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.
-
Shipping & Fulfillment
The No-Surprise 3PL Pricing Model
August 1, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
John Melizanis's 3PL, ShipDudes, avoids per-item fees, believing they lead to unexpected, surprise charges.
-
Business
Facebook ‘Megaphone’ Powers D2C Watch Brand
July 25, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
To Nate Lagos, vice president of marketing for watch maker Original Grain, Facebook ads are megaphones to spread the word, not to acquire customers directly.
-
Platforms & Apps
Shopify POS Exec on Future of Retail
July 18, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Ray Reddy says the future of retail is location-agnostic, where shoppers can easily transition from online to in-store.
-
Business
How to Survive a Million-Dollar Loss
July 11, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
The recovery is on for Beardbrand, having suffered disastrous shortfalls in 2023 and 2024.
-
Business
MNLY’s At-Home AI Powers Men’s Health
July 4, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Luke Hartelust's next-gen health and wellness platform combines AI with at-home testing, diagnostics, and nutrition.
-
Business
Ecommerce to Real Estate: An Owner’s Story
June 27, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Shakil Prasla is a lesson in resilience, having pivoted from ecommerce consumer brands to PPE gear to, now, real estate.
-
Business
Faith, Family, and Ecommerce
June 20, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Michael Simpson purchased Discount Catholic Products in 2021. He runs the business with his wife, sister-in-law, and kids.
-
Business
Don’t Exit for the Wrong Reasons
June 13, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Our "Ecommerce Conversations" host, a seasoned entrepreneur, evaluates good and bad reasons to sell a business.
-
Business
Pro Tennis Player Pivots to Ecommerce
June 6, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Jack Oswald transformed his frustration with inferior tennis gear into Cancha, a direct-to-consumer seller of athletic and travel bags.
-
Business
Great Mom Builds Global Craft Biz
May 30, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Sally Wilson, the founder of Caterpillar Cross Stitch, says being a great mom doesn't mean sacrificing who you are.
-
Marketing & Advertising
YouTube Ad Secrets for Ecommerce
May 23, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Brett Curry of OMG Commerce, an agency, addresses YouTube strategy, ad spend, suitable products, and more.
-
Business
Build a Business You Love
May 16, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Podcast host Eric Bandholz says the best companies have a purpose, and the happiest owners set priorities for business and life.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Business
Ugmonk Brings Design to Desk Tools
January 10, 2025 • Eric Bandholz
Jeff Sheldon's direct-to-consumer desktop accessories merge function and aesthetics.
Prime Day's Mobile AOV Challenge
Google's Index Now Powers ChatGPT
Keywords Don't Work for AI SEO
USPS Rate Change Analysis July 2025
Llms.txt Could Help AI Find Your Store
SEO for AI, Low Traffic, No Clicks
Tariff Turmoil: How Ecommerce Brands Can Still Win