Episode 256: The Top 3 Lessons from 2025 (with Pep, John, and Molly)

"These aren't random clips. Each one was part of a conversation that deeply resonated with you, our audience, and together they tell a story about how to build smarter, more resilient businesses in a changing landscape." – Anthony, Smart Marketer Podcast

Episode Description

As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on the shifts that defined the year; the strategies that moved the needle across offers, customer acquisition, and paid traffic.

In this special recap episode, you'll hear back-to-back clips from Molly Pittman, John Grimshaw, and Pep Hufen, each sharing insights that stood up to real-world challenges. If you're planning your next campaign or refining your offer stack, this episode will help you head into 2026 with clarity and momentum.

You Will Learn

• Why Self-Liquidating Offers (SLOs) are essential for scalability in 2026 • How low-cost digital products drive higher AOV and customer value • The Red Drop case study using education to drive conversions • What Meta's Andromeda update really changed and how to optimize for it • Why creative portfolios outperform individual ad tests • How to structure your campaigns for better results across the funnel

Links and Resources

• Smart Marketer: smartmarketer.com • Instagram: @smartmarketerig • Omnisend for SMS and Email: smartmarketer.com/omnisend Use code SMART for 50 percent off your first 3 months

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 01:40 Ezra on Why We Love Omnisend 02:43 Molly on Self-Liquidating Offers 06:45 Increasing LTV with Strategic Offers 08:56 John Grimshaw on Digital Bumps That Drive Revenue 10:44 Red Drop Case Study 14:04 Smart Marketer's $47 Front-End Offer 16:11 Pep Hufen Breaks Down Meta's Andromeda Update 17:57 Creative Portfolios vs One Winning Ad 20:38 Cleanie Case Study 22:25 What to Watch Out For with Andromeda 23:17 What to Focus on Going Into 2026 24:50 Final Thoughts and Outro

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Episode 255: Inside Smart Marketer's Black Friday Strategy - Wins, Curveballs and Campaign Secrets Episode Description

Black Friday may be over, but the insights are just getting started. In this behind-the-scenes breakdown, Smart Marketer's Director of Advertising, Denis Paskalev, joins Content Coordinator Zach Dampier to reveal what actually moved the needle during Cyber Week 2025.

From Meta's surprise budget update to a Shopify outage on Cyber Monday, Denis shares exactly how the team prepped, pivoted, and profited; and what you can still apply to your end-of-year campaigns. They also dive into evergreen creative, first-click attribution, and how a smart lead gen strategy made all the difference.

"The results that we're going to see during Black Friday Cyber Monday are always going to be highly impacted by what you have been doing throughout the rest of the year." – Denis Paskalev

You Will Learn

• How to use evergreen creative for seasonal promotions

• What changed with Meta's budget controls (and how to adapt)

• The role of lead gen campaigns in doubling client revenue

• How to structure your ads using first-click attribution

• Smart ways to combine email and retargeting for higher conversions

• Why you should start your BFCM promotions early (and beat the CPM spike)

• How community support helped the team move faster and stay informed

• What to do if your BFCM didn't perform, and how to make your holiday sale count

Links & Resources

• Mentor Table Mastermind: Mentor Table

• Smart Marketer: smartmarketer.com

• Instagram: @smartmarketerig

• Omnisend Email & SMS Platform: smartmarketer.com/omnisend Use code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro - What Happened Behind the Scenes This BFCM 01:16 – Ezra's Favorite Email Tool (And an Exclusive Offer) 02:19 – Meta's Budget Update - Daily Spend is Now +75% 04:03 – Shopify Outage on Cyber Monday (and What They Did) 05:22 – Why Evergreen Ads Still Win 06:42 – The Power of Starting Promotions Early 07:49 – Younger Shoppers Drove Most of the Sales 08:51 – Client Wins - 20–30% YoY Revenue Growth 10:00 – Lead Gen Campaigns that Actually Worked 11:28 – Repurposing Creative From Previous Years 12:29 – Using Meta's Dynamic (Flexible) Creative Format 13:44 – Full-Funnel Thinking and Attribution with Triple Whale 15:14 – How to Adjust Copy for End-of-Year Promotions 17:06 – Where AI Helped (and Where It Didn't) 18:46 – Buy Now, Pay Later's Role in 2025 20:02 – Make It Scarce, Make It Smart - Crafting Better Messaging 21:57 – How Ads Supported Flooded Email Inboxes 23:56 – The Rise of Mobile and Why Desktop Still Matters 25:07 – Staying Agile Thanks to Community Slack Threads 27:23 – Final Thoughts - What to Do If BFCM Underperformed

