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The E-Comm Show is a weekly podcast where host Andrew Maff interviews high-volume e-commerce sellers to dive into the ins and outs of their business to learn how they run their business and what helped make them so successful.
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In this 205th episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff chats with Alex Nigmatulin, Co-Founder and CMO of PRNEWS.IO, about how AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are redefining eCommerce PR. They dive into Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), two emerging strategies that help brands appear inside AI-driven results and boost credibility across search and media. You’ll learn how PR placements now influence ChatGPT’s recommendations, how to ...
In this 204th solo episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff breaks down exactly how to make TikTok Shop, Instagram Shop, and other social commerce platforms actually convert. Learn how to combine organic content, paid ads, and influencer marketing into a single strategy that drives real sales. If your TikTok or Instagram shop isn’t working (or you don’t know where to start), this episode shows you what to prioritize, what most brands miss, and how to set up a profitable social commerce sy...
Looking for Amazon reselling strategies that actually work? In this 203rd episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff sits down with Charles Chakkalo, partner at Joey’s Shopping and author of Just a Seller, to share how he built a profitable Amazon reselling business while scaling private label brands at the same time. From running his own warehouses to predicting Amazon’s next big moves, Charles breaks down the unorthodox tactics that helped him stand out in a crowded e-commerce space. What...
Looking for inspiration on growing a mission-driven eCommerce brand while staying true to your values? In this #202nd episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff sits down with Amy Upchurch, founder and CEO of Pink Stork, a women’s wellness company generating over $25M+ annually and trusted by customers worldwide. Amy shares how she built Pink Stork from scratch—starting with a deeply personal health challenge—and scaled it into a globally recognized brand with 170+ products, a loyal communi...
Looking for Shopify growth tips that actually work? In this 201st episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff chats with Jason Murff, U.S. Army veteran and founder of Grill Your Ass Off, about how he scaled his veteran-owned seasoning brand into a seven-figure Shopify business. From launching with just four blends to managing 65+ SKUs across retail, ecommerce, and BBQ communities, Jason shares what it takes to grow a brand with personality in a crowded market. We cover Shopify apps that actu...
How do you scale a brand when your product is often a once-in-a-lifetime purchase? On this 200th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Mike Yarborough, founder of Rustic & Main, the handcrafted jewelry brand turning history and personal stories into wedding bands and engagement rings. What started with Mike drilling a hole through a block of wood in his garage quickly scaled into a multi-million-dollar brand with a retail store, 35 employees, and customers flying in from ...
Is Amazon building your business—or are you building Amazon’s? In this 199th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew flips the mic on himself to share why he’s spent years warning brands about Amazon dependency—and how omnichannel diversification is the real path to resilience. From early experiences in his dad’s e-comm business to agency days running dozens of Amazon accounts, Andrew has seen first-hand what happens when a brand bets too heavily on one platform. He breaks down the risks of Amazon...
How do you juggle multiple brands without losing momentum? In this 198th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff talks with Rob Smead, President of One Ink Seven, LLC, and founder of multiple tattoo industry brands including Electrum Supply and Electrum Ink. Rob shares his unique approach to managing a portfolio of interconnected brands, balancing niche tattoo culture with broader consumer reach. From leveraging authentic behind-the-scenes content to navigating shifting industry conventions, ...
What if your biggest margin killer isn’t Facebook ads—but your supply chain? On this 193rd episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Izzy Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Portless. After launching his own DTC brand and facing costly inventory mistakes, Izzy built Portless to solve a problem no one talks about enough: tariffs and inefficient fulfillment. We dig deep into how tariffs are affecting brands right now, why traditional warehousing models are outdated, and how operational ...
When Craig Gile left Wall Street and Navy cockpits behind, he didn’t plan on launching a game-changing product out of Stanford labs. But that’s exactly what happened. On this 196th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Craig Gile, founder of CoolMitt. Originally developed for the U.S. military, CoolMitt’s dynamic cooling tech helps regulate core body temperature during and after workouts—giving athletes a major performance edge. Craig explains how the team took this cutting-e...
Dan Abrams didn’t launch Flylow Gear with a business plan, he started with a vision to live life on his own terms. On this 195th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews Dan Abrams President and Co-founder of Flylow. You’ll hear how Flylow stayed true to its roots while evolving from a scrappy DTC brand just trying to break even into a wholesale champion—and how they navigated that shift without sacrificing control. Dan also breaks down why fashion is more regional than most markete...
On this 194th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Nicki Ball, COO of Mary Engelbreit Studios, the powerhouse behind one of America’s most recognizable illustrators. For decades, Mary Engelbreit’s artwork has appeared everywhere—from Hallmark cards to home décor—and now, thanks to Nicki’s leadership, it’s scaling across eCommerce, licensing, and even Amazon. Nicki shares how she balances legacy and innovation, why creative brands need operational clarity, and how Mary’s infl...
Are you still treating influencer marketing like art… when it’s actually a science? On this 193rd episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews William Gasner, CMO of Stack Influence, a platform bringing structure, scale, and sanity back to influencer marketing. In a world where UGC is everything and ROI is harder than ever to measure, William breaks down how Stack Influence is solving one of the biggest problems brands face today: how to do influencer product seeding at scale, without g...
What if your biggest growth lever wasn’t your product… but everything that happens after the “Buy Now” button? On this 192nd episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Todd Cook, Founder and CEO of SlumberSource, a DTC brand that’s reimagining homecare beds by solving what the rest of the industry ignored: the delivery experience. Before SlumberSource, Todd built two massive mattress retail empires. But after years in showrooms and scaling 65+ stores, he saw the writing on the wal...
Is your brand ready for retail, or are you just following the crowd? On this 191st episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Lauren Campbell, CMO of Firefly Recovery, to explore what it really takes to grow a DTC wellness brand without leaning on Amazon or retail crutches. In this episode, Lauren shares how she evolved the brand’s messaging from elite athletic recovery to everyday wellness, expanded into the travel market based on real customer feedback, and resisted the pressure...
Is physical retail dead—or just getting smarter? In this 190th episode, Andrew Maff sits down with Samantha Cross, curly hair care enthusiast and founder of Curl Warehouse, to talk about how she’s built a thriving eCommerce brand by leaning into retail, not away from it. While most brands are chasing clicks, Samantha’s mixing it up: local events, brick-and-mortar, and yes, radio ads. Why? Because Curl Warehouse is all about meeting customers where they are. Whether that’s helping someone choo...
Education, not just innovation, is the key to scaling consumer healthcare products. In this 189th episode, Andrew Maff sits down with Amy Beckley, PhD, Founder and CEO of Proov, a groundbreaking hormone testing platform that empowers women to take charge of their fertility and reproductive health. Amy’s mission started with her own painful discovery: Most women aren’t given the information they need to make empowered choices about their bodies. From there, Amy built Proov to fill that educati...
What happens when a single 1-star review tanks your listing- and you can’t ignore it? On this 188th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews Shane Barker, CEO and founder of TraceFuse. Tracefuse is the first and only Amazon TOS-compliant system designed to ethically remove negative reviews…without shady workarounds or black-hat tactics. From the emotional toll of a 1-star review bomb to the ripple effect on conversions, ad spend, and organic ranking, Shane shares why review prot...
How can manufacturers turn technical complexity into a competitive marketing edge? In this 187th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Merv Campbell, Director of Sales & Marketing at Omni Cubed, a manufacturer revolutionizing the stone fabrication industry with engineered tools and solutions. Merv shares how a deep understanding of your customers, even in a highly specialized B2B space, can lead to smarter strategies, more effective product development, and a stronger bra...
What if logistics became a growth enabler instead of a pain point? On this 186th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews Carmit Glik CEO of Ship4wd. Ship4wd leverages technology to simplify the process with instant quotes, express shipping, real-time tracking, and 24/7 support. We'll dive into why for SMBs, flexibility is key—especially during times of shifting tariffs and political uncertainty. Moreover how diversifying logistics strategies and leveraging resources, like customs ...
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