Podcasts by eCommerce Fuel

Google's GA4 Debacle and Hiring Data Talent from 2023-12-08T11:00

Do you know how powerful analytics can be in transforming a brand? In this episode, I'm excited to introduce Celina Wong, the Senior Director of Analytics and Stra...

Mindset&Marketing Teams Behind Growing to 8-Figures in 16 Months from 2023-12-01T11:00

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bootstrap a brand to eight figures in just over a year? In this episode, I’m joined by Harel Levy, who shares his unique jo...

A New Spin on the Traditional Sales Funnel from 2023-11-24T11:00

Are you curious about unique marketing methods beyond the digital realm? Join me today as I talk with Christie Mims, owner of CoachPony.com and TheRevolutionaryClu...

Optimizing Diet, Health and Strength for Entrepreneurs from 2023-11-17T11:00

Can the key to an amazing life be found at the intersection of health, relationships and personal fulfillment? Ryan Kennedy is the owner and founder of RyanKennedy...

Finding Top-Tier Supply Chain Talent in Mexico from 2023-11-10T11:00

Have you ever considered moving parts of your business to another country? In this episode, I am joined by Mehtab Bhogal, a long-time ECF member and the brains b...

Unlocking the Branding Power of Live Events from 2023-11-03T10:00

How does a modern clothing brand captivate its audience and make genuine connections in today's digital age? Nasrin Jafri, the creative mind behind Mixed, a vibran...

Leadership Wisdom from a Bridgewater Associates Veteran from 2023-10-27T10:00

Is leadership truly the hardest part of running a business? In this episode, we explore this topic with Dave Kline, the owner of MgmtAccelerator.com who honed his ...

Streamlining Ops as a Newly Hired COO from 2023-10-20T10:00

Ever wondered how the perfect blend of email marketing and operations can elevate an eCommerce business? In this episode, I'm joined by Karly Craig, author of Emai...

Is Amazon a Monopoly? from 2023-10-13T10:00

As Amazon faces groundbreaking legal challenges, what does it mean for the broader eCommerce landscape? In this special episode, I'm thrilled to be joined once aga...

Biggest Wins and Losses from 15 Years in Business from 2023-10-06T10:00

Ever wondered about the highs and lows of being in the eCommerce game? In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Bill D’Alessandro, arguably our most frequen...

The Top Lessons Learned From 500 Episodes from 2023-09-29T10:00

Ever wondered what it's like to create 500 podcast episodes over a decade? Embarking on this adventure in 2013, our journey from episode #1 has been filled with co...

Taming the Chaos in Your Business from 2023-09-22T10:00

Ever wondered how focusing on business processes can transform not just your business, but also your life? In this episode, I’m joined by Layla Pomper, CEO of Proc...

Small Changes, Big Impact: SEO Schema and 80/20 Website Redesigns from 2023-09-15T10:00

Have you ever wondered how the right SEO and website design can elevate your eCommerce game? Today, I'm joined by Ilana Davis, the mastermind behind IlanaDavis.com...

The Ultimate Tech Stack for eCommerce Excellence from 2023-09-01T10:00

Running an eCommerce business? In this episode, I'm diving into the tech stack behind financial management for businesses, highlighting the game-changing tools tha...

A Proven Playbook for Rapidly Accelerating Brand Growth (Rerun) from 2023-08-25T10:00

Do you dream of scaling your business to 8 figures—but feel intimidated by the competition in your niche? Today on the show, I’m joined by Leo Caracas, Managing Di...

Hitting 8-Figures in Two Years with Organic Short-Form Video (Rerun) from 2023-08-18T10:00

Want to know the secret behind building an 8-figure brand in just two years? Today I’m joined by Isaac Medoris, the owner and founder of MiniKatana.com. If you're ...

Challenging Your Customers and What Brands Get Wrong - with Alicia Reynoso from 2023-08-11T10:00

Looking for innovative ways to grow your brand? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alicia Reynoso, the owner of ChallengeMakers.com, a unique service that prop...

The Case for Taking Regular Dividends from Your Business from 2023-08-04T10:00

When should you invest money in your business, and when should you pull it out? In this solo episode, I’m building a case for why you may want to consider withdraw...

Tools, Strategies and Apps for Improving your Facebook Ads from 2023-07-28T10:00

Are you one of the lucky ones who is on the rollercoaster ride of running a seasonal business? Susan Cooper is the co-founder of BrightStarKids.com.au, and she joi...

Brand Breakdown: Santa Cruz Bicycles from 2023-07-21T10:00

Ever wondered why you’re willing to pay a premium for certain brands? In the world of eCommerce, we often find ourselves engrossed in the nitty-gritty details like...

A Masterclass on SEO Strategy for 2023 from 2023-07-14T10:00

Are you struggling to understand the intricacies of SEO and how it can impact your eCommerce business? Today we pull back the curtain on our own SEO journey, revea...

The Future of eCommerce Looks Different Than You'd Expect from 2023-07-07T10:00

The conversation surrounding eCommerce is typically dominated by subjects like paid ads, customer lifetime value, and agency hiring—among other tactical details. W...

Lessons from the King of Automation from 2023-06-30T10:00

In this episode, we reveal the often-neglected, yet crucial aspects of running a successful eCommerce business. David Moore is the owner and founder of HolidayCoro...

Reclaiming Your Time with Automation&Advanced Process Design from 2023-06-23T10:00

Have you ever wondered how someone can successfully juggle leading roles in multiple companies, excel in the eCommerce and SaaS industry, and still find the time t...

The Creative, Automated Real Estate Investment That Nets 30%+ Annually from 2023-06-16T10:00

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves looking outside the box for unconventional ideas and unexplored territories, and one of the missions of eCommerceFuel is ...

The Game-Changing ROI of Premium Packaging from 2023-06-09T10:00

Have you ever wondered how to build a successful brand while leading a nomadic lifestyle? Elizabeth Mercer is the Owner and Founder of Sleekform.com, a company tha...

Life After Business: Selling and Retiring with No Regrets from 2023-06-02T10:00

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 th...

Is LinkedIn an Underrated Marketing Gem? from 2023-05-26T10:00

While considering various strategies for attracting website traffic, you might be exploring numerous possibilities, particularly those requiring paid advertising. ...

The Psychology Behind Powerful Cold Emails from 2023-05-19T11:00

Are you overlooking the untapped potential of cold outbound emails? Meet returning guest Danny Kirk, the owner and founder of Kirk & Co, a company that specializes...

Business vs. Family: How Successful Entrepreneurs Strive for Both and Achieve More from 2023-05-12T10:00

Are you tired of hearing about work-life balance and feeling like it's an impossible feat? Steve Chou is the founder of MyWifeQuitHerJob.com and Bumblebee Linens, ...

