We are Velocity Sellers, a full-scale Amazon Agency! Our Podcast features our talented and knowledgeable employees and guests, and of course our host, Velocity Pete. Join us as Velocity Pete interviews these Amazon experts on various topics that will help you boost your Amazon knowledge!
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This podcast is your guide to navigating the ever-changing world of small parcel shipping. Each episode, join host Glenn as he unpacks expert tips, insightful data, and the latest news to help you succeed.
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here. New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute! Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
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BrandRocket is your source for tips, strategies & straight talk that will help rocket your brands sales on Amazon. Expect interviews with Amazon private label product sellers, brand owners & tool creators in the space. We'll also be documenting the launch of the 1st private label brand from host & show creator Mark Anthony Hill II. He's Co-Founder/Creative Director at Postbox, a Georgia based product creation company he runs with his brother & Co-Founder Richard Curtis. PostboxMe.com
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Get the inside perspective on how successful supply chain technology companies and e-commerce fulfillment providers win in today's competitive landscape. eCom Logistics Podcast gives you insights from the top leaders and experts to get you the answers to your most pressing supply chain issues.
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Are you grappling with bottlenecks, skyrocketing costs, or digital transformation in your supply chain? Supply Chain Optimizers equips you with proven tactics and candid perspectives to turn complexity into competitive advantage. Each episode delivers real-world stories and data-driven insights from the biggest innovators and disruptors - think UPS, Amazon, and beyond - unpacking bold, sometimes controversial approaches that challenge the status quo. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve ...
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On Logistically Speaking we react to developments in the overlap of logistics, tech, and eCommerce. The three of us have diverse backgrounds in the logistics field and analyze current events in this ever evolving space. This podcast is brought to you by Casttter Media. Casttter partners with businesses and individuals to create compelling, original podcast content.Learn more at casttter.com
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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers ...
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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money.
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Hey, we're Taylor; welcome to our podcast. We're chatting on hot topics ranging from eCommerce, packaging to the latest driver technology. We have a lot of fantastic episodes coming your way, so don't forget to subscribe. Have a topic you want our team to cover? Inbox us [email protected].
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Winner Take All is a business & tech news show covering the world of platform businesses, tech antitrust, regulations, and innovation. Hosted by Alex Moazed and Nick Johnson, authors of the Amazon Best-Seller Modern Monopolies.
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HubBroker Aps has developed an iPaaS system, which reads and writes PDF and other formats automatically. We support various file formats and convert to desired file format as per customers guideline. We are authorized partners with many online accounting systems in Denmark and many other European countries. We convert PDF files to XML, CSV, HUBXML, Edifact, OIOUBL, OIOXML, EHF, CXML, BISV2, FINVOICE, EXCEL, TXT, HTML, TEAPPS, NAVXML, BSFACTURA, OCXML, UBL, EML and many more. HubBroker Aps in ...
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The Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, with Dave Gulas of EZDC 3PL, is your weekly dose of real talk with the people actually building successful businesses. We bring you unfiltered conversations with the founders, the dreamers, and the doers who are truly making things happen. We're cutting through the noise to show you what it really takes for business growth.. Think of it as a backstage pass to the entrepreneurial journey —from overcoming tough challenges to celebrating big victories, and every ...
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Welcome to The Real Life Buyer podcast. In this podcast, you will hear great conversations of approximately 40 – 50 minutes with business owners, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, authors and technical specialists in their field. These professionals will share their wisdom through hard fought experience, success and failure to hasten your development, accelerate your career and broaden your business know-how. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a business professional in a leadership role, or ...
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This is E-commerce 365, bringing you daily insights from the world of e-commerce straight from the Netherlands.
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Welcome to eCom Insights: E-Commerce & Marketplace Trends, the podcast where Matt Anderson and Rael Cline, industry experts from Optimizon, deep dive into the dynamic world of e-commerce. Join these seasoned professionals as they share invaluable insights, trends, and strategies to help e-commerce managers and sales leaders thrive in the competitive online marketplace. In each episode Matt and Rael engage in candid conversations with best-selling brands and leading industry partners to cover ...
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This is the best Podcast to get started with English for Call Centers and Customer Service for students of English as a Second Language. Practice your listening and speaking. Learn Call Center Soft Skills and Vocabulary. Learn Customer Service skills: Empathy, Troubleshooting Soft Skills and others. Practice active listening, Call center Role plays, empathy scripts, sales role plays, grammar and vocabulary. Join our live training sessions for $175 USD dollars with materials and call center c ...
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Prototype to Production: 7 Sneaky Pitfalls to Avoid
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37:18In episode 290 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud Anjoran is back and joins Adrian to explore seven common pitfalls that can derail manufacturing projects during the critical transition from prototype to production. A working prototype may look and feel like the final product, but moving from prototype to mass production is a far more complex j…
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From Fishing Boats to Million Dollar Relationships: Kevin Thompson’s Path to Entrepreneurship
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32:57In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment, host Dave sits down with Kevin Thompson, entrepreneur, connector, and host of the Million Dollar Relationships podcast. Kevin shares his real-world business journey, from saving up as a fisherman in Alaska to launching a cleaning and restoration company, and eventually building a multi-million dollar publishin…
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How to Implement the Three-Horizon Framework for Supply Chain Excellence with Jay Koganti
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32:03What do ancient Greek oracles have to teach us about AI modern supply chain design? Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Jay Koganti, VP of Supply Chain Center of Excellence at The Estée Lauder Companies, to explore how foresight, AI, and structured planning can drive meaningful transformation. From implementing the three-horizon planning framework …
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The Complexity of Carrier Surcharges - What Shippers Need to Know
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19:20In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding breaks down the surcharge puzzle and why it matters more than ever for shippers. What began as reasonable fees for fuel or residential delivery have turned into shifting rules and constant increases, with carriers using them to make back lost margin. Listeners will learn: • Why surcharges such a…
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Solo to CEO: Scaling from Coffee Shops to a $20 Million Dollar Agency with Jason Hennessey
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27:03In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Jason Hennessey, founder and CEO of Hennessey Digital, to dive into the real journey of entrepreneurship, from humble beginnings as a mobile DJ to building and selling multiple digital agencies. Jason reveals how he taught himself SEO in the early 2000s, and how this skill evolved from a need into a passio…
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September 1st, 2025: Best Buy Relaunches Its Marketplace, Target Earnings: Like a Slow-Moving Train Wreck, Upcoming RMW Commerce Events in Second Half of the Year, and Walmart Raises Revenue Guidance in ...
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13:29Today on our show: Best Buy Relaunches Its Marketplace Target Earnings: Like a Slow-Moving Train Wreck Upcoming RMW Commerce Events in Second Half of the Year Walmart Raises Revenue Guidance in Earnings Call - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode…
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The Power of Release: How Curtis McCollum Helps Entrepreneurs Break Through Self-Sabotage
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29:38In this episode, Curtis McCollum, founder and CEO of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, sits down with host Dave Gulas to share his inspiring journey from a top financial services sales professional to a sought-after performance coach. Curtis pulls back the curtain on what truly holds entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders back, including the …
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When To Sign Off On Injection Mold Tooling — Inside the Journey from DFM to T0→T2
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31:26Episode 289: Adrian is joined again by our head of New Product Development, Paul Adams, to explore the complexity of plastic injection mold tooling and what it takes to go from tooling design to mass production of plastic parts. They explore the full journey, from DFM and tool design through trial runs (T0, T1, T2) to final sign-off and mass produc…
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From Tariffs to Technology: Preparing Your Business for Volatile Global Markets
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37:51In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave Gulas sits down with renowned global supply chain strategist Jim Tompkins for an eye-opening discussion on the current turbulence in trade, tariffs, and international commerce. Dive deep into the global ramifications of USMCA updates, Canada’s tariff changes, and the evolving dynamics between …
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From Failure to Fortune: Amir Haramaty on Resilience, Learning, and Leading aiOla
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31:28In this episode, host Dave Gulas interviews Amir Haramaty, president and co-founder of aiOla, a speech AI company that’s taking the tech and logistics world by storm. With four successful exits and a history as a serial problem solver, Amir shares his journey building aiOla, starting long before AI was a hot topic. Discover how Iola helps Fortune 5…
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#85 - Mastering TikTok Shop: Navigating the Affiliate Marketplace with Uptick
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35:33Step into the world of social commerce as we explore the rapidly evolving TikTok Shop ecosystem with Bryan, Head of Partnerships at Uptick. This eye-opening conversation reveals how the creator economy is reshaping e-commerce and providing unprecedented opportunities for brands and influencers alike. TikTok Shop has transformed from a dancing video…
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August 25th, 2025: Shipping Smackdown: Nate Skiver on the Parcel Industry's Biggest Myth
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29:10Join Rick and special guest Nate Skiver, founder of LPF Spend Management, as they dive into a fiery discussion about the state of shipping in e-commerce. In this spicy wing-eating challenge, Nate debunks a major shipping myth and shares his expertise from over two decades in the retail and consulting world. In this episode, we explore: The biggest …
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What’s News in Markets: Home Depot Rallies, Target Misses, Meta Pauses
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5:53How did Home Depot bounce back in spite of a mixed bag of a quarterly report? And what caused a leadership shakeup at Target? Plus, why is Meta pausing hiring in its AI division? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about you…
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Traffic Lights for Product Success. How Phase Gates Save Time & Money
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37:40Adrian is joined once again by Paul Adams, the Sofeast Group’s Head of New Product Development, based at Agilian Technology, our contract manufacturer, to discuss the importance of phase gate (or stage gate) reviews in new product introduction (NPI). When developing and manufacturing a product, rushing forward without checks at key stages can lead …
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Building a Life You Were Born For: Jonathan Domsky’s Guide to Fulfillment for Entrepreneurs
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28:58In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave Gulas sits down with Jonathan Domsky, veteran entrepreneur and founder of Untangled Coaching, for an inspiring conversation tailored to fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and startup founders. Jonathan walks us through his transformative journey—from building a successful children's access…
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In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding breaks down why UPS’s aggressive cost-cutting strategy — marked by 20,000 layoffs, 100+ facility closures, and a drawdown of Amazon volume — may be creating more problems than it solves. He challenges the notion that UPS can ‘shrink to greatness,’ and outlines what this shift really means for sh…
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Beyond Amazon: The Urgent Ecommerce Shift You Can’t Ignore with Andrew Maffettone
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28:11In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Andrew Maffettone, founder and CEO of BlueTuskr, for an insightful conversation tailored for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders looking for real-world growth strategies. Andrew dives into the challenges of building and scaling an e-commerce digital marketing agency in today’s fast-…
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Walmart Rebranding, Amazon's Robot Fleet, & TikTok Turned eBay | The E-Tail Report
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13:17The e-commerce landscape is transforming before our eyes, with industry titans making bold moves that challenge conventional retail boundaries. Walmart surprises everyone with a remarkable 22% growth in their digital sales for 2025, now setting their sights on an unexpected demographic: high-income online shoppers. Can the budget-friendly giant suc…
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August 18th, 2025: We Once Made a Deal with Google. The Deal Has Changed, The Unspoken AI Enthusiasm Gap At Large Companies, The Road Ahead for Commerce.com, and An Update On Gnawing Your Arm Off, or Replatforming ...
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13:36Today on our show: We Once Made a Deal with Google. The Deal Has Changed The Unspoken AI Enthusiasm Gap At Large Companies The Road Ahead for Commerce.com An Update On Gnawing Your Arm Off, or Replatforming - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode …
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What’s News in Markets: Intel Rallies, Amazon Delivers, Tapestry Plummets
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4:31What caused Intel’s share price to bounce back? And how did Amazon’s new same-day grocery delivery rollout affect its shares? Plus, how did a $160 million tariff hit cause turmoil for Tapestry? Host Liz Young discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more ab…
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Tariffs, Trade War, and the Factory Floor: Buyer Risks in 2025
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38:33Tariffs, shifting trade policies, and unpredictable order patterns are creating a “stop–go” manufacturing environment in China. For buyers, this means unexpected quality issues, capacity crunches, and supply chain instability. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud Anjoran and Adrian from the Sofeast team break down the real-world i…
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From Financial Bulimia to Empowered Entrepreneur: Kimberly Spencer on Mindset & Sustainable Success
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36:28In this episode, Dave sits down with Kimberly Spencer, founder of Crown Yourself and Communication Queens, to share her honest journey through entrepreneurship, the wins, tough moments, and everything in between. Kimberly dives deep into the realities small business owners face, from struggling with self-doubt and “financial bulimia” (a cycle of ea…
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From Accounting Frustrations to a Thriving SaaS & Podcast Platform: Lessons in Perseverance with Mike Jesowshek
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26:49In this episode, entrepreneur and tax expert Mike Jesowshek sits down with Dave Gulas to share his journey of building multiple businesses from the age of 14, navigating setbacks, and innovating in the world of cloud-based accounting. Mike reveals actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders looking to keep m…
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What's News in Earnings: Why Some Money Managers Are Trailing the Market
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9:15Bonus Episode for Aug. 11. Shares of publicly traded private-equity firms like Blackstone and Apollo are down year-to-date, trailing the broader market, while shares of traditional asset managers like BlackRock have outperformed. Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos discusses this divide and how it relates to the firms’ second-quarter earnings…
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#84 - Navigating Retail's Future: Inside eTail 2025
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17:10What happens when the brightest minds in retail gather to tackle our industry's biggest challenges? Magic. eTail 2025 isn't just another conference—it's the beating heart of a year-round retail community experience that brings together innovative brands, tech pioneers, and passionate retailers who are defining what comes next. This year's Boston ev…
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August 11th, 2025: Amazon Reports Earnings, Dogged by AI Questions, Shopify Q2 Earnings Show Its Not Going Anywhere, Klaviyo Delivers Growth, But Efficiency Still Lacking, and Recap from Austin: Auctane ...
