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In this episode of the Ecommerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry welcomes Mickey Winter (CEO) and Carrie Weidenbach (COO) of Aysnd, a digital agency specializing in purpose-driven ecommerce brands. As industry veterans with decades of combined experience, they share invaluable insights on maintaining brand mission during economic uncertainty, particularly amid recent tariff challenges. This conversation delivers practical strategies for navigating market pressures while staying true to your brand's core values and purpose.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Introducing Carrie & Mickey(02:22) Navigating Tariff Chaos and Supply Chain Diversification(04:19) Defining Purpose-Driven Brands(06:29) Pricing & Profitability in Uncertain Times(12:25) Carrie & Mickey's Background(16:50) The Conscious Commerce Maturity Matrix & Level One, Awareness(22:29) Level Two, Scaling(27:06) Level Three, Optimizing(32:38) Level Four, Leading(36:15) Level Five, Pioneering(39:38) Staying Mission-Driven in Uncertain Times—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Relevant Links:AYSND: https://www.aysnd.com/Mickey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeywinterCarrie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-weidenbach-a5272aaBOOM! Beauty: https://boombeauty.com/Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com/home/AB InBev: https://www.ab-inbev.com/__Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more
As a kid, Brett Curry was fascinated by TV commercials. Now the owner of OMG Commerce, a leading ecommerce marketing agency, he says YouTube ads are similar. "A good TV ad often makes a good YouTube ad," he stated.Host Eric Bandholz asked for details. What's a good YouTube ad strategy for ecommerce? How much should an advertiser spend? Which products work the best?Brett addressed those questions and more in this episode. For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com youtube-ad-secrets-for-ecommerceFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcasts******The mission of Practical Ecommerce is to help online merchants improve their businesses. We do this with expert articles, podcasts, and webinars. We are an independent publishing company founded in 2005 and unaffiliated with any ecommerce platform or provider. https://www.practicalecommerce.com
In this episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with with award-winning entrepreneur Leah Garcia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-garcia-592988/), founder of Nulastin (https://nulastin.com/).Leah has a remarkable journey building a beauty brand with shocking retention numbers—80% blended returning revenue and 65% subscription-based customers. From her bootstrapped beginnings (going from zero to $17.5M before hiring her first employee!) to developing bio-designed elastin products that deliver real results, Leah unpacks the strategies that have made her company a standout success even in uncertain economic times.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Introducing Leah Garcia (02:54) Nulastin's Mission and Core Products(07:19) How to Achieve High Retention Rates(12:59) Removing Friction in the Shopping Experience(19:33) Optimizing Subscription Models (25:50) Knowing Your Customers & Fostering Connections(30:50) Improvements to Reduce Churn (37:08) Direct Response Marketing Insights(41:42) Navigating Uncertainty in Business—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Relevant Links:Nulastin: https://nulastin.comLeah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/leah-garcia-592988Leah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahgarciatv/Heart & Soil Beef Organics: https://heartandsoil.co/__Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more
In this insightful episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with Tom Leonard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbleonard), a fractional marketing leader who specializes in operationalizing Media Mix Modeling and incrementality testing. They dive deep into the often confusing world of marketing measurement. Tom and Brett will debunk myths about attribution and we reveal what truly drives customer acquisition. For ecommerce brands struggling to understand where their marketing dollars are actually working, this conversation offers practical insights on how to move beyond misleading platform metrics.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Introducing Tom & Marketing Measurement(06:30) Understanding Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA)(12:22) The Case for Incrementality Testing(22:20) Exploring Media Mix Modeling (MMM)(27:30) Navigating Budget Cuts and Marketing Spend(32:17) Understanding Incrementality Vs. Attribution(35:45) The Importance of Cost Per Incremental(40:16) How to Get Started with MMM(44:09) Final Thoughts—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Relevant Links:Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbleonard__Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more
MORE STAFFINGRecruit, onboard, and train incredible virtual professionals in the Philippines with my friends at More Staffing by visiting https://morestaffing.co/af.WORKSPACE6Workspace6 is a private community for 7, 8 & 9 figure+ eCommerce operators and executives. Join for just $1 for your first month and no annual commitments at https://workspace6.io. //Brett Curry is the Co-founder & CEO of OMG Commerce, a performance marketing agency specializing in Google & YouTube ads for DTC and omnichannel brands. Learn more about OMG Commerce at https://omgcommerce.com and follow Brett on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/.Get Brett's Smart Marketer course at https://smartmarketer.com/youtube-ads-blueprint.