The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

Today, my guest is Kelcey Lehrich, a prolific entrepreneur running a thriving portfolio of ecommerce enterprises. We dissect the opportunities and hurdles in operating multiple ecommerce ventures, extending hands-on counsel and strategic guidance to listeners.    We delve into the key attributes of a successful business, the significance of revenue quality, and the untapped potential within distre...

Mike reflects on the podcast as we hit our 500th milestone episode by exploring the profound power of time. In this special solo episode, Mike delves into the importance of time in various aspects of life, including investment, business, and personal growth.    Welcome to this special milestone episode of the EcomCrew Podcast as we celebrate our 500th airing. Today, I'm putting on my philosophical...

Mike interviews ecommerce lawyer Steven Weigler, who shares his expert knowledge on the legal aspects of starting, growing, and exiting an e-commerce business. We delve into the importance of legal protection, due diligence, and having the right processes in place for e-commerce businesses.    Topics covered include intellectual property, privacy policies, product packaging, and governance, as wel...

The focus on today's episode is on the challenges faced by Amazon sellers, particularly from Chinese companies and sellers who engage in these practices.    Karl from Stonington Global joins the discussion to shed light on the lobbying efforts to educate lawmakers about these issues and advocate for a fairer e-commerce environment.    This episode highlights the importance of creating a level play...

In this EcomCrew Podcast episode, Daniel and I delve deep into the world of email marketing and retention marketing in the e-commerce industry. We share our their experiences and insights on why email marketing remains an essential tool for businesses, despite predictions of its decline.   We also touch on the importance of building community and trust with customers, and show successful examples...

In this EcomCrew Podcast episode, Daniel and I delve deep into the world of email marketing and retention marketing in the e-commerce industry. We share our their experiences and insights on why email marketing remains an essential tool for businesses, despite predictions of its decline.   We also touch on the importance of building community and trust with customers, and show successful examples...

In today's episode, Jake is back to discuss the findings from their annual State of the Amazon Seller Report; on topics like Amazon Seller Profitability, the effect of tariffs and freight costs on sourcing decisions, the changing landscape of Amazon advertising, and the importance of diversifying your online presence.   This comprehensive report surveys more than 2,000 Amazon sellers, providing cr...

With Seller Summit 2023 coming up in May, Mike and Steve Chou reflect on the value of events, revisit some of their favorite memories, and how its impacted their lives in more ways than one.    Masterminds are one of my favorite segments of a live event. Whether it be EcommerceFuel, Seller Summit, or whatever event that takes place, Masterminds give everyone an opportunity to voice out their probl...

Dave talks about his recent experience traveling back to China after three years of lockdown, from airport and visa requirements, things to do for ecommerce sellers, and cultural shifts.   China, the factory of the world, has once again opened its doors to foreigners after several years of lockdowns and COVID restrictions.   Fortunately for EcomCrew listeners, Dave just came back from his first tr...

Mike and Gary talk about the perks of expanding an Amazon business to Japan, including the actionable steps to get started.   Choosing the right marketplace is just as important as choosing which product to sell on Amazon. But there's one huge marketplace that US- and EU-based sellers may be sleeping on: Amazon Japan.    Amazon.co.jp is one of the biggest marketplaces no one is talking about, with...

"Every man has two lives, and the second starts when he realizes he has just one"— Confucius.   In this episode, I'll be talking about the recent passing of my cousin and longtime business partner Jay, and the valuable lessons I learned from taking care of him during his final days.    Dealing with the aftermath of a loss and the thought of one's own mortality can be difficult—even morbid—topics,...

Mike and Dave discuss the thought processes and nuances of their business goals for 2023 and beyond.   Setting a trajectory and an overarching vision for your ecommerce business is not as simple as it sounds. There are myriad factors that can influence how and why you set your goals and, more importantly, whether they are realistic and achievable for your company.    In this episode, Dave and I wi...

Mike and Kevin talk about the value of your time and setting priorities as an ecommerce influencer, the reward of being able to help other people out, and what the endgame is for recognized personalities in this space.    Being a recognized personality in ecommerce takes a toll, whether it be on your time, your energy, or even just struggling to manage your relationships with people. In this episo...

