The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

We've made the jump to video podcasts! You can now not only listen, but watch full episodes on the EcomCrew Podcast YouTube channel.   That's not the only thing that's fresh this week, though, as we also just launched our new standalone course, From 0 to 100 - Amazon for Absolute Beginners !   By public demand, we developed this course to cater to those who are looking for a deep dive into everyth...

The past year has been nothing less than a perfect storm for ecommerce—between tariff impositions, inventory issues, and of course, the pandemic, it felt like the walls were closing in on ecommerce entrepreneurs.   My guest for today is the host and creator of 7 Figure Seller Summit , Gary Huang. He's talked to a lot of like-minded sellers this year, including myself, and he's here to share some o...

It's been seven full months since we closed the deal on an exciting new ecommerce business. Be sure to check out these episodes to learn how we closed the deal on this new venture:     Episode 366: Mike's Exciting New Business Episode 381: How Mike Is Growing His New Business     Today, I thought I'd give you guys a little sneak peek on how things are going, and why success in ecommerce rarely eve...

We've finally come to the big 4-0-0!   400 podcast episodes is a lot of podcasting, and it's certainly a huge milestone for us here on EcomCrew.   Joining me for this special episode is none other than Dave.    We'll be taking a quick trip down memory lane and look back at the podcast's early days as well as how we managed the challenges that came our way as we got more listeners and created more...

When you're selling another person's product, it's hard to find ways to differentiate yourself from other sellers, and you'll be forced to make some hard decisions sooner or later.    How can you prevent others from eating into your revenue, especially when you sell the same products? Should you break free from the mould and create your own product? Is it better to keep the warehouse or to let it...

Sketchy competition is one of the most frustrating stress points for entrepreneurs—more so when you're running a brand online.   That's why it's important to know all the things you can do to protect your brand from copycats and sabotagers.    In this episode, Dave and I will talk all about intellectual property infringement and sabotaged listings, particularly our own experiences and how we dealt...

Being an ecommerce seller, it's always nice to hear success stories from fellow entrepreneurs. But sometimes, the stories can feel quite distant and unrelatable, and while it's nice hearing about the good stuff, it's also important to listen to stories about losses and failures.    Our guest today is my good friend, Tal Moore. Tal is well-known in our community as a successful ecommerce entreprene...

Today on the show, we have CEO and Co-Founder of Manychat, Mike Yan. He has some exciting news to share about some new features that Instagram is rolling out, and why you should take advantage of them as an ecommerce seller.   Now, if you're new to the show and are just starting off, you might not know it but ManyChat is one of the biggest SaaS (software as a service) in the industry. Before I sol...

Going from 0 to $1M is no small feat, but Dave has done exactly that, and then some.    For this episode, he'll be talking about all his wins, losses, and future outlook four years after he started a new ecommerce brand from scratch after selling his previous business for top dollar.    If you haven't already, be sure to check out all the previous updates from years 1 through 3:   Million Dollar U...

Amazon's Sponsored Brands is not exactly popular among sellers—over 70 percent of people only use Sponsored Products (which we talked about in the previous edition).   In this episode, Dave will answer all your questions about Sponsored Brands using real numbers from our own experiments (using our own brands).   He'll be diving into whether Sponsored Brands works better (or worse) than Sponsored P...

Mental and emotional well-being are among the most overlooked aspects in running a business.    Whether you are aware of it or not, your emotions factor greatly into your behavior and decision-making as an entrepreneur.   This is why today, I'll be sitting down with Topsie VandenBosch to talk all about emotional intelligence and mindset strategies for entrepreneurs, particularly for online busines...

FBA rollups and acquisition companies have been all the rage in 2021, but we don't often hear about the buying side of an ecommerce brand acquisition.   In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Dajani of Boosted Commerce to talk about the operational side of buying ecommerce brands.   Boosted Commerce is an acquisition company that focuses on buying category leaders with a strong Amazon presence.  ...

Starting out in ecommerce from zero to a million is tough, and scaling your business further from $1M to $10M is equally daunting.    My guest today is Chase Clymer. He is the co-founder of the Electric Eye Agency , which specializes in helping online entrepreneurs scale their ecommerce businesses. He also hosts the awesome Honest Ecommerce Podcast , which I'm sure a lot of you will find value in...

Just like most other sellers, you probably got into ecommerce for the freedom and the money, but the biggest money you're ever gonna make comes on the day you sell your business.   Would you know what to do when that day comes? Do you think you'll be selling your business for top dollar when it does? Have you planned in advance for a 7-figure exit?    If not, this episode is for you.   Today, I'll...

Ecommerce sellers often throw money on Facebook and Google ads for most of their revenue. But there's actually a way to use those ads to... well, never rely on ads again (or at least cut your ad costs significantly).    In this episode, I'll be talking to Jordan West, who is the founder and CEO of Mindful Marketing and who also runs the awesome Secrets to Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand Podcast .   J...

For most ecommerce sellers, the end goal is to build a solid brand and eventually sell your business. But that's often easier said than done, and I've heard a lot of nightmare stories.    That being said, Lesley Johnson has an entirely different experience, having just sold her business at 3.6x without any serious headache whatsoever.   Today, I'll be talking to Lesley about how she got into ecomm...

It's five times more expensive to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one.    So the saying goes.    But as an ecommerce seller, there's a plethora of tools out there that you can leverage to engage your audience, expand your customer base, and make your brand more profitable.    My guest for this episode is Paul Baron, who is a Chatbot Architect at The Chat Agency , a marketing solu...

Whether you're an established seller or running an ecommerce business out of your living room, you'll run into some hairsplitting decisions sooner or later.    Should you create a new listing or re-introduce an old product as 'new and improved'? Is it better to offer a 'deluxe version' or craft an entirely different listing? Should you hire your first employee or keep on handling everything yourse...

Mike and Dave talk about why Amazon is pushing sellers away from FBA, how they are dealing with storage limits, and what fallback strategies you can use.   "Amazon is not a retail company, it's a logistics company that does retail."   Interesting adage. But is it still true today?   In this episode, Dave and I will try to dissect Amazon's mindset—whether over the next several months, they will try...

Whether you're just starting out or are looking to scale your business, capital is a problem. Things change fast in ecommerce and getting your hands on cash can be difficult.    My guest today is Don Henig, a tried-and-true finance guy who has found a rather fresh way of financing Amazon businesses through his company, AccrueMe .    AccrueMe is an investment company that offers funding to Amazon p...

In this edition of our Amazon PPC series, Dave explores advanced tactics that worked for his own brands which coincidentally, everyone else seems to be ignoring.   Do your Sponsored Products campaigns suck? Has your ACoS gone through the roof?   Today, Dave will address those problems and talk about Amazon's Sponsored Products.    This episode kicks off with a breakdown of the most basic strategy...

Mike and Dave break down how Gino Wickman's best-selling book, Traction, helped them grow their ecommerce companies. They also announce the giveaway winners of Gino's new book, Entrepreneurial Leap.   Ever struggled as an entrepreneur but can't quite put your finger on what the problem is?    I know I have.   One of the biggest things that helped me get past that and level up my entrepreneurial ga...

I bought an exciting new ecommerce business last year!   I've talked about how that opportunity came about with my business partners, Andrew and Bill, back in Episode 366 .    Now, several months into this venture, there's a bunch of new questions to be answered and a lot more stuff to be explored, all of which I'm happy to share with you guys.   In today's episode, Dave is back on the show to ask...

Check out our article here for more information into our PPC overhaul and investigation.   Over the last year, Amazon has rolled out a bunch of new advertising options alongside a trend of rising ACoS .    While my offshore team has done an amazing job with PPC and keeping everything in check, I've found that a few competitors have caught up to us by taking advantage of these new ad formats.   All...

Episode 301 with Dave Alexander was a memorable one. We talked about his failures in venturing into the world of ecommerce (including his hilarious first ecommerce idea) and how perseverance eventually got the ball rolling for him.   Since then, Dave has found success with his brands, Bushy Box and Lazy Leash .   Hungry for more growth, Dave is back for a second Under the Hood session where I answ...