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The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 718 Sameer Mehta: Co-Founder & CEO of Smash KitchenOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Smash Kitchen—the bold, better-for-you pantry brand on a mission to clean up the condiment aisle. Alongside his co-founders, Sameer is bringing flavor, fun, and function to everyday staples with organic, non-GMO ingredients and serious brand attitude.
In our conversation, Sameer shares how his experience helping launch Casper and co-founding the pet brand Jinx shaped his journey into food. We dive into how this unlikely trio came together, why they chose condiments as their entry point, and what it takes to build a br...2025-07-2327 min
The Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E609: 3 Ways Your Business Is Leaking Profits And How To Solve ItNate Littlewood, fractional CFO and mentor, is on today's episode to shed some light on the 3 most common financial challenges that affects most e-commerce entrepreneurs and talks about how to fix them. He talks about the ways you can optimize...2025-07-2147 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 717 Tapasya Bali: Founder & CEO of 100 Cal SnacksOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Tapasya Bali, Founder and CEO of 100 Cal Snacks—a functional food brand redefining what it means to snack with purpose. After a successful career on Wall Street and a personal health crisis fueled by stress and burnout, Tapasya made a powerful pivot. She created 100 Cal Snacks to offer portion-controlled, gut-friendly products designed to support the gut-brain connection and promote real, lasting wellness.
With a background in wellness entrepreneurship and a passion for helping others heal through food, Tapasya shares the story behind the brand, how she’s combining adap...2025-07-2130 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | Shopify POS Exec on Future of RetailRay Reddy is a two-time mobile commerce entrepreneur, a Google veteran, and, now, the head of Shopify POS, the company's in-store platform. He says the future of retail is location-agnostic, where shoppers can easily move from online to brick-and-mortar without losing account details, order history, and shipping info. That, he says, is the path of...2025-07-1835 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 411: Gen Z’s New Retail Experience BlueprintHow is the next generation redefining what it means to shop, connect, and co-create in physical spaces? Grab a pen and get ready to take some notes because Melissa Gonzalez and her firm, MG2 Advisory, have cracked the Gen-Z code through groundbreaking new research.2025-07-1852 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 716 Maria Weaver: Founder & CEO of XO Maria LouiseOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Maria Weaver, Founder and CEO of XO Maria Louise—a bold new jewelry brand rooted in the power of reinvention, intention, and individuality. After an impressive 30-year career leading media, entertainment, and tech giants including HBO, Showtime, and Warner Music Experience—where she doubled revenue during her tenure as Global President—Maria made the courageous leap into entrepreneurship.
In our conversation, Maria shares why she walked away from the corporate world at the height of her career to build something deeply personal. We explore the philosophy behind XO Maria...2025-07-1828 min
eCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 318: Built to Sell: How Fluencer Fruit Cracked the Amazon Influencer Code and Got Acquired by WaywardWhat happens when you build a company specifically to sell it—and then execute that plan? Liz Saunders went from running registration at Seller Summit to delivering the closing keynote, all while building Fluencer Fruit, the Chrome extension that helps Amazon Influencer creators optimize their content strategy. In this powerful episode, Liz reveals her entire exit...2025-07-1735 min
The ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP56: How to Validate Your eCommerce Product Idea Without Spending a DimeIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) get into how today’s best founders validate ideas fast and effectively without relying on biased feedback from...2025-07-1753 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode *TEASER* Visas, Phones and the Verified WebPhillip and Brian swap horror stories about surprise e-visas and a shrinking era of free travel, riff on Jack White finally caving for a smartphone, and warn how device scans and a coming “verified web” could turn privacy into a luxury.
🎧 Full episode available for Future Commerce Plus members.2025-07-1712 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 715 Kegan Fisher: Co-Founder & CEO of Frank DarlingOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Kegan Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Frank Darling—the fine jewelry brand reimagining the engagement ring experience with modern design, ethical sourcing, and custom craftsmanship. What began in a Brooklyn apartment in 2017 has grown into a nationally recognized brand with showrooms across New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington, D.C.—and even more to come.
