In this final episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Bryan MacDonald (Director of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) sit down together one last time to say goodbye.

After almost two years of recording, debating, and laughing the guys talk candidly about the decision to end the pod. They get real about the time, money, and energy it takes to produce a show at this level, how it started to compete with their businesses and personal lives, and why it felt like the right moment to step away.

There’s a lot of reflection in this episode. The fun moments. The unexpected lessons. The friendships that came out of doing this week after week.

This isn’t a dramatic goodbye. It’s an honest one. A conversation about seasons, priorities, and knowing when to close a chapter, even when it’s been a good one.

Thank you for being part of the ASOM Pod. This is the final send, and it meant a lot.

And this isn’t the last time you’ll see us. We’re still very much a part of Commerce Roundtable. We’ll see you in Austin & San Diego!
Get your tickets at www.commerceroundtable.com

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Big shoutout to our sponsor who has supported us along the way and made this pod possible!

Omnisend — With 125,000+ eCommerce merchants, Omnisend is the all-in-one email & SMS marketing platform built to deliver seamless, personalized experiences via email and sms with ease. Learn more at https://www.omnisend.com/

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00:00 Teaser Trailer

01:30 Introducing the Hosts One Last Time

04:00 Reflecting on the Journey and Challenges

06:15 The Realities of Podcasting

13:16 Lessons Learned and Future Insights

15:04 The Financial and Time Costs of Podcasting

15:42 The Importance of Niche and Audience

18:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections

19:56 Difficult Decisions and Different Paths

22:02 Reflecting on Personal and Professional Growth

23:06 Acknowledging Contributions and Changes

25:14 Final Thoughts and Farewells

27:53 Gratitude and Future Endeavors

31:59 Closing Remarks and Memories

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In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox) and Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella) go straight at one of the most uncomfortable questions in eCommerce:

Should SaaS companies and agencies really be taking a percentage of your revenue?

This conversation gets opinionated fast. Here’s what they dig into:

• Why percentage-based SaaS pricing feels great early and painful later
• Whether agencies should earn upside or stick to flat fees
• When “we grow when you grow” turns into misaligned incentives
• The hidden costs of SaaS taking a cut without taking any downside
• Why cancel threats, discounts, and churn games are becoming normalized
• How brands should actually think about value, pricing, and long-term sustainability
  

If you’ve ever looked at your SaaS stack or agency invoices and thought “this doesn’t feel right anymore”, this episode puts words to that feeling.

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Big shoutout to our sponsor who makes this podcast possible!

Omnisend — With 125,000+ eCommerce merchants, Omnisend is the all-in-one email & SMS marketing platform built to deliver seamless, personalized experiences via email and sms with ease. Learn more at https://www.omnisend.com/

Subscribe at https://asompod.com

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00:00 Teaser Trailer

03:15 Debate on Agency Pricing Models

16:32 Discussion on SaaS Platforms and Pricing

32:17 A True Story from the SaaS World

32:43 Debating Gross Margins in SaaS

33:12 The Cost of Processing and Technology

34:36 The Reality of SaaS Market

35:26 Examples from the Reviews and Loyalty World

36:24 Challenges in SaaS Implementation

37:39 Pricing, Positioning, and Product

47:47 The SaaS Subscription Hack

54:06 The Financial Reality of SaaS Companies

01:00:32 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks

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In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Bryan MacDonald (Director of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) crack open the real recap of 2025 and get painfully honest about how they’re leveling up for 2026.

This one’s not polished. It’s wins, misses, hard lessons, and the kind of goals you only set after getting absolutely humbled by running real businesses in real markets.

Here’s what they dig into:

• Setting aggressive but actually achievable revenue and EBITDA targets (no delusion, just focus)
• Building stable teams and strong leadership without slowing momentum
• Moving toward sales-led organizations and using AI as a real service, not just a buzzword for decks
• Launching and scaling new businesses with $1M+ ARR potential
• Prioritizing health, family, and delegation without blowing up growth

They also get candid about why business success is wildly unpredictable, why delegation stops being optional as you scale, and why protecting family time eventually becomes a strategic decision, not just a personal one.

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Big shoutout to our sponsor who makes this podcast possible!

Omnisend — With 125,000+ eCommerce merchants, Omnisend is the all-in-one email & SMS marketing platform built to deliver seamless, personalized experiences via email and sms with ease. Learn more at https://www.omnisend.com/

Subscribe at https://asompod.com

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00:00 Teaser Trailer

04:08 Reflecting on Last Year's Goals

05:05 Bryan's Business and Personal Goals

27:06 John's Business and Personal Goals

39:46 The Unpredictable Nature of Business Success

40:49 John's Steady Leadership

41:18 Amer's Business Goals for the Year

41:39 Building a Sales-Led Organization

45:11 Personal Goals and Reflections

49:16 Goals for 2026

59:39 Jimmy's Reflections and Future Plans

01:09:11 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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Contact us at hello@asompod.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!

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