Ecommerce Growth

Ecommerce Growth

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Ecommerce Growth episodes

  • Should Your Business Rely on Paid or Organic Traffic? A Case Study from BBQGrills.com w/ Ryan Maltbie

    Not too long ago, many thought that eCommerce was just a fad.

    But nowadays, eCommerce has clearly created significant opportunities for brands across different industries.

    Ryan Maltbie, Founder of Owner at BBQGrills[dot]com, an online retailer of high-quality Outdoor Kitchen Equipment, BBQ Grills, Heaters and Outdoor Patio products, has been ahead of the game for 12+ years, having launched his first eCommerce company when he was 18.

    In this episode, I sat down with Ryan to discuss his strategies for growing his current business from $0 to $2 million in one year.

    We also talked about:

    • Why he decided to spend $0 on PPC and what he’s investing money in instead.
    • Why he relies on organic traffic instead of paid social.
    • Which channels are most important to his brand.
    • How COVID-19 affected his industry and how he adapted.
    • How eCommerce has changed in the last five years, and eCommerce goals for 2021.
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      For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

      30 min
    • From Kickstarter to Shopify: Running a 7 Figure Apparel Company w/ Zach Goldstein

      What happens when you launch a successful Kickstarter and want to turn that campaign into a well known brand?

      Zach Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Public Rec, an athletic apparel company set out to make comfort that looks good, was asking himself the same question when thinking about making the jump from Kickstarter to shopify and becoming a full time business owner.

      We discussed:

      • Public Recs origin story on Kickstarter
      • As demand grew moving from Kickstarter to a Shopify store
      • How Zach used agencies to help scale his business
      • What it’s like to be an apparel entrepreneur
      • How email strategy played a key role early on for Public Rec
      • Their discounting policy and why it’s unique
      • For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

        21 min
      • Sell Like A Champion: Dr. Squatch’s Marketing Strategies for Higher Conversion Rates w/ Drew Cowan

        How do you make soap an irresistible product?

        It’s all in the schtick…and the strategy behind it.

        I sat down with Drew Cowan, Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Dr. Squatch, an eCommerce brand that sells high-quality organic and natural handmade soap for men, to talk about how Dr. Squatch grew an audience through thoughtful branding and by building a successful omni-channel marketing strategy.

        What we discussed:

        • Dr. Squatch’s subscription model and why it works.
        • Email funnels Dr. Squatch uses for more sales.
        • How Dr. Squatch’s YouTube presence has helped them capture leads.
        • Core funnels all brands should have and conversion rates to aim for in each funnel.
        • Tips for insightful experimentation and successful A/B testing examples.
        • How Dr. Squatch uses SMS in conjunction with email marketing.
        •  For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

          27 min
        • How Justuno’s Suite Helps eCommerce Businesses Increase Conversion Rates w/ Mat Bingham

          Conversion rate optimization is an interesting niche that’s often neglected by eCommerce businesses, but it can have a big impact on your bottom line.

          When it comes to CRO, what Justuno, a leading conversion marketing and analytics platform, has to offer may just be one of the most overlooked aspects of eCommerce.

          I got to chat with my friend Mat Bingham, Director of Agency Partnerships at Justuno, about how Justuno’s suite helps ecommerce businesses optimize their marketing campaigns and increase conversion rates.

          We also talked about:

          • What Justuno is and what it does.
          • How brands can use Justuno pop-up tools.
          • How Justuno is integrating SMS into its platform in 2021.
          • Best practices for great mobile interactive pop-up experiences.
          • Mistakes to avoid to maximize Justuno’s features.

          • Learn more about Justuno on their website, visit the Justuno Academy, or email Mat.

            For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

            30 min
          • How To Approach Marketing In Your Startup’s Early Stages: A Case Study on Tuft & Paw w/ Jackson Cunningham

            What should eCommerce businesses focus on in the early stages?

            Content marketing, social media, and building an email list are critical to your startup’s success, but they won’t yield any results unless you’ve built a solid product and brand first.

            You need to make sure you have something worth talking about.

            I sat down with Jackson Cunningham, Founder of Tuft & Paw, a modern cat furniture company that’s been referred to as “the West Elm of cat furniture,” to discuss building an audience, implementing strategies that benefit your business in the long run, and growing your brand with email and affiliate marketing.

            We also talked about:

            • What led him to start Tuft & Paw.
            • How he vets partnerships and affiliates.
            • Email marketing strategies that get results.
            • One mistake eCommerce business owners make.
            • Marketing tips for 2021.
            • For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

              Mentioned on the show:

              Tuft & Paw is hiring!

