Honest Ecommerce

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Honest ECommerce | 333 | Growing a Brand With Zero Ecommerce Toolkits | with Samantha Rose

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Sam Rose, founder of Endless Commerce and managing partner at Hologram Capital. Sam is a multi-exit founder and operator who turned firsthand frustrations with scaling DTC brands into a powerful commerce stack that helps multi-channel brands grow smarter and faster.

We talk about the challenges brands face when growing beyond DTC, acquiring and restructuring distressed but high-potential brands, enabling modern retail infrastructure, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 333 | Growing a Brand With Zero Ecommerce Toolkits | with Samantha Rose

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Honest ECommerce | 332 | Turning a Tree-Planting Mission Into a Global Brand | with Derrick Emsley

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Derrick Emsley, Co-founder and CEO of Tentree and Co-founder of Veritree. Derrick is a mission-driven founder who turned a passion for reforestation into a globally recognized apparel brand that plants ten trees for every product sold, nearly 100 million trees and counting.

We talk about building a purpose-led brand from day one, using community and values to scale without paid ads, launching a tech platform to bring transparency to reforestation, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 332 | Turning a Tree-Planting Mission Into a Global Brand | with Derrick Emsley

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Honest ECommerce | 331 | Persistence Powers Long-Term Growth | with Celeste Hilling

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Celeste Hilling, Founder and CEO of Skin Authority. Celeste is a pioneering leader in skin health technology, combining biotech innovation with direct-to-consumer strategy to deliver immune-boosting skincare that goes beyond surface-level beauty.

We talk about scaling through emotional customer loyalty, why hiring for your blind spots unlocks growth, overcoming early founder self-doubt, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 331 | Persistence Powers Long-Term Growth | with Celeste Hilling

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Tweaking Tariffs to Maximize Margins Legally with Izzy Rosenzweig

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Izzy Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Portless. With Portless, he’s helping Ecommerce and DTC brands fulfill customer orders directly from China, cutting delivery times, deferring taxes, and unlocking serious cash flow advantages.

We talk about how brands can still legally leverage De minimis after May 2, the ripple effects of rising tariffs on China and global supply chains, how to optimize fulfillment to stay competitive, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Tweaking Tariffs to Maximize Margins Legally with Izzy Rosenzweig

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Honest ECommerce | 330 | Self-Care Powers Sustainable Growth | with Mark Murrell

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Mark Murrell, Founder and Chief Curator of Get Maine Lobster and Black Point Seafood. Mark is a seasoned operator with deep experience scaling premium direct-to-consumer seafood brands, mastering dock-to-doorstep logistics, customer loyalty, and operational efficiency. He specializes in making high-end products accessible nationwide while building sustainable, customer-first businesses.

We talk about how he ships live lobster across the country, how Get Maine Lobster earned over 16,000 five-star reviews, how personal resilience shaped his approach to brand building, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 330 | Self-Care Powers Sustainable Growth | with Mark Murrell

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Honest ECommerce | 329 | Strong Teams Start With Honest Founders | with Brian Anderson

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Brian Anderson, a seasoned CEO and entrepreneur with deep experience scaling consumer brands across fitness, wellness, supplements, outdoor, and travel. He specializes in helping founder-led businesses grow, streamline operations, and position for lucrative exits.

We talk about why founders bring in outside CEOs to reach the next stage, stepping into startups to unlock growth and efficiency, what investors actually look for in leadership during fundraising or acquisition, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 329 | Strong Teams Start With Honest Founders | with Brian Anderson

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Using SEO Data to Drive Shopify Revenue Gains with Kai Davis

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Kai Davis, founder of Double Your Ecommerce and KeywordMagic.ai. Kai helps Shopify merchants increase their organic revenue with SEO, email, and content delivering bespoke strategies without the fluff or middlemen.

We talk about the biggest missed SEO opportunities Shopify stores face at the start of the year, how to plan a seasonal marketing calendar that actually drives traffic, why collection and product page refreshes should be a quarterly habit, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Using SEO Data to Drive Shopify Revenue Gains with Kai Davis

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Honest ECommerce | 328 | Turning Sports Updates Into Automated Revenue | with Jamie Mottram

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Jamie Mottram. Jamie is an entrepreneur, digital media veteran, and President of BreakingT, the fastest licensed sports fan apparel brand in the land.

