Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPlanning Epic Team Retreats
Have you ever wondered how to pull off a team retreat that's actually fun, productive, and builds real connection? After years of trial and error, I've finally found a rhythm that works. In this epis…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside the ECF Rebrand: Is Hiring a Fancy Branding Agency Worth the Cost?
Have you ever wondered what goes into a full rebrand and whether it's really worth it? In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of eCommerceFuel's rebranding journey, including why we did i…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Save Your Margins: Pricing & Profit Optimization for Tariff-Impacted Businesses
What if your inventory could forecast itself—or your website merchandised itself based on who was browsing? This week, I'm joined by Drew Marconi, CEO and co-founder of Intelligems.io, to explore how…
Published on 5 months ago
Why Burning Down and Rebuilding Their Business Helped Swift Industries Win
What happens when your business grows too fast and the demand suddenly vanishes? This week, I'm joined by Martina Brimmer, co-founder of Swift Industries, a premium bikepacking brand known for its ex…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Bill Sells His Company and Interesting Places to Invest Money
What happens after you sell the business you've spent over a decade building? In this episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend and returning guest Bill D'Alessandro, fresh off the sale of Natural Do…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Made in America: Growing FilterBuy.com Into a $250 Million Business
Ever wonder if you can truly compete with overseas manufacturing from right here in the U.S.? This week, I'm kicking off a two-part series on American manufacturing by sitting down with David Heacock…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
From Near Death Experience to One of the Coolest Products I've Ever Seen
Have you ever wondered what happens when you completely walk away from a successful business, and build something even more meaningful? This week, I'm joined by Ben Katzaman, founder of Sculpted Peak…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Tariffs Lead to Higher Margins for U.S. Sellers?
Could the current wave of tariffs actually help U.S. eCommerce sellers? In this episode, I'm joined by longtime ECF member Aaron Rubin, founder of ShipHero, to explore a counterintuitive take on how …
Published on 6 months ago
De Minimis Reform, 2nd Order Tariff Implications & New LLM Capabilities
Are you feeling the weight of rising tariffs and wondering how to adapt your business? In this "State of Play" episode, I'm joined by my good friend Steve Chou to unpack the latest challenges shaking…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
The Unfiltered Truth About Marketing Agencies: Why Most Are Terrible And How to Find the Few Worth Hiring
Do you ever feel like hiring a marketing agency is more hassle than help? You're not alone - agencies are a hot topic in the ECF community, and not always in a good way. In this episode, I sit down w…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago