EP81: Goodbye
Thu Jan 22 2026
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 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 _____ 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/ __ 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 ___ #asompod #businesspodcast #businessinsider #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #ecommercepodcast #ecommerce #ecommercebusiness #ecom #dtc #dtcpodcast #ecommercetips