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1. [LISTEN] Build or Buy: Is It Cheaper to Vibe Code with AI or Use SaaS?
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With the hype of building your own apps using AI, The Ecommerce Finance Podcast explores the cost considerations of custom software versus SaaS:
- The Hidden Maintenance Costs of Custom Software
- What Is the Builder Conundrum and Why It Matters
- When Building Your Own Software Actually Makes Sense
- The Build vs. Buy Decision Framework
- Why AI-Native Vendors Are the Next Generation of Software
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The Operators Podcast debates two challenging channels
- Retail stores can deliver strong margins, but demand operational excellence and long-term lease commitments.
- Wholesale scales faster but requires disciplined inventory planning and ongoing relationship work.
- Choose channels matching your product economics; expansion should prioritize profitability, not prestige.
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3. [LISTEN] 5 Amazon Changes You Need to Know |
- 10% reciprocal tariffs may expire on July 24, 2026, though Section 301 tariffs could follow.
- Prime Day spending was strong, but shoppers focused on bigger discounts and practical purchases.
- CPSC certificate filing becomes mandatory electronically for toys and other regulated imports.
- Amazon is removing credit card payments for ads for large sellers.
- Amazon has started advertising on ChatGPT while still limiting ChatGPT’s access to its data.
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In Other News |
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[READ] Just how K-shaped is the U.S. economy? |
- The top 10% spend nearly as much, excluding essentials, as bottom 70% combined
- The top 10% account for 23% of total consumption
- 63% of spending by the bottom 10% is for energy goods (including gas), groceries, housing and healthcare, versus 31% for the top 10%.
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