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This podcast is all about B2B eCommerce. B2B is a different breed of eCommerce and it needs a different breed of Podcast. We get into the nitty-gritty of integrations, adoption, platforms, data and so much more regarding what makes B2B difficult to make successful for eCommerce! This podcast is hosted by Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson of https://trellis.co who can help you with all things B2B eCommerce.
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Better Left is a podcast about progressive people, with some politics sprinkled in. As a group, we live our progressive principles every day, but we know we can do better. Both as hosts of a podcast, but also as part of a greater movement that at its heart promises to bring prosperity and opportunity to everyone in the US. As a nation, we're coming to terms with what the word progressive even means. As a group of millions loosely assembled around a set of universal principles, the progressiv ...
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Andrew Grevas returns this week to discuss Pete Martell. We talk about his conflicting history in both The Access Guide and The Secret History, his relationship with Catherine Martell, friendship with Andrew Packard, his love for fishing and chess and the subtle sophistication he shows throughout his life. Andrew Grevas on social media: https://www…
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Nick & Joel join me this week to discuss Windom Earle. We talk about his early life as chronicled by Tammy Preston, speculate on how he was during the days of Project Blue Book, meeting Caroline, working with Dale Cooper, using Leo Johnson and the madness that Windom shows leading into his search for the Black Lodge. The Blackburns on Instagram: ht…
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John Bernardy returns this week to discuss Lana. We talk about her role as a potential assassin as chronicled by Major Briggs and Tammy Preston, the hold she has on the men in Twin Peaks, her role in Miss Twin Peaks, dating Donald Trump (yes really) and her proximity to the Owl Cave Ring. Blue Rose Task Force on Social Media: https://www.instagram.…
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Haley joins me this week to discuss Beverly Paige. We talk about her influence on Ben Horne's life, the complications of her marriage, the mysterious sound the emanates in her office and both the esoteric and sociopolitical connotations that surround her life. Haley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitecircumstance/ https://www.instagram…
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Chris Baltusnik is bringing forward Owens Corning, an enterprise manufacturer with B2B eCommerce that has historically been handling commerce with one-to-one sales reps. He has experience in an eCommerce agency and on both the B2C and B2B manufacturer sides. After building a best-in-class eCommerce program at Good Year, Chris has taken his talents …
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Anna returns this week to discuss Sam Stanley. We talk about the idiosyncrasies he displays, his role in the Teresa Banks case, how Chet Desmond and Dale Cooper interact with him and speculate what set off his meltdown after Desmond's disappearance. Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumapeaks/ Anna on Bandcamp: https://annabolin.bandca…
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Jay Schneider has spent over a decade in B2B eCommerce on the operating side, software provider side, and agency business side. Jay is now the founder of B2B Squared, which is focused on helping B2B companies gain traction on their B2B eCommerce stores via email marketing and other marketing tactics. Most B2B companies struggle to gain eCommerce ad…
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Alison joins me this week to discuss Dougie Milford. We talk about everything leading to his doomed wedding night with Lana Budding-Milford, including his encounters with The Fireman, UFOs, and a real alien. We also talk about the real and fictional characters seen in The Secret History he knows, such as his brother Dwayne Milford, Nathan Twining, …
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We speak with Beth Segovia and Kevin Kazenmayer of TradeCentric on the topic of B2B Connected Commerce. What is Connected Commerce? It means connecting all your commerce channels so that your customers, supplies, and everyone in the supply chain are fully integrated. We discuss how companies that have a strong B2B eCommerce presence and procurement…
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Josh Eisenstadt returns this week to discuss Andrew Packard. We talk about his encounter with The Giant in his youth, his relationship with Catherine, the allure that Josie had on him, his first "death" and the rivalry between his and Thomas Eckhardt, leading to his demise and many other ramifications. Josh Eisenstadt on Twitter: https://twitter.co…