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Episode 254: From Support to Strategy: How Brittany Casella Helps Brands Unlock Hidden Revenue Episode Description

What do eComm upsells and dog rescue have in common? More than you think.

In this special live recording from Smart Marketer Live's VIP Mentor Table Day, Zach Dampier sits down with Brittany Casella, Head of Enterprise at Zipify's OneClick Upsell. Brittany shares how she climbed from support rep to strategic lead, helping top eCommerce brands boost revenue through post-purchase optimization. Then, the conversation shifts to something deeply personal: Brittany and Molly Pittman's shared mission of rescuing dogs through Fields of Freedom.

"There's always more to be done. You can get higher conversion rates, optimize for more revenue." – Brittany Casella

Whether you're here to grow your business or save some furry lives, this episode is packed with purpose and practical advice.

You Will Learn

• Why "set it and forget it" is killing your upsell conversions

• How Zipify merchants are making $30K+ in just 60 days with optimization

• Brittany's journey from customer support to strategic enterprise leadership

• The biggest mistake eComm brands make with upsells

• How dog rescue became a mission of impact (and how you can help)

• The true cost and reward of saving a life

Links & Resources

• Zipify OneClick Upsell: zipify.com/oneclickupsell

• Fields of Freedom Dog Rescue: fofdogrescue.com

• Instagram: @fieldsoffreedomrescue

• Smart Marketer: smartmarketer.com

• Omnisend for SMS & Email: smartmarketer.com/omnisend — Use code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months

Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction: Growth, Grit & Dog Rescue 01:28 — Ezra's Favorite Email/SMS Tool: Omnisend 02:32 — Meet Brittany Casella: From Support to Strategy 03:51 — What Zipify Offers and Why Upsells Matter 05:18 — Case Study: $30K Upsell Revenue in 60 Days 06:58 — How Support Roles Prepare Future Leaders 08:11 — The #1 Mistake Brands Make With Upsells 09:43 — Why You Shouldn't "Set It and Forget It" 10:03 — From Ecomm to Dog Rescue: Fields of Freedom's Origin Story 12:18 — Foster Fails, Romeo the Rescue Dog & Garage Adoptions 14:27 — Zach's Dog Adoption Stories 17:19 — The Reality of Rescue: Choosing Who to Save 19:25 — First-Time Fosters and How You Can Help 21:31 — What's the Cost of Saving a Dog? 23:46 — Meet Crypto: From Chain Wounds to Wagging Tail 25:34 — Fan Favorites: Coco, Daisy, Susan and More 26:43 — Wrap-Up: From Kentucky to New York, Serve the World Unselfishly

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🎙️ Episode 253: How to Win on TikTok Shop - Real Strategy Over Viral Hype with Ashley Wright

Episode Description

"People think, 'Okay, a video's gone viral or it's doing really well,' but then realistically you've got to say, has that actually turned into ROI?" – Ashley Wright

In this behind-the-scenes episode from Smart Marketer Live, Content Coordinator Zach Dampier sits down with Ashley Wright, founder of Social Tale and one of the top TikTok Shop experts in the game. With over $80 million in sales under his belt, Ashley reveals what most brands get wrong about the platform and how to fix it.

They dive into pricing psychology, organic vs paid performance, platform patience, and how building trust through content is the real key to social commerce success. If you're wondering whether TikTok Shop is right for your brand or how to scale it without chasing trends, this one's for you.