From Zero to Viral: The Art and Science of Compelling Short-Form Video Creative from 2023-05-05T10:00

If you haven't yet hopped on the short-form video bandwagon, now might be the time to start. Savannah Sanchez is the founder of TheSocialSavannah.com, a TikTok exp...

How to 5X Sales from Email Marketing in a Year from 2023-04-28T10:00

Toni Herrbach is a long-time eCommerce Fuel member and email marketer who has been in the eCommerce game for a long time. Having increased the email list for NotCo...

Nine Brands, One Vision: Insights from Building a Holding Co. with Kelcey Lehrich from 2023-04-21T10:00

Are you curious about the challenges and rewards of building a holding company with multiple eCommerce businesses? Kelcey Lehrich is a longtime member of eCommerce...

Breaking Down the Highly-Effective Funnel at Heart&Soil from 2023-04-14T10:00

As eCommerce owners, we often get caught up in our own perspectives and forget what it's like to be a customer. So today, we're going to shift our mindset and take...

Talking Shopify's Dominance, WooCommerce's Niche and Inventory Forecasting from 2023-04-07T10:00

In this episode, we’re continuing our chat with Adii Pienaar, who has established successful companies like WooThemes and WooCommerce, and is presently involved in...

How WooCommerce's Co-Founder Overcame Burnout from 2023-03-31T10:00

How can you achieve a successful exit in your business without selling your soul or burning out until you're barely more than a burnt crisp? I'm excited to chat wi...

Recapping eCommerceFuel Live 2023 from 2023-03-24T10:00

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 ...

A Proven Playbook for Rapidly Accelerating Brand Growth from 2023-03-17T10:00

Do you dream of scaling your business to 8 figures—but feel intimidated by the competition in your niche? Today on the show, I’m joined by Leo Caracas, Managing Di...

Turning a $25K Investment Into $300K of Traffic Every Year from 2023-03-10T11:00

Do you struggle to get traffic to your website and increase your revenue? Marc Poirier is the Owner and CEO of RougeCare.ca, which specializes in selling red light...

Taking a Hard Look at Revenue-Based Loans from 2023-03-03T11:00

Running an eCommerce business can be a wild ride, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. One major hurdle that many online store owners face is figuring out how t...

Merchandising Lessons from a Victoria's Secret Executive from 2023-02-24T11:00

Today we're diving into the story of Kira Karmazin, a former VP of Merchandising for Carter's, Gap, and Victoria's Secret who took her knowledge of working at real...

Uncovering Macro Trends with Fulfil.io's Mountain of Data from 2023-02-17T11:00

Who said making more money had to be boring? Sharoon Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fulfil.io, an ERP built for larger 7-figure, 8-figure, and 9-figure brands...

Hitting 8-Figures in Two Years with Organic Short-Form Video from 2023-02-10T11:00

Want to know the secret behind building an 8-figure brand in just two years? Today I’m joined by Isaac Medoris, the owner and founder of MiniKatana.com. If you're ...

Designing Comp Plans to Keep Your Team Hyper-Productive and Around for the Long-Term from 2023-02-03T11:00

If you own a business, you know that one of the hardest parts is the people part. Whether it’s leading people, developing people, or retaining people, it ...

Are Facebook Ads Making a Comeback? from 2023-01-27T11:00

Curious about the latest trends in digital marketing? Andrew Foxwell, Co-Founder of Foxwell Digital, joins me today to uncover some of the trends happening in the ...

“Quality” is the Word of the Year in Acquisition from 2023-01-20T11:00

Today I’m joined by Ron Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Obvi, a protein powder specifically designed for women. He has a super cool story of how he’s grown the company...

Moat-Building Strategies for a Defensible Business from 2023-01-13T11:00

This is part two of my discussion with Matthew Bertulli, co-founder and CEO of Pela, a company that produces eco-friendly products such as the Lomi food disposal d...

Deconstructing Today's Most Beloved Brands from 2023-01-06T11:00

Matthew Bertulli is the co-founder and CEO of Pela, a company that produces eco-friendly products, such as the Lomi food disposal device and the PelaCase phone cas...

Leveling Up as a Leader (Replay) from 2022-12-30T11:00

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Jesse Pujji, a well-known entrepreneur and investor who has previously appeared on the show. Jesse is the Fo...

From Post-Soviet Mongolia to TikTok Influencer from 2022-12-23T11:00

What do you get when you combine TikTok with DTC and eCommerce? You may just get Dulma Altan, the founder of Makelane.com, creator, and commentator on all things D...

eCommerce Predictions for 2023 from 2022-12-16T11:00

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Not only is it a time to get together with friends and family and enjoy each other’s company, but it’s also the time of ...

Going Deep on Paid Traffic Trends&Attribution from 2022-12-09T11:00

Do you know where your best customers are coming from? Sara Livingston is the Head of Customer Solutions at Rockerbox.com, and she joins the show today to geek out...

Building a Brand Around Referrals and Exclusive Distribution from 2022-12-02T11:00

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...

How a Ski Industry Veteran Resurrected Mountain Gazette from 2022-11-25T11:00

I was recently looking through the new members to the eCommerce Fuel community and there was one company that caught my eye: Mountain Gazette. Mike Rogge, founder ...

Building the Spikeball Phenomenon from 2022-11-18T11:00

If you’ve been out and about on a Sunday, you have probably come across the product created by today’s guest. Chris Ruder is the Founder of Spikeball.com and he ha...

Optimizing the Entrepreneur's Weekly Routine from 2022-11-11T11:00

How do you build a great routine in your life as an entrepreneur? Is it possible to have a schedule that allows you to have flexibility, get things done, see your ...

Takeaways From Our Charlotte Event from 2022-11-04T10:00

Even a decade into eCommerce, I am still often amazed by the variety of things that people make a living from selling online. From high-end toilet seats to live ch...

Clashing Takes on the Future of Amazon (A Debate) from 2022-10-28T10:00

What is the future of Amazon? That’s what we’re diving into today with Bill D’Alessandro of ElementsBrands.com. Bill is a repeat guest on the show and someone who ...

How LoriBeds.com Navigated a Very Tough Year from 2022-10-21T10:00

It’s been a tough few years for many eCommerce brands, and in this episode, we’re chatting with Brenden Marquardt, owner of LoriBeds.com, a brand of really beautif...

The Transformative Power of One Amazing Hire from 2022-10-14T10:00

We all know that great customer service is a cornerstone of any successful eCommerce business, but finding a truly great customer service hire is not always easy. ...

What it Takes to Build a Unique Brand in 2022 from 2022-10-07T10:00

What does it take to build a brand in this day and age, and how has the branding experience changed from even a decade ago? David Segal is not only a tea veteran, ...

Leveling Up as a Leader from 2022-09-30T10:00

In this episode, we’re deep diving into all things leadership with Jesse Pujji, whose name you might be familiar with as a second-time guest on the show. He’s an e...