In our conversation, Kegan shares how her background in industrial design and advanced manufacturing helped shape Frank Darling’s signature customer-first experience. From digital ring quizzes and try-at-home kits to one-on...2025-07-1635 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E608: Was Prime Day Really Down 40%? Early ResultsDave reveals his brands' revenue numbers from Prime Day and talks about what the overall experience was for sellers on Prime Day, from large aggregators to smaller sellers. Did the transition from a two-day to a four-day format make more money than...2025-07-1412 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 714 Heather Terry: Founder & CEO of GoodSAM FoodsOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Heather Terry, Founder and CEO of GoodSAM Foods—the farmer-first snack brand flipping the traditional CPG playbook on its head. With a just-closed $9 million Series A, raised primarily from Latin American investors who understand regenerative agriculture, Heather is proving that it’s possible to scale a values-driven business without compromising your mission.
In our conversation, Heather shares the lessons she learned the hard way about taking misaligned money—and why she’d rather go out of business than do it again. We dive into how she brought investors to the far...2025-07-1436 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | How to Survive a Million-Dollar LossThis year host Eric Bandholz has sprinkled occasional episodes with real-life master classes from Beardbrand, his company. To date he's addressed hiring, branding, profit-building, priority-setting, and exiting. For this installment, he shares Beardbrand’s experience of losing nearly $1 million across 2023 and 2024. It got bad. Cash levels dropped to where they were in year...2025-07-1132 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 410: Commerce Crashes CannesPhilip dials in from London to chat with “marketing mercenary” Michael Miraflor, who’s fresh off his eighth year at Cannes Lions. And after the LinkedIn Thought Leader Industrial Complex weighed in on this year’s event, he is ready to share some thoughts. In this episode, we dissect how the prestigious festival has fractured into three simultaneous conferences, each serving different masters in an industry grappling with AI anxiety, platform consolidation, and the eternal tension between craft and commercialism. Listen now if you’re also wondering, what does creativity even mean anymore?2025-07-1154 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 713 Michael Fedele: Founder & CEO of Throne SPORT COFFEEOn today’s episode, Kara welcomes Michael Fedele, Founder and CEO of Throne SPORT COFFEE, a bold new player redefining the future of functional coffee. After helping take BODYARMOR from a $1M brand to over $1B in retail sales, Michael is back to disrupt another category—this time, merging performance, recovery, and caffeine in a way that’s never been done before.
Michael shares the story behind Throne SPORT COFFEE, how he teamed up with superstar Patrick Mahomes, and what it takes to build trust, scale a brand, and win shelf space in today’s crowded beverage landscape. From lessons learned...2025-07-1131 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP55 – How to Get Your First 1,000 eCommerce Customers OrganicallyIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) break down what it really takes to acquire your first 1,000 eCommerce customers—organically. No paid ads. No...2025-07-1059 mineCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 317: SEO Isn’t Dead: The 4-Bucket Framework Driving Profitable EComm Growth (+ AI Optimization Secrets)Think SEO is dead in the age of AI? Think again. While ChatGPT referral traffic surged 112% month-over-month across e-commerce sites, Google still commands 99% of search market share and processes 13.6 billion queries daily. Jeff Oxford, SEO expert and founder of 180 Marketing, reveals why smart brands are doubling down on search optimization—and how...2025-07-1045 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E607: 5 Product Trends To Watch On AmazonDave talks about five trending products - going into the rise of Labubu dolls, the potential of cosmetic tape, and the overall growth of sexual health products, especially on Amazon. Get mystery shopped for your brand and 2 competitors of your...2025-07-0912 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 712 Martin Reeves: Author of LIKE: The Button That Changed the WorldHi everyone, and welcome back to The Kara Goldin Show! Today’s guest is someone who literally wrote the book on how one tiny-ass button changed the whole damn world. I’m joined by Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute and co-author of LIKE: The Button That Changed the World.
You’ve tapped it. You’ve chased it. You’ve felt the dopamine hit. But what’s the real story behind the “like” button? In this episode, Martin and I dive deep into the origins of the iconic thumbs-up, how it became the foundation of today’s attention economy, and the u...2025-07-0933 min
The Kara Goldin ShowThe Kara Goldin Show | 711 Cynthia Sakai: Founder of evolvetogetherOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Cynthia Sakai, Founder and CEO of evolvetogether—the personal care brand making waves for its beautifully designed, clean, and high-performing daily essentials. With a mission to create products that connect people, community, and the planet, evolvetogether is proving that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand.
