Why Burning Down and Rebuilding Their Business Helped Swift Industries Win
What happens when your business grows too fast and the demand suddenly vanishes? This week, I'm joined by Martina Brimmer, co-founder of Swift Industries, a premium bikepacking brand known for its exc...
30 Touko 202550min
Bill Sells His Company and Interesting Places to Invest Money
What happens after you sell the business you've spent over a decade building? In this episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend and returning guest Bill D'Alessandro, fresh off the sale of Natural Dog...
23 Touko 202550min
Made in America: Growing FilterBuy.com Into a $250 Million Business
Ever wonder if you can truly compete with overseas manufacturing from right here in the U.S.? This week, I'm kicking off a two-part series on American manufacturing by sitting down with David Heacock,...
16 Touko 20251h 2min
From Near Death Experience to One of the Coolest Products I've Ever Seen
Have you ever wondered what happens when you completely walk away from a successful business, and build something even more meaningful? This week, I'm joined by Ben Katzaman, founder of Sculpted Peaks...
9 Touko 202553min
Can Tariffs Lead to Higher Margins for U.S. Sellers?
Could the current wave of tariffs actually help U.S. eCommerce sellers? In this episode, I'm joined by longtime ECF member Aaron Rubin, founder of ShipHero, to explore a counterintuitive take on how r...
2 Touko 202541min
De Minimis Reform, 2nd Order Tariff Implications & New LLM Capabilities
Are you feeling the weight of rising tariffs and wondering how to adapt your business? In this "State of Play" episode, I'm joined by my good friend Steve Chou to unpack the latest challenges shaking ...
25 Huhti 202559min
The Unfiltered Truth About Marketing Agencies: Why Most Are Terrible And How to Find the Few Worth Hiring
Do you ever feel like hiring a marketing agency is more hassle than help? You're not alone - agencies are a hot topic in the ECF community, and not always in a good way. In this episode, I sit down wi...
18 Huhti 20251h 11min
Cringe-Worthy Leadership Mistakes & What We Learned
Ever made a leadership call that totally backfired - or waited too long to make a tough team decision? In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend and repeat guest Bill D'Alessandro to swap stories ...
11 Huhti 202543min