Pricing Strategies for an Inflationary World from 2022-09-23T10:00

By far, the thing that has made the biggest impact in terms of financial results in my own business—while doing the least amount of work—has been pricing, and it’s...

Launching a Beautiful High-Converting Catalog from 2022-09-16T10:00

What do you get when you take a discontinued National Geographic catalogue and 12 years of experience in the print catalogue sector? If your name is Allan Shiffrin...

Side Hustle to $2 Billion IPO: The Solo Stove Story from 2022-09-09T10:00

Search for “side hustle ideas” in Google and you’ll get a million and one results. In fact, side hustles have trended upward over the last couple years as people w...

The Insane Power of Pricing, Brand and Psychology from 2022-09-02T10:00

Do you understand why your customers buy? This week, we’re running a replay of one of the more interesting episodes from the last year with Charles Burdett of PipD...

How I Stopped Wasting My Life on Email from 2022-08-26T10:00

Email has to be one of the biggest pain points that entrepreneurs face, and it’s also something that is an inevitability in today’s world if you’re in eCommerce. I...

Thoughts on Tracking Your Net Worth from 2022-08-19T10:00

Welcome to another episode in the summer mini-series where we're diving into topics related to creating an amazing life—something that I know applies to all the en...

Fixing Your Declining Email Deliverability from 2022-08-12T10:00

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 Reifenberge...

Financing Growth at Different Stages in Business from 2022-08-05T10:00

If you’re in the eCommerce world and have any kind of inventory-based business, you know how growth can be a double-edged sword: the faster you grow, the larger th...

The E-Myth Was Wrong: The Case for Working IN Your Business from 2022-07-29T10:00

We've all heard the phrase “work on it, not in it” in relation to business—otherwise known as “the owner’s trap.” But what if I could make the case for why there a...

Mental Health for Entrepreneurs from 2022-07-22T10:00

So how are entrepreneurs doing lately? Dr. Sherry Walling joins the show for the second time around to give some insight into the state of entrepreneurship today, ...

2022 Trends Report Takeaways from 2022-07-15T10:00

It’s been a wild few years in eCommerce, so I was super excited to sit down and go over the results of our fourth-ever eCommerce Trends Report for 2022. The result...

Trends in Global Logistics, Warehousing and Fulfillment from 2022-07-08T17:37:50

A lot has happened in the last 24 months when it comes to shipping and logistics due to the pandemic, and you might be wondering what the immediate future holds. H...

How Remote Hiring Has Changed Post-COVID from 2022-07-01T10:00

There’s no doubt that one of the areas that COVID impacted the most was in the way we work, and specifically, in how the pandemic pushed remote work into the mains...

eCommerce Headwinds: Macro Sentiments, Cooling M&A&Operational Challenges from 2022-06-24T10:00

What does the future of eCommerce look like? Fan Bi is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of TheHedgeHogCompany.com, an eCommerce holding company that acquires and grows ...

The Research Strategy That Took Mythologie Candles to $6M in 24 Months from 2022-06-17T10:00

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 i...

The Perfectly Executed Business Sale from 2022-06-10T10:00

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 cas...

Investing in Private Deals: Angels, Funds, Syndicates and More from 2022-06-03T10:00

How does your investment portfolio look these days? I’ve been doing some investing over the past couple of years, running a very small investment syndicate that ha...

Behind-the-Scenes with GeekOut on Throwing eCommerce Events from 2022-05-27T10:00

If you are running events in the eCommerce space, you know what a lonely world it can be. Today, I’m excited to be joined by Nick Shackelford, Co-Founder of GeekOu...

Unlocking More Profit from Your Shopify Store from 2022-05-20T10:00

Kurt Elster is the man behind Ethercycle.com, a Shopify agency that specializes exclusively—and very successfully—in helping Shopify store owners generate massive ...

Hiring and Compensating Top Performers from 2022-05-13T10:00

Most eCommerce owners struggle with hiring, let alone trying to hire when they’re scaling at a rapid pace. Roc Pilon is a successful entrepreneur in business, real...

How to Innovate So Your Business Doesn't Become Irrelevant from 2022-05-06T10:00

How do you invest in innovation to stay relevant in the marketplace without starving the products that are the bread and butter of your business? Joel Heath is the co...

Powering Growth with Online Communities (Strategy Session) from 2022-04-29T10:00

Adam Craft is the founder of ElevatedCraft.com, a mixology and drink product brand that is focused on designing bar tools that improve the home bar experience. He ...

Taking a $30M Store from Bleeding Cash to Profitable in 90 Days from 2022-04-22T10:00

You know him as the founder of SmartMarketer.com and the co-founder and CEO of BOOM!, but Ezra Firestone recently added another brand to his portfolio: oVertone Ha...

Should You Grow by Buying Another Business? from 2022-04-15T10:00

Many of us have been in the position where we have an interesting opportunity in front of us to purchase another eCommerce business - maybe it has a complementary ...

Highlights from ECF Live 2022 from 2022-04-08T10:00

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 l...

The Paid Traffic Landscape in 2022 with Jesse Pujji from 2022-04-01T10:00

Are you wondering where to put your money this year when it comes to paid traffic? Jesse Pujji is the founder of Gateway X, a holding company that invests in DTC b...

How to Build a Brand with 90% Margins? Sell the Results, Not The Product from 2022-03-25T10:00

Charles Burdett is the founder of PipDecks.com, a suite of card decks that helps people do anything from brainstorming creative workshop ideas and telling better s...

Raising Young Kids While Building a Business from 2022-03-18T10:00

There’s running a business, and then there’s running a business when you have small kids, which is a totally different ballgame—and one that I’m talking about toda...

Turning Around a Nine-Figure National Brand from 2022-03-11T11:00

Michael Epstein, my good friend and partner in crime, has served as the CMO for multiple eCommerce brands and has a ton of great experience in the online marketing...

Turning Mud into Money, Screening for Humility and More from 2022-03-04T11:00

I had the opportunity to sit down with Paul DeJoe, Co-Founder and COO of MUD:WTR, a coffee alternative that came to be in an almost unintentional way. He’s a reall...

L.A. Regional Event Takeaways from 2022-02-25T11:00

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 ...

How to Grow Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Freedom from 2022-02-18T11:00

You can’t build anything interesting without some level of sacrifice, but if you’re an entrepreneur that is years into the hustle and you still can’t seem to get f...

Why You’re Likely Calculating COGS Wrong from 2022-02-11T11:00

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 ...

Millions at Stake? You Better Understand Due Diligence. from 2022-02-04T11:00

Today I am joined by Tyler Jefcoat, the CEO of Seller Accountant, an accounting firm that specializes in accounting and bookkeeping for online sellers. Tyler has a...

