2020 transformed the world of ecommerce forever. For the modern DTC brand, the rewards have never been greater. But the waters have also never been choppier, and the way forward has never been more uncertain. So how do you navigate this dangerous new reality? No matter how you do it, you’d better not do it alone. That’s where the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast comes in — join Common Thread Collective’s Taylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin as they bring you guiding insights from across CTC’s portfolio ...
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Cart Overflow: Where eCommerce Marketing Playbooks Are Written & Shared
Jeremy Biron, Gen Furukawa
Do you want to know how today's best ecommerce marketers are actually driving growth? Yeah, so do we! So we set out to start this podcast to find out the WHO is making big things happening, and HOW they are doing it. Join Gen Furukawa as he learns and shares actionable tactics that you can implement in your eCommerce marketing game today!
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The Purple Accountant: The Secret Weapon Your Business Needs
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30:57Most ecommerce brands are bleeding cash without even realizing it. Margins are shrinking, competition is fiercer than ever, and the game has changed. But there’s one secret weapon that can turn the tide: accountants who understand marketing.In this video, we break down why financial professionals need to step across the bridge and integrate marketi…
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DTC is Dead… Or Is It? The Rebirth That’s Coming in 2025
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46:28The last few years have been brutal for DTC brands. From the COVID boom to the Ozempic era, skyrocketing acquisition costs, vanishing venture capital, and economic shifts have crushed many ecommerce businesses. But here’s the twist—2025 could be the best year in DTC history. In this video, we break down the evolution of DTC brands, why so many have…
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Compass Explained: The Next Evolution in Creative Strategy
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36:58Struggling to connect your creative strategy with financial planning? Meet Compass, the tool that automates and streamlines ad creative planning like never before. In this episode, we break down how Compass revolutionizes the way brands develop, manage, and scale their creative assets—seamlessly integrating with your media and financial strategy. I…
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Introducing Compass: The AI-Powered System for Smarter Ads
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35:20Struggling to scale your ecommerce ads? Spending too much time guessing what works? MeetCompass – the creative operating system designed to take the guesswork out of ad strategy! WithCompass, you’ll get: Data-Driven Ad Planning – Know exactly how many ads you need each month AI-Powered Creative Insights – Discover winning audience, offer, and angle…
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Margins Are Shrinking, Debt Is Rising – What’s Next for Ecom?
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56:07Margins are shrinking, debt is rising, and ecommerce brands are feeling the squeeze. In this episode of the Podcast, we dive deep into the financial realities facing DTC brands in 2025. Is the ecommerce game still worth playing? Or has the landscape shifted in ways that make profitability harder than ever? Joining Taylor are Lio from Finaloop and D…
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Why Ecommerce Is About to Get Even Harder (Here’s How to Survive)
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36:47Ecommerce is facing major challenges in 2025—rising ad costs, AI disruptions, and now, new tariffs. If you’re running a brand, you need to know what’s coming and how to adapt before it’s too late. In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast, we break down: The biggest threats to e-commerce right now How AI is reshaping the workforce and busin…
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2024 Was About Surviving – 2025 Is About Winning
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30:342024 was all about getting the fundamentals right—fixing tracking, managing costs, and ensuring brands could survive in a tough market. But 2025? It’s time to WIN. In this episode, we break down the strategy behind breaking the model—moving beyond predictable growth and pushing into new frontiers of scale. Luke Austin, VP of Ecommerce Strategy at C…
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The Truth About Incrementality: Are You Measuring Your Ads Wrong?
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33:20Are you really measuring your ads the right way? In this episode we dive deep into the world of incrementality testing—what it is, why it’s so important, and why most brands struggle to operationalize it effectively. We break down the biggest mistakes marketers make when it comes to ad measurement and how to avoid them. Learn the secrets to buildin…
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Secrets to Scaling Big: Inside Born Primitive
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55:32In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the incredible growth story of Born Primitive, the ecommerce brand that has redefined what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Founder Bear Handlon shares how the company went from selling a single product out of a garage to becoming a multimillion-dollar powerhouse in apparel, fitnes…
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The Missing Link in Your Ad Strategy: Creator Content That Works
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24:11Discover the key to transforming your ad strategy with creator-driven content that delivers real results. In this episode, Richard and Adrianne reveal how brands can integrate high-quality creator content into their campaigns to maximize performance and ROI. We’ll break down: Why most ads fall flat and how to fix them. The importance of properly br…
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Say Goodbye to TikTok? The Truth About the Possible Ban
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19:40Is TikTok on the verge of being banned in the United States? In this episode of the Podcast, we dive into the Supreme Court hearing that could determine TikTok’s future and its potential impact on the ecommerce industry. What does this mean for advertisers, brands, and creators who rely on TikTok as a platform? We’ll break down: The reasons behind …
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How We Forecast Millions in Revenue for DTC Brands
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7:58Discover the step-by-step process behind CTC’s Prophit System, our proven method used to forecast millions in revenue for leading DTC brands. In this video, we dive into the daily workflows, data integration techniques, and forecasting models that drive real results. From aligning 35+ critical business metrics to creating actionable insights for gr…
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Why Product Development is the Future of Ecommerce Growth
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29:35Discover why product development is the ultimate growth engine for ecommerce brands in today’s competitive market. In this episode of the Podcast, we talk how creative, story-driven product development can fuel demand, elevate your brand, and revolutionize your marketing strategy. Learn how innovative ideas, like turning a baseball sliding mitt int…
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Brands That Win in 2025 Will Do THIS (Are You Ready?)
