In this no-holds-barred conversation, Rick Watson sits down with Jo Baker, CEO of ShipperHQ, for a brutally honest discussion about the current state of e-commerce platforms. From Adobe’s struggles with Magento to Shopify’s enterprise ambitions and BigCommerce’s missed opportunities, nothing is off limits. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why Adobe needs to “stop apologizing for Magento”…
This week’s podcast kicks off with senior reporters Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels discussing Klarna’s latest earnings, which showed that a growing number of the BNPL service’s users defaulting on their loans. In other news, Dockers and The Vitamin Shoppe were both acquired by respective companies. Levi Strauss announced the sale of khakis maker Dockers…
As a kid, Brett Curry was fascinated by TV commercials. Now the owner of OMG Commerce, a leading ecommerce marketing agency, he says YouTube ads are similar. “A good TV ad often makes a good YouTube ad,” he stated. Host Eric Bandholz asked for details. What's a good YouTube ad strategy for ecommerce? How much…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck sits down with Dougie and Adam from Pilothouse to talk about how to properly structure YouTube ad campaigns for long-term brand growth. Dougie and Adam share the evolved Pilothouse perspective on YouTube—not as a direct response platform, but as a…
Massive acquisitions—from Skechers to Touchland to Foot Locker—aren’t just headline fodder; they reflect deeper shifts in how value is defined in commerce today. Phillip and Brian explore what this means for brand identity, consumer behavior, and retail strategy, while diving into everything from Ghost Nutrition’s licensing fallout to how Ozempic might reshape fashion trends. It’s all a signal: the future of commerce is being redrawn across culture, tech, and even your closet.
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Catharine Arnston, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits®—the pioneering brand bringing the power of algae to the forefront of wellness, energy, and longevity. After a deeply personal experience with a family health crisis, Catharine made it her mission to educate the world about the incredible health benefits of spirulina and chlorella—long before they became trendy.
In our conversation, Catharine shares the early days of discovering algae’s healing potential, what inspired her to build ENERGYbits, and why she believes algae is the most powerful superfood on the planet. We dive into the science behind spirulina and chlorella, the major obstacles she faced educating consumers, and how she’s grown ENERGYbits into a trusted brand used by athletes, biohackers, and wellness seekers worldwide. Catharine also opens up about the resilience it takes to build a movement from scratch, the leadership lessons she’s learned, and the habits that keep her going strong.
Whether you’re a health-focused founder, a nutrition enthusiast, or someone curious about building brands with real mission and impact, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.
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What happens after you sell the business you’ve spent over a decade building? In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend and returning guest Bill D’Alessandro, fresh off the sale of Natural Dog Company. Bill shares what it was like to finally exit after 12 years, how he’s thinking about investing his earnings, and…
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In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) and special guest Rytis Lauris (Co-Founder & CEO of Omnisend) come together for a candid and tactical conversation…
Is your brand truly set up for growth? Or just treading water? In this episode of the Podcast, Taylor and Richard introduce CTC’s brand new Strategic Growth Scorecard—a 7-metric framework designed to help you quickly assess the strength of your growth engine. You’ll learn: Why we replaced ROAS with IMR (Incremental Marginal Return) The key…
