The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant | eCommerce, Shopify, and Amazon FBA Experts
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An eCommerce podcast for store owners, hosted by 7-figure store owners Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant. We cover everything in eCommerce from Shopify, to Amazon FBA. From email marketing, to Facebook Ads. Never before has there been a podcast with store owners who are so candid. Subscribe to the Ecomcrew podcast today!

  1. 1d ago

    E654: What are the biggest profitability differences between 6 and 8 figure sellers?

    In this episode, Parag from WebGility shares what he's observed in the profitability differences between six, seven, and eight-figure e-commerce sellers. Other than that, Parag also dives into SKU level economics, overlooked fees, and the best channels to expand to, to maximize profits. Accounting is one of the most boring things about e-commerce.  But it remains to be one of the most important parts of running an e-commerce business.  Because if you are only keeping an eye on your top-line revenue, you might be overlooking an important aspect of your profitability.  That's why in today's episode I'm joined by Parag Mamnani, the CEO of Webgility, where we talk about the most overlooked factors that affect profitability and what the biggest differences are between 6, and 8 figure sellers.  Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to seller profitability tiers 00:29 - WebGility's role in e-commerce bookkeeping 04:28 - Differences between WebGility and competitors 07:15 - Real-time SKU level data and AI integration 09:33 - Lessons from scaling from six to eight figures 11:02 - Emerging profitable channels beyond Amazon 13:22 - Channel expansion and complexity management 16:42 - Impact of AI and brand differentiation 18:28 - Transparency and competition on Amazon 21:38 - Revenue size and scaling challenges 24:32 - Thresholds for business sophistication 28:47 - Granular expense analysis for profitability 32:36 - WebGility's SKU-level reporting and support 34:51 - The importance of accountability in financial data 35:32 - Ideal customer profile for WebGility Resources WebGility - https://www.webgility.com Quiet Light Brokerage - https://quietlight.com The Exitpreneur - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Exitpreneur Want to hear more about Parag or Webgility? You can learn more about Parag through his linkedin page here, and through his company Webgility.  As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

  2. 6d ago

    E653: 6 Months Selling on Temu - My Honest Take

    Dave shares his company's experience selling on Temu, exploring the platform's opportunities, challenges, and whether it's worth adding to your e-commerce strategy. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to TMU and the episode's focus 00:29 - TMU's market presence before tariffs 00:58 - Company experience and what will be covered 01:32 - Should you sell on TMU? Pros and cons 02:01 - The impact of tariffs and market shifts 04:25 - Traffic decline and market response 06:41 - TMU's global market share and US response 09:33 - Registration process and ease of onboarding 11:53 - How TMU makes money from sellers 13:22 - Pricing strategy and data-driven pricing 15:10 - Listing strategies and product presentation 19:32 - Logistics and fulfillment options 21:52 - Customer service, refunds, and advertising 23:18 - Current sales performance and future outlook 25:42 - Is TMU worth it? Final thoughts and recommendations Resources Quiet Light Brokerage - https://quietlightbrokerage.com/ Amazon MCF - https://sell.amazon.com/fulfillment-by-amazon.html

  3. Jul 16

    E652: How Amazon's Largest Seller Went Bankrupt

    In this episode, Dave takes a close look at the rise and fall of Pharmapacks, one of the largest Amazon sellers in the world back in 2016. For e-commerce sellers, this is more than a sad business story; its a reminder of how the mix of scaling, investors and thin margins can turn into danger really quickly.  Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. More Staffing connects ecommerce founders to top Filipino talent across supply chain, operations, CX, marketing, finance, and creative. More Staffing helps you build a team with real depth, at a cost structure that makes it viable for a brand at any stage. Check out More Staffing today to get all of your open positions filled for Q4. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Pharmapacks and its significance 00:29 - Pharmapacks' rise to the largest Amazon seller in 2021 00:59 - What happened to Pharmapacks and its bankruptcy in 2022 01:42 - The business model and early success of Pharmapacks 03:05 - Market environment in 2016 and the reselling boom 04:02 - Investments and growth fueled by private equity 06:26 - Impact of COVID on Pharmapacks' revenue and operations 07:19 - The attempt to go public and market collapse 11:12 - Factors leading to Pharmapacks' collapse and high overhead 14:38 - Post-bankruptcy and current status of Pharmapacks 15:32 - The liquidation of Pharmapacks' assets and lessons learned 20:22 - Key takeaways for e-commerce sellers and strategic insights Resources Mentioned Quiet Light Brokerage More Staffing Packable - 3PL Services As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

  4. Jul 2

    E651: 5 Amazon Changes You Need to Know This Month

    Dave breaks down the biggest changes you need to know this month that impact Amazon sellers and the global e-commerce landscape, including tariffs, Prime Day insights, new import regulations, and Amazon's advertising moves.  Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. More Staffing connects ecommerce founders to top Filipino talent across supply chain, operations, CX, marketing, finance, and creative. More Staffing helps you build a team with real depth, at a cost structure that makes it viable for a brand at any stage. Check out More Staffing today to get all of your open positions filled for Q4. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction  01:09 - Upcoming changes to tariffs and their expiration in July 2026 02:05 - How tariffs might be reimposed  02:34 - Prime Day sales performance  03:33 - Consumer behavior during Prime Day 07:21 - New requirements for U.S. customs 08:19 - What sellers should do 10:09 - The possibility of U.S. customs requiring cash bonds  11:33 - The future of credit card payments on Amazon for sellers 12:03 - Future payment policy changes 15:54 - Amazon's market share in India 17:20 - Amazon's advertising efforts on ChatGPT  Resources Mentioned Quiet Light Brokerage More Staffing Co. As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

