The CEO Brain at 3am
Wed Feb 04 2026
What Do CEOs of eCommerce Brands Really Think About?
Everyone talks about growth tactics.Very few talk about the mental load of actually running the business.
In this episode, Adam Pearce sits down with Luke Bream, CEO of Valentte, for an honest conversation about what really occupies the mind of an eCommerce CEO — beyond dashboards, Slack pings, and LinkedIn optimism.
This isn’t about hacks.It’s about leadership, pressure, decision-making, and the quiet stuff nobody posts about.
They cover:
– What keeps eCom CEOs awake at night– The shift from founder mode to CEO mode– Decision fatigue and prioritisation– Growth vs stability (and when to choose each)– Leading teams without micromanaging– Why more data doesn’t always equal better decisions– The realities of responsibility, pressure, and long-term thinking
If you’re running a brand, or want to one day, this episode hits differently.
About the Guest
Luke Bream is CEO of Valentte, a premium home fragrance and lifestyle brand built on craftsmanship, calm, and long-term brand thinking. Luke focuses on sustainable growth, leadership clarity, and building a business that lasts.
About the Host
Adam Pearce, Co-founder of Blend Commerce and eCom Collab Club®, helps brands grow without losing their minds, margins, or momentum.
Links
Valentte → https://www.valentte.comLuke Bream on LinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-breamAdam Pearce on LinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shopifyexpertadampearceBlend Commerce → https://blendcommerce.com
#ecommerce #leadership #ceomindset #founders #dtc #ecomcollabclub
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What Do CEOs of eCommerce Brands Really Think About? Everyone talks about growth tactics.Very few talk about the mental load of actually running the business. In this episode, Adam Pearce sits down with Luke Bream, CEO of Valentte, for an honest conversation about what really occupies the mind of an eCommerce CEO — beyond dashboards, Slack pings, and LinkedIn optimism. This isn’t about hacks.It’s about leadership, pressure, decision-making, and the quiet stuff nobody posts about. They cover: – What keeps eCom CEOs awake at night– The shift from founder mode to CEO mode– Decision fatigue and prioritisation– Growth vs stability (and when to choose each)– Leading teams without micromanaging– Why more data doesn’t always equal better decisions– The realities of responsibility, pressure, and long-term thinking If you’re running a brand, or want to one day, this episode hits differently. About the Guest Luke Bream is CEO of Valentte, a premium home fragrance and lifestyle brand built on craftsmanship, calm, and long-term brand thinking. Luke focuses on sustainable growth, leadership clarity, and building a business that lasts. About the Host Adam Pearce, Co-founder of Blend Commerce and eCom Collab Club®, helps brands grow without losing their minds, margins, or momentum. Links Valentte → https://www.valentte.comLuke Bream on LinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-breamAdam Pearce on LinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/in/shopifyexpertadampearceBlend Commerce → https://blendcommerce.com #ecommerce #leadership #ceomindset #founders #dtc #ecomcollabclub