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eCommerce Fuel

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Looking for detailed information from top experts on researching, launching and growing your online eCommerce business? Look no further. Join your host Andrew Youderian, an experienced eCommerce entrepreneur, each week as he pulls aside some of the industry's top experts to give you down to earth, actionable advice served up with a side of comic relief. Learn from the masters how to turn your 'make money online' attempt into a profitable, growing online store. Get show notes, in-depth eCommerce Fuel posts and your free copy of Andrew's highly reviewed 55-page eCommerce guide at eCommercefuel.com.

Episodes

2025 / 2 / 21

The Investing “Rules” I Refuse to Follow (And How it Pays Off)

Should you be buying bonds or real estate? And what’s the real path to financial freedom? In this episode, I'm breaking down the investment strategies that have worked for me over the last five years, from...

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2025 / 2 / 14

Training AI Copywriters That Don't Disappoint (Unlike Most)

Have you ever wished for a copywriter who truly understands your brand and can effortlessly produce high-quality content? In this episode, I’m discussing the exciting world of AI-powered copywriting and...

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2025 / 2 / 7

February State of Play

Are you navigating the current state of eCommerce and wondering how global events will impact your business? In this episode, I’m joined by one of my favorite people and seasoned entrepreneurs, Bill...

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2025 / 1 / 31

Gap Year Update

Interested in what a gap year with family looks like? About six months ago, I shared that my family and I were dialing back to embrace a year of intentional living and travel, focusing on creating lasting...

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2025 / 1 / 24

Podcast Changes, Less Painful Quarterly Reviews & 2025 Priorities

Are you ready for a fresh take on eCommerceFuel? We’re mixing things up with the podcast and rolling out some new changes that mark a significant shift, from a new soundtrack to a revamped content strategy...

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2025 / 1 / 17

Reviving a Plateaued Business & USA Manufacturing

How do you breathe new life into a stagnant business? Today we have Chris Rose, President of Gunner.com, here to share his approach to doing just that. Specializing in high-quality, American-made dog kennels,...

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2025 / 1 / 10

Raising & Selling Bison DTC in Montana

What does it take for a city lawyer to transform into a bison rancher in the heart of the picturesque Bridger Mountains? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Skoglund of North Bridger Bison, who made that very...

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2025 / 1 / 3

Reclaiming Family Time from Your Ever-Ravenous Business

Are you striving to achieve both a thriving business and a fulfilling family life? In this episode, I’m joined by Sam Huebner of Parker Baby Co., who has masterfully balanced growing an eight-figure business...

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2024 / 12 / 27

From Dishwasher to $25M Empire (Replay)

How did a former dishwasher turn a humble start into a multi-million dollar eCommerce empire? Santiago Roa, founder of Culiau.com, joins the show to tell us how he did just that, opening up about his...

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2024 / 12 / 20

Predictions for 2025

It’s that time of year again! I’m joined by Bill D’Alessandro, and we’re bringing you our eCommerce predictions for 2025. We’ll lay out our expectations for the coming year, tackling topics from sweeping...

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2024 / 12 / 13

Revisiting Our 2024 Predictions

Are you eager to peek into the crystal ball of eCommerce for 2025? Welcome back to our annual tradition where Bill D'Alessandro and I cozy up for a friendly chat to revisit last year’s forecasts and spin new...

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2024 / 12 / 6

The Most Interesting eComm Entrepreneur in Canada?

Ever wondered how technology can transform traditional retail? In this episode, we dive into the world of sleep innovation with Matthew Timmins, the innovative force behind LevaSleep.com. You'll hear how his...

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2024 / 11 / 29

Recovering from Near Bankruptcy, Newsletters That Connect & Raising Great Kids

Have you ever considered buying back a business you once sold? In this episode, I sit down with Greg Howlett, a seasoned eCommerce veteran, who shares his remarkable journey of repurchasing a business a...

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2024 / 11 / 22

The Current State of eComm Finances: Trends in Revenue, Margin, Salaries & More

Ever found yourself puzzled by the financial metrics that are the lifeblood of your eCommerce business? In this episode, I sit down with Rayla Rappaport, Head of Product Marketing at Finaloop, and we’re...

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2024 / 11 / 15

Living the Dream: Building a 7-Figure Business While Traveling the World with Kids

Ever wondered how entrepreneurs manage to blend successful businesses with a rich family life full of adventures? In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Antje Pepper, co-founder of...

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2024 / 11 / 8

Taking AppSumo from $3 to $70M (And the Leadership Lessons You Can Use to Do the Same)

Have you ever wondered what it takes to scale a business from millions to tens of millions? In this episode, join me as I catch up with Ayman Al-Abdullah, former CEO of AppSumo, who transformed the company...

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2024 / 11 / 1

Advertising as a Tax, Effective Differentiation & Saving a Million Years of Human Life

Are you fascinated by the intersection of health and entrepreneurship? In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Michael Tecku, founder of Momentum Shake. Michael shares the story behind creating a health...

