The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

Dave talks to Alan Li from Copycatch AI to discuss how Amazon sellers can defend their products from infringement, understand the legal tools available, and learn the process of filing lawsuits to deter counterfeiters. Alan Li shares his experience with IP rights, when to pursue legal action, and how to maximize settlements. Timestamps 00:48 - IP infringement challenges on Amazon 01:16 - How Copyc...

Dave dives into Amazon's updated policies that threaten sellers' credit card points and cash flow, including changes to DD7 payment terms. He shares tips on how to stay afloat amidst these challenges like getting a line of credit, and possibly using DDP shipping to get favorable terms for your next order of inventory. Key Topics How Amazon's new policies on ad payments and DD7 impact cash flow How...

Discover how some of the biggest brands on Amazon—some you've never heard of—have dominated the platform and generated hundreds of millions in sales annually. This episode explores the quiet giants of Amazon and their innovative approaches, business models, and how they break the mold. It isn't easy being an Amazon seller.  Its almost infinitesimally hard to be within the top 10 biggest sellers on...

In this episode, we dive into the reliability of the two biggest Amazon SaaS tools - Helium 10 and Jungle Scout. We explore how close these tools come to actual Amazon data and discuss what sellers should keep in mind when using these tools for product research and estimating sales. Timestamps 00:00 - Amazon keyword and sales data tools 00:57 - Why its hard to rely on brand analytics alone 1:21 -...

Dan Anthony from WePayTheTariffs explains the recent Supreme Court decision that ruled certain tariffs illegal, how the refunds for affected importers will work, and what steps ecommerce owners should take moving forward. The Supreme Court recently struck down President Trump's tariffs.  And that means there's good news and bad news.  The good news is that you're likely going to be entitled to a f...

In this episode, Dave dives into how he uses the newest trend in AI: OpenClaw. Dave specifically talks about how he uses it in his business, how you can set it up for your business, and what you need to keep in mind. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with  Quiet Light...

Confused about tariffs? You're not alone. Here's what the latest ruling means for your bottom line. In this episode, Dave dives into what the latest rulings are, what the real impact on your costs are, and what might be coming up in the next few months.    Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-comm...

Dave talks about his experience sneaking into Alibaba's headquarters in Hangzhou, China, delving into its history, operations, and the broader Chinese e-commerce landscape. He also shares insights on Alibaba's innovation, working conditions, and the rise of Chinese e-commerce brands, contrasting them with Western markets. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking...

In this episode, Dave explores the recent decline in Amazon's stock price, analyzing the company's quarterly results and e-commerce performance. Despite a drop in stock value, Amazon's e-commerce growth remains strong, with significant increases in third-party seller services and advertising revenue. The discussion also covers Amazon's strategic investments in AI and delivery speed, as well as the...

In this episode, Steve talks about the 3 ways he grew his business with AI and how both Steve and Dave currently integrate AI in their e-commerce businesses to improve their Shopify stores. They talk about how AI can enhance on-site search, improve product recommendations, identify B2B customers, and maybe even improve customer support.  Steve Chou from My Wife Quit Her Job is back on the podcast!...

Dave discusses the results of Ecomcrew's 6th Annual Amazon Software Poll — emphasizing the biggest changes in the Amazon software landscape, including the closing down of many popular tools and the cutthroat industry of Amazon software services.  It's that time of the year again! In this episode, Dave will be revealing the winners (a couple of which you might not have expected) of last year's surv...

  Dave talks about his experience from attending Affiliate World Asia, and highlights how a lot of affiliate marketers are moving towards e-commerce due to the challenges in their industry. He talks about the differences between affiliate and e-commerce entrepreneurs, their odd advertising strategies, and some of the concerning things he saw at Affiliate World Asia.  Dave recently attended Affilia...

In this episode, Mike Babbitt from Synovus is on the podcast to talk about the inherent risks associated with importing goods, and how you can reduce that risk especially when starting with new suppliers. He shares various strategies to illustrate these challenges, and the importance of understanding the international trade landscape.   Mike Babbitt, Synovus's Head of Trade and Supply Chain Financ...

Amazon software has changed a lot recently. AI tools, reimbursement services, and product launch software have all been affected in the past year with Amazon suddenly introducing their own tools and undercutting these services.  Grab a chance to win an annual membership to Ecomcrew Premium by voting for your favorite Amazon software tools here!    The Big Takeaway Amazon software has gone through...

Dave interviews Allyse Slocum, the VP of Product @ Trustpilot, to talk about how fake reviews and review manipulation affect independent review platforms like Trustpilot. They explore how Trustpilot works, the difference between store and product reviews, and how Trustpilot handles fake reviews. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in r...

Dave discusses the recent IPO and earnings of Pattern Group, the biggest Amazon seller in the world. He highlights their significant losses and unique business model as exclusive brand partners for big brands like Pandora. He delves into their financial reports to see if they'll be profitable in the future, using their growth projections. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard he...

Amazon's return policy has become a huge factor to consider especially when developing products for the new year. Dave shares 5 tips for e-commerce sellers to reduce returns and to restore some bottom line back into their business. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit....

Dave reveals what its like working in an Amazon Business based in China, sourced from a Chinese forum. He talks about the differences of the Chinese vs. American e-commerce businesses, and how they structure their businesses by expanding to multiple marketplaces almost immediately.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and...

Dave reveals Amazon's Q3 2025 earnings report, and what it means for e-commerce sellers while focusing on their e-commerce growth, advertising revenue, and third-party seller services. Dave talks about the implications of these numbers for sellers and the overall market.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even count...

Dave talks about how the tariffs have impacted his business personally and how he plans to address these challenges. He talks about how you can save your profit margins by manufacturing locally or manufacturing in house (at least by experimenting), and expanding to other marketplaces or countries to save some of that profit margin. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps use...

Amazon's new FBA fees have been announced for 2026 and Amazon themselves claim that their new fees only add 8 cents per unit sold of the average item selling price. Is that really the case though? In today's episode, Dave breaks down how the new fees ACTUALLY work, which products came out unscathed, and Amazon's bigger picture goals.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps...

There have been reports of a significant decline in the number of Chinese sellers on Amazon, according to SellerSnooper and Marketplace Pulse, but their disappearance is not that simple. Dave dives into why Chinese sellers are disappearing from Amazon and where they went. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even count...

Dave discusses whether importing from China is still viable in the wake of rising tariffs and changing global dynamics. He explores the impact of tariffs on costs, advantages of Chinese manufacturing, and the quality of products sourced from China. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses...

Dave discusses the recent SEC allegations against Tai Lopez, who is accused of running a Ponzi scheme through his acquisition of legacy retail brands. He dives into the details of the accusations, the flaws in Lopez's business model, and comparisons to other entrepreneurs like Alex Hormozi. What happens to Tai Lopez now? Will he go to jail?    Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboa...

Dave dives into the world of fake Amazon reviews by purchasing a fake review for himself. He shares where he found a review broker, what the requirements were to purchase reviews, and the shocking surprise he found after.  We get a lot of spam in our Facebook groups about "review groups".  Its become so prevalent that we decided to actually dig in and see how their whole operation works.  And we d...