The Ecom Show

Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome to The Ecom Show - your go-to podcast for all things e-commerce. Join us for exclusive interviews with business owners, marketing professionals, and industry experts. This podcast is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media, the #1 e-commerce retention marketing agency that has helped more than 150+ e-commerce brands achieve over $50 million in additional...

Hey Budai Nation, Confused whether you should be selling online or offline? Tune into today’s episode of The Ecom Show to learn all about the power of hybrid selling.  While most businesses struggle to find which platform works best, Swiftronics swiftly uses the power of both channels to boost sales for their tech business.  We’ve got Franklin Fala, the co-founder of Swiftronics Inc join...

Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome to The Ecom Show, where we explore the exciting world of e-commerce through the real-life experiences of brands, e-commerce professionals, and business coaches. Today’s episode is special because we’ve got a heartwarming story that comes straight from the roots of America.  We’ve got Anna Brakefield, one of the co-founders of Red Land Cotton. Red Land Cotton is...

Getting your profit margin crushed by middlemen has to be one of the most frustrating parts of running a wholesale business.  It’s no wonder, business owners like Jason are turning to e-commerce to take matters (and their profit margins) into their own hands.  Welcome to The Ecom Show!  An e-commerce podcast focused on bringing you exclusive interviews with business owners, marketin...

Welcome to The Ecom Show! The health and wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar space because everyone cares about products that can make their lives better. From vitamins and minerals to herbal remedies and protein powders, there seems to be a supplement for just about everything.  But, building a business in this industry is no joke. When it comes to health and wellness, customers have...

Hey Budai Nation,  Fashion is one of the most competitive and crowded ecommerce niches to be in!  However, it also pays well if you can make your mark in it and find an audience that loves your style. We’ve got Hasnain Khan , the Customer Experience Manager of the men’s luxury brand Kollar Clothing here with us today to share how this brand carved its way to success in a crowded space.&n...

#168 DeShawn Gilles from Summit Ridge Co: How To Leverage Crowdfunding To Expand Your Product Line Do you ever dream of starting an e-commerce brand but don’t have the capital to back your idea?  Well then, this episode is for YOU !  We’ve got DeShawn Gilles, the founder of Summit Ridge Co joining us today to share the story of how they grew their outdoor apparel brand by unlocking the f...

#167 FAQ Part 2: Answering Most Commonly Asked Questions About eCom Retention Marketing Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome to Part 2 of our FAQ series - a series where I (Daniel Budai) answer some of your top questions about retention marketing. In part 1 of this series we covered everything to do with email marketing, in this episode we will be going broader to answer all the questions we get beyond...

#166 FAQ Part 1: Answering Most Commonly Asked Questions About Email Marketing  Is email marketing dead?  How much $$$ can I expect after hiring an email marketing agency? How quickly can you help me get started with email marketing?  These are just some of the questions I get asked on a daily basis when I tell someone that I run an email marketing agency!  Being in the retenti...

#165 Eric From Beardbrand: The Key to Building a Brand in the Men’s Grooming Industry  The men’s grooming industry and beard care in particular is a booming space to be in right now. But there was a time when beards were considered unprofessional, and a time when men didn’t have as many options to practice self-care.  Eric founded Beardbrand out of necessity! The necessity for men to hav...

#164 Michael Veazey From Amazing FBA & 10K Collective: Unlock Your Brand’s Full Potential With Shopify+Amazon  Hey Budai Nation,  Are you an e-com owner looking to grow your sales and visibility?  If yes, you need to start selling on Amazon as well!  In 2019, Amazon accounted for 45% of the e-commerce market share in the US alone and this number is only growing as the years...

#163 Brett Curry From OMG Commerce: Killer Tips & Strategies To Nail Your E-Com Marketing Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your e-commerce friend Daniel Budai, and today I’ve got a fellow e-commerce marketing agency head, Brett Curry from OMG Commerce, here with me to uncover the latest, and biggest trends shaping the industry.  Brett is the founder of OMG Commer...

#162 Ameka Coleman From Strands of Faith: How Ameka Built a Unique Hair-Care Brand From Scratch Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to The Ecom Show!  The best business ideas come by finding simple solutions to everyday problems. There’s no better way to get people buying than by finding a way to make life a little less annoying for them, and our guest for today is living proof of that!&nbsp...

