Today, I have my good friend Chris Shaffer on the show.   Chris works with Scott Voelker over at Brand Creators, and he consults with dozens of e-commerce companies and owns a bunch of his own as well. Chris always brings a unique perspective on what’s working in e-commerce, and he’s the type of guy who always gets his hands dirty.  In this episode, we discuss what’s working and how to maximize your marketing budget. What You’ll Learn A better way to grow your sales outside of driving more traffic The number one mistake that most ecommerce business owners make How […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have a regular back on the show, Mike Jackness. Mike is the founder of Ecom Crew and he owns many e-commerce brands. But out of all his companies, we just happen to own one together.  In this episode, we give you all the details about our recent exit and sale. What You’ll Learn The details of our recent company exit The future of e commerce and AI Why Mike sold a number of his brands and laid off his team Other Resources And Books EcomCrew Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommerce conference that […]

Today I have my good friend Bill D’Alessandro back on the show. Bill is the founder of the ecommerce company Elements Brands and the host of the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast. He also does a bunch of consulting and coaching, and he’s spoken at my annual ecommerce conference, the Sellers Summit. In this episode, Bill is going to teach us how we can make an extra $100,000 per year with just a couple of small changes to our financial stack. What You’ll Learn How to optimize your banking How to optimize your credit cards How to optimize your cash flow Other […]

I just returned from Las Vegas where I got to speak in front of 1300 people at the Alibaba CoCreate Conference. And what’s cool is that I was able to meet up in person with my good friend Mike Jackness and my business partner, Toni Herrbach. In this episode, we discuss the future of e-commerce in the face of AI and other changes in the industry. What You’ll Learn Where the cheese is moving in the ecommerce industry How artificial intelligence will fundamentally change ecommerce How the sourcing landscape is changing Other Resources And Books Ecom Crew Sponsors EmergeCounsel.com – […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Nick Loper back on the show for the third time. Nick is the host of the popular podcast, Side Hustle Nation, where he breaks down different ways to make money on the side. The last time I had Nick on the podcast was back in episode 429, where we gave out a bunch of million-dollar business ideas. This episode was so popular that I decided to do another round with Nick. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How and where to brainstorm business ideas 19 different ways to make money on the side The best business ideas […]

Today I have my friend and business partner Toni Herrbach on the show. In this episode, we recap some of the game changing strategies in ecommerce that were revealed in Seller Summit 2023 This year was one of the best Seller Summits in terms of content and community. Not only did we have the most sessions ever, but every single talk was incredible.  Head on over to Sellersummit.com to grab the recordings. What You’ll Learn Key takeaways from the Sellers Summit The trends that are taking over ecommerce Some interesting stats regarding the event Other Resources And Books Grab The […]

Today I’ve got a special guest on the show, Saba Mohebpour. Saba is the founder of Spocket, one of the best Dropshipping marketplaces in the world, because their suppliers are primarily found in the US and Europe. I get asked questions about dropshipping every day so I decided to invite someone entrenched in the industry to come on the podcast. In this episode, Saba and I go into in depth on what it takes to be a successful dropshipper. What You’ll Learn Is dropshipping a profitable ecommerce model? The pitfalls of Dropshipping How to grow a successful dropshipping business Other […]

Today, I have my good friend Mike Barnhill on the show. Aside from having a sexy voice and being the lead singer in a rock band called Hydrafighter, Mike and his brother Patrick started an e-commerce store selling ID badges over at Specialist ID. This business has been featured in the Inc 500 for the past seven or eight years and they make millions selling what seem like mundane and saturated products. Today we’re going to learn how and why they are so successful. What You’ll Learn How Mike started SpecialistId How to grow a multimillion-dollar business selling highly competitive […]

Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Cole South on the show. Cole runs an 8 figure business selling moccasins for kids over at Bird Rock Baby and BJJ uniforms over at Gold BJJ. He is a former poker player turned entrepreneur and in this episode, we’re going to talk about what it takes to grow a footwear business to 8 figures. What You’ll Learn How much does it cost to start a footwear business How Cole grew this business from the ground up Cole’s philosophies on business grow, 3PLs and selling on Amazon Other Resources And Books Bird Rock […]

Today, I have a very special guest on the show, Garrett Yamazaki. Garrett initially started out with a blog, making money with ads and affiliate marketing when he decided that he was leaving a lot of money on the table. So he decided to give private label a try and managed to make over a million dollars in less than a year. In this episode, we’ll learn how he did it. What You’ll Learn How to make millions selling pet products A blueprint for Garrett’s content machine How to transitioning from creating content to selling your own private label products […]

Today I am thrilled to have Ann McFerran on the show. Ann is the founder of Glamnetic, a company that makes magnetic eyelashes. But this is no ordinary eyelash company.  Ann grew her brand to over 50 million dollars in revenue in one year and she started this in her bedroom. In this episode, she reveals how she did it. What You’ll Learn How Ann came up with the idea for magnetic eyelashes How Ann made 50 million dollars in her first year How Ann advertised her brand and built a following How to find suppliers to manufacture your product […]

Today I have my friend Daniel Solid back on the show with his partner Ryan King. Both of them run BlueRyse which is a Walmart agency that helps brands sell on the platform. In this episode, we discuss how to win at Walmart and whether selling on Walmart is worth it compared to Amazon. What You’ll Learn How to sell on Walmart How much can you expect to make on Walmart compared to Amazon Selling on Walmart best practices Other Resources And Books BlueRyse Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally use for my ecommerce […]

Today I have my friend Nick Loper on the show. Nick is the host of the popular Side Hustle Nation podcast where he and I share similar goals. We highlight entrepreneurs who run businesses on the side or full-time. One of the common complaints that we often get is not being able to decide what type of business to start. In this episode, Nick and I brainstorm million-dollar business ideas that you are welcome to take for yourself. What You’ll Learn 17 million-dollar business ideas for the taking What type of business should you start How to run a successful […]

