eComFuel Podcast

Today we're diving into the story of Kira Karmazin, a former VP of Merchandising for Carter's, Gap, and Victoria's Secret who took her knowledge of working at really high levels of fashion and the garment industry and started her own business, KiraGrace.com. Not only has she been able to gain a better work-life balance through entrepreneurship, but she's also built something incredibly cool at the same time. Listen in as Kira discusses how she optimized for work-life balance through entrepreneurship, what might surprise you about the inner workings of fashion retail, and what she learned from her time at Victoria's Secret. We also dive into what her small but mighty team looks like, how she has positioned and leveraged KiraGrace.com as a lifestyle brand, and where the opportunities lie in the fashion industry. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3ZeqVKp 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.

Who said making more money had to be boring? Sharoon Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fulfil.io, an ERP built for larger 7-figure, 8-figure, and 9-figure brands that helps them scale by leveraging efficiencies and automations. He joins the show today to geek out about all things ERP and not just why you should have one, but also how it could completely transform your business. Sharoon's experience in building Fulfil.io has given him valuable insight into what it takes to develop and implement such complex technology, and he shares the lessons he has learned throughout the process, including what it was like bootstrapping the company. We also delve into the unique strengths and capabilities of Fulfil.io, how it can help businesses reach their goals, and the cost and timeline involved in implementing an ERP. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/40TRiqA 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.

Want to know the secret behind building an 8-figure brand in just two years? Today I'm joined by Isaac Medoris, the owner and founder of MiniKatana.com. If you're a listener of podcasts in the eCommerce space, chances are you've already heard of Isaac's success. In just two years, he has taken his business from nothing to an 8-figure brand, all through the power of short-form video. Listen in as Isaac shares why video is the most powerful online sales medium available, how it fueled his brand growth, and how he spends his short-form video budget (and why it's worth every penny). We also discuss the most important metrics when measuring video success, where the current opportunities are with video as a medium, and whether it's worth throwing time and money into Instagram Reels. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XYWJmm 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.

If you own a business, you know that one of the hardest parts is the people part. Whether it's leading people, developing people, or retaining people, it can be a major challenge, and having a solid team in place becomes more important as you grow—and even more important as you look to sell. Byron McFarland is a Succession and Equity Compensation Strategist with The McFarland Group who has helped countless firms design compensation plans to incentivize and retain key people, and in this episode, we're diving into the nuts and bolts of building a team that will help take your business to the next level. Listen in as we discuss the critical topic of how to structure retention plans for your business, the key to keeping valuable team members, and plans that reward future performance to drive results. We also share insights on how to approach retention planning when recruiting new talent so you can attract and retain top performers and ensure the success of your business for the long term. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3XOnBFy 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.

Curious about the latest trends in digital marketing? Andrew Foxwell, Co-Founder of Foxwell Digital, joins me today to uncover some of the trends happening in the digital marketing landscape, including, of course, what you might be able to expect from Facebook advertising in the near future. In this episode, we're diving into the rumors circulating about Facebook's performance, how advertising on Facebook has become easier in some ways (and much harder in other ways), and what is driving overall trends in digital marketing. We also discuss tools that can help streamline your paid advertising workflow, whether TikTok ads are worth the time and money, and an interesting approach to finding influencers for your eCommerce brand. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3R0081y 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.

Today I'm joined by Ron Shah, Co-Founder and CEO of Obvi, a protein powder specifically designed for women. He has a super cool story of how he's grown the company to over $30 million in size in just three years, and his insight is invaluable for anyone looking to start a business and grow it quickly. Listen in as we dive into the marketing strategies that have worked best for Obvi, how Ron built his rockstar team, and how he overcame the challenges of financing and hiring that team. He also shares insights on financing growth quickly (and continuing to power it), how they leverage community and subscriptions, and the challenges and benefits of marketing to somebody on the opposite side of the consumer spectrum. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3IOjLHO 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.

This is part two of my discussion with Matthew Bertulli, co-founder and CEO of Pela, a company that produces eco-friendly products such as the Lomi food disposal device and the PelaCase phone case. In this episode, we are diving into all things business moats—including what they are—and talking about what makes a business really and truly defensible. Listen in as we take a deep dive into the areas of business that are often used to create a competitive advantage and explore the many different ways that businesses can protect their market share from competitors. You'll hear how to use software to your advantage psychologically, how to leverage word-of-mouth and community, and why it's important to understand how humans make decisions when thinking about how to safeguard your market position. Matthew also shares some really interesting insights and tips from the trenches of building his own defensible businesses, so this is an episode you won't want to miss! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3vRHYW4 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.

Matthew Bertulli is the co-founder and CEO of Pela, a company that produces eco-friendly products, such as the Lomi food disposal device and the PelaCase phone case. He is super passionate about environmental and waste issues, and his journey to finding a way to both reduce waste and make money with some really cool products is impressive, to say the least! Listen in as Matthew shares what it was like once upon a time being two weeks to Christmas with 100 employees and no payroll, as well as how he came up with the idea for (and then developed) the Lomi food disposal machine. We also get into some of the nitty-gritty of branding and marketing and discuss not only what the competitive advantage for brands will be in the near future, but also why word-of-mouth can be such a powerful tool for any business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Qa9pDZ 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.

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Jesse Pujji, a well-known entrepreneur and investor who has previously appeared on the show. Jesse is the Founder of Gateway X, Executive Chairman of Ampush and GrowthAssistant, and most recently, the CEO and Founder of KahaniApp.com, a software company that enhances eCommerce store websites into engaging mobile experiences. Listen in as we dive into various topics in this episode, including how many people are on Jesse's various teams, how he was able to get his time back, and what his leadership style is. We also talk about his experience working with an Executive Coach, the benefits he found from working with a coach, and how he balances work and family life. Finally, he shares details about KahaniApp.com and how it is changing the online shopping experience. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3YVqaH0 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.

What do you get when you combine TikTok with DTC and eCommerce? You may just get Dulma Altan, the founder of Makelane.com, creator, and commentator on all things DTC and eCommerce on TikTok. Dulma has been on the up-and-up in the eCommerce space, and I'm excited to chat with her about so many different things, including Silicon Valley, capitalism, community, and more. Listen in as she shares what it was like moving from Mongolia to the U.S., the lessons she learned from her first business, and what it was like working at Google. We also dive into TikTok and discuss how the platform has evolved as we come out of the pandemic, as well as what the future of short-form video looks like. To make things even more interesting, we also discuss a little bit about capitalism, what it's like building a really amazing community, and the biggest roadblock for many women in the eCommerce and DTC space. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3uR0EVr 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.