Shoppable video is quickly becoming the most profitable acquisition channel in e-commerce, and this episode breaks down why. In Episode #214 of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Eitan Koter, Co-CEO of Vimmi, to unpack the future of social commerce, TikTok Shop, live shopping, and AI-powered personalization. You’ll learn how brands are turning short-form video into scalable revenue, why authentic UGC outperforms polished production, and how to deploy shoppable content across every ch...
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Shoppable video is quickly becoming the most profitable acquisition channel in e-commerce, and this episode breaks down why. In Episode #214 of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Eitan Koter, Co-CEO of Vimmi, to unpack the future of social commerce, TikTok Shop, live shopping, and AI-powered personalization. You’ll learn how brands are turning short-form video into scalable revenue, why authentic UGC outperforms polished production, and how to deploy shoppable content across every ch...
Shoppable video is quickly becoming the most profitable acquisition channel in e-commerce, and this episode breaks down why. In Episode #214 of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Eitan Koter, Co-CEO of Vimmi, to unpack the future of social commerce, TikTok Shop, live shopping, and AI-powered personalization. You’ll learn how brands are turning short-form video into scalable revenue, why authentic UGC outperforms polished production, and how to deploy shoppable content across every ch...
Is eCommerce SEO dead? Not even close. In this solo episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff calls out the myths, scams, and misinformation around “AI-optimized SEO” and reveals what actually drives rankings today. Learn why great UX, solid backlinks, and smart content will always outperform the next shiny tool. What You’ll Learn: How AI search is reshaping eCommerce SEOWhy user experience now trumps keyword stuffingHow off-Amazon SEO fuels marketplace visibilityWhat still works (and what’s hy...
From a single-car garage to Dragons’ Den fame, The Scented Market proves that heart-led eCommerce can scale. In this 212th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff talks with Kristy Lynn Miller about how she built a clean, community-driven candle brand that hit $1M+ in its first year. Learn how daily connection, smart product drops, and sustainability-first thinking created a beloved Canadian home fragrance empire. What You’ll Learn: How The Scented Market reached $1M+ in its first year using ...
Amazon growth is changing…fast. In this 211th episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff sits down with Scott Ohsman, a 19-year Amazon veteran, VP of Digital Commerce at Quickfire, and co-host of the top-rated retail podcast Always Off Brand. Scott puts it all on the table: Amazon alone won’t scale your brand anymore, especially with rising fees and tariffs squeezing margins. He shows where profitable discovery is actually happening now (and how to plug in), then explains how AI-driven shop...
Organic Muscle is proving that clean supplements can compete and win. In this 210th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews James Benefico, Founder & CEO of Organic Muscle, to break down how his USDA-Organic supplement brand scaled into 700+ Vitamin Shoppe stores, built thousands of Amazon reviews, and grew DTC subscriptions without deep discounting. Learn the strategies behind Amazon's growth, retail expansion, influencer advocacy, email retention, and smarter product launches...
What’s the biggest mistake CPG brands make when selling online? Spoiler: it’s not their product…it’s their math. In this 209th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff breaks down the CPG marketing strategy every brand needs to scale profitably. From influencer marketing and Amazon strategy for CPG brands to balancing CAC vs LTV in eCommerce, Andrew shares what separates fast-growth CPG brands from those bleeding profit. What You’ll Learn: The #1 CPG marketing mistakeRethinking CAC vs LTV in...
Can your brand win by being everywhere? In this 208th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff talks with Monil Kothari, Founder of Haus of Brilliance, about building visibility across Amazon, Target, QVC and more. Learn how Haus of Brilliance sells $10 K earrings on Amazon, manages a 4 000 + SKU catalog, and keeps margins strong while scaling a luxury brand across marketplaces. What You’ll Learn How Haus of Brilliance sells luxury fine jewelry (yes, even $10K earrings) on Amazon.Why marketpla...
Want to turn harmful reviews into real revenue while staying 100% within Amazon’s rules? In this episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff sits down with Danan Coleman, founder of Ecom Triage and long-time Amazon seller, to unpack a white-hat system for identifying and removing policy-violating negative reviews — and why each removal can be worth the impact of 7–12 five-star reviews. Danan shares how he’s been selling on Amazon since 2010, why his supplement brand hasn’t run paid ads for s...
Saalt isn’t just selling on TikTok Shop; it’s redefining social commerce. In this 206th episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff chats with Cherie Hoeger, CEO & Co-founder of Saalt, the women-owned B Corp behind the #1 period-care brand on TikTok Shop. Discover how Saalt combines live selling, AI-powered SEO, and purpose-driven storytelling to scale across Amazon, Target, and Whole Foods, while giving back 1% of revenue to end period poverty. What You’ll Learn: How Saalt turns TikTok ...
In this 205th episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff chats with Alex Nigmatulin, Co-Founder and CMO of PRNEWS.IO, about how AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are redefining eCommerce PR. They dive into Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), two emerging strategies that help brands appear inside AI-driven results and boost credibility across search and media. You’ll learn how PR placements now influence ChatGPT’s recommendations, how to ...
In this 204th solo episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff breaks down exactly how to make TikTok Shop, Instagram Shop, and other social commerce platforms actually convert. Learn how to combine organic content, paid ads, and influencer marketing into a single strategy that drives real sales. If your TikTok or Instagram shop isn’t working (or you don’t know where to start), this episode shows you what to prioritize, what most brands miss, and how to set up a profitable social commerce sy...
Looking for Amazon reselling strategies that actually work? In this 203rd episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff sits down with Charles Chakkalo, partner at Joey’s Shopping and author of Just a Seller, to share how he built a profitable Amazon reselling business while scaling private label brands at the same time. From running his own warehouses to predicting Amazon’s next big moves, Charles breaks down the unorthodox tactics that helped him stand out in a crowded e-commerce space. What...
Looking for inspiration on growing a mission-driven eCommerce brand while staying true to your values? In this #202nd episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff sits down with Amy Upchurch, founder and CEO of Pink Stork, a women’s wellness company generating over $25M+ annually and trusted by customers worldwide. Amy shares how she built Pink Stork from scratch—starting with a deeply personal health challenge—and scaled it into a globally recognized brand with 170+ products, a loyal communi...
Looking for Shopify growth tips that actually work? In this 201st episode of The E-Comm Show, host Andrew Maff chats with Jason Murff, U.S. Army veteran and founder of Grill Your Ass Off, about how he scaled his veteran-owned seasoning brand into a seven-figure Shopify business. From launching with just four blends to managing 65+ SKUs across retail, ecommerce, and BBQ communities, Jason shares what it takes to grow a brand with personality in a crowded market. We cover Shopify apps that actu...
How do you scale a brand when your product is often a once-in-a-lifetime purchase? On this 200th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Mike Yarborough, founder of Rustic & Main, the handcrafted jewelry brand turning history and personal stories into wedding bands and engagement rings. What started with Mike drilling a hole through a block of wood in his garage quickly scaled into a multi-million-dollar brand with a retail store, 35 employees, and customers flying in from ...
Is Amazon building your business—or are you building Amazon’s? In this 199th episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew flips the mic on himself to share why he’s spent years warning brands about Amazon dependency—and how omnichannel diversification is the real path to resilience. From early experiences in his dad’s e-comm business to agency days running dozens of Amazon accounts, Andrew has seen first-hand what happens when a brand bets too heavily on one platform. He breaks down the risks of Amazon...
How do you juggle multiple brands without losing momentum? In this 198th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff talks with Rob Smead, President of One Ink Seven, LLC, and founder of multiple tattoo industry brands including Electrum Supply and Electrum Ink. Rob shares his unique approach to managing a portfolio of interconnected brands, balancing niche tattoo culture with broader consumer reach. From leveraging authentic behind-the-scenes content to navigating shifting industry conventions, ...
What if your biggest margin killer isn’t Facebook ads—but your supply chain? On this 193rd episode of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Izzy Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Portless. After launching his own DTC brand and facing costly inventory mistakes, Izzy built Portless to solve a problem no one talks about enough: tariffs and inefficient fulfillment. We dig deep into how tariffs are affecting brands right now, why traditional warehousing models are outdated, and how operational ...
When Craig Gile left Wall Street and Navy cockpits behind, he didn’t plan on launching a game-changing product out of Stanford labs. But that’s exactly what happened. On this 196th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Craig Gile, founder of CoolMitt. Originally developed for the U.S. military, CoolMitt’s dynamic cooling tech helps regulate core body temperature during and after workouts—giving athletes a major performance edge. Craig explains how the team took this cutting-e...
Dan Abrams didn’t launch Flylow Gear with a business plan, he started with a vision to live life on his own terms. On this 195th episode of the E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff interviews Dan Abrams President and Co-founder of Flylow. You’ll hear how Flylow stayed true to its roots while evolving from a scrappy DTC brand just trying to break even into a wholesale champion—and how they navigated that shift without sacrificing control. Dan also breaks down why fashion is more regional than most markete...
Shoppable video is quickly becoming the most profitable acquisition channel in e-commerce, and this episode breaks down why. In Episode #214 of The E-Comm Show, Andrew Maff sits down with Eitan Koter, Co-CEO of Vimmi, to unpack the future of social commerce, TikTok Shop, live shopping, and AI-powered personalization. You’ll learn how brands are turning short-form video into scalable revenue, why authentic UGC outperforms polished production, and how to deploy shoppable content across every ch...
