{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Supply Chain","title":"Why profitable businesses still end up cash poor with Taylor Holiday","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2549,"description":"E-commerce is always shifting. But one thing’s for sure, it’s no longer about growing at any cost. It’s about building a business that scales smartly and stays profitable. In this episode of The Modern Supply Chain, Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective, shares how modern DTC brands are evolving with AI, optimizing their P&L, and taking a fresh approach to growth. Get ready for a discussion about the future of profitable e-commerce and what brands need to do to thrive today.In this episode, you’ll learn:How AI is transforming everything from marketing to supply chainsWhy brands must focus on cash flow to ensure long-term successThe critical role of flexible, agile supply chains in scaling profitablyHighlights:(00:00) Meet Taylor Holiday(01:26) The death of the “growth at all costs” mentality(05:47) Prioritizing profitability over top-line growth(13:12) Flexible supply chains are key to sustainable growth(16:38) The game-changing role of AI in e-commerce(27:29) Is the future of e-commerce deflationary?(39:28) Predictions for e-commerce in the next 5 yearsResources:Izzy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzy-rosenzweig-13653846/Taylor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-holiday-a169b322/ Taylor’s X: https://x.com/TaylorHolidayCommon Thread Collective: https://commonthreadco.com/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pGa31m1Qi8jvJpQC4it25QVVIlAx_X6Sjzrermi0mLo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNDUx/ZWQ5ZWU1MDQ2ZGY5/YzVjMmY2MmQ2YWFk/MDRkNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}