Best Eric Bandholz Podcasts (2024)

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The Entrepreneurial Struggles No One Talks About: $10M Case Study w/ Eric Bandholz 57:47

15d ago57:47

57:47

Does it ever feel like everyone else is killing it and you’re the only one who is experiencing hard times in business? In this world of entrepreneurship it is common and popular for people to talk about their wins but very few people are willing to talk about the struggles. That’s why I wanted to have Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand on the show. He h…

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Grow or Die, Says Momentum Shake Founder 38:07

3h ago38:07

38:07

Mike Tecku first appeared on this podcast in 2019 as an Amazon marketplace seller. He then sold that business, a maker of floormats, shortly afterward. He retired, became bored, and in 2022 launched Momentum, a direct-to-consumer nutritional shake producer. He and I discussed that venture last year in his second appearance. He's back. Momentum Shak…

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How To Create Generational Wealth In E-Commerce In 2025 55:09

2h ago55:09

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There are three types of money: 1. Cashflow, 2. Wealth, and 3. Enterprise Value Everyone loves to focus on the first two without thinking about the third, which is where fortunes are made. If you switch the order and think about Enterprise Value first, you have a shot at building something that can set you financially free for life. Head to https:/…

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Beardbrand Perseveres Amid Challenges 29:06

7d ago29:06

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Eric Bandholz hosts "Ecommerce Conversations" while running Beardbrand, his direct-to-consumer provider of men's grooming supplies. Periodically he diverts an episode to share the details of his business, hoping it helps others. He's done that three times in the last year, a challenging period for many ecommerce companies, including his own. He's a…

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Entrepreneurship & Enlightenment: How To Find Peace And Happiness In Business w/ Mike Chang 1:52:19

3h ago1:52:19

1:52:19

Mike Chang grew Six Pack Shortcuts to a multi 8-figure company before leaving everything to on a spiritual journey. It's been 9 years since Mike left the entrepreneurial scene at the height of his career, and today Mike and I sat down to talk about what happened and lessons learned along the way. For years Mike was the guy that everyone in my indus…

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Mystic Gum Sees Early DTC Success 33:53

14d ago33:53

33:53

Braxton Manley first appeared on the podcast in 2021. As a college student, he had launched Braxley Bands, a maker of Apple Watch bands. Last year he returned with an update on that business after operational and sales challenges. He's back, having launched his latest company, Mystic, a direct-to-consumer maker of health-focused chewing gum. In thi…

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Build A $1M Business Without Using Your Own Money 43:20

2d ago43:20

43:20

When should you consider raising capital to grow your business? There is a lot of information around raising money for tech companies and other startups but when it comes to eCommerce, there is very little information out there. Giving away equity in your growing brand is not the right move for everyone, knowing how to value your business can be di…

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DTC Toy Company Looks to Better Days 38:07

21d ago38:07

38:07

The reality of post-pandemic ecommerce has been tough for many direct-to-consumer merchants. Take Molson Hart. His company, Viahart, makes innovative educational toys and sells them on Amazon, Walmart, and other marketplaces. The last two years have been challenging for Viahart. What worked before and during Covid doesn't apply now, Hart says. Host…

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Ugly Ads Perform Best, Marketer Says 35:43

1M ago35:43

35:43

Barry Hott is a longtime Facebook advertising consultant. He says first reactions to an ad largely determine its performance. He advises merchants to create ugly ads, those that people won't skip over. "I'm the Ugly Ads Guy," he stated. In this episode, Hott addresses key Facebook ad metrics, budgeting, testing, and, yes, ugly creative. For an edit…

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Build A $1M Business With An Audience Of 100 People 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

You always want to start with an ideal person who you are selling to when it comes to building a brand, but how many of those people do you actually need to build a million dollar business? It may surprise you to learn that you only need to start with an audience as small as 100 people. I’ve seen this in action multiple times, I’ve done this with m…

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Beware of Instant Site-speed Fixes 47:31

1M ago47:31

47:31

Lukas Tanasiuk once paid a firm to redesign his Shopify site, a seller of electric scooters. The result was slow page loads and his efforts to improve them. What he found, he says, was a lot of false claims. "I discovered corruption among folks who say they are page-speed optimizers," he says. Page-speed optimization became Tanasiuk's next opportun…

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12 Months To $1M: The 8 Step Playbook 44:08