Financial Rules to Keep You Sane, Profitable and Out of Jail from 2022-01-28T11:00

I’m flying solo and kicking off the first of a series of episodes talking all about everyone’s favorite topics: finances, accounting, and bookkeeping in the eComme...

Accurate Attribution in a Post iOS 14.5 World from 2022-01-21T11:00

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that it’s been a rough year for eCommerce. After the debacle that was the Apple and Facebook divorc...

From Side Hustle to $2 Billion IPO: The Solo Stove Story from 2022-01-14T11:00

Spencer Jan is the co-founder of Solo Stove, along with his brother, Jeff, and they have a phenomenal story of bootstrapping their way to a $2-billion valuation in...

Tales from a Decade of Flipping Websites from 2022-01-07T11:00

Ramon van Meer is the owner of AlphaPaw.com, an entrepreneur, and a self-described bootstrap founder of numerous businesses. He has a really cool story of immigrat...

The Art of Friendship for Entrepreneurs (Replay) from 2021-12-31T11:00

As entrepreneurs, we often have busy and packed lives—and as a result, friendships often get pushed to the side. Cultivating friendships is something that I think ...

Lifting the Veil on Entrepreneurs' Finances (Replay) from 2021-12-24T11:00

One of my favorite episodes from the past year is one I did with my accountant, Mario Lucibello, and I’m excited to share it with you again as we head into the eve...

Headhunters, Puerto Rico Tax Savings&The Ultimate Adventure Business from 2021-12-17T11:00

Josh Cauley is the owner of ShipHaven.com and a long-time ECF member who I just recently had the opportunity to meet in person. Josh currently resides in Puerto Ri...

eCommerce Predictions for 2022 from 2021-12-10T11:00

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...

Creating Brand Awareness Without Customer Tracking from 2021-12-03T11:00

I’m excited to have my good friend and returning guest Mr. Eric Bandholz joining me on the show today. Eric is the man behind Beardbrand.com, an eCommerce store th...

Overcoming a Tough Youth to Grow VIPHaircare.com from 2021-11-26T11:00

Darnell Jackson is the Chief Operations Officer at VIPHaircare.com, a 100% black-owned luxury beauty brand that focuses on th...

Building a $100M+ Brand without Investors or Credit from 2021-11-19T11:00

Sean Frank is the COO at Ridge Wallets, an everyday essentials brand that started on Kickstarter in 2013 and blew well past its goals in the first and second campa...

Marketing Opportunities in a Post iOS 14.5 World from 2021-11-12T11:00

A lot has changed over the last year when it comes to online marketing, with increased competition, changing dynamics, and major platform changes. If you feel like...

Doubling Down on Culture to Sell 8-Figures of Frogs from 2021-11-05T10:00

Usually when I invite a guest on the show, it’s to learn all the trade secrets of what they do really well, but today’s guest joins me because he’s an incredible h...

An Inside Look at Chinese FBA Businesses from 2021-10-29T10:00

I could probably count on one hand the number of people who have landed on the website through a cold pitch email, but today’s guest is one of those people. Jason ...

The Struggle To Hire Right Now from 2021-10-22T10:00

Have you asked yourself lately what the heck is going on with hiring? It’s a great time to be an employee, but a rough time to be an employer, and unless you’re a ...

Managing a Warehouse-Based Business Remotely (Plus Mike Jackness Needs a Protégé) from 2021-10-15T10:00

How many of you have considered buying a business, swooping in to fix all the problems, and making a boatload of money from the experience? Sounds great, right? Th...

The Ocean Freight Nightmare from 2021-10-08T10:00

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 18 months, you are probably aware that container prices are stupidly high right now. Our ECF importing expert, ...

When Suppliers Raise Your Prices from 2021-10-01T10:00

It’s been a rough year for many of us. Shipping rates have gone through the roof, supplier prices are increasing, and margins are getting tighter. My good friend a...

The Danger of Chasing Too Much from 2021-09-24T10:00

I’m joined today by a past guest on this podcast, Danny Robertson of House&Hold.com, who at the time was running five different businesses and had a ton on his pla...

We're Doubling Down on Live Events from 2021-09-17T10:00

The real magic of the ECF community is when you get together in person. It’s where stories are born, memories are made, and friendships are created. For the last 2...

From McDonald’s to a 7-Figure Business with TikTok from 2021-09-10T10:00

Corey Nicholson is the 20-year-old co-founder of Peachy Shapewear, a line of women’s shapewear that leveraged the power of TikTok to scale to 7 figures. Today we’r...

Structuring Multi-Owner Businesses for Success and Minimal Regret from 2021-09-03T10:00

For the first 12 years of my entrepreneurial career, I was the only shareholder in my business, and I didn’t fully appreciate how much that fact really streamlined...

Can You Realistically Take an Unplugged Vacation with a Large Business? from 2021-08-27T10:00

Could you really unplug from your business for an extended period? What would that look like? How could you make it happen? What would happen to your business in y...

When Things Don't Go as Planned from 2021-08-20T10:00

Today I am joined by Andrew Faris, the CEO and man behind 4×400, a holding company that launches and grows eCommerce brands. He is also the voice behind The eComme...

Getting Top Dollar When Selling Your Business from 2021-08-13T10:00

Oftentimes, a large portion of an entrepreneur’s wealth comes from the exit, and in this episode, I’m sitting down with Joe Valley to get geeky about the highs and...

Lifting the Veil on Entrepreneurs' Finances from 2021-08-06T10:00

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 ...

Your Ultimate Bandwidth Limiter from 2021-07-30T10:00

You probably spend anywhere from 6 to 10 hours every day sitting in front of your computer screen, and your ability to use that machine well dictates not ...

Buying the Original Lava Lamp Brand (via a Back-of-the-Napkin Deal) from 2021-07-23T10:00

Cressida Granger is the owner of Mathmos.com, a name you might actually remember as being the original creator and inventor of the famed lava lamp. She is a more r...

Living in Two Places from 2021-07-16T10:00

Building an amazing life is just as important as building a thriving e-commerce store, and today we’re talking about something that has made a huge impact in my li...

Split Testing Your Product Prices: Lucrative, Crazy or Both? from 2021-07-09T10:00

I have long been a huge advocate for testing your pricing. Why? Because if you have never tested, there is potentially money you are leaving on the table. So in th...

Three Rules for Superior Returns from 2021-07-02T10:00

Today we’re picking things back up with Tal Moore, and this time, we're covering all things investments—the good, the bad, and the high-returning. In case you miss...

How Walking Away Earned Tal Moore $1.7 Million from 2021-06-25T18:38:55

Tal Moore discovered his knack for business at the ripe young age of 12 years old. Selling gumballs to his friends ultimately led him to launch Gumballs.com, one o...