In our conversation, Cynthia shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and how she’s redefining what it means to scale a brand with purpose. We dive into the early days of product development, the non-negotiables behind her clean and sustainable formul...2025-07-0737 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | MNLY’s At-Home AI Powers Men’s HealthNext-gen health and wellness is an apt description of MNLY. Luke Hartelust launched the platform in 2021, pronouncing it “Manly,” and then pivoted twice while remaining focused on modern care for men. The current version combines AI with home-based testing, diagnoses, and nutrition. Customers pay an upfront fee and a monthly subscription afterward. In this...2025-07-0443 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 409: Revisited: ‘The Uncorkening’This week, we revisit “The Uncorkening.” A spoken-word version of our Insiders essay of the same name, this episode is one of our most popular. In it, we question some of the factors that have led to the decline of DTC and how pent-up frustration with products that cost more without delivering on their promise will soon be a vestige of a bygone era.
It’s been three years since the episode’s first airing, but the content still resonates. This could largely be attributed to many “digitally native darlings” still struggling to maintain their positioning in a crowded market. One possible...2025-07-0422 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP54: How to Launch a New eCommerce Product in 30 Days on a BudgetIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) dive into one of the biggest challenges for early-stage founders: How to validate and launch a new product...2025-07-041h 03eCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 316: Scale with Stability by Hiring World-Class Talent & Operating with MentorsI had fellow agency owner JC Hite join me on the pod to discuss some really important topics. Namely, is it possible to scale with stability – which for JC means scaling your business while prioritizing, family, faith and personal relationships. Here’s a look at what we discussed: Key Takeaways The “Video of Awesomeness” Hiring...2025-07-0338 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E606: Is Bryan Johnson’s “Blueprint” Amazon Brand Dying?Dave delves into health influencer Brian Johnson's Blueprint brand to see how well this entrepreneur turned influencer business is performing on Amazon. We take a look at their revenue numbers, their quality control issues and overall brand strategy...2025-06-3016 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode [DECODED] Step Into A Positionless FutureOptimove’s Pini Yakuel has a mission: Free the marketer. In this final episode, Phillip and Pini bring theory into practice with Rachel Parker from FDJ United (formerly Kindred), who orchestrated a three-year organizational metamorphosis to shed their assembly-line model for the positionless approach – and become much better suited for tomorrow.
If episodes 1-4 were the philosophy, today, we bring you the playbook. Ready to set your marketing department free? Listen to the Decoded season 4 finale now.2025-06-3036 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | Ecommerce to Real Estate: An Owner’s StoryShakil Prasla once owned 12 ecommerce consumer brands generating $50 million in combined annual revenue with 50 employees. But he grew wary of the fluctuating revenue and non-stop marketing, so he pivoted during Covid to wholesale personal protective equipment. That's when he and I last spoke. The PPE business, Gloves.com, had misgauged demand and lost,...2025-06-2731 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode LIVE @ VISIONS NYC: “Five Thousand Years” Only Brands SurviveA replay from VISIONS Summit: NYC featuring Future Commerce Co-Founder Phillip Jackson
What happens when you bury the essence of an entire civilization fifty feet underground? Live from VISIONS Summit: NYC, Future Commerce co-founder Phillip Jackson takes us on an archaeological journey through time capsules—from the monuments of the Westinghouse's World's Fair to NASA's Golden Record floating through space. Through the lens of these cultural artifacts, we explore a provocative thesis: that commerce is culture, and in five thousand years, only brands will survive to tell our story.2025-06-2724 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP53: Generational Shopping Differences in eCommerce: How Gen Z, Millennials & Boomers Shop OnlineIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) dive deep into the psychology of the purchase—unpacking how different generations shop, scroll, and swipe their way through...2025-06-261h 09eCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 315: From Hope to Reality: P&L Design That Drive E-commerce ProfitabilityIn this episode, Brett sits down with Andrew Faris, CEO of AJF Growth and host of the Andrew Faris Podcast, to break down the critical elements of P&L design that separate ecomm brands that are dead on arrival vs. those who thrive. Andrew shares his hard-won insights from holding nearly every seat in the e-commerce...2025-06-2653 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E605: Alibaba is Seeing Surging Demand From These 2 CountriesToday, we have an exciting guest on the podcast - Rah Mahtani from Alibaba.com. We dive into the impact of tariffs on Alibaba's business, the shifts in sourcing behavior among American importers, and the biggest emerging countries in manufacturing...2025-06-2326 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | Faith, Family, and EcommerceMichael Simpson is a New Mexico-based father of seven and a National Guard veteran. Returning from a 2021 deployment, he sought a business to acquire, hoping to avoid his previous job. A listing from a brokerage caught his attention. Discount Catholic Products had launched in 2003 and was for sale. The company's mission appealed to...2025-06-2030 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 408: Rewind: Don’t Say MetaverseWelcome to Future Commerce Rewind, where we compare stories in commerce today to episodes from the archives. This week, we’re playing back VISIONS speaker Justin Breton’s 2024 episode on Walmart Realm.