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2024 / 10 / 25

Creating America’s Next Big Candy Brand with Isaac Medeiros of Kanpai Foods

What does it take for a brand to explode to near eight-figure revenue in just eight months? In this episode, I chat with Isaac Medeiros, founder of Kanpai Foods, a burgeoning freeze-dried food company, who...

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2024 / 10 / 18

Personality Testing, Mastering International Logistics and Building a Team From Quito to Boise

How do vibrant businesses thrive amidst the complexities of international trade and team management? In this episode, I’m joined by Liza Roeser, founder of FiftyFlowers, a company that has mastered the art of...

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2024 / 10 / 11

Prof G's Ed Elson on America's Edge, Its Struggling Youth and Rewarding Hard Work

Ever wondered how insights from top market analysts can reshape our understanding of global economic shifts? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ed Elson, co-host of Prof G Markets, renowned...

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2024 / 10 / 4

Building Heart & Soil to $60M in Four Years

Curious about how a brand rapidly scales to a $60 million powerhouse in the eCommerce health sector? In this episode, I’m joined by Dean Brennan, CEO, and Dillon Randolph, Chief Research Officer, at Heart &...

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2024 / 9 / 27

Meet Dana Eriksson: Our New Director of Community

Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage a vibrant community of eCommerce entrepreneurs? In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Dana Eriksson, the Director of Community and Connection at...

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2024 / 9 / 20

Inside Amazon HQ, Overseas Competition & Running a Conference

Ever wondered what secrets serial entrepreneurs use to keep their businesses thriving? In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Dimitri Vorona, a multifaceted entrepreneur who has made significant waves...

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2024 / 9 / 13

Facing Challenge with an Incredible Spirit: Ronnie Teja on CAC Struggles, Google Penalties & Getting Healthy

Have you ever wondered what it's like to navigate through both personal and professional crises as an entrepreneur? In this episode, I sit down with Ronnie Teja, the founder of Branzio Watches and...

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2024 / 9 / 6

Surviving Partnerships, Buying Back the Business & Unique Subscription Models

Wondering how a subscription-based business thrives by focusing on community and membership rather than just products? In this episode, I chat with John Roman, co-founder of BattlBox.com, a leader in the...

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2024 / 8 / 30

Google vs. Perplexity, AI’s Impact on Kids & Tuning Custom Models

Curious about the cutting-edge applications of AI in eCommerce? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Williams from MadBrains AI, who brings a wealth of experience from both struggling eCommerce environments...

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2024 / 8 / 23

LATAM Teams, USA Manufacturing and $19M Days

Ever wondered how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of eCommerce and digital platforms effectively? In this episode, I sit down with Johnathan Solorzano, owner of Solo Media Group and an expert in...

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2024 / 8 / 16

Riffing on Markets, AI & Amazon with Bill D’Alessandro

What happens when you blend deep dives into the eCommerce sector with insights into artificial intelligence? In this episode, I'm joined by Bill D'Alessandro, a longtime friend of the show and CEO of...

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2024 / 8 / 9

From Dishwasher to $20M in Four Years

Ever wondered how a former dishwasher could build a multi-million dollar eCommerce business? In this episode, I sit down with Santiago Roa, the founder of Culiau.com, as he shares his incredible journey. From...

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2024 / 8 / 2

Competing Effectively with Chinese Sellers

How do seasoned entrepreneurs navigate the intense competition from Chinese manufacturers on platforms like Amazon? In this episode, I'm joined by Bernie Thompson, the mind behind Pluggable and PPC Ninja, who...

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2024 / 7 / 26

Failing to Retire, USA Manufacturing & Why Entrepreneurship Ed. is Broken

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to retire early, only to jump back into the entrepreneurship game? Join me as I sit down with Greg Shugar, CEO of Beau Ties of Vermont, as he shares his unique journey of...

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2024 / 7 / 19

TikTok Shops and the Power of Radical Focus

Ever wondered how a small brand can harness the power of TikTok to skyrocket its growth? In this episode, I chat with Paul Jauregui from BK Beauty, who, along with his wife Lisa, has transformed their beauty...

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2024 / 7 / 12

5 Powerful Tax Mindset Shifts to Keep More of What You Make

How can understanding taxes transform the way you operate and invest in your business? In this episode, I tackle the often misunderstood topic of taxes and their substantial impact on business operations....

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2024 / 7 / 5

Turning a Fast Growing & Unprofitable Company into a High Margin Cash Machine

How do you turn a struggling eCommerce business into a booming success? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Huie, founder of VIM & VIGR, as she shares her journey from facing financial challenges to...

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2024 / 6 / 28

Private Equity Acquired and Botched Her Business. So She Bought it Back.

How often do entrepreneurs get a second chance with their first love? In this episode, join me as I converse with Cathryn Lavery, the founder of BestSelf Co., who navigated the unusual path of selling her...

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2024 / 6 / 21

Insights from Retail, America’s Food Crisis & Crafting Great Newsletters

Curious how health-focused products carve out success in today's bustling retail scene? Join me in this episode as I sit down with Justin Mares, founder of Kettle & Fire and Perfect Keto, venture partner at...

