by Josh Hadley | Jul 20, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Evan Dash, CEO of StoreBound and founder of Dash kitchenware. Evan shares his unconventional journey from firefighter to entrepreneur, building a brand that surpassed $1 billion in sales. He discusses leveraging brick-and-mortar retail expertise, the importance of a content-first strategy, and hiring people who genuinely care. Evan also highlights his partnership with his wife Rachel, strategies for DTC brands entering retail, and AI’s growing role in business operations.
by Josh Hadley | Jul 16, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley shares his predictions for the future of e-commerce over the next decade. Drawing from his experience scaling a brand to eight figures, he analyzes Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and AI-driven...
by Josh Hadley | Jul 15, 2026 | Podcasts
In this follow-up episode, host Josh welcomes back Scott Deetz, founder of The Northbound Group, to discuss strategies for successfully exiting an e-commerce business. Scott highlights common seller mistakes, such as poor risk mitigation, lack of transparency, and neglecting post-sale obligations. He emphasizes the importance of professional advisory support, staying involved after the sale to secure contingent payments, and planning thoughtfully for life after exit. Scott encourages entrepreneurs to leverage their experience to attract investor capital for future ventures, helping maximize exit value and ensure long-term success.
by Josh Hadley | Jul 13, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley sits down with Lyden Smithers, president and co-founder of Titan Network, to discuss how Amazon sellers can scale from seven to eight figures by mastering supplier relationships. Lyden shares strategies for negotiating favorable payment terms with Chinese manufacturers, emphasizing the cultural importance of face-to-face meetings and the concept of guanxi. He explains how leveraging order volume growth creates win-win partnerships, how to handle common supplier objections, and how granular supply chain management drives profitability, even amid tariffs and rising costs.
by Josh Hadley | Jul 9, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley shares a practical decision-making framework for choosing between competing business opportunities. Drawing from his own dilemma of hiring either a Director of E-commerce or a Director of HR, Josh outlines six key questions across two categories: assessing revenue creation, business leverage, and risk protection, then evaluating downside risk, upside potential, and feedback speed. He emphasizes that true business faith means disciplined, strategic action rather than blind risk-taking, helping entrepreneurs confidently prioritize the best opportunities over merely good ones.