When Walmart entered immersive digital experiences, it wasn’t chasing hype—it was rethinking how the brand shows up in everyday digital life. In this rewind from August 2024, Justin Breton, Director of Brand Experiences, shares how Walmart Realm launched as a gamified marketplace blending culture, commerce, and creativity.
Since then, Walmart has scaled its virtual ambitions with “Walmart Discovered” on Roblox, real-world commerce in gaming, and the debut of “Walmart...2025-06-2054 mineCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 314: Beyond China: Smart Supply Chain Diversification & Optimization Without the PitfallsOur CEO Brett Curry sits with Jim Kennemer in this latest episode. Jim knows his stuff when it comes to tariffs, supply chain management and sourcing anything outside of China. Brett wanted to bring Jim on the pod to break down the opportunities and considerations of sourcing from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico, sharing real...2025-06-1938 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP52: eCom Hot or Not: Retail, Organic Growth, Live Shopping and Profits – Live from SubSummit 2025In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) come in hot—unpacking what’s actually working in eCommerce right now… and what’s just noise. We’re talking community-building, live...2025-06-1945 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode [DECODED] The Power of AI-Enabled AmbitionPositionless marketing isn’t just a framework—it’s a return to how work once was: flexible, intuitive, and deeply human. In this episode, Phillip, Pini, and Optimove’s VP of Product, Shai Frank, unpack how cultural mindset, military experience, and generative AI converge to create teams that move with speed and creativity.
Listen to decode how technology and ambition together can strip away organizational friction, empower self-sufficient marketers, and dramatically improve customer experience. It’s not about removing roles—it’s about removing blockers.2025-06-1855 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E604: Manufacturing in America vs China – My Honest TakeIn this episode, Dave explores the differences between manufacturing in China, India and the USA after ordering some products from all three countries. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly between all three areas and the factors that you...2025-06-1624 min
Jason & Scot ShowThe Jason & Scot Show | EP327 – Agentic CommerceEP327 - Agentic Commerce Happy Fathers Day! In this exciting episode of the Jason & Scot Show, recorded on Friday, June 6th, 2025, hosts Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo dive into the latest happenings and insights in the world of strategic...2025-06-1446 min
Jason & Scot ShowThe Jason & Scot Show | EP326 – Are Retail Media Networks Mid?EP326 - Are Retail Media Networks Mid? Happy Fathers Day! In our previous episode (326) Jason made a comment about retail media networks sometimes being over-hyped. In response, Scot recruited all his friendsd in the the industry and inticed to...2025-06-1453 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | Don’t Exit for the Wrong ReasonsHost Eric Bandholz, a seasoned entrepreneur, evaluates good and bad reasons to sell a business. He says that ideally, founders build a business they love, one that enhances their lives. To Eric, business is one of life's greatest gifts, offering freedom, wealth, connection, and the ability to serve, create, and leave a lasting mark on...2025-06-1329 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 407: Everyone Is Lying to You: The Trad Wife Industrial ComplexBestselling author and journalist Jo Piazza is best known as the host of the Under the Influence podcast, which boasts over 25 million downloads. Piazza is the author of the upcoming thriller Everyone is Lying to You, which dissects the rise of ‘trad wife’ influencers and the multi-billion-dollar industry built on selling idealized domesticity.
Drawing on her background in investigative journalism, which has covered everyone from Donald Trump to mommy bloggers, Piazza reveals how traditional values have become the latest form of performance marketing.2025-06-1347 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP51: Inside SubSummit 2025: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Biggest Subscription EventJohn Roman (CEO of BattlBox) and Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) take you on a boots-on-the-ground tour of SubSummit 2025 in Dallas—no boring recap slides here. From immersive booths and epic entrance setups to hosted buyer programs and jam-packed breakout sessions, they explore how the subscription industry is leveling up. Along the...2025-06-1224 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode [DECODED] Unblocking the Exploration–Exploitation DilemmaOrganizations love to optimize—but often forget what, or who, they’re optimizing for. When teams are built around internal structures rather than customer outcomes, even the best strategies become slow to adapt.
