Brian Schechter is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup advisor with expertise in e-commerce, communications, and marketing. He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in communications and started his career as a Principal Consultant at BounceX, where he helped companies develop and implement marketing strategies to grow their customer base. Brian's passion for entrepreneurship led him to found HiveFive.ai, a platform that leverages AI to help businesses increase engagement and optimize their marketing efforts. Currently, Brian is on a mission to help e-commerce entrepreneurs succeed at SelfMade, where he leads a team of experts to help businesses grow through social media advertising and marketing. He hosts SelfMade Stories, a podcast dedicated to helping founders and experts share their experiences and provide actionable tips for building successful e-commerce businesses. Brian's exceptional skills in leadership, marketing, and entrepreneurship have led him to advise some of the most successful startups in the industry, including Dia&Co, Breather, Rhino, and Mic. ---