Daniel Budai Podcasts

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The E-com Show! A place where we bring you exciting real-life stories of success from e-commerce businesses from around the world. We release four weekly episodes featuring notable e-commerce professionals and entrepreneurs from different niches to bring you a wide variety of e-commerce-focused content that can help you…

Hey Budai Nation, Before we get started, our guest for today has a special competition for all of our subscribers. Win FREE pet products by answering this simple question: “What’s the story behind Malte naming his brand Hyggins?” Email your answer to service@hyggins.pet to stand a chance to win. Welcome to The Ecom Show! Your ultimate destination f…

Hey Budai Nation, I’m thrilled to announce that we’ll be speaking with Angela Clark from Patagonia on this episode of The Ecom Show. With over 50 years of experience under its belt, this three-billion-dollar brand is one of the biggest names in the outdoor clothing industry. You may have heard of them back in 2022, when the founder Yvon Chouinard, …

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show! The ecommerce podcast where we speak to industry experts and entrepreneurs to learn about their successes, struggles, and strategies for building thriving online businesses. Before we start, we’d like to take a quick minute to introduce our sponsors: Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agenc…

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - a podcast series that brings you the latest tips, strategies, and insider secrets from the world of e-commerce by getting up and personal with brands. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. With a roster of 150+ happy clients and a mind-blowing $50M+ in extra sales, Budai Media …

Hey Budai Nation, Did you know that the world produces over 400 million tonnes of plastic waste each year? While most products contribute to this growing number, we’ve found a business out there that actually uses all this waste to create something unique and personalized. Welcome to The Ecom Show, the e-commerce podcast you can't miss, hosted by D…

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - your go-to podcast for all things e-commerce. Join us for exclusive interviews with business owners, marketing professionals, and industry experts. This podcast is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media, the #1 e-commerce retention marketing agency that has helped more than 150+ e-commerce br…

Hey Budai Nation, Confused whether you should be selling online or offline? Tune into today’s episode of The Ecom Show to learn all about the power of hybrid selling. While most businesses struggle to find which platform works best, Swiftronics swiftly uses the power of both channels to boost sales for their tech business. We’ve got Franklin Fala, …

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, where we explore the exciting world of e-commerce through the real-life experiences of brands, e-commerce professionals, and business coaches. Today’s episode is special because we’ve got a heartwarming story that comes straight from the roots of America. We’ve got Anna Brakefield, one of the co-founders …

Getting your profit margin crushed by middlemen has to be one of the most frustrating parts of running a wholesale business. It’s no wonder, business owners like Jason are turning to e-commerce to take matters (and their profit margins) into their own hands. Welcome to The Ecom Show! An e-commerce podcast focused on bringing you exclusive interview…

Welcome to The Ecom Show! The health and wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar space because everyone cares about products that can make their lives better. From vitamins and minerals to herbal remedies and protein powders, there seems to be a supplement for just about everything. But, building a business in this industry is no joke. When it …

Hey Budai Nation, Fashion is one of the most competitive and crowded ecommerce niches to be in! However, it also pays well if you can make your mark in it and find an audience that loves your style. We’ve got Hasnain Khan, the Customer Experience Manager of the men’s luxury brand Kollar Clothing here with us today to share how this brand carved its…

#168 DeShawn Gilles from Summit Ridge Co: How To Leverage Crowdfunding To Expand Your Product Line Do you ever dream of starting an e-commerce brand but don’t have the capital to back your idea? Well then, this episode is for YOU! We’ve got DeShawn Gilles, the founder of Summit Ridge Co joining us today to share the story of how they grew their out…

#167 FAQ Part 2: Answering Most Commonly Asked Questions About eCom Retention Marketing Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to Part 2 of our FAQ series - a series where I (Daniel Budai) answer some of your top questions about retention marketing. In part 1 of this series we covered everything to do with email marketing, in this episode we will be going broad…

#166 FAQ Part 1: Answering Most Commonly Asked Questions About Email Marketing Is email marketing dead? How much $$$ can I expect after hiring an email marketing agency? How quickly can you help me get started with email marketing? These are just some of the questions I get asked on a daily basis when I tell someone that I run an email marketing ag…

#165 Eric From Beardbrand: The Key to Building a Brand in the Men’s Grooming Industry The men’s grooming industry and beard care in particular is a booming space to be in right now. But there was a time when beards were considered unprofessional, and a time when men didn’t have as many options to practice self-care. Eric founded Beardbrand out of n…

#164 Michael Veazey From Amazing FBA & 10K Collective: Unlock Your Brand’s Full Potential With Shopify+Amazon Hey Budai Nation, Are you an e-com owner looking to grow your sales and visibility? If yes, you need to start selling on Amazon as well! In 2019, Amazon accounted for 45% of the e-commerce market share in the US alone and this number is onl…

#163 Brett Curry From OMG Commerce: Killer Tips & Strategies To Nail Your E-Com Marketing Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your e-commerce friend Daniel Budai, and today I’ve got a fellow e-commerce marketing agency head, Brett Curry from OMG Commerce, here with me to uncover the latest, and biggest trends shaping the industry. …

