice for other merchants in similar circumstances. For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6toHFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel.   ******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 

Eric Bandholz is the Founder and CEO of Beardbrand, a men's beard care company. He started Beardbrand after leaving a corporate role to pursue his passion for men's grooming and beard care. Eric is also the host of Practical Ecommerce's podcast Ecommerce Conversations, in which he interviews startup founders and founders of brands valued at $100 million. In this episode… What does it take to be recognized by strangers on the street for your brand? You don't have to compete with big-name brands to get widespread recognition; you just have to relate to your customers. How can you scale your brand's reach while honing your entrepreneurial skills? While traveling, Eric Bandholz is often recognized as the charismatic face of his brand. He attributes this acknowledgment to his natural storytelling abilities and maintains that this factor sets independent brands apart from large retailers like Amazon, which doesn't connect with consumers authentically. Eric doesn't invest in paid ads and instead recommends creating organic content that showcases a distinctive brand personality. Developing this personality may also involve giving your products unique and memorable names that capture consumers' attention and entice them to purchase from you. In the latest episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, Eric Bandholz, the Founder and CEO of Beardbrand, joins William Harris for a discussion about charismatic leadership and brand storytelling. Eric explains the importance of persevering during tough times, how to identify a work-life balance that aligns with your core values, and his presence on DTCX.

Eric Bandholz hosts "Ecommerce Conversations" while running Beardbrand, his direct-to-consumer provider of men's grooming supplies. Periodically he diverts an episode to share the details of his business, hoping it helps others. He's done that three times in the last year, a challenging period for many ecommerce companies, including his own. He's addressed Beardbrand's initial sales decline, plans for recovery, and, most recently, a year-end recap.In this episode, he shares Beardbrand's recent changes to persevere for better times.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6sOCFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel.   ******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 

Eric Bandholz founded Beardbrand in 2012 with a few thousand dollars and grew the brand to almost 8 figures before disaster struck in 2023.   Last year was rough for many e-commerce entrepreneurs, and I wanted to bring Eric on as an example of what it looks like to keep pushing and build a business that you actually love.   Connect with Eric and Beardbrand at https://beardbrand.com   Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to see how we grow and scale brands to the million dollar mark and beyond.    Scale to the $1M/year mark and beyond in the Capitalism Incubator at https://capitalism.com/inc   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran   If you want to join us in San Diego July 21-24, shoot me an email at join@capitalism.com   Timestamps:    (0:00) - Eric's story   (2:50) - 7 figures is just the start   (10:44) - How Eric turned the ship around   (20:00) - Building the business that you want   (30:00) - Creating true freedom    (31:30) - Building deep relationships   (36:50) - Where does e-commerce go from here?   (50:00) - Starting your road to $1M

If starting a lifestyle brand has always been a dream of yours, this episode with Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand, is a real treat. He shares how maintaining full control through bootstrapping allowed him to prioritize ethical sourcing and customer relationships over rapid growth. His story is a real inspiration for anyone who wants to create a business that not only succeeds financially but also supports their quality of life while staying true to their personal values.About Eric BandholzEric Bandholz started Beardbrand in 2012 with a simple goal: to make men feel awesome. From its beginnings as an online community, Beardbrand has grown into a major brand in the $3.2 billion beard care market, now offering a broad range of grooming products and even a brick-and-mortar barbershop in Austin. Eric attributes his success to staying true to his core values, especially freedom, which is grounded in stoic principles of focusing on what you can control. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Eric left the corporate world behind to create a community-centric brand. Operating as a bootstrap venture, Eric has steered Beardbrand, focusing on sustainable growth and independence, avoiding external investments. He advocates for the lifestyle business model, encouraging a balance between personal well-being and professional success. Key Insights:Incorporate your core values into your business strategy. Core values are much more than psychology mumbo-jumbo; they shape every decision you make in your business. They help to reflect what your company stands for and attract customers who share these beliefs.Enjoy your entrepreneurial journey. Even though everyday tasks might often feel like a drag, finding meaning in them can help to maintain motivation and prevent burnout. And remember that there's always something to celebrate, no matter how small.  Leverage bootstrapping for greater control. Using your own money to fund your business can keep you in control and help you make quick decisions that are right for your business without external pressure. Focus on sustainable business growth. Choose growth strategies that fit your goals and business vision. Opting for steady, predictable growth is better than chasing overnight success, as it helps to maintain product quality, protects your reputation, and ensures your business grows in a manageable way.Build and engage your community. Hosting events, starting discussions on social media, creating loyalty programs, featuring spotlight customers, offering behind-the-scenes content… These are just a few ways you can turn your buyers into brand advocates and build a community that supports your growth. Eric's best advice for entrepreneurs:"What matters is that you're enjoying the journey [...] When you can focus on building today and what I'm doing at this moment, then it doesn't really matter where you end up."Get Eric's “Book of Reminders”Connect with Eric Bandholz:LinkedinInstagramXBeardbrandFollow Beyond 8 Figures:LinkedinXWebsite

