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
Gentleman’s Gazette Thrives on YouTube
May 9, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
"Ten years from now, someone can still benefit from a video we produce today," says founder Raphael Schneider.
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Business
Craft Whiskeys, Home Delivered
May 2, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
For $60, Bob DeMars's company will ship four craft-distilled whiskey samples, unmarked, with a tasting glass. Recipients can then guess the whiskey type, age, and proof as a game.
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Business
From Model to Menswear Founder
April 25, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Weston Bouchér developed expertise in brands, fabrics, and style during his decade-long career as an apparel and lifestyle model.
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Finance
Ecommerce Investor on Turnaround Tactics
April 18, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
To Mehtab Bhogal, buying distressed companies is like salvaging a crashed car. "What are the parts worth?" he asks.
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Influencers & Affiliates
A Playbook for Influencer Marketing
April 11, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Josh Durham, a seasoned marketer, shares the essentials for scalable, high-performing influencer programs.
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Staffing
My 8-Step Ecommerce Hiring Process
April 4, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Beardbrand owner Eric Bandholz explains how he brings in the right people at the right time.
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Business
MALK Plant Milk Masters In-Store Retail
March 28, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Ryan Rouse says gain traction with niche markets, then scale to mainstream chains.
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Business
Branding Is More Than a Logo
March 21, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz says mission and purpose drive branding, not logos and design.
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Business
Margin Hacks for Cash-Strapped Ecom Stores
March 14, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Amid a downturn for many ecommerce businesses, entrepreneur Eric Bandholz offers tips for better profits.
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Business
Montana Knife Co Blends Craft with Scale
March 7, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Business is booming for the direct-to-consumer brand launched just four years ago.
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Business
Adapt to Survive, Says eCommerceFuel Founder
February 28, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
To Andrew Youderian, ecommerce brands that do things differently will prosper in the coming years.
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Business
Merchant Cuts Revenue 60%, Profit Rises 25%
February 21, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Mathias Schrøder grew his company's revenue, but bloated overhead meant little profits and even less free time. Then he had an idea.
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Content Marketing
AI Won’t Replace Creativity, Says Studio Founder
February 14, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
To Matthew Gattozzi, the founder of Goodo Studios, creativity and AI-driven efficiency often conflict.
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Email & Text Marketing
Bento Elevates Ecommerce Email Marketing
February 7, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Founder Jesse Hanley says Bento is an artisanal email service provider, akin to a high-end coffee shop.
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Cross-border Selling
Northern Ireland Key to E.U., U.K. Fulfillment
January 31, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Selling cross-border in the U.K. and the E.U. is more complicated post-Brexit — unless the shipment comes from Northern Ireland.
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Business
Protein Bar Founder Thrives in a Crowded Field
January 24, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Will Nitze, founder of IQBAR, says success in a competitive market requires identifying its uncompetitive niches.
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Platforms & Apps
Shopify Pro on Themes, Upgrades, Ecosystem
January 17, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Kurt Elster launched his first Shopify store in 2011 and his "Unofficial Shopify Podcast" in 2014.
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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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