In this episode, Jack and David dive into the financial ups and downs of running an ecom brand — from battling cash flow crunches and navigating debt traps to rethinking channel dependencies like wholesale. David shares his candid story of turning things around with a strategic line of credit, while both hosts explore emerging traffic sources and the real potential (and pitfalls) of TikTok Shop and YouTube for ecommerce.
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What is Underdog Ecom Podcast?
🚀 Welcome to the Underdog Ecom Podcast—the raw, unfiltered podcast for ecommerce founders actually in the trenches.
Tired of the same 9-figure guru success stories? We’re talking real highs, lows, and struggles of running an underdog ecommerce brand—from cash flow crunches to ad meltdowns and everything in between.
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- Honest conversations about building a brand without venture capital.
- What’s working (and what’s not) in DTC, Amazon, and wholesale.
- The latest industry shifts
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