You probably know Beardbrand and its founder, Eric Bandholz. Beardbrand rose to prominence in the ecommerce landscape as they built a YouTube channel with over a million subscribers, thereby powering their customer acquisition with basically zero investment in paid marketing channels. But as the impact of their organic efforts began to fade in 2022 and into 2023, Bandholz and his team decided that they needed to crack the code on Meta Ads. The problem? This channel had never been successful for them before. So when Bandholz reached out to me to see if I could be any help as they handed the keys to a talented but green (as far as paid social is concerned) team member, Mike Lawson, I suggested he come on the podcast and build a plan from the ground-up, complete with screenshares of their actual Meta Ads account. In this episode, you'll learn exactly how I'd build an ad account almost from the ground-up centering on a consolidated, broad-targeted, Bid Cap strategy, and you'll even get a follow-up a month after our initial recording to see how their efforts were going. We referenced a lot of resources in this episode. Want access to all of them for free? Sign up for my email list below and I'll send them your way. EPISODE SPONSOR Virtual assistants can be helpful. Virtual professionals can transform your business. Get connected to incredible ecommerce talent from the Philippines with More Staffing by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.morenow.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. WATCH MY PREVIOUS OPENING THE BOOKS EPISODE • "Opening The Books: Mixed By Nasrin": www.ajfgrowth.com/mixed EPISODE SPONSOR Virtual assistants can be helpful. Virtual professionals can transform your business. Get connected to incredible ecommerce talent from the Philippines with More Staffing by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.morenow.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW Follow Andrew on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewjfaris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Andrew: podcast@ajfgrowth.com Work with Andrew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE MUSIC Music Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tell Me Mama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by The Devious Means Music Outro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rusty Little Scissors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by The Devious Means

Mike Carroll, a weightlifting buddy of host Eric Bandholz, lost his job last fall. He had been an insurance salesman for 25 years and is now contemplating a new career. Eric asked him, "Have you thought about ecommerce?"He had not.Launching an ecommerce company intrigued him, but he was unsure where to start. Knowing many would-be entrepreneurs with similar concerns, Eric invited him on the podcast.Here's that conversation.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6qKiFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcastsListener reviews of Ecommerce Conversations elevate visibility and help others experience the lessons of online entrepreneurs. We invite you to leave a review on this channel if you're so moved.   ******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. http://www.practicalecommerce.com 

The last time host Eric Bandholz discussed his company in an episode was in July. Things were close to their worst. He had furloughed his team for a month. But now the team is back to full-time. His strategy is focusing on Facebook as an acquisition channel. He switched the company's Facebook marketing approach from multi-phase testing to bid caps.He made the change at the beginning of October, and he's seeing cost per acquisition fall in line with profit expectations. The downside is that there are only a few conversions daily due to the negligible budget. Beardbrand is now at a breakeven profit-wise. That's not what he expected after 11 years, but he has "come to terms with the fact that this is essentially a new business. I have to look at Beardbrand from a startup perspective. What worked for us when we launched in 2012 is entirely different than now."It's a new beginning for a venerable, 11-year business, as told here in an admirably transparent manner.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6pO3For 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. http://www.practicalecommerce.com