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15:39Today on our show: Amazon Reports Earnings, Dogged by AI Questions Shopify Q2 Earnings Show Its Not Going Anywhere Klaviyo Delivers Growth, But Efficiency Still Lacking Recap from Austin: Auctane’s Spicy Innovation Delivered Event - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 4 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, an…
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What’s News in Markets: Apple’s Investment, Fannie and Freddie’s IPO, Crocs’ Misstep
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4:50How did Apple avoid tariffs on its chips? And are mortgage lenders Fannie and Freddie set to go public? Plus, what caused Crocs shares to plunge? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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The Future of Logistics Nearshoring: Outsourcing, Automation, & Industry Challenges with Nick Schrock
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29:22In this episode, Nick Schrock, founder and CEO of Valoroo, returns to share proven strategies for nearshoring and outsourcing in the logistics industry—valuable insights for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders looking to scale their businesses while managing costs. Nick and host Dave Gulas go deep on how nearshoring in count…
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Pilot Runs: Crucial for Manufacturing Success
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32:21Jumping into mass production without a pilot run is like launching a rocket without a test fire, risky, costly, and likely to go wrong. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud Anjoran and Adrian from the Sofeast team break down what the pilot run process really is, why it's non-negotiable in any serious manufacturing project, and wha…
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Overcoming Digital Noise: the Power and Future of Direct Mail with Travis Lee
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32:21In this episode, Travis Lee, founder of 3D Mail Results, sits down with host Dave Gulas to share his entrepreneurial journey and the real story behind building a thriving business in direct mail marketing. Travis reveals how an idea born from a family-run mastermind group turned into a multimillion-dollar direct mail fulfillment company. Listen in …
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What’s News in Earnings: Tough Times Come for Big Food
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8:36Bonus Episode for Aug. 6. It’s tough sledding in the food business as costs rise but consumers aren’t having higher prices. How are food companies balancing inflation and tariffs on one hand and the need to appeal to budget-conscious buyers on the other? WSJ Heard on the Street editor Aaron Back discusses the latest earnings reports for Kraft Heinz…
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#83 - Mastering Q4: The Ultimate Amazon Seller's Guide
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42:44The holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching, and Amazon sellers who aren't prepared will miss crucial revenue opportunities. In this strategic planning session, we dive deep into everything you need to know to maximize your Q4 success with insights from our Amazon experts. Timing is everything when preparing for Q4. While ideally you should …
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Diagnose Before You Deploy: Chandan Trehan on Smarter Supply Chains
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30:36What if the key to unlocking the future of supply chains lies in smarter diagnosis, rather than just smarter technology? Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Chandan Trehan, Lead of Digital Transformation, Supply Chains and Sustainability at Bosch USA, to unpack how successful supply chain innovation starts with identifying real problems before jump…
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Tariff Mitigation, Global Expansion, and the Trump Trade Effect with Jim Tompkins
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36:10In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Jim Tompkins, founder of Tompkins Ventures, for a deep dive into the realities of tariffs, trade policies, and their direct impact on entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders. Recorded on the heels of a major tariff deadline, Jim shares clear, actionable strategies businesses are using to…
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What’s News in Earnings: How Magnificent Can the Magnificent Seven Get?
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9:56Bonus Episode for Aug. 5. Six of the so-called Magnificent Seven companies have reported quarterly earnings, with only Nvidia, the most-valuable of them all, yet to release its results. Heard on the Street’s Asa Fitch talks about how much better it can get for the stocks harnessing AI-mania to propel the stock market. Asa, who also writes the Journ…
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August 4th, 2025: Bigcommerce Rebrands as Just Commerce, UPS Q2 Earnings Highlights Strange Economic Times, Last Flight of the Aggregator: OpenStore Valuation Burns, and Amazon Pulled out of Google Shopping ...