#162 Ameka Coleman From Strands of Faith: How Ameka Built a Unique Hair-Care Brand From Scratch Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! The best business ideas come by finding simple solutions to everyday problems. There’s no better way to get people buying than by finding a way to make life a little less annoying for them, and our guest f…

#161 Scott Moller From Year 5: How to Grow Your eCom Business on Amazon Hey Budai Nation, With net sales worth $470 billion in 2021, Amazon is the leading e-tailer in the USA. With its global scope and reach, it’s one of the most valuable marketplaces for any brand considering growing their presence. We’ve got Scott Moller here to walk us through t…

#160 Paul Farago From Ace Marks: How to Make Your Brand Stand Out in a Saturated Market Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to the E-Com Show! We’ve got Paul Farago, the founder of an immensely popular and creative footwear company Ace Marks, joining us today to help you put your best foot forward in front of your customers. Paul Farago comes from a foo…

#159 Juan Garcia Mansilla From Unit 1: Disrupting the Urban Mobility Space With Smart Helmets Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! Unit 1 is a smart helmet startup that is disrupting the urban mobility space with its innovative and advanced tech helmets. Apart from protecting your head, these helmets also have integrated LED lights that…

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! It’s the first episode of 2023, and we want to kick things off with some advice for everyone looking to build a timeless brand. Join Kyle Koster, the CEO of Range Leather, and Daniel Budai, podcast host and CEO of Budai Media, as they discuss everything that goes into building a distinctive and long-…

#157 Meg Smith From Love, Lexxi: How This Lingerie Start-Up Nails Marketing & Branding Welcome to the last episode of The Ecom Show for this year! We've got an inspiring story of a lingerie start-up that's built a growing community around its brand using a unique and creative marketing approach headed your way today. We're pleased to share that Meg…

#156 Jake Tannenbaum From Craftmix Inc: How This Modern Cocktail Mix Brand Crafted Its Way to Success Hey Budai Nation, Keeping in tune with the holiday theme we’ve got a brand that’ll help you mix things up at your next house party. We’d like to welcome Jake Tannenbaum, the CEO of Craftmix Inc to The Ecom Show. Started by a former bartender, Craft…

#155 Jennifer Edmonds From Rx Candles: Building A Business Out Of Your Passion Hey Budai Nation, Happy Christmas week! Keeping in tune with the festivities, we’ve got an exciting and inspiring story of an e-commerce brand that sells scented candles headed your way today. We’d like to extend a warm and peppermint welcome to Jennifer Edmonds, the co-…

#154 Sadie Redinger From CKK Home Décor: Boost Your eCommerce Sales With a Multi-Channel Approach Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m Daniel Budai and I’ve got Sadie Redinger, the Vice President of Online Sales and Marketing of CKK Home Décor here with me today. CKK Home Décor is a home decor brand that designs, distributes, and wh…

#153 Zachary Lipari From Superare: How This NY Based Fight Shop Built a Global Brand in the Last 12 Years Hey Budai Nation, I’m Daniel Budai and I have Zachary Lipari, the founder of Superare joining me for this episode of The Ecom Show. Started in 2011 out of love for combat sports and grown into a leader in the industry, Superare has the best gea…

#152 Itzik Polnauer from Leibish: The Art Of Selling High-End Jewelry Online Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! This episode is precious and by precious we mean really precious because we’re going to be uncovering the world of luxury e-commerce jewelry. We’ve got Itzik (Isaac) Polnauer from the legacy high-end jewelry brand Leibish. T…

#151 Clive D’Souza From Vvegano: How Vvegano Is Disrupting India’s Food Industry Hey Budai Nation, Today we’ve got a food e-commerce store from the land of the food itself! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Clive D’Souza, the founder of Vvegano. Vvegano is India’s #1 Vegan Marketplace, and in today’s episode, we’re going to uncover more about h…

#150 Frank & Brett From Sheets & Giggles: Branding Tips From an Inc5000 Company Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to our 150th episode! 🎉 What better way to celebrate this milestone than with expert tips from two marketers from one of the fastest-growing companies? We’ve got Frank Dorval (VP of Marketing) and Brett Vance (VP of Growth) at Sheets & Giggles …

#149 Jimmy & Grace From Dwarf Lab: How to Promote Your Crowdfunding Campaign Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! This is the first time that we have guests from China joining us on the show. Jimmy and Grace work at Dwarf Lab; an extremely fascinating brand that creates smart telescopes. Dwarf Lab is a technology-driven optical team wit…

#148 Craig Leslie From the Bean Coffee Company: Serial Entrepreneur’s Advice to Selling on Shopify & Amazon Skincare, Food, Coffee… No, I'm not just naming the three most booming industries in the e-commerce world, I’m actually listing down all the industries that Craig has managed to find success in. Welcome to The Ecom Show, our guest for today i…

#147 Steve Appleton From Really Good E-Bikes: How To Start A High Ticket Dropshipping Business Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! Our guest for today is Steve Appleton, the founder of Really Good E-Bikes. Steve is a living example of how great business ideas can come at any age. Steve left his full-time job in real estate development,…