  5. Jun 23

    E650: BUST? 5 Things To Watch for During This Prime Day

    In this episode, Dave breaks down why Amazon moved Prime Day into June and what that shift could mean for sellers heading into the rest of the year. He talks about 5 key trends and data points to watch as Prime Day unfolds, from consumer spending behavior to why Amazon is marketing Prime Day so hard. This year, Amazon has moved Prime Day from July to June for the first time. Why? Amazon publicly stated that they want to get ahead of the later stages of the World Cup but there is always an ulterior motive whenever Amazon makes a move. It could be that they want to space out their yearly buying holidays. It could also be that they are trying to get Prime Day into their Q2 earnings report. We dig into all the possible reasons for the move.  Another major theme in this episode is why Amazon Prime might be a bust for all sellers this year. According to third-party data, Prime Day attracts significantly more new customers than a normal day, but those customers do not necessarily spend more over time than average buyers. And with rising inflation and fuel costs, who has money anymore to splurge on unnecessary items?  Timestamps 0:00 - Why Amazon moved Prime Day to June 2:16 - How the World Cup affects spending  5:35 - Prime Day's original purpose 6:31 - Amazon's push to sell Amazon Prime  8:28 - Does Prime Day actually bring in new customers? 10:54 - Will June Prime Day impact Amazon's buying holidays? 12:50 - How inflation, fuel costs, and the economy could affect Prime Day 15:42 - What to watch in the data after Prime Day: Adobe's report As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

  6. Jun 17

    E649: This year, I get clean.

    In this episode, Dave shares his journey of recovery from selling only on Amazon and reducing his dependency on the platform. Dave explores how he's growing sales for his brand after recognizing industry changes. He discusses what he learned from the content marketing industry, the cyclical nature of e-commerce, and the importance of building sustainable systems outside of Amazon's immediate reach. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. More Staffing connects ecommerce founders to top Filipino talent across supply chain, operations, CX, marketing, finance, and creative. More Staffing helps you build a team with real depth, at a cost structure that makes it viable for a brand at any stage. Check out MORE. Staffing today to get all of your open positions filled for Q3. Timestamps 00:00 - From dependency to strategic recovery 02:22 - The "seven-year itch" in business 03:22 - Impact of AI on content marketing 05:47 - Shifting focus from Google rankings 07:13 - Rebuilding with different channels 09:38 - The typical lifecycle of a product on Amazon 11:03 - Short-term success versus long-term defensibility 13:28 - Beating the ripoff and duplicate culture on Amazon 14:26 - Building off-Amazon sales channels 15:54 - Indirect advertising strategies & lead funnels 17:46 - Differentiating products for Shopify vs Amazon 20:42 - Long-term growth mindset: demand, sales, and scaling 22:38 - Building the team: sourcing Filipino talent via morstaffing.co 25:04 - Manufacturing lessons  28:00 - Industry complexity as an opportunity, not just a hurdle As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

  7. Jun 11

    E648: The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing on Reddit

    In this episode, Dave delves into the untapped potential of Reddit as a powerful marketing platform for e-commerce brands. Danny Kirk, founder of ReddiReach, shares valuable tips on how you can build organic engagement, what the bread and butter paid strategies are, and how you can avoid the common pitfalls when marketing on Reddit. Whether you have years of experience or just starting on Amazon, learning how Reddit can be useful to your brand's visibility, AI training data, and SEO rankings. Timestamps: 00:00 - How Reddit can be a game changer for e-commerce brands 02:08 - Why Reddit is important  04:09 - Organic vs. paid strategies: which to do first?  06:54 - The long-term Reddit game plan as a marketer  07:42 - Reddit account policies and managing multiple accounts 08:34 - Understanding Reddit's point system 11:18 - Handling fake / bad reviews and how to avoid getting roasted 13:31 - Which niches perform well on Reddit 19:21 - Organic growth strategies and avoiding negative brand perception 20:24 - Do's and don'ts for effective engagement and storytelling 24:19 - Building your own subreddit: long-term branding play 27:08 - Leveraging Reddit for SEO and Google rankings 28:57 - Impact on AI recommendations and product ranking in LLMs 34:28 - How to connect with Danny Kirk Resources & Links: ReddiReach Mochi Social - Community Content Planner Danny Kirk on LinkedIn

  8. Jun 2

    E647: 5 Ways I'm Using AI in My E-commerce Brands

    Dave shares 5 unique ways his team leverages AI across 3 brands to make products more personal, streamline operations and optimize marketing efforts — without the usual image editing tips that everyone talks about. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. More Staffing connects ecommerce founders to top Filipino talent across supply chain, operations, CX, marketing, finance, and creative. More Staffing helps you build a team with real depth, at a cost structure that makes it viable for a brand at any stage. Check out MORE. Staffing today to get all of your open positions filled for Q3. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Creating a custom Shopify app  04:00 - Challenges from developing custom apps 05:30 - Using Cursor for app development 07:00 - Using Cloudflare for hosting apps 09:00 - Designing custom inventory management tools 17:00 - Using AI for video creation and how Dobby Ads produces quality content 21:00 - Efficient PPC management with manual oversight and AI automation 25:00 - Hiring professionals in the Philippines with MORE. Staffing 30:00 - Experimenting with OpenClaw and its potential  Resources & Links: Dobby Ads MORE Staffing Cursor IDE Railway Laravel Framework Cloudflare DigitalOcean

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An eCommerce podcast for store owners, hosted by 7-figure store owners Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant. We cover everything in eCommerce from Shopify, to Amazon FBA. From email marketing, to Facebook Ads. Never before has there been a podcast with store owners who are so candid. Subscribe to the Ecomcrew podcast today!

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  • Creator
    Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant | eCommerce, Shopify, and Amazon FBA Experts
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    651
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast