eCommerce Marketing Podcast

Michael Kaminsky is the co-founder of a next-generation marketing mix modeling startup, Recast. He's a statistician, entrepreneur, and marketing science researcher who loves helping companies avoid wasted marketing spend through advanced analytics.

In this episode, you will learn

• The most common mistakes ecommerce operators make when measuring their marketing effectiveness
• Key pitfalls in marketing measurement that often lead to wasteful spending and how can businesses effectively recognize and avoid these traps
• What are the top recommendations for ecommerce operators to overcome the challenges in accurately measuring their marketing ROI
• How emerging technologies like AI and machine learning are transforming the landscape of marketing measurement in the ecommerce sector
• Future trends in ecommerce marketing measurement that businesses should prepare for

For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Lesley Hensell is co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, an e-commerce and Amazon consulting agency. Its experts and 85-plus employees solve problems for Amazon and e-commerce sellers facing account and product listing suspensions and other difficult challenges. Lesley has been an Amazon seller since 2010, and her latest mission is to help aspiring entrepreneurs succeed on Amazon - their way.

In this episode, you will learn

• What are the key foundational building blocks for marketing on Amazon
• What essential metrics should Amazon sellers focus on for successful marketing
• How can SOPs and VAs improve marketing efficiency for Amazon sellers
• Could you share examples of how addressing customer feedback has boosted Amazon sales
• What strategies do you recommend for adapting to Amazon's changing marketplace
• What are your top tips for long-term marketing success on Amazon

For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Josh ledgard is the founder of KickoffLabs.com, an audience growth platform that focuses on lightweight referrals and viral giveaways.

In this episode, you will learn

• How giveaways can be a powerful tool for audience growth and what makes them so effective compared to traditional marketing methods
• Key strategies or best practices for creating a giveaway that has the potential to go viral
• How can businesses leverage giveaways to not just grow their audience but actively engage them and turn them into brand influencers
• When running a giveaway, what metrics should businesses focus on to measure the success and impact of their campaign
• What are some common challenges businesses face when using giveaways for audience growth, and how can they overcome these obstacles
• Emerging trends do you foresee in the world of viral giveaways and audience engagement, and how businesses should prepare for these changes
• For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Ben Leonard is a renowned figure in the ecommerce landscape and the mastermind behind benleonard.pro, where he shares his extensive expertise in growing and successfully exiting ecommerce businesses. With a track record of building, scaling, and selling his own successful online ventures, Ben brings a wealth of practical insights and strategies. His journey is a testament to the potential of ecommerce and serves as an inspiration to entrepreneurs and marketers alike. Join us as we explore Ben's unique approach to business growth and learn how to navigate the challenging yet rewarding world of ecommerce.

In this episode, you will learn

• The key strategies Ben initially employed that laid the foundation for the successful growth of his ecommerce businesses
• In the process of scaling his business, the biggest challenge he faced, and how he overcame them
• The importance of brand development in growth strategy, and the top tips for building a strong brand in the ecommerce space
• For those ecommerce businesses looking to exit, what steps should they take to prepare for a successful exit, and how do they know if it is the right time to sell
• Mistakes Ben made during the growth phase, and the key things he learned from them
• Emerging trends in ecommerce that will significantly impact ecommerce businesses in the near future

For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Francisco Valadez has spent most of his career as an entrepreneur involved in retail, wholesale, and private label projects. He has led companies from humble beginnings to successful acquisitions. Francisco got his start in eCommerce as part of a shoe company that sells through brick-and-mortar retail, department stores, and its own website. Most recently, Francisco fell down the Amazon rabbit hole while helping a company set up their own Amazon business. From that day on, Francisco has been 100% focused on Amazon retail. He has ample experience in Seller Central, and has proven his understanding of successful strategies to grow a brand's online retail presence.

In this episode, you will learn

• How Amazon's Click-Through Rate (CTR) impacts a product's visibility and sales performance on the platform
• Best practices that sellers should implement to optimize their CTR on Amazon
• 'Hacks' or lesser-known strategies for significantly improving CTR on Amazon listings
• How does improving CTR correlate with conversion rates and is there a point where focusing on CTR might not translate into higher sales
• How sellers should adapt their strategies to maintain or improve their CTR in light of changes to the Amazon algorithm
• Case studies where implementing specific CTR strategies led to notable improvements in a product's performance on Amazon

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For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

Or on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PgT0NOGzpdPGQtBK0XLIQ

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Adam is a serial entrepreneur and the founder/CEO of Retention.com, which helps DTC brands grow their email list 10-15x faster than any other way. He has bootstrapped the company to 20m ARR in 3 years, and sold his last company to private equity for an eight figure exit. Adam is the host of the "10 Years in the Making" podcast, is creating a weekly work-in-public docuseries called "Billion Dollar Challenge", and posts daily on linkedin and twitter. Adam is an expert in email marketing, list growth, data, compliance, and building software companies.

