Underdog Ecom Podcast

From pro tennis tours to Pacific Northwest pop-ups—Jack and David share how they stumbled into the world of e-commerce and built their brands from scratch. In this episode, they dive into the unexpected twists, early mistakes, and the wins that shaped their journeys, all while keeping it real about what it actually takes to build something from nothing.

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In this episode, Jack picks David’s brain on all things B2B and wholesale—from getting stocked in REI and airport gift shops to building a Shopify-powered wholesale channel from scratch. They dive into tools like Faire, SparkLayer, and Trunk, discuss margins, outreach tactics, and what makes wholesale a viable (and sometimes brutal) growth lever for DTC brands. Plus, a quick detour into how new AI tools are shaking up creative workflows and initial ecom community reactions. 

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In this one, David breaks down how he pulled off a mystery box sale to move excess inventory—VA hacks, ops chaos, and way better ROAS than expected. Jack’s deep in stockouts throughout a sale, wrestling with whether to open up pre-orders… We get into the real trade-offs of crowdfunding, cash flow pressure, and why sometimes it’s better to just wait—even when customers are begging to buy.

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In this episode, we open up about the very real challenges of juggling fixed costs — from surprise fulfillment bills and tariff headaches to stacking revenue-based loans. We discuss how we’re purging unnecessary apps, negotiating SaaS pricing, and finding creative ways to turn fixed costs into opportunities. If you’re navigating tight margins and trying to stretch every dollar, this one’s for you.

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This isn’t another e-commerce podcast filled with gurus telling you how rich they are. We’re in the trenches, running our own brands, and sharing the real ups and downs of building an ecom business in 2025.

This week, we (David & Jack) are getting real about the challenges we’re facing right now in our businesses—along with some cool experiments we’ve tried (fundraiser, anyone?). Plus, we’re sharing practical insights on AI from the perspective of two underdog operators.

If you're a team of one looking to leverage AI to grow your brand, this episode is for you.

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• David on X: https://x.com/austriker27

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This isn’t another e-commerce podcast filled with gurus telling you how rich they are. We’re in the trenches, running our own brands, and sharing the real ups and downs of building an ecom business in 2025.

In true Underdog Ecom style, we’re diving deep into the Shopify apps we’re paying for—what’s worth it, what’s not, and how much we’re actually spending. No app shilling here—just two operators figuring out how to cut the bloat and grow more profitably.

If you’re looking to trim unnecessary costs and optimize your tech stack, this one’s for you.

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• Jack on X: https://x.com/passportprodigy
• David on X: https://x.com/austriker27

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This isn’t another e-commerce podcast filled with gurus telling you how rich they are. We’re in the trenches, running our own brands, and sharing the real ups and downs of building an ecom business in 2025.

In this first episode, we (Jack & David) introduce ourselves, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect. Spoiler: We’re keeping it raw, unfiltered, and packed with actual insights—not just success stories.

If you’re tired of the “get rich quick” ecom content and want to hear real stories from people in the trenches, Underdog Ecom is for you.

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• Jack on X: https://x.com/passportprodigy
• David on X: https://x.com/austriker27

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