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Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant | eCommerce, Shopify, and Amazon FBA Experts · Business

The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

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!

Episodes

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E583: I Found Where the Biggest Amazon Sellers Operate in China

20 Jan 2025
30m
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This monologue podcast episode focuses on a visit to China South City, a Shenzhen building housing numerous Chinese Amazon sellers. The speaker details the building's layout (shopping mall on lower floors, seller offices above), the concentration of sellers fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, and the preval...

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E582: B.C. Is Taxing Sellers On Nearly All Of Your Fees

13 Jan 2025
41m
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This interview podcast focuses on the impact of the Online Marketplace Services Act in British Columbia, Canada, on e-commerce sellers. The podcast begins by introducing the Act's effect on sellers, specifically the application of Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to fees paid to online marketplaces like Amazon. The discuss...

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E581: Which One Sucks Less: SaaS, Ecom, or Content?

07 Jan 2025
40m
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In this episode of the podcast, digital marketing expert Ronnie Teja shares his insights on the benefits of SaaS, e-commerce, and content businesses. He draws from his own experiences running businesses in these sectors, highlighting which he believes is the best option for new entrepreneurs—starting with e-commerce, f...

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E580: The Top 5 Episodes of 2024

30 Dec 2024
15m
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In this episode of the Ecomcrew Podcast, we look back at the top five highlights from 2024, diving deep into some key e-commerce strategies and challenges. You'll find engaging snippets and summaries of each episode, featuring topics such as a significant data breach involving the Chinese Amazon seller O Group, Mike's ...

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E579: How to Make Your Own Amazon SaaS Tools (& Annual Software Poll)

09 Dec 2024
15m
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This podcast explores the advantages of using custom software for Amazon businesses. The speaker points out that while generic software is available, tailored solutions can better meet the specific needs of individual businesses. He shares how to utilize the Amazon API and third-party tools like Jungle Scout to build c...

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E578: Massive Chinese Seller Data Leaks

25 Nov 2024
22m
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In this podcast episode, we dive into the story of O Group, previously known as OKI, a once-dominant Chinese seller on Amazon. After facing a major setback in 2021 due to a scandal involving review manipulation, O Group saw a sharp decline in revenue. However, the company managed to bounce back by shifting its focus to...

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E577: What The Next 10 Years of Amazon FBA Will Look Like

18 Nov 2024
32m
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In this episode of the Ecomcrew podcast, two experienced e-commerce entrepreneurs share insights from their over ten-year journey in the industry. They explore the significant transformations they've witnessed, including rising competition, the evolving dynamics with platforms like Amazon, and the hurdles of managing i...

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E576: The Impact of Donald Trump's Administration on E-Commerce

11 Nov 2024
21m
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This podcast explores how a Donald Trump presidency could affect e-commerce businesses, especially those that import from China. It highlights several key concerns, such as the possibility of increased tariffs that could alter pricing and sourcing strategies, rising freight costs due to heightened demand, currency fluc...

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E575: Amazon Collected 19% More In This Fee in Q3

04 Nov 2024
18m
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Amazon's Q3 earnings revealed an 8% rise in online store revenue, a remarkable 19% jump in advertising revenue, and a 10% increase in FBA fees. While the sharp increase in advertising revenue raises concerns for third-party sellers, the relatively modest growth in FBA fees—despite the introduction of placement fees—sug...

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E574: The Billion Dollar Ghost Companies of Amazon

28 Oct 2024
25m
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This podcast episode dives into the intriguing world of ghost companies, particularly Verscher LLC and Herthshire LLC, showcasing their murky operations and questionable practices in the retail industry. Through a compelling investigation, the host reveals how these companies use secrecy to skirt around warranty issues...

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E573: What To Do When Your Amazon Biz Is In Trouble

21 Oct 2024
25m
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In this episode of the podcast, we explore the tough realities of e-commerce, particularly the revenue drops caused by various factors, including a major Google algorithm update. Host Dave shares his firsthand experience with layoffs and emphasizes the importance of treating employees fairly during difficult times, alo...

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E572: AI vs. Traditional Sellers - How Fast the Gap Is Growing

14 Oct 2024
31m
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In this episode, Julian, the CEO of Autron, shares valuable insights on optimizing Amazon PPC using AI. He highlights the significance of adapting strategies, including video ads and off-Amazon advertising with DSP. Julian discusses current PPC trends, campaign optimization, and Autron.ai's innovative methods, offering...

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E571: Why I Sold Icewraps - Part 2

07 Oct 2024
37m
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In this podcast episode, the host shares Icewraps' challenging journey through a sharp decline in sales, strategic cost reductions, and the eventual decision to sell the business. They delve into the decision-making process that prioritized profitability over sheer sales volume, detailing the complexities of negotiatio...

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E570: Selling My Brand After 10 Years - Part 1

01 Oct 2024
23m
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In this podcast episode, we delve into the critical roles of focus and obsession in achieving business success, drawing from Mike's experiences with various e-commerce brands, especially IceWraps. The conversation addresses the difficulties of juggling multiple brands and suggests that concentrating on one can yield gr...

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E569: How to Access the New Amazon Dashboard, Get 1-on-1 Seller Support & More (Accelerate Recap)

23 Sep 2024
19m
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This podcast episode offers a comprehensive overview of the recent Amazon Accelerate event, highlighting its significant announcements and statistics that underline Amazon's ongoing evolution in e-commerce. Key insights include record attendance figures, remarkable delivery capabilities, and the unveiling of a streamli...

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E568: How Are Temu Prices So Much Lower?

16 Sep 2024
18m
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This podcast episode examines the meteoric rise of Temu as a formidable rival to Amazon, highlighting its innovative logistics model and aggressive pricing strategy that leverage Chinese manufacturing and potential government support. Through rapid shipping capabilities and advantageous pricing, Temu is redefining e-co...

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E567: Using Lifetime Warranties To Contact Your Amazon Customers

09 Sep 2024
32m
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This podcast episode features Michael sharing his decade-long journey with ProTuff Products on Amazon, revealing key strategies for thriving in the competitive e-commerce landscape, particularly through a unique warranty program that fosters brand loyalty and customer engagement. By diversifying beyond his initial pool...

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E566: Easy Tips to Save on Packaging Costs

02 Sep 2024
34m
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This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of packaging strategies, particularly focusing on Amazon's "Ship in Own Container" program and its implications for brands selling direct-to-consumer (DTC) and retail. Elizabeth and Dave discuss the cost and design considerations for packaging, the importance of sustaina...

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E565: Did Google & Reddit Kill Blog Marketing?

26 Aug 2024
24m
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This podcast episode investigates the evolving landscape of content marketing in the wake of Google's Helpful Update, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities that e-commerce brands face, particularly concerning the rise of platforms like Reddit. Mike and Dave articulate the potential decline of traditional content...

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E564: 3 Ways to Reduce Inbound Placement Fees

19 Aug 2024
18m
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This podcast episode highlights the strategies for minimizing placement fees in the e-commerce space, particularly through the utilization of Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) as a cost-effective solution. Dave emphasizes the benefits of AWD, while providing additional tactics such as meticulous planning of shi...

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