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2024 / 6 / 14

I’m Taking a Gap Year

How can taking a gap year transform personal and professional life? In this episode, I’m sharing my plans to take a family and business gap year, as well as the motivations behind this decision. From wanting...

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2024 / 6 / 7

How I Save 15 Hours a Week with an Executive Assistant

How can executive assistants revolutionize your workflow and dramatically increase your productivity? In this episode, I dive into the transformative impact of hiring and effectively integrating an executive...

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2024 / 5 / 31

eCommerceFuel Special - Business Coaches, Online Media Businesses & More with Codie Sanchez

How can entrepreneurs achieve extraordinary success without sacrificing their personal happiness or integrity? In this episode, I'm joined by Codie Sanchez, the mind behind Contrarian Thinking and an...

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2024 / 5 / 24

Creating a New Brand with AI in 60 Minutes

How can businesses harness the power of AI to revolutionize product photography and brand assets? In this episode, I'm joined by Salma Aboukar, co-founder of Qreates.com, who shares insights into leveraging...

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2024 / 5 / 17

How Simple Modern Built a $200M+ Brand on Generosity & Culture

How can a business blend substantial growth with a robust culture of generosity? Today on the show, I’m joined by Mike Beckham, CEO and co-founder of Simple Modern, a nine-figure drinkware company nearly a...

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2024 / 5 / 10

Bankrupt to World's Largest Quilt Company: The Power of a $200 MBA and Perseverance

Ever wondered how a small family business can evolve into the world’s largest supplier of its kind? In this episode, I’m joined by Al Doan, co-founder of Missouri Star Quilt Co, and we’re diving into how his...

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2024 / 5 / 3

I Had 40 Employees, Millions in Profitable Revenue and Was Miserable

Is it possible for entrepreneurs to find a real balance between demanding business goals and personal well-being? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Kresser, a renowned functional medicine expert and the...

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2024 / 4 / 26

Growing Epic Gardening: From Solo Founder to Mid-8 Figures in 3 Years

Have you ever wondered how to build a media and eCommerce empire centered around your passions? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kevin Espiritu, the founder and CEO of EpicGardening.com, the world’s...

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2024 / 4 / 19

Taking a Slower, Debt-Free Approach to Growth

Curious about the intersection of passion and business in the digital age? In this episode, I sit down with Brian Goulet, the co-founder of The Goulet Pen Co., who has turned a deep appreciation for the art...

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2024 / 4 / 12

Using Advanced Blood Testing to Optimize Mental and Physical Health

Are you navigating the choppy waters of entrepreneurship while trying to maintain your health? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Shields, and we're looking at the silent signals your body sends about...

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2024 / 4 / 5

How To Optimize Your P&L for 20%+ Profit Margins

Are you struggling to scale your eCommerce business in a market that feels more like a battleground with every passing day? Today on the show, I’m joined by Leo Caracas, Partner at Jump Ventures and Managing...

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2024 / 3 / 29

The 9 Big Ideas & Trends We Couldn’t Stop Thinking About from ECF Live 2024

Curious about the groundbreaking strategies and insights unveiled at this year's ECF Live event? In this episode, I’m joined by Bill D'Alessandro, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of Elements Brands, and we’re...

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2024 / 3 / 22

Jaded with Content in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant flood of content online? In this episode, I’m joined by Tracey Wallace, the Director of Content Strategy at Klaviyo and the mastermind behind the Contentment newsletter,...

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2024 / 3 / 15

Behind-the-Scenes of the First ECF Capital Deal

Have you ever wondered what it takes to navigate the unpredictable world of eCommerce investments? Today I sit down with Bill D'Alessandro, a veteran entrepreneur and investor, to explore the highs and lows...

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2024 / 3 / 8

How AI Is Changing eCommerce & The Openness of the Web

Curious about how AI is changing the eCommerce industry? Today I’m joined by Charlie Guo, ECF member and the visionary behind Crowdmade.com. We’re diving into the role of AI in modern online businesses, from...

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2024 / 2 / 23

The Absurd Rewards of Strong Branding

How do you turn your eCommerce brand into a beloved icon? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Strelioff and Danielle LaRoy, the co-founders behind Goodside Studio, to unpack the mysteries of effective...

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2024 / 2 / 16

Hacking the Brain for Improved Creativity, Performance & Rest

Ever wondered how you can unlock your brain's full potential? In this episode, we will be discussing the secrets of brain efficiency and performance enhancement with Paola Telfer, CEO & Founder of Sens.ai....

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2024 / 2 / 9

The Hunger Games Hiring Method for Landing “A” Players

Are you ready to transform your business by building a stellar in-house team? In this solo episode, I’m unveiling the secrets to leveraging the hiring process, and providing tips and advice on how to attract...

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2024 / 2 / 2

M&A in 2024, World-Class Mentors & More

Are you curious about the current state and future of eCommerce mergers and acquisitions? Today I’m joined by Emmett Kilduff, co-founder and CEO of The Fortia Group, and we’re diving into the mergers and...