#161 Scott Moller From Year 5: How to Grow Your eCom Business on Amazon  Hey Budai Nation,  With net sales worth $470 billion in 2021, Amazon is the leading e-tailer in the USA. With its global scope and reach, it’s one of the most valuable marketplaces for any brand considering growing their presence.  We’ve got Scott Moller here to walk us through the intricacies of selling on Ama...

#160 Paul Farago From Ace Marks: How to Make Your Brand Stand Out in a Saturated Market  Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to the E-Com Show!  We’ve got Paul Farago, the founder of an immensely popular and creative footwear company Ace Marks, joining us today to help you put your best foot forward in front of your customers. Paul Farago comes from a footwear legacy family which has ov...

#159 Juan Garcia Mansilla From Unit 1: Disrupting the Urban Mobility Space With Smart Helmets  Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show!  Unit 1 is a smart helmet startup that is disrupting the urban mobility space with its innovative and advanced tech helmets. Apart from protecting your head, these helmets also have integrated LED lights that allow riders to give turn signals and...

Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to The Ecom Show! It’s the first episode of 2023, and we want to kick things off with some advice for everyone looking to build a timeless brand. Join Kyle Koster, the CEO of Range Leather, and Daniel Budai, podcast host and CEO of Budai Media, as they discuss everything that goes into building a distinctive and long-lasting leather e-commerce brand.  Rang...

#157 Meg Smith From Love, Lexxi: How This Lingerie Start-Up Nails Marketing & Branding Welcome to the last episode of The Ecom Show for this year! We've got an inspiring story of a lingerie start-up that's built a growing community around its brand using a unique and creative marketing approach headed your way today. We're pleased to share that Meg Smith, the founder of Love, Lexxi, is joining...

#156 Jake Tannenbaum From Craftmix Inc: How This Modern Cocktail Mix Brand Crafted Its Way to Success Hey Budai Nation, Keeping in tune with the holiday theme we’ve got a brand that’ll help you mix things up at your next house party. We’d like to welcome Jake Tannenbaum, the CEO of Craftmix Inc to The Ecom Show. Started by a former bartender, Craftmix is an all-natural cocktail mix that comes in a...

#155 Jennifer Edmonds From Rx Candles: Building A Business Out Of Your Passion Hey Budai Nation, Happy Christmas week! Keeping in tune with the festivities, we’ve got an exciting and inspiring story of an e-commerce brand that sells scented candles headed your way today. We’d like to extend a warm and peppermint welcome to Jennifer Edmonds, the co-founder of Rx Candles. Rx Candles is a homegrown c...

#154 Sadie Redinger From CKK Home Décor: Boost Your eCommerce Sales With a Multi-Channel Approach Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m Daniel Budai and I’ve got Sadie Redinger, the Vice President of Online Sales and Marketing of CKK Home Décor here with me today. CKK Home Décor is a home decor brand that designs, distributes, and wholesales home decor products. They have two boutiq...

#153 Zachary Lipari From Superare: How This NY Based Fight Shop Built a Global Brand in the Last 12 Years Hey Budai Nation, I’m Daniel Budai and I have Zachary Lipari, the founder of Superare joining me for this episode of The Ecom Show. Started in 2011 out of love for combat sports and grown into a leader in the industry, Superare has the best gear and apparel for the gym or the streets. They’ve...

#152 Itzik Polnauer from Leibish: The Art Of Selling High-End Jewelry Online Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! This episode is precious and by precious we mean really precious because we’re going to be uncovering the world of luxury e-commerce jewelry. We’ve got Itzik (Isaac) Polnauer from the legacy high-end jewelry brand Leibish. This world-renowned jewelry brand was founded back...

#151 Clive D’Souza From Vvegano: How Vvegano Is Disrupting India’s Food Industry Hey Budai Nation, Today we’ve got a food e-commerce store from the land of the food itself! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Clive D’Souza, the founder of Vvegano. Vvegano is India’s #1 Vegan Marketplace, and in today’s episode, we’re going to uncover more about how the vegan trend is disrupting the Indian food m...

#150 Frank & Brett From Sheets & Giggles: Branding Tips From an Inc5000 Company Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to our 150th episode! 🎉 What better way to celebrate this milestone than with expert tips from two marketers from one of the fastest-growing companies? We’ve got Frank Dorval (VP of Marketing) and Brett Vance (VP of Growth) at Sheets & Giggles joining us for today’s episode. Sheet...