Honest Ecommerce

Mike Stoychev is the CEO of SMSBump who helps more than 25,000 Shopify store owners to fully automate all notification and marketing processes in their stores.

On this podcast, we talk about building out your SMS list, the different uses for your SMS list, automation, the best practices for SMS marketing, and how it benefits small store owners.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Send Mike or Chris an email at [email protected] or [email protected], mention that you are a listener of the Honest Ecommerce podcast and you’ll get your first month with SMSBump for free, have a $20 worth of credit in SMSBump and you’ll even have a white-glove onboarding!
• Mike’s LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/mihailstoychev
• SMSBump Website: smsbump.com/
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.

Kelly Vaughn is the founder of The Taproom, a full-service agency specializing in complex development solutions for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants. 

On this podcast, we talk about how Kelly came into ecommerce, the right mindset of store owners when working with agencies or consultants, Kelly’s optimization tips, and her infamous spaghetti recipe.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Kelly’s Agency: The Taproom thetaproom.com
• Email Kelly at [email protected]
• Kelly’s podcast: Ladybug Podcast ladybug.dev
• Kelly’s Twitter: @kvlly
• Kelly’s store: kvlly.com
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.

Chris Meade is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way outdoor and indoor volleyball game.

On this podcast, we talk about how Chris and his co-founders thought of the concept of CROSSNET, how they marketed a fairly expensive product for Ecommerce, conversion tactics, the Shopify apps that CROSSNET uses and the sales they had last year.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• CROSSNET’s website: crossnetgame.com 
• CROSSNET’s Instagram page: @crossnetgame
• Chris’s LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/cjmeade
• CartHook carthook.com
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your 

Sahil Gupta is the founder and CEO of Spase. Spase turns flat photos of products into 3D models. Gupta has degrees in Computer Science and Economics from Yale University and has previously worked for SpaceX, Microsoft, and Tesla.

In this podcast, we talk about GLB universal file type, technology catching up for online stores to adopt 3D, VR, and AR product displays, and the future of Ecommerce.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Sahil Gupta’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sahil1729/
• Spase’s website spase.io
• Spase’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/spasetime/
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.

Mike Volkin is the lead instructor at FreelancerMasterclass.com. He has built and sold 4 companies, written 5 books, one-best seller and now he is on a mission to help freelancers capture the freedom and money they deserve. 

In this podcast, we talk about how Mike wrote his best-selling book, creative visualization, neuroplasticity, and some easy tips to boost your own neuroplasticity.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Mike’s website mikevolkin.com
• Mike’s entrepreneur coaching program mikevolkin.com/entrepreneur-coaching/. 
• For part-time Ecommerce owners and part-time freelancers. freelancermasterclass.com
• Free 4-course webinar from Freelancer Masterclass freelancermasterclass.com/free
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.

Julian Plouffe is a Canadian living in Miami, Florida. He is the co-founder of Moonglow Jewelry. 

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, he decided to build a brand and start his own business with a product that he believes in.

On this podcast, we talk about the marketing benefits of wholesale, date-specific marketing, and how a little creativity can make it easier for you to get the information you need from a customer.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Moonglow’s website: Moonglow.com
• Moonglow’s Instagram: @moonglowjewelry
• Julien’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julien-plouffe-0b503728/
• Visit https://gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.
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Mark Fachler is the Founder and CEO of Veestro, the leading plant-based meal delivery company in the US. 

In this podcast, we talk about Mark’s journey from an investment banker to founding Veestro, the difference between using Magento and using Shopify, using influencers and more!

To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Mark Fachler’s LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/mark-fachler-7995a0a
• Veestro’s website: veestro.com
• Type HONEST on Veestro’s checkout to have a 30% off any order.
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.

Val Geisler is the Chief Email Officer of Fix My Churn, a team of specialists dedicated to keeping customers around longer through a better lifecycle and transactional email campaigns.

In this podcast, we talk about the importance of looking beyond the list and remembering the human behind the email segments, providing a great email experience, and how to prevent your brand feeling like a vending machine.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Val Geisler’s website valgeisler.com
• Fix My Churn’s website fixmychurn.com/
• Fix My Churn’s The Dinner Party Strategy fixmychurn.com/tdps/
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.

Duane Brown is the founder & head of Strategy of Take Some Risk Inc., a digital marketing agency. He uses his curiosity for people and love for people watching to run better marketing campaigns for clients. 

On this podcast, we talk about the eCommerce Holiday hustle, taking breaks, being patient with campaigns, how to properly work with agencies, dropshipping, and more!

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• Duane’s LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/duanebrown
• Take Some Risk website: takesomerisk.com
• Take Some Risk’s PPC Audit Guide: takesomerisk.com/ppc-audit-guide/
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.
• Visit simplr.ai/honest to start your free seven-day trial.

Mehdi Farsi is the co-founder of State Bicycle Co., a digitally native and innovative bike company specializing in bikes, gear, and apparel. 

He is the visionary behind the company’s products and designs, as well as the driving force of the company’s marketing and large social media presence.

On this podcast, we talk about State Bicycle Co.’s origin story, how communities give startups their initial growth, and how they beat the odds by successfully selling online what’s considered a luxury item that’s traditionally bought on physical stores.

To learn more, visit: honestecommerce.co

Resources:

• State Bicycle Co.’s Website: statebicycle.com
• Mehdi’s LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/mehdi-farsi-7bb0a474/
• Mehdi’s Bio on State Bicycle Co.: statebicycle.com/blogs/state-bicycle-co-employee-profiles/mehdi-f-co-founder
• Visit gorgias.grsm.io/honest to get your second month free.
• Visit simplr.ai/honest to start your free seven-day trial.