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2024 / 1 / 26

Frugality & Fitness for Entrepreneurs

Ever wondered how to blend a successful entrepreneurial career with a fulfilling personal life? In today’s episode, Steve Chou, the founder of Bumblebee Linens and a beacon of entrepreneurial success and...

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2024 / 1 / 19

Why SEO Will Look Totally Different in 2024

Curious about the ever-changing world of SEO and affiliate marketing—and how one entrepreneur successfully navigated these dynamic industries? In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Diggity, the founder of...

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2024 / 1 / 12

Tik Tok and Meta Shops, Campaign Automation and the Changing Paid Traffic Landscape

Curious about the future of paid traffic and what it holds for online businesses? Today I’m joined by David Herrmann, a recognized figure in the world of paid traffic with a somewhat mysterious online...

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2024 / 1 / 5

Predictions for eCommerce in 2024: A Look Ahead

Are you ready to glimpse into the future of eCommerce and global events? In this episode, I’m joined by the insightful Bill D'Alessandro to explore our bold predictions for 2024. With a year of...

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2023 / 12 / 29

Holiday Rerun: Taming the Chaos in Your Business

Ever wondered how focusing on business processes can transform not just your business, but also your life? In this episode replay, I’m joined by Layla Pomper, CEO of ProcessDriven.co, a company that takes...

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2023 / 12 / 22

Revisiting Our 2023 Predictions

It's that magical time again! Bill D’Alessandro and I are back with our annual ritual of reminiscing over last year's predictions and daring to forecast what the next year has in store for us in the world of...

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2023 / 12 / 15

Insights from an Entrepreneur Turned Investor

Are you curious about the intersection of entrepreneurship, investing, and SEO expertise? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Travis Jamison, a man of many talents and ventures. Travis is not only the force...

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2023 / 12 / 8

Google's GA4 Debacle and Hiring Data Talent

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 Strategic Insight at TULA Skincare. We dive into...

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2023 / 12 / 1

Mindset & Marketing Teams Behind Growing to 8-Figures in 16 Months

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 journey and strategies for achieving this...

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2023 / 11 / 24

A New Spin on the Traditional Sales Funnel

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 TheRevolutionaryClub.com. While Christie might not be your...

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2023 / 11 / 17

Optimizing Diet, Health and Strength for Entrepreneurs

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 RyanKennedyHealth.com, and he joins the show to share...

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2023 / 11 / 10

Finding Top-Tier Supply Chain Talent in Mexico

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 behind KartaVentures.com and...

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2023 / 11 / 3

Unlocking the Branding Power of Live Events

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 vibrant and bold clothing line based out of...

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2023 / 10 / 27

Leadership Wisdom from a Bridgewater Associates Veteran

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 leadership insights at one of the world’s...

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2023 / 10 / 20

Streamlining Ops as a Newly Hired COO

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 Email is Not Dead, COO of MiniKatana.com, and...

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2023 / 10 / 13

Is Amazon a Monopoly?

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 again by Bill D’Alessandro, owner of...

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2023 / 10 / 6

Biggest Wins and Losses from 15 Years in Business

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 frequent co-host, for a candid conversation on our...

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2023 / 9 / 29

The Top Lessons Learned From 500 Episodes

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 continuous learning, growth, and invaluable...

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2023 / 9 / 22

Taming the Chaos in Your Business

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 ProcessDriven.co, a company that takes geeking...

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2023 / 9 / 15

Small Changes, Big Impact: SEO Schema and 80/20 Website Redesigns

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, who specializes in JSON for Shopify, CRO,...

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2023 / 9 / 1

The Ultimate Tech Stack for eCommerce Excellence

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

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2023 / 8 / 25

A Proven Playbook for Rapidly Accelerating Brand Growth (Rerun)

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 Director & Co-Founder at GoCase.com, who has...

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2023 / 8 / 18

Hitting 8-Figures in Two Years with Organic Short-Form Video (Rerun)

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 a listener of podcasts in the eCommerce...

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2023 / 8 / 11

Challenging Your Customers and What Brands Get Wrong - with Alicia Reynoso

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 propels brand growth through community-driven...

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2023 / 8 / 4

The Case for Taking Regular Dividends from Your Business

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 withdrawing a bit more money from your business than...

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2023 / 7 / 28

Tools, Strategies and Apps for Improving your Facebook Ads

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 joins the show to share her insights,...

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2023 / 7 / 21

Brand Breakdown: Santa Cruz Bicycles

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 paid ads, customer lifetime value, and...

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2023 / 7 / 14

A Masterclass on SEO Strategy for 2023

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, revealing the highs, the lows, and the strategies...

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2023 / 7 / 7

The Future of eCommerce Looks Different Than You'd Expect

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

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2023 / 6 / 30

Lessons from the King of Automation

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.com, and the undisputed authority on...

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2023 / 6 / 23

Reclaiming Your Time with Automation & Advanced Process Design

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 to uncover the next big investment...