25d ago44:08

44:08

In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 8-step playbook that we developed to help people that have read my book implement the plan to build a million dollar business. That timeline can feel aggressive or even confusing to a lot of people but once you understand these 8 steps you’ll be able to see where they fall in that 12 month timeframe…

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Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Overthink 37:22

1M ago37:22

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Corey Wilks is a clinical psychologist turned business coach. He helps entrepreneurs and creators improve their mindset and overcome self-imposed obstacles. He says a common obstacle is overthinking a problem. Others involve perfectionism, doubt, and even fear. In this episode, he addresses those mental hurdles and more. For an edited and condensed…

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5 Daily Habits To Turn Your Life & Business Around In 90 Days 40:49

29d ago40:49

40:49

How can you measure if your life is going in the right direction? How do you know if you are taking the right actions to achieve your goals? I developed a process called the TRIBE 5 that lets you track 5 areas of investment into your life where you can make small deposits that compound into massive success. This process has helped me make millions …

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Just an honest update. 9:07

24d ago9:07

9:07

It feels right to share this with you all right now. Maybe you found this show when it was originally called Freedom Fast Lane. Maybe you remember when it was called The One Percent. After some personal reflection, I think the show is changing direction again. I miss the days of getting on the microphone and just sharing what is on my heart, and wh…

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Stay-at-home Moms Drive Totally Dazzled 31:19

2M ago31:19

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Natalie Mounter is a stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur. Her company, Totally Dazzled, sells craft supplies for weddings and creative projects. She says the business has prospered due to other stay-at-home moms — her employees and affiliates. "Being a stay-at-home mom and hiring other stay-at-home moms has been key to our success," she stated. In th…

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Lavigne Naturals With Jennifer Geneve 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Jennifer Geneve, co-owner of Levine Natural Skincare, shares her journey in the skincare industry and the challenges and successes she has experienced. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Jennifer was surrounded by business and decided to join her mother in running the family business. They started with a single product and expanded to a full …

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Predictions For 2030: How To Change Your Financial Future In The Next 5 Years 39:34

2M ago39:34

39:34

This year at the Capitalism Conference, I opened the event with a keynote about the current state of capitalism. We’re in an ever expanding universe, and once you realize that, it changes everything. Unfortunately not everyone sees it that way so their scarcity mindset keeps them from building the business of their dreams. In this keynote I share m…

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Natural Dog CEO Is an Acquisition Entrepreneur 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Bill D'Alessandro is a 14-year ecommerce owner. Natural Dog Company, an omnichannel seller of canine health products, is his eighth brand. "My niche is acquisition entrepreneurship," he stated. 'll buy a small brand, grow it, improve it, and eventually sell it." Along the way, he's learned lessons such as focus, industry selection, and product pric…

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Making $100M & Starting Over At 50 w/ Josh Bezoni 1:33:32

1M ago1:33:32

1:33:32

Josh Bezoni is the cofounder of BioTrust Nutrition. BioTrust hit $100M in revenue in it's first calendar year in business. After 12 years, Josh and his partner sold the business for multi 9 figures and Josh was left wondering "what's next?" In this conversation we unpack how to reinvent yourself later in life after Josh prioritized his mental and p…

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Colombia Sales Team Fuels B2B Supplier 33:12

2M ago33:12

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Shahzad Chagani runs operations for PE Energy, a Houston, Texas-based supplier of industrial equipment and supplies. The company collects leads online from worldwide B2B buyers and relies on its Colombia-based sales team to convert them into sales. "Colombia is pretty Westernized," Chagani stated. "We find a lot of college-educated talent there." I…

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How I'm Building $10M E-Commerce Brands in 2024 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Most entrepreneurs get stuck at 7 figures. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to get those entrepreneurs the resources they need to get to 8 and 9 figures. In this podcast, I explain how we can best help you on your road to $1M. Not all brands have the potential to go to $10M and beyond, but as an investor I have learned what to look for. Whether y…

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Retailer 2BigFeet Shifts to DTC 33:58

2M ago33:58

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For years Brandon Eley's online shoe company, 2BigFeet, prospered by reselling prominent brands. But the profit margins slowly narrowed as did the sources for large footwear sizes, Eley's niche. The solution is Michael Ellis Footwear, Eley's direct-to-consumer brand, launched in 2021. "We finally decided to take matters into our own hands," he said…

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The Secret To Building A $1M Brand Without Building An Audience w/ Amber Spears 1:18:49