You Will Learn:

• Why TikTok Shop isn't plug-and-play and what it really takes to succeed

• The #1 mistake brands make when launching on TikTok

• How to structure your social content for trust and visibility

• Why patience beats quick wins in today's attention economy

• What top brands get right before even touching TikTok

• The future of live shopping and social commerce

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• 💼 Ashley Wright's Agency: Social Tale

• ✨ Ashley Wright on LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/ashleywright1

• 🎤 Smart Marketer: smartmarketer.com

• 🧠 Smart Social Course: landing.smartmarketer.com/pages/smart-social

• 📩 Omnisend Offer 50% Off for 3 Months: smartmarketer.com/omnisend

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro: Behind the Scenes at Smart Marketer Live 01:21 Ezra's Tool Tip: Why He Moved His New Brand to Omnisend 02:25 Meet Ashley Wright: $80M+ in TikTok Shop Sales 03:28 What Most Brands Get Wrong About TikTok Shop 05:22 Views Don't Equal Revenue: Targeting & ROI Reality Check 06:35 Social Content Isn't Just Conversion, It's Identification 08:00 The Patience Game: TikTok Shop Requires a Long-Term Plan 09:47 Why Instant Gratification is Killing Your Strategy 11:50 You're Growing More Than You Think: Year-Over-Year Metrics 12:17 How Ashley Connected With Smart Marketer and Got Invited 13:43 Inside Smart Marketer Live: Energy, Vibes, and Jeopardy Music? 15:56 Ashley's Latest Win: $6M from a Single Brand on TikTok Shop 17:26 The Future of TikTok: Live Shopping, Retail Reinvented and AI Integration 20:29 Raising Prices and Letting Go of the Wrong Customers 21:50 What "Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit" Means to Ashley 24:32 Why Sharing Your Knowledge Is Smart Business 25:15 Long-Form Ads, Better Hooks and Better Consumer Experiences 25:59 Outro: Thanks for Tuning In!

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Episode 252: Creative Shifts, Community, and the Realities of Modern E-Commerce with Kurt Elster Episode Description

What keeps a Shopify expert motivated after 15+ years in the game? In this episode, Kurt Elster, creator of the Unofficial Shopify Podcast and longtime Smart Marketer collaborator, joins Zach Dampier live at Smart Marketer Live to share real talk about modern eCommerce, creative fatigue, and building community in an often isolating industry.

"The thing I hang my hat on is two words: enable entrepreneurship. If I can do that with my content, with my efforts speaking or the work, then I'm happy." – Kurt Elster

From actionable takeaways to a raw look at what it really takes to scale on Shopify, this episode is packed with insights for any DTC brand or digital entrepreneur.

You Will Learn

• Why "enabling entrepreneurship" fuels Kurt's long-term success

• The #1 Shopify checkout mistake (and how to fix it in 5 minutes)

• What Amazon sellers need to know before bolting on Shopify

• How Smart Marketer Live helped attendees beat the isolation of online business

• The creative demands of Meta's new ad algorithm (Andromeda update)

• Why diverse ad creative matters

• Behind the scenes of a high-speed Shopify theme build for JomBoy Media

Links & Resources

• Kurt Elster – Official Website – Learn more about Kurt's work, services, and speaking

• Unofficial Shopify Podcast – Weekly eComm insights with Kurt Elster

• Smart Marketer Website – Courses, strategy, and support for scaling your business

• Build a Perfect PDP Blueprint – Learn the exact structure Kurt used to help boost conversions by 87%

• Smart Marketer Agency – Get expert help growing your eCommerce brand

• Smart Marketer BFCM Sale – Save up to 60% before Dec 4 & support charity while you shop

• Omnisend for Email & SMS – Use code "SMART" for 50% off your first 3 months

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro from Anthony + BFCM promo 01:11 – Ezra shares why he uses Omnisend 02:22 – "Enable Entrepreneurship": Kurt's mission 02:54 – Kurt's experience at Smart Marketer Live 04:02 – From podcasting to partnering with Ezra 05:39 – The power of product detail pages (PDPs) 06:09 – Why Amazon sellers want Shopify independence 07:35 – Ecomm is lonely: The power of in-person connection 08:21 – Meta's creative demands and audience fatigue 09:57 – The checkout mistake that kills conversions 11:24 – Success doesn't mean debt-free: The hidden pressure 12:23 – Custom Shopify build for JomBoy Media 14:05 – What motivates Kurt after 15+ years 15:49 – How Kurt lives "Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit" 18:25 – Outro + Smart Marketer BFCM deal reminder

