Fri, 27 October 2023
Is leadership truly the hardest part of running a business? In this episode, we explore this topic with Dave Kline, the owner of MgmtAccelerator.com who honed his leadership insights at one of the world’s largest hedge funds. Listen in as Dave shares the “radical candor” model used at Bridgewater that helps to retain top talent, as well as whether this same approach is applicable for most companies. We also look at common pitfalls when it comes to hiring, the art of nurturing leadership within teams, and how leaders can be more intentional about developing their people. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3FrE0rP 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. |
Fri, 20 October 2023
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. |
Fri, 13 October 2023
As Amazon faces groundbreaking legal challenges, what does it mean for the broader eCommerce landscape? In this special episode, I'm thrilled to be joined once again by Bill D’Alessandro, owner of NaturalDogCompany.co, one of the voices behind the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast, and undeniably one of our most cherished co-hosts. Together, we’re diving into the ongoing buzz around Amazon and its monumental recent lawsuit, trying to make sense of what it really means. Listen in as we discuss some of the looming questions surrounding Amazon: Is it truly a monopoly? Should the behemoth be either broken up or regulated? We also delve into what it means to be classified as a monopoly, the current happenings with Amazon in light of the lawsuit, and whether such legal actions are ultimately in the best interest of consumers. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/46GXHYv 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. |
Fri, 6 October 2023
Ever wondered about the highs and lows of being in the eCommerce game? In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Bill D’Alessandro, arguably our most frequent co-host, for a candid conversation on our biggest wins and losses in the business world. Together, we dive into the significance of strategy, size, and timing when thinking of buying and the critical role of having a niche. Listen in as we share our three biggest wins and our three biggest losses, including one of the biggest misses of Bill’s eCommerce career. He also shares what it’s like to sell seven brands at once (and the approach he took to manage the sales), how to use personality profiles to hack your hiring process, and why sometimes timing is everything. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/mpyn2wze 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. |