Today I have my long-time friend Kurt Elster on the show. Kurt is the host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast and a Shopify store consultant. As part of his job, he often runs split tests for his clients. And over the years, he’s amassed many counterintuitive strategies that can grow your sales. Some of these make no sense but they work. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How to improve and grow your Shopify Store sales Counterintuitive learnings from running many split tests How to launch your own split tests for your store Other Resources And Books Ethercycle Unofficial Shopify […]

Today I have Alicia Reynoso on the show. Alicia is the founder of Live Infinitely which is a company that sells water bottles and outdoor gear online. Water bottles is one of the most saturated e-commerce products that you can sell online but she turned it into an 8 figure business with this one strategy. Enjoy the interview! What You’ll Learn Why Alicia chose to sell such a saturated product How Alicia build an 8-figure water bottle business Alicia’s single strategy that allowed her to build a community around her products Other Resources And Books Alicia’s Challenge Website Sponsors Postscript.io […]

Today I’m doing a solo episode to give you a quick update on Bumblebee Linens and to provide you with a pretty cool tax strategy that e-commerce business owners are using to save on taxes. What You’ll Learn What’s up with Bumblebee Linens in 2022 The details about my latest purchase How opportunity zones can save your business money on taxes Other Resources And Books Create A Profitable Online Store Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally use for my ecommerce store. Postscript specializes in ecommerce and is by far the simplest and easiest text […]

Today I have my friend Spencer Jan show. Spencer is probably one of the most successful e-commerce entrepreneurs that I have had on the show who bootstrapped his business from the ground up. He started Solo Stove with his brother which went on to have a billion-dollar valuation with multiple 8-figure exits. In this episode, Spencer walks us through what he did and his thought processes in creating his company. What You’ll Learn How Spencer got into ecommerce and how he created Solo Stove Why Spencer closed his 7 figure clothing brands to focus on Solo Stove How Spencer bootstrapped […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Tori Gerbig on the show. Tori runs a $140 million business selling clothing and boutique fashion over at PinkLily.com. What’s amazing about Tori’s story is that she grew up in a working-class family in Kentucky and started with nothing. She didn’t take any funding and bootstrapped her business completely from the ground up.  In this episode, she teaches us how she did it. What You’ll Learn How to build a boutique clothing brand from complete scratch How to generate sales without spending a lot of money How to test what clothing designs will sell before […]

Today, I have my friend Raphael Schneider on the show and he runs a successful men’s clothing brand. Now men’s clothing is one of the most challenging niches to sell into but Raphael has managed to create an impressive 7-figure high-end men’s brand over at Fort Belvedere by leveraging the power of YouTube. In fact, Raphael is so popular that I can’t hang out with him without being randomly accosted by people on the street wanting to take pictures with him. In this episode, he’s going to teach us how he created his incredible brand. What You’ll Learn How to […]

Today I have my friend Greg Meade on the show. Greg is the founder of CrossNetgame.com which is an amazingly fun game that is a combination of volleyball and four square. I have a set, my kids love it and in this episode we’re going to learn how to launch a successful game to the market. What You’ll Learn What is Cross Net and how to play How Greg invented the Cross Net game How to successfully launch a brand new game to the market Other Resources And Books CrossnetGame.com Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that […]

Today I have Steven Weigler on the show. Steven is the founder of Emerge Counsel, which is a law firm that specializes in intellectual property protection. If you sell on Amazon, you know that counterfeits and knock-offs are still a very serious problem on the platform. In this episode, Steve and I talk about low-cost ways to protect your IP from evil Amazon sellers. What You’ll Learn The cheapest way to protect your intellectual property Your different options for IP protection How to take down Amazon hijackers Other Resources And Books Emerge Counsel – Get a free consult with Steve […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have John Jantsch on the show. I have followed John’s blog, Duct Tape Marketing, for over a decade. And his writing inspired me to learn marketing skills to complement my technical skills. John is known as one of the world’s most practical small business marketing speakers and experts. In this episode, we’re going to talk about his approach to marketing a small business in 2022. What You’ll Learn How John got started and why he focuses on small businesses The best marketing strategy for a small business owner Which content platform is the most effective one […]

Today I’m doing a solo episode to wrap up 2021! I talk about what went well in 2021 and what didn’t work well. I’m also discuss my family life, what’s been on my mind and what’s in store for 2022 for both Bumblebee Linens and My Wife Quit Her Job. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn A critical update that crippled our traffic and how we responded How we recovered from the many mishaps of 2021 What’s in store for 2022 for both businesses Other Resources And Books Create A Profitable Online Store Course Create A Profitable Audience Course Sponsors […]

Today I have a very special guest, Kathleen Booth. Kathleen is the VP of Marketing over at Clean.io, a company that helps ecommerce companies protect their revenue and brand. In this episode, we discuss a problem that has plagued ecommerce entrepreneurs for a very long time. In fact, thousands of online store owners face this problem everyday, and with the help of Kathleen, we can finally fight back. What You’ll Learn Why Kathleen decided to start a company in digital engagement security How coupon abuse works How to fight the coupon scrapers Other Resources And Books Clean.io Sponsors Postscript.io – […]

Today I’m really happy to have Parth Kukreja on the show. Parth is a genius, he’s only 19, and he started a 7 Figure business selling pet jewelry online. Parth is open-minded, constantly learning and he’s willing to try any strategy. In this interview, you’ll learn how Parth grew his business to 7 figures using TikTok. What You’ll Learn Parth’s journey and how he started a 7 figure business at 19 years old How creating viral Tiktok videos grew his Jewelry business Parth’s advice to all young aspiring entrepreneurs Other Resources And Books PupRings.com Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the […]

Today, I have my good friend Andrew Youderian back on show. Andrew runs the Ecommerce Fuel Podcast and an amazing community of 7 and 8 Figure eCommerce entrepreneurs. This episode is all about strategy. Specifically, Andrew and I discuss our post pandemic business strategies for 2022. What You’ll Learn What Andrew and I are going all in on for our businesses in 2022 Why you need to be on Twitter and TikTok Why live events are back Other Resources And Books Ecommerce Fuel Podcast Ecommerce Fuel Forum Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally use […]

