The Andrew Faris Podcast

MORE STAFFING Recruit, onboard, and train incredible virtual professionals in the Philippines with my friends at More Staffing by visiting ⁠https://morestaffing.co/af [⁠https://morestaffing.co/af]⁠. WORKSPACE6 Workspace6 is a private community for 7, 8 & 9 figure+ eCommerce operators and executives. Join for just $1 for your first month and no annual commitments at https://workspace6.io [https://workspace6.io]. // Entrepreneurs are often warned about burnout, but in the eCommerce world, overwork rarely looks like the stereotype of a stressed employee with a pushy boss. For founders and high-performing executives, the challenge is often the opposite: the work is so enjoyable, so mentally stimulating, that stepping away feels harder than leaning in. In this episode, we dig into why that “fun” is exactly what can threaten your long-term joy — and how to resist the constant pull of your own company. You’ll hear a candid conversation on balancing ambition with rest, the science behind true mental recovery, and how to avoid using business as a constant source of stimulation. We also explore the founder’s biggest question: when you’ve built something extraordinary and life-changing wealth is within reach, why not sell now? This conversation will give you both the mindset shifts and the strategic lens to think clearly about scaling, exits, and what you’re really optimizing for in your career. If you want to build a company that not only scales but sustains your life’s joy, this is a must-listen. // CHAPTER TITLES: 00:01:50 - Does Mike Actually Take Vacations? 00:04:55 - Short Term vs. Long Term Joy 00:10:16 - Preparing Your Soul For Extreme Wealth 00:21:47 - When Does Contentment Become Your Joy 00:27:17 - Analogy About The Resource of Money 00:38:12 - Intentionality With Human Connections 01:01:00 - Purpose of Luxury & Comfort As A Entrepreneur 00:01:07 - Wealth As A Mindset // SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS! // ADMISSION Get the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast [https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠] ⁠ [https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠]// FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠ [https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠] Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.com Work with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]

MOVE SUPPLY CHAIN Pay less for COGS, get shorter lead times, and improve payment terms in your supply chain with help from Move Supply Chain at https://⁠movesupplychain.com [https://⁠movesupplychain.com]⁠. // What if your next supply chain decision could unlock 5–10 more points of margin—without sacrificing quality?In this episode, Andrew brings back Laura Guevara of Move Supply Chain to do a deep dive on exactly how they built a high-margin, custom-manufactured product (solid cologne) from scratch—with global sourcing, minimal MOQs, and airtight logistics. You’ll hear how Laura’s team: – Sourced over 80+ manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. – Landed beautiful, custom walnut & aluminum packaging at ~$5 per unit – Navigated tariff risk, lead times, and sampling strategy – Used Filipino talent for affordable, world-class execution – Identified future margin unlocks, including raw material sourcing and toll manufacturing If you’re scaling an eCommerce business, supply chain optimization isn’t optional. It’s your competitive advantage. This episode is a masterclass in how to build smart from day one—and where to look for your next big efficiency win. // CHAPTER TITLES: 00:02:21 - Introducing Resolute 00:07:19 - Sales Funnel Process For Manufacturing 00:13:04 - Resolute Unit Economics Calculator 00:29:47 - Complications In Production 00:33:30 - Lara Discusses Various Supply Chain Locations 00:41:25 - Sourcing Raw Materials For Packaging & Product // SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS! // ADMISSION Get the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast [⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast]⁠ // FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠ [https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠] Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.com Work with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]

INTELLIGEMS Intelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl [https://bit.ly/42DcmFl]. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20. WORKSPACE6 Workspace6 is a private community for 7, 8 & 9 figure+ eCommerce operators and executives. Join for just $1 for your first month and no annual commitments at https://workspace6.io [https://workspace6.io]. // This episode breaks down how one client 10Xed their Meta ad spend — not through hacks or holiday sales, but by finding a high-converting offer, reframing their message, and matching it to the right creative and bid strategy. You’ll learn: - How the right framing can outperform the exact same offer. - Why price elasticity is about category thresholds — not discounts. - How manual bidding helped safely scale spend 10X without overspending. - What to consider when ordering inventory after a spike in demand. - How “explore” and “expand” thinking creates durable, scalable funnels. - The compounding role of brand positioning, product development, and testing discipline. If you’re responsible for scaling revenue and ROAS inside an eCommerce brand, this episode offers a tactical, realistic framework for how to unlock the next level of growth — and how not to blow it when it shows up. // CHAPTER TITLES: 00:01:02:23 - Andrew Discusses Clients Broken Ad Account 00:05:29 - Importance of Price & Offering Testing 00:10:15 - Why You Should Think More About Shipping 00:12:44 - How You Should Market Your Products 00:16:37 - What Core Problems Does Your Product Solve? 00:23:19 - Creative Angle Campaigns 00:37:23 - Inventory Control & Ordering // SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS! // ADMISSION Get the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠ [https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠] // FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠ [https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠] Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.com Work with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]

MOVE SUPPLY CHAIN Pay less for COGS, get shorter lead times, and improve payment terms in your supply chain with help from Move Supply Chain at https://⁠movesupplychain.com [https://⁠movesupplychain.com]⁠. INTELLIGEMS Intelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl [https://bit.ly/42DcmFl]. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20. // In this episode, Andrew Faris pulls back the curtain on his newest venture—Resolute, a solid cologne brand built from the ground up with profitability in mind. If you're a founder, operator, or investor in the DTC space, this is a rare chance to watch a brand go from zero to launch—with full transparency. You'll learn: - Why Andrew chose solid cologne as a category (and why margin is greater than everything) - How he’s thinking about pricing, supply chain, and product positioning - What makes the economics work (or not) in high-margin DTC businesses - A step-by-step walkthrough of COGS, packaging costs, and breakeven ROAS - How Move Supply Chain helped source 60+ vendors to build efficiently - What questions remain about LTV, price testing, and product-market fit Whether you're building your next brand or refining your current economics, this episode delivers a masterclass in strategic thinking and cash-efficient DTC execution. Subscribe to follow the full journey of Resolute as it unfolds. // CHAPTER TITLES: 00:00:47 - What Is Resolute? (My New Brand) 00:02:50 - Solid Cologne Preview 00:07:06 - The Components of a Good E-Commerce Product 00:14:28 - Importance of the Sample Packs 0021:32 - Creating Repeat Customers 00:23:22 - Unit Economic Calculator 00:35:29 - P&L Predictions // SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS! // ADMISSION Get the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: ⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠ [⁠https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast⁠] // FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠ [https://x.com/andrewjfaris ⁠] Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.com Work with Andrew: ⁠https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ajfgrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]

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