The Boring Ecom Podcast, hosted by Richie Mashiko (Head of Growth at She’s Birdie) and Joe Siegel (Head of E-commerce at Feastables), dives deep into the unglamorous yet crucial aspects of running successful e-commerce brands. While most industry content focuses on marketing and ads, this show explores the critical ’boring’ stuff - from finance and operations to supply chain and hiring. Through candid conversations and real operational insights from their experiences running 7-8 figure brand ...
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Ever wondered if your CRO agency is actually full of sh*t? Shane Rostad, the self-proclaimed 'anti-CRO CRO God,' drops truth bombs about what really moves the needle in conversion rate optimization. From why performance guarantees are red flags to the actual impact of post-purchase revenue, Shane keeps it real about what works and what's just fancy…
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Want to know how to actually build a profitable e-commerce brand without raising VC money? Richie breaks down exactly how Birdie grew from zero to 8-figures with just three full-time employees. Learn why most brands overcomplicate their marketing channels, how to negotiate better vendor terms instead of taking expensive loans, and why that fancy ma…
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Ever wonder how the biggest DTC brands stay out of legal trouble? Former big law litigator Robert Freund pulls back the curtain on the most common legal pitfalls that can bankrupt e-commerce businesses. From deceptive pricing lawsuits to subscription nightmares, Freund shares real stories of brands that got hit with multi-million dollar settlements…
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From nuclear science to running subscriptions at one of America's fastest-growing smart home companies - Matt Van Swol's journey is anything but boring. In this episode, he breaks down the exact strategies Wyze uses to convert hardware buyers into loyal subscribers (including the app features that drive 75% of subscription sales). Plus, Joe and Ric…
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Think Amazon will kill your DTC sales? Think again. In this episode, we're breaking down the actual playbook that took She's Birdie from $1M to 8-figures on Amazon. Our guest Mark Lathrum shares the boring-but-effective strategies he's used to scale multiple brands past $100M on Amazon - from inventory planning and pricing strategy to protecting yo…
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Looking to finance your ecom brand but drowning in options? Drew Fallon cuts through the noise with straight talk about what actually works. After taking Mad Rabbit from zero to $60M and reviewing 60+ brands at Iris, Drew exposes common financing myths and shares what smart founders do differently. Get actionable insights on merchant cash advances,…
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Want to know how the big dogs run growth at 9-figure brands? Connor Rolain, Head of Growth at HexClad, spills the tea on everything from sweepstakes campaigns to Black Friday strategy. No bs, just real tactical advice on scaling e-commerce brands, managing growth teams, and finding your next big win. Whether you're doing $1M or $100M, this episode …
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Ready to turn Black Friday into your biggest revenue day ever? Joe breaks down the exact framework that generated millions for Feastables - from crafted offers that actually convert to preventing those dreaded stockouts. No fluff, just actionable strategies on inventory planning, SMS campaigns that print money, and how to keep your sanity when shit…
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Welcome to The Boring Ecom Podcast! In this introductory episode, meet your hosts Richie Mashiko (Head of Growth at She's Birdie) and Joe Siegel (Head of E-commerce at Feastables) as they explain why they're diving into the 'boring' side of e-commerce. Fed up with the endless content about ads and marketing, Richie and Joe are here to unpack the cr…
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