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2023 / 6 / 16

The Creative, Automated Real Estate Investment That Nets 30%+ Annually

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves looking outside the box for unconventional ideas and unexplored territories, and one of the missions of eCommerceFuel is not only to help entrepreneurs build great...

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2023 / 6 / 9

The Game-Changing ROI of Premium Packaging

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 that makes beautiful ergonomic furniture...

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2023 / 6 / 2

Life After Business: Selling and Retiring with No Regrets

We often hear the story of someone selling their business and then deeply regretting it, and for today’s guest that is certainly not the case. Dana Jaunzemis is the founder of PictureHangSolutions.com and...

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2023 / 5 / 26

Is LinkedIn an Underrated Marketing Gem?

While considering various strategies for attracting website traffic, you might be exploring numerous possibilities, particularly those requiring paid advertising. However, I'd be willing to bet that LinkedIn...

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2023 / 5 / 19

The Psychology Behind Powerful Cold Emails

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 in outbound cold emails, and the host of...

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2023 / 5 / 12

Business vs. Family: How Successful Entrepreneurs Strive for Both and Achieve More

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, as well as the author of The Family-First...

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2023 / 5 / 5

From Zero to Viral: The Art and Science of Compelling Short-Form Video Creative

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 expert, and an official TikTok Agency Partner...

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2023 / 4 / 28

How to 5X Sales from Email Marketing in a Year

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 NotConsumed.com by a whopping 100,000...

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2023 / 4 / 21

Nine Brands, One Vision: Insights from Building a Holding Co. with Kelcey Lehrich

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

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2023 / 4 / 14

Breaking Down the Highly-Effective Funnel at Heart & Soil

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 a fresh look from the other side of the...

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2023 / 4 / 7

Talking Shopify's Dominance, WooCommerce's Niche and Inventory Forecasting

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 a new enterprise called Cogsy. In addition...

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2023 / 3 / 31

How WooCommerce's Co-Founder Overcame Burnout

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 with Adii Pienaar, a successful entrepreneur...

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2023 / 3 / 24

Recapping eCommerceFuel Live 2023

Earlier this month, the eCommerceFuel community came together for ECF Live, an event filled with three and a half days of adventure, learning, and connection with smart and interesting entrepreneurs. In this...

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2023 / 3 / 17

A Proven Playbook for Rapidly Accelerating Brand Growth

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 Director & Co-Founder at GoCase.com, who has...

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2023 / 3 / 10

Turning a $25K Investment Into $300K of Traffic Every Year

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 therapy products, and he has a phenomenal...

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2023 / 3 / 3

Taking a Hard Look at Revenue-Based Loans

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 to finance their businesses. So today, I have...

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2023 / 2 / 24

Merchandising Lessons from a Victoria's Secret Executive

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 really high levels of fashion and the garment...

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2023 / 2 / 17

Uncovering Macro Trends with Fulfil.io's Mountain of Data

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 that helps them scale by leveraging...

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2023 / 2 / 10

Hitting 8-Figures in Two Years with Organic Short-Form Video

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 a listener of podcasts in the eCommerce...

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2023 / 2 / 3

Designing Comp Plans to Keep Your Team Hyper-Productive and Around for the Long-Term

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 can be a major challenge, and having a solid team in...

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2023 / 1 / 27

Are Facebook Ads Making a Comeback?

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 digital marketing landscape, including, of...

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2023 / 1 / 20

“Quality” is the Word of the Year in Acquisition

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 to over $30 million in size in just three...

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2023 / 1 / 13

Moat-Building Strategies for a Defensible Business

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 device and the PelaCase phone case. In this...

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2023 / 1 / 6

Deconstructing Today's Most Beloved Brands

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 case. He is super passionate about environmental...

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2022 / 12 / 30

Leveling Up as a Leader (Replay)

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 Founder of Gateway X, Executive Chairman of...

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2022 / 12 / 23

From Post-Soviet Mongolia to TikTok Influencer

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 DTC and eCommerce on TikTok. Dulma has been on...

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2022 / 12 / 16

eCommerce Predictions for 2023

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 year when Bill D’Alessandro and I look back...

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2022 / 12 / 9

Going Deep on Paid Traffic Trends & Attribution

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 about all things traffic. From trends to new...

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2022 / 12 / 2

Building a Brand Around Referrals and Exclusive Distribution

Dalia Rojas is the owner of Sixty61.com, an incredible brand and eCommerce store that carries custom sport bike parts and accessories. Dalia is also a newer member to the eCommerceFuel community, and she’s...

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2022 / 11 / 25

How a Ski Industry Veteran Resurrected Mountain Gazette

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 and owner, joins me today to talk about his...

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2022 / 11 / 18

Building the Spikeball Phenomenon

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 has a really cool story about how he started...

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2022 / 11 / 11

Optimizing the Entrepreneur's Weekly Routine

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 family—and is also efficient so that you’re...

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2022 / 11 / 4

Takeaways From Our Charlotte Event

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 chickens, it never ceases to blow my mind, and...