Author and data analyst Neil Hoyne and Pini Yakuel explore how behavioral rigidity, not technical limitations, holds most companies back. Drawing from principles in Neil Hoyne’s book, *Converted*, they argue for a shift toward systems that favor adaptability, exploration, and proximity to the customer. Because in a world shaped by AI, the real competitive edge is not just speed—it’s staying meaningfully connected to the people you2025-06-111h 00The Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E603: The Ultimate 3 Month Product Launch PlanIn this episode, Dave breaks down his personal strategy and process for launching new products on Amazon, detailing a four-stage approach that spans from the first few weeks after launch to ongoing strategies for maintaining sales and optimizing...2025-06-0914 min
Jason & Scot ShowThe Jason & Scot Show | Retailgentic crossover: Sucharita Kodali – VP and Principal Analyst, Forrester ResearchIn this episode, Scot Wingo is joined by Forrester retail analyst Sucharita Kodali to dive into the emerging world of agentic shopping and the growing influence of generative AI in commerce. They cover: - The explosion of retail media networks - Why...2025-06-0637 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | Pro Tennis Player Pivots to EcommerceFor years Jack Oswald was a touring tennis professional. He aimed for top worldwide rankings, the key to serious earnings. The rankings never came, but constant travel exposed a nagging problem: his tennis bags kept breaking. Thus began his passion for designing a better bag for athletes on the go. And that led to Cancha,...2025-06-0637 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 406: True Classic Wants to Be a 200+ Year Old BrandJoin us for a live session from The Whalies in LA with Bryan Cano, Head of Marketing at True Classic, on a recent meteoric rise to an $850M valuation. Bryan reveals how True Classic is democratizing AI adoption across their organization by turning every employee into a technology architect and maintaining human empathy that drives authentic brand connection. We explore how tactical innovation serves a grander vision: transforming from a men's apparel company into a cultural force that builds confidence and community for decades.2025-06-0639 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP50: eCommerce in Economic Downturn: Strategies for ResilienceIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) unpack how eCommerce brands can stay strong during shaky economic times. From rising acquisition costs to unpredictable consumer...2025-06-051h 00eCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 313: Staying Purpose-Driven During Economic Uncertainty: How Mission-Based Brands Navigate Tariffs and Market Pressure with Mickey Winter & Carrie WeidenbachIn this episode of the Ecommerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry welcomes Mickey Winter (CEO) and Carrie Weidenbach (COO) of Aysnd, a digital agency specializing in purpose-driven ecommerce brands. As industry veterans with decades of combined experience, they share invaluable insights on maintaining brand mission during economic uncertainty, particularly amid recent tariff challenges. This conversation...2025-06-0547 min
Jason & Scot ShowThe Jason & Scot Show | Retailgentic: Michelle Grant – Director, Strategy and Insights, Retail and Consumer GoodsGreetings Jason and Scot show listeners, here's another Retailgentic episode to hold you over until Jason and I can get our schedules to line up. Today on the Retailgentic pod, we’re excited to share our discussion with , Director of...2025-06-0547 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode [DECODED] Your Positionless Future is LimitlessPhillip and Pini decode the implications of operating in a world where generative AI acts as both creative partner and analytical assistant. The walls between departments are dissolving. Roles are becoming more flexible. Tools are learning faster than their users. And the new creative process starts with a prompt.2025-06-0431 minFuture CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode *TEASER* AGI and Brain Hemisphere SurgeryWe only use about 5% of our brain for conscious decision-making. How will AGI emerge as a replacement for human intellect or human relationships when 95% of our emotional decisions are unconscious in nature?
