E167: The Truth About E-Commerce Success: Margins, Mistakes, and Mindset with Kevin Traynor of eComm Live

2025-11-13

Kevin Traynor is the founder of eComm Live, Ireland’s largest e-commerce conference, and the creator of 353, a premium Irish streetwear brand rooted in culture, community, and sustainability. Kevin shares his journey from business failure to building one of the most respected e-commerce networks in Ireland and the UK.He shares open insights on margins, profitability, scaling challenges, and why community is the foundation of every successful brand. He also reveals how 353 was born, an Irish brand with global ambition, built on purpose, st...

Kevin Traynor is the founder of eComm Live, Ireland’s largest e-commerce conference, and the creator of 353, a premium Irish streetwear brand rooted in culture, community, and sustainability.

Kevin shares his journey from business failure to building one of the most respected e-commerce networks in Ireland and the UK.

He shares open insights on margins, profitability, scaling challenges, and why community is the foundation of every successful brand. He also reveals how 353 was born, an Irish brand with global ambition, built on purpose, storytelling, and premium quality.

Real, practical insight for anyone running or growing an online business. From understanding the numbers that drive success to creating a loyal audience around your brand, Kevin’s experience and straight-talking advice make this essential listening for founders, digital marketers, and business leaders who want to build something that lasts.

Links from Episode

Kevin Traynor

LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kevtraynor

Club 353 (Clothing)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/353clo/

Website - https://threefivethree.com

Brands mentioned by Kevin:

Walk in Wardrobe - https://walkinwardrobeonline.com/

Sculpted by Amie - https://www.sculptedbyaimee.com/

Gym + Coffee - https://gympluscoffee.com/

Kukoon Rugs - https://www.kukoonrugs.com/

Platforms to help with e-commerce: