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…
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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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…
In this episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with with award-winning entrepreneur Leah Garcia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-garcia-592988/), founder of Nulastin (https://nulastin.com/). Leah has a remarkable journey building a beauty brand with shocking retention numbers—80% blended returning revenue and 65% subscription-based customers. From her bootstrapped beginnings (going from zero to $17.5M before hiring…
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!
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Rebecca Egger, Co-Founder and CEO of Little Otter—a fast-growing digital mental health platform built specifically for children and families. Created alongside her mother, internationally renowned child psychiatrist, Dr. Helen Egger, Rebecca has combined cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise to reimagine mental health care for ages 0–18.
In our conversation, Rebecca shares what led her to build a platform rooted in empathy and accessibility. We dive into what makes Little Otter different, how it’s changing the landscape of pediatric mental health, and why whole-family care is the future. Rebecca also opens up about the challenges of launching during the pandemic, co-founding a business with her mom, and the misunderstood realities of childhood mental health.
If you’re curious about building mission-driven companies, scaling in health tech, or creating impact in underserved spaces, you’ll love this conversation. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.
Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks.
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Wooden nickels, gilded sovereigns, and a juke-joint cash drawer. We peel back the layers of Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS to show how currency turns into control—and why plantation scrip still echoes in today’s loyalty points. Get the full breakdown and bonus notes with Future Commerce Plus.
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