Jim Herbert is the CEO at Patchworks, an eCommerce focused iPaaS who are all about helping you automate and streamline your data. Jim joins us to share why integration and automation are game-changers for eCommerce businesses in 2025, offering insights on how to simplify your tech stack and boost efficiency. If you’re looking…
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On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff checks in on the latest tariff and import tax policy changes that are impacting U.S.-based brands. Meanwhile, layoffs across the industry continue as companies like Amazon, Shopify and Kohl’s cut costs this month. Finally, Chili’s parent company, Brinker International, reported positive sales as the casual restaurant chain…
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Before Brexit, merchants could sell cross-border into the U.K. and mainland Europe with relative ease. Both belonged to the E.U. It's now more complex and expensive, with separate customs and taxes for each region — unless the shipments come from Northern Ireland. Through a Brexit exception, fulfillment companies (and merchants) in Northern Ireland can ship…
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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup AI is changing the way brands approach creative marketing. In this episode, Braydon from Pilothouse dives into how AI tools—especially custom GPTs—are transforming landing pages, ad creative, and brand storytelling. Key Takeaways: AI-Driven CRO: How custom GPTs optimize landing pages section by section for higher conversion rates. AI for…
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This week, we’re live-reacting to battles across culture. It’s DeepSeek vs. OpenAI, Millennials vs. Gen X, and Starbucks vs. Sharpies (Sharpies won). PLUS: The Flappy Bird effect drives an aftermarket of devices with TikTok access, yuppie culture booms, and Waymo strikes again.
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Interested in what a gap year with family looks like? About six months ago, I shared that my family and I were dialing back to embrace a year of intentional living and travel, focusing on creating lasting memories. Now, I’m back to give you a mid-year update on our adventures and learnings from this life-changing…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Ashley Murphy, Co-Founder and CEO of NEAT Method. Ashley turned her passion for organization into North America’s largest home organization company, with over 100 boutique franchises and an exclusive product line. NEAT Method is celebrating 15 years of creating calm and order in homes, and now Ashley is sharing her expertise in a new book launching in January 2025.
Ashley takes us through her journey, from co-founding NEAT Method to scaling it into a prestige lifestyle brand. We explore the impact of organization on health and happiness, the challenges of maintaining quality across franchises, and how Ashley balances innovation with staying true to NEAT’s mission. If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, the power of organization, or building a purpose-driven brand, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show!
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Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/643
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We’re bringing you the exclusive recording of our live Watson Weekend event at NRF 2025, featuring Rick, Jess, Nick, and our special guest Michael Jones, CEO of Candle Science. Get ready for insights, bold predictions, and even a dance party. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac – https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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2024 was all about getting the fundamentals right—fixing tracking, managing costs, and ensuring brands could survive in a tough market. But 2025? It’s time to WIN. In this episode, we break down the strategy behind breaking the model—moving beyond predictable growth and pushing into new frontiers of scale. Luke Austin, VP of Ecommerce Strategy at…
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In this episode of the ASOM Pod hosts John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan McDonald (Director of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride), and Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer & Founder of Sendlane) take a deep dive into the evolving world of sales, breaking down why the traditional hard-sell approach…
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