by Josh Hadley | May 13, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode, Josh interviews Pat Yates, M&A advisor at Quiet Light and owner of Happy Feet Slippers. Pat shares insights from his Shark Tank experience, discusses the realities of TV deals, and explains the complexities of licensing with major brands like Disney and the NFL. The conversation covers the importance of intellectual property protection, strategies for evaluating and managing licensing agreements, and actionable advice on preparing an e-commerce business for a successful exit. Listeners gain practical tips on building value, protecting their brand, and planning ahead for future business transitions.
by Josh Hadley | May 11, 2026 | Podcasts
Oren Michels is the founder and CEO of Barndoor.ai, the first and only Control Plane for the agentic enterprise. Previously, he co-founded Mashery in 2006 and served as CEO until Intel acquired the company in 2013. When it was acquired, Mashery-powered APIs were used by over 350,000 active developers in over 100,000 active applications, and counted among its customers many of the largest e-commerce, media, and data companies in the world. He is an entrepreneur, investor, board member, and advisor to technology startups in the US and Europe and has made angel investments in several successful companies including Uber, Pebble Post, Addy, Navdy, and eero.
by Josh Hadley | May 7, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley shares a powerful weekly habit for CEOs: a 15-minute asynchronous video newsletter sent every Monday. Drawing from his ecommerce experience, Josh explains how this tool combats team misalignment, competing priorities, and the “founder’s trap.” The newsletter follows a four-part structure: celebrating weekly wins, identifying the key business constraint, recognizing core value exemplars, and reinforcing the company vision. Josh also highlights common mistakes to avoid, such as inconsistent messaging and vague praise. His core message is that consistent, structured communication transforms scattered teams into aligned, motivated, and proactive organizations.
by Josh Hadley | May 6, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode, Josh interviews Nathan Resnick, founder of Y-Combinator a sourcing platform. Nathan shares expert advice on negotiating with manufacturers, building strong supplier relationships, and managing payment terms. He discusses the importance of understanding your value to factories, balancing primary and backup suppliers, and regularly re-evaluating product costs. Nathan also offers practical tips on warehousing outside the U.S. to save on tariffs and improve cash flow. The episode wraps up with actionable takeaways for business owners looking to optimize their supply chain and sourcing strategies.
by Josh Hadley | May 4, 2026 | Podcasts
Joining us today is Sean Travis. Sean is a 14-year veteran of the LA County Fire Department turned eCommerce entrepreneur and founder of Ecom for Heroes, a coaching and training company that helps ambitious entrepreneurs, many of them first responders, build profitable eCommerce brands. His programs have helped graduates average $131K in revenue within 18 months. Sean is also the creator of Kaldon, an AI-powered eCommerce platform that takes someone from product idea to fully launched, branded, marketing-ready business in days instead of months. He lives in Southern California with his wife Lindsey, brand new son Jett, and their dog Nala.
by Josh Hadley | Apr 30, 2026 | Podcasts
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley explains why distributable cash is the most critical metric for e-commerce business health. He clarifies the difference between net income and distributable cash, warning against reinvesting all profits and leaving yourself financially vulnerable. Josh recommends distributing roughly one-third of net income while retaining working capital for growth. He also shares his personal wealth-building framework, allocating distributable cash across life insurance, S&P 500 index funds, turnkey real estate, and speculative assets, helping entrepreneurs build lasting personal wealth independent of their business’s uncertain future.
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