Today, I’m excited to have Jon McDonald on the show. Jon is the founder of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm that has achieved incredible results for famous brands such as Adobe, Nike, Xerox and The Economist. Jon is an expert at converting customers and in this episode, you will learn what it takes to improve the conversion rate for an ecommerce brand. What You’ll Learn Jon’s background story and why he’s the best Conversion rate best practices for an ecommerce store The best way to find conversion leaks in your sales funnel Other Resources And Books The Good […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have Shep Hyken on the show. Shep is the founder of Shepard Presentations and he is a customer service experience expert and keynote speaker. His agency works with companies to build relationships with their customers in order to increase repeat business. In this episode, we talk about how you can stop relying on Amazon for all of your sales and build a loyal customer base for your brand. What You’ll Learn How to build a loyal customer base for your brand without depending on Amazon How to implement an effective customer loyalty strategy How to get […]

Today, I’m lucky to have Bernie Thompson back on the show. Bernie runs Plugable which is a company that sells USB and Bluetooth devices all over the world. He has built his own tools in-house to manage his Amazon business and he also helps other sellers run Amazon PPC ads with his tool PPC Ninja. Because Bernie runs a large Amazon business in an extremely competitive niche, I invited him on the show to talk about the current Amazon landscape and how he’s navigating the shipping crisis. What You’ll Learn An in the trenches look at the current shipping crisis […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Earnest Epps on the show. Earnest is the founder of High Ticket Ecom Secrets where he teaches high ticket dropshipping and runs a successful dropshipping store. Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I’m not a huge fan of dropshipping as a long term business model but Earnest has made it work by dropshipping high ticket and expensive products online. In this episode, we learn how it is done. What You’ll Learn How Earnest got started with high ticket dropshipping What is high ticket dropshipping and what price is considered […]

Today I have an extra special guest on the show, Dr. Robert Cialdini. Dr. Cialdini’s book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” literally changed my life and is responsible for teaching me how to sell online, how to influence people and how to run a successful online business. In this episode, we discuss how to use influence and persuasion to create a powerful ecommerce brand. What You’ll Learn How to use Dr.Cialdini’s latest persuasion principle to grow your e-commerce brand The 7 principles of influence and how to apply them to business How I incorporated Cialdini’s 7 principles to grow my […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Vivian Kaye on the show. Vivian is the CEO of KinkyCurlyYaki, a premium textured hair extension brand for black women that grew to $6 million without paid advertising. Not only did Vivian grow to 6 million but she did so without outside funding and bootstrapped her business from the ground up. In this episode, Vivian teaches us the secrets behind her success and how she scaled to 7 figures without paying for ads. What You’ll Learn The story behind KinkyCurlyYaki. How to grow your brand without paying for advertising. Vivian’s social media strategy and the […]

Today, I have my buddy Chase Dimond on the show. Chase is the co-founder of Boundless Labs which is a top email marketing agency with a focus on CBD companies. Chase lives and breathes email, and he has helped his clients send hundreds of millions of emails resulting in over 50 million in email revenue. If your email marketing is not driving at least 20% – 30% of your total revenue for your eCommerce store, then you’re leaving money on the table. What You’ll Learn How to run email marketing campaigns that generate 30% of your sales How Chase started […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Pat Haggerty on the show. Many years ago, Andrew Youderian sold his dropshipping business, Right Channel Radios to Pat. And since the sale, Pat has grown Right Channel Radios significantly. In this episode, Pat teaches us what he did to grow his sales and how he’s improved the business dramatically since Andrew owned it. What You’ll Learn Why Pat purchased Right Channel Radios How Pat turned Right Channel Radios into a 7 figure dropshipping business Pat’s primary strategy for growth Other Resources And Books Right Channel Radios Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing […]

Today I have my friend Kurt Elster back on the show. Kurt runs the Unofficial Shopify Podcast which is one of the few e-commerce podcasts that I listen to. In this episode, both Kurt and I discuss the 6 most common mistakes that we’ve all made as ecommerce entrepreneurs. We talk about the stuff that almost everyone gets wrong when first starting out including myself! What You’ll Learn Steve’s list of boneheaded mistakes Kurt’s running list of blunders How to avoid making these same mistakes with your store Other Resources And Books Unofficial Shopify Podcast Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is […]

Today I have my friend Chris Mercer on the show. Chris is the founder of MeasurementMarketing.io and he specializes in website analytics. Analytics may not sound like the sexiest of topics but most people are doing it wrong. Most people don’t know how to use Google Analytics and most shop owners have no idea what metrics to focus on. In this episode, Chris teaches us the right way to gather and analyze your data for an e-commerce store. What You’ll Learn Chris’s backstory and why he decided to specialize in analytics The right way to setup Google Analytics for your […]

Today I have an extra special guest on the show, Erick Strider. Erick is not her real name but it’s the name she uses when she sells her products on Etsy. Erick is only 16 years old, yet she has a side hustle that makes her over a thousand dollars a month on Etsy. Erick had no experience running an eCommerce business prior to selling on Etsy and she started with no audience. But she used a very straightforward strategy to make 4 figures per month selling Possum pins on Etsy. What You’ll Learn How Erick started Opossum Rot Studio […]

Today I have my buddy Andrew Youderian back on the show for the 5th time. Andrew is the founder of the Ecommerce Fuel community and he’s also the brainchild of ECF Capital where he invests in e-commerce companies as well. Andrew just completed a 6-month project where he launched Overlander.com and he grew it to nearly a 1 million dollar run rate within that time frame. Here’s how he did it. What You’ll Learn How Andrew got Overlander.com off its feet How to grow to a million dollar run rate as quickly as possible. The best strategies for scaling quickly […]