//If you're a 7 or 8-figure DTC brand owner looking to scale beyond Meta ads, this is the YouTube ads deep dive you've been waiting for. Andrew Faris sits down with Brett Curry (CEO of OMG Commerce) to break down exactly how successful ecommerce brands are scaling profitably on YouTube in 2024.Brett has managed YouTube ad spend for top DTC brands across Meta, Google, Amazon, and retail channels. In this episode, they cover:- How to transition Meta creative and targeting to YouTube- When to use Target CPA vs Max Conversions- YouTube Shorts vs In-Stream vs In-Feed ads- Real-world launch strategies that scaled brands from $0 to $1M/month- Why YouTube often underreports ROI- and how to measure the full impact- Proven creative frameworks that drive ROAS- How to structure campaigns, audiences, and budgets for sustainable growthWhether you're hitting a ceiling on Meta or ready to diversify channels, this episode will help you build a scalable, profitable YouTube ad engine for your brand.//CHAPTER TITLES:1:30 - Youtubes Golden Moment In DTC6:50 - Conversion Focused Campaigns 14:32 - Automatic Bid Strategy On Youtube19:50 - Time To Scale Your Ads On Google31:38 - Youtube Measurement//SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X WEEKLY UPLOADS!FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: https://x.com/andrewjfaris Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: https://ajfgrowth.com
In this insightful episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry sits down with Jhana Li (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhana-li), founder of Spyglass Ops, to tackle one of the biggest challenges holding back growing businesses: operational constraints. While many entrepreneurs excel at product development and marketing, they often hit a ceiling when it comes to building operational systems and processes. Jhana shares her expertise as a transformational operations consultant who has helped hundreds of seven and eight-figure businesses scale by creating systems that allow founders to work on their business rather than in it.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Introducing Jhana & SpyGlass Ops (04:21) Common Operational Problems Founders Face(07:52) Developing a Strategic Vision to Break Through Bottlenecks(14:39) Setting Yourself Apart From Competitors(17:52) Vision Alignment With Your Team(20:51) Hiring and Onboarding the Right People(32:31) Structuring An Effective Hiring Process(40:28) Coaching a High-Performing Team(46:04) When To Let Underperformers Go(50:43) Final Thoughts—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more
In this timely episode, Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry) sits down with Nick Flint (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-flint-b46063b3/), Director of Email Marketing, to tackle the pressing challenge facing e-commerce brands today: how to maintain profitability amid rising tariffs. As import costs surge, they share actionable strategies for protecting your bottom line without sacrificing growth. Whether you're considering price increases, optimizing marketing spend, or leveraging email to boost customer loyalty, this episode delivers practical solutions you can implement immediately.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Introduction(01:28) Increasing Profitability in the Current Landscape(04:30) Strategies for Princing and Bundling(06:32) Effective Cost-Cutting Measures(11:51) Maximizing Email Marketing Effectiveness(15:06) Final Thoughts—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more
Send us a textIn this episode of Secrets to Scaling Your E-Commerce Brand, Jordan West sits down with returning guest Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce, to dive deep into YouTube ads—one of the most underutilized yet powerful tools for e-commerce brands. If you've been questioning whether YouTube is worth your ad dollars, this episode will change your mind.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why YouTube is the TV of 2025 and how e-commerce brands can leverage itThe truth about incrementality and why last-click attribution is misleadingThe common misconceptions brands have about YouTube adsReal-life case studies of brands scaling profitably on YouTubeA step-by-step breakdown of how to test, optimize, and scale YouTube campaignsWho is Brett Curry? Brett Curry is the CEO & Co-Founder of OMG Commerce, a performance marketing agency specializing in YouTube, Google, Amazon, and retention marketing for high-growth DTC brands and omnichannel retailers. With over a decade of experience helping brands scale profitably, Brett is one of the leading voices in YouTube ads and advanced marketing strategies.He's worked directly with Google, been featured in Google case studies, and has helped countless brands unlock profitable growth through data-driven ad strategies. As a passionate marketer and business leader, Brett believes in blending brand-building with performance marketing—and in this episode, he shares everything you need to know to make YouTube ads work for your brand.Connect with Brett:
In this data-packed episode, Brett Curry and the OMG Commerce team break down the most successful strategies from Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2024. From optimal discount levels to timing strategies, the team shares real insights from hundreds of millions in tracked revenue across Amazon, DTC, and email channels. If you're already planning for next year's holiday season (and you should be), this episode delivers actionable insights you won't want to miss.Key Takeaways:The "sweet spot" for discounts: Amazon sellers saw the best results at 25%+ off, while DTC brands found their optimal range between 15-25% - unless going big at 50%+ (with surprising data about why the middle ground underperforms).Why individual product discounts outperformed site-wide sales across multiple channels, with specific insights about how this impacts Google Shopping ads and conversion rates.The shift to "Cyber 12" - Why the seven days before Black Friday actually outperformed the traditional Cyber 5 period on Amazon, and how to adapt your 2025 strategy accordingly.Critical timing insights for email marketing - Why the ninth email often outperformed earlier messages, and how follow-up campaigns frequently beat initial launches.The combination of broad trends and specific tactical insights makes this a valuable episode for any eCommerce brand looking to improve their holiday season performance in 2025!
In this episode of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast, Brett Curry is joined by Michael Epstein to discuss the resurgence of direct mail as a powerful tool for eCommerce growthThey explore how direct mail is driving retention, building customer loyalty, and even serving as a successful acquisition strategy when used effectively. Throughout, Michael debunks common misconceptions about direct mail—highlighting its effectiveness when paired with data-driven targeting and other marketing channels.Here are some key takeaways from the episode:Direct mail for retention & loyalty: Learn how direct mail can enhance customer retention and build long-term loyalty, especially in today's crowded digital landscape.Direct mail as an acquisition channel: Often overlooked, direct mail can be a highly effective cold acquisition strategy—if you target the right audience.The power of data in direct mail campaigns: By leveraging aggregated data, you can identify high-propensity buyers, refine your targeting, and even create lookalike audiences to improve relevance and engagement.Standing out in the inbox: Direct mail not only adds legitimacy to your brand but also captures attention in ways digital ads often can't.If you're looking to scale your brand—whether through retention, loyalty, or acquisition—this episode provides actionable insights into how direct mail could be the missing piece in your marketing puzzle.
Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce and host of the eCommerce Evolution podcast. Brett shares insights from managing ad campaigns for over 100 growing brands across Google, Amazon, and YouTube. With a background in digital marketing and a passion for understanding human behavior, Brett delves into the psychology behind consumer choices and how businesses can effectively tap into this knowledge to drive growth. Brett also opens up about his personal life, including being a father to eight kids, his deep faith, and his love for building relationships. As a man driven by passion, creativity, and family values, Brett brings a unique perspective on how these elements influence his success in both business and life. This engaging conversation covers everything from marketing ethics to the art of leadership, making it a must-listen for entrepreneurs and leaders alike. Tune in for an episode packed with energy, insights, and personal stories, as Mike and Brett explore what it truly takes to thrive in the world of business and beyond. Website- https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Social Media Links/handles - https://www.instagram.com/thebrettcurry/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/
Josh Hadley is not just the founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce brand; he is also a leading voice in the e-commerce space as the host of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. His professional journey took off at American Airlines' Leadership Development Program, fresh from earning an MBA from the University of Utah. While maintaining his corporate career, Josh and his wife co-founded a custom wedding invitation business, leveraging their unique skill sets in the evenings. Recognizing an opportunity in the Amazon marketplace, they strategically pivoted their venture to create a stationery empire, growing their portfolio to over 1,300 products. Josh relishes the rewarding challenge of balancing business growth with family life in Dallas Texas. Raising three children while building a successful venture with his wife, he exemplifies the possibility of harmonizing personal fulfillment with professional success.In This Conversation We Discuss: [01:10] Discussing actionable ecommerce strategies[02:18] Reflecting on early entrepreneurial spirit[03:15] Inspiring innovative business ideas in college[03:48] Transforming a hobby into a thriving business[04:58] Experimenting with early Facebook Ads[05:33] Confronting scalability challenges[07:00] Adapting and evolving in Amazon[08:17] Developing entrepreneurial intuition[10:11] Advantages of using Amazon[11:55] Cons of Amazon[12:41] Navigating rising Amazon fees[14:04] Understanding revenue dynamics on Amazon[15:27] Leveraging Amazon's logistics efficiency[16:01] Testing product ideas on Amazon[18:06] Strategizing growth with proven Amazon products[18:42] Balancing Amazon and off-platform strategies[21:28] Tracking multi-channel ad performance[23:43] Active management in Amazon business[25:09] Learning tips from Amazon gurus[26:48] Testing on Amazon: fast and cost-effective[29:09] Quickly assessing success with Amazon data[29:48] Unique skill sets of Amazon and Shopify[31:50] Expanding beyond Amazon: preparing for future growth[33:40] Learn more from Josh HadleyResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeStrategies to scale to 8 figures and beyond ecommbreakthrough.com/Education, calendar, and reward prints hadleydesigns.com/Follow Josh Hadley linkedin.com/in/joshhadley/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