              Influencer/Affiliate Apps:

              SparkToro 

              Hey Influencers

              Carro

              27 min
            • Do More of What Works: Content Strategy Strategies From a 7-figure Brand w/ Lewis Fausett

              A lot of businesses think of eCommerce marketing as a combination of making their product look amazing, buying more ad space, and selling, selling, selling.

              But there’s more to successful eCommerce marketing than that.

              I sat down with Lewis Fausett, COO at 7-figure eCommerce brand Patrick Adair Designs, to discuss eCommerce marketing and content strategy.

              We also talked about:

              • How he dropped out of school and became a COO.
              • His secret to great content.
              • Unique ways to factor ROAS.
              • Mistakes eCommerce businesses make when scaling.
              • The future of eCommerce.
              • Learn more about Patrick Adair Designs here.
                For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

                44 min
              • The Data Science Behind Klaviyo’s Powerful Features w/ Michael Lawson

                Everyone’s looking for an edge in the eCommerce space.

                That’s where Klaviyo comes in: there’s nothing edgier than a software platform that helps you constantly test, learn, measure, and optimize, right?

                If you’re looking for an email marketing company that helps you deliver more personalized experiences and supercharge your growth, Klaviyo is one of the best.

                I got to sit down with Michael Lawson, data scientist at Klaviyo, to discuss automation, analytics, and the data science behind Klaviyo’s best features.

                We also talked about:

                • How Klaviyo is using AI to increase LTV.
                • Powerful features of Klaviyo you may not know about.
                • Klaviyo go-to revenue based metrics.
                • Data science trends to look forward to in 2021.
                • A sneak peak into Klaviyo new data science features.
                • Learn more about Klaviyo and their features here.

                  For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

                  33 min
                • How To Get Your Brand Acquired By A Fortune 500 Company w/ Ryan Gruss

                  One of the best parts of my job is working with creatives-turned-entrepreneurs to help them accelerate their brand growth.

                  And I get really pumped when I’m able to help them become more attractive to larger companies looking to buy.

                  I got to sit down with one of the most creative creatives I know, Ryan Gruss, Founder and CEO at The Loop Loft, to discuss his journey from Atlantic Records to founding his own business and everything he’s learned on the way.

                  We also talked about:

                  • Shopify, organic content, and the evolution of Facebook Ads.
                  • Mistakes he’s made as an entrepreneur and how he manages his time as a creative.
                  • How to make your brand attractive to Fortune 500 companies for acquisition.
                  • The future of eCommerce.
                  • Learn more about Loop Loft on their website, Instagram, or Facebook.

                    For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

                    Mentioned on the show:

                    LANDR

                    The 4-Hour Workweek

                    All You Need to Know About the Music Business

                    Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

                    The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business

                    Edison 

                    47 min
                  • From In Line to Online: How E-commerce is Changing in 2020 w/ Art Villalobos

                    People aren’t going to retail stores as much as they used to.

                    That’s been true for a while, but it’s especially true during a global pandemic.

                    Because of that, the e-commerce space is growing. How will it continue to change, and what does that mean for your advertising, sales, and creative?

                    I sat down with Arturo Villalobos, Founder of Salvo Media, a full service digital marketing agency, for his insight into maximizing content and producing creative that drives sales.

                    We also talked about:

                    • Common mistakes that brands make.
                    • How paid acquisition and e-commerce have changed during the pandemic.
                    • Expectations for e-commerce for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
                    • The future of advertising.
                    • Find Arturo on LinkedIn, send him an email, or visit his website for more info.

                      For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

                      27 min
                    • An Introduction to Ecommerce Growth

                      If you’re an e-commerce company looking to increase store revenue, accelerate brand growth, and unlock hidden profits through email marketing, QuaGrowth’s got you covered.

                      And we started a podcast to prove it.

                      In this introductory episode of Ecommerce Growth, Kelsey Khors, a producer at Sweet Fish Media, interviews Jason Boehle, founder of QuaGrowth and host of Ecommerce Growth, about what led him to start a podcast for his company.

                      They also discuss:

                      • QuaGrowth’s mission, purpose, and work.
                      • The vision behind Ecommerce Growth.
                      • What listeners can expect in future episodes.
                      • Find Jason on LinkedIn, send an email, or chat with QuaGrowth for more info.

                        For the entire interview, tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.

                        7 min

                      About Ecommerce Growth

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                      Ecommerce Growth is a podcast dedicated to discovering growth opportunities for 7-Figure+ Ecommerce brands. If you’re looking for insights from industry thought leaders, 1MM+ yearly revenue store owners, and email marketing experts, this podcast is for you!