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43:11What separates the brands that thrive from the ones that struggle in 2025? It all comes down to one thing—strategy. In this video, we dive deep into the key elements that the most successful brands are mastering to dominate the ecommerce landscape this year. From crafting compelling brand stories to building cohesive marketing plans, we’ll show you…
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25 Predictions for Ecommerce in 2025
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33:43Get ready for 2025 with 25 bold predictions for the future of ecommerce! From the rise of AI in media buying to the transformation of product development into the ultimate growth strategy, this episode dives deep into the trends and changes set to reshape the industry. Learn why automation will dominate, what threatens Shopify, and how brands can s…
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2025 Ecom Planning: The Framework That Could 10x Your Profit
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1:12:02This episode is brought to you by: Finaloop: https://www.finaloop.com/ Are you ready to crush your 2025 ecommerce goals? In this video, we reveal the PROPHIT System – a proven framework designed to help ecommerce brands create accurate, data-driven financial and marketing plans. Discover how to: Bridge the gap between what’s likely to occur and wha…
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Meet PAM: The Profit Allocation Model Revolutionizing Ad Budgets
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38:09Discover the ultimate tool for optimizing your ecommerce ad budgets! In this episode, we introduce PAM—the Profit Allocation Model—a game-changing framework developed by the experts at Common Thread Collective. PAM isn’t just a tool; it’s a revolutionary system that ensures your ad spend is perfectly aligned with your profitability goals. We’ll wal…
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Unlocking Profit: The Hardest (But Most Important) Part of Scaling
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24:34Scaling your ecommerce business is exciting—but are you unknowingly leaving profit on the table? In this episode of the Playbook Podcast, Richard and Taylor dive into the hardest (but most critical) part of scaling: achieving clarity and alignment around your financial metrics. Discover why the Prophit System is the ultimate tool for cutting throug…
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2025 Starts Here + BFCM Data You Need to See
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17:33Get the inside scoop on the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) trends and what they mean for the future of ecommerce! In this episode of the podcast, Richard and Taylor discuss early BFCM data, revealing surprising growth trends, shifting customer behaviors, and what it all means for your 2025 strategy. Here’s what we cover: How BFCM sales…
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FINAL WARNING: Your Black Friday Strategy is Missing THIS!
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28:32Are you ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Time is running out, and your Q4 success depends on taking action NOW. In this episode, we reveal the 5 MUST DO strategies to dominate the busiest shopping season of the year. What You'll Learn: How to craft the perfect Black Friday offer that stands out in a crowded market. Why you MUST adjust your …
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The Truth About AppLovin: Should You Shift Your Budget NOW?
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17:52Is AppLovin the ecommerce advertising breakthrough we’ve all been waiting for? With claims that it’s almost as good as Facebook Ads—if not better—this mobile in game ad platform has quickly become the talk of the industry. But is it worth your time, energy, and budget? In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast, Richard and Taylor pull back …
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Is This the Beginning of a DTC Comeback?: State of the Industry
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29:48Dive into the latest insights from the ecommerce industry with our October State of Industry Report! Join Taylor, Steve, Jeremiah, and Yarden as they break down October’s key data trends, highlight growth opportunities, and share surprising insights about ad performance, consumer sentiment, and what it all means for Black Friday and beyond. In this…
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How to Turn Amazon Into a DTC Profit Powerhouse
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23:57Struggling to balance your Amazon sales with your DTC (direct-to-consumer) growth? In this episode, we reveal how to transform Amazon from a competitor into a crucial ally for boosting your entire ecommerce business. Join Richard and Taylor as they break down why Amazon and DTC should no longer be siloed, and how incorporating Amazon into your fore…
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How We Went from 5 to 30 Clients in 4 Months - We Need More Talent
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25:52Welcome back to the Podcast! On this episode Taylor is joined by Joy Sharma, to discuss the explosive rise of the CTC Global Accelerator – scaling from 5 to 30 clients in just 4 months. With demand through the roof, we’re now on a mission to find exceptional talent worldwide! Highlights: How the Accelerator delivers predictable, profitable growth f…
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What Finance Got Wrong About Revenue Forecasting (and How Marketers Can Fix It!)
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20:39Get the Prophit System: https://commonthreadco.com/pages/ecommerce-strategy In this episode of the podcast, we explore the critical disconnect between finance-driven revenue forecasting and the actual marketing actions that generate revenue. Richard and Taylor jump deep into how finance teams often miss the mark when predicting revenue growth—becau…
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