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Hilary & Indigo join me this week to discuss Harriet Hayward. We talk about the importance of her poetry in the Pilot and Episode 8, how she connects to Laura Palmer and how she stands out from the rest of her family as chronicled by Tammy in The Final Dossier. The Full Blossom of the Evening Podcast: https://fullblossomoftheeveningpodcast.podbean.…
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Joel Bocko returns this week to discuss Robert Jacoby. We talk about his many writings displayed throughout "The Secret History of Twin Peaks", contradictions of his death, as well as his final article in the Twin Peaks post and his relationship to Margaret Lanterman. Joel Bocko on Social Media: https://twitter.com/lostinthemovies?lang=en Lost In T…
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Kalil returns this week to discuss Annie Blackburn. We talk about her upbringing as chronicled by Tammy Preston, her relationship to Norma Jennings, her faith, how she slowly opens up to Dale Cooper, what she dealt with in the Red Room and the collateral damage from that event. Kalil on Social Media and YouTube: https://twitter.com/snakeeyedreams1?…
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Willow Maclay joins me this week to discuss Denise Bryson. We talk about how her role in helping Cooper after the Laura Palmer case, how her scene with Gordon Cole resonates with today's world, and how Denise set a high bar for trans representation in film & television. Willow Maclay on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/willowcatelyn/ https:/…
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Patrick, Dave and Tyler join me this week to discuss the nurse at the end of The Missing Pieces. We discuss the Owl Cave Ring, speculate who B. Roundtree truly is, how the ring effects her and her potential affiliation with Mr C. Talking Backwards on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/talkingbackwardspod/ https://twitter.com/talkinbackward?lan…
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Emily Marinelli returns this week to discuss Teresa Banks. We talk about her life growing up, differences of her fate between Fire Walk With Me and Dale Cooper: My Life My Tapes, being a forgotten victim and the esoteric nature surrounding her death. Emily Marinelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emsmarinelli/ Comfort Sequels Pre-order: ht…
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Ben Marks is a legend in the eCommerce space, having been in the space for roughly 20 years. Ben started with the early platforms that you no longer hear about but joined Blue Acorn in the early days of Magento's rise with Blue Acorn. We discussed the evolution of B2B eCommerce from his early days to now, working at a challenger company, Shopware, …
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Lucas Robinson, is the driving force behind WebLife Stores and BudgetMailboxes.com. With over a decade of eCommerce experience, Lucas has transformed WebLife Stores into a thriving hub of creativity and expertise, serving prestigious clients like NBC, MLB, Harvard University, and JP Morgan. From humble beginnings selling a single mailbox in 2005, L…
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Mark Fitzgerald has been in eCommerce for over two decades. As he progressed in eCommerce he found more and more opportunities in B2B eCommerce. He joined the founder of Pos Supply to help with just that and brought them to 50% plus sales in eCommerce as a business. They now use SuiteCommerce to power eCommerce along with Netsuite on the backend. W…
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Diego Terra has been in eCommerce since the early days of Netsuite. He ended up building the best Commerce platform for Netsuite, what is now called SuiteCommerce. His firm SuiteCommerce got acquired by Netsuite and went on to continue building on Netsuite for eCommerce. He has since moved on to starting Hairball, which helps companies leverage too…
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Matt Harris has been working on web projects for nearly three decades. In the early days, eCommerce was the wild west, and there were fewer high-quality platforms from which to choose. Now there are many great platforms, and Matt has focused on B2B eCommerce around Magento, which has been a leading B2B eCommerce platform for over a decade now. We d…
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Alex Back is an e-commerce veteran who co-founded the well-known DTC furniture brand, Apt2B, before a successful exit last year. He is currently building out an exciting new platform called Couch.com that will change the future of AI in the furniture industry and e-commerce in general. We discuss the complexity of furniture eCommerce and how learni…
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Timothy and Isaiah have been doing eCommerce projects for over 30 years combined. After 4 years of running the podcast, we have a pretty good idea of whats coming next for B2B eCommerce. Hear our predictions and ideas about what we believe the future of B2B eCommerce will be like.By Isaiah Bollinger