Accessibility is important to host Eric Bandholz's company, Beardbrand. The business respects consumers with disabilities and tries to serve them. Still, it was recently sued for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Stunned, he turned to a fellow entrepreneur whose company has dealt with frivolous lawsuits. He first interviewed Joel Runyon for this podcast in May 2022 when they discussed Impossible, Runyon's nutritional performance company. In this recent interview, Runyon shared his experience of getting sued.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6p6pFor 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. http://www.practicalecommerce.com 

An entire business focused on pet frogs may be the ultimate long-tail venture. Josh Williard's company, JoshsFrogs.com, breeds and sells frogs and the products that support them. Founded in 2007, Josh's Frogs has scaled to 90 employees across two Michigan-based facilities."We've been growing by leaps and bounds," he said, seemingly in frog-speak.Selling frogs, while unique, has many of the same challenges as other online merchants. Willard discussed those challenges and more with host Eric Bandholz.For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6oZcFor 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. http://www.practicalecommerce.com 

On this episode of Retention Chronicles, we're joined by Eric Bandholz, Founder & CEO of Beardbrand. Host Mariah Parsons and Eric discuss Beardbrand's content strategy in the early days, empowering customers to love themselves and the trickle down effect on team morale, building a business around what Amazon can and can't do well, bringing value first to customers with educational content, affiliate marketing, SEO, and organic social, & more!Register for our LIVE PODCAST: https://gomalomo.com/resources/live-podcast-bfcm

Ecommerce Conversations host Eric Bandholz is the founder of Beardbrand, a leading direct-to-consumer seller of men's grooming products. 2023 has been challenging for the business — "a perfect storm of calamities" per Eric.This episode is admirably transparent with Eric sharing his view of good and bad decisions, supply chain hurdles, marketing missteps, and much more. It's a story of perseverance and determination. It's an entrepreneur opening up, hoping to help others in similar circumstances. For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6otjFor 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. http://www.practicalecommerce.com 

“Keep on growing” on the Daily Grind, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Eric Bandholz. Bandholz is the founder of Beardbrand. Beardbrand works to bring high-quality products to beardsmen. Eric was also on Shark Tank, where he did not get an offer from the sharks, but he did get a flattering beard rub from one of them. S4 Episode 35: 01/10/2023 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Eric Bandholz Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ Twitter: @dailygrindpod https://www.twitter.com/dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://www.beardbrand.com/ Instagram: @ericbandholz https://www.instagram.com/ericbandholz/ @beardbrand https://www.instagram.com/beardbrand/ Twitter: @bandholz https://twitter.com/bandholz @beardbrand https://twitter.com/Beardbrand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dailygrindpod/support

Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz, the host of "Ecommerce Conversations," looks back on his company's 2022 performance in detail and outlines (major) plans for 2023. It's impressive transparency to help all merchants — a must-listen.For an edited transcript with embedded audio, see:  https://pec-ly.com/?6mvLFor transcripts of all episodes with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcasts

Persistent stomach pain prompted Allison Ellsworth to formulate a prebiotic soda, which she named Poppi. That was in 2018. It's now among the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S., with sales of $300,000 per month.She describes her journey to host Eric Bandholz in this episode, addressing Shark Tank appearances,  dramatic scaling, plans, and more.For an edited transcript with embedded audio, see: https://pec-ly.com/?6m3FFor all episode transcripts with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcasts

Andrew Bialecki co-founded Klaviyo in 2012 as a data repository for business. Then a friend told him about Shopify. Klaviyo is now a global ecommerce-marketing juggernaut with 1,500 employees, $140 million in revenue, and $778 million in equity funding to date — including a $100 million round in August from Shopify itself.But the management of data remains central to Klaviyo's mission. “We're really good a storing data,” Bialecki said. He speaks with host Eric Bandholz in this week's episode. The edited transcript is at https://pec-ly.com/?6lNM