In this episode of the E-commerce Evolution Podcast, Brett Curry sits down with Emmett Kilduff, co-founder and CEO of the Fortia Group, to discuss the current M&A climate for e-commerce brands and how to prepare your business for a successful exit. Emmett shares his insights from 25 years of experience in the M&A space, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs looking to maximize their brand's value.Key topics and lessons discussed:- The current M&A climate for e-commerce brands and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on valuations- Understanding the three main types of buyers (strategics, private equity, and aggregators) and tailoring your exit strategy accordingly- The importance of focusing on bottom-line EBITDA margins and subscription-based revenue to increase your brand's attractiveness to potential buyers- Common red flags and discount factors that can negatively impact your brand's valuation, such as poor manufacturing facility scores and supply chain issues- The value of seeking mentorship and advice from experienced professionals who have successfully navigated the M&A process in your industryTune in to learn how you can prepare your e-commerce brand for a successful exit and maximize its value in the current M&A market.
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks to Jimmy Sansone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-sansone-aa80b881/) about the founding story of The Normal Brand.__Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Jimmy's Background(11:42) Early Days of The Normal Brand(15:51) Working with Family (22:09) Expansion Into Retail Stores(25:03) Benefits of Having Your Own Stores(32:25) Mistakes Made Along The Way(34:46) Culture and Core Values(39:34) Future Plans & Merchandising Strategy (42:28) Outro __Show Notes: Jimmy Sansone (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-sansone-aa80b881/ The Normal Brand (Website): https://thenormalbrand.com/ The Normal Brand (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/thenormalbrand/ Patrick Lencioni (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth/ Working Genius: https://www.workinggenius.com/ Hudson Hawk: https://www.hudsonhawk.com/ Ryan Holiday: https://ryanholiday.net/ Supplement Superstore: https://supplementsuperstores.com/ 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/ __Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks to Jeremy Horowitz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyhorowitz1/) about the current state of eCommerce.__Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Chapters: (00:00) Intro(01:58) The State of eCommerce(12:39) Constructing a Healthy P&L(22:48) Would We Buy This Business? (38:38) The Importance of Focusing on Core Customers(43:29) LVMH: The Ultimate Luxury Company(48:44) Outro__Links: Jeremy Horowitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyhorowitz1/ Let's Buy A Biz!: https://www.letsbuyabiz.xyz/ __Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024Episode 263 with Anthony Mink - Cut Your CPA in Half by Asking Better QuestionsEpisode 260 with Preston Rutherford - Lessons From Chubbies with Co-Founder Preston RutherfordEpisode 243 with Jacques Spitzer - Achieving Exit Velocity with YouTube AdsEpisode 228 with Jeremy Horowitz - The State of eCommerce, The Economy, and What To Do Next
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks to Jeff Cohen from Amazon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycohen/) about amazon ads news and trends. __Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Show Notes: (00:00) Introduction (07:54) Vertical Video for Sponsored Brand Video(15:43) Amazon's Facebook Integration (19:27) Prime Video Ads and Sponsored TV(31:33) Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) (39:22) AI's Role In Amazon Advertising (42:15) The Importance of Your Feedback(43:46) Outro __Links: Jeff Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycohen/ __Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Bryan Porter and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024Episode 263 with Anthony Mink - Cut Your CPA in Half by Asking Better QuestionsEpisode 260 with Preston Rutherford - Lessons From Chubbies with Co-Founder Preston RutherfordEpisode 243 with Jacques Spitzer - Achieving Exit Velocity with YouTube AdsEpisode 228 with Jeremy Horowitz - The State of eCommerce, The Economy, and What To Do Next
