Anchor Group Podcast

In this pre-release of our podcast, hosts Caleb and Michael discuss high-level topics pertaining to SuiteCommerce, BigCommerce, and NetSuite!

Explore NetSuite for wholesale distribution—order-to-cash, inventory, procurement, and accounting. Learn key workflows and automation tips in this episode.

In this episode, Michael from Anchor Group breaks down how to choose the right modern e-commerce platform to pair with your NetSuite ERP. Whether you're in B2C, D2C, or B2B, this guide covers the pros and cons of Shopify and BigCommerce, what each platform does best, and how to choose the right integration strategy for your business complexity.

Payment processing fees can be one of your largest software expenses—especially if you're doing over $20 million in revenue. In this episode, Michael sits down with Caleb Schmitz to break down payment solutions that work seamlessly with NetSuite, including some lesser-known options that could save you serious margin.

In this episode, Michael Mueller sits down with Robert Rand from iPass.com to announce an exciting new partnership: the BigCommerce NetSuite Accelerator Program. If you've been hesitant to modernize your e-commerce platform due to uncertainty around integrations, timelines, or costs—this program is designed to remove that analysis paralysis. We dive into how middleware platforms work, why they're critical for scaling businesses, and how Anchor Group and iPass.com are making BigCommerce + NetSuite migrations more transparent and predictable than ever.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Sam Galvin, Anchor Group’s e-commerce team lead, to talk about how B2B companies are modernizing their online operations, automating complex workflows, and preparing for the impact of AI heading into 2026. They explore what makes an implementation successful, how “boring” industries are finally catching the digital wave, and why the fundamentals still matter more than ever.

Michael breaks down the biggest highlights from Big Summit, including the major rebrand of BigCommerce to Commerce.com, the platform’s growing emphasis on B2B e-commerce, and the latest updates to Feedonomics designed to support small and mid-sized businesses. We also explore how Makeswift is becoming more accessible to BigCommerce users and why AI will continue to play a central role in the future of e-commerce. From product announcements to the overall excitement surrounding AI’s role in shaping the industry, this recap provides the most important insights and key takeaways from the conference.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Sam Galvin, Anchor Group’s e-commerce team lead, to talk about how B2B companies are modernizing their online operations, automating complex workflows, and preparing for the impact of AI heading into 2026. They explore what makes an implementation successful, how “boring” industries are finally catching the digital wave, and why the fundamentals still matter more than ever.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Jacob Terneus, CEO of Anchor Group, as he shares his unconventional journey from Eagle Scout and classics scholar to leading a thriving NetSuite consulting firm. Discover the leadership lessons learned through Boy Scouts, graduate school teaching, and building a consulting team from the ground up. In this episode, Jacob reveals key insights about effective communication in leadership, the importance of bringing the right stakeholders to NetSuite implementations, and practical tips for optimizing your NetSuite environment—including a free tool that can identify performance bottlenecks.

In this episode of the Anchor Group Podcast, Caleb Schmitz, Chief Revenue Officer at Anchor Group, shares his journey from a small-town Wisconsin engineer who couldn't schedule Outlook meetings to building a 50-person NetSuite consulting firm. This origin story covers resilience, work ethic, and the realities of consulting careers.

In this episode, Caleb and Michael break down how manufacturers can successfully implement NetSuite—from managing sales orders and fulfillment to choosing the right e-commerce platform. A must-listen for anyone exploring ERP solutions in the manufacturing space.

In this episode of the Anchor Group Podcast, Caleb interviews Tailor Hartman from Celerity Accounting to unpack the key differences between QuickBooks Online and NetSuite. They discuss when it’s time for businesses to move from basic bookkeeping tools to a full ERP, where each platform shines (or falls short), and how proper accounting systems can drive growth and reduce chaos.