Rules for Prioritizing Business and Life When You’re Struggling to Fit It All In
Ever feel like life keeps throwing curveballs just when you think you’re caught up? In this solo episode, I reflect on the emotional aftermath of ECF Live in Bozeman and share how I’m wrestling with priorities in a world that never seems to slow down. Listen in as I explore how to triage time as a founder, walk through the five core responsibilities of a CEO, and open up about scheduling challenges, mental load, and the tension between aspiration and reality. From honest reflections on burnout to practical tips for intentional planning, this is a vulnerable, tactical look at what it means to lead with clarity, even when life gets chaotic. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/474sr7H Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more here. Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups? Subscribe via email.
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Made in America: Growing FilterBuy.com Into a $250 Million Business (Rerun)
Ever wonder if you can truly compete with overseas manufacturing from right here in the U.S.? In this rerun episode, I sit down with David Heacock, CEO of Filterbuy.com. David shares how he grew a family business into a $250M powerhouse, all while keeping production entirely on U.S. soil. Listen in as David walks us through how he reverse-engineered a product line that could thrive domestically, why logistics are his real competitive advantage, and how he scaled from a rough startup phase to a massive manufacturing and distribution network. We also dive into his early bets on Amazon, his thoughtful approach to leadership, and what building a sustainable legacy looks like in today’s shifting economy. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/5av3vunf Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more here. Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups? Subscribe via email.
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Rethinking AI, Ad Spend & Growth Strategy as a Founder
Ever wonder how founders are actually using AI in their businesses—and in their lives—without getting lost in the hype? In this episode, I’m joined by Adam Callinan, founder of Pentane, to talk about how he’s thinking differently about AI, growth, and performance in both business and life. Listen in as we dig into how AI is changing the SaaS founder experience, how to approach Q4 ad strategy rationally, and how to identify the invisible relationships in your marketing data. Plus, Adam shares what it’s like working with a coach, how that’s shaping his performance, and how he's balancing AI usage with well-being. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/2s6uxvrw Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more here. Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups? Subscribe via email.
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Favorite Business Books, Influencers Ruining the Internet & Wealth Managers
What do Palm Springs hot tubs, a six-month influencer experiment, and a stack of business books have in common? In this month’s State of Play episode, I sit down with long-time friend and community member Bill D’Alessandro to unpack the latest in founder life, marketing trends, and entrepreneurial insights. Listen in as we reflect on the return of eComm Camp in 2026, share lessons from recent vacations with kids, and debate the state of influencer marketing. We also cover wealth management strategies, social content experiments, and what’s currently on our reading lists. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4ghpbtz Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more here. Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups? Subscribe via email.
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Building an AI Brain: Lessons from a Failed Attempt and How We’re Building v2.0
In this milestone episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of our internal projects: building a brand-new AI bot for the ECF community. Two years ago, we dipped our toes into the AI space with our first attempt… and let’s just say it didn’t quite pan out. But a lot has changed since then. Now that AI is not only more powerful but more accessible, we’ve decided to try again—with clearer goals, a sharper focus, and a commitment to enhancing the member experience rather than replacing the human connection ECF is built on. Listen in as we talk about what’s changed in the AI space, how we’re thinking about ethics and privacy, and what this new tool is designed to do. (Spoiler: it’s not just another chatbot.) We’re also sharing real use cases where we’ve already integrated AI into the ECF platform, as well as a few thoughts on where AI is not useful and what it all means for future business strategy. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/46bC4Rm Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more here. Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups? Subscribe via email.
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