The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

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E625: Ecom Bubble Pop? Pattern Group Posts Major Losses Nov 26, 2025

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Dave discusses the recent IPO and earnings of Pattern Group, the biggest Amazon seller in the world. He highlights their significant losses and unique business model as exclusive brand partners for big brands like Pandora. He delves into their financial reports to see if they'll be profitable in the future, using their growth projections.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to Pattern Group's IPO and Earnings
02:26 - Understanding Pattern Group's Business Model
05:07 - Financial Overview and Profitability Concerns
07:26 - Skepticism Around Pattern's Earnings and Future
09:52 - Revenue Growth and Market Diversification
11:41 - The Role of AI in Pattern's Strategy

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E624: 5 Tips to Reduce Returns (and Save Margins) Nov 19, 2025

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Amazon's return policy has become a huge factor to consider especially when developing products for the new year. Dave shares 5 tips for e-commerce sellers to reduce returns and to restore some bottom line back into their business.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Ever wonder how Chinese Sellers dominate Amazon? We'll spill all their secrets in our webinar that's happening on November 25th, 2025 at 10am PST. We'll show you how to find products that can actually be profitable, how to land them cheaply, and how to rank them easily no Amazon.

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00:00 - Understanding Amazon's Return Policy
02:51 - The Hidden Costs of Returns
06:01 - Strategies to Reduce Returns
08:49 - Managing Return Merchandise Effectively
12:05 - Improving Product Presentation to Minimize Returns
14:56 - Customer Engagement to Reduce Returns
17:50 - Evaluating Product Viability and Return Rates

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E623: How Working for A Chinese Amazon Business Feels Like Nov 11, 2025

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Dave reveals what its like working in an Amazon Business based in China, sourced from a Chinese forum. He talks about the differences of the Chinese vs. American e-commerce businesses, and how they structure their businesses by expanding to multiple marketplaces almost immediately.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

There was a recent post on a Chinese discussion board looking for advice.

The author recounted all of his previous experiences working at various e-commerce companies that have an Amazon focus and he realized that the Amazon landscape was changing at a pace he couldn't keep up with.

This is particularly helpful for us western e-commerce sellers, because it helps us figure out what the Chinese are doing on Amazon that gets their sales high and prices low.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to Chinese Amazon Sellers' Insights
03:08 - The Journey of a Chinese Amazon Employee
06:03 - Daily Operations and Responsibilities
08:58 - Promotions and Performance Metrics
11:58 - Challenges and Strategies in Product Management
15:00 - Expansion into Domestic Markets
15:18 - Challenges of Management and Promotion
16:09 - Cultural Differences in Work Ethic
17:33 - Advertising Frameworks and Product Launches
19:37 - Developing a Unique Marketing Strategy
21:29 - Sales Performance and Product Viability
23:05 - Mental Health and Career Stagnation
24:09 - Product Development Challenges
25:44 - Profitability and Product Selection
27:10 - Lessons from the Chinese Market

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E622: Amazon Ad Costs Are Up This Much Nov 04, 2025

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Dave reveals Amazon's Q3 2025 earnings report, and what it means for e-commerce sellers while focusing on their e-commerce growth, advertising revenue, and third-party seller services. Dave talks about the implications of these numbers for sellers and the overall market.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Timestamps

00:00 - Amazon's Q3 2025 Earnings Overview
04:26 - Advertising Growth Insights
07:55 - Third-Party Seller Services and Fees
10:39 - Amazon's Workforce and Delivery Service Challenges
14:56 - Generative AI Tools for Sellers
16:28 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E621: 5 Tariff Strategies My Company is Taking Oct 29, 2025

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Dave talks about how the tariffs have impacted his business personally and how he plans to address these challenges. He talks about how you can save your profit margins by manufacturing locally or manufacturing in house (at least by experimenting), and expanding to other marketplaces or countries to save some of that profit margin.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Tariffs have been a significant cost for Amazon businesses, which have ultimately eaten away at profit margins.

Timestamps

00:00 - Navigating Tariffs: An Overview
02:50 - Five-Step Strategy for Local Manufacturing
05:52 - Identifying Products for Local Production
08:54 - Leveraging Technology for Efficient Manufacturing
11:47 - Exploring Chemical Products and Local Manufacturing
14:46 - Advantages of Local Manufacturing in E-commerce
16:52 - Diversifying Markets Beyond the US
21:11 - Strategies for Higher Margins and Payment Terms
24:48 - Navigating Tariffs and Legal Considerations

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E620: Breaking Down the New FBA 2026 Fee Increases Oct 20, 2025

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Amazon's new FBA fees have been announced for 2026 and Amazon themselves claim that their new fees only add 8 cents per unit sold of the average item selling price. Is that really the case though? In today's episode, Dave breaks down how the new fees ACTUALLY work, which products came out unscathed, and Amazon's bigger picture goals.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Amazon released their new FBA fees for 2026.

Keeping up with tradition, Amazon released it in the most confusing way possible. They also claim that their new fees only add 8 cents per unit sold of the average item selling price. This leaves sellers scrambling to calculate how their products and profit margins will be affected.

Luckily, Dave is breaking down these fees on a per size category level and how these will affect you as a seller, whether you sell small or oversized items.

Dave also breaks down the pricing increases for their different programs, namely Amazon's bulk storage program AWD and Multi Channel Fulfillment.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to Amazon's FBA Fee Increases
02:53 - The Impact of FBA Fee Changes
05:49 - Analyzing Fee Increases by Product Category
08:54 - The Effect on Bulky Items and Packaging
11:49 - Placement Fees and Their Implications
14:50 - Additional Fee Categories and Inbound Defects
17:50 - Conclusion and Future Considerations

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E619: % Of Chinese Sellers Declining? It's a Lie. Oct 15, 2025

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There have been reports of a significant decline in the number of Chinese sellers on Amazon, according to SellerSnooper and Marketplace Pulse, but their disappearance is not that simple. Dave dives into why Chinese sellers are disappearing from Amazon and where they went.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Back in 2022, we did a report on how many Chinese sellers there are on Amazon. The number was up to 55%.

Granted that this was back in 2022, you'd expect the number of Chinese Sellers to increase.

As of October 2025, the number has drastically lowered to ~30%.

This would normally be cause for celebration but the answer isn't that simple.

A lot of Chinese sellers have been opening up US LLCs to dodge paying taxes in China, where they aren't as lenient with counting expenses against your business.

Timestamps

00:00 - The Decline of Chinese Sellers on Amazon
02:42 - Tax Regulations and Their Impact
05:54 - The Golden Tax System in China
09:03 - Panic Among Chinese Sellers
11:53 - The Shift to US LLCs
14:54 - The Reality of Seller Statistics

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E618: Is Importing from China Dead? Oct 07, 2025

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Dave discusses whether importing from China is still viable in the wake of rising tariffs and changing global dynamics. He explores the impact of tariffs on costs, advantages of Chinese manufacturing, and the quality of products sourced from China.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Importing from China, even with Trump Tariffs 2.0, may still be viable today and in the near future.

Today, it still is the best option compared to the other rising manufacturing companies like Vietnam, India, and Thailand.

Compared to America, manufacturing in China is still the best option even factoring in the transit costs and 3PL costs.

However, in the far future, China might not be the country to manufacture from.

We're holding a special Importing from China webinar on October 8th where we'll be talking about how you can find products that still make sense to source only in China (and skip the ones that don't) while getting the lowest tariff rates and more! Register today!

Timestamps

00:00 - Is Importing from China Dead?
02:17 - The Impact of Tariffs on Importing
06:46 - Cost Comparisons: China vs. Other Countries
09:59 -Benefits of Working with Chinese Factories
14:16 - Quality of Products from China
14:45 - Future of Importing from China
20:02 - The Rising Power Theory and Its Implications

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E617: Tai Lopez Charged With Running Ecom Ponzi Scheme Sep 29, 2025

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Dave discusses the recent SEC allegations against Tai Lopez, who is accused of running a Ponzi scheme through his acquisition of legacy retail brands. He dives into the details of the accusations, the flaws in Lopez's business model, and comparisons to other entrepreneurs like Alex Hormozi. What happens to Tai Lopez now? Will he go to jail?

Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard.

Tai Lopez is one of the biggest "entrepreneur turned influencers" in the industry, with 2.5 million subscribers on Youtube, 3 million on Instagram, and 1.1 million on Tiktok.

The SEC has come forward with allegations against Tai Lopez and his business partner, Alex Mehr, for running a $112 Million Ponzi Scheme and defrauding their investors.

A Ponzi Scheme, by definition, is a "form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors with funds from more recent investors."

That means that Tai Lopez and Alex Mehr are allegedly misallocating funds to provide an illusion of great profit margins, leading to more investors buying in on their alleged "success" when they were just using that money to pay their first few investors.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to Tai Lopez's Controversy
03:01 - Allegations of a Ponzi Scheme
05:47 - Business Model Flaws and Comparisons
08:56 - Public Perception and Future Implications

As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested.

Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content.

Thanks for listening!

Until next time, happy selling!

E616: I bought Fake Amazon Reviews. Here's How They Work. Sep 22, 2025

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Dave dives into the world of fake Amazon reviews by purchasing a fake review for himself. He shares where he found a review broker, what the requirements were to purchase reviews, and the shocking surprise he found after.

We get a lot of spam in our Facebook groups about "review groups".

Its become so prevalent that we decided to actually dig in and see how their whole operation works.

And we did exactly just that.

In this episode, Dave goes through the experience of buying a fake review and exposes what the full capabilities of review brokers are, where they are from, and how they manage to dodge Amazon.

If you're a seller on Amazon or if you're tired seeing odd reviews for products that aren't really that exciting, this episode is for you.

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