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2022 / 10 / 28

Clashing Takes on the Future of Amazon (A Debate)

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 has very different views on the current—and...

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2022 / 10 / 21

How LoriBeds.com Navigated a Very Tough Year

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 beautiful murphy beds that are functional,...

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2022 / 10 / 14

The Transformative Power of One Amazing Hire

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. Aaron Powell from BunchBikes.com joins me...

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2022 / 10 / 7

What it Takes to Build a Unique Brand in 2022

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, having founded David’s Tea and now Owner and...

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2022 / 9 / 30

Leveling Up as a Leader

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 entrepreneur and investor who is also the...

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2022 / 9 / 23

Pricing Strategies for an Inflationary World

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 something that I’ve always wished I had done...

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2022 / 9 / 16

Launching a Beautiful High-Converting Catalog

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, you may just get an 8-figure business. If...

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2022 / 9 / 9

Side Hustle to $2 Billion IPO: The Solo Stove Story

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 worked them to supplement their income during...

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2022 / 9 / 2

The Insane Power of Pricing, Brand and Psychology

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 PipDecks.com, which is a suite of card decks that...

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2022 / 8 / 26

How I Stopped Wasting My Life on Email

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’m happy to say that I finally feel like I’ve...

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2022 / 8 / 19

Thoughts on Tracking Your Net Worth

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 entrepreneurs listening. Today we're jumping...

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2022 / 8 / 12

Fixing Your Declining Email Deliverability

If you’ve noticed recently that your emails are not being read or clicked through as often as usual, you are not alone. Today on the show I have Daniel Reifenberger, our resident ECF email marketing expert...

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2022 / 8 / 5

Financing Growth at Different Stages in Business

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 the POs that you have to place and the more...

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2022 / 7 / 29

The E-Myth Was Wrong: The Case for Working IN Your Business

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 actually is a time and a place to get back to...

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2022 / 7 / 22

Mental Health for Entrepreneurs

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, including whether entrepreneurs are...

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2022 / 7 / 15

2022 Trends Report Takeaways

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 results were eye-opening, and there were some...

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2022 / 7 / 8

Trends in Global Logistics, Warehousing and Fulfillment

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. Here to give us his take is Dhruv Saxena,...

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2022 / 7 / 1

How Remote Hiring Has Changed Post-COVID

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 mainstream. Dan Andrews is the Co-Founder of...

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2022 / 6 / 24

eCommerce Headwinds: Macro Sentiments, Cooling M&A & Operational Challenges

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 brands, and he has a really unique...

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2022 / 6 / 17

The Research Strategy That Took Mythologie Candles to $6M in 24 Months

Launching in the turbulent time that was February 2020, Leah McHenry, Founder & CEO of Mythologie Candles, has successfully grown her business to over $6 million in sales in just 24 months. Today Leah joins...

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2022 / 6 / 10

The Perfectly Executed Business Sale

One of the core values of the eCommerceFuel community is reciprocity: members giving as much as they are taking. With that, we ask that all new members share a case study with the community, and new member...

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2022 / 6 / 3

Investing in Private Deals: Angels, Funds, Syndicates and More

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 has taught me a ton, and I’m excited to have...

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2022 / 5 / 27

Behind-the-Scenes with GeekOut on Throwing eCommerce Events

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 GeekOut Events, which puts on high-intentional...

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2022 / 5 / 20

Unlocking More Profit from Your Shopify Store

Kurt Elster is the man behind Ethercycle.com, a Shopify agency that specializes exclusively—and very successfully—in helping Shopify store owners generate massive revenue growth. Not only does he put out some...

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2022 / 5 / 13

Hiring and Compensating Top Performers

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 estate, and the fitness industry. He has a...

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2022 / 5 / 6

How to Innovate So Your Business Doesn't Become Irrelevant

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-founder of FluidStance.com and he joins...

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2022 / 4 / 29

Powering Growth with Online Communities (Strategy Session)

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 has built a pretty cool business and...

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2022 / 4 / 22

Taking a $30M Store from Bleeding Cash to Profitable in 90 Days

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 Haircare. In this episode, we talk about how he...

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2022 / 4 / 15

Should You Grow by Buying Another Business?

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 product line or it would make a good...

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2022 / 4 / 8

Highlights from ECF Live 2022

We were thrilled to hold eCommerceFuel Live at Chesapeake Bay, a place rich in history and great food. This year was especially unique, as it was the first large live event we have held since the beginning of...

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2022 / 4 / 1

The Paid Traffic Landscape in 2022 with Jesse Pujji

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 brands, and the co-founder of Ampush, a growth...

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2022 / 3 / 25

How to Build a Brand with 90% Margins? Sell the Results, Not The Product

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 stories to designing more innovative products....

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2022 / 3 / 18

Raising Young Kids While Building a Business

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 today with my good friend, Bill D’Alessandro....

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2022 / 3 / 11

Turning Around a Nine-Figure National Brand

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 space. I got to know him over the course of...