🎧 Full episode available for Future Commerce Plus members.2025-06-0306 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E602: BIG Amazon Seller Just Went Public – 5 TakeawaysIn this episode, Dave talks about the recent IPO of a major Chinese Amazon seller, SainStore, and explores key insights from their filings. He covers the diverse brand strategies employed by the company (and a lot of other Chinese companies, in fact),...2025-06-0215 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | Great Mom Builds Global Craft BizSally Wilson is a lawyer turned craft entrepreneur. She's also an involved mother who shares her business and passions with two kids. She says being a great mom doesn't mean sacrificing who you are. Sally launched Caterpillar Cross Stitch a decade ago from her home in England. Fast forward to 2025, and her company has...2025-05-3036 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode Brands After Vibes: Branding in the Days of SlopWhat happens when everyone becomes a brand for fifteen seconds? And what happens after brands become nothing more than ambient frequencies in our endless scroll? Today, we’re running back the highest-rated talk from VISIONS: LA.2025-05-3015 minThe ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP49: Content Marketing in eCommerce: Storytelling That SellsIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) dive deep into one of the most underrated tools in marketing: storytelling. With raw insights and real examples,...2025-05-291h 10
Jason & Scot ShowThe Jason & Scot Show | Introducing: Retailgentic – A New Pod Focusing on GenAI Shopping Agents and the impact on retail: RetailgenticGreetings Jason and Scot show listeners. Today we are cross posting the first episode of a new podcast from Scot Wingo, the 'Scot' from Jason and Scot. Don't panic! The Jason and Scot show is still alive and kicking - Jason's...2025-05-2935 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode [DECODED] Positionless Marketing: Enter the Age of Hyper-ExecutionIn this kickoff episode of Decoded, Phillip Jackson sits down with Pini Yakuel to explore the concept of "positionless marketing" — a radical rethinking of how marketing teams operate in an AI-powered world. Drawing inspiration from the evolution of positionless basketball, Pini argues that marketing, like sports, is evolving toward roles defined by agility and capability, not titles or silos. The conversation weaves through leadership, startup culture, and how Optimove is enabling marketers to work faster, smarter, and more autonomously.2025-05-2836 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E601: Top 10 Sellers on AmazonIn this episode, Dave dives into the 10 biggest sellers (by revenue) on Amazon, delving into their business models, what types of products they offer, and what small businesses can learn from them. Dave talks about discuss the importance of...2025-05-2619 min
eCommerce ConversationseCommerce Conversations | YouTube Ad Secrets for EcommerceAs a kid, Brett Curry was fascinated by TV commercials. Now the owner of OMG Commerce, a leading ecommerce marketing agency, he says YouTube ads are similar. “A good TV ad often makes a good YouTube ad,” he stated. Host Eric Bandholz asked for details. What's a good YouTube ad strategy for ecommerce? How much...2025-05-2339 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode 405: Everything Must MergeMassive acquisitions—from Skechers to Touchland to Foot Locker—aren’t just headline fodder; they reflect deeper shifts in how value is defined in commerce today. Phillip and Brian explore what this means for brand identity, consumer behavior, and retail strategy, while diving into everything from Ghost Nutrition’s licensing fallout to how Ozempic might reshape fashion trends. It’s all a signal: the future of commerce is being redrawn across culture, tech, and even your closet.2025-05-231h 00The ASOM PodThe ASOM Pod | EP48: Bootstrapping Success – Building a Business Without FundraisingIn this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) and special guest Rytis Lauris (Co-Founder & CEO of Omnisend) come together for a candid and tactical conversation...2025-05-221h 10eCommerce Evolution PodcasteCommerce Evolution | 312: Generating 65% of Revenue from Subscriptions: How Nulastin Created Exceptional Customer Retention with Leah GarciaIn this episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with with award-winning entrepreneur Leah Garcia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-garcia-592988/), founder of Nulastin (https://nulastin.com/). Leah has a remarkable journey building a beauty brand with shocking retention numbers—80% blended returning revenue and 65% subscription-based customers. From her bootstrapped beginnings (going from zero to $17.5M before hiring...2025-05-2248 min
Future CommerceFuture Commerce | Episode [After Dark] SINNERS: Wooden Nickels, Gold Sovereigns, and the Price of PowerJoin the Membership: futurecommerce.com/plus and save $10 on your first month with code AFTERDARK
Wooden nickels, gilded sovereigns, and a juke-joint cash drawer. We peel back the layers of Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS to show how currency turns into control—and why plantation scrip still echoes in today’s loyalty points. Get the full breakdown and bonus notes with Future Commerce Plus.
Join the Membership: futurecommerce.com/plus and save $10 on your first month with code AFTERDARK2025-05-2150 minThe Ecomcrew PodcastThe Ecomcrew Podcast | E600: Mike Left E-Commerce for This – Part 2Mike is back on the podcast to finally reveal what he's been up to in the past year. He shares his journey from e-commerce to going full-time content creation on launching a YouTube channel while also talking about the importance of video content in...2025-05-1948 min
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