Could the current wave of tariffs actually help U.S. eCommerce sellers? In this episode, I’m joined by longtime ECF member Aaron Rubin, founder of ShipHero, to explore a counterintuitive take on how recent tariff changes might level the playing field for American brands. Aaron shares his insights on de minimis reform, market dynamics, and why…
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In this episode, Toni and I reflect on YouTube’s 20-year anniversary and why not doing video is one of the biggest mistakes you can make in 2025. We share personal regrets, real success stories from our students, and the exact strategies we’re using to grow new channels from scratch. Whether you’re selling physical products, digital…
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Are you drowning in marketing data from too many platforms? Feeling uncertain about where your ad dollars are actually driving results, especially after the iOS 14 tracking shakeup? Maybe you suspect wasted spend but can’t pinpoint exactly where or why? You’re definitely not alone. Many Shopify merchants grapple with fragmented data, inaccurate attribution, and the…
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Jon-Mark “JM” Craddock is the CEO of La Matera, a premium direct-to-consumer brand elevating craftsmanship and authenticity in a market crowded by fast fashion. With hands-on expertise in brand building, supply chain management, and Ecommerce growth, JM draws on his experience at high-growth brands like Chubbies, Marine Layer, and Tuckernuck to scale La Matera while…
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Are you feeling the weight of rising tariffs and wondering how to adapt your business? In this “State of Play” episode, I’m joined by my good friend Steve Chou to unpack the latest challenges shaking up the eCommerce world, from geopolitical tensions to the rapid pace of AI and automation. We dive into how these…
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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 one’s talking about.
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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…
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Erin Murray is the Chief Brand Officer at Mad Rabbit, a fast-growing tattoo skincare brand reshaping the way consumers and professional artists approach post-ink care. With deep expertise in brand storytelling, product development, and digital strategy, Erin has helped propel Mad Rabbit to quadruple sales year-over-year and expand from a direct-to-consumer model into major retail…
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Do you ever feel like hiring a marketing agency is more hassle than help? You’re not alone – agencies are a hot topic in the ECF community, and not always in a good way. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Simonson, longtime agency founder and ad expert, to talk candidly about what makes…
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Paul Chambers is the Co-Founder of SubSummit, the world’s largest conference dedicated to subscription, membership, and recurring revenue models in the direct-to-consumer space. With over 20 years of experience in subscription commerce, including launching Gentleman’s Box in the early 2000s, Paul brings a rare blend of operator insight and community-building expertise to the challenges of…
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