Episode Topic:

Matthew Stafford, Managing Partner at Build Grow Scale, joins PayPod to break down what's really holding e-commerce stores back from growth—and how conversion rate optimization, rooted in behavioral psychology and powered by AI, is changing the game.

Lessons You'll Learn: Why most CRO fails without psychology, how customer friction kills conversions, and why real-time feedback and simple design build lasting trust.

About Our Guest: Matthew Stafford is Managing Partner at Build Grow Scale, an optimization agency focused on maximizing revenue from existing traffic. With a deep background in e-commerce, Matt has worked with over 1,000 stores to optimize user experience, increase revenue per visitor, and leverage data intelligently. His approach blends UX simplicity, customer psychology, and modern AI tools like Google Gemini to help brands grow without unnecessary ad spend.

Topics Covered:

• Why traffic isn't the problem—conversion is
• Treating browsers and shoppers differently
• How friction kills trust
• Key trust-building elements for e-commerce
• Using AI to synthesize analytics and sales goals
• Psychological strategies for better UX and form design