EP67: Inside Commerce Roundtable San Diego 2025: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Best DTC Event

In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) take you inside the Commerce Roundtable San Diego, held at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. From the packed registration line to the speaker’s lounge with ocean views, they take you along for the ride, chatting with founders, operators, and marketers who make this industry tick.

This isn’t your average, dull conference. Think: food trucks on the pier, vacation giveaways, and conversations with heavy-hitters. Along the way, the crew dives into hot topics like AI, live selling, and what’s next in eCommerce growth all while capturing the buzz and camaraderie that make Commerce Roundtable the go-to event for DTC brands.

Whether you missed San Diego or just want a front-row seat to the action, this recap brings the energy, insights, and chaos (the fun kind) of Commerce Roundtable 2025 straight to you.

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00:00 Welcome to Commerce Roundtable San Diego

00:48 Exploring the Venue and Food Trucks

01:44 Registration and Initial Impressions

02:53 Behind the Scenes: Speaker's Lounge

04:39 Conversations with Attendees

09:19 Touring the Conference Venue

10:16 Exploring the Lounge Area

10:54 Raffle Excitement and Giveaways

12:20 Outdoor Patio and Networking

13:15 Insights from SubSummit

16:02 Live Selling and AI Innovations

17:26 Founder's Journey and Business Growth

19:10 Event Highlights and Conclusion

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