2M ago1:18:49

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In this episode I had this chance to sit down with Amber Spears, a relationship-building and affiliate marketing expert, to discuss the importance of cultivating strong partnerships for growth. Amber shares her insights on identifying the right partners, nurturing long-term relationships, and using these connections to drive customer acquisition an…

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Flair.ai Remakes Product Photography 38:07

3M ago38:07

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Mickey Friedman co-launched Flair.ai in 2022, a year after graduating from the University of Chicago. The company, which has raised $5 million in seed funding, deploys artificial intelligence to perfect product photos, providing entire virtual scenes and setups. The process, Friedman says, dramatically lowers the cost of photo shoots while improvin…

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How To Become A Millionaire In E-Commerce Working 2 Hours/Day 23:20

2M ago23:20

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How do you start a million dollar business if you’ve only got 2 hours per day? Most entrepreneurs start their thing on the side and eventually grow it into something that can provide financial freedom. In this podcast I’m going to lay out the steps to get there so that you don’t have to waste months or years running in the wrong direction. To learn…

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The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story 38:51

3M ago38:51

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Matt Ragland is a 10-year email marketer, first at ConvertKit and now at Good People Digital, the Nashville-based agency he launched in early 2023. His approach to superior email performance is storytelling. He says, "Brands that excel at email marketing frequently tell a story to their ideal audience." In this episode, he addresses storytelling ta…

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Busterbox.com - Gary Redmond 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

Gary Redmond, co-founder of BusterBox.com, shares his journey to success in the subscription e-commerce industry. The conversation covers topics such as choosing the subscription model, financial considerations and key performance indicators, the history and challenges of Buster Box, the fulfillment and manufacturing process, customization and pers…

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How To Build A 9-Figure Brand In 5 Years Or Less ($100M+ Case Study) 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Tara Bosch started Smart Sweets at the age of 21 and grew the company to over 9 figures/year in sales in just four years. At 25, she sold a majority stake in the company for $360M. This year, she came to Cap Con 7 (The Capitalism Conference) to share with our audience exactly how she did it. She followed the playbook that I outline in my book 12 Mo…

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ARTO Owner on Generational Businesses 34:58

3M ago34:58

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In 1962 Arto Alajian arrived in the U.S., having fled Egypt and his shoe-manufacturing business. He became a milkman in Los Angeles, and then a ceramic tile installer, and then a tile maker. That was 1966. Fast forward to 2024, and ARTO, the company, is a global supplier of handcrafted ceramic, porcelain, and concrete products. Armen Alagian, the f…

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How To Start: The First 5 Steps To A $1M E-Commerce Brand 33:23

2M ago33:23

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I often get the question “I know the 12 Months To $1 Million playbook, but where do I start?” Sometimes the hardest part of a new journey is taking the first steps, but in this case taking a few simple actions to start building a 7-figure business does not have to be complicated. So today, I wanted to make a podcast about the first 5 steps of the p…

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OverstockArt Founder Thrives 22 Years On 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

Before Shopify, YouTube, and Facebook, there was OverstockArt. David Sasson launched the company on the Yahoo Store platform in 2002 in Wichita, Kansas. It sells original, hand-painted reproductions of works by Van Gogh, Monet, and more. Much has changed since 2002, but not Sasson's passion and resilience. He has faced legal crises, replatforms, an…

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Beardbrand - Eric Bandholz 50:40

3M ago50:40

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Episode Description: Join us on this enlightening episode of eCommerce Insiders as we sit down with Eric Bandholz, the visionary founder of Beardbrand. Dive into Eric's journey of transforming his passion for beards and men's grooming into a thriving business that challenges societal norms and reshapes perceptions. From its humble beginnings to bec…

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From 0 To $200 Million On Amazon: The 9-Figure Playbook w/ Logan Chierotti 42:28

3M ago42:28

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Logan Chierotti was in the audience at Cap Con in 2018 looking for his next “thing”. That’s where he came up with the idea for Physician’s Choice. In 2024, they will do over $200M with just a few products. This year at Cap Con, I sat down with Logan to unpack his journey and what decisions he made to grow the company so quickly. In this chat we tal…

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Copywriter Shifts to X Ads, Scales Brands 35:35

4M ago35:35

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No one can accuse ecommerce copywriter Chris Orzechowski of mimicking others. In an era of image-heavy emails, he prefers plain text. Amid the Facebook-Google advertising juggernaut, he likes X. Orzechowski is an 11-year writer and marketer, first as a freelancer and then, in 2020, at Orzy, the agency he founded. In this episode, he addresses his k…

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