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2022 / 3 / 4

Turning Mud into Money, Screening for Humility and More

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 really interesting, fun, and smart guy and we...

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2022 / 2 / 25

L.A. Regional Event Takeaways

The real magic of the eCommerceFuel community happens when we get together in person, and we had the opportunity to do that late last month in Los Angeles. If you missed it, you’re in luck because today I’m...

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2022 / 2 / 18

How to Grow Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Freedom

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 freedom from your business regularly, there’s...

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2022 / 2 / 11

Why You’re Likely Calculating COGS Wrong

Cost of goods sold: love it or hate it, it’s a big deal in the eCommerce world. To wrap up our three-part series on accounting and finances, we’re diving into all things COGS: the value of it, the...

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2022 / 2 / 4

Millions at Stake? You Better Understand Due Diligence.

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 ton of experience in the eCommerce field,...

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2022 / 1 / 28

Financial Rules to Keep You Sane, Profitable and Out of Jail

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 eCommerce world. If you’re anything like me, you’ll...

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2022 / 1 / 21

Accurate Attribution in a Post iOS 14.5 World

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 divorce, you are definitely not alone if you found...

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2022 / 1 / 14

From Side Hustle to $2 Billion IPO: The Solo Stove Story

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 only 8 years. Within the last 24 months...

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2022 / 1 / 7

Tales from a Decade of Flipping Websites

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 immigrating from the Netherlands 12 years ago and...

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2021 / 12 / 31

The Art of Friendship for Entrepreneurs (Replay)

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 is really important, especially as we go into...

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2021 / 12 / 24

Lifting the Veil on Entrepreneurs' Finances (Replay)

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 ever-so-fun tax season. Now, I know what you’re...

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2021 / 12 / 17

Headhunters, Puerto Rico Tax Savings & The Ultimate Adventure Business

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 Rico, and he joins me today to talk about how...

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2021 / 12 / 10

eCommerce Predictions for 2022

Thanks to the pandemic, the last two years have seen incredible growth and change for the eCommerce space. Some of which we predicted, and some things seem to have come completely out of nowhere. As we near...

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2021 / 12 / 3

Creating Brand Awareness Without Customer Tracking

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 that is dedicated to building a community of...

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2021 / 11 / 26

Overcoming a Tough Youth to Grow VIPHaircare.com

Darnell Jackson is the Chief Operations Officer at VIPHaircare.com, a 100% black-owned luxury beauty brand that focuses on the growth and maintenance of strong, healthy hair. Darnell has a really interesting...

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2021 / 11 / 19

Building a $100M+ Brand without Investors or Credit

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 campaigns. Since then, they have bootstrapped...

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2021 / 11 / 12

Marketing Opportunities in a Post iOS 14.5 World

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 your head is spinning, you are definitely...

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2021 / 11 / 5

Doubling Down on Culture to Sell 8-Figures of Frogs

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 human being that also happens to be really...

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2021 / 10 / 29

An Inside Look at Chinese FBA Businesses

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 Lee is the founder of TheFBAFlipper.com, and...

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2021 / 10 / 22

The Struggle To Hire Right Now

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 business of one, you have likely experienced...

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2021 / 10 / 15

Managing a Warehouse-Based Business Remotely (Plus Mike Jackness Needs a Protégé)

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? The fantasy is rarely the reality though when...

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2021 / 10 / 8

The Ocean Freight Nightmare

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, David Bryant of eComCrew, joins me today to...

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2021 / 10 / 1

When Suppliers Raise Your Prices

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 and regular guest Bill D’Alessandro joins me...

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2021 / 9 / 24

The Danger of Chasing Too Much

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 plate. Since then he’s faced some major...

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2021 / 9 / 17

We're Doubling Down on Live Events

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 years, we have wanted to bring someone into...

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2021 / 9 / 10

From McDonald’s to a 7-Figure Business with TikTok

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’re diving into the details behind their...

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2021 / 9 / 3

Structuring Multi-Owner Businesses for Success and Minimal Regret

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 decision-making, finances, and governance...

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2021 / 8 / 27

Can You Realistically Take an Unplugged Vacation with a Large Business?

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 your absence? These are all questions we’re...

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2021 / 8 / 20

When Things Don't Go as Planned

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 eCommerce Playbook podcast, and one of the things I...

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2021 / 8 / 13

Getting Top Dollar When Selling Your Business

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 lows of selling businesses. Joe is not only...

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2021 / 8 / 6

Lifting the Veil on Entrepreneurs' Finances

We all know there are two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. I’m excited to have my accountant, Mario Lucibello, join me today to talk about saving on taxes and tax strategies specific for...

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2021 / 7 / 30

Your Ultimate Bandwidth Limiter

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 only how productive you are, but how well your...

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2021 / 7 / 23

Buying the Original Lava Lamp Brand (via a Back-of-the-Napkin Deal)

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 recent member of the ECF community, and I...

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2021 / 7 / 16

Living in Two Places

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 life: splitting time between two different...

