Andrew Youderian started Ecommercefuel in 2013 after Strets in Corporate Finance and online sales. The proven community consists of electronic trade owners whose businesses have an annual income of $ 1 million or more.
He says the electronic trade matured in 2025. “Brands that adapt,” he told me, “he will survive in the next five to seven years.”
I am a member of Emmercefuel. I recently talked to Andrew about his business, balance between work and private life and change. The whole sound of this conversation is inserted below. The transcript is modified for clarity and length.
Eric Bandholz: Give us an overview of what you do.
Andrew Youderian: I run a community called Ecommercefuel. We have about 1,000 online traders whose companies have an annual income of at least $ 1 million. Our hand activated revolves around live events and online notice boards. The community helps to answer electronic trade questions and offers fast and authoritative solutions.
I started my career in the field of finance, moved to start several electronic trading businesses, and over time I have built this community, which is now 12 years old.
Our growth was intentional. We had sponsorship and focused on the quality of people in the community and preferred to bring credible individuals with a high caliber. Only the owners are allowed and we allow the sales playground.
We have always maintained a clear focus. While some suggest creating Slack Channel, Facebook Group or using applications, we resisted these distractions. If you spread to thin, you will lose focus. Building requirements for critical mass community; It is difficult to regain the icon you lose.
The main value that people find in Ecommercefuel are tactical answers to specific problems. We try to provide practical, meaningful advice and raise relationships.
Bandholz: Is the community brand relatively more stable in today’s demanding electronic trading market?
Youderian: Yes, the goal we still face challenges. Sometimes, probably because of macroeconomic factors, such as rising costs, increased competition from overseas and compression margins. It is harder to succeed in electronic trading than a few years ago.
Looking forward, I see that smaller, sustainable brands are the ones that are doing. These brands may not grow as fast as in the past, but will be more durable. They will build, require more creativity and depend on authentic marketing and ethos of their founders. But in the long run, these brands will have more power and loyalty to customers.
Brands that adapt and do things differently will survive the next five to seven years. They only avoid large technological platforms and paid acquisitions, to create something valuable and independent center.
Bandholz: You arrest Sabbatical.
Youderian: My wife and I spent more time off for a year off with our three children, especially because our oldest is about to enter high school. We realized that our plans would turn more during aging, so this time we wanted to take meaningful travel and family connection.
We started them homeschooling and we have spent about seven months on this journey.
The working day tried to reduce my involvement for one day at the weekend. Turning this business drives to always be productive, was challenging. Sometimes I see the negative impacts that I will not be so dissolved – such as drops of traffic or lower income – and it is difficult to enter. But overall it was an incredible year of growth, personally and as a family.
Bandholz: What is the best way to build a company?
Youderian: Most entrepreneurs are aimed to build, end and relax, but often find that they are not satisfied with the fact that they do nothing. The key is to create a company you love and enjoy most of the time. While all companies have complex parts, finding one you are excited about, it allows long -term success and fulfilling life. The best result is to achieve balance where your business complements your personal life – health, relationships and faith.
The company can make SENS if you are ready for a new Challegen and have financial security. People are involved for growth and purposes. Life will always include fighting, so choose a meaningful that justifies efforts – where to run a business or face a challenge that will come after sale.
Bandholz: Where can people follow you?
Youderian: Emmercefuel.com. You can find me on LinkedIn and X.