Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDe 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Cringe-Worthy Leadership Mistakes & What We Learned
Ever made a leadership call that totally backfired - or waited too long to make a tough team decision? In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and repeat guest Bill D’Alessandro to swap stories…
Published on 5 months ago
Advanced AI Geek Out: Building Autonomous Agents, a 25% Teamwide Productivity Boost in 30 Days & More
What if your marketing team never slept and could execute flawlessly 24/7? In this episode, I geek out with Jacob Posel (until recently, Director of AI at Common Thread Collective), who’s building AI…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Two Guys Talk About Their Underwear (And How It’s Helped Build a Premium Brand)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a long-lasting, high-quality apparel brand in today’s fast-moving eCommerce world? In this episode, I sit down with Mac Bishop, the founder of Wool&Princ…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Substack, Japanese Manufacturing, and Personal Brand Transitions
Are you feeling burnt out by social media but still trying to grow your brand? In this episode, I chat with Sonia Roselli, founder of Sonia Roselli Beauty, about navigating the ever-changing world of…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
How a Non-Programmer Cut $150K in SaaS Fees by Building Custom Software with AI
Have you ever thought about building your own AI tool to boost your business? In this episode, I'm thrilled to share the incredible story of Zac Plansky, owner of AT3Tactical.com. Zac transformed his…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
March State of Play - What to Do with a Declining Business, Writing Custom Software with AI & When You Tire of Being the Boss
Are you ready to catch up on the state of play in the eCommerce world? This week, I’m bringing back our most popular co-host, Bill D’Alessandro, for this month’s deep dive into current trends and str…
Published on 6 months ago
Paid and Search Trends, Gemini Deep Research & Building Moats
Are you curious about how Amazon is reshaping the landscape of digital advertising? In this episode, I sit down with Joe Shelerud, co-founder of AdAdvance.com, who shares his journey from scaling an …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago