Jon Shanahan destroys the myth that founders make lousy employees. He co-founded Stryx, a men’s cosmetics provider, and is now…

In 2020, Karim Abed was the chief financial officer for a Texas-based home builder. The job paid well, he says,…

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We’ve all heard the buzz surrounding agentic AI agents. What’s missing for many of us is how they can help…

In this year’s “Ecommerce Conversations,” I’ve occasionally shared my experiences owning and operating Beardbrand, the direct-to-consumer brand I launched a…

John Melizanis believes third-party logistics fees often produce surprise charges. Per-item pricing for picks, packs, and receiving can turn an…

Nate Lagos is vice president of marketing for Original Grain, a direct-to-consumer watch maker. He relies on Facebook advertising, but…

This year I’ve sprinkled occasional “Ecommerce Conversations” episodes with real-life master classes from Beardbrand, my company. To date I’ve addressed…

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Michael Simpson is a New Mexico-based father of seven and a National Guard veteran. Returning from a 2021 deployment, he…