The Upside Podcast
eCommerce Growth Insights - Check out The Upside podcast, where we explore eCommerce strategies, Amazon optimisation, and growth tactics with industry leaders. Watch the trailer on YouTube and dive into episodes packed with actionable insights for any stage of your online business.
FROM BACKPACKS TO TESCO: THE SUPERFOODIO STORY
From a backpacking trip in South America to shelves at Tesco and Co-op, this episode follows the making of Superfoodio and the pivots that shaped its growth. It’s a founder story about instinct, resilience, and building a food brand that people actually want to come back to.
GOOGLE TRAFFIC CRASH? HOW AI SEARCH IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR E-COMMERCE
Google has changed the rules of search, and e-commerce brands are already feeling it. This episode looks at what AI search means for traffic, visibility, and why SEO now has to work differently.
Trump ends the $800 De Minimis Exemption
A sharp look at the end of the US de minimis exemption and what it means for UK and EU brands shipping to America. This episode breaks down the cost, compliance, and fulfilment changes sellers need to think about now.
The B2B Game-Changers You Need to Know About
A clear look at how B2B marketplaces like Faire and Ankorstore are changing wholesale for independent brands. This episode explores why more businesses are using these platforms to simplify orders, reach more retailers, and grow beyond traditional wholesale models.
Amazon are changing the policy on feedback
A look at Amazon’s star-only seller feedback update and why it matters for brand owners and FBA sellers. The episode explores what happens when ratings lose context, and why seller reputation can take a hit even when the issue sits with Amazon.
How We’re Building a Global E-Commerce Team
A more personal episode on global growth, remote teams, and the value of meeting people face to face. From South Africa reflections to practical lessons on international expansion, this one is as much about people and culture as it is about business.
Retail Arbitrage Reality Check: Beyond the Get-Rich-Quick Hype
A grounded look at Amazon retail arbitrage and why quick flips are not the same as building a real business. This episode explores the gap between short-term reselling wins and long-term brand value.
What’s a good profit margin on Amazon?
A practical look at Amazon profit margins, from gross vs net margin to fees, COGS, advertising, and overheads. The episode explores what sellers need to track to build healthier, more sustainable margins.
The Truth About TikTok Shop
A practical look at whether TikTok is better at driving direct sales or building brand awareness. The episode explores TikTok Shop, viral reach, and how brands can use the platform more strategically in a crowded market.
HUGE DEBATE: Is Amazon’s new low inventory fee fair?
A closer look at Amazon’s low-inventory-level fee and what it means for sellers trying to balance stock, costs, and growth. The episode explores whether the policy improves inventory health or simply adds more pressure on smaller businesses.
Scottish Enterprise on Maximising Sales Through Digital Innovation
A practical conversation on digital trade, social commerce, and AI, with a look at how Scottish businesses can use new technologies and marketplaces to grow internationally. The episode also explores productivity, data, and the digital strategies helping businesses stay competitive.
The non-stop life of an Agency Founder
A fast-moving look at June across AI, ecommerce, and founder life, from Scottish business support and DigiExpo West to Cannes Lions and Prime Day preparation. The episode explores how quickly the landscape is shifting and what that means for businesses heading into a busy summer.
The Formula to Finding the RIGHT Suppliers
A practical look at how to find reliable suppliers for an Amazon business, from Alibaba and Global Sources to the Canton Fair. The episode explores factory visits, sample checks, and the supplier vetting steps that can help avoid expensive mistakes.
You’re looking at ACOS the wrong way
A practical breakdown of Amazon ACOS vs TACOS and why the difference matters for seller strategy. The episode explores when ACOS should be used tactically, why TACOS gives a broader view of performance, and how both metrics shape growth decisions
Prime Day Predictions: How to get ahead of your competitors
A practical look at how Amazon Prime Day timing can shape sales performance, organic rankings, and seller strategy. The episode explores why preparation matters, how announcement timing affects buying behaviour, and what sellers should do to be ready.
Runda Shaher: The Hidden Potential of Amazon Canada
A closer look at Amazon’s FBA capacity limits and what they could mean for sellers ahead of Prime Day. The episode also explores the wider impact on inventory planning, margins, and Amazon Haul.
Amazon just slashed FBA capacity for US sellers
Ali and Zamir unpack Amazon’s FBA capacity limits and what they could mean for sellers heading into Prime Day. They also explore the wider ripple effects on inventory planning, margins, and Amazon Haul.
“Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity!” - behind the scenes with a marketplace specialist
Ali, Zamir, Leon, and James share their different paths into e-commerce and what hands-on experience has taught them about growth. The conversation also turns to Amazon Prime Day, with practical insight on inventory planning, promotions, and getting ready for peak sales.
The Era of "YQ": Why Amazon is Questioning Everything
Ali and Zamir unpack the biggest ideas from Andy Jassy’s annual shareholder letter, from Amazon’s push toward sub-two-hour delivery to its growing ambitions in AI. They explore how customer obsession, long-term thinking, and a culture of constant reinvention are shaping what Amazon could look like in 2025 and beyond.
Founders' Freedom: Ali & Zamir on Living Life By Design
Ali and Zamir reflect on the reality of entrepreneurship, where freedom often comes with longer hours, bigger risks, and a very different kind of reward. They share how building successful businesses has given them the flexibility to live and work on their own terms, and why that path is not for everyone, but can completely change your life.