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Tom Pierce is a highly experienced problem solver with a diverse background that includes military service, pastoral ministry, and application software. Tom has a deep background in ERP implementation and has worked on some of the most sophisticated defense industry manufacturing problems. We discuss the complexity of enterprise software and how it…
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Vladimir Diakonov & Brandon Briggs implement B2B eCommerce solutions across Magento and Shopware at IT Delight. We discuss the many challenges of B2B eCommerce such as scaling product data to large data sets, integrations, and marketing. We also discuss the internal politics that often hinder B2B organizations.…
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Jason Nyhus spent over 20 years building one of the most successful eCommerce companies in the world, Digital River. He recently joined Shopware as the president of Shopware to expand its presence in the United States. Shopware is gaining traction in B2B eCommerce and has a very strong focus on B2B eCommerce, especially the midmarket. We discuss ho…
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Derek Sewell is the Director of Strategic Accounts and partnerships at dataX.ai, an Enterprise AI / Deep Learning algorithm for solving the most complex data challenges. dataX.ai does some of the most robust product data transformations for large enterprises in the world. They are now a strategic partner of affiliated distributors. We discuss how t…
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Anita Rehn joins me this week as we reflect on the careers and lives of the Twin Peaks cast that we lost in 2023. This episode also features tributes from Thor Amli, Agent Ivy, JB Minton and Vinnie Guidera, all of which made great effort to honor the legacy of Annette McCarthy, Annie Wersching, Tom Sizemore and Piper Laurie. Anita Rehn on Social Me…
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Dr. Hawk joins me this week to discuss Jerry Horne. We talk about the influence Louise Dombroski had on him at a young age, Johnny Horne's Birthday, Jerry's relationship with Ben, the significance of the woods on his psyche in The Return and more. Dr. Hawk on Social Media: https://twitter.com/choppingwoodpod?lang=en https://bsky.app/profile/choppin…
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John Hill is a technology and operations executive with more than 30 years of multi-industry experience spanning retail, distribution, insurance, automotive, pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, software as a service, high technology, and the public sector. At MSC Industrial Supply John Hill is tasked with improving B2B eCommerce for a multi-billion digi…
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Kat Kinsman joins me this week to discuss Gersten Hayward. We talk about the significance of her wardrobe in the season 2 premiere, her life of drugs and stress as chronicled by Tammy in The Final Dossier, how she factors into Steven & Becky Burnett's lives and more. Kat Kinsman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katkinsman/ Kat Kinsman's Work…
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Paul Vragel has worked in manufacturing his entire career. He founded 4aBetterBusiness 25+ years ago, to assist management teams and employees of manufacturing companies to radically improve their efficiency. By allowing the employees and experts on the ground floor to improve processes, teams can rapidly solve problems. We cover four key elements …
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Brad Dukes returns this week to discuss John Justice Wheeler. We talk about why he was written into the show, his interactions Audrey and Ben Horne, Dale Cooper, the iconic sweater and the potential trajectory of his character in The Return. Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Oral-History-Twin-P…
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Amit Bhaiya is the founder and CEO at DotcomWeavers. They have been Adobe Commerce (Magento) partners for years and developed a deep niche in the Epicor ERP integration space. Epicor is a difficult ERP to integrate with. However, they have figured out how to make mid-market B2B companies successful with Magento integrated into Epicor and specialize…
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Joel Bocko returns this week to discuss Ronette's Angel. We talk about what think prompted the Angel to emerge in the train car, Ronette Pulaski's life before and after that night and even discuss The Angel's role in The Return. Joel Bocko on X, YouTube, and Lost In The Movies: https://twitter.com/lostinthemovies?lang=en https://twitter.com/Journey…
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David Bradley has a background in back office software such as ERP and other logistics-related software. He then went on to found Qpilot, which runs the most flexible product subscriptions and repeat delivery programs on the planet. We discuss how recurring deliveries or scheduled deliveries are a massive opportunity for B2B companies to improve th…