Patrick Coddou co-founded Supply.co in 2015. The DTC seller of razors and shaving supplies has experienced the rise and fall and rise again of many ecommerce brands. Covid created a sales boom. iOS 14.5 decimated profits. Diversifying acquisition channels has restored growth and earnings — so much so that Coddou has sold his business.  He tells the story in this episode with host Eric Bandholz. For an edited transcript (with embedded audio), see: https://pec-ly.com/?6l8G

Fringe Sport is a leading online seller of home-based barbells and exercise equipment. Peter Keller founded the company in 2010 in Austin, Texas, where it remains. In this his second appearance on the podcast, he speaks with host Eric Bandholz on priorities — business and life — and his motivations for running Fringe. See the edited transcript at https://pec-ly.com/?6l4m.

Jon Tucker founded HelpFlow, an outsourced customer service provider, in 2015. The company has thrived, focusing on ecommerce brands and an extensive onboarding process to understand a client's products, customer needs, and much more.  In this episode, Tucker discusses his company's journey with host Eric Bandholz.  For an edited transcript, please go to https://pec-ly.com/?6kYz.

Apple's iOS change in May 2021 continues to impact advertising. To Triple Whale, an Austin, Texas-based analytics provider, the change is a debacle for merchants and an opportunity for the company.Rabah Rahil is Triple Whale's chief marketing officer. He recently joined host Eric Bandholz to discuss the impact of iOS 14.5 and the need for accurate attribution, ad testing, and more.For an edited transcript, please see https://pec-ly.com/?6kVr.

Chisos Boots, a handcrafted bootmaker in Austin, Texas, drives 90% of its revenue online. But its sole physical store serves as a gathering place and hosts two large annual events. Founder Will Roman explains in this week's episode with host Eric Bandholz. 

Nathan Allebach began managing the Twitter account for Steak-umm, the food brand, in 2017. It had 1,000 followers. It's now over 200,000. He speaks with host Eric Bandholz in this week's episode, addressing social media branding, divisive content, and more. 

A home garage or a table made from an old door are famous symbols of many successful brand's humble beginnings. But behind that symbol is often one bootstrapped entrepreneur with a wild vision.Our guest has firsthand experience on the demands of a “solo-preneur” and the critical undertaking of confronting your supply chain head-on!Eric Bandholz discusses how to build a business that works for your lifestyle, deciding whether to create products in-house or not, and the advice he has for other “solo-preneurs”. As Founder of Beardbrand, Eric has learned a thing or two about creating successful e-commerce brands with limited resources. —Guest Quote“I do love developing and formulating new products, just not in house. I don't think that's a core competency that we have. That's a decision that allowed us to grow rapidly as well, because we could have more of our brain energy go into marketing efforts, or just systems and processes efforts rather than being a shipping or manufacturing company.” - Eric Bandholz—Time Stamps *(1:31) Meet Eric*(2:58) All About Beardbrand*(8:20) Build a Business that works for YOU*(11:22) E-Commerce Conversations*(13:30) How Eric Uses the Supply Chain*(16:00) Segment 2: Challenges*(18:50) In-House or Outsource?*(21:53) Eric's advice for being a solo-preneur*(25:22) Segment 3: The Venting Couch*(29:30) Segment 4: Back to the Future*(32:25) Segment 5: Quick Hitters*(35:50) How to reach Eric—Sponsor:This podcast is powered by the team at Stord. Turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage. Go to Stord.com to learn more.—Links Connect with Eric Bandholz on LinkedInConnect with Alex Kent on LinkedinCheck out the Stord WebsiteCheck out the Beardbrand's WebsiteCheck out Eric's Podcast ‘Ecommerce Conversations'

Mark Taylor is a former Fulfillment-by-Amazon seller weary of paying expensive long-term storage fees. He said, “We started looking for ways to solve the warehousing problem for ourselves, and in doing so, we thought it might be interesting for others.” His solution is Warehouse Republic, a 3PL serving mainly Amazon sellers, which he launched in 2018.He discusses his journey with host Eric Bandholz, addressing FBA policies, warehouse leasing, fulfillment technology, and more.  See, also, the condensed transcript at: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/fba-seller-tired-of-storage-fees-launches-3pl.

