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. 2H AGO

    E643: Dos and Don'ts for Amazon Imagery in 2026

    Dave dives into the latest strategies for Amazon listing image optimization, A/B testing, and AI-driven Amazon listing images with Michael Shackleford, a former EcomCrew Premium member and SaaS owner. They share what they've learned works best on Amazon.  Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Michael's e-commerce journey from poker to Amazon seller 00:18 - How poker shares mental models with online selling 00:56 - The risk and reward in gambling versus Amazon 2:20 - The importance of AI in Amazon image creation in 2026 2:29 - Do's and don'ts for Amazon main gallery images today 3:08 - How to test variations of main images effectively 3:37 - Creative ideas for image variations: packaging, lifestyle, environment 4:59 - Flexibility in Amazon's white background rule and embellishments 6:29 - Optimal image resolution and size considerations 7:10 - Mobile optimization and best practices 8:14 - The effectiveness of Amazon Manage My Experiments vs. third-party polling tools 9:16 - Strategies for high-ticket product testing with limited traffic 10:37 - Manual image switching schedule for more reliable tests 12:11 - Using PPC data to measure image performance 13:20 - The versatility of Prolific for custom surveys 14:08 - Secondary images: core types and customer objection handling 15:45 - Designing mobile-friendly, visual answer images 17:09 - Diminishing returns of lower-positioned listing images 19:09 - Image order placement for maximum impact 20:10 - Avoiding poor-quality images  21:14 - Tips for avoiding AI-generated "slop" 22:10 - The myth of JSON prompts 23:58 - Crafting effective prompts for product scenes 25:00 - Why reference images are important  26:32 - Issues with AI-generated images  28:53 - Ensuring realistic human figures 30:45 - Photoshop's new AI capabilities 31:26 - Introduction to generupt.com 34:10 - Gathering market data with extensions 37:11 - Staying ahead in Amazon Resources & Links generupt.com Prolific A/B testing tool Photoshop Firefly AI GPT Image 2 (search for latest tools) Market analysis & review scraping extension

    37 min

  2. 5D AGO

    E642: Here's the SOP On How to Actually Make Millions with Supplements

    Discover key strategies to succeed in the booming supplements market via Amazon. John Smiddy shares expert insights on product formulation, marketing tactics, regulatory requirements, and how to leverage reviews and influencer collaborations for growth. Timestamps 00:00 - The massive opportunity in Amazon supplements industry 02:17 - What solo entrepreneurs need to succeed in supplement branding 03:50 - Understanding customer problems for supplement success 05:08 - Innovative delivery systems in the supplement industry  06:16 - How to choose ingredients without biochemical expertise 09:56 - Focus on problem-solving in Amazon search strategy 12:14 - Regulatory standards differences across countries and FDA compliance 13:06 - Requirements for selling supplements 16:00 - Building credibility with third-party testing 17:37 - Launching tactics—Amazon vs. Shopify  22:45 - Strategies for mid-sized supplement companies  25:03 - The potential of Amazon inserts 26:20 - When to shift focus from Amazon to your own site 27:23 - Starting with one flagship product  31:21 - Pricing strategies 35:52 - Influencer marketing and platform focus—why TikTok isn't prioritized yet 41:24 - Insights on Brian Johnson's supplement brand 44:11 - How to connect with John Smiddy and his agency for partnership opportunities Resources & Links Nutramarketers — John Smiddy's agency Eurofins — Third-party testing laboratory NSF — Certification body for supplement testing Helium 10 — Amazon research tool Social Cat — Influencer campaign platform Vine Voice Program — Amazon influencer review program Connect with John Smiddy on his LinkedIn here!

    45 min

  3. APR 21

    E641: I tried to get my tariffs back today. Here's what happened.

