eComFuel Podcast

This week, Drew and I examine the multiple options available to you that can help you ensure that you, like us, never pay for personal travel again. We explain each of our unique approaches to using credit cards to rack up miles and how we calculate just how much our miles are worth. Listen in, as Drew and I give our tips, tricks and hacks that have helped us not only not pay for flights but much more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1wjnsYz

Alibaba has currently been making history as becoming the largest IPO in history. Together, Bill and I talk about everything from Alibaba's history, their mission statement, and how they are positioning themselves to taking over the world of eCommerce. We also delve into Bill’s exciting new SASS app that will revolutionize and simplify the business-to-business wholesale orders process. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1udVrOx

This week, I welcome back Drew Sanocki to the eCommerceFuel podcast as my co-host for the October News Roundup to look at the new and notable stories in the eCommerce world. This week, we are exploring Apple Pay, Facebook’s advertising changes, and the world of Alibaba, what we believe their potential is here in the states and how they differ from their biggest competitor, Amazon. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1sjUGqz

Carson McComas is a top-ranked Shopify expert and the founder and designer at ShopifyCustom.com. He has been developing, launching and marketing eCommerce sites since 1998 and currently works with a small number of clients a year to ensure personal attention for each of his clients. Listen in as Carson shares his knowledge and expertise to help you find the right designer on your first try, before spending thousands. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1yzYOHh

This week, Bill D’Alessandro is back on the show to demonstrate his eCommerce prowess, by diving into the pros and cons of hosted and self-hosted carts. We discuss topics like carts we have used in the past, the perks and downsides to each one and the questions we believe every eCommerce owner needs to ask before choosing. We also give examples of our own past successes and failures with each cart. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1u1ye5Z

Drew Sanocki returns to the show again this week, and this time, we are discussing the importance of coding skills in online solo entrepreneurship. As more resources like oDesk are popping up, it is creating a situation where it is incredibly inexpensive to outsource programming to great coders. While the urgency to learn in order to be successful seems to be fading, we argue that this knowledge will be absolutely vital to your success. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1qe9q4h

The eCommerce guru, Bill D’Alessandro, is back on the show this week to discuss the best methods of handling customer support and phone calls. We have an open discussion about everything from what software and services we have tried, what we liked and disliked about each one and where we have completely fallen short on customer service. We also discuss several options for getting started with manufacturers and suppliers when starting a new drop shipping business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1uwSriQ

Drew Sanocki is back again on the eCommerceFuel podcast to delve into the top news stories in the eCommerce world from the past month. This week, we dive into the changes that Google has made and is expected to make, and introduce Drew’s exciting new eCommerce venture. You do not want to miss our breakdown down of the important changes and our advice that can save you valuable time and money. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1oFWVhv

This week’s episode is a special treat for anyone who was not able to make it to last weekends’ eCommerceFuel Live Event. Welcome Brandon Eley, founder and owner of 2BigFeet.com. Brandon is a 15-year eCommerce veteran, speaker, blogger and author of Online Marketing Inside Out. Brandon shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, from blowing all of his start-up money, to being near bankruptcy, and turning it all around to making over 7 figures. You do not want to miss this informative and inspiring session from the eCommerceFuel Live event. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1q9QgRS

This week, I welcome back Ezra Firestone to discuss the 5 questions all eCommerce owners need to consider before starting a site redesign. We debate the reasons behind why an eCommerce store owner would start a site redesign and where to begin. We also get into the different tools that you can use to determine what needs to be changed on your site vs what should stay the same. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1pP1rPv

Drew Sanocki is back again on the show, and this week we dive into one of the most vital, but often overlooked aspects of entrepreneurship -supportive spouses. Regardless of your financial situation, having a supportive life partner is detrimental to the success of your business, and the health of your relationship. This week, we discuss several ways to earn and keep your significant others support and trust. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1l4ttXw

My guest, Andrew Henderson, is the founder of NomadCapitalist.com and The Nomad Society. Andrew is an international entrepreneur and perpetual traveler, searching the globe for the best places to live, invest, and start a business. With his private online club, The Nomad Society, his members receive access to valuable training and contacts that can help them internationalize their lives and their businesses You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1mnHNoK