In this special episode, Austin Brawner and I interview each other and talk about the different ways that we both automate our businesses. Thanks to computers and automation, Austin and I are able to run extremely lean businesses and we reveal our philosophies and our efficient methods openly in this podcast. Austin runs the E-commerce Influence Podcast which is one of the few podcasts that I actually listen to. He has a wide breadth of business knowledge and he really knows his stuff. What You’ll Learn How Austin and I automate our businesses. 6 things that you can automate in […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Aaron Rubin on the show. Aaron is the shipping expert on the Ecommerce Fuel forums. He runs his own 3PL or 3rd Party Logistics firm and warehouse software company called ShipHero. And he built a 7 figure online store at 19 years of age. In this episode, we do a deep dive into Aaron’s experiences with eCommerce along with every question that I could think of related to using 3PL to handle inventory for your shop. What You’ll Learn How Aaron started his first ecommerce business and grew it to 7 million in top line […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have Miriska Harris on the show. Miriska is the founder of Outlinematic which is a design service catering to e-commerce entrepreneurs. They do box design, packaging, logo designs, you name it and they specialize in e-commerce. In this episode, we’re going to dig deep into e-commerce package design and the right way to do it to maximize conversions. What You’ll Learn How Miriska got into e-commerce and why she started Outlinematic Why packaging is important and the elements of good package design The effects of good packaging on sales How to grow a service based business […]

Today, I have a very special guest on the show, my cousin Victor. Victor has started many companies in the past, but AddADay.com is the first e-commerce company he’s created that sells massage guns. His products can be found at REI and every Target store nationwide. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how he launched his business. What You’ll Learn How Vic got into e-commerce and how it led to starting AddADay.com Why he decided to sell massage guns How he created his first product How AddADay achieved explosive growth Other Resources And Books Addaday.com Sponsors Postscript.io – […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have Dylan Jacob on the show. Dylan is the founder of Brumate.com which is a company that sells beer cozies online. And he grew Brumate into a 36 million dollar business in just 3 years. The growth of his company has been ridiculous. In his first full year, he made 2.1 million. The next year, he did 20 million and last year he did 36. In this episode, we’ll discover his strategies for growth.  What You’ll Learn How Dylan got into e-commerce and how it led to starting Brumate.com Why he decided to sell beer cozies […]

Today, I’m super excited to have Jamie Kern Lima on the show. Jamie is the co-founder of IT Cosmetics and is the first female CEO of a L’Oreal brand in the company’s history. In 2016, Jamie sold IT Cosmetics to L’Oreal for 1.2 billion in cash and has been included on the Forbes list of America’s Richest Self Made Women. Jamie is a true inspiration and today, we’re going to delve deeply into her story of how she did it! What You’ll Learn Why Jamie started IT Cosmetics The nuts and bolts of how to start a makeup company How […]

Today I’m doing a solo episode to recap the year for both of my businesses and what lies ahead for 2021. There are a lot of changes coming for ecommerce especially in the realm of online advertising. This episode covers some of these changes and what to do about it. What You’ll Learn Recap of the past year for BumblebeeLinens.com and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com. How Covid-19 affected both of my businesses. How to succeed in ecommerce in 2021. The latest Apple changes that will disrupt the entire world of advertising. Other Resources And Books Bumblebee Linens Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have my good buddy Mike Jackness on the show. Mike recently sold one of his ecommerce brands, ColorIt, for a 7-figure sum. But he’s been working hard starting a completely different brand called Tactical.com. It’s a real treat to have Mike on the pod today and in this episode, we are going to discuss the right way to do content marketing for an ecommerce store. What You’ll Learn How to launch a completely new brand from scratch The right way to do content marketing How to get traffic to your store Why you should keep your […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Alex Beller on the show. Alex is the founder of Postscript.io which is the SMS platform that I’m currently using for my ecommerce store. In just 6 short months, SMS marketing with Postscript has become one of my top 5 revenue drivers! Today, we’re going to talk about the ins and outs of SMS marketing from someone who lives and breathes it. What You’ll Learn How Alex founded Postscript.io and the inspiration behind the company The best way to implement SMS with an ecommerce store that sells physical products How to build an SMS list […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Derek Halpern on the show. Derek recently started an ecommerce business named Truvani with his business partner Vani Hari selling health foods online with a focus on ingredient transparency. And within 2 years, they managed to generate over 250K orders and a 7 figure business. In this episode, Derek shares how they did it. What You’ll Learn Why Derek decided to give up the digital courses and blogging to go into ecommerce. The rules for selling food products online. The margins for food products. How to market a foods company online. Other Resources And Books […]

Today I have my friend Michael Jamin on the show. Michael specializes in creating brand stories for companies and he used the power of storytelling to grow his ecommerce store, Twirly Girl, into a multi-million dollar girl’s clothing brand. In this episode, you’ll learn how to create an amazing story for your brand to generate sales. What You’ll Learn What it’s like working as a Hollywood screenwriter Why storytelling is important How Michael and his wife grew their business using powerful stories. A step by step guide to creating your brand story. Other Resources And Books Cardboard Rocketships Sponsors Postscript.io […]

Toni Anderson and I throw a conference every year called The Sellers Summit. It’s a show about bringing ecommerce entrepreneurs together to learn new strategies on how to sell physical products online. This past year was our 5th year and it was easily the most difficult one yet because of COVID-19. In less than a month, we had to quickly pivot to a virtual event and it ended up being a huge success. In today’s episode, Toni and I give our recap of Seller Summit 2020. What You’ll Learn Key takeaways of Seller Summit 2020 The sessions and speakers of […]

Most people try to open up a dropshipped store expecting it to be easy, but in reality, there’s a lot more to it than you think. The reason I created this episode is because I’m constantly asked about dropshipping and decided to document my thoughts in audio once and for all. In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons of dropshipping, why it’s not as simple and easy as you think, and the best way to succeed with a dropship online store. What You’ll Learn What is dropshipping? The pros and cons of dropshipping How to get started in […]

Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Hanson Li on the show. Hanson is an old Stanford classmate of mine and he runs the Salt Partners Group, a development and investment company focused on the food and beverage industry. Hanson owns a bunch of restaurants and as you know, the entire restaurant industry has been hurting big time due to the shelter in place rules. But Hanson has managed to make the best of the situation and in this episode, we discuss the pivots he’s made to make up for the lost revenue. What You’ll Learn How the restaurant business […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Jake Cohen back on the show. Jake is the product marketing leader over at Klaviyo and for the past month or so, he has been heading up a special Covid-19 Coronavirus task force to research, gather and synthesize e-commerce data to share with a broader e-commerce community. In this episode, we are going to go over some hard data on how e-commerce stores are faring during this pandemic along with which industries are doing well, which are not, and how to improve your sales. We also make some predictions on the future of e-commerce. What […]