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2021 / 7 / 9

Split Testing Your Product Prices: Lucrative, Crazy or Both?

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 this episode, we’re taking the discussion a...

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2021 / 7 / 2

Three Rules for Superior Returns

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 missed the last episode, Tal is a born...

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2021 / 6 / 25

How Walking Away Earned Tal Moore $1.7 Million

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 of the largest online vending machine...

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2021 / 6 / 18

The Art of Friendship for Entrepreneurs

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 most often gets pushed aside are friendships,...

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2021 / 6 / 11

The Major Shift in Influencer Marketing

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 entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk...

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2021 / 6 / 4

Optimizing Your Card Spend to Unlock Luxury Travel

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 launched FlyGuy, a travel agency and membership...

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2021 / 5 / 28

How to Sell a Ton of Mushrooms

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 partnered with his father, Jeff Chilton, a...

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2021 / 5 / 21

The Train Wreck That is U.S. Healthcare (And What to Do About It)

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 system in the United States today. Listen in as...

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2021 / 5 / 14

Hot Takes on the Top ERP and Inventory Tools

Scott Scharf is co-founder of Catching Clouds, the leaders in e-commerce accounting that offer a solution for entrepreneurs who struggle with understanding - or even getting - accurate financial information...

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2021 / 5 / 7

Leveraging SMS to Build a Subscription Business

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 than a year. In this episode, Chuckie details...

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2021 / 4 / 30

The Reality of Growing a Business with Young Kids

Garret and Deeanne Akerson are the co-founders of Kindred Bravely, which creates maternity and nursing clothes that are beautiful, comfortable, and most importantly, useful. They have an incredibly successful...

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2021 / 4 / 23

Making the World's Best Shirts

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 the business. Ryan Light is the CEO of...

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2021 / 4 / 16

Building an 80,000+ Person Email List in Under 8 Months

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 year. What’s really cool about Conor though is...

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2021 / 4 / 9

Selling MAPerformance.com

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 recently sold his business,...

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2021 / 4 / 2

Buying and Transforming Underperforming Stores

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 to differentiate between fantastic buying...

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2021 / 3 / 26

The World of Asset Based Lending

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 high-volume Amazon seller, and an expert on...

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2021 / 3 / 19

Bank Hacking for Store Owners

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, lending, and financing with Bill D’Alessandro,...

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2021 / 3 / 12

Quitting Medicine for eCommerce

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 selling on Amazon since 2012. In this episode,...

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2021 / 3 / 5

Hard Lessons From Our CRO Audit

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 Capital and the podcast. Unfortunately, it did...

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2021 / 2 / 26

The Painful Change Coming to Facebook Ads

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 marketing services? Today Miracle Wanzo of...

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2021 / 2 / 19

Growing Warstic from $200K to $8M+ in Under 4 Years

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 the show to discuss how he grew his...

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2021 / 2 / 12

Closing The First ECF Capital Deal

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 friends and colleagues, Bill D'Alessandro of...

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2021 / 2 / 5

Hunting for eCommerce Investments

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 will be talking about everything that went...

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2021 / 1 / 29

Starting an eCommerce Investment Fund

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. Over the course of the last 12 months, we...

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2021 / 1 / 22

Leadership Lessons from Overlander.com

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 Overlander.com, and today I want to shift the...

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2021 / 1 / 15

Launching Overlander.com

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 camping, and something I have been incredibly...

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2021 / 1 / 8

A Stressful Six Months

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 share a few...

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2021 / 1 / 1

Curating Your Customers (Replay)

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 shares how her products are promoted, how she got started...

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2020 / 12 / 25

Free Shipping for Texans Only (Replay)

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 techniques for cart abandonment, pop-up shops, and –...

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2020 / 12 / 18

Is Building Consumer Electronics Crazy?

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 is possible to break into the market,...

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2020 / 12 / 11

Predictions for 2021

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 pandemic ravaging the eCommerce world as we knew...

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2020 / 12 / 4

The ECF Benchmark: A Performance Index for Store Owners

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, explains this and more. Listen in as we cover...

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2020 / 11 / 27

Can You Successfully Outsource Content?

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 that you were so passionate about, the...

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2020 / 11 / 20

Thinking Differently About Email Newsletters

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 coffee endorsed by astronauts, as well as how...

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2020 / 11 / 13

Building a Backyard Office

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 building backyard home offices, including what we...

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2020 / 11 / 6

Living on a Hippie Commune

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 relationship to what it's like growing up on a...

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2020 / 10 / 30

Buying the Perfect Business

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 CameraReadyCosmetics.com, and today he joins the...

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2020 / 10 / 23

Understanding Headless eCommerce

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 headless commerce, what a progressive web app...

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2020 / 10 / 16

Curating Your Customers

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 CovetAndMane.com. Listen in as Dafina shares...

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2020 / 10 / 9

Transforming a Global Team

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 business while living in three places (Berlin,...

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2020 / 10 / 2

Chatting with Neil Patel's Director of eCommerce

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 became the director of eCommerce for Neil Patel,...

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