Drew Sanocki is back on the show this week to dive into what has been going on in the world of eCommerce during the month of July. We are hoping to make this a regular occurrence on the show, where we discuss the many fast-paced changes that happen each month. This week, we tackle everything from Google’s authorship photo changes to a possible addition to the Internet Sales Tax Bill. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here:http://bit.ly/1zxUB3S

This week, Ezra Firestone is back to discuss how to provide excellent customer service with an eCommerce store. We discuss how the key to success, and one of the cheapest marketing tools available, is consistent, great customer service. On this episode, Ezra and I use our experiences with our eCommerce stores, along with valuable advice to help turn anyone into a repeat buyer. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1sVzmse

Josh Caba, the founder and developer of CortexCommerce.com, has came up with a solution to the one-site-fits-all eCommerce store. A majority of eCommerce owners have been led to believe that self-learning platforms are only available to those whose revenue is in the millions. While it is true that self-learning platforms are generally more expensive than typical platforms, they more than make up for their cost by dramatically increasing sales. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1qj8H8w

eCommerce guru, Bill D’Alessandro is back on the show this week to join me in a review of hiring our first employees. We discuss everything from what we did right, where we were able to mix it up, and what we completely missed the mark on. You don’t want to miss this episode’s beneficial tips that will save you countless wasted hours and reduce your risk of hiring the wrong person. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1mEqWBg

Ezra Firestone is back for another round this week with 5 tips for A/B testing eCommerce stores. We discuss everything from why you should perform testing on your site to what you should be looking for when setting up a test. You won’t want to miss this episodes valuable advice that can save you months of work! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1lVdxFl

Sam Mallikarjunan, head of eCommerce & Marketing at HubSpot and author of How to Sell Better Than Amazon, is an expert getting your brand and store in front of potential customers. As ecommerce is quickly becoming the shopping method of choice for consumers, there is more competition than ever for driving traffic. The cost of being able to target consumers who are ready to buy is creeping higher and higher. Listen in, as Sam shares some valuable tips, success stories and his path to converting your traffic to customers and keeping them coming back time after time! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1jRt4kE

On my landmark 50th episode, I am flying solo. I am discussing where you should be looking to invest your money as an eCommerce entrepreneur. I show you how I allocate my financial resources across my businesses, personal investments, and other outside opportunities. If you are thinking about investing, or looking to diversify, you do not want to miss this show! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1uEzHfk

Drew Sanocki, a 3-time show regular, is back to have an open discussion about where we believe the world of eCommerce is headed. Drew has been involved in eCommerce since 2003 when he created his company, DesignPublic.com. Since then, he has created and ran several companies including Mineral.io and Empire Growth Group.This week, based on our prior experience, Drew and I will make educated predictions about the future of eCommerce. We will cover topics ranging from taxes and drop shipping to the fate of suburban malls. If you own an eCommerce business or plan to create one, you do not want to miss this show! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1lrJioG

Nate Ginsberg of Boards for Business has figured out the secrets to using Pinterest to drive that traffic to his and his clients’ sites. Through much trial and error, Nate has developed an incredible new system to teach his clients how to leverage Pinterest’s over 70 million users to benefit their business. Nate shares some amazing statistics, success stories and his tips to getting started with Pinterest. Don’t miss this episode! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1nn6eFv

This incredible marathon trade show lasts almost an entire month and spans over 3.7 million square feet (that’s 5.5 times the size of the Superdome!). Today, Austin shares his tips on why every eCommerce owner should make this trip, and how to make it an undeniably (and affordable!) success. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/SSCXYM

Ezra Firestone is back on the show this week with a behind-the-scenes look at his life and business. We discuss all about the differences in how he staffs versus outsources with his companies Boom by Cindy Joseph and SmartMarketer.com.