Today, we’re doing a special episode because I’m in lock down at home with my entire family and I’ve got nothing else on my schedule for today. And my partner in crime Toni Anderson also happened to have today free, so I decided to bring her on the show today to talk about how Corona virus has affected our businesses. We’ll also discuss what we believe is the right way versus the wrong way to handle your business in a financial crisis. What You’ll Learn What to do when you’re dealt a bad hand How to turn lemons into lemonade […]

Today I’m happy to have Luke Carthy on the show. Luke is an ecommerce growth consultant specializing in strategy, search & conversion. He’s been helping ecommerce brands grow for over 12+ years and he’s spoken at a variety of events including the last Mozcon in 2019. Today, we’re going to discuss his strategies for growing an ecommerce brand. What You’ll Learn Luke’s background and how he got into ecommerce What are some typical mistakes shop owners make? What’s the first thing entrepreneurs neglect with their stores Best practices for conversion How to improve sales for your business Other Resources And […]

I’m really happy to have Erich Hellstrom on the show. Erich is a digital marketing strategist for Chubbies, a men’s short shorts brand with a huge cult following. Erich is in charge of crafting the copy for Chubbies social, email, product and events. And even though Chubbies clothing isn’t really my style, I’m on their email list because it is hilarious and they do a fantastic job building a loyal brand. In today’s episode, we’re going to dissect their email marketing strategy and learn how to apply these techniques to our own ecommerce businesses. What You’ll Learn Why is Chubbies […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Nate Lipton on the show because he runs numerous ecommerce businesses in the cannabis space. For example, GrowersHouse.com is an 8 figure ecommerce store selling growing supplies and he recently launched a line of CBD products over at TruPotency.com In any case, I have many students and readers who have been asking me questions on how to break into this space so we’re going to have Nate answer these questions directly. What You’ll Learn How did Nate get into the cannibis space and his backstory How Nate sources products for GrowersHouse.com The challenges of selling […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Kevin Stecko back on the show. Kevin runs an awesome site called 80stees.com where he sells t-shirts from the 80s. Kevin’s t-shirt business was already super competitive but in the past several years, it’s gotten even more intense. As a result, he made some fundamental changes to his business strategy and it’s paid off in droves, both in terms of profit and lifestyle. In this episode, Kevin will fill us in on what he’s done and the biggest mistake most shop owners are making. What You’ll Learn Why Kevin decided to raise prices dramatically The […]

Today I have an extra special guest on the show, Linda Bustos. When I first got started in ecommerce way back in 2007, Linda’s articles were what got me through the dark periods of my business. She runs the Get Elastic Ecommerce blog which is recognized as one of the top 15 entrepreneur blogs worth reading and a top-50 spot on the AdAge Power 150. She has an incredible breadth of knowledge in ecommerce and I’m excited to have her! What You’ll Learn The primary source of growth for her clients in the past year The latest ecommerce trends. What’s […]

Today, I’m really happy to have my friends Pat Flynn and Caleb Wojcik on the show. The reason why I’m having both of these 2 on today is to talk about their incredibly awesome invention, the Switchpod. In fact, I have one on my desk right now and it’s the main handheld tripod that I use for all of my videos. In today’s episode, we’re going to break down every aspect of their invention from how they got the idea, how they manufactured it and how they managed to exceed their Kickstarter campaign in just a day. What You’ll Learn […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have my buddy Ezra Firestone back on the show. Ezra runs a number of 7 and 8 figure e-commerce stores, a Shopify SaaS company called Zipify and an e-commerce education company over at SmartMarketer. Ezra also recently spoke at my conference over at SellerSummit.com about Facebook Chatbots and as expected, his talk was very well received. Today, Ezra and I are going to discuss the challenges he has faced this past year with Boom and how he overcame them. What You’ll Learn What recently happened at Boom that caused Ezra a lot of stress How to […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Dave Manley on the show. Dave was a finalist for the 5 Minute Pitch, my Shark Tank like show with Mike Jackness, Greg Mercer and Scott Voelker where we gave away 50,000 in cold hard cash. Dave runs MMA Bobblehead which is an ecommerce business selling bobbleheads of UFC fighters. Dave was one of my favorite contestants on the 5 Minute Pitch and I wanted to a deep dive into his story today and how he makes sales. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn Dave’s motivations for starting his business How Dave validated his niche The bold […]

I have an all star ecommerce cast for today’s episode. I’m with my partner Toni Anderson, Kurt Elster of the Unofficial Shopify Podcast, Andrew Youderian of Ecommerce Fuel and Padriac Ryan. And we’re reporting live at day 2 of the Klaviyo conference in Boston. In this episode, we share our key takeaways from Klaviyo Boston Day 2 and I get roasted on my own podcast. What You’ll Learn Why you shouldn’t go to the restroom prior to recording a podcast with friends you can’t trust Key takeaways from Klaviyo con day 2 How Chubbies sends emails New email features that […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Kevin Rutherford on the show. Kevin is the CEO of Nuun life, a company that sells hydration tablets that turn water into a Gatorade like drink with very few carbs. Nuun is a product that I personally use every single day to stay hydrated and feel productive. And today, we’ll learn how Kevin has grown Nuun into a behemoth of a company. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn How Nuun got started How Nuun grew to an 8 figure company What were the primary strategies to grow the business How does Nuun generate its sales […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Dawn LaFontaine on the show. Dawn was a finalist on the 5 Minute Pitch, my Shark Tank like show with Mike Jackness, Greg Mercer and Scott Voelker where we gave away 50,000 in cold hard cash. Dawn runs an ecommerce business selling card board boxes for cats. Her products have been featured in Parade, Product Hunt and the Boston Globe. And in this interview, we’re going to talk about Dawn’s triumphs and obstacles in launching her business. What You’ll Learn Dawn’s motivations for starting her business How Dawn validated her niche before she began How […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Kim Meckwood on the show. Kim was the winner of the 5 Minute Pitch, my Shark Tank like show with Mike Jackness, Greg Mercer and Scott Voelker where we gave away 50,000 in cold hard cash. Kim invented an ingenious product called Click And Carry that has sold over 300K units. Click And Carry is a tool that allows you to comfortably carry a bunch of bags all at once and sling them over your shoulder. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the triumphs and the struggles of entrepreneurship and how Kim got […]

