Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Rand Taylor, co-founder of Fuel Ox, to explore the realities behind building a business from the ground up. Rand takes us through the origins of Fuel Ox, from unlikely beginnings to creating one of the most effective fuel additives in today’s market. You’ll hear firsthand how Rand transitioned from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, bringing lessons from a multi-mil...

In this episode, join us as Puneet Nanda, founder of Guru Nanda and the original force in oral care, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey from founding Dr. Fresh to dominating TikTok Shop as one of its top sellers. Puneet dives deep into building health-focused consumer brands, leveraging social media for business growth, and why embracing authenticity is key in today’s creator economy. Le...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Nathalye Balistrire, founder of Mind-RA Mental Health Cosmetics, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurial resilience, building a mission-driven business, and the realities of creating products that fill genuine gaps in the market. You’ll hear how Nathalye immigrated to the U.S. from Venezuela, learned English from scratch, and established a successful th...

Acquiring a customer is the expensive part. Keeping them is where brands actually build a business. Recorded live on the floor of Shoptalk Spring 2026, Dave talks with five founders and operators about everything that happens after a customer hits & 'buy' and why that's where most brands leavemoney on the table. Lifecycle marketing, returns operations, conversion analytics, fraud prevention, a...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Max Cunningham, founder and CEO of Sesh, to share an honest look at launching and scaling a high-growth consumer brand in one of the world’s most competitive and regulated industries. Hear how Max went from sports locker rooms and battling with quitting nicotine to creating a top-selling nicotine pouch product, building a modern nicotine company from the ground...

If your brand is still thinking about SEO the old way, this episode is a wake-up call. Dave Gulas sits down with founders from Novi, Botify, SimilarWeb, Decagon AI, and Creator IQ to unpack how agentic commerce and AI-powered search are fundamentally changing product discovery. The brands winning right now aren't chasing the technology, they're using it to fix a specific problem faster than their...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Eric Sheinkop, the founder of the Desire Company, live from the bustling energy of Shop Talk. Discover how Eric identified a real issue facing businesses today, authenticity in product recommendations, and hear the story behind the evolution of his company. Eric shares candid examples about working with experts and passionate users, not just celebrities,...

Live from Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas. Three founders operating at the edge of what retail and commerce become next. Evan Smith from Ethosphere explains how voice AI is transforming in-store associate coaching without replacing anyone. Patrick Mitchell from AutoLane describes autonomous vehicles already routing through Palo Alto. Renzo Bojanovich from WooCommerce breaks down how open-source...

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Catania, founder and CEO of OneRail, to explore the journey of building a cutting-edge tech delivery platform from the ground up. Bill candidly shares the challenges and rewards of growing OneRail from an idea at his kitchen table into a company coordinating over 300,000 deliveries per day. Hear how his team created an AI-powered delivery system serving major...

Live from Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas. Dave Gulas talks with founders and operators about the real challenge of AI adoption - not the keynote version, the hallway version. Helena Shannon, CJ Pinkham, John Hyland, Steven Amato, and Eli Weiss offer candid perspectives on what's working, what's overhyped, and what brands are actually doing about it. Guests: Helena Shannon (Arkhive Digital) | CJ...

In this episode, seasoned entrepreneur and podcaster Alan Lazaros reveals his unconventional journey from early adversity and tragedy to building a thriving multi-faceted business—including producing 86 podcasts and coaching 26 business owners one-on-one. Host Dave dives deep with Alan into the realities behind entrepreneurial success, discussing self-awareness, the impact of therapy, and why so m...

In this episode, Dave sits down with renowned investor, author, and business coach Gino Barbaro to dive into the real-world journey of building lasting success as an entrepreneur. If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or start-up founder searching for practical strategies to grow your business, this conversation delivers hard-earned lessons, candid stories, and actionable advice from so...

In this episode, Dave sits down with serial entrepreneur David Feinman, founder of Viral Ideas, to share real-world strategies and lessons for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders. From launching his first ventures as a teenager, to building and selling companies, and scaling Viral Ideas to over 90 employees, David candidly walks through the highs and lows of business owners...

In this episode, Dave sits down with streaming pioneer John Petrocelli to share his story and business wisdom with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders. Discover how John went from tech and entertainment in Boston and LA to becoming a trailblazer in live streaming—working with icons like Prince and powerhouse brands including Coca-Cola, AT&T, Jeep, and Nissan. You’ll lea...

In this episode, seasoned entrepreneur Bill Flynn joins Dave to share practical insights from decades spent scaling startups and advising growth-focused founders. If you’re a small business owner, startup founder, or aspiring entrepreneur searching for actionable strategies, you’ll receive a candid look into what really moves the needle in business growth. Bill discusses the patterns and mistakes...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave sits down with renowned sales coach and entrepreneur Julian Reading, founder of Sales Journey and creator of Sales Commander, to share actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners. Julian dives deep into the real challenges of leaving corporate comfort for the uncertain world of entrepreneurship, r...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave Gulas sits down with Torah Torres, founder of Adventure CPG, to talk about practical solutions for lowering distribution costs in the natural products industry. If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or start-up founder aiming to grow a healthy consumer brand, you'll find inspiration in their real-world discussion on how standard lo...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Maria Cardenas Ramos, founder of Celerik Labs and The StoryGen, live from the Manifest conference. They dive into honest conversations about building strategic business partnerships, automating repetitive workflows, and the importance of making every process count for your bottom line. Maria Cardenas Ramos shares real stories about collaborating within the logi...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with Holly LaBoda, founder of Formula L, to explore actionable sales strategies and trends shaping the logistics and transportation industry in 2026. Designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders, this conversation delivers practical advice on standing out in crowded markets, building trust with...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave sits down with Domenic Maiani, founder of Lazio Search Group, at MANIFEST to talk about the real-world impact of AI, automation, and networking for ambitious entrepreneurs, small business owners, and founders. Hear how the logistics and software landscape is rapidly changing, and the ways successful leaders are leveraging AI to multiply sales...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Will Jenkins, CEO and founder of Journey, to explore real-world strategies that can help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders thrive in the freight and logistics industry. Will Jenkins shares his journey scaling a company to a billion dollars in revenue and explains how Journey has built a successful reputation by focusing on niche markets...

In this episode, Dave sits down with prolific inventor and entrepreneur Dr. Rob Yonover, best known for creating the Sea Rescue Streamer—a life-saving device used by militaries around the world. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or startup founder looking for authentic stories of product innovation, perseverance, and actionable strategies for bringing your ideas to market, this conv...

In this episode, legendary supply chain strategist Jim Tompkins and international trade veteran Dan Krouse join Dave to demystify the recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs and why it matters for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and founders. Get an actionable perspective on what the court actually decided, the surprising consequences for importers, and how today’s regulatory uncert...

In this episode, entrepreneur Greg Wier joins host Dave to share real, hard-earned lessons from decades spent building and scaling businesses from the ground up. Greg tells the story of starting out in the ghetto with little education, surviving early setbacks, and eventually founding multiple security companies with annual revenues in the tens of millions, all leading to successful exits. He open...

In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave sits down with media powerhouse Adam Torres, founder of Mission Matters, to dig into the real-life strategies behind growing a thriving entrepreneurial business. Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or seasoned entrepreneur, you’ll get actionable insights on scaling your enterprise, personal branding, and making your voice hear...