In today’s episode, my guest is Richard Harris, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Black Crow AI. Their mission is to help Shopify merchants turbocharge their new customer acquisition, at lower CAC, via machine learning. Using only 1st party data inside Shopify, Black Crow predicts the future value of 100% of your site visitors, in real-time as they shop--how likely they are to purchase, repeat purchase, or subscribe in the future.  They activate these predictions for you in any acquisition channel so you can target and bid much more efficiently at scale. Brands are seeing 25-50% more new customers from paid marketing, all at a better CPA.EPISODE SPONSORToday's episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ecommercefastlane.com/fastsimon" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Simon</a>, a leader in AI-powered shopping optimization for Shopify brands. Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In today’s episode, my guest is Richard Harris, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Black Crow AI. Their mission is to help Shopify merchants turbocharge their new customer acquisition, at lower CAC, via machine learning. Using only 1st party data inside Shopify, Black Crow predicts the future value of 100% of your site visitors, in real-time as they shop--how likely they are to purchase, repeat purchase, or subscribe in the future. They activate these predictions for you in any acquisition channel so you can target and bid much more efficiently at scale. Brands are seeing 25-50% more new customers from paid marketing, all at a better CPA. EPISODE SPONSOR Today's episode is brought to you by Fast Simon, a leader in AI-powered shopping optimization for Shopify brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, my guest is Richard Harris,&nbsp;the CEO, and Co-Founder of Black Crow AI. Their mission is to help Shopify merchants turbocharge their new customer acquisition, at lower CAC, via machine learning.&nbsp;Using only 1st party data inside Shopify, Black Crow predicts the future value of 100% of your site visitors, in real-time as they shop--how likely they are to purchase, repeat purchase, or subscribe in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;They activate these predictions for you in any acquisition channel so you can target and bid much more efficiently at scale. Brands are seeing 25-50% more new customers from paid marketing, all at a better CPA.EPISODE SPONSORToday's episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ecommercefastlane.com/fastsimon" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fast Simon</a>, a leader in AI-powered shopping optimization for Shopify brands. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Turbo-Charge Your Growth By 25-50% With First Party Data & Machine Learning

Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection. I’m Steve Hutt, your experienced guide and host, here to help you unlock real, sustainable growth for your Shopify store by blending the best of automation with the power of authentic customer relationships.

Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the weekly pit-stop for ambitious DTC founders and marketers. With over 1.5 million downloads and 400+ episodes, this show is your trusted resource for:

- Proven Shopify strategies, apps, and best practices that drive measurable results
- Digital marketing tactics and retention playbooks that balance AI with genuine human touch
- Real-world founder stories and lessons learned from my own journey and 400+ interviews with industry leaders
- Deep dives into emerging tech (AI, AR/VR, automation) and how to use it without losing your brand’s soul
- Operations, logistics, and customer experience solutions that reduce overwhelm and foster loyalty

Each week, I sit down with Shopify partners, marketing experts, and successful store owners who share what’s actually working right now—no fluff, just actionable, battle-tested strategies.

Whether you’re launching your first store or scaling past seven figures, you’ll walk away from every episode with at least one practical idea you can implement immediately.

Ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced ecommerce world—growing smarter, not just faster? Hit subscribe and join thousands of merchants building customer-centric, future-proof brands with eCommerce Fastlane.

Let’s unlock your store’s true potential—together.

Steve Hutt
x-Shopify - DTC Founder - Podcast Host

Website: eCommerceFastlane.com
Newsletter: FastlaneInsider.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shutt
X: x.com/stevenhutt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercefastlane
Email: steve@ecommercefastlane.com

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Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection. I’m Steve Hutt, your experienced guide and host, here to help you unlock real, sustainable growth for your Shopify store by blending the best of automation with the power of authentic customer relationships. Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the weekly pit-stop for ambitious DTC founders and marketers. With over 1.5 million downloads and 400+ episodes, this show is your trusted resource for: - Proven Shopify strategies, apps, and best practices that drive measurable results - Digital marketing tactics and retention playbooks that balance AI with genuine human touch - Real-world founder stories and lessons learned from my own journey and 400+ interviews with industry leaders - Deep dives into emerging tech (AI, AR/VR, automation) and how to use it without losing your brand’s soul - Operations, logistics, and customer experience solutions that reduce overwhelm and foster loyalty Each week, I sit down with Shopify partners, marketing experts, and successful store owners who share what’s actually working right now—no fluff, just actionable, battle-tested strategies. Whether you’re launching your first store or scaling past seven figures, you’ll walk away from every episode with at least one practical idea you can implement immediately. Ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced ecommerce world—growing smarter, not just faster? Hit subscribe and join thousands of merchants building customer-centric, future-proof brands with eCommerce Fastlane. Let’s unlock your store’s true potential—together. Steve Hutt x-Shopify - DTC Founder - Podcast Host Website: eCommerceFastlane.com Newsletter: FastlaneInsider.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shutt X: x.com/stevenhutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercefastlane Email: steve@ecommercefastlane.com

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