In this insightful episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with Jhana Li (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhana-li), founder of Spyglass Ops, to tackle one of the biggest challenges holding back growing businesses: operational constraints. While many entrepreneurs excel at product development and marketing, they often hit a ceiling when it comes to building operational…
In this episode, Toni and I break down how tariffs and trade wars are quietly reshaping global commerce and what that means for your business and your wallet. From rising costs to supply chain chaos, we unpack the billion-dollar consequences no…
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Courtney Claghorn, Founder of SUGARED + BRONZED—the nation’s premier destination for expert sugaring hair removal and custom sunless tanning. What started in 2010 as a bootstrapped side project has grown into a category-defining brand that’s changing how we think about beauty services—making them more natural, consistent, and luxurious.
During our conversation, Courtney shares what led her to create SUGARED + BRONZED, how she turned a gap in the market into a thriving business, and the mindset it takes to scale without losing the soul of the brand. We explore the early challenges of bootstrapping, the strategy behind building a strong service-based brand, and the delicate balance between creative integrity and growth.
Whether you’re a beauty industry founder or someone looking to build a standout brand from scratch, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.
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Are you feeling like your Shopify brand could be doing more—maybe you’re struggling to connect the dots between your channels, or you know you’re not getting the most out of your existing customers? You’re not alone. So many brands sense there’s untapped growth, but with commerce evolving so quickly, it’s tough to know what to…
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. You’ll learn: Why cost caps alone won’t cut it anymore How we’re adapting bidding strategies to Meta’s new algorithm The role of creative diversification in targeting…
In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks engages with Sander Mangel and Dennis Höting from Shopware to discuss the evolution of the Shopware Community Hub. They explore the importance of community engagement, the development journey of the hub, and the commitment to providing quality educational content. The conversation highlights the significance of building connections within the open-source ecosystem and the value of shared knowledge and expertise among community members. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of interaction within a community hub, emphasizing the value of contributions and recognition. They explore the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, highlighting how different individuals are driven by various factors. The discussion also covers the development of a community hub aimed at fostering engagement and collaboration, as well as the significance of learning pathways and community contributions. Finally, they share their aspirations for the future of the community hub and the impact it can have on its users.
Jenica Oliver is the Founder and Fractional CMO at Blueprint Marketing Group, a certified women- and minority-owned marketing consultancy helping CPG brands scale through omnichannel expansion. With over 20 years of marketing experience, she has held…
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!
