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. DEC 17

    E627: Big Changes in Amazon Software this Year

    Amazon software has changed a lot recently. AI tools, reimbursement services, and product launch software have all been affected in the past year with Amazon suddenly introducing their own tools and undercutting these services.  Grab a chance to win an annual membership to Ecomcrew Premium by voting for your favorite Amazon software tools here!   The Big Takeaway Amazon software has gone through some massive changes this year. Helium 10's affiliate program has eliminated lifetime commissions. Jungle Scout has shifted focus to enterprise customers. Amazon's new reimbursement policies have greatly affected third-party reimbursement services. Chinese software tools are becoming more competitive in the market. AI integration in Amazon tools is still limited. With growing competition, the software space is becoming commoditized with lower prices. There is also a growing trend of rebate services returning to the market. Timestamps 00:00 - The State of Amazon Software in 2025 05:00 - Helium 10's Affiliate Program Changes 10:04 - Jungle Scout's Shift to Enterprise 15:06 - Amazon's New Reimbursement Policies 16:41 - The Rise of Chinese Software Tools 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!

    17 min

  2. DEC 3

    E626: How Fake Reviews Work Off-Amazon

    Dave interviews Allyse Slocum, the VP of Product @ Trustpilot, to talk about how fake reviews and review manipulation affect independent review platforms like Trustpilot. They explore how Trustpilot works, the difference between store and product reviews, and how Trustpilot handles fake reviews. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Trustpilot 02:59 - Understanding Independent Review Platforms 05:57 - The Importance of Reviews Beyond Marketplaces 08:59 - Differentiating Store Reviews and Product Reviews 11:53 - The Value of Review Volume vs. Rating 15:04 - Navigating One-Star Reviews 18:06 - Addressing the Challenge of Fake Reviews 20:59 - Getting Started with Trustpilot If you'd like to connect with Allyse, you can check her out on LinkedIn! 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!

    30 min

  3. NOV 26

    E625: Ecom Bubble Pop? Pattern Group Posts Major Losses

    Dave discusses the recent IPO and earnings of Pattern Group, the biggest Amazon seller in the world. He highlights their significant losses and unique business model as exclusive brand partners for big brands like Pandora. He delves into their financial reports to see if they'll be profitable in the future, using their growth projections. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Pattern Group's IPO and Earnings 02:26 - Understanding Pattern Group's Business Model 05:07 - Financial Overview and Profitability Concerns 07:26 - Skepticism Around Pattern's Earnings and Future 09:52 - Revenue Growth and Market Diversification 11:41 - The Role of AI in Pattern's Strategy 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!

    13 min

  4. NOV 19

    E624: 5 Tips to Reduce Returns (and Save Margins)

    Amazon's return policy has become a huge factor to consider especially when developing products for the new year. Dave shares 5 tips for e-commerce sellers to reduce returns and to restore some bottom line back into their business. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Ever wonder how Chinese Sellers dominate Amazon? We'll spill all their secrets in our webinar that's happening on November 25th, 2025 at 10am PST. We'll show you how to find products that can actually be profitable, how to land them cheaply, and how to rank them easily no Amazon.  Timestamps 00:00 - Understanding Amazon's Return Policy 02:51 - The Hidden Costs of Returns 06:01 - Strategies to Reduce Returns 08:49 - Managing Return Merchandise Effectively 12:05 - Improving Product Presentation to Minimize Returns 14:56 - Customer Engagement to Reduce Returns 17:50 - Evaluating Product Viability and Return Rates 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!

