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Taylor Holiday

CEO of Common Thread Collective, a company that helps e-commerce brands grow. He shares his insights on brand growth, marketing strategies, and the impact of AI.

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May 13, 2025 • 1h 15min

E059: Meta Shifts, Margins & Smarter Growth with Taylor Holiday

Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective and e-commerce growth expert, shares game-changing insights on brand strategies. He discusses the evolving landscape of Meta advertising and how brands must adapt to tighter margins and shifting consumer behavior. Taylor emphasizes the importance of a margin-first approach to media spending and highlights why creative campaigns and disciplined execution are pivotal for success. He also explores the role of AI in marketing, foreseeing a leaner, faster future for teams as technology shapes the industry.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 50min

Season 5, Episode 17: MDM Mailbag #1 (with Taylor Holiday)

Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective and a key figure in DTC Twitter, dives into the pressing issues in e-commerce advertising. He discusses how tariffs are forcing brands to change strategies amid declining consumer confidence. The conversation also sheds light on the evolving business models post-COVID-19, moving from percentage-based to fixed pricing. Holiday tackles the skepticism surrounding Apple’s data strategies and the intricate dynamics of mediation in app auctions, emphasizing the need for transparency and innovative approaches in digital marketing.
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 5min

It's a slow spiral to death. Avoiding commoditization with Taylor Holiday.

Taylor Holiday, co-founder of Common Thread Collective, shares his journey from professional baseball to entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges faced by e-commerce businesses and emphasizes the need for innovative marketing strategies. The conversation delves into the importance of brand equity, intellectual property, and aligning financial and marketing incentives for success. Taylor also predicts future trends in direct-to-consumer markets, highlighting the impact of AI and the necessity of collaboration across teams to navigate cash flow and margin challenges.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 50min

Taylor Holiday Thinks Ecom Is A TERRIBLE Business

In this engaging discussion, Taylor Holiday, Founder and CEO of Common Thread Collective, challenges the viability of e-commerce as a business model. He dives into the pain points facing 7–9 figure brands, like margin compression and customer acquisition costs. The conversation explores how AI, particularly ChatGPT, is altering buyer behavior and the importance of strong storytelling for brands. Taylor also emphasizes the need for strategic innovation and solid fundamentals to navigate today’s saturated market, making for a thought-provoking listen.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 40min

Ep 487: The Future of E-Commerce Growth: Profitability, Product Expansion & Smarter Ad Spend with Taylor Holiday

Taylor Holiday, Managing Partner at Common Thread Collective, discusses the evolving landscape of e-commerce growth. He emphasizes the need for brands to pivot from revenue chasing to focusing on profitability and sustainable development. Taylor shares insights on efficient ad spending, the significance of launching new products for growth, and how AI can enhance agency operations. He also touches on the future of Meta Ads and the benefits of maintaining a lean yet talented team in navigating the complex market.

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