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Episode 251: Shark Tank, AI & Social Impact: How Kreyòl Essence Scaled With Purpose Episode Description:

In this powerhouse episode, Smart Marketer's Zach Dampier sits down with Yve-Car Momperousse, CEO & Co-Founder of Kreyòl Essence, the clean beauty brand that turned Haitian Black Castor Oil into a viral, purpose-driven movement. Yve-Car shares what it was like stepping into the Shark Tank spotlight, how she's leveraging AI to evolve her brand, and why poverty alleviation is her true North Star.

"Don't feed into your own hype. What you did five years ago, what you did ten years ago; it matters. But what you do the next five years is critical." – Yve-Car Momperousse

If you've ever wrestled with staying relevant while staying rooted in your mission, this one's for you.

You Will Learn:

• How Kreyòl Essence blended culture, biotech & commerce to reach millions

• What really happens behind the scenes on Shark Tank

• A powerful mindset shift to avoid being replaced by AI

• Why inclusive marketing is both ethical and profitable

• How to use your founder story as your brand's superpower

• The real reason entrepreneurship is a "team sport"

Links & Resources:

• Smart Marketer Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale – smartmarketer.com/BFCM-2025

• Kreyòl Essence Website

• Watch Kreyòl Essence on Shark Tank: Season 11, Episode 11

• Instagram – @yvecar

• Smart Marketer

• Get 50% off Omnisend: smartmarketer.com/omnisend – Use code: SMART

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome from Smart Marketer + Omnisend Promo 02:08 – Meet Yve-Car: CEO & Co-Founder of Kreyòl Essence 04:47 – How Ezra Firestone Discovered Yve-Car at a Conference 05:52 – Why Community & Collaboration Are Entrepreneurial Superpowers 08:45 – From Executive Assistant to CEO: Don't Minimize Your Experience 11:59 – Why Smart Marketer Events Feel Different 13:09 – Big Takeaway: Let AI Be Your Copywriter, Strategist & Soundboard 15:05 – Don't Feed Into Your Own Hype: Why Adaptability Is Everything 17:24 – Mindset Matters: Why Coaching & Therapy Aren't Optional 19:10 – Inclusion in Ecomm: Why Representation Still Lags 22:28 – Real Talk: Targeting Customers Multilingually 23:27 – Her True North Star: Poverty Alleviation, Not Product Sales 25:37 – Representation Wins: "Now I know I can do it too" 26:38 – Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank: What They Don't Tell You 29:24 – Best Ad Ever? How Shark Tank Helped Them Tell Their Story 30:53 – Final Thoughts + Why This Journey is Bigger Than Business

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Episode 250: Scaling Regulated Brands & Building What You Believe In Episode Description

What happens when you mix a viral beverage, a high-compliance industry, and one of the sharpest minds in performance marketing?

In this episode, recorded live at Smart Marketer Live 2025, Nick Shackelford joins Zach Dampier for a candid behind-the-scenes look at building BRĒZ a microdose beverage brand blending THC, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens. From navigating paid media challenges to retail expansion, Nick shares real talk on scaling products you care about, retention strategies that actually work, and why creative still trumps targeting on Meta.

"Our mission is to reduce human suffering and maximize human potential through a better beverage." – Nick Shackelford

You Will Learn:

• How to scale a product in a highly regulated category like THC

• The exact creative that outperforms for BRĒZ (hint: it's not what you expect)

• Why retail is still essential, even for DTC brands

• A smarter way to build LTV from first purchase to loyal customer

• Why "broad targeting" is Meta's new reality

• Nick's bold prediction about AI-generated content and Meta's next big move

Links & Resources

• Smart Marketer Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale – smartmarketer.com/BFCM-2025

• BRĒZ Beverage – drinkbrez.com

• Nick Shackelford on Instagram – @iamnickshackelford

• Smart Marketer – smartmarketer.com

• Instagram – @smartmarketerig – Follow Us

• Instagram – @mollypittmandigital – Follow Molly

• Omnisend (Email & SMS Tool) – smartmarketer.com/omnisend – Use code SMART for 50% off

