Alibaba.com Ecommerce Academy is the official podcast from the Alibaba.com team. Each week on the show, we bring you conversations with industry leading experts who are using Alibaba.com to build and scale their businesses. These conversations help you understand the state of global trading, the challenges we face today, and how to thrive amidst changing times. Subscribe and be sure to check back for regular episodes. This show is brought to you by Alibaba.com, the B2B global sourcing marketplace that aims to make it easy to do business anywhere. Alibaba.com’s services cover all aspects of commerce, including helping buyers discover products, find suppliers, and place orders online fast and efficiently. Try our platform out today at Alibaba.com
Unlocking the Secrets of Wholesale Apparel: Lessons from Superline Wholesale with Eric and Vivek
Get ready to be inspired by the pioneers behind Superline Wholesale. Join your host, Sharon Gai, as she talks to Vivek Ramchandani and Eric Lee. The duo shares their journey in the apparel wholesale industry and discusses brand building, the role of platforms like Alibaba, and the challenges faced by luxury streetwear brands.
5/8/2024 • 32 minutes, 48 seconds
How Samir Pursued Extreme Success in E-commerce
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Samir Balwani, the CEO of QRY, to discuss effective campaigns, the importance of resilience and problem-solving, and strategies for growing and scaling brands.
4/23/2024 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
The Evolution and Impact of B2B Marketplaces with Mark Brohan
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Mark Brohan, Senior Vice President of B2B and Market Research at Digital Commerce 360, to discuss the rapid growth of B2B marketplaces. He explains how these marketplaces are meeting the needs of today's B2B buyers, and shares insights into the future of B2B marketplaces and the role of AI in enhancing the user experience.
4/10/2024 • 31 minutes, 33 seconds
EXCLUSIVE: Unlocking Alibaba.com's Secrets to Success with Yikun Shao
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Yikun Shao, the Head of Supply Chain for B2B North America at Alibaba Group, to explore how Alibaba.com logistics offers cost-effective and efficient shipping solutions to over 220 countries and regions while maintaining top-notch service quality and leverages AI to enhance the operational efficiency and growth prospects of small businesses.
3/28/2024 • 29 minutes, 50 seconds
How to Master Cross-Border Trade: Insider Tips from Alibaba Group's Yikun Shao
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Yikun Shao, the Head of Supply Chain for B2B North America at the Alibaba Group, to share the challenges business owners experience in cross-border trade, his role in connecting global business buyers and suppliers, and Alibaba.com's logistic services that can help support buyers in their purchasing journeys.
3/26/2024 • 31 minutes, 29 seconds
How Jules 'nailed' trendsetting in the beauty industry
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Sharon Gai is joined by Julianna Dahbura, the founder of Deco Beauty, to explore how to build a strong brand, the importance of networking, and why entrepreneurs should focus on long-term goals.
3/19/2024 • 33 minutes, 44 seconds
Side Hustle to Success: Scaling Your Business with Stephanie Cartin
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Stephanie Cartin, CEO of Entreprenista, to discuss why you should consider scaling your side hustle into a full-fledged business, how to build and maintain successful partnerships, and how to leverage social media for business growth.
3/5/2024 • 40 minutes, 42 seconds
Building the Future of Footwear with Matt Jones
In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Matt Jones, Founder of Crease Beast, to explore how Matt revolutionized the sneaker protection game with his innovative foam-based crease protector. They discuss how Crease Beast revives 90s hip-hop and sneaker culture for today's enthusiasts, the importance of building strong relationships with your manufacturers, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
2/27/2024 • 34 minutes, 36 seconds
Persistence, Innovation & the Power of Starting with Kia-Shun Voltz
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Kia-Shun Voltz, CEO and Founder of ShampooTime, to discuss why you should innovate out of necessity, how you can turn personal challenges into business opportunities, and how to successfully launch and grow a product that meets a widespread, unaddressed need.
2/14/2024 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
Embracing Change: Lessons on Adaptability with Jason Feifer
In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and author of "Build for Tomorrow," to discuss why you should embrace change and seize new opportunities, how you can adapt and innovate in your business, and how to future-proof your career as an entrepreneur.
1/31/2024 • 40 minutes, 7 seconds
How to Build and Scale Your E-Commerce Brand with Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com
In this episode of B2B Breakthrough Podcast, host Sharon Gai is joined by Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com, to discuss how to build a successful e-commerce brand, the key strategies you can apply to achieve growth, scale, and profitability, and how you can transform your business.
1/19/2024 • 34 minutes, 26 seconds
S2E3 - Managing Supplier Relationships and Communications
Perhaps there's no more important aspect of sourcing than communication with your suppliers. Good or even great communication can not only lead to great opportunities but also increase the efficiency of your sourcing process. On this...
9/16/2022 • 1 day, 17 hours, 41 minutes
S2E2: Building Teams That Thrive in Ecommerce
The new world of post-pandemic work offers businesses all sorts of options to expand and grow. On this episode, host Mike Jackness speaks with , Serial Entrepreneur. They discuss: - 8:55 Values and skills of great employees.- 17:39 How...
9/8/2022 • 1 day, 14 hours, 5 minutes
S2E1: Removing Friction From the Buying Cycle and Supply Chain
The pandemic accelerated changes that were already happening across buying channels and supply chains. More and more buyers are expecting a seamless experience when dealing with suppliers and, increasingly, companies are taking a customer-centric...
8/23/2022 • 1 day, 16 hours, 4 minutes
Welcome to the Alibaba.com Ecommerce Academy Podcast
You are listening to the Alibaba.com Ecommerce Academy podcast. The official podcast from the team at Alibaba.com. Each week on the show, we bring you conversations with industry leading experts who are using Alibaba.com to build and scale their...
8/22/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes
Coordinating Complex Orders With International Suppliers
The global supply chain model has increased the affordability and accessibility of products manufactured all over the world. Sourcing products in this environment has become a much more complex task than before, and having a handle on the logistics of...
3/23/2022 • 1 day, 13 hours, 13 minutes
Adapting Sourcing to Technology Trends
To attract repeat customers, businesses should source their products according to changing trends. Tom Samiljan, Editor in Chief of Dealerscope, joined host Mike Jackness, President and CEO of Terran.com, on Alibaba.com Sourcing Insights. They...
3/16/2022 • 1 day, 19 hours, 45 minutes
Smart Digital Scaling in Sourcing
It’s one thing to get a sourcing business up and running. It’s another thing entirely to optimize and scale your business across multiple markets and suppliers. , Founder and CEO of . comes from a data analytics, supply chain, and venture...
3/9/2022 • 1 day, 7 hours, 34 minutes
7 Factors to Consider When Sourcing Digitally
For every brand that seems to be doing everything right, there are companies behind it, coaching it through every step of the process to get to those best practices. Adam Weiler is the founder of one of those companies, performance-based...
3/4/2022 • 1 day, 11 hours, 18 minutes
Wholesale Retailing Fundamentals
While there are more opportunities than ever to grow in ecommerce, there’s also a lot of ways to miss the mark when trying to reach new customers. , Co-Founder and VP of Operations at , is passionate about connecting retailers and...
2/16/2022 • 1 day, 13 hours, 46 minutes
Getting Started in Sourcing Products
Strong product differentiation could be the difference between a hot seller bringing in millions or a dud that just sits on the shelf. , the owner of OFR Brands, has over a decade of experience in sourcing successful products. In this debut episode of...
