Navigating the Overwhelm: Brand Struggles in the Six-Figure Growth Phase

Are you stuck at six figures, unsure how to scale without burning your budget on expensive agencies or freelancers? You’re not alone. Most growing ecommerce brands face the same struggles—limited resources, information overload, and the stress of choosing the right growth strategies.

In this episode of the podcast, Richard and Grant Zanini, VP of Education at CTC (and founder of our ADmission program), break down how to break through from six to seven figures—without hiring an expensive marketing agency.

You’ll discover:

• Why hiring agencies often fail at this growth stage—and what you should do instead.

•  How to find the RIGHT advice in a world full of “gurus” and misinformation.

•  Practical ways to get direct, actionable support for your brand at a fraction of agency prices.

• Common pitfalls most entrepreneurs face at this critical stage and how to avoid them.

Ready to level up your ecommerce brand? Let’s dive in.

Show Notes:

• The ADmission portal is now only $97/mo. — check it out here.
• Go to Opensend.com/book-a-demo and start your 2-week trial for just $1.
• The Ecommerce Playbook mailbag is open — email us at podcast@commonthreadco.com to ask us any questions you might have about the world of ecomm