In this episode, Will talked to Chris Savage, the co-founder & CEO of Wistia, the premier video marketing platform. Wistia allows you to upload, edit, market, and measure the impact of your videos - all in one place. Chris talked about Wistia's beginnings, and the many obstacles he and his co-founder had to push through, and he also gave a glimpse into Wistia's future.Listen to Chris talk about: What situation caused him to IGNORE the input of investors;How one customer can refocus your company's core;Why hiring for passion will always beat hiring for the experience;Why predicting the future is not about what but when;The importance of being an expert in your own company and having fun at the same time.Follow Chris on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage Twitter: https://twitter.com/csavage Check out our previous episodes with startup founders ⤵Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWb_L3eSlw Jonathan Kantor from Uncommon Golf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7P0ZcY-zl8 Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-pk0hwDMs Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.comFollow us on ⤵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillMarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-marlow-llc-b395a8127/

Jim is joined by Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz. Eric shares how he started a successful brand featured on Shark Tank with zero funding on core values such as freedom and hunger. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S EPISODE The seeds of a founder Why school can hold you back Community led growth Getting from Zero to One Using Reddit Getting on Shark Tank The gift of bootstrapping Diversifying products  Building a network  Resources: Ecommerce Conversations BeardBrand Jim Huffman website Jim's Twitter GrowthHit The Growth Marketer's Playbook   Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51) 

Eric Bandholz was mocked, ridiculed, and told he wasn't allowed to grow facial hair while working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. So, he quit his job and started a beard business. In 2012, Beardbrand was born, and the company has been providing educational and inspirational content to help men ‘Keep on Growing' ever since. Their grooming products for beard, hair, and skin, support a growing online community of 1.8M+ YouTube subscribers. I wanted to talk to Eric because he has built a business dedicated to serving men. So, who better to talk to about becoming a better man! In this episode, we discuss the difficulty of entrepreneurship as a dad, how your relationship with your wife evolves post-kids, and how to intentionally build a life that you love. Key Takeaways with Eric Bandholz Breaking through business burnout and plateaus. Looking in the mirror and loving the man staring back at you. How to live in the present, overcome adversity, and focus on what matters most with The Book of Reminders. How to live a more intentional life. Opening up about struggles with infertility. Balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship. How your relationship with your wife changes once you're a Dad. What is your role as a husband/father in the first 18 months of parenthood? Carving out quality time with your kids. Understanding your role as a parent. Why there's no quick fix to improving your health. The importance of mental therapy. The Man Flow Yoga Members' Area - 7-Day FREE Trial Want on-demand yoga programs, workouts, tutorials & more? Visit ManFlowYoga.com/join and start your 7-day free trial today.  FREE 7-Day Beginner's Yoga for Men Challenge 15-Minute On-Demand Videos No flexibility, no yoga experience required. Noticeable results – feel better, stronger, and move better. BONUS ACCESS! Exclusive Members-Only workout: Head & Neck Essentials Routine Visit ManFlowYoga.com/7dc to start the challenge today! Connect with Dean Pohlman Facebook YouTube Instagram

Organic marketing takes time. Paid advertisement can break even, but loyal audiences are what bring profit.    This episode, Josh talks with Eric Bandholz, the founder of Beardbrand, on growing your business organically. 

Kamil Banc is co-founder with his brother Jeremy of Fragrance One, a direct-to-consumer seller of colognes and perfumes — entirely online. Sales are booming despite buyers never smelling the fragrances. He explains how in this conversation with host Eric Bandholz.

Jon Shanahan is the co-founder of Stryx, the pioneering direct-to-consumer seller of men's cosmetics. The company is soon to launch its products in 950 Target stores. The decision comes with risks. Shanahan discusses those issues and more with host Eric Bandholz.