We talk about how BreakingT turns fan excitement into quick-turn product launches, why even overserved sports fans are hungry for real-time merch, what it takes to balance DTC, Amazon, and wholesale channels, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 328 | Turning Sports Updates Into Automated Revenue | with Jamie Mottram

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Honest ECommerce | 327 | Trusting Real Experience Over Credentials | with Jon-Mark Craddock

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Jon-Mark Craddock, the entrepreneur, brand builder, and CEO of La Matera, where he’s scaling a premium DTC brand with a focus on craftsmanship and authenticity, leveraging his experience at high-growth eCommerce brands like Chubbies, Marine Layer, and Tuckernuck.

We talk about how JM found La Matera and navigated the SBA-backed acquisition process, the first major moves he made as CEO to put his stamp on the brand, how he balances DTC growth strategies while preserving craftsmanship, the biggest challenges of growing a niche brand, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 327 | Trusting Real Experience Over Credentials | with Jon-Mark Craddock

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Honest ECommerce | 326 | Creating Experiences That Ads Can’t Buy | with Erin Murray

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Erin Murray, the Chief Brand Officer at Mad Rabbit, leading the charge by propelling the brand to new heights through innovative storytelling, product development, and comprehensive digital strategies.

We talk about Erin’s path into marketing, what led to Mad Rabbit’s explosive growth, how to build a brand that connects both digitally and at retail, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 326 | Creating Experiences That Ads Can’t Buy | with Erin Murray

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Creating Connections That Can’t Happen Online with Paul Chambers

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Paul Chambers, Co-Founder of SubSummit, the world’s largest conference dedicated to subscription, membership, and recurring revenue in the DTC space, with over two decades of experience in the subscription commerce economy.

We talk about how SubSummit grew from a founder meetup into a global platform, how they curate content that tracks the evolution of subscriptions, how recurring revenue is reshaping Ecommerce, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Creating Connections That Can’t Happen Online with Paul Chambers

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Honest ECommerce | 325 | Regaining Brand Clarity After Trend Overload | with Demi Marchese

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Demi Marchese, Founder and Head of Brand at 12th Tribe.

We talk about how she scaled brand voice using AI, built systems to support sustainable growth, stayed focused through trend overload, and empowered her team to drive toward a 9-figure business and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | 325 | Regaining Brand Clarity After Trend Overload | with Demi Marchese

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Honest ECommerce | 324 | Investing in Product Before Spending on Growth | with Robert Cardiff

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Robert Cardiff. He is a serial entrepreneur and investor, and the co-founder and COO of Laundry Sauce, an 8-figure DTC CPG brand reinventing how consumers experience laundry.

We talk about identifying white space in legacy categories, turning a viral meme into a high-end product, raising millions off a single anchor video before making a single sale, navigating manufacturing without big-brand backing, and so much more!

Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Growing Your Brand Beyond Technical Fixes with Sia Karamalegos

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Sia Karamalegos. She is a freelance developer and web performance engineer, a Google Developer Expert in web technologies, and formerly worked on the Shopify performance team.

We talk about the difference between Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals, why site performance matters for bounce and conversion rates—not just SEO, how ThemeVitals collects and uses real-world data to benchmark Shopify themes, and how both merchants and theme developers can use it to make better performance decisions and so much more!

Honest ECommerce | 323 | Creating Brand Experiences Beyond Ecommerce | with Jiake Liu

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Jiake Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Outer, a brand revolutionizing outdoor living by reimagining furniture and transforming backyards into immersive, functional spaces.

We talk about reinventing outdoor living, what life after Shark Tank has been like, the power of crowdsourced showrooms, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Tweaking Tariffs to Maximize Margins Legally with Izzy Rosenzweig

Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Using SEO Data to Drive Shopify Revenue Gains with Kai Davis

Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Creating Connections That Can’t Happen Online with Paul Chambers

Honest ECommerce | 325 | Regaining Brand Clarity After Trend Overload | with Demi Marchese

Honest ECommerce | 324 | Investing in Product Before Spending on Growth | with Robert Cardiff

Honest ECommerce | Bonus Episode: Growing Your Brand Beyond Technical Fixes with Sia Karamalegos

Honest ECommerce | 323 | Creating Brand Experiences Beyond Ecommerce | with Jiake Liu

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