    24 min

  5. NOV 11

    E623: How Working for A Chinese Amazon Business Feels Like

    Dave reveals what its like working in an Amazon Business based in China, sourced from a Chinese forum. He talks about the differences of the Chinese vs. American e-commerce businesses, and how they structure their businesses by expanding to multiple marketplaces almost immediately.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. There was a recent post on a Chinese discussion board looking for advice.  The author recounted all of his previous experiences working at various e-commerce companies that have an Amazon focus and he realized that the Amazon landscape was changing at a pace he couldn't keep up with.  This is particularly helpful for us western e-commerce sellers, because it helps us figure out what the Chinese are doing on Amazon that gets their sales high and prices low.  Timestamps  00:00 - Introduction to Chinese Amazon Sellers' Insights 03:08 - The Journey of a Chinese Amazon Employee 06:03 - Daily Operations and Responsibilities 08:58 - Promotions and Performance Metrics 11:58 - Challenges and Strategies in Product Management 15:00 - Expansion into Domestic Markets 15:18 - Challenges of Management and Promotion 16:09 - Cultural Differences in Work Ethic 17:33 - Advertising Frameworks and Product Launches 19:37 - Developing a Unique Marketing Strategy 21:29 - Sales Performance and Product Viability 23:05 - Mental Health and Career Stagnation 24:09 - Product Development Challenges 25:44 - Profitability and Product Selection 27:10 - Lessons from the Chinese Market 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!

    30 min

  6. NOV 4

    E622: Amazon Ad Costs Are Up This Much

    Dave reveals Amazon's Q3 2025 earnings report, and what it means for e-commerce sellers while focusing on their e-commerce growth, advertising revenue, and third-party seller services. Dave talks about the implications of these numbers for sellers and the overall market.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Timestamps 00:00 - Amazon's Q3 2025 Earnings Overview 04:26 - Advertising Growth Insights 07:55 - Third-Party Seller Services and Fees 10:39 - Amazon's Workforce and Delivery Service Challenges 14:56 - Generative AI Tools for Sellers 16:28 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways 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!

    18 min

  7. OCT 29

    E621: 5 Tariff Strategies My Company is Taking

    Dave talks about how the tariffs have impacted his business personally and how he plans to address these challenges. He talks about how you can save your profit margins by manufacturing locally or manufacturing in house (at least by experimenting), and expanding to other marketplaces or countries to save some of that profit margin. Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Tariffs have been a significant cost for Amazon businesses, which have ultimately eaten away at profit margins.  Timestamps 00:00 - Navigating Tariffs: An Overview 02:50 - Five-Step Strategy for Local Manufacturing 05:52 - Identifying Products for Local Production 08:54 - Leveraging Technology for Efficient Manufacturing 11:47 - Exploring Chemical Products and Local Manufacturing 14:46 - Advantages of Local Manufacturing in E-commerce 16:52 - Diversifying Markets Beyond the US 21:11 - Strategies for Higher Margins and Payment Terms 24:48 - Navigating Tariffs and Legal Considerations 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!

    27 min

  8. OCT 20

    E620: Breaking Down the New FBA 2026 Fee Increases

    Amazon's new FBA fees have been announced for 2026 and Amazon themselves claim that their new fees only add 8 cents per unit sold of the average item selling price. Is that really the case though? In today's episode, Dave breaks down how the new fees ACTUALLY work, which products came out unscathed, and Amazon's bigger picture goals.  Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard. Sellerboard helps users track sales, refunds and fees in real time, and even counts your indirect expenses in final profit. Beyond analytics, Sellerboard also streamlines operations with smart portfolios for PPC, inventory forecasting & management and more! Try Sellerboard free for 2 months — no credit card required. Just go to sellerboard.com/ecomcrew and get clarity on your margins today. Amazon released their new FBA fees for 2026.  Keeping up with tradition, Amazon released it in the most confusing way possible. They also claim that their new fees only add 8 cents per unit sold of the average item selling price. This leaves sellers scrambling to calculate how their products and profit margins will be affected.  Luckily, Dave is breaking down these fees on a per size category level and how these will affect you as a seller, whether you sell small or oversized items.  Dave also breaks down the pricing increases for their different programs, namely Amazon's bulk storage program AWD and Multi Channel Fulfillment.  Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Amazon's FBA Fee Increases 02:53 - The Impact of FBA Fee Changes 05:49 - Analyzing Fee Increases by Product Category 08:54 - The Effect on Bulky Items and Packaging 11:49 - Placement Fees and Their Implications 14:50 - Additional Fee Categories and Inbound Defects 17:50 - Conclusion and Future Considerations 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!

    20 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    624
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

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