Mike and Dave reflect on 2022 as ecommerce entrepreneurs, including their biggest wins, failures, and general outlook moving forward.   2022 was a year of successes and challenges for ecommerce sellers—the industry is literally shifting right beneath our feet!   In this episode, Dave and I will take a closer look at how 2022 has been for us as ecommerce sellers, what with all that's going on betwe...

Mike and Ben do a rundown of EcomCrew's top podcast episodes of 2022, which includes a couple of pleasantly surprising entries this time around.   Last year was another one filled with insightful conversations with people from within (and some outside of) the ecommerce ecosystem. In this episode, our podcast editor Ben will join me for a rundown of EcomCrew's Best Podcast Episodes of 2022 where we...

Mike and Ben go over EcomCrew's Amazon ToS Handbook to answer some burning questions you might have as an ecommerce seller.   Being an Amazon seller is tough, and the fact that Amazon rarely ever gives categorical answers to sellers' questions does not make it easier. Matter of fact, Amazon's selling terms of service are almost always either vague, elusive, or downright contradictory.    This is w...

Mike and longtime China-based seller Cameron talk about the reality of the pandemic situation in China and how ecommerce sellers can plan their trips back to the factory of the world this year.   Whether you're only just starting out or are running an established ecommerce brand, there's a good chance that your business is tied to China one way or another. I myself visit Hong Kong and China to att...

Mike and Dave reveal the winners of EcomCrew's annual software poll, along with some juicy insights, trends analysis, and predictions for the future of SaaS.   It's that time of the year again!   In this episode, Dave and I will be revealing the winners (a couple of which you might not have expected) of last year's survey to find out the Best Amazon Seller Software across five categories: Product...

Mike and AccrueMe founder Don Henig take a walk down memory lane to talk about the biggest struggles that all entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them.    Entrepreneurship is a challenging endeavor. Getting your business off the ground, growing your company, and building relationships takes a lot of time and effort—not to mention the plethora of uncertainties you will face along the way.    In...

Mike and Omnisend Co-Founder Rytis Lauris discuss the most popular marketing channels for ecommerce businesses and how you can optimize your marketing campaigns.   Marketing is part and parcel of running an ecommerce business, but the industry is constantly changing and sellers who are constantly looking out for the most effective marketing methods are often the ones who are ahead of the curve.   ...

Happy New Year! We've been a little bit late with publishing this episode due to the holidays but we're back with the weekly releases.  Today, we're back with our monthly report for the month of November - we're going to stop with the monthly report blog posts but we do plan on keeping this tradition alive for the podcast, so stay tuned for more Brand Report episodes. Do let us know how you feel b...

Mike and Dave talk about the current environment of software tools in the ecommerce space; how it's grown, the leaps and bounds made throughout the years, and the pitfalls of some of these changes. 2022 has been a year of changes and innovations in the software space, and EcomCrew is once again polling sellers to find out the Best Amazon Seller Software across five categories: Keyword and Product...

About 18 months ago, Jodie Cook sold her business and wrote a book about the ten-year journey that led her there. She has determined the four main steps that help entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom without sacrificing personal time.   Timestamps: Jodie's e-commerce background - 2:40 The framework of The Ten Year Career - 4:39 How ego keeps your business from growing - 7:18 How to get from Exe...

Starting an Amazon business today is a completely different ball game compared to starting to sell in 2015. These days, you'll need more than just good-looking listings and great copy to hit that highly 7 or 8-figure revenue milestone.   I've invited fellow MDS member and 8-figure seller Talor Zamir to tell us exactly how he's built multiple businesses up to the 8-figure mark, how he got started i...

October was a busy month for both me and Dave as we work on preparing for Black Friday and making more improvements on all our brands. On top of that, we're also getting ready for 2023, so it's no surprise that we've run into some challenges along the way.   In particular, we've been dealing with Amazon's new inventory storage limits that affected most of our brands. In this episode, we talk about...