    Dave breaks down the recent wins for e-commerce sellers: tariff refunds now being available and Amazon rolling back their credit card policy changes. He talks about why this is a bigger deal than it seems to be, how you as an e-commerce seller can start claiming your tariff refunds, and what this means for sellers moving forward. Sellers have gotten the biggest wins in the past week.  First, Amazon sellers have managed to get Amazon to take back their credit card policy changes where Amazon would not allow sellers to pay for advertising with their credit cards. Second, e-commerce sellers are now able to start collecting their tariff refunds after the tariffs were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.  In this episode, Dave walks through how you can collect your tariff refunds from the US government and breaks down Amazon's response to the sellers who were organizing a protest.   Timestamps 00:00 - Recent big wins for Amazon and e-commerce sellers 00:58 - How to claim tariff refunds 03:08 - The problem with the tariff refunds  04:33 - The refund process and timing 05:30 - Why the US government moved fast to reimburse tariffs 06:26 - My previous experience getting audited by the CBP 12:40 - Amazon's policy change on credit card payments for advertising 13:10 - Seller backlash and protest on April 15th 14:38 - Amazon's PR response  16:31 - The importance of seller organization and collective action 17:29 - How seller protests influenced Amazon's messaging 19:23 - Final thoughts on organizing and pushing for e-commerce seller rights Resources & Links Quiet Light Brokerage ACE CBP System

    20 min

  4. APR 15

    E640: How Much Money Can You Sue Competitors For on Amazon for IP Infringement?

    Dave talks to Alan Li from Copycatch AI to discuss how Amazon sellers can defend their products from infringement, understand the legal tools available, and learn the process of filing lawsuits to deter counterfeiters. Alan Li shares his experience with IP rights, when to pursue legal action, and how to maximize settlements. Timestamps 00:48 - IP infringement challenges on Amazon 01:16 - How Copycatch.ai helps get listings removed 03:08 - Filing lawsuits on contingency and settlement strategies 05:48 - How to distinguish infringement from generic design similarity 06:46 - Copyright protections for artistic and structural design elements 08:02 - Easiest IP to defend: trademarks vs copyrights vs patents 10:42 - The importance of registering copyrights before enforcement 13:20 - Cost and process of registering trade dress, patent, and copyright 14:31 - How to efficiently protect images and designs for e-commerce 18:31 - Filing ex parte lawsuits and obtaining TROs for swift action 20:36 - When to go straight to litigation rather than DMCA takedowns 23:34 - Estimating settlement amounts based on competitor sales and revenues 26:28 - Using settlement and sales resurgence as part of your IP strategy 29:38 - Challenges of traditional legal fees and how contingency offers a solution 31:12 - Supporting small businesses and mom-and-pop Amazon sellers 32:15 - Building enforceable IP portfolios for ongoing protection 35:19 - How to contact Alan Lee for IP infringement issues Resources & Links Copycatch.ai Quiet Light Brokerage Jungle Scout Helium 10

    36 min

  5. APR 8

    E639: Maybe Credit Card Points AREN'T Going Away?

    Dave dives into Amazon's updated policies that threaten sellers' credit card points and cash flow, including changes to DD7 payment terms. He shares tips on how to stay afloat amidst these challenges like getting a line of credit, and possibly using DDP shipping to get favorable terms for your next order of inventory. Key Topics How Amazon's new policies on ad payments and DD7 impact cash flow How you can increase credit limits and ad spending thresholds Why you should apply for lines of credit and negotiate payment terms with suppliers Tactical steps to optimize cash flow, including invoice payments and DDP shipping advantages The ongoing black market for seeded Amazon accounts tied to fraud schemes The importance of preserving cash flow for business sustainability Timestamps 00:00 - Amazon's new policies threatening seller cash flow 00:57 - The potential rollout of restricted credit card payments for ads 3:10 - Comparing Google/Facebook policies to Amazon's upcoming changes 4:09 - The glimmer of hope: Amazon offering alternative payments 6:29 - Why ad spend is important for Amazon's shareholders  6:56 - Why a decrease in ad spend could influence policy adjustments 7:56 - The role of invoice payments as a temporary cash flow solution 8:24 - How to request credit limit increases and their benefits 12:45 - The challenges faced with DD7  14:06 - Why Amazon pushed for DD7  16:02 - Fraud on Amazon Resources & Links: Quiet Light Brokerage

