This inaugural episode of EcomCrew doesn't offer specific ecommerce strategies but sets the stage for future valuable content. Hosts Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant introduce their podcast's commitment to transparency, sharing real data and experiences to help ecommerce operators navigate the industry's complexities. It's a foundational listen for understanding the podcast's unique value proposition.
Welcome to the first ever episode of the E-Commerce Crew Podcast! Since this is the first episode, introductions are in order: We are your hosts, Grant Yuan and Mike Jackness. Both of us have been involved with business for most of our professional lives, and we have a similar background in online marketing and the affiliate industry. Grant started working with affiliates in 2003, focusing on online gaming and a lot of poker sites. Mike is a lifelong entrepreneur who started running his own businesses at 18 with nothing but a pack of business cards and a pager. He worked with online marketing for many years before he turned himself on to buying and selling host names for websites, and that’s how he got involved with buying, owning, and selling his own e-commerce businesses. Our podcast is our opportunity to share all we’ve learned with the rest of you out there struggling and succeed to run your own e-commerce businesses. Each episode will focus on the tips we’ve learned, the ones that didn’t work so well, the progression we’ve made over the years, and where we think we’re going to be heading into the future. There will be guests on air to share their insights, and we will be covering a range of topics, including: Where trends are going and how you can stay on top of them How to buy smart with keystone pricing How to negotiate shipping prices for your specific business focus (pro tip: the best items to ship are socks) Pros and cons of paying cash or credit for your wholesale supply <span style="fon