The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

Dave reveals Amazon's Q3 2025 earnings report, and what it means for e-commerce sellers while focusing on their e-commerce growth, advertising revenue, and third-party seller services. Dave talks about the implications of these numbers for sellers and the overall market. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Timestamps 00:00 - Amazon's Q3 2025 Earnings Overview 04:26 - Advertising Growth Insights 07:55 - Third-Party Seller Services and Fees 10:39 - Amazon's Workforce and Delivery Service Challenges 14:56 - Generative AI Tools for Sellers 16:28 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

Dave talks about how the tariffs have impacted his business personally and how he plans to address these challenges. He talks about how you can save your profit margins by manufacturing locally or manufacturing in house (at least by experimenting), and expanding to other marketplaces or countries to save some of that profit margin. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Tariffs have been a significant cost for Amazon businesses, which have ultimately eaten away at profit margins. Timestamps 00:00 - Navigating Tariffs: An Overview 02:50 - Five-Step Strategy for Local Manufacturing 05:52 - Identifying Products for Local Production 08:54 - Leveraging Technology for Efficient Manufacturing 11:47 - Exploring Chemical Products and Local Manufacturing 14:46 - Advantages of Local Manufacturing in E-commerce 16:52 - Diversifying Markets Beyond the US 21:11 - Strategies for Higher Margins and Payment Terms 24:48 - Navigating Tariffs and Legal Considerations As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

Amazon's new FBA fees for 2026 are causing a stir among sellers. The claim of an average increase of only 8 cents per unit is challenged as the reality presents much larger impacts, especially on small standard items. The podcast breaks down fee changes by product size and price tiers, revealing significant increases for higher-priced goods. Interestingly, bulky items see some decreases, albeit with new packaging risks. The discussion also touches on Amazon's aim to keep prices low, impacting sellers' strategies moving forward.

The podcast dives into the puzzling decline of Chinese sellers on Amazon. It explores how many are shifting to U.S. LLCs to evade strict tax regulations in China. The discussion highlights the panic among sellers due to new tax reporting rules and how these changes impact their operational strategies. Listeners learn about the 'golden tax' system and the misleading nature of seller statistics, revealing that many still operate from China while appearing as U.S. entities. It's an intriguing look at the evolving landscape of e-commerce.

Is importing from China still viable? The discussion dives into the impact of rising tariffs and how they vary by product. Dave highlights that despite challenges, China's manufacturing is still competitive compared to Vietnam and India. He points out that currency devaluation has kept prices stable, while factories, eager for business due to an economic slowdown, are offering better terms. The podcast also explores the long-term risks of sourcing from China and suggests that while opportunities exist now, diversifying sourcing options may be wise for the future.

Dive into the world of business controversies as SEC allegations against Tai Lopez take center stage. Discover how Lopez and his partner allegedly manipulated investor funds in a Ponzi scheme, misleading many about their brand acquisitions. Explore the intricacies of their business model—turning bankrupt retail brands into e-commerce ventures. Understand the possible legal repercussions and intriguing comparisons to other entrepreneurs, all while examining audience reactions to these shocking claims.

Dave explores the shady world of fake Amazon reviews by purchasing one himself. He delves into how review brokerages operate, their pricing, and the surprising processes involved. Through his firsthand experience, he uncovers interactions with brokers and the red flags in reviewer profiles. The discussion highlights the massive scale of fake reviews and how Amazon is attempting to combat this issue. With ethical considerations at the forefront, Dave urges sellers and consumers to steer clear of buying faux reviews.

Join Meenu Seda, CEO of IMGadgets, as she reveals her journey selling on Temu in Canada. Meenu shares insights on the unique commission structure and delivery methods that differentiate Temu from Amazon. She discusses effective marketing strategies and the importance of high-converting listings, alongside how reviews and customer service operate on the platform. Learn about the competitive landscape and the advantages local sellers have over international counterparts, as well as the impact of Temu on sales growth.

Dave pitches 3 ecommerce trend predictions that he thinks is going to happen within the next 3 years, why he thinks its going to happen, and the opportunity that lies ahead for you. Get mystery shopped for your brand and 2 competitors of your choice FOR FREE! Stord will provide a detailed report that outlines the specific areas you are out performing your competitors and where your competitors are outperforming you. Learn how your consumers truly experience your brand today! There are some massive opportunities in e-commerce within the next few years. Amazon has been investing a lot into a specific category, which means that customers will be getting a lot of targeted ads for this category within and outside of Amazon. This is just one of the predictions we have in store for you today. Another prediction that we think is going to see massive popularity on Amazon is based on its popularity in Asia. While not as prevalent in the North American markets, this certain strategy has been seeing massive numbers in customer acquisition and average order value specifically. Here's some timestamps down below to get into the predictions! Timestamps 00:00 - E-Commerce Predictions for the Next Three Years 01:57 - How This Strategy Saw Massive Success in E-Commerce 07:29 - The Gambling Trend 11:49 - The Next Big Category in Amazon As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

In this episode, Dave delves into the business model and financial performance of Pattern.com, a previous guest on the podcast and the biggest seller on Amazon, as they prepare to go public. He talks about why Pattern's business model is a little odd, and their business statistics like revenue and profit margins. Will Pattern be able to go public? Here's what Dave thinks. Get mystery shopped for your brand and 2 competitors of your choice FOR FREE! Stord will provide a detailed report that outlines the specific areas you are out performing your competitors and where your competitors are outperforming you. Learn how your consumers truly experience your brand today! Pattern.com is one of the biggest sellers on Amazon, among Anker and Sports Research. They are one of the few sellers on Amazon to make it to the top while also filing to go public, but will Pattern succeed? Personally, I'm not so sure. They have a little bit of an odd business model while also marketing themselves a little oddly. The Big Takeaway Pattern is one the largest sellers on Amazon, who shifted from selling their own products to becoming exclusive distributors. As an exclusive distributor, Pattern buys inventory instead of taking it on consignment. Their revenue growth is significant, but profit margins are low. Comparing against traditional straightforward business accelerators, analysis shows competitors have better profit margins. The company markets itself as a SaaS provider, but operates more of a brand accelerator. The market for brand accelerators is becoming crowded which will make it hard for Pattern to receive new clients consistently. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Pattern's IPO and Business Model 05:04 - Financial Performance and Profit Margins 09:49 - Comparative Analysis with Other Companies 14:59 - Do we think Pattern can go public? As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!