ASOM Pod EP62: ASOM Updates - Behind the Scenes of Business and Life
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), and Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) get real about what it actually takes to scale in eCommerce and SaaS. Spoiler: it’s not cranking out products. The crew digs into how AI is cutting out busywork, the chaos (and occasional magic) of pulling off huge events, and why keeping investors in the loop builds way stronger partnerships. On top of that, you’ll hear candid updates on team shakeups, business pivots, and the not-so-glamorous restructures that come with chasing big growth.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How AI is reshaping agency workflows, productivity, and customer engagement.
- The hidden complexities (and lessons) of event management at scale.
- Key takeaways from navigating investment relationships and restructures.
- How personal business pivots translate into broader market lessons.
- Why communication, transparency, and adaptability matter more than ever when scaling.
Whether you’re launching your first brand, reshaping an agency, or chasing the next big investment play, this episode drops battle tested lessons on growth, grit, and why distribution wins every time.
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00:00 Teaser Trailer
04:59 John's Whatnot Experience
09:14 Bryan's SuperZoo Insights
16:18 Amer's App Development Pivot
20:44 Jimmy's Year in Review
28:02 John's Battle Games Challenge
34:49 Bryan's Media Spend Strategy
40:17 Amer's AI Initiatives
44:13 Autonomous Agents and Their Limitations
47:30 The Misconceptions About AI
50:13 Event Management Insights
01:06:09 Investment Reflections and Lessons
01:14:18 Restructuring for Growth
01:18:11 The Power of Distribution
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