On this week’s episode, Morgen Newman shares the strategy his company, MixedMade, used when developing and launching in such a short time frame. With the goal of demystifying the start-up process, transparency is very important to Morgen. He also dives into the company's current growth, as well as ideas he hopes to execute in the near future.

Packed into this episode, you'll hear how Jimmy and Doug designed, manufactured, and launched a campaign with the goal of raising $30,000, but ended up with $340,000 in support of their vision.

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EP 14 ECOMMERCEFUEL

New post from eCommerceFuel:Michael Dubin has built a business to over 200,000 customers utilizing, among other things, a viral video on YouTube. Now, after generating ten million dollars in funding, Dollar Shave Club has continued to grow and expand. Michael is on the show to discuss how he was able to come up with the idea behind the […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Rob Walling may not be an eCommerce entrepreneur, but he has built massively successful businesses using techniques that would apply to just about any business. He posts valuable content on his blog at Software By Rob, and has grown a very successful podcast at Startups For The Rest Of Us. On this episode, he’s here […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Katrina McKinnon is a true eCommerce mogul. She’s an Australia based entrepreneur who has focused her strategy on building multiple stores leveraging the power of remote teams. On this episode, Katrina shares some of her favorite strategies for finding, hiring, and firing remote team members. It’s one of the most in depth episodes on outsourcing […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Greg Ciotti is the head of marketing at Help Scout, an incredibly personalized help desk company. One of his chief responsibilities there is to ensure that every customer, whether they start out satisfied or not, ends up with a happy face and a positive feeling regarding their experience. Greg is on the show this week […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Pat Haggerty is a part of the team at Right Channel Radios and Trolling Motors. In fact, he runs much of the behind the scenes business in his role as Sales Manager. On this episode, Pat talks with us about what he’s learned about eCommerce in his three years on the team, as well as […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Bill D’Alessandro is a former investment banker (sound familiar?) who has made the full time transition into eCommerce. He found his niche almost by accident and now generates almost seven figures in revenue per year. On this episode, he gets into his experience buying and selling eCommerce sites and the best way to work this […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Ezra Firestone is a man of many businesses, and one who is incredibly passionate about eCommerce. He runs Boom By Cindy Joseph, SmartMarketer.com, and cohosts Think Act Get with James Schramko. On this episode, Ezra brings a ton of value regarding building a strong community surrounding your brand. He discusses everything from the power of […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Dan Andrews is a man of many machines. He runs two eCommerce stores – Modern Cat Designs and The Portable Bar Company – and runs several other successful businesses. He has put together one of the most highly touted business shows in iTunes called The Tropical MBA Podcast, which is a staple in Andrew’s weekly […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Billy Murphy is an eCommerce professional, amongst many other things. He has had success in business with Blue Fire Poker, his blog, Forever Jobless, and now he shares his knowledge on his training site called eComLab. Billy’s on the show today to talk about all things eCommerce, from how to get great deals buying sites […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Steve Chou eats, sleeps, and breathes eCommerce. His store, Bumblebee Linens, earns six figures per year and he blogs about his pursuits of eCommerce success at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com… and earns six figures per year there too. Today, Steve is here to share with us a number of insights from increasing your website’s speed to closing more […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Gary Vaynerchuk is this week’s guest, and as usual, he delivers. Gary is the founder of WineLibrary.tv, writer of Crush It!, The Thank You Economy, and the upcoming Jab Jab Jab Right Hook, and a social media expert who got started turning his family’s wine store into an ecommerce powerhouse. He’s got some incredible recommendations […]

New post from eCommerceFuel: Andrew Bleakley comes on the show today to discuss shopping carts and getting your ecommerce store set up for success. Mr. Bleakly is a developer who specializes in ecommerce and shopping carts with over 1,000 websites under his belt, and he talks to Andrew about the best options in shopping cart software today. Whether you […]

New post from eCommerceFuel:Dave Huckabay joins Andrew in today’s episode to bring you some real-life advice he’s learned from being in the ecommerce game for nearly 10 years. His online stores in various industrial and consumer markets bring in a hefty $750,000 to $1,000,000 sales per year. Tune in to hear his personal experience in getting his own […]