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Listen "Ep16 This Week in Ecommerce: Should Ecommerce Brands have an Advisory Board & Jim's Franchise Growth"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to This Week in Ecommerce, your go-to podcast for the latest news and insights in the online retail world.
🔥 Tune in for the latest buzz in the online retail world as our Directors, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy, share their insights on the recent happenings.
1. OpenAI's Board Governance Drama: Mal and Paul dive into the recent happenings at OpenAI, where CEO Sam Altman was ousted and then reinstated which led to the discussions on the role of board governance.They explore the pros and cons of having a board, especially for online retailers, and the importance of diverse perspectives.
2. Crypto Hype and Binance Fiasco: They talk about the declining enthusiasm around cryptocurrency trading, highlighting Binance's $4 billion fine and the resignation of its CEO due to money laundering charges.
3. Jim's Franchise Growth: Shifting gears, the hosts discuss the impressive growth of Jim's Group, starting from Jim's Mowing to branching out into various services including Jim's Cleaning, Jim's Plumbing, Jim's Electrical, Jim's TV installation and now Jim's Beauty and if the expansion into beauty services might be stretching the brand too thin.
Tune in to gain valuable insights, stay informed, and engage with the evolving landscape of ecommerce!
🔥 Tune in for the latest buzz in the online retail world as our Directors, Mal Chia and Paul Waddy, share their insights on the recent happenings.
1. OpenAI's Board Governance Drama: Mal and Paul dive into the recent happenings at OpenAI, where CEO Sam Altman was ousted and then reinstated which led to the discussions on the role of board governance.They explore the pros and cons of having a board, especially for online retailers, and the importance of diverse perspectives.
2. Crypto Hype and Binance Fiasco: They talk about the declining enthusiasm around cryptocurrency trading, highlighting Binance's $4 billion fine and the resignation of its CEO due to money laundering charges.
3. Jim's Franchise Growth: Shifting gears, the hosts discuss the impressive growth of Jim's Group, starting from Jim's Mowing to branching out into various services including Jim's Cleaning, Jim's Plumbing, Jim's Electrical, Jim's TV installation and now Jim's Beauty and if the expansion into beauty services might be stretching the brand too thin.
Tune in to gain valuable insights, stay informed, and engage with the evolving landscape of ecommerce!
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