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Agency Operators Podcast
Author: Pasha Knish
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Welcome to Agency Operators Podcast, your refuge from the industry buzz! Join us as we spotlight genuine experts in the agency and e-commerce service provider realm, providing a clear path through the clutter of fake gurus. Hear real stories, connect with your community, and showcase your authentic expertise. A place where agency owners share their stories and nuggets of gold they've attained through the challenges of growing brands and operating teams. Welcome to the Agency Operators Podcast!
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Topic: AMZ Optimized: Beyond the Ad Console - How Smart Brands Combine Amazon PPC with Off-Amazon Traffic to Scale Date and time: Wed Feb 18th 6 pm CET / 12 pm EST Host: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZOptimized Speakers: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZOptimized Ben Faw - Co-Founder @ Advon Commerce & MaverickX Eric Young - VP Brand Growth @ Bullseye Sellers Sean Stone - Director @ Stone's Goods - Tommy Lynch - CEO @ Cult Content - Komal Singh - Founder & CEO @ 4XDigital AI Paul Harvey - Owner @ Ranks...
Why are some brands quietly printing revenue on TikTok Shop while others struggle to make a single sale? In Episode 76, we sit down with Tommy Lynch, Founder of Cult Content, who has generated over 100 million views and more than $500K in GMV through TikTok Shop systems that actually convert. This isn’t about going viral. It’s about building infrastructure. In this episode, we break down: — How to structure TikTok Shop operations for sustainable scale — What separates high-performing short-fo...
Why do some Amazon listings get traffic — but never momentum? Clicks come in. Spend goes up. Conversion stays flat. In this live episode of the Agency Operators Podcast, we sit down with Ash Metry, Founder & CEO of Keywords.am, to unpack what’s really happening beneath Amazon search behavior — and why most sellers are optimizing the wrong layer of intent. Ash explains why keyword volume isn’t wrong, just incomplete — and how sellers should pair it with buyer intent to avoid attracting hig...
Topic: AMZ Optimized: Start Strong: The 2026 Amazon Growth Plan Date/Time: Wed Jan 28th 2026 @ 6 PM CET / 12 PM EST Host: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ Optimized Speakers: Bianca Basse - Programmatic Advertising Consultant @ Data>Drama Consulting Joshua Porter - Vice President of BD @ Refund Hawk Monte Desai - Founder @ Pixii Blazej Blaszczyk - CEO @ Turbodash This podcast is tailor-made to provide valuable insights to our community of exceptional operators who have been through a lot in t...
Main Description What makes some DTC brands scale effortlessly—while others stay stuck relying on expensive paid ads? In Episode 74, Pasha sits down with Andriy Boychuk, Founder & CEO of Flowium, one of the top Elite Klaviyo Partner agencies helping brands shift revenue to owned channels through world-class email and SMS systems. During this live session, Andriy breaks down how brands can generate 30–50% of total store revenue from email within 90 days, the lifecycle strategies that consi...
Host: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ Optimized Speakers: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ Optimized Yoni Steinschriber - Founder @ Elev8 Brands Yalchin Bayramov - Ecommerce Specialist @ SellerSprite Phil Masiello - Profitable Ecommerce Brands Architect @ CrunchGrowth Shane Barker - Owner @ TraceFuse Phillip Akhzar - Founder @ Arka Robert Principe - Founder @ eTail Advisors Agenda: 1. Pasha Knish - Keep the Cart Rolling: How to Maintain Momentum After Peak Season. 2. Yoni Steinschriber - From Hype to Habit...
Main Description Expanding into Europe sounds exciting—until VAT, EPR, and product regulations turn the process into a maze of unfamiliar rules. So how do top Amazon sellers scale globally without getting buried in paperwork, penalties, or compliance headaches? In Episode 73, Pasha Knish sits down with Demet Kale, Senior Account Manager at VATAi, to break down how sellers can confidently unlock the EU market with a smart, automated compliance strategy. You’ll learn how to stay fully compliant...
What if your Amazon data could actually tell you how to scale profitably? In this live 45+ minute episode, we sit down with Yoni Steinschriber, Founder of Elev8 Brands, to uncover how sellers and agencies can leverage Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) to make smarter, more strategic decisions. We’ll break down how AMC’s rollout is transforming visibility for brands, how to build audiences that convert, and how understanding LTV and the customer journey can redefine your approach to profitability. ...
Description: In Episode 71 of the Agency Operators Podcast, Pasha Knish is joined by Robert Principe, Founder of eTail Advisors — known in the eCommerce world as “the guy who knows a guy.” Robert brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, emerging trends, and best practices that help brands and agencies navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. With a unique ability to connect people, strategies, and opportunities, he’s built a network that fuels growth across Amazon, eCommerce, and ...