We’re doing a special episode today. Sellers Summit 2019 just ended so I brought my partner Toni Anderson on the show to do a recap of the event. The Sellers Summit is a conference that we throw every year. This is our 4th time and the show is all about bringing ecommerce entrepreneurs together and learning new strategies on how to sell physical products. Today we’re going to talk about what worked, what didn’t and some key takeaways. What You’ll Learn The theme for this year’s event What we did differently this time How we improved the conference in 2019 […]

Every physical products business requires capital in order to grow. And cash flow can often be a problem because you need to invest a large amount of cash upfront to pay for inventory. In today’s episode, Victoria and I are going to discuss different methods of raising money along with the pros and cons of each. Victoria Sullivan is a marketing manager over at Payability and she’s an expert when it comes to raising funds for your ecommerce business. What You’ll Learn Why financing is so important for an ecommerce business Why it’s hard to get a loan from a […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have Allen Walton on the show. Now Allen is someone who I met at Ecommerce Fuel Live a long time ago but we didn’t really get to know each other until we hung out at Billy Murphy’s Mancation earlier this year. Anyway, Allen runs SpyGuy.com which is an ecommerce store that sells spy equipment online. His store has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Fast Company and he was recently featured on the Tim Ferriss podcast as well. What’s cool is that he bootstrapped his company from the ground up and turned it into a solid […]

I just got back from San Diego, California where I spent 3 straight, grueling days filming The 5 Minute Pitch, our new Shark Tank like show, with Mike Jackness, Greg Mercer, Scott Voelker and a variety of awesome guest judges to be announced later. Anyway, the four of us recorded this podcast on the very last day of filming to reflect upon the 32 companies that just pitched to us. And we discuss what it takes to succeed in ecommerce today. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn What is takes to succeed in ecommerce today Should you double down on what’s working […]

Today I’m excited to have Ben Jabbawy on the show. Ben is the founder of Privy and we randomly met at the Shopify Unite conference several years ago. At the time, I had no idea who this guy was and what he did. And likewise, I’m sure he’d never heard of the number 1 hankie vendor on the Internet. But we kept in touch and today, I’m a loyal user of Privy and he’s been a great email marketing resource for me. In this episode, we’re going to do a deep dive into shopping cart abandonment. What You’ll Learn Ben’s […]

Today I’m really excited to have Nathan Resnick back on the show. If you don’t remember Nathan, he is the founder of Sourcify which is a company that helps you find manufacturers to produce your products. Anyway, Nathan has been on television multiple times in the past month to talk about the Trump tariffs and since he’s an expert on the topic, I thought I’d have him on to discuss his thoughts. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn The current state of the tariffs and which products they affect What impact the tariffs have on large businesses vs small businesses How to […]

Today I’m thrilled to have a very special guest on the show, Shirley Tan. Shirley is someone who I met at the Traffic and Conversions Summit. I actually don’t remember exactly how we met but we hit it off immediately because a long time ago, she founded American Bridal which was a company I competed against when I first got started in ecommerce. Anyway, Shirley sold American Bridal long ago but she’s back with a completely brand new product called The Posture Keeper. Recently, she launched a kickstarter campaign that was completely funded in 18 hours. So today, we’re going […]

In this episode, Scott Voelker of The Amazing Seller, Greg Mercer of Jungle Scout, Mike Jackness of EcomCrew and I get together to discuss the future of ecommerce. I’m also happy to announce that the 4 of us have decided to launch a brand new show together called The 5 Minute Pitch. Basically, it’s a Shark Tank like show where we’ll be giving away $50,000 dollars to 1 lucky business. Click Here To Sign Up For The Chance To Win $50,000 What You’ll Learn Should you start your own store or sell on Amazon first? How to compete with Chinese […]

As all of you know, I quit my full time job as an engineering director 2 years ago. And with 40 extra hours per week of free time on my hands, I’ve been searching for a long time for another project to pursue that would keep me happy. In this episode, I’m going to formally announce my new business with my partner Toni Anderson! Click Here To Add Your Brand To Our Next Sweepstakes What You’ll Learn Why giveaways are a great way to grow your email list How our new service works Why it’s free:) Other Resources And Books […]

In this episode, I brought Toni Anderson back on the podcast to do a recap of Sellers Summit 2018. The Sellers Summit is a conference that Toni and I throw every year. This is our 3rd straight year and it’s all about bringing ecommerce entrepreneurs together and learning new strategies on how to sell physical products online. Today, we’re going to do a recap on what worked, what didn’t and some key takeaways from the sessions. Right virtual passes for Sellers Summit 2018 are available for sale until July 1, 2018. And as an added bonus, I also invited Scott […]

Today I’m really excited to have Kevin Williams on the show. Kevin is someone who I met at the Ecommerce Fuel live conference. He was actually one of the keynotes there and I really enjoyed his presentation. Kevin runs the site BrushHero.com where he sells a power cleaning brush that hooks up to your hose and spins with a lot of torque to clean up hard to clean objects like wheels, bikes, boats and more. He was also recently on the hit show Shark Tank. Anyway, the reason why I brought Kevin on the show is to talk about his […]

Today I am honored to have Andrew Youderian with me on the podcast. Andrew has the distinct honor of being the very first guest on my podcast ever in episode number 2. Back when this podcast had 0 listeners, he took a risk to come on and I really appreciate it. Andrew has created and sold 2 dropshipped ecommerce businesses. He is a well known figure in the ecommerce world through his blog and podcast at EcommerceFuel.com And he runs the best small business ecommerce community that I’ve come across that specifically caters to 6,7 and 8 figure businesses. Anyway, […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Ian Schoen on the show. Ian runs the popular blog and podcast, the Tropical MBA, and he’s one of the guys behind Dynamite Circle, a private community for location-independent entrepreneurs. A while back, he also built Two Tree International, a global design and manufacturing firm to 4 million in revenue before he sold it for 7 figures in 2015. Ian has a wealth of experience when it comes to ecommerce and entrepreneurship and there’s a lot to talk about today. What You’ll Learn How Ian came up with the idea to sell valet boxes How he […]

Everyday, I get between 100-400 emails and a bunch of the questions I receive are about which tools I use to run my 7 figure ecommerce store. So today, I’m going to go over every single piece of software I’m currently using to run Bumblebee Linens. In addition, I’ll talk about the pros and cons between the different options. What You’ll Learn Which tools I use for hosting Which tools I use for marketing Which tools I use for shipping Which tools I use for product research Which tools I use for Amazon Other Resources And Books Storm On Demand […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have Justin Mares on the show. He is the founder of KettleAndFire.com, a company that sells America’s first and only USDA grass-fed bone broth. I’ve been getting a lot of emails lately from readers asking for more food based business owners on the podcast. And Justin will walk us through the process of selling food online. What You’ll Learn Why Justin decided to sell bone broth. How he evaluated his product for profitability. Kettle and Fire’s value proposition How to create food products when you know nothing about the industry What certifications are required to sell […]

Today, we’re doing a special episode because I’m not interviewing anyone on the show. Instead, I brought Toni Anderson back on the podcast to do a recap of Sellers Summit 2017. Now if you don’t know Toni, she’s my partner in crime and she’s actually been on the show 3 or 4 times already. Anyway, the Sellers Summit is a conference that we throw every year and today we’re going to talk about what worked, what didn’t and some key takeaways. Click here to buy the virtual pass for Sellers Summit 2017 What You’ll Learn Two new features of the […]

Today, I’m thrilled to have Tracy Matthews on the show. Tracy is someone who I was introduced to by Andreea Ayers and she runs the popular site Flourish Thrive Academy where she teaches others how to sell jewelry online. Tracy has a ton of experience in this area and her jewelry line was sold in over 350 retail outlets all over the globe (ABC home, Sundance Catalog, Bloomingdales, Anthro) and she’s been featured in many magazines like Real Simple, InStyle And lucky magazine. Anyway, since Tracy specializes in jewelry sales I am very eager to pick her brain on tactics […]

Today I’m really happy to have Rachel Holland on the show. Rachel is someone who I was introduced to by a friend and she is killing it in the network marketing space. Rachel runs the popular site Surviving The Stores where she teaches others how to save money and live healthy on a budget. She and her husband Ryan run the site together and have turned it into a huge resource. Anyway up until this point, I have not had anyone doing network marketing before on the podcast and I’m very curious how it works. Enjoy the interview! What You’ll […]

Kevin Stecko is someone who I met at an ecommerce mastermind retreat earlier in the year. And as luck would have it, I got stuck on a ski lift with the guy and we were forced to chat. Anyway, Kevin runs an awesome site called 80stees.com where he sells tshirts from the 80s. I was on the site the other day and it brought back memories of youth. In fact, I used to watch Robotech when I was a kid and I was pleasantly surprised to find Robotech t-shirts! How cool is that? (my wife is shaking her head) Kevin […]

Today I have Mike Brown on the show. Mike is someone who I was introduced to through by Tommy Walker who runs the Shopify Plus blog. Anyway, normally I don’t interview referrals who I haven’t met but Mike has an amazing story. He runs the popular coffee brand Death Wish Coffee which even has its own wiki page. His company has been featured in countless publications and even had an ad in the superbowl. Normally, I wouldn’t necessarily advise anyone go into the coffee niche because it’s extremely competitive and saturated, but Mike made it work with a very unique […]

Today I decided to do a solo episode because it’s been a long time since I’ve taken the mic to give some of my own opinions. A lot of people have been asking for advice lately on what type of ecommerce business model to pursue so I put together a quick and dirty episode to describe all the different models out there and give you enough information for you to make an educated decision for yourself. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn How dropshipping works How private labeling works How selling wholesale works The pros and cons of each business […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Jason Weisenthal on the show. Jason is someone who I met at a mastermind group meeting that I attended in San Francisco last year. And what’s cool about Jason is that he has managed to combine tech and ecommerce together to form WallMonkeys.com, an online store that offers more than 20 million images that you can print and stick on your wall. Not only is his business model ingenious but he can basically run his 7 figure ecommerce company with just a handful of employees because of all of the automation that he has developed. […]

Today I’m thrilled to have a very special guest on the show Pam Cail. Pam is the VP of a company called HYCLogistics and she’s helped thousands of sellers get their goods to their warehouses from Asia. They’ve been in business since 1948 and she knows shipping and logistics inside and out. The reason why I have her on the show today is because many people are intimidated by the importing process. Plus, my wife and I import many times a year by sea and we’ve also been confused by all of the fees that we get nickle and dimed […]

Today’s episode is a little different in that I’m not interviewing anyone on the show. Instead, I brought in my partner Toni Anderson to talk about how we launched The Sellers Summit, our ecommerce learning conference! This was my first event ever and I discuss all of the little things that were involved in planning and running the event. If you plan on launching your own conference someday, our mistakes and successes may help you out! I really loved every minute and I met so many new awesome people as well. Right now, we are selling virtual passes to the […]

I’m really excited to have Edmund Lowman on the show. Edmund is someone who I met at the Import Summit in Orlando and after chatting with the guy for a while at the conference, I learned that he’s got a pretty awesome story to share. First off he’s a former rockstar who was part of a wildly successful rock band called Red Jump Suit Apparatus. In fact, I believe that his rock band made him a multimillionaire in his 20’s. Then he realized that the rockstar life was not for him, lost all of his money and had to work […]

Today I’m thrilled to have Misty Henry on the show. Misty is someone who I randomly ran across as I was doing research on how to sell children’s goods. And up until this point, I’ve been absolutely terrified of selling goods for kids because of all of the testing requirements. You have to worry about lead, fire safety guidelines, chemicals in plastic etc… There’s actually a long list of guidelines that are very intimidating… As it turns out, Misty is an expert in this area and she runs a small cloth diaper supply shop called Little Gnome Creations. She’s also […]