In this episode, you will learn

• How the iOS17 update has altered the user tracking landscape for platforms like Klaviyo and Meta
• How does the reduction from a 2-year tracking window to just 7 days fundamentally change marketing strategies for ecommerce brands
• The effects of the iOS14 and iOS17 updates on ecommerce marketing?
• What are the most immediate challenges that ecommerce brands are facing due to this reduced tracking capability
• Given these new limitations, the strategic shifts that are recommended for ecommerce brands looking to maintain effective marketing campaigns
• For brands that are just now becoming aware of these changes, what are the first steps they should take to adapt their marketing strategies effectively

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For show transcript and past guests, please visit

https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

Or on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PgT0NOGzpdPGQtBK0XLIQ

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Aj Kumar, the "Digital Maestro," is the founder of The Limitless Company, a studio system for influencers. AJ and his team are on a mission to help entrepreneurs in the Creator Economy build for-profit human-healing brands. Aj has helped corporate brands like Salesforce, Mint, Intuit, and industry-leading personal brands including Neil Patel, Nikki Haskell, Nontoxicdad, and Kimberly Snyder.

In this episode, you will learn

• How to leverage personal branding to build credibility and influence

• In the context of ecommerce, how instrumental has influencer marketing been for brands and examples of a successful influencer marketing campaigns

• How do you balance organic social media efforts with paid promotions, and what strategies are the most effective in driving organic engagement

• Instance where personal branding and influencer marketing strategies didn't go as planned and the lessons learned

• With so many social media platforms now available, how does The Limitless Company decide which platforms to focus on for organic growth and influencer marketing

• Advice given to ecommerce businesses looking to build their personal brand and leverage influencer marketing for the first time and the common pitfalls to avoid

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For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

Or on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PgT0NOGzpdPGQtBK0XLIQ

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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With over 20 years of brand and growth marketing experience across management consulting, startups, and Fortune 100 companies, I am a C-level marketer, transformational leader, and builder of high performing teams. I currently serve as the Chief Marketing Officer at Super.com, a technology company that provides innovative solutions for consumers and businesses. My mission is to create and execute marketing strategies that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty, while aligning with the company's vision, values, and goals. I specialize in building and leading multidisciplinary teams that leverage research and insights to deliver positioning, messaging, and award-winning campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences and markets. I also cultivate a general manager mindset and P&L ownership to optimize marketing performance and ROI. Additionally, I share my knowledge and passion for marketing as an adjunct professor of consumer behavior at NYU Stern School of Business.

In this episode, you will learn

• How has consumer behavior understanding evolved over the last 20 years

• Which research methods work best for developing user personas at Super.com

• How do you balance quantitative data with qualitative insights in persona creation

• What's the best approach to training teams around new user personas, especially in large organizations

• How to turn user personas into effective marketing strategies

Episode sponsored by: http://unicornsunitepodcast.com/

For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Philip Smith is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author who partnered with Kevin Harrington, one of the original sharks on Shark Tank. He also made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies 5 times and he did it as a 1 employee company, working from home. He started his first business in 1998 and has been part of 5 acquisitions so far. Phil is an expert in B2B lead generation and is one of the most sought-after consultants, working with over 10,000 clients and counting. His most recent business, All In One Marketing.com, was created to help companies scale their digital marketing without making costly mistakes. He provides 3 main services, Chief Marketing Officer / Consulting services, an all-in-one marketing software platform and PR services where

In this episode, you will learn

• Insights on how automation tools facilitate rapid scale-up in businesses

• What are the Key Marketing Processes that Businesses should Consider Automating

• How has AI reshaped automation in marketing, and can you provide examples of AI tools that have proven beneficial

• What factors should businesses consider before transitioning to an automated marketing regime

• A success story where the automation of marketing strategies has led to substantial scaling of a business

• The evolution of product page content, particularly as technologies like AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) become more prevalent in e-commerce experiences

For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

Or on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PgT0NOGzpdPGQtBK0XLIQ

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Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

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Casey Hill is currently the Senior Manager of Growth at ActiveCampaign

In this episode, you will learn

• How crucial is authenticity in product reviews and video testimonials and the shift in consumer trust towards user-generated content versus polished brand-generated content

• Key strategies to transition from a highly-funded Kickstarter campaign to sustainable long-term sales

• How can eCommerce brands maintain their momentum when shifting from crowdfunding platforms to Direct-to-Consumer sales

• What marketing adjustments should businesses make as they transition from crowdfunding to D2C, and eventually to retail

• What are the top considerations for an eCommerce brand looking to make a successful leap into retail outlets

• Based on the current trends and your experience in growth strategies, what is the next big shift or opportunity for eCommerce businesses, and how can they best prepare for it

For show transcript and past guests, please visit https://www.ecommercemarketingpodcast.com

Or on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PgT0NOGzpdPGQtBK0XLIQ

Follow Arlen:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arlen.robinson.7

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlenyohance/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenrobinson/

Past guests on the ecommerce marketing podcast include Neil Patel, Nemo Chu, Luke Lintz, Luke Carthy, Amber Armstrong, Kris Ruby and many more.

Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.