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Podcast: Future Commerce
Episode: The Live Commerce Window Is Open Now
Description: Armand Wilson, Chief Revenue Officer at Whatnot, joins Phillip and Brian to unpack why live shopping finally took hold in the West. Drawing from Whatnot’s recent 2026 State of Live Selling Report, we trace the platform's origin from a niche Funko Pop marketplace to an $8B GMV juggernaut after landing $225 million in Series F funding.
Main Street Went Live
Key Takeaways:
The barrier to entry for live selling is far lower than traditional eCommerce.
80% of Whatnot buyers return the following month, compared with approximately 30% in traditional eCommerce.
Live selling lets brands tell their story in...