Summary

In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson is joined by Jason Nyhus from Shopware and Vijay Golani from Evrig Solutions. They discuss the challenges faced by mid-market merchants, particularly the increasing costs as their sites get busier. They highlight the recent price increase by Shopify and how it affects merchants. They also delve into the complexities of B2B commerce and the limitations of cloud-only solutions. The conversation touches on the importance of customization and code ownership in e-commerce platforms. The episode concludes with a discussion on the emerging trend of AI in e-commerce and the need for it to have a tangible impact on businesses.

Takeaways

• Mid-market merchants face challenges with increasing costs as their sites get busier.
• Shopify's recent price increase has impacted merchants, particularly those in the mid-market segment.
• Cloud-only solutions limit customization and code ownership, which can hinder the unique branding and experience of merchants.
• B2B commerce requires flexibility and the ability to automate business processes specific to each company.
• AI is an emerging trend in e-commerce, but its impact should go beyond generative content and images.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Introductions

02:44
The Acceleration of Costs for Mid-Market Merchants

06:08
Defining the Mid-Market Merchant

07:35
Challenges of B2B Commerce

10:44
The Impact of Shopify's Pricing on B2B Transactions

11:52
The Future of E-commerce in India

16:26
The Impact of Pricing Models on Mid-Market Merchants

21:32
The Emergence of AI in E-commerce

22:21
The Importance of Practical AI Solutions

23:35
The Benefits of Open Source and Self-Hosted Platforms

26:17
Shameless Plugs