591: What the Top 1% of Ecom Founders Re...

<p>Most ecommerce sellers panic during Black Friday because they copy whatever the big brands are doing, but that usually crushes margins instead of driving real profit. In this episode, Toni and I break down the exact playbook we’re running this year including the moves that mat ... Show More

<p>In this episode, I chat with Brandon Harahoe, VP of Montana Knife Company, an 8-figure brand that’s proudly Made in the USA and built entirely on Shopify. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s still possible to scale a massive ecommerce business without Amazon, Brandon’s story ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Toni and I unpack the lesser-known realities of brand partnerships.  We talk about what actually happens behind the scenes and why some collaborations work while others fall flat. We discuss the unspoken expectations and trade-offs so you can navigate deals mo ... Show More

Harvard Business School senior lecturer Mark Roberge argues that every aspect of being an early-stage founder involves sales. But many founders lack an understanding of how to incorporates sales into their ventures. Which sales candidate is a startup’s ideal first hire? What mark ... Show More

In today’s episode, I’m so excited to share a segment from my guest appearance on the Insight Out podcast, hosted by the incredible Billy Samoa Saleebey, where I share insights from my own journey with my product business, Cuffs Couture, to help you hone in on the foundational pi ... Show More

<p>Today's podcast is my keynote at the EMRG conference in NYC. I dive deep into the most important ingredients of every successful business and share practical advice and strategies around marketing and leadership. I also talk about the importance of kindness and accountability ... Show More

<p>Hey everyone, Thank you so much for listening to the podcast this year. We’re counting down to 2025 w/ our top episodes of 2024. Today we’re listening to Ep. 10. In this episode, I share my journey from selling baseball cards to launching WineLibrary.com and discuss how brand ... Show More

This one’s a MASTERCLASS for every small biz owner, startup founder, or scrappy team trying to grow with limited resources. I kicked off this keynote with a personal story—my family’s immigrant journey, my days flipping baseball cards, and how I scaled my dad’s liquor store from ... Show More

Welcome back, product bosses! Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? You’re juggling product creation, marketing, customer service, and a hundred other things, all while trying to grow your business. It’s overwhelming, but here’s t ... Show More

Imagine being a senior product leader at Microsoft for one of the leading "cloud products" in the industry, Azure Data Factory, and deciding to leave the stability, security, and prestige behind to launch your own B2B SaaS company. This is exactly the decision and journey that An ... Show More