The Art of Friendship for Entrepreneurs from 2021-06-18T10:00

If you’re running a business, you undoubtedly have a million and one things vying for your time: family, health, religion, your business, and your friends. What mo...

The Major Shift in Influencer Marketing from 2021-06-11T10:00

Josh Zhang is the Founder and CEO of Gainfluence.com, an influencer marketing agency that is home to some of the best-looking and smartest creators and entrepreneu...

Optimizing Your Card Spend to Unlock Luxury Travel from 2021-06-04T10:00

Allen Walton is the CEO and Founder of SpyGuy, an e-commerce store devoted to all sorts of surveillance and counter-surveillance equipment. More recently, he launc...

How to Sell a Ton of Mushrooms from 2021-05-28T10:00

Skye Chilton is the owner of RealMushrooms.com, a family-owned and operated company that supplies top-quality herbal and medicinal mushroom products online. Skye p...

The Train Wreck That is U.S. Healthcare (And What to Do About It) from 2021-05-21T10:00

Nikhil Krishnan is the founder and author of Out of Pocket Health, a newsletter featuring in-depth analysis and clever memes about the state of the healthcare syst...

Hot Takes on the Top ERP and Inventory Tools from 2021-05-14T10:00

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 ev...

Leveraging SMS to Build a Subscription Business from 2021-05-07T10:00

Chuckie Gregory is the founder of Club EarlyBird, a morning cocktail that makes it easy to wake up early and that has grown from $0 to $1-million in sales in less ...

The Reality of Growing a Business with Young Kids from 2021-04-30T10:00

Garret and Deeanne Akerson are the co-founders of Kindred Bravely, which creates maternity and nursing clothes that are beautiful, comfortable, and most importantl...

Making the World's Best Shirts from 2021-04-23T10:00

This is a somewhat selfish episode because this guest makes my absolute favorite shirts in the entire world, and I wanted to learn more about the inner workings of...

Building an 80,000+ Person Email List in Under 8 Months from 2021-04-16T10:00

Conor Lewis has a really cool story. He is the Founder of GetTheFort.com, a magnetic pillow fort that he designed, crowdfunded, and brought to market in under a ye...

Selling MAPerformance.com from 2021-04-09T10:00

Today we are going to be talking about selling and acquiring businesses with a couple of people who have recently been through the process themselves. Chris Carey ...

Buying and Transforming Underperforming Stores from 2021-04-02T10:00

If you are an entrepreneur, you have probably come across a business being sold so cheaply that you considered purchasing it. However, being business savvy enough ...

The World of Asset Based Lending from 2021-03-26T10:00

If you are not quite sure what asset based lending is in relation to other types of lending, you are definitely not alone. David Golob is CEO of Microcom.us, a hig...

Bank Hacking for Store Owners from 2021-03-19T10:00

If you love geeking out on the finance side as much as we do, this is an episode you definitely don't want to miss! I'm going down the rabbit hole of banking, lend...

Quitting Medicine for eCommerce from 2021-03-12T11:00

Today we are joined by Sujay Kapadia, Founder of Hospitology Products. Sujay left his job as a doctor to pursue a career in the eCommerce world, and he has been se...

Hard Lessons From Our CRO Audit from 2021-03-05T11:00

We updated our site about nine months ago with more of a holistic message in mind for eCommerceFuel, wanting to focus not only on the community, but also on ECF Ca...

The Painful Change Coming to Facebook Ads from 2021-02-26T11:00

With Apple rolling out iOS 14 in the spring, users will be able to opt out of being tracked by apps. So where will this leave Facebook ads or other online marketin...

Growing Warstic from $200K to $8M+ in Under 4 Years from 2021-02-19T11:00

Where do you even start when you are wanting to grow your brand's revenue? Especially when it is extremely niche? Today Ben Jenkins, owner of Warstic.com, joins th...

Closing The First ECF Capital Deal from 2021-02-12T11:00

Closing on a deal can feel incredibly intimidating and scary. How do you know if this is the right fit for your company? What is the paperwork involved? Today my f...

Hunting for eCommerce Investments from 2021-02-05T11:00

Everyone always says how hard it is to work through deals and figure out what is good and what is not, but you never truly understand until you are in it. Today I ...

Starting an eCommerce Investment Fund from 2021-01-29T11:00

Last year I announced ECF Capital, an eCommerce fund investment group that looks to invest in promising eCommerce companies with a group of experienced investors. ...

Leadership Lessons from Overlander.com from 2021-01-22T11:00

There are so many challenges and aspects to think about when launching a new project. Last week we touched on the eCommerce and business sides of launching Overlan...

Launching Overlander.com from 2021-01-15T11:00

Are you searching for a way to explore remote and untouched areas? Overlanding is essentially a vehicle-based exploration in travel, a fusion of off-roading and ca...

A Stressful Six Months from 2021-01-08T11:00

The second half of 2020 was an especially busy and stressful time for me personally.  In today's episode I reflect back on the period, consider how too much work impacted my personal life and sh...

Curating Your Customers (Replay) from 2021-01-01T11:00

This is a replay of the episode with Dafina Smith of CovetAndMane.com where we discuss the benefit of not selling on your website. Listen in as Dafina sha...

Free Shipping for Texans Only (Replay) from 2020-12-25T11:00

This is a replay of the episode with Will Roman from Chisos.com. We debate if it's possible to scale a brand voice beyond the founder, highly effective SMS techniq...

Is Building Consumer Electronics Crazy? from 2020-12-18T11:00

If you have an idea to try to create an electronic consumer good, is it worth it? Today Adam Leeb, the maker of Astrohaus.com, joins the show to discuss whether it...

Predictions for 2021 from 2020-12-11T11:00

As tradition would have it, Bill D’Alessandro from ElementsBrands.com and I are back with our predictions for 2021. Although neither of us predicted a global pande...

The ECF Benchmark: A Performance Index for Store Owners from 2020-12-04T11:00

How can we arm the “rebel force” or smaller merchants with the similar AI and data sets that Amazon has? In this episode, Jake Cook, co-owner of Tadpull.com, expla...

Can You Successfully Outsource Content? from 2020-11-27T11:00

If you own an eCommerce business, I am guessing you have tried to outsource your content at some point. Generally speaking, once you begin outsourcing this content...

Thinking Differently About Email Newsletters from 2020-11-20T11:00

Today we are joined by Will Critcher, who is the Director of eCommerce for DeathWishCoffee.com. In this episode, we talk about the brand and how they've had their ...

Building a Backyard Office from 2020-11-13T11:00

Today we are picking up with the second half of the discussion we started last week with Ezra Firestone of SmartMarketer.com. In this episode, we talk about buildi...

Living on a Hippie Commune from 2020-11-06T11:00

Today’s episode is a little less structured, as I'm talking with my good friend Ezra Firestone of SmartMarketer.com about everything from what makes a strong relat...

