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May 19, 2025 34 mins

In this episode of the eCommerce Marketing Podcast, host Arlen Robinson speaks with Adam Callinan, founder of Pentain, about the importance of financial data in driving eCommerce profitability. Adam shares his journey from co-founding Bottlekeeper to creating Pentain, emphasizing the need for brands to leverage financial insights for better decision-making. They discuss the impact of pricing strategies, the dangers of discounting, and the significance of understanding ad budgets. Adam highlights common blind spots among brands and the future of intelligence tools in eCommerce, advocating for actionable data-driven strategies.

Key Episode Takeaways:

  • Financial data is often overlooked by eCommerce founders.
  • Understanding fixed and variable expenses is crucial for profitability.
  • Discounting can harm a business's bottom line if not managed properly.
  • Ad budgets should be based on data, not guesswork.
  • Every dollar saved on fixed expenses directly increases net profit.
  • Brands often underprice their products without realizing it.
  • Using math can clarify the impact of pricing changes.
  • AI tools can enhance decision-making in eCommerce.
  • The same financial principles apply across different industries.
  • Actionable insights from data are essential for business growth.

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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