#146 Justin Frank Polgar From Yes Cacao: Healthy Eating Just Got Tastier With Botanical Chocolates Hey Budai Nation and Willy Wonka Fans, We’ve got a super exciting and tasty product that we’ll unravel in today’s episode of The Ecom Show! Justin Frank, the founder of Yes Cacao, is here with us to talk about how his brand is revolutionizing the choc…

#145 Anthony & Rodney From Munch Addict: Retention Strategies For Subscription Box Owners Do you love snacking but hate having to stock up? If yes, then you’ll love the guests we have on today’s episode. Anthony and Rodney are the founders of Munch Addict --- a snack subscription box service that ensures you’re never left hungry with an empty pantr…

#144 Sarah Saputra From Belle Fever: The Key to Keeping Your Customers Happy Did you know that a study by Hubspot found that over 68% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services from a brand known to offer good customer service experiences? Our guest for today’s podcast knows all about creating great customer experience and she’s…

#143 Kai Klement From Bonaventura: The Secret to Selling Successfully in Different Countries Welcome to The Ecom Show! Today’s episode is one that will interest all e-com entrepreneurs. We’re going to be diving deep into what it takes to sell your product in a global market. We’ve got Kai Klement, the Managing Director of Bonaventura joining us for…

#142 Jeff From the Atomic Bear: How This Survival Gear Brand Built a 7-Figure Business Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show. I’m your host Daniel Budai, and today I’ve got serial entrepreneur Jeff from The Atomic Bear joining us for a tell-all about how he managed to bootstrap his survival brand business and scale it to a steady seven-fi…

#141 Greg Meade From Crossnet: How Crossnet Invented a New Sport & Scaled It Using eCommerce This is the first time ever in the history of The Ecom Show that we’ve got an inventor of not just a product or a brand but of a whole new sport joining us as a guest on the show. Crossnet is the world’s first four square Volleyball net. Crossnet gives a fu…

#140 Jodi and Keri From Prolong Lash: The Story Behind Prolong Lash’s Global Success Welcome to The Ecom Show - your space to discover new and exciting real-life e-com success stories. This week we’re diving deep into the world of beauty and personal wellness. The personal wellness and beauty industry is one where the scope to go viral and create a…

Shopify - A word that’s become almost synonymous with e-commerce. Shopify has enabled every entrepreneur the dream of starting their own business with an easy-to-build storefront. However, their work doesn’t stop there. Shopify is a platform that grows with you. Welcome to The Ecom Show! This episode is dedicated to Shopify Plus, an enterprise-leve…

#138 Chad Rubin From Profasee: Valuable Business Lessons From a Serial eCom Entrepreneur Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, your friendly neighborhood bi-weekly e-commerce podcast that uncovers new strategies, tips, and stories in the world of e-com. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder, and CEO of Budai Media. Budai Media is a…

#137 Brian Kurtz Author of the Bestselling Novel Overdeliver: 3 Golden Rules of Direct Marketing Hello and welcome to The Ecom Show. We’ve got Brian Kurtz, the King of direct marketing joining us for today’s episode. Started his career with direct mails and letters and implemented those principles into email marketing; he worked at Boardroom betwee…

Starting an e-commerce store is not difficult. Thanks to e-commerce platforms, individuals have all the tools they need to build a website right at their fingertips, making it easy to get up and running. However, scaling your e-com store is a whole different story. As your business grows, your needs from the platform you use will as well, which is …

#135 TJ Gamble From Jamersan: How To Choose The Right Tech Stack For Your E-Com Business How’s it going, Budai Nation? Welcome to a brand new episode of The Ecom Show. I’m Daniel Budai, the CEO and founder of Budai Media and your host for today’s episode. I’ve got e-commerce tech expert TJ Gamble joining me today to discuss e-commerce platforms. Th…

#134 Lawrence Ingrassia Author Of Billion Dollar Brand Club: How To Build A Disruptive Business Welcome to The Ecom Show! I'm Daniel Budai, and in this episode, I've had the pleasure of interviewing bestselling author and esteemed journalist Lawrence Ingrassia. Lawrence Ingrassia is the author of the famous book Billion Dollar Brand Club. The book …

#133 Jitendra Vaswani From DigiExe: SEO Tips That Actually Work Welcome to a brand new episode of The Ecom Show! Today we’ve got the SEO wizard, serial entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Jitendra Vaswani, here with us today. Jitendra is an expert at SEO and affiliate marketing, and in this episode, he very gracious…

#132 Karl Lillrud, Global Gurus Top 30 Speakers: How AI Is Shaping The Future of E-Commerce Hello and welcome to The Ecom Show! I’m Daniel Budai, your host and e-commerce buddy, and I’m here to invite you to be a part of today’s episode. Come join Karl Lillrud and me as we talk about how artificial intelligence and technology are changing consumer …

#131 Hayden Brass From Zea: How to Create a Brand That Stands Out in a Saturated Market Hey Budai Nation, We’re back with another episode of your favorite e-commerce podcast, The Ecom Show! Have you ever held yourself back from starting a business because you feared how competitive or saturated the market for it is? If yes, then you need to tune in…