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12:02Today on our show: Bigcommerce Rebrands as Just Commerce UPS Q2 Earnings Highlights Strange Economic Times Last Flight of the Aggregator: OpenStore Valuation Burns Amazon Pulled out of Google Shopping for AI, not for Advertising - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and …
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What’s News in Markets: Novo Tumbles, Meta Soars, Apple Sells
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4:55Is Novo Nordisk losing its lead in the weight-loss market? And what caused Meta’s shares to jump? Plus, why did shoppers rush to buy Apple’s iPhones? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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What’s News in Earnings: How Logistics Operators Are Navigating Trade War Turmoil
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10:22Bonus Episode for Aug. 1. Logistics companies that deliver the goods you use everyday are grappling with rapid shifts in freight demand due to President Trump’s trade war. Warehouse operator Prologis, trucking giant J.B. Hunt and parcel carrier United Parcel Service are also still dealing with a yearslong slump in freight demand following the pande…
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India Overtakes China in US Smartphone Shipments: What It Really Means
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33:55Adrian and Renaud explore a significant shift in global electronics production: India surpassing China as the top smartphone exporter to the USA. The discussion covers why this change happened so fast, how Apple and other big tech firms adapted, what this means for SMEs, and how Sofeast is now expanding its own manufacturing footprint in India. Sho…
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Global Trade Turbulence: Exploring Policy, Pricing, & Survival for Small Businesses with Cindy Allen
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32:55In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with international trade consultant Cindy Allen for a timely deep dive into the realities facing entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders who navigate the global marketplace. With over 35 years of experience, Cindy shares valuable, real-world insights on …
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Inside the Logistics Job Market: Flexibility, AI, and the Human Touch with Charlie Saffro
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34:12In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with renowned logistics recruiter Charlie Saffro to give entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders a real-world perspective on the state of the job market in logistics and supply chain as of July 2025. If you’re building a business and want the inside scoop on hiring, talent retention, and what…
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From Growth to Grit: How High-Growth Brands Can Avoid Fulfillment Burnout
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41:51Glenn Gooding is joined by Aaron Alpeter, Founder and CEO of Izba, to explore what drives fulfillment success and why so many brand-3PL relationships break down during growth. They explore: Why most 3PL churn starts with a breakdown in trust What the “four acts” of startup growth reveal about operational risk How brand honesty helps 3PLs plan aroun…
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Rethinking Supply Chain & Ops at Scale: Lessons from Erin Chamberlin, Topgolf COO
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30:16What You’ll Learn How to reverse-engineer the customer journey to simplify complex operational challenges Why grounding teams in customer empathy unlocks better delivery across multi-site venues Cross-functional collaboration’s role in innovating under tariff pressures and supply chain disruptions Balancing brand standards with local authenticity i…
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#82 - Ritu Java Shares Her Top Amazon PPC & AI Tactics from the PPC Ninja Playbook
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42:04Ready to transform how your Amazon business adapts to AI? Ritu Java, CEO of PPC Ninja, pulls back the curtain on the revolutionary shift happening in e-commerce that most sellers aren't prepared for. With a fascinating background spanning India, Japan, and Canada, Ritu brings a global perspective to the challenges facing today's Amazon sellers. She…
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What’s News in Markets: Meme Stock Frenzy, Chipotle Stumbles, Toyota Rises
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6:04Which companies’ shares are under the sway of meme traders this summer? And why did Chipotle’s sales alarm investors? Plus, why did a trade-war development boost shares of Japanese automaker Toyota? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. …
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We break down the results from Amazon's extended four-day Prime Day event, which generated $24 billion in sales despite mixed reactions from sellers and shoppers. The extended format diluted the excitement, with approximately one-third of total spending occurring on day one alone. • Amazon Prime Day reached $24 billion in sales, a 30% increase over…
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Q&A: Invention > Marketplace, Shorter Manufacturing Timelines, China V West Biz Culture Differences, etc.
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34:31In this diverse episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, hosts Adrian and Renaud cover several thought-provoking topics based on listeners' questions. They will discuss: How to transform an initial idea into a market-ready product. Cultural differences in business practices between Chinese and Western companies. Shortening manufacturing timelines, s…
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From Burnout to Buyout: How Chad Ackerman Scaled, Sold, and Now Coaches Other Entrepreneurs
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24:18In this powerful episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with entrepreneur and coach Chad Ackerman to discuss his real-world journey from launching a passion project to building, scaling, and selling his successful business, Left Field Investors, to BiggerPockets. Chad shares: ✅ How to recognize business burnout and ove…
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Mastering the Pivot: Richard Blank’s Path to Building a Call-Center Empire
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29:38In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center. Richard reveals how he went from a Spanish major in Philadelphia to building a thriving business in Central America’s vibrant BPO industry. Richard shares honest insights on overcoming early career uncertainty, breaking free from societ…
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Strategizing for Uncertainty: How Trump’s Tariff Volatility is Reshaping Global Trade
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38:32In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Jim Tompkins to break down the latest developments in global tariffs and what they mean for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and founders navigating today’s unpredictable landscape. Get insight on President Trump’s negotiation style, the impact of new reciprocal tariffs set for August 1st, and how eco…
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