ASOM Pod EP28: Hot Takes and Predictions for eCommerce in 2025
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) dive headfirst into bold predictions for 2025. Covering everything from the rise of subscription-based businesses to the seismic shifts driven by AI, the crew explores the future of eCommerce, social commerce, and beyond.
With their trademark humor and sharp insights, they debate the continued dominance of Shopify, the challenges of creator-led brands, and whether live shopping will finally break through in the U.S. They also tackle weighty topics like quantum computing, tariffs, and how economic and political shifts will reshape global markets.
What You’ll Learn:
The future of subscription models: Will they dominate or decline? Why cryptocurrencies may revolutionize eCommerce How AI and AGI are reshaping team structures and business efficiencies The growing importance of creator-led brands and social commerce Tariffs, global production shifts, and the challenges for brands relying on cheap goods Predictions on Google’s relevance, quantum computing, and the impact of generational shifts Why live shopping might finally take off in the U.S. The potential implications of a TikTok ban and its aftermath
This episode is packed with expert opinions, thought-provoking debates, and predictions that will have you rethinking your strategies for this new year.
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Big thanks to Omnisend for sponsoring the pod! With 125,000+ eCommerce merchants, Omnisend is the all-in-one email & SMS marketing platform built to deliver seamless, personalized experiences with ease. Learn more at https://www.omnisend.com/
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00:00 Teaser Trailer
01:52 Intro to The ASOM Pod
04:33 2025 Predictions
10:06 Subscription Models Debate
16:51 Cryptocurrency and eCommerce
20:31 Rise of Creator-led Brands
22:21 SaaS Market Shifts
33:46 Debating Meta's Future in Social Commerce
34:47 Historical Comparison: Google vs. Meta
36:02 The Decline of Google Search and Rise of AI
37:14 Generational Shifts in Internet Usage
38:26 The Future of Google and Quantum Computing
40:01 Challenges for Brands Relying on Cheap Goods
42:35 Tariffs and Global Production Diversification
47:09 Shopify's Dominance and Social Commerce
48:37 The Potential TikTok Ban and Its Implications
52:13 Live Shopping's Breakthrough in the U.S.
54:58 AI and AGI Transforming Team Structures
01:00:36 Predictions for Brand Survival and Market Trends
01:01:39 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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