Two friends and former agency executives getting real, and talking about life, leadership, and family with business leaders and eCommerce industry visionaries, delivering a rare and raw look at the realities of delivering with excellence. Whether in life, or the office.
Tea with Rich. Getting Real.
Claim This Podcastby Thomas Obrey
4.6(9 reviews)
30 episodes
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Two friends and former agency executives getting real, and talking about life, leadership, and family with business leaders and eCommerce industry visionaries, delivering a rare and raw look at the realities of delivering with excellence. Whether in life, or the office.
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Recent Episodes
December 31, 2025
Episode 25; Tea & Rich Shooting the Sh!t
<p>This is our final cast of the year, with just Rich and I hanging out and shooting the sh!t on a bevy or topics like why he shaved his beard, ideas for our next few guests, the lack of competition in the commerce platform space, and things we continue to see and mentor for, that we wish we didn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>For those that might not know us… the proper intro would be… In this engaging conversation, Thomas Obrey and Rich Lyons discuss personal transformations, the impact of masculinity on mental health, and the importance of self-care and personal growth. They reflect on their experiences with Movember (psst… Rich shaved his beard. See it here), fitness, and the challenges of navigating the business landscape. The discussion also delves into leadership, fear, and the significance of taking action without waiting for the perfect moment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 - Rich Shaved His Beard and Personal Reflections </p><p>08:19 - Men's Health and Masculinity Discussions</p><p>14:51 - Fitness Journey and Blood Work Insights</p><p>18:08 - Intermittent Fasting and Nutrition Choices</p><p>20:36 - Functional Health and Blood Testing</p><p>21:13 - Functional Patterns in Movement</p><p>32:05 - Commerce and Market Trends</p><p>38:43 - Agency and Brand Dynamics</p><p>43:11 - Reflections on post-COVID Commerce Stagnation </p><p>43:20 - The Role of Partners in Business</p><p>44:55 - Parenting and Family Dynamics</p><p>46:02 - Life Lessons from Children</p><p>48:06 - Setting Strategic Goals for 2026</p><p>52:49 - Facing Fears and Embracing Growth</p><p>56:42 - Leadership Insights for Aspiring Leaders</p><p>01:06 - Encouragement for Action and Self-Exploration</p><p><br></p><p>Peace. -t</p><p>... </p><p><br></p>
November 26, 2025
Episode 24; Getting Real with Dave Barr of CQL
<p>Well well. If this isn't an epic episode of Tea with Rich, featuring Dave Barr of CQL... this is the literal OG's of Commerce Agencies episode on all things old, new, and all of a sudden being the old guys. </p><p>In this engaging chat, Thomas Obrey, Rich Lyons, and Dave Barr start with an epic shooting the sh!t session, and then move into a real discussion on the evolving landscape of e-commerce, the challenges and insights of being a first-time CEO, and the impact of AI on the industry. </p><p>We reflect on our experiences, the transition of CQL (a former DWRE partner) towards Shopify Enterprise, and the importance of adapting to new technologies while maintaining a focus on client relationships. The discussion also touches on some key personal reflections, from each of us, and a potential future for the e-commerce sector.</p><p>The ToC:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction and Casual Banter</p><p>04:46 - Transitioning to CEO: Insights and Challenges</p><p>09:28 - CQL's Evolution Toward a Focus on Shopify</p><p>14:29 - Navigating E-commerce Transformations</p><p>19:14 - The Future of E-commerce and Brand Strategies</p><p>23:44 - Post-COVID Business Mentality</p><p>26:30 - Navigating Enterprise Complexity</p><p>29:04 - Shifting to a Shopify-Focused Agency</p><p>30:35 - Leadership Transition and Challenges</p><p>32:42 - The Private Equity Influence on Business</p><p>37:14 - Power in Partnerships, Strategic Acquisitions and Your Network</p><p>40:40 - And All of a Sudden Your the Old Guy</p><p>42:25 - AI and it's Influence in Agency's, Shopping and within Brands</p><p>49:54 - Golfing, Personal Growth and Balancing Work and Leisure</p><p>54:36 - Navigating my Sabbatical and Future Aspirations</p><p>01:00 - Industry Insights: E-commerce and AI Trends</p><p><br></p><p>Peace. -t... </p>
November 4, 2025
Episode 23; Getting Real with Michael Janiak of Pattern
<p>In this engaging conversation, Thomas Obrey, Michael Janiak, and Rich Lyons discuss their experiences in the e-commerce and design industry, touching on collaboration, competition, and the evolution of design practices. They share insights on starting an agency, the impact of AI on design, and the importance of relationships in navigating challenges. The discussion highlights the changing landscape of e-commerce and the necessity of adapting to new technologies and concepts to address client needs.There is a ton of anecdotal story telling in here too - like the first time Mike and Tea met, in a nightclub, a true Digital Jesus moment. We also talk about Third and Grove snapping up Elva. Co-oppetition (?). And this idea of Experience Orchestration. Rich also goes into detail about his decision to sell Lyons, the process, and what was going through his head the entire time, pre-during-and-post Exit.Of course we talk Metallica, the first project Michael (Pattern) and Tea (PixelMEDIA) collaborated on. And how that collaboration put Metallica ahead of the content, commerce and LLM game. There’s dozens of stories in, on and around the serious topics. Too. This is def worth a full listen. -t<strong>Chapters</strong>00:00 - Introduction and Personal Background02:56 - Collaboration with Competition within the Design Industry05:10 - Mike Reflects on his First Decade in the Agency Space 11:10 - Navigating the Early Days of Entrepreneurship14:32 - Building a Design-Driven Culture16:00 - Challenges of Bootstrapping a Business22:43 - Survivor Mentality in Business25:33 - Experience Design Opportunities in an AI World29:52 - Generative AI and Its Limitations from a ExD Perspective32:13 - AI as a the Ultimate Research Assistant and Pitch Partner37:23 - Navigating Industry Changes Post-COVID45:30 - Thoughts Around Entering the Third-era of eCommerce as a System48:20 - The Evolution of Product Pages and Everything being a Landing Page50:18 - The Idea of Real-time Experience and Intent Orchestration56:13 - The Race to LLMs - Content, Commerce, and Embracing Composable57:53 - Moving Toward Composable and Winning with Metallica01:01 - Hot Topic - Third and Grove Joins Forces with Elva01:04 - Do Acquisitions Creating Gaps or Opportunities in the Market01:07 - Rich Explains his Journey Through Growing, Selling, and Exiting 01:13 - The Struggles Behind Success That No One Talks About01:26 - Reflections on Life After a Successful Exit01:32 - Reflections on Success and Legacy</p><p><br></p><p>Peace. -t</p><p>... </p>
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