Beardbrand Shifts to Growth, New Channels
I occasionally focus an “Ecommerce Conversations” episode on Beardbrand, my business. I do that not to promote…
Entrepreneur on Business and Divorce
Brenden Marquardt knows the effect of entrepreneurship on a marriage. He’s the co-owner of Lori Beds, a…
From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO’s Journey
Kevin Dahlstrom once paid cash for a $211,000 Porsche. He was in his 30s, living in Texas,…
Holiday 2024 Marketing Campaigns from Top Brands
It’s time to be inspired by some of this year’s top holiday campaigns. In 2024, global brands…
Health Crisis Drives $50 Million Supplement CEO
Dean Brennan says a diet of beer, pizza, and fast food led to his ulcerative colitis. His…
Supply.co Founder on Life after the Sale
Patrick Coddou’s entrepreneurial journey is impressive. In 2015 he launched Supply, a direct-to-consumer seller of razors and…
The ‘Why’ of Man Flow Yoga
To Dean Pohlman, long-term business success stems from a purpose. His is to help men improve their…
Competitive analysis — What to do before you commit to your next great business idea
Whether you’ve already started an online business, are looking to expand an existing one, or are considering…
4x Founder Debuts Ecommerce Intel Tool
In late 2020 I interviewed a developer who had launched a Shopify app to send manual text…
What are digital products? How to sell them in 2024
What are digital products? If you have the itch to go into business for yourself, but don’t…
Software Founder Pivots to PPE Manufacturing
I’ve interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs for this podcast. Most are problem solvers and optimists, confident in their…
Lessons from Changing 3PLs
Scaling down a business is not as fun as scaling up. The issues might be similar, but…
Branding Comes First, Says Sharma Brands Owner
To Nik Sharma, companies that pursue short-term profits at the expense of branding face long-term hurdles. They…
Beardbrand’s Lawyer Recaps ADA Lawsuit
Last year my company, Beardbrand, was sued for alleged violations of New York laws similar to the…
22 passive income ideas to achieve financial freedom
These passive income ideas are more attainable than you might think. Imagine waking up to find your…
What’s new with Woo: July 2024
They say time flies when you’re having fun, so it must feel like double speed when you’re…