The real cost: budget and staffing

In this final 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 (Director of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) sit down together one last time to say goodbye.

After almost two years of recording, debating, and laughing the guys talk candidly about the decision to end the pod. They get real about the time, money, and energy it takes to produce a show at this level, how it started to compete with their businesses and personal lives, and why it felt like the right moment to step away.

There’s a lot of reflection in this episode. The fun moments. The unexpected lessons. The friendships that came out of doing this week after week. 

This isn’t a dramatic goodbye. It’s an honest one. A conversation about seasons, priorities, and knowing when to close a chapter, even when it’s been a good one.

Thank you for being part of the ASOM Pod. This is the final send, and it meant a lot.

And this isn’t the last time you’ll see us. We’re still very much a part of Commerce Roundtable. We’ll see you in Austin & San Diego!
Get your tickets at www.commerceroundtable.com

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Big shoutout to our sponsor who has supported us along the way and made this pod possible!

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00:00 Teaser Trailer

01:30 Introducing the Hosts One Last Time

04:00 Reflecting on the Journey and Challenges

06:15 The Realities of Podcasting

13:16 Lessons Learned and Future Insights

15:04 The Financial and Time Costs of Podcasting

15:42 The Importance of Niche and Audience

18:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections

19:56 Difficult Decisions and Different Paths

22:02 Reflecting on Personal and Professional Growth

23:06 Acknowledging Contributions and Changes

25:14 Final Thoughts and Farewells

27:53 Gratitude and Future Endeavors

31:59 Closing Remarks and Memories

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