We don’t have a crystal ball for 2026. But we have the next best thing ... 💰 Connor Rolain reveals the easiest way to make more money without “big” goals 🥳 Cody Plofker shares 10 ecommerce predictions for 2026 and his 2025 scorecard 📈 Top 5 headlines from consumer (DTC) news with links and executive summaries Plus, last call for a star-studded evening. Connor Rolain Head of Growth, HexClad The Easiest Way to Make More Money Most brands cram Q1 with big goals. Which is great. Just not at the...
4 days ago • 7 min read
Did you know people with the first name “Connor” are three times as likely to become DTC growth experts? Need proof? It’s math ... 😋 Connor Rolain wants you to increase AOV just like HexClad 📊 Connor MacDonald with lessons on tens of millions in spend 💰 Sean Frank gives you two multi-million dollar revenue levers Plus, the top five headlines in DTC. Connor Rolain Head of Growth, HexClad 30 Minutes To Raise Your AOV We had a conversation with the team at Aftersell by Rokt. In half an hour,...
11 days ago • 8 min read
Welcome to 2026. And the dreams that come with it. No matter how last year ended … Today’s newsletter is all about helping you set and demolish your goals. 🐶 Sean Frank shares how to build your foundation for winning 💵 Matthew Bertulli asks seven questions to grow your revenue 📊 Cody Plofker gives you his playbook for fixing payback period 🛍️ Derek Lauermann reveals what he’s snacking on this “Q5” Then, the five top headlines in consumer news + an invitation to join us for dinner. Sean Frank...
18 days ago • 9 min read
This will be our last email of 2025. You know what that means. Before the ball drops, we’ve got just enough time for the best-of-the-absolute-best … 10 newsletters you chose as our most valuable — by voting with your opens, clicks & replies. 1️⃣ Private Equity (PE) Revealed2️⃣ How to Reshape Your Year3️⃣ From $0 to $100M: 10 Steps4️⃣ Secrets to Run DTC Sweepstakes5️⃣ 10 Lessons on Hard Things6️⃣ More Product, More People, That’s It7️⃣ The State of DTC in 20258️⃣ Taking Your Holiday Work...
25 days ago • 7 min read
We haven’t clocked out for Christmas. 💰 Connor Rolain shows you how to monetize your checkout 📈 Abir Syed shares “six layers” to build a marketing budget 🔥 Mehtab Bhogal reveals the best online community in DTC Plus, the five biggest headlines in consumer news. Oh, and tomorrow … The replays + decks from last week’s Operators Assemble 2026 Planning Event arrive! Connor Rolain Head of Growth, HexClad You Don’t Need a New Channel The best operators don’t win by bolting on new channels. They win...
about 1 month ago • 9 min read
Whether you hold the title CEO, aspire to it, or just want to be a better leader … today’s newsletter is for you. Because truly great CEOs don’t have just one job. 🏆 Matthew Bertulli shares the 15 jobs every great CEO owns 😤 Sean Frank reveals the channel of 2026 + why it’ll break you 🍬 Derek Lauermann serves a 3-part gut check for next year Sean Frank CEO, Ridge THE CHANNEL FOR 2026 & Why It Can Break You Retail in 2026 is not dead. It is harder than DTC.It is more dangerous.Especially with...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
💰 Matt Bertulli offers you his 2026 planning playbook (free) 🎁 Derek Lauermann inspires with holiday gifts + campaigns 🖨️ Connor MacDonald shows how he prints incremental profit 🎯 Tyson Drake reveals a framework to dominate market share 🤑 Cody Plofker shares four positions he’s hiring for right now And, the top five headlines from this week in consumer (DTC) news — including Shopify’s latest release. Matthew Bertulli CEO, Lomi & Pela Case Are You Prepared for 2026? Last week, I spent two days...
about 1 month ago • 11 min read
It’s not the money you make. It’s the money you keep. Sound cliché? Of course. That doesn’t mean it isn’t true. 💰 Mehtab Bhogal shows you 10 ways to generate more profit 🤐 Cody Plofker reveals a “hidden opportunity” to lift margin 📺 Connor MacDonald shares how to scale your brand on TV 🏠 Sean Frank invites you to hang out with him in a mansion 📈 Top five headlines from this week in consumer (DTC) news But First After 75 responses from you wonderful people … My fancy Sheet randomizer formula...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
Black Friday broke all the records. At least, that’s what the headlines say. The question is … did they for you? Even more importantly, if they didn’t (1) are you alone, and (2) what can you do about it? That’s what today’s newsletter is all about. 📊 Sean Frank reveals the real numbers + what they mean 🏆 Mike Manheimer shares five ways to keep momentum 🤑 Connor Rolain on how to print more profit in your funnels Plus, this week’s top-5 headlines in consumer news with links and executive...
about 2 months ago • 9 min read