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Kalil returns this week to discuss Dick Tremayne. We explore his interactions with Lucy, Andy, Devil Little Nicky, Lana, and his place in the world during The Return. There is also conversation comparing and contrasting Dick Tremayne's character with Lester Guy from On The Air. Kalil on Twitter and YouTube: https://twitter.com/snakeeyedreams1 https…
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Josh joins me this week to discuss Agent Desmond. We talk about his interactions with Sam Stanley, those in Deer Meadow and his tangential relationship to Teresa Banks. We also dive into one of John Thorne's famous decades-long theories, the contradictions of events in Fire Walk With Me and Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes and more. Josh Eisenstadt o…
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John Thorne and Bryon Kozaczka join me this week to speculate the potential of David Lynch if he were to direct Return of the Jedi. We compare and contrast his way of working on film from George Lucas, discuss the production of the 1983 film, where both of their careers were at around this time and more. Citations: David Lynch Meets George Lucas ht…
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Adam Miller joins me this to discuss his music career and his time filming the Roadhouse scenes in Chromatics. We dive into his musical influences, the rise of Chromatics, his history with Lynch's filmography, and his solo career. Adam Miller's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamcharlesmiller/ Illusion Pool EP on Bandcamp: https://mradammille…
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Jason Somerville is a 20-year eCommerce veteran and Founding Partner at GW Partners. We discuss all the challenges Jason has faced in eCommerce that has evolved from B2C to a more multichannel and B2B eCommerce format. We also discuss the investment landscape for brands and what brands can do to better set themselves up for investment and exit.…
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Nate Obray has three current roles, President and founder of OBV, CTO of ZAF, and as an advisor at Mobrium. Nate has a technical background but also has ventured into the business side as a founder and operator. Nate has deep experience in logistics, 3PL, and warehouse operations, all of which tie heavily to B2B eCommerce operations. We dive into t…
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Ryan Lee founded Nautical Commerce to democratize marketplace technology. It turned out that most distribution and B2B businesses really were operating as marketplaces but without modern marketplace technology. Hence, Nautical has focused on enabling B2B companies to automate and modernize their business models with world-class technology. Previous…
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We did a special episode 105 live in Boston at our annual Digital Commerce Today event with guest Bill Mirabito. Bill is a partner at Chameleon Collective, and veteran in the eCommerce industry. We discuss why B2B eCommerce often lags behind B2C eCommerce and how companies can use modern tools like iPaaS and other technologies to catch up faster. S…
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Rick Watson is a commerce veteran with more than 20 years experience. He is both a consultant and analyst in the eCommerce industry. We cover many common reasons companies struggle with B2B eCommerce and what they can do to overcome those common themes we see over and over. Rick is an independent consultant and is especially adept at helping privat…
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Ed Kennedy has been in B2B eCommerce for almost two decades. He has seen everything from integration challenges to sales rep enablement and other common B2B eCommerce challenges. We discuss the challenges Manufacturers and distributors face in trying to modernize or adapt to B2B eCommerce. Ed discusses how distributors that aren't doing B2B eCommer…
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Sabrina joins me this week to discuss Dale Cooper's life before the Laura Palmer case, as shown in Scott Frost's My Life, My Tapes. We talk about his life from 1967 onward, his relationship with his family, his many love interests, his enthusiasm for being in the FBI, meeting Windom Earle, the tragic losses throughout the years and more. Opening In…
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Cassandra joins me this week to discuss Donna Hayward, where give our takes on whether Lara Flynn Boyle or Moira Kelly is the better Donna. We also chronicle her her relationship with Laura in The Secret Diary, how James, Maddy, Harold and many others in the original series and her life in NYC as chronicled by Tammy in The Final Dossier. Be sure to…
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Martin of Lynch Bricks returns this week to discuss Candie and her role in The Return. We talk about her relationship with Rodney & Bradley Mitchum, how she compares and contrasts with Dougie Jones, What makes her stand out from Sandie & Mandie, and speculate on the sense of time in Las Vegas. Please support Lynch Bricks on Instagram: https://www.i…
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