Eric Bandholz

Host of Ecommerce Conversations Podcast · Beardbrand

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About

Eric Bandholz is the founder and co-founder of Beardbrand, a leading men's direct-to-consumer grooming company focused on beard care that he bootstrapped into a multi-million dollar business. He hosts the 'Ecommerce Conversations' podcast for Practical Ecommerce, interviewing merchants and entrepreneurs on online business realities.

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Top questions Eric Bandholz answered

• How do I negotiate better shipping rates with carriers like UPS or FedEx?
  To get better shipping rates, you have to create real competition. As Eric Bandholz said on Ecommerce Conversations, you will never get the best deal by staying loyal. You need to consistently prove…
• How do I improve my unboxing experience without significantly increasing COGS?
  You can’t get a premium box for free, but you absolutely can improve the unboxing experience for cheap. Focus on small, thoughtful details like a handwritten note or a simple branded stamp. It's abou…
• What are the best post-purchase upsell offers to increase immediate LTV?
  The best post-purchase upsell offer doesn't risk the initial sale. Because the customer has already paid, you can present a complementary product or small upgrade with zero friction. This capitalizes…

Signature topics

• Ecommerce operations — Eric is recognized as an authority on building and scaling online businesses through practical strategies.
• Direct-to-consumer branding — He excels in creating comprehensive brand experiences beyond just products in men's grooming.
• Bootstrapping DTC companies — Eric demonstrates expertise in growing businesses from zero to multi-million without external funding.
• Online business realities — Through his podcast, he provides deep insights into the challenges faced by ecommerce entrepreneurs.

Credentials

• B.S. in Marketing, Management, and Retail — University of South Carolina

Notable achievements

• Bootstrapped Beardbrand to multi-million dollar business
• Spoken at dozens of industry conferences and meetups

Links

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