Description: What would your agency look like if it ran smoothly — even when you’re not in the room? In Episode 70 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Peter Palarchio, Co-Founder and CEO of NAV43, to talk about building scalable systems, leveraging automation, and using AI the right way to remove yourself from the day-to-day. With nearly two decades of experience in digital marketing, business strategy, and finance, Peter has helped global brands like Marriott, Hyatt, and Fairmon...
How AI is Redefining Ecommerce Host: Pasha Knish - CEO @ AMZ Optimized Speakers: Alex Karagiannis - Managing Director @ Lezzat Ltd Andrew Morgans - Co-Founder & CEO @ Marknology Noah Wickham - VP of Sales & Marketing @ My Amazon Guy Zac Garthe - CEO & Co-Founder @ Sigil Douglas J. Darroch - Managing Director @ Renaissance Digital Marketing This podcast is tailor-made to provide valuable insights to our community of exceptional operators who have been through a lot in their effo...
Description: What if your Amazon sales didn’t depend on luck — but on a system that brings in customers on autopilot? In Episode 69 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Travis Zigler, founder of Profitable Pineapple Ads and Freedom Brands, to uncover the secret behind what he calls the Perpetual Sales Machine. A former optometrist turned 8-figure e-commerce entrepreneur, Travis shares how he built and sold Eye Love for a multimillion-dollar exit, and how he’s now helping other...
Description: What makes some brands thrive in competitive markets while others fade into the noise? In this episode of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Emma Schermer Tamir, CEO & Co-Founder of Marketing by Emma, to uncover the strategies behind building a brand customers can’t ignore. Emma has helped over 2,500 businesses boost sales and establish unforgettable identities online. She’ll share how curiosity-driven marketing, clear messaging, and authentic growth can help agen...
Description: Why do so many agencies feel stuck even as they try to grow? In this episode of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Sean Lang, Co-Founder of Social Commerce Club and Founder of Agency Uplift, to unpack why most agencies waste time and resources solving symptoms instead of addressing the root cause. Sean shares lessons from scaling his agency from $0 to $150K+ MRR with a team of 35, and how that journey led him to create proven frameworks for agency growth, fulfillment, ...
Description: What does it take to build real, scalable growth in 2025? In Episode 66 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Katz, Founder & Principal of GMA Growth Engines, to unpack how businesses can transform fragmented ad systems and CRM stacks into powerful, compounding growth machines. Jason shares lessons from leading growth at American Express, Shutterstock, and high-growth startups—along with insights from working directly with companies across ecommerce, real es...
How to Outsmart the Amazon Search Game with AI Host: Pasha Knish - Founder & CEO @ AMZ Optimized Speakers: Pasha Knish - Founder & CEO @ AMZ Optimized Amy Wees - CEO @ Amazing at Home Ehud Segev - CEO @ Logie AI Elizabeth Greene - Co-Founder @ Junglr Alfonso Gutierrez - CEO @ Sellervate Ben Mathew - Co-Founder @ Superfuel AI Christian Umbach - Co-Founder @ CEO @ Autopilot Agenda: 1. Pasha Knish - AI Powered Backend Keyword Optimization 2. Amy Wees - Rufus knows why people aren't b...
What does it take to win on Amazon in 2025? In Episode 65 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Jake Kosten, Co-Owner of 1o8 Marketplace, to talk about what’s working now and what brands need to focus on to keep growing. Jake shares lessons from the front lines of marketplace management, insights into Amazon's strategy, and tips for scaling without losing control of your brand voice or margin. If you're navigating the wild world of Amazon and want to build a lasting brand, thi...
Paid ads can only take you so far. What happens when your CAC spikes and scaling stalls? That’s where SEO becomes the most sustainable acquisition channel for Shopify brands. In Episode 64 of the Agency Operators Podcast, Paul Hermanson, CEO of MonsterGrowth.com, shares how Shopify brands can unlock long-term, compounding growth through SEO — and how AI is transforming the way we approach search. From fast wins to domain authority that boosts valuation, Paul breaks down the strategies that sh...
You can’t scale what you don’t understand, and that starts with knowing your numbers. In Episode 63 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Fred McKinnon, Founder of eComCatalyst, to talk about what separates operators who guess from those who grow. With years of experience helping brands uncover margin leaks, optimize operations, and scale profitably, Fred brings a no-fluff perspective on what it takes to succeed on Amazon and beyond. We discuss the importance of financial visib...
Description: What happens when an Amazon services agency evolves into a brand holding company? In Episode 62 of the Agency Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Michelle Kartchner, CEO and Co-founder of Ascendant, to explore her journey from running client services to owning and scaling multiple ecommerce brands. With over 15 years of experience across Amazon strategy, operations, and team leadership, Michelle breaks down how agency-brand relationships have changed, why she transitioned from ser...



