Stories of Ecommerce Empires

Berry Schwartz
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Every ecommerce empire started somewhere - a spare bedroom, a maxed-out credit card, a single product nobody believed in. The Stories of Ecommerce Empires goes behind the brands to hear how they were really built. Host Berry Schwartz sits down with the founders and operators scaling serious businesses on Amazon, Walmart, and beyond, for honest conversations about the wins, the near-disasters, and the unglamorous decisions that actually moved the needle. No gurus, no hype - just real builders sharing what worked, what broke, and what they'd do differently. If you're growing an online business, these are the conversations you wish you could have over coffee with someone a few steps ahead.

  1. 07/30/2025

    The Untold Playbook Behind a Fast-Growing Ecommerce Empire

    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the real strategies behind one of ecommerce's fastest-rising brands. From the early bets that paid off to the systems that made scaling possible, you'll hear the unfiltered playbook most founders keep to themselves. If you're building your own store and want to know what actually moves the needle, this one's for you.

  2. 07/27/2025

    Stop Guessing Your Numbers: Inventory Tracking With ConnectBooks

    If your inventory numbers never seem to match your bank account, this episode is for you. We break down how ecommerce sellers can finally get clarity on stock, cost of goods sold, and real profit using ConnectBooks. No more spreadsheet guesswork — just a clean system that tells you exactly where your money is going.

  3. 12/06/2023

    The Ecommerce Seller's Guide to Profit Clarity With ConnectBooks

    Most ecommerce sellers are flying blind when it comes to their real numbers — inventory, COGS, and what's actually left over as profit. In this episode, we dig into how ConnectBooks gives Amazon and Shopify sellers a clear, accurate picture of their finances without the spreadsheet chaos. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly making money, this one will help you find out.

  4. 03/30/2023

    The Profit Leak Killing Your Ecommerce Store

    You're selling more than ever, so why is there nothing left in the bank? The answer is usually hiding in your inventory and COGS — the numbers most sellers never track properly. In this episode, we get into how ConnectBooks exposes the profit leaks draining Amazon and Shopify businesses, and how to plug them before they sink you.

  5. 03/30/2023

    Sold Out and Still Broke? Here's What's Really Happening

    You moved a ton of product this month — so where did the money go? For most ecommerce sellers, the answer is buried in messy inventory and untracked cost of goods. In this episode, we break down how ConnectBooks shows Amazon and Shopify sellers where their cash is actually going, so a sold-out month finally means a profitable one.

  6. 09/30/2022

    #59 - How to penetrate a 100 billion dollar industry within a year.

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  7. 10/15/2021

    #58 - I interview my coach Gary Mahler

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  8. 05/10/2021

    #57 - The deep work of ending meetings on time

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Every ecommerce empire started somewhere - a spare bedroom, a maxed-out credit card, a single product nobody believed in. The Stories of Ecommerce Empires goes behind the brands to hear how they were really built. Host Berry Schwartz sits down with the founders and operators scaling serious businesses on Amazon, Walmart, and beyond, for honest conversations about the wins, the near-disasters, and the unglamorous decisions that actually moved the needle. No gurus, no hype - just real builders sharing what worked, what broke, and what they'd do differently. If you're growing an online business, these are the conversations you wish you could have over coffee with someone a few steps ahead.

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