If You’re Not Consuming These 5 Podcasts, You’re Falling Behind as a DTC Operator
Let’s be honest, DTC ecommerce is not for the faint of heart.
Between shrinking margins, rising CAC, and channel fatigue, staying ahead as a DTC operator in 2025 means doing more than testing headlines and tweaking retention flows. It means thinking strategically, listening relentlessly, and borrowing brilliance from the operators who are in the trenches right now.
That’s why we pulled together 5 podcasts every DTC operator should be consuming.
🎙 1. Operators Podcast
Candid conversations with DTC operators—from ops leads to supply chain pros on scaling, solving, and surviving brand growth.
This is the “no-BS” podcast for DTC execution nerds. From inventory wars to 3PL horror stories, you’ll hear what’s actually happening behind the scenes at scaling brands. If you want real talk from those living the operations chaos, this is where to start.
🎙 2. Future Commerce
Deep dives on retail, DTC brand impact, and commerce trends.
Not just another trend recap. Future Commerce is the thinking DTC leader’s podcast. They’re not just asking what’s changing in commerce, they’re asking why it matters. Expect sharp takes on brand identity, tech stack evolution, and the cultural undercurrents shaping consumer behaviour.
🎙 3. Chew On This Podcast
Fast, fresh takes on DTC challenges, trends, and playbooks.
Bite-sized and highly tactical, this show delivers actionable DTC insights in a casual, entertaining format. Ideal for operators on the go who still want value-packed content.
🎙 4. The Boring Ecom Podcast
Smart, no-fluff ecommerce convos from Rivo’s growth minds.
Don’t let the name fool you. This podcast is anything but boring. It’s filled with straightforward, useful conversations about ecommerce growth, tools, and operator-level decision-making.
🎙 5. Modern Retail Podcast
Interviews with DTC brands and execs bridging ecommerce + in-store.
From Shopify darlings to retail juggernauts, this one digs into the strategy of building DTC brands that win in both digital and physical spaces. If you’re navigating wholesale, pop-ups, or just trying to understand how digital brands grow IRL, add this to your rotation.
