
Long-running weekly podcast from Practical Ecommerce, hosted by entrepreneur Eric Bandholz. Each episode features candid interviews with ecommerce founders and executives about launching, growing, and sustaining online businesses – covering customer acquisition, marketing tactics, conversion optimization, logistics, tools, funding, and more. New episodes every Friday.
In this solo episode, Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz walks listeners through his 18 favorite ecommerce tools for 2026, covering everything from core site infrastructure to marketing automation, operations, and creative production. He explains why each platform—ranging from Shopify Plus and headless CMS solutions to AI‑driven ad managers and inventory sync apps—has become essential for scaling a D2C brand. Eric shares practical insights on how these tools integrate to streamline workflows, improve customer experience, and drive growth. The episode serves as a hands‑on roadmap for merchants looking to modernize their tech stack.

In this episode, Frank Kosarek, co‑founder of the M&A marketplace BizPort and former head of acquisitions for a major ecommerce aggregator, explains how ecommerce business valuations have shifted toward discretionary earnings and recurring revenue models like subscriptions. He outlines the...

Chris Harrison recounts how he and two high‑school friends turned a single pot of cocktail syrup into Liber & Co., now producing 1,500‑gallon batches sold globally to bars, restaurants, and consumers. He explains the brand’s DIY, learn‑by‑doing culture, from sourcing...

Will Nitze, founder and CEO of IQBAR, explains how his plant‑based, low‑sugar protein bar succeeded by targeting uncompetitive niches and clear labeling, launching via a $75,000 Kickstarter seven years ago. He expands on scaling the business, adding complementary products like...