In today's episode, Eric talks about the origins of Beardbrand, challenges he's faced, and the importance of family and freedom — check out today's episode of Road to CEO:

Today we're asking Eric to take his brand hat off and put his customer hat on. Here's what we talked about today: Why Eric hates Amazon  Why testing everything can rob customers of the experiences they are looking for Why Eric values bundles and professional recommendations Choice is not always a customer's friend  Why Eric values control too much to put things on subscription  Coffee is his ritual and is the one product he prefers on subscription  Eric believes that reordering should be so easy that subscription becomes irrelevant   Connection is important in establishing his brand loyalty Brands mentioned in this episode: Amazon  BSW USA  Fringe Sport  Onyx Coffee Labs  Rowing Blazers  Tracksmith  Nudie Jeans  Apple  Pit Vipers  Ronin Factory 

Eric Bandholz is the Co-founder and CEO of Beardbrand, a community and direct-to-consumer business with a mission to make men awesome. Eric and his team work to break down the negative stereotypes that surround bearded men through Beardbrand's blog, YouTube videos, and line of highly versatile grooming products. In 2014, Eric represented the brand on Shark Tank, launching Beardbrand to national recognition. Since then, the company has been featured by GQ, Men's Health, Forbes, and more. In this episode… When Eric Bandholz created Beardbrand in 2012, he had one mission: to make men feel awesome. Since then, he has built a community of like-minded beardsmen, launched a successful line of grooming products, and, most recently, opened a brick-and-mortar barbershop. So, how does he manage to expand his business while still maintaining that original mission? According to Eric, it's all about staying true to your core values. As a strong believer in stoicism, he has learned to relinquish control and focus on freedom instead. As he says, this value is a driving force in every interaction, development, and venture he has within Beardbrand. By leading with his core values, Eric has created a brand that not only achieved his mission, but exceeded it.  On this episode of the eCommerce Profits Podcast, Joshua Chin talks with Eric Bandholz, the Co-founder and CEO of Beardbrand, about the mission and values behind his successful brand. Eric discusses the role stoicism has played in his entrepreneurial journey, his vision for Beardbrand's expansion, and why selling your company may not be the best option in the long run. Stay tuned!

After successfully launching Salon Posta I said to myself (and wife!) I wouldn't take on another project...But it's hard to keep the entrepreneur juices at bay, and it didn't take long to start working on a new business but this time with 3 of my badass buddy's.In this interview I sit down with Antonio Centeno, Eric Bandholz and Ryan Masters to discuss our new investment company area627.com - our focus is to help founder accelerate their business growth. From six to seven figures.This episode we dive in to:- What Area 627 is and our plans- How much we're looking to invest and how you can get in touch with us- The business mistakes we've all made and what we've learnt from them- The benefits of being an entrepreneur and the down sides- What our expertise can bring to a founder who's looking to scale their business from 6 to 7 figures- Our individual entrepreneur journeysPlus so much more...Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!Want to pitch to us? Get in touch here: http://www.area627.comHave a guest you want me to interview? Message me on social media!Watch the video interview and podcast clips on my NEW YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3yDAHlpUSjwIZ2KzxRreQDON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST15 for 15% off.Enjoy the episode gentlemen.Best Hair Product in The UNIVERSE! http://peteandpedro.com Use Code: ALPHA10X for 10% OFF Your Order!Hair Product & Grooming Advice: https://peteandpedro.com/pages/adviceBest Skin Care In The UNIVERSE! https://tiege.com/alphamCustom Men's Ring (Like I wear) https://enemy.com/products/ringAll promotion and advertising inquiries: Terry@MENfluential.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronmarino/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmAlphaMTwitter: https://twitter.com/IAmAlphaMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronmarino/All Things ALPHA M. https://www.alpham.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I interview Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand.com. We talk about how he started the company, lessons he's learned as an entrepreneur, and the strategies he's used to turn Beardbrand into a 7-figure business. https://www.chasepotential.com/EricBandholz

