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The Ecommerce Playbook Podcast

Hosted ByTaylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin

2020 transformed the world of ecommerce forever. For the modern DTC brand, the rewards have never been greater. But the waters have also never been choppier, and the way forward has never been more uncertain. So how do you navigate this dangerous new reality? No matter how you do it, you’d better not do it alone. That’s where the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast comes in — join Common Thread Collective’s Taylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin as they bring you guiding insights from across CTC’s portfolio of growing DTC businesses. Whether you need a clear view on the macro issues affecting the world.


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The Ecommerce Playbook | March Report Card: Did We Hit or Miss the Forecast

How did our clients actually perform in March 2025? On this episode of the podcast, Taylor and Richard break down the latest performance scorecard across our client portfolio—revealing exactly...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | 2025 Guide to Profitable META Media Buying

Meta’s ad platform has changed—again. In this episode, we break down the exact strategies we’re using at Common Thread Collective to drive profitable growth for ecommerce brands in 2025....

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Why 50 Brands Trust Our $5K Global Accelerator

What if you could get full funnel growth support, media buying, strategy, forecasting, creative direction, for just $5K/month on a month-to-month agreement? In this episode of the Podcast, Richard...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | How to Tailor Your Tariff Response: The 4-Part System

Tariffs are here—and they’re not hitting every brand the same. In this solo episode, Taylor walks through a critical 4 part framework designed to help ecommerce founders and operators...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Forget Stability—Chaos Is the New Normal

If you’re waiting for things to “go back to normal” in ecommerce… stop. In this episode, Taylor and Richard break down why chaos is no longer the exception  “it’s...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Tariffs, Sentiment & Spending: What the Data Says About Q2

In this episode of the Podcast, Richard is joined by Steve Rekuc, our Director of Data, for a deep dive into what Q1 taught us — and what’s coming...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Tariffs Are Here: We’re Offering Emergency Support

Emergency Update for Ecommerce Brands: Tariffs have arrived and they’re already impacting your bottom line. Costs are rising, margins shrinking, and uncertainty is high. But you’re not alone. In...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | YouTube Ads: The Underestimated Channel Driving Real Growth Right Now

Are you overlooking YouTube ads in your marketing strategy? On today’s podcast, we’re breaking down why most brands are significantly underestimating YouTube and how it’s quietly becoming the hidden...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | This Broke the Internet: The ChatGPT Update That Changed Everything

The future of ad creative just changed forever. In this episode of the Podcast, we break down the latest ChatGPT model update that literally broke the internet — and...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | The Four Biggest 6-figure Brand Struggles

Are you stuck at six figures, unsure how to scale without burning your budget on expensive agencies or freelancers? You’re not alone. Most growing ecommerce brands face the same...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Meta’s Andromeda: The Biggest Shift in Facebook Ads Since iOS14

Meta just flipped the script on media buying — and if you’re still running ads the old way, you’re already falling behind. In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | How D. Louise Went From Scrappy Start-Up To 8-Figure Jewelry Brand

In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast, we sit down with Jack Zamichides, CEO of D Louise, to explore the journey from a small, scrappy startup to a...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Unbiased eCom Forecasting Starts with a Reality Check

In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast, we’re diving into the crucial role of accurate forecasting in driving e-commerce growth — especially during challenging times. Inspired by our...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | How Taylor Holiday Views Influencer Marketing

In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast, we’re diving into influencer marketing and seeding—a foundational strategy that often gets overlooked in the rush to optimize ad accounts. This...

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The Ecommerce Playbook | How Tecovas’ CMO Uses Product to Unlock New Markets

This episode isn’t just about a viral Tecovas ad—it’s about the bigger picture of authentic marketing. We sit down with Krista Dalton, CMO of Tecovas, to break down the...

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