Today I’m happy to have Andrew Youderian back on the show and it’s been quite a while. For all of you who don’t remember Andrew, he was a guest on episode #2 where we discussed his dropshipped online store Right Channel Radios and his awesome blog EcommerceFuel.com. As with any small business owner, nothing is ever stagnant. And several months ago, Andrew underwent a gigantic website redesign that not only took a lot of guts but a significant amount of money as well. Fortunately, his efforts were worth it and today we’re going to discuss his thought processes regarding the […]

Today I’m really happy to have Kale Anderson on the show. My wife has known Kale for quite a while now but I met him for the first time recently at a wedding where I learned that he owns and runs his own winery. And what’s cool is that he runs his winery without having to grow his own grapes or own any of his own equipment. Kale’s Winery was named one of 4 wineries to watch in 2014 by Wine Spectator magazine. He’s been featured in Wine Enthusiast, the Chicago Tribune, Cuvee corner and countless other publications. What’s cools […]

When it comes to starting a business, there’s a general misconception that you need to create something grand and invest lots of money in order to be successful. In fact, many would-be entrepreneurs never get started because they think that they need to create the next Facebook, the next Google or the next Amazon.com. But in reality, it’s very easy to make money online if you start small and simply go for a base hit. In today’s podcast, Lars and I talk about some of the many ways that we’ve made money in the past that do not require any […]

Want to grow your business into a large, national brand? The best way to expand quickly is to sell wholesale to large retailers. Today, Bill D’Alessandro shows us the exact process he goes through to sell wholesale to retailers and the main differences between selling to a business as opposed to a consumer. Because most shopping carts do not handle wholesale very well, he’s also developed his own software to specifically help run a wholesale business. His “made for wholesale” ecommerce service can be found at OrderCircle.com. If you are interested in selling wholesale, Bill is offering everyone 25% off […]

Mike Crowley is the founder of 94Fifty.com, a company that produces sensor basketballs and is perhaps the coolest technology that I’ve seen come out in a long time. Here’s a video below of how his product works. In this podcast, you’ll learn how Mike developed this product and how he leveraged Kickstarter to generate massive buzz. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How Mike came up with the idea to create a basketball training tool How Mike raised over 130,000 in a kickstarter campaign for his product How to use Kickstarter to improve the visibility of your business How to create a […]

I’m really happy to have Eric Bandholz back on the show. In the last episode when we talked about BeardBrand.com, Eric’s Shark Tank episode had not yet aired so we couldn’t talk about it. But now that everything is out there, Eric can now finally share his experiences to the public. Since Eric went on Shark Tank, his business has grown dramatically. Here are some of his stats His store went from about $4500/day to about $12k/day in revenues His store got 20k visitors on Friday and Saturday of the show (40k total) The most concurrent visitors he had was […]

I’m thrilled to have Eric Bandholz on the show today. Eric runs the successful beard care company BeardBrand.com, which has grown into a 7 figure business in just 12 months. In today’s interview, you will learn how Eric grew his business quickly by focusing on branding and exposure via word of mouth. He’s got a great backstory and knows a ton about how to establish a brand and how to run a successful skin care business. Oh and did I tell you that I tried his beard care products too? Check out what happened to me in Movember What You’ll […]

When I was 17 years old, I was more worried about getting good grades and meeting girls than starting a business. But Jordan started Laleo.com at the young age of 17 and turned it into a 7 figure business. What’s even more impressive is that Jordan is now the COO of Wishpond.com which is a very successful Internet marketing company that competes directly with businesses like LeadPages. He’s a really sharp guy and there’s lots to be learned from both his attitude and his experiences. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How Jordan guided customers from EBay back to his site in […]

My buddy Joe Cochran tells us how he started a 25 million dollar company selling outdoor products online. Joe really knows his stuff especially when it comes to pay per click services. What’s crazy is that his store stocks well over 15000 products and is capable of processing over 1000 orders per day. Compared to my puny shop, Joe’s store runs on a much larger scale. Stay tuned and check out his story. Click Here To Win A Free 1-On-1 Business Consulting Session What You’ll Learn Why Joe started out selling rubber duckies online How he grew Northline Express to […]

Today I’m happy to have my friend Ed Han on the show today. Ed is the co-founder of Tiny Prints, a stationery company that he bootstrapped and later sold for over 100 million dollars. Ed is probably one of the most successful entrepreneurs that I know personally and I’m extremely ecstatic to have him on my podcast. The business model for Tiny Prints was ingenious and Ed’s story is truly an inspiration to us all. What You’ll Learn How Ed got the idea for Tiny Prints How to bootstrap your business early on and leverage your relationships to gather business […]

Today I’m happy to have my good friend Mandy Rose on the show. Now Mandy runs the popular mommy blog House Of Rose which is an incredibly engaging blog about her life as a mom of 3 kids. One day, Mandy along with her friend Natalie, decided to create a subscription box service for moms. And within a matter of months, their subscription box service Happy Mommy Box exploded into a six figure business. Her story is pretty incredible and you have to hear it to believe it. If you are interested in starting your own subscription box service, you […]

I’m thrilled to have Polly Liu on the show today. Polly’s wedding favor store, Beau-Coup.com, started in her own bedroom and has since ballooned to an 8 figure business. In fact, Beau-Coup was the inspiration for my own online store. Early on, I modeled our shop just like hers and I tracked and studied her every move. Don’t be fooled by Polly’s modesty on the podcast. She’s a super star and there’s a lot to be learned if you want to dominate in ecommerce like she has. What You’ll Learn Why Polly decided to start an online store selling wedding […]

This particular episode is very special to me because Viv and Joe are both close friends of mine. We all went to Stanford together and majored in engineering. Viv and I studied electrical engineering while Joe focused on mechanical engineering and product design. As you will discover in this podcast, when a power couple like Joe and Viv start a business, it’s destined to be successful. Follow their journey on how they started from nothing to creating Orbit Baby, one of the most successful high end baby stroller companies in the world. You Will Learn Why did Joe and Viv […]