Eric Bandholz
Eric Bandholz is the host of "Ecommerce Conversations," Practical Ecommerce's weekly podcast, and co-founder of Beardbrand, a leading men’s grooming company that focuses on beard care. With the help of his co-founders, he’s bootstrapped Beardbrand from zero sales to a multi-million dollar business.
Eric is an ecommerce authority, having spoken at dozens of industry conferences and meetups.
Contact Eric via email or LinkedIn.
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Business
Ugmonk Brings Design to Desk Tools
January 10, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Jeff Sheldon's direct-to-consumer desktop accessories merge function and aesthetics.
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SEO
Ecommerce SEO Pro on AI, 2025 Tactics
December 27, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
On-site engagement is crucial, says 180 Marketing founder, and AI is good for seller rankings, not bad.
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Business
Mira Safety Thrives on ‘Red Alerts’
December 20, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Roman Zrazhevskiy's company sells protective gear for seemingly existential events, such as nuclear and chemical warfare.
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Business
Eons Founder on Mushrooms and Mental Health
December 13, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
The medicinal benefits of natural compounds, such as those in cannabis and mushrooms, spur entrepreneur Alex Wolfe.
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Business
Beardbrand Shifts to Growth, New Channels
December 6, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Having overcome two challenging years, Beardbrand aims for more customers, revenue, and sales channels.
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Business
Entrepreneur on Business and Divorce
November 29, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
The co-owner of Lori Beds opens up on business, divorce, children, and more.
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Business
From Porsche to Purpose: A CMO’s Journey
November 22, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Kevin Dahlstrom's $211,000 Porsche created more stress than joy and started his reset to minimalism.
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Business
Health Crisis Drives $50 Million Supplement CEO
November 15, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Dean Brennan's ulcerative colitis led to a passion for wellness and helping others.
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Business
Supply.co Founder on Life after the Sale
November 8, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
"Many entrepreneurs believe that selling their business will bring happiness, but that's rarely true," says Patrick Coddou.
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Business
The ‘Why’ of Man Flow Yoga
November 1, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
According to founder Dean Pohlman, long-term business success stems from a purpose. His is to promote men's wellness.
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Business
4x Founder Debuts Ecommerce Intel Tool
October 25, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Dennis Hegstad's latest venture, a data provider, follows his three Shopify app companies.
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Business
Software Founder Pivots to PPE Manufacturing
October 18, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
In early 2020, Lloyd Armbrust's focus was the software company he had launched years earlier. Then the pandemic hit.
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Shipping & Fulfillment
Lessons from Changing 3PLs
October 11, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Amid slower sales, Beardbrand needed a less costly fulfillment provider. The first choice was a mistake.
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Marketing & Advertising
Branding Comes First, Says Sharma Brands Owner
October 4, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Per Nik Sharma, positive name identity leads to affordable customer acquisition and retention.
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User Experience
Beardbrand’s Lawyer Recaps ADA Lawsuit
September 27, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Beardbrand recently prevailed in a lawsuit alleging violations of accessibility laws. The company's attorney shares the details.
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Platforms & Apps
The Best Use of AI for Business
September 20, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Software engineer Jacob Posel explains how AI can streamline operational processes and enhance creativity.
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Business
Save Time by Managing Less, Says DHH
September 13, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails and a co-founder of Basecamp, strives for fewer meetings and less management.
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Business
Client Crash Bankrupts Entrepreneur
September 6, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Hunter Durham's journey is a helpful case study on borrowing money, riding an ecommerce boom, and relying on a single client.
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Business
Beardbrand Perseveres Amid Challenges
August 2, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Entrepreneur Eric Bandholz admirably shares his company's struggles and plans for long-term success.
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Business
Mystic Gum Sees Early DTC Success
July 26, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Serial entrepreneur Braxton Manley envisions a family holding company of direct-to-consumer brands. Mystic Gum is his latest.
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Amazon & Marketplaces
DTC Toy Company Looks to Better Days
July 19, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Viahart makes innovative educational toys and sells them on leading marketplaces. Times are tough, post-pandemic.
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Social Media
Ugly Ads Perform Best, Marketer Says
July 12, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Barry Hott recommends ugly ads, those that people won't skip over. First reactions to an ad largely determine its performance, he states.
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Code
Beware of Instant Site-speed Fixes
July 5, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
A Shopify store owner once paid a firm to redesign his site. The result was slow page loads and the owner's journey to improve them.
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Business
Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Overthink
June 28, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Corey Wilks, a clinical psychologist, helps founders and creators improve their mindset to overcome obstacles.
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Influencers & Affiliates
Stay-at-home Moms Drive Totally Dazzled
June 21, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
In 2012, Natalie Mounter was a new mom looking to work from home. Other moms had the same goal.
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Business
Natural Dog CEO Is an Acquisition Entrepreneur
June 14, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Bill D'Alessandro has owned eight ecommerce businesses across 14 years. Natural Dog Company is the latest. "My niche is acquisition entrepreneurship," he says.
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B2B
Colombia Sales Team Fuels B2B Supplier
June 7, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
PE Energy, a Houston, Texas-based industrial equipment supplier, thrives with Columbia-based sales pros.
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Business
Retailer 2BigFeet Shifts to DTC
May 31, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
For years Brandon Eley's online shoe company prospered by reselling prominent brands. But the profit margins narrowed as did the sources for large footwear sizes.
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Photography & Video
Flair.ai Remakes Product Photography
May 24, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
The 2022 startup deploys AI models to provide virtual scenes and settings for existing photos.
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Email Marketing
The Best Email Marketing Tells a Story
May 17, 2024 • Eric Bandholz
Matt Ragland has been creating marketing emails for a decade. Storytelling drives performance, he says.
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