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Andrew Youderian | e-Commerce Entrepreneur
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Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 4min

Leadership Wisdom from a Bridgewater Associates Veteran

Dave Kline, a Bridgewater Associates veteran, shares leadership insights including the 'radical candor' model used at Bridgewater, pitfalls in hiring, nurturing leadership within teams, and intentional people development.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 40min

Streamlining Ops as a Newly Hired COO

Ever wondered how the perfect blend of email marketing and operations can elevate an eCommerce business? In this episode, I'm joined by Karly Craig, author of Email is Not Dead, COO of MiniKatana.com, and Co-Founder of email marketing agency TequilaSunrise.co. Karly has been on my radar for quite some time, and I’m excited to dive deep into email marketing, operations, and systems building today. Listen in as she shares her unique journey into the eCommerce world, as well as the processes that were most instrumental when she was onboarded as COO of MiniKatana.com. We also discuss the most important thing any business owner can do before bringing on a COO, the toughest challenges of systematizing (and how to tackle them), and her experience transitioning to 3PL. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3PKmJ25 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 48min

Is Amazon a Monopoly?

Bill D’Alessandro, owner of NaturalDogCompany.co and co-host of Acquisitions Anonymous, discusses the ongoing buzz around Amazon's recent lawsuit and the implications for the eCommerce landscape. They explore whether Amazon is truly a monopoly, the possibility of breaking it up or regulating it, and the legal actions' impact on consumers. They also touch on topics like unfair pricing, intellectual property infringement, and the debate about Amazon's convenience versus anti-competitiveness.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 55min

Biggest Wins and Losses from 15 Years in Business

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their biggest wins and losses in the eCommerce industry, including the significance of strategy, size, and timing. They also talk about selling multiple brands, using personality profiles for hiring, and the importance of owning less. Additionally, they highlight the value of podcasts and social media in the industry, the benefits of their private community, and the challenges of managing multiple sales processes. They emphasize the importance of hiring the right people and share their excitement for upcoming events and consulting services.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 20min

The Top Lessons Learned From 500 Episodes

Reflecting on 500 podcast episodes, the hosts discuss the value of direct mediums, not judging others, targeting a niche audience, and being concise in conversations. They express gratitude to listeners and mention future episodes on technical aspects of e-commerce.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 53min

Taming the Chaos in Your Business

Ever wondered how focusing on business processes can transform not just your business, but also your life? In this episode, I’m joined by Layla Pomper, CEO of ProcessDriven.co, a company that takes geeking out on business processes to a whole new level. Layla and her team offer deep insights on how to structure and implement processes in your business—everything you need to grow, scale, and avoid catastrophic failure. Listen in as Layla shares her secrets for maintaining an email-free company culture, garnering team buy-in for new processes, and understanding why SOPs are crucial for both scaling businesses and established companies. She also reveals how she leverages automation bots and AI to streamline operations and offers advice on avoiding common mistakes in business processes. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/m7fy2vun  Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 59min

Small Changes, Big Impact: SEO Schema and 80/20 Website Redesigns

Have you ever wondered how the right SEO and website design can elevate your eCommerce game? Today, I'm joined by Ilana Davis, the mastermind behind IlanaDavis.com, who specializes in JSON for Shopify, CRO, and all things technical SEO. Join us as we dive deep into the nuances of SEO, the power of effective website redesigns, and the interesting world of markup and schema. Listen in as Ilana breaks down the evolution of SEO over recent years, demystifies JSON and schema markups, and shares valuable insights on structured data. We also discuss the top elements to focus on for your site, when to really consider a comprehensive website redesign, and why it’s okay if you don’t rank on the first page of Google. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: bit.ly/3ED76nT Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 27min

The Ultimate Tech Stack for eCommerce Excellence

This podcast episode explores the tech stack behind financial management for eCommerce businesses, including tools like Xero and Expensify. The host shares their journey with Mercury, a financial software that has improved their eCommerce finances. They discuss credit card strategies, managing cash reserves, and the importance of specific financial statements. The podcast also covers topics like banking and accounting for eCommerce, taxes, income, expenses, and cash flow statements. Join the eCommerce Fuel community for access to forums and events.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 58min

A Proven Playbook for Rapidly Accelerating Brand Growth (Rerun)

Leo Caracas, Managing Director & Co-Founder at GoCase.com, shares his strategies for scaling a business in the phone case market. He discusses the challenges faced, importance of a solid team, and attributes for evaluating growth viability. Topics include design customization options, key metrics for success, creating desire through demand generation, and an innovative company model.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 59min

Hitting 8-Figures in Two Years with Organic Short-Form Video (Rerun)

Isaac Medoris, owner of MiniKatana.com, reveals how he built an 8-figure brand in just two years through short-form video. In this podcast, Isaac discusses the power of video as a sales medium, important metrics for video success, and opportunities with platforms like YouTube and TikTok. He also shares insights on building an e-commerce community and the advantages YouTube offers for content creators.

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