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3PL Without the BS: Why Great Fulfillment Is a Partnership, Not a Price Tag with Dave Gulas
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3PL Without the BS: Why Great Fulfillment Is a Partnership, Not a Price Tag
About
Dave Gulas built his career in pharmaceutical logistics before launching EZDC 3PL to bring that same precision and urgency to eCommerce. He's also a podcast host and a passionate advocate for SMB founders scaling sustainably through smarter logistics.
EZDC 3PL is a U.S.-based fulfillment company helping eCommerce brands grow with flexible warehousing, fast shipping, and personalized support, no order minimums, no bureaucracy, just reliable execution.
The No.1 eCom Operations hack:
"The best part for us is when people join with us and maybe they're outsourcing for the first time and then they see how this works and they say, 'You know, moving into your 3PL was the best decision I ever made because now I have all this time, I have more energy, I have more bandwidth, I have the ability to actually do what I do best and operate in my zone of genius and grow my business.'"
You Will Learn:
- Why outsourcing fulfillment isn't a cost — it's a growth multiplier
- The biggest red flags in a 3PL partnership
- How to handle rush orders without chaos
- Why packaging can unlock serious savings
- What "AI shopping" means for the future of fulfillment
Show Notes:
- (00:02:14) Dave's Background and Journey into E-commerce
- (00:03:46) The Value of Customer Service in 3PL
- (00:05:15) Challenges with National 3PL Providers
- (00:06:57) Outsourcing Fulfillment: Common Misconceptions
- (00:08:58) The Right 3PL Partnership
- (00:10:16) Early Warning Signs of a Bad 3PL Partnership
- (00:11:00) Success Stories and Flexibility in 3PL
- (00:12:51) Balancing Multiple Roles in E-commerce
- (00:14:45) Trends and Innovations in Fulfillment
- (00:22:49) Advice for Scaling E-commerce Brands
- (00:24:09) The Impact of SMBs on the Economy
- (00:25:26) Final Thoughts and Farewell
Let’s keep learning and growing together in the world of eCommerce!
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