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Nick Shackelford joins live at Smart Marketer Live 02:46 – Nick's journey & how BRĒZ was born 04:08 – From agency life to brand ownership 05:27 – Navigating compliance in regulated industries (like THC) 07:19 – Cultural shifts: The rise of non-alcoholic social beverages 09:35 – Why retail still wins: "Cans in hands" matters 10:42 – The creative that outperformed all ads: A real customer call 12:35 – LTV & retention: How to optimize post-purchase flow 14:21 – The most common mistake in paid ads (and what Meta reps say now) 16:25 – What fuels Nick's team: Mission, movement, and remote hustle 19:10 – Full-circle moment: How pirated Ezra content sparked Nick's career 22:51 – Purpose & product: Nick's take on meaningful business 24:38 – Bold prediction: Meta's new "Vibes" AI feed & where it's heading 27:28 – Closing thoughts: Reaffirmation bubbles, dual realities & what's next

Call to Action

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If this episode brought you value:

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🎙️Episode 249: The Meta Algorithm Shift: How to Adapt Your Creative Strategy – Part 2

(with Ben Bennett)

📝 Episode Description

Want more winning ads with less guesswork? In Part 2 of this creative strategy masterclass, Smart Marketer's Director of Creative, Ben Bennett, takes you behind the scenes of a real ad campaign to show how small, intentional changes to your message and creative experience can lead to major performance gains on Meta.

Forget pumping out 20 random creatives a week. Ben shows you how to scale creative purposefully by testing strategic variables like persona, tone, and setting instead of scrambling to change formats.

"With the right variables, small changes become big changes. That's real creative strategy." – Ben Bennett

This episode is packed with examples, frameworks, and a fresh way to approach Meta's evolving algorithm by focusing on people first.

✅ You Will Learn

• How to turn one winning hook into multiple high-performing ads

• Why Meta's algorithm rewards creative diversity based on experience

• What variables matter most: persona, setting, tone (not just format)

• How to create "purposeful volume" instead of creative noise

• Why human-first strategy beats algorithm-chasing every time

• A repeatable system for long-term creative testing & scaling

🔗 Links & Resources

• Smart Marketer – smartmarketer.com

• Smart Marketer Agency – smartmarketeragency.com

• Omnisend (Email & SMS tool) – smartmarketer.com/omnisend 👉 Use code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months

⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00 – Welcome back: What You'll Learn in Part 2 01:00 – Ezra Firestone's Omnisend Shoutout: "That's how much I trust that platform." 02:04 – Ad Case Study: 3 Winning Ads, Same Hook, Different Experiences 03:54 – How Changing One Variable (like persona) Unlocked Higher Performance 06:52 – From Winning Image → UGC Video: Building Iterations with Confidence 07:41 – Persona Shift: Human Activity vs. Human Connection 08:58 – Why Format Isn't Strategy (And What Actually Is) 10:05 – Why People First > Algorithm First Creative 11:01 – The Real Director of Meta's Algorithm? Humans. 12:08 – Purposeful Volume: How to Test Strategically 13:02 – Final Thoughts: Real Creative Strategy is Human-First 14:01 – Outro & YouTube Shoutout

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Episode 248: The Meta Algorithm Shift: How to Adapt Your Creative Strategy - Part 1

(with Ben Bennett)

📝 Episode Description

What's really going on with Meta's latest algorithm update?

In this must-listen episode, Smart Marketer's Director of Creative, Ben Bennett, breaks down what the Andromeda update means for advertisers and how to adjust your creative strategy to keep winning in 2025.

"If we can take creative and make that our advantage, then it's like AI to the speed of sound." – Ben Bennett

Ben shares the four-step framework he uses daily to build high-performing creative and explains why Meta's new system favors marketers who understand message, tone, and audience experience; not just volume.

Plus, you'll hear why obsessing over technical formats like video vs. image is not where performance starts.

Part 2 drops next week and will go deeper into examples, production tips, and AI workflows.

