Jun 26, 2025
In this episode, I had a powerful and insightful conversation with Eric Kasper, the founder of 1 Commerce. Eric isn’t just building another ecommerce platform—he’s building from the ground up based on hard-won experience, past failures, and deep empathy for the challenges founders face.
We discussed how losing everything gave him clarity, how he rebuilt
with intention, and how that journey became the foundation of a
platform that helps brands scale across channels with real
support.
What stood out to me most is Eric’s unique mix of humility and
depth. He’s not here to sell a system—he’s here to partner with
founders, guide them through complexity, and help them make smarter
decisions.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by Amazon, unsure about Walmart, or just trying to manage
profitability across retail and DTC, this episode is packed with
real talk, proven advice, and actionable strategies.
Here are some key moments from the episode:
* How Eric scaled from a garage to nearly $100M—and what broke it
all apart
* Why the way you build matters more than what you build
* The #1 mistake brands make when entering marketplaces (and how to avoid it)
* A real-world case study: going from a $10M Shopify store to 8 retailers and 60% growth
* How 1 Commerce blends software + strategy to help founders sleep better at night
Join me, Ramon Vela, as I listen to the episode and hear how one founder’s experience is now empowering hundreds of others. Whether you’re a DTC brand, B2B company, or omnichannel operator, there’s something in here for you.
For more on 1 Commercet, visit: https://1-commerce.com/story-of-a-brand
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1 Commerce: https://1-commerce.com/story-of-a-brand
Scaling a DTC brand becomes harder the bigger you grow, especially
when you’re limited to selling on just one channel. While
you’re focused on day-to-day ops, your competitors are unlocking
marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, and even retail shelf space—and
capturing customers you’re missing. That’s where 1-Commerce comes
in.
They help high-growth brands expand beyond their sites, handle
end-to-end fulfillment, and scale through a revenue-share model
that means they only win when you do.
As a Story of a Brand listener, you’ll get one month of free
storage and a strategy session with their CEO, Eric Kasper.
Visit the link above.