Discover the value-packed E-Commerce Coffee Break newsletter in this milestone 400th episode!

Host Claus Lauter shares how his twice-weekly newsletter helps busy online sellers stay informed in just 3-5 minutes of reading time.

The newsletter includes curated e-commerce news, podcast episode highlights, and educational tips to improve your online business.

Sign up for free at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What makes this newsletter unique: Curated from 50+ sources in 3–5 mins.
• How the newsletter is structured: News, podcast picks, education.
• Why twice-weekly works: Frequent, not overwhelming.
• What value it provides: Time-saving insights for busy sellers.
• How it complements the podcast: Direct links to episodes.
• What premium subscribers get.
• How the community helps: Connect with fellow merchants.
• What the readership looks like: 8,100+ and growing.
• Why feedback matters: Claus replies to every email.

Links & Resources

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Website: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecommerce-coffee-break-podcast/
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecomcoffeebreak
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercecoffeebreak/

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In this episode, we dive into the impact of tariffs on e-commerce brands.

Olivier Grinda, Chief Operating Officer at Clearco, shares insights on how these extra costs can hurt profit margins and offers practical strategies for handling the situation. He explains what tariffs are, how they affect brand profits, and why waiting for market conditions to stabilize might be riskier than taking immediate action.

Olivier provides valuable advice on financing options that can help businesses weather these challenging times.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How tariffs cut into your e-commerce profits.
• Why grasping protectionism’s past is key to judging tariffs.
• How passing costs to customers can hurt demand and loyalty.
• How to share tariff costs with manufacturers.
• Why shifting production to Vietnam or Cambodia is so hard.
• How new shipyard taxes on Chinese vessels will disrupt shipping.
• What dangers come from “waiting and seeing” during trade shifts.
• How Clearco’s revenue financing can stabilize your cash flow.
• Why underwriters use margins, reserves, and trends to set rates.
• What it means to be “mindfully aggressive” in a tariff crisis.
  
  

Links & Resources

Website: https://clear.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getclearco/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/getclearco
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getclearco

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This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics

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Enjoying this episode? Here are a few ways to grow your business: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/level-up/

Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! It's FREE. 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/

Top Tools, Apps, and Services used by leading Ecommerce Brands: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/quiz-results/

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Discover how to navigate e-commerce outsourcing to streamline operations and scale your business.

Siva Balakrishnan, founder and CEO of Vserve with over 20 years of e-commerce outsourcing experience in the US market, shares strategies for brands at different growth stages.

Learn how the right partner can help optimize supply chain management, expand to multichannel selling, and improve profitability while navigating today's complex omnichannel marketplace.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to boost EBITDA and ad returns as your brand grows.
• What smart outsourcing looks like at each business stage.
• How to build a strong supply chain with tech and people.
• What shifts when moving from single-channel to omnichannel.
• Why knowing marketplace quirks fuels multichannel growth.
• How to stay clear and open when working with outsourcers.
• What makes a mid-market ecom brand ideal for outsourcing.
• How to pick between retainer and project pricing.
• What steps to take to start outsourcing with lasting results.

Links & Resources

Website: https://vservesolution.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vservesolution/posts/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siva-balakrishnan-38216b1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vservesolution1

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR
This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics

MORE RESOURCES

Enjoying this episode? Here are a few ways to grow your business: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/level-up/

Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! It's FREE. 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/

Top Tools, Apps, and Services used by leading Ecommerce Brands: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/quiz-results/

Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422

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