In this episode, I sit down with Miroki Tong, co-founder and CEO of StoryEngineDeck.com, where she sells a product most people can’t describe until they hold it in their hands. Miroki walks through how she and her co-founder turned a set of creative writing prompt cards into a million dollar Kickstarter campaign, and how they still run Meta ads at a 4-5x ROAS while refusing to use AI for anything creative. If you’ve ever worried your product is too weird, too niche, or too hard to explain to sell online, this one is for you. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll […]

In this episode, Toni and I dig into Claude Code, the tool that’s saving us dozens of hours a week and completely changing how we run our businesses. We share our real practical experiences with the tool, what we’re both using it for and how it can save time with your business and personal life as well. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How we offloaded the boring stuff to Claude Code (and got hours back) The exact workflows we automated first Lessons learned (aka what we’d do differently) Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that […]

In this episode, my buddy Andrew Youderian is back to walk us through his annual survey of 300 7,8 and 9 figure store owners from his community, and honestly, some of what came back caught us both off guard. We get into the stuff every store owner is quietly wondering about, where the smart money’s moving, what’s working, what’s quietly falling apart, and a few things that genuinely surprised us. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn Trends Top Sellers Are Betting On Biggest Growth Hurdles They Face Tactics Driving Scale Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference […]

In this episode, I sit down with Sohun Sanka, head of growth marketing at Reacher, who has helped brands drive over half a billion dollars in revenue through TikTok Shop creator communities. We dig into the real math behind making TikTok Shop work, from margins and affiliate commissions to why the top 0.4% of creators drive nearly all the sales and what to do about it. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How To Kickstart TikTok Shop With A $5k Playbook Building A Hungry Affiliate Squad That Actually Sells Scaling Profits With Simple Tracking And Incentives Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The […]

In this episode, we’re diving into a debate that’s coming up more and more with e-commerce store owners right now, whether to keep blogging on WordPress or move everything over to Shopify. We break down why, after years of recommending WordPress as the gold standard, we’ve changed our minds for most situations. You’ll also hear us get into the real state of blogging in 2026, what’s actually still working, and why where your content lives matters more than ever for tracking, ads, and AI search. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn Why WordPress Stopped Fitting Our Needs The Tools And […]

In this episode, Toni and I discuss agentic shopping and how I’m going to through a midlife ecommerce crisis right now. We get into Amazon scraping your website and selling your products without permission, why your Meta and Google ads might not matter much longer, and what you should actually be doing to make sure AI recommends your store over your competitors. It’s a weird time in e-commerce right now and we’re just trying to figure it out together. What You’ll Learn New Tech Is Rewriting How Customers Discover And Buy Stuff How The Old Gatekeepers Are Losing Their Grip […]

In this episode, I sit down with Danny Kirk, founder of ReddiReach, to talk about how e-commerce brands are using Reddit to get recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. We get into the exact strategy for building up a Reddit presence from scratch, including how long it actually takes and what will get you banned. If you’ve ever wondered whether Reddit is worth your time as a brand, this episode will give you a very clear answer. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn Find The Right Niche Subreddits Post Helpful, Signal-boosting Content Encourage Genuine Engagement To Train Recommenders Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The […]

In this episode, I’m recording live from Shopify HQ in New York City after attending the Merchant Mastery event with my co-host Toni. We cover a wide range of topics including why unpolished UGC content is outperforming produced ads, how to build a brand story that ties all your marketing together, and why generic products are slowly dying. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn What’s driving real sales on Shopify today Low-effort tactics that boost conversions with AI Practical ways to scale without blowing your ad budget Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve run for the […]

In this episode, I sit down with Dawn LaFontaine, a student in my create a profitable online store course, a former stay-at-home mom who couldn’t get hired anywhere after 27 years out of the workforce and decided to build her own business selling cat toys instead. Dawn walks us through the painful years she spent trying to make her original cardboard cat house product work, the accidental Instagram moment that led her to the product that actually took off, and her wholesale outreach strategy that closes at 50% without ads. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How A Single Annoying […]

In this episode, we’re going over key takeaways from Sellers Summit 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, walking through every session from AI-powered ad creative and TikTok Shop launches to sourcing strategies, Reddit SEO, and what buyers actually care about in the current M&A market By the end of this episode you’ll have a full picture of where ecommerce is headed and a list of things you can actually put to work this week. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn Clever growth hacks top sellers are using High-ROI ads, funnels, and retention tricks Product sourcing and launch strategies Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The […]

In this episode, Leo Sgovio breaks down the AI-powered workflows he built to automate influencer outreach, generate video ads, and launch products without relying on giveaways or PPC. He walks through the exact system he used to sell out 5,000 units before Christmas and how he clones winning competitor ads using a chain of AI tools. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn Leo’s Influencer Marketing Company – Spliced.io How AI Automates Customer Journeys End-to-end Tools That Scale Ads, Inventory, And Fulfillment Data-driven Hacks Top Brands Use To Grow Fast Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that […]

In this episode, Toni and I dig into Amazon’s decision to block AI tools from indexing their product listings and why it’s a risky bet. We talk through how AI agents are quietly changing the way people research and buy products, and what that means for sellers who are still writing copy like it’s 2015. If you sell anything online, this conversation will change how you think about your product descriptions. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How Shopping Has Changed Smart Ways To Make Listings Ai-friendly For 2026 Search Quick Tweaks That Boost Visibility Across AI Search Engines Sponsors […]

In this episode Scott Cunningham and I dive into something that honestly changed everything for me when it comes to Meta ads and getting a real return on ad spend. Scott is the creator of the Storyselling Formula and the moment I came across his work I knew I had to bring him on to break it down properly. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How To Apply StorySelling To Your Ads Strategy Scott Cunningham’s Tested Ad Setup Hack Quick Steps To Implement And Scale Meta Ads Fast Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that I’ve […]

In this episode, Toni and I dive into the $7 billion micro drama industry that’s already taken over China and is quietly making its way into American TikTok feeds. We break down the sneaky micropayment business model that gets viewers spending $30 to $40 without even realizing it, and why the same psychology works just as well for selling ecom products as it does for cheesy kung fu movies.  What You’ll Learn How these drama apps work How to use this strategy to sell products Why micropayments are the way to go Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the […]