    26 min

  6. APR 1

    E638: The 5 Silent Giants Killing it on Amazon

    Discover how some of the biggest brands on Amazon—some you've never heard of—have dominated the platform and generated hundreds of millions in sales annually. This episode explores the quiet giants of Amazon and their innovative approaches, business models, and how they break the mold. It isn't easy being an Amazon seller.  Its almost infinitesimally hard to be within the top 10 biggest sellers on Amazon.  In this episode, Dave reveals the 5 biggest sellers on Amazon. This episode will dive into what their product niches are, how they operate, their origins and more.  If you're interested in selling on Amazon, this episode is for you. It's filled with valuable insights into how you can leverage your differences against other e-commerce companies and how different product niches can be great opportunities.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - Why Amazon sales figures matter for brand growth 01:11 - Quiet Amazon Giant #1 02:08 - Their origins 02:37 - Their competitors   03:06 - How Dave knows co-founder David Ghiyam 06:00 - Quiet Amazon Giant #2 09:23 - Their stock performance 10:18 - Quiet Amazon Giant #3 13:10 - The surprising profitability of small-product companies 14:06 - Quiet Amazon Giant #4 16:26 - The booming coffee category and emerging trends Resources & Links: Quiet Light Brokerage David Ghiyam - LinkedIn

    17 min

  7. MAR 26

    E637: Can You Trust Amazon Keyword Tool Estimates? We Found Out.

    In this episode, we dive into the reliability of the two biggest Amazon SaaS tools - Helium 10 and Jungle Scout. We explore how close these tools come to actual Amazon data and discuss what sellers should keep in mind when using these tools for product research and estimating sales. Timestamps 00:00 - Amazon keyword and sales data tools 00:57 - Why its hard to rely on brand analytics alone 1:21 - How data was collected from three different brands and categories 2:19 - Methodology for comparing keyword search volume 4:42 - Keyword volume discrepancies  5:56 - Overall variance: Jungle Scout vs. Helium 10 accuracy 6:08 - Verifying Helium 10 data and common data interpretation issues 7:03 - Limitations of Helium 10's dashboard and metrics interpretation 8:03 - Possible reasons for Helium 10's inaccuracies  9:00 - Brand analytics data vs. third-party tools  12:21 - Amazon's own sales estimates and their reliability 13:15 - Price comparison: Helium 10 vs. Jungle Scout  14:13 - Alternative affordable tools like Seller Sprite and their usefulness 15:11 - Final thoughts Resources Helium 10 Jungle Scout Seller Sprite Quiet Light Brokerage  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 over on iTunes if you enjoy content like this. Happy selling and we'll talk to you soon!

    15 min

  8. MAR 16

    E636: What You Need to Do To Get Tariff Refunds

    Dan Anthony from WePayTheTariffs explains the recent Supreme Court decision that ruled certain tariffs illegal, how the refunds for affected importers will work, and what steps ecommerce owners should take moving forward. The Supreme Court recently struck down President Trump's tariffs.  And that means there's good news and bad news.  The good news is that you're likely going to be entitled to a full refund of any IEPPA tariffs you paid last year after the SCOTUS ruling. The other good news is that the CBP has been instructed to make the job of getting tariff refunds as simple as possible. The bad news is you're going to have to jump through a couple of hoops first. In today's episode, Dan Anthony from WePayTheTariffs is on to clear some of the confusion and skepticism about the refunds and the recent tariff increase that was announced after the Supreme Court passed their judgement.    Timestamps: 00:00 - The Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs 01:44 - What the ruling did and did not address 02:12 - What happens to tariff money? 03:42 - Differences in legal footing between Trump 1.0 and 2.0 tariffs 05:15 - Timeline for implementing new tariffs 09:46 - Current application rates of tariffs: 10% or 15% 10:10 - What you need to do to get tariff refunds 13:37 - The urgency of refunds and how delays cost the US government money 16:58 - The likelihood of refunds being issued 18:54 - Potential government objections to refunds and appeal possibilities 20:19 - Timeline and procedural steps for refund payments 22:04 - Windows to protest tariffs and how they apply here 23:37 - The role of legislative efforts and legal timelines for refunds 26:07 - WePayTheTariffs' mission and ongoing advocacy efforts 28:48 - How small importers can support the campaign and register for refunds Resources & Links: WePayTheTariffs.com — Join the movement to advocate for tariffs refunds CBP Refund Registration — Register for ACH refunds to ensure you receive your money Section 301 Trade Law — U.S. Trade Representative info Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Tariffs — Official documentation 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 over on iTunes if you enjoy content like this. Happy selling and we'll talk to you soon!

    31 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    640
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

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