Eric Bandholz, co-founder of Beardbrand, joins me to talk about choosing profitability and finding the right balance between running lean and growing your business. That's not to say that capital is a bad thing, but you do give up freedom to do things when investors need to get paid. That can include things like growing a YouTube channel to over 1M views, leaving Amazon, and opening a barbershop during a pandemic. But no matter what you do, you'll get critical feedback, but none of that matter if they aren't stakeholders in your business. Lastly, we discuss how to compete against the behemoth's like Amazon by doing things like opening a barbershop to sell online. Tactical insights from this episode. Profitability and focus prevents you from deploying asinine ideas, and gives you a sustainable business model Have one value proposition per year. For Beardbrand, this is helping customer avoid scent confusion. Investing in content that educates customers as a product differentiator SponsorsThank you to Shogun for sponsoring the Rolled Up Podcast Network. Nomad increased page speed, resulting in a 25% increase in conversions, a 15.6% reduction in their bounce rate, and most importantly made 25% more per sale when switching to https://getshogun.com/frontend/nomad-case-study (Shogun Frontend).

In this episode of The Exit, founder of Beardbrand, Eric Bandholz, ruminates on how he went from growing a beard to growing a business. It may seem unbelievable, but the whole concept stemmed from what he deemed a silly job requirement earlier in his career. -- The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many.To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Eric Bandholz talks about Beardbrand, presenting on Shark Tank, politics, and how he changed up his hiring to create a more independent and creative work environment. Eric also shares some of his thoughts on stoicism along with some of the struggles both he and his wife have faced in pursuit of building a family. This episode is a great look at creating positive work culture and building a life you can be proud to live.    Highlighted Quotes “Stoic Mindset” I tend to have a Buddhist-Stoic mindset for a lot of things... there is going to be suffering it's just part of humanity and it is part of life.one of the things that I have seen is that you are dealt the problems that you are capable of solving them. If you aren't capable of solving them, you wouldn't have them. That has encouraged me to find bigger problems because I feel that I can certainly solve bigger problems that I'm currently facing right now. You should want to have those problems and those challenges in life. “Core Values” We look at our core values as a triangle of Freedom, Honor and Trust. what happens is if you have too much freedom… then what happens is your trust and your hunger go down. So it's something that you want to have balanced... again perhaps too much hunger or too much drive and you end up working 80 hours a week and you are losing your freedom, and maybe you are eroding trust as well as you walk over your teammates so like balance has been a big thing for us. Resources/Mentions: Book The Obstacle Is The Way - Ryan Holiday  Book of Reminders Company Beardbrand Episode Shark Tank Episode  Guest Links: Beardbrand Eric Twitter Eric Instagram  Eric Linkedin Podcast Links: Instagram: @Hopestrategy  Facebook: @hopestrategy  Twitter: @thehopestrategy Youtube The Hope Strategy 

Eric Bandholz is the founder of Beardbrand and the host of eCommerce Conversations Podcast.Links MentionedTheBKShow.com — Find All Episode Notes HereBeardbrand.comFollow Eric on TwittereCommerce Conversations PodcastJoin The BK Show's newsletterFollow 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.

Gentlemen, welcome to a NEW episode of the Alpha M Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand to discuss business, life and self improvement.In this interview we spoke about:Starting Beardbrand.com on less than $100Why taking on investment isn't always the best decision for your businessEric's own personal experience with managing business partners (the good AND the bad!)The hiring process - when do you know it's time to hire someone?The many business ideas that Eric had that failed, and what he learntWhy Aaron envies Eric on how he balances work with living life on his own termsThe experience of launching Beardbrand products in retailers such as Nordstrom, Target and more.Eric's top tips to build your business and improve your life...I really enjoyed this episode, it's always fun chatting with Eric especially about business.Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode!Have a guest you want me to interview? Hit me up on social media.DON'T FORGET - If you're looking for the highest quality sunglasses without a premium price tag, check out www.enemy.com - I started ENEMY to solve a simple problem, to offer badass, premium sunglasses without the huge $300 price tag we're all expected to pay.Get yourself a pair today, and use code: PODCAST10 for 10% off.Enjoy the episode gentlemen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.