Buying the Perfect Business from 2020-10-30T10:00

After spending years in the software space owning non-eCommerce businesses, Lee Lichlyter went on the search for the perfect business. Lee is now the owner of Came...

Understanding Headless eCommerce from 2020-10-23T10:00

Brian Anderson is the CEO and founder of GetNacelle.com, a headless eCommerce solution for Shopify Plus. Today he joins the show to discuss the benefits of using h...

Curating Your Customers from 2020-10-16T10:00

Why would you stop selling on your website when direct-to-consumer is all the rage? That is exactly what I will be discussing today with my guest, Dafina Smith of ...

Transforming a Global Team from 2020-10-09T10:00

Ronnie Teja is the owner of Branzio.com, an 8-figure watch company that he runs entirely remotely. In this episode, we discuss what it’s like running a sizeable bu...

Chatting with Neil Patel's Director of eCommerce from 2020-10-02T10:00

With over $25 million in product and service sales online, you could say Jared Mitchell is a successful entrepreneur. Today he joins the show to discuss how he bec...

When Business is Too Good from 2020-09-25T10:00

We all want our business to go well, but what happens if business goes too well? Today Kaevon Khoozani, founder of BellsOfSteel.com joins the show to discuss how h...

Productivity Superheroes (aka Project Managers) from 2020-09-18T10:00

Have you been hoping to boost productivity in your business? Maybe you are looking for some help executing a project? Today I have my project manager (PM), Jessie,...

The Illusion of Success from 2020-09-11T10:00

Do you have a clear idea of what success looks like for your business? For Rob Walling, co-founder of TinySeed and founder of Drip, it was not as simple as he firs...

Launching Schedge on Kickstarter from 2020-09-04T10:00

Casey Cutsail of OnSchedge.com has been in the eCommerce game since he was 16, and he has a lot of knowledge to share about selling online through multiple platfor...

Taking a Sabbatical from 2020-08-28T10:00

This summer the eCommerceFuel team did something we've been planning for over a year:  we all took a month-long sabbatical.  In today's episode we talk about how we made it work from a logistica...

Building B2B Marketing Chops from 2020-08-21T10:00

Lindsay Hagerman discusses how she was able to build a thriving B2B business at RainCaper.com through tradeshows, geographical reps who work on commission and more...

Buying a Customer Base from 2020-08-14T10:00

Bryan Croft shares how he buys brick and mortar businesses exclusively for their loyal customers and transitions the revenue to his 100% online business, HCBrands....

Building a Leadership Team from 2020-08-07T10:00

Bryan Croft shares how he's hired, incentivized and grown a leadership team that allows him to focus exclusively on culture and vision for his $20+ million company...

The Marketing Power of a Grant Program from 2020-07-31T10:00

Hilary Halstead Scott shares how their grant program has helped Halstead Bead build inbound links, traffic, industry authority and more. We also chat about her sal...

Rebounding from Burnout from 2020-07-24T10:00

Web Smith of 2PM joins me to discuss founding Mizzen + Main, dealing with burnout, how Community is the future of eCommerce, why Nike is FAR superior to Reebok and...

Storytelling That Sells from 2020-07-10T10:00

Today we have Michael Jamin's top-rated talk from ECF Live on how to tell your brand story in an entertaining and compelling way that will make you more money. Mic...

Snowbirding with a Family from 2020-06-26T10:00

Terrell and Penny Miller are the founders of CattleMax.com, a company designed to cut record-keeping time for farmers and ranchers. Today they join the show to dis...

Free Shipping for Texans Only from 2020-06-12T10:00

Will Roman discusses how he's growing Chisos.com through in-person, grassroots marketing. We debate if it's possible to scale brand voice beyond the founder, highl...

Riding the eCommerce Wave from 2020-05-29T10:00

Derek Dodds is the CEO of Wave Tribe, a business on a mission to create an important relationship between sport and planet. Today he joins the show to discuss how ...

News Cart for May 22nd from 2020-05-22T12:00

Shopify Announces Merchant Banking, Product Financing & More, Facebook and Instagram Roll Out Shops, Turning Business Profiles into Storefronts, Amazon Is Said To Be In Talks To Buy J.C. Penney,...

My Cringeworthy Google Analytics Mistakes from 2020-05-15T10:00

One of the most widely installed, yet underutilized pieces of software in the online world is Google Analytics. As business owners, we all have it installed, but h...

Selling Food Online from 2020-05-01T10:00

It is becoming increasingly popular for food brands to sell directly to the consumer through online companies they have built from the ground up. But how do you co...

Alcohol and Entrepreneurship from 2020-04-17T10:00

Alcoholism is something that is a lot more prevalent than people realize or want to admit. It is something that most people shy away from talking about because the...

Deciphering Paid Traffic Right Now from 2020-04-10T10:00

I'm joined by Taylor Holiday to discuss the strange things happening with paid traffic in our current environment.  Traffic is relatively cheap but with plunging conversion rates is it actually ...

Struggles and Silver Linings of COVID from 2020-04-03T10:00

Today on the show I'm joined by good friends Drew Sanocki and Michael Jackness who open up about how COVID has impacted their lives and businesses, where we see areas of opportunity and more. Listen

How to Keep Orders Shipping Despite a Pandemic from 2020-03-27T10:00

How do you keep orders shipping during a global pandemic, possibly amid shelter-in-place orders from the government?  Today we discuss stats on how revenues have been affected, how to determine ...

The New Paid Leave Bill in 15 Minutes from 2020-03-20T05:32:58

This week the United States passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  While it provides some much-needed support to workers it also has some scary cashflow implications for small busi...

My Favorite Books from the Last Year+ from 2020-03-06T11:00

Today I am going to be doing something I have not done in years; a round up of all the books I have been reading. Books can be extremely helpful in business, wheth...

News Cart for Feb 28th from 2020-02-28T11:15

Coronavirus Hits Supply Chains and Deliveries, Congressional Hearing to Examine Wayfair‘s Effects on Small Businesses, DTC Brands Hit Rough Patch, Shopify Launches App Store Ads, Target Breaks I...

Introducing eCommerceFuel Capital from 2020-02-21T11:00

Today on the show, I am going to be sharing a pretty big announcement for something I have been working on for quite a while now: eCommerceFuel Capital, a group th...

eCommerceFuel Live 2020 Recap from 2020-02-14T11:00

eCommerceFuel Live 2020 is in the books! Now that we've had a few days to recover, I sit down with Bill D'Alessandro to recap the highlights of the event and our m...

The $10+ Million Lifestyle Business (And What's Performing 3x Better than Facebook Ads) from 2020-02-07T11:00

Adam Callinan is the co-Founder and CEO of BottleKeeper, a specialty beverage accessory company on a mission to keep your drinks the perfect temperature. Adam grew...