✅ You Will Learn:

• What the Meta Andromeda update changes for creative strategy

• How to avoid "creative noise" and create performance-driven diversity

• Why your best ads still dominate spend (and how to find more like them)

• The four-step process Smart Marketer uses with agency clients

• What variables actually matter when planning diverse creatives

• Why starting with your best-performing hook changes everything

🔗 Links & Resources

• Smart Marketer – https://smartmarketer.com

• Smart Marketer Agency – https://smartmarketeragency.com

• Omnisend Email Tool – https://smartmarketer.com/omnisend (Use coupon code SMART for 50% off your first 3 months)

⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00 – Intro: Why You Need to Rethink Your Creative Strategy 01:16 – Ezra Firestone on Omnisend: "That's how much I trust that platform..." 02:19 – Meta's Andromeda Update: "It's not just more creative." 03:17 – Is 20 Ads/Week Really Necessary? What the Data Shows 06:01 – "The thing that I think is really awesome about this algorithm is that it helps those with better creative win." 07:51 – Creative Volume vs. Creative Clarity: "They have lost touch on what's working and what's not." 09:40 – Step 1: Choose Your Best Performing Hook 11:20 – Case Study: Good Riddance Natural Insect Repellent 13:02 – Step 2: Build an Experience Around the Hook 14:01 – The Role of Tone, Setting, and Persona in Ad Performance 16:49 – How Demographics and POV Impact Results 18:33 – Match Your Creative to Viewer Behavior on Facebook 19:28 – 3 Example Creative Plans Using the Framework 20:31 – Step 3: Add Technical Variables (Format, Length, Placement) 21:51 – Final Framework: "When a hook and experience have a baby, they make an ad."

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Episode 247: Revolutionizing Recurring Revenue with Supliful's Game-Changing Consumables Episode Description

"You're literally solving the biggest problem in business right now." – Molly Pittman

What if you could add high-margin, recurring revenue products to your business without worrying about inventory, cash flow, or manufacturing? In this episode, Molly Pittman sits down with Martins Lasmanis, CEO of Supliful; a platform that makes launching white-label consumables as easy as clicking a button. Whether you sell physical products, run a digital business, or want to boost LTV, this is the growth strategy you didn't know you needed.

Martins shares why everyone will be selling consumables in the next two years, how micro-brands are eating up market share, and how Supliful uses AI to suggest the perfect product for your audience.

💡 You Will Learn:

• How to add a supplement, coffee, or skincare product to your offer in minutes

• Why recurring revenue is critical for scaling in today's market

• The "print on demand" model for consumables (with no upfront cost)

• Why micro-brands are thriving (and how you can join them)

• How AI is making product launches faster, smarter, and easier

• The one mistake that kills repeat sales—and how to fix it fast

• What certifications and compliance actually matter in this space

• Real case study: $1.7M in added revenue in just 3 months!

🔗 Links & Resources

• Supliful – supliful.com

• Launch Magic (AI product recommendations) – launchmagic.ai

• Molly Pittman – mollypittman.com

• Smart Marketer – smartmarketer.com

• Omnisend (SMS & Email) – smartmarketer.com/omnisend – Use code SMART for 50% off

• Instagram – @smartmarketerig, @mollypittmandigital

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro from Anthony: Supliful solves a BIG problem 01:17 – Ezra's endorsement: Why we love Omnisend 02:20 – Meet Martins: From posters to profitable consumables 04:33 – How Supliful removes ALL the friction of launching new products 05:33 – The problem with non-recurring products (and how to fix it) 06:33 – Why consumables are the next big thing for all business models 07:47 – The rise of micro-brands and personalized offers 09:03 – Consumer behavior shift: Buying shampoo and cold brew online 10:55 – How easy is it to launch a supplement? (Hint: very) 12:21 – AI-powered product recommendations based on your brand 13:27 – No inventory, no problem: How Supliful's model works 14:21 – Already selling skincare or supplements? Here's why it still makes sense 15:11 – Hot categories for 2026: Coffee, functional products, and more 16:00 – Niche targeting with broad-market products 16:29 – Case Study: From 20 to 20,000 orders per month 18:16 – Why quality and transparency are non-negotiable 20:00 – Why now is the time to add recurring products 21:19 – Final thoughts: This is a win-win-win model 22:28 – Outro: Rate, review, and thank you for listening!

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