News Cart for Jan 31st from 2020-01-31T11:30

Shopify Will No Longer Refund Processing Fees for Return Payments, Trump Administration Cracks Down on Counterfeits, Chinese Outnumber U.S. Sellers on Amazon, Yotpo Acquires SMSBump, Amazon Smas...

The State of Amazon in 2020 from 2020-01-24T11:00

Greg Mercer is the founder and CEO of Jungle Scout, a company that provides various tools and resources to Amazon sellers. Today he joins the show to help me discu...

News Cart for Jan 17th + Crafting a Perfect Weekly Routine from 2020-01-17T11:31:45

Google Plans to Nix Third-Party Cookies in Chrome by 2022, Google Introduces New Shopping Section in Search Results, Amazon Stopped Featuring Its Own Brands in Search Results, U.S., China Sign T...

Building a Purpose-Driven Business with a B-Corporation from 2020-01-10T11:00

Kristi Soomer is the founder and CEO of Encircled.co, an ethical fashion brand designed to help women travel lighter. Today she joins the show to talk about the co...

News Cart for January 3rd + Big Changes for 2020 from 2020-01-03T11:00

TOMS Shoes Creditors to Take Over the Company, California’s Landmark Gig-Work Law Takes Effect Amid Controversy, California Consumer Privacy Act Officially Takes Effect, Fedex and UPS Raise Fees...

Replay: Shrinking a Business to Save It from 2019-12-27T11:00

Today's episode is a replay of one of our most well-received episodes from 2019, where Kevin Stecko from 80sTees.com joins the show to discuss how he improved his ...

Replay: How Beardbrand Left Amazon and Grew 58% from 2019-12-20T11:00

Today we are doing a replay of one of my favorite episodes from 2019 with Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand.com. Eric won the ECF 5 award for the most upvoted thread o...

News Cart for December 19th + Planning Tips for 2020 from 2019-12-19T13:00

Amazon Vine Rolls Out to Third-Party Sellers, ‘Jingle Bots’ Jam Online Shopping Carts to Use Up Stock and Frustrate Customers, What Is Actually in the U.S.-China ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal?, Amazon ...

Predictions for 2020 from 2019-12-13T11:00

Today we have Bill D’Alessandro from ElementsBrands.com joining the show to discuss our eCommerce predictions for the coming year. We will be sharing how our predi...

Inside a Global Brand + “Hot Takes” on International Markets from 2019-12-06T11:00

Today on the show, I am joined by Alex Banys, the man behind Specialized mountain bikes. We discuss how to sell a brand worldwide, including places as far as Afric...

News Cart for December 4th from 2019-12-04T14:00

E-commerce Killed It on Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Mastercard Bans Automatic Billing After Free Trials, Amazon Adds ‘Request a Review’ Button, Allbirds Calls Out Amazon for Mimicking $95 Wool Sn...

How a Content Audit Can Increase Your Organic Traffic from 2019-11-29T11:00

Today Steve Chou from MyWifeQuitHerJob.com joins the show to help me discuss how to do an audit for your website or blog, as well as the benefits you will see if y...

Thinking Deeply About Your Business's Problems from 2019-11-22T11:00

Joining me on the show today is one of the top new members of our private online community, Dustin Chaffin from ProluxCleaners.com. In this episode, he and I discu...

News Cart for November 21st from 2019-11-21T14:00

Nike Pulling Its Products From Amazon, Alibaba Has a Record-Breaking Singles Day, Facebook Launches Facebook Pay, TikTok Tests an eCommerce Feature, Tidying Guru Marie Kondo Launches eCommerce S...

Post Card Marketing for eCommerce from 2019-11-15T11:00

Today Drew Sanocki of NerdMarketing.com is back on the show, this time to discuss a company he has recently become the owner of called PostPilot. Designed to help ...

Selling to a Private Facebook Group from 2019-11-08T11:00

Penalty Box is a private Facebook group that was created completely from word of mouth, with no paid advertisements or paid marketing. Here to discuss the fascinat...

News Cart for November 6th from 2019-11-06T14:00

Google’s BERT Update Improves Search Results, Impacts 10% of Rankings, Shopify Announces “Shopify Email”, Seller Labs Acquires X-Cart, Amazon Adds New Pickup Locations and Makes Grocery Delivery...

Learning to Lead: Four Powerful Books That Have Shaped My Company&Culture from 2019-11-01T10:00

Today I am going to be talking about something I have been trying to grow in recently: leadership. Over time, I have realized that if you want to do anything meani...

Designing Custom Packaging for Your Products from 2019-10-25T10:00

What’s the difference between a $5 mug and a $15 mug? Generally, it’s all about the branding and packaging. Today Miriam Brafman, founder and CEO of Packlane.com, ...

News Cart for October 23rd from 2019-10-23T15:00

Hackers Breach Volusion and Start Collecting Card Details From Thousands of Sites, UPS Partners With Stamps.com, Snapchat Introduces Dynamic Ads, Walmart Spending at a Loss to Buy Grocery, e-Com...

Takeaways from Klaviyo:BOS 2019 from 2019-10-18T10:00

Today I've got our community manager, Padraic Ryan, back on the show to talk about everything we learned while at the Klaviyo:BOS event. We discuss how switching o...

An Inside Look at Moderating our Private Community from 2019-10-11T10:00

Today our not-so-new community manager, Patrick Ryan, joins me at the Klaviyo:BOS event to give us an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes of our private ...

News Cart for October 9th from 2019-10-09T14:00

U.S. Avoids Postal ‘Brexit’ as Universal Postal Union Reaches a Deal, Supreme Court Rejects Domino’s Bid to Avoid Disabilities Lawsuit, Amazon Rolls Out A/B Testing Tool to Some Sellers, Toys R ...

Rescuing Your Productivity from Weaponized Phone Calls from 2019-10-04T10:00

Today I am going to be talking about phone calls—specifically how phone calls are one of the most misused forms of business communication known to mankind. So what...

Surviving an IRS Audit from 2019-09-27T10:00

What do you do when you’re audited by the IRS? Today, Alisha Navarro from 2HoundsDesign.com joins the show to share her recent experience with being audited and ho...

News Cart for September 25th from 2019-09-25T13:00

Google Announces New ‘Sponsored’ and ‘UGC’ Links, Google Changes Algorithm to Highlight Original Reporting, Amazon Expands Attribution Beta Program, Microsoft’s Launches Advanced New Ecommerce T...

Manufacturing in the USA from 2019-09-20T10:00

Today Chris Nelson from MCARBO.com joins the show to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to manufacturing in the USA. Unlike most American busine...

Shrinking a Business to Save It from 2019-09-13T10:00

Today Kevin Stecko from 80sTees.com joins the show to discuss how he improved his business by making it smaller and taking a different approach to pricing. Kevin has undergone the evolution from...

News Cart for September 11th from 2019-09-11T23:00

Shopify Buys 6 River Systems for $450 Million, tripe Gets Into Lending and Launches Corporate Card, Apple Announces iPhone 11, Takes on Netflix, Hulu With Low Streaming Price, Senators Ask Jeff ...

The Art of the Pre-Sale, Kickstarter in 2019 and More from 2019-09-06T10:00

Today Jason Feinberg, CEO and creative director at FCTRY.com, joins the show to discuss all things Kickstarter and crowdsourcing. Jason is an expert on this topic,...

Should You Have a Personal Assistant?  from 2019-08-30T10:00

Today Marshall Haas from NeedWant.com joins the show to share how he managed to free up an insane amount of time by hiring a personal assistant. Marshall is an inc...

The Huge Ad Platform You're Probably Not Using from 2019-08-23T10:00

Today Ilana Wechsler from TeachTraffic.com joins the show to give us a crash course on Google Display Network. This platform is a very important piece of the marke...

Designing a Profit Sharing Plan from 2019-08-16T10:00

Today Mark Thomas of WildhornOutfitters.com joins the show to help shed some light on profit sharing. Who is eligible? How much do people get? Does profit sharing ...

News Cart for August 14th from 2019-08-14T13:00

Trump Delays Some China Tariffs on Chinese Imports, FedEx Ends U.S. Ground-Delivery Contract With Amazon, Verizon to Sell Tumblr to Automattic, The Company Behind WordPress, Amazon Is Killing Of...

Running a Business in Hong Kong from 2019-08-09T10:00

After running businesses in multiple countries, Joonas Gebhard of Blippo.com has settled in Hong Kong. Today he joins the show to discuss why he thinks HK is the b...

Inside a Micro Private Equity Firm from 2019-08-02T10:00

Today I am talking to Alex La-Do and May-Tab Bogel of the micro private equity firm KartaVentures.com. Alex and May-Tab have a fascinating story, and both of them ...

News Cart for July 31st from 2019-07-31T14:00

Facebook Fined $5B for Privacy Violations, DOJ Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Big Tech,eBay to Offer Amazon Shipping Competitor Next Year, Walmart E-commerce Is Losing $1B as It Tries to Cat...

Demystifying the Due Diligence Process from 2019-07-26T10:00

Bill D’Alessandro of ElementsBrands is back on the show today to discuss all the ins and outs of due diligence. Due diligence is the process that you go through w...

Graduating to CEO with Drew Sanocki   from 2019-07-19T10:00

Drew Sanocki from Nerd Marketing joined the show nine months ago when he was involved in the purchase of three companies over the course of a month. Today he joins...

News Cart for July 17th + FuelMade's $50,000 Grant Winner from 2019-07-17T14:00

Prime Day Boosts Sales for Retail Rivals, Early Data Show, Amazon Can Be Held Liable for Faulty Third-Party Products, Court Rules, Shopify Increasing Its Card-Processing Rates, Big Tech Execs in...

How Not to Be Boring Online from 2019-07-12T15:20:02

Today Lianna Patch of Punchline Copy joins the show to discuss how not to be boring with your website and how to sell through humor. It's hard to do well—which is why not many people do...

Lessons from My Most Recent Hire from 2019-07-05T10:00

Good hiring takes a lot of time and effort. You want to be sure you find someone who is going to ease your workload, not make it more complicated. I recently went ...

News Cart for July 3rd from 2019-07-03T10:00

Shopify Unite 2019: Multisite, Smart Shipping Rules, Fulfillment Network & More, Amazon, the New King of Shipping, FedEx Lures Online Sellers With Two-Day Air Shipping at Ground Rates, Cloudflar...

How You're Sabotaging Your Content Marketing from 2019-06-28T10:00

Aaron Orendorff, founder of iconiContent, joins the show to school us—myself included—on all things content marketing. We dissect the process of researching, writi...

Making Sense of the Sales Tax Nightmare from 2019-06-21T10:00

Today, we're jumping into a very important (albeit not too fun) topic: sales tax. Michael Fleming has over a decade of experience in this area, specializing in sta...

News Cart for June 19th from 2019-06-19T10:00

Facebook Unveils Ambitious New Cryptocurrency, Libra, Former Snap and Quidsi Execs Launch E-Commerce Startup to Rival Amazon, FedEx Ends Express Delivery Contract With Amazon, Walmart to Launch ...

Anatomy of a Scalable Business from 2019-06-14T10:00

Austin Brawner is the host of the Ecommerce Influence Podcast and Chief Fixer at Brand Growth Experts. After working with multiple companies that have approached 9...

Hacking the Press with the Editor of Mashable from 2019-06-07T10:00

Ben Parr is an entrepreneur, investor, journalist, and the author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention, and he joins the show today...

News Cart for June 5th from 2019-06-05T17:00

Antitrust Troubles Snowball for Tech Giants, PayPal Expands Access to E-commerce Platform to Small Businesses, Shopify Down: Google Cloud Out(r)age, E-commerce Groups Sound Alarm Over EU Securit...

Investing In and Outside of eCommerce from 2019-05-31T10:00

Codie Sanchez, a former journalist who is currently a managing director at Cresco Capital Partners, joins the show today to discuss all things investing. We discus...

Talking Wordpress, WooCommerce&Events with Chris Lema from 2019-05-24T10:00

Today Chris Lema, vice president of LiquidWeb, joins the show to discuss all things Wordpress and WooCommerce. With 20 years of consistent success, Chris has a lot...

News Cart for May 23rd from 2019-05-23T10:00

Adobe Partnering With Amazon to Build "Branded Stores for Sellers", Mailchimp Expands From Email to Full Marketing Platform, Walmart Enters High-Stakes Next-Day Delivery Game, and more.

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5 Lessons from My Time at a Hedge Fund from 2019-05-17T10:00

John Chen, CEO of Ad Llama and owner of Blush and Bar, joins the show today to share the five lessons he learned from working at a hedge f...

Takeaways from the 2019 State of the Merchant Report from 2019-05-10T10:00

In today’s episode, I am sharing the major takeaways from the 2019 State of the Merchant Report. It is a bit of a tradition for me to survey several hundred mercha...

News Cart for May 8th from 2019-05-08T13:00

Amazon to Offer Free One-Day Prime Shipping, Trump Threatens to Hike Tariffs on $200B of Chinese Goods, Amazon to Collect Calif. Sales Tax for Small Online Retailers, and more.

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Building a Culture Your Team Raves About from 2019-05-03T10:00

Taylor Holiday is a managing partner at Common Thread Collective, which was rated the best place to work by Glassdoor. Taylor is well-versed on how to run a busine...

Making Big Decisions in Your Life&Business from 2019-04-26T10:00