In this episode, we're heading to the vibrant and bustling eCommerceFuel Live 2024 in New Orleans. Join me, Kurt Elster, for raw, unscripted conversations with some of the biggest names in eCommerce. Get ready to hear from Brett Curry of OMGcommerce, Elaine Eason at QuietLight, Eulalie Cook from Tadpull, Jimmy Kim of Sendlane, and the incredibly talented copywriter Lianna Patch. We'll also dive into insights with Taylor Holiday from Common Thread Collective, among other notable guests. This episode is all about getting to the heart of eCommerce - the unfiltered, real-world experiences and strategies from those who breathe life into this industry every day. So, tune in and get ready to absorb wisdom and stories that you won't find anywhere else.Highlights:Exclusive, unscripted interviews with eCommerce expertsA deep dive into the unpolished, real side of the eCommerce worldInsights and stories from top industry professionalsShow LinksECF LiveSponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCUIntelligemsNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks to Brayn Porter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbryanporter/) about how to build a brand on Amazon. __Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Show Notes: (00:00) Introduction(04:11) Simple Modern's Founding Story(17:42) Demand Capture and Paid Ads(24:40) Building A Brand On Amazon(40:40) Transitioning To a 1P Seller on Amazon(46:23) Outro__Links: Kyle Fraughton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbryanporter/ Simple Modern: https://www.simplemodern.com/ __Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024Episode 263 with Anthony Mink - Cut Your CPA in Half by Asking Better QuestionsEpisode 260 with Preston Rutherford - Lessons From Chubbies with Co-Founder Preston RutherfordEpisode 243 with Jacques Spitzer - Achieving Exit Velocity with YouTube AdsEpisode 228 with Jeremy Horowitz - The State of eCommerce, The Economy, and What To Do Next
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks about the parallels between parenting and running a business. __Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Show Notes: (00:00) Introduction (03:12) Lesson 1 - Where All Making It Up As We Go(06:58) Lesson 2 - You're Never Really Ready(09:19) Lesson 3 - Listen and Communicate Clearly In Multiple Ways(12:17) Lesson 4 - Admit When You're Wrong(14:39) Lesson 5 - You Might Want A Coach(19:39) Lesson 6 - Be All In(22:52) Outro __Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024Episode 263 with Anthony Mink - Cut Your CPA in Half by Asking Better QuestionsEpisode 260 with Preston Rutherford - Lessons From Chubbies with Co-Founder Preston RutherfordEpisode 243 with Jacques Spitzer - Achieving Exit Velocity with YouTube AdsEpisode 228 with Jeremy Horowitz - The State of eCommerce, The Economy, and What To Do Next
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks to Kyle Fraughton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylefraughton/) about ambassador programs and the power of UGC. __Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Show Notes: (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Kyle's Background (03:53) Authentic - The Word of the Year(05:55) Is UGC Dead? (10:51) The Digital Age Version of Word of Mouth(13:32) Strategies To Facilitate Word of Mouth(15:26) What Does A Good Ambassador Program Do?(16:16) Influencer Program vs. Ambassador Program(26:08) How To Set Up An Ambassador Program(34:50) Ambassadors and Ads(38:41) More About Get Roster(43:06) Outro__Links: Kyle Fraughton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylefraughton/ Roster: https://www.getroster.com/__Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024Episode 263 with Anthony Mink - Cut Your CPA in Half by Asking Better QuestionsEpisode 260 with Preston Rutherford - Lessons From Chubbies with Co-Founder Preston RutherfordEpisode 243 with Jacques Spitzer - Achieving Exit Velocity with YouTube AdsEpisode 228 with Jeremy Horowitz - The State of eCommerce, The Economy, and What To Do Next
Brett Curry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/) talks to Sean Frank (http://twitter.com/SeanEcom/) about what it takes to win as a DTC brand in 2024. __Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!__Show Notes: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) The Operators Podcast (06:30) Ridge's Background(09:38) What To Expect For DTC Brands In 2024(16:08) What Does It Take To Win In 2024(25:13) What Channels Is Sean Most Excited For In 2024(30:15) How To Grow Profitably (38:52) Expanding Your Product Line(43:44) Outro__Links: Sean Frank: http://twitter.com/SeanEcom/ Ridge: https://ridge.com/ The Operators Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operators/id1684446059__Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ __Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, Trevor Crump, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, and more. __Other episodes you might enjoy: Episode 266 with Cody Wittick - Influencer Marketing and How To Create a Creative Flywheel in 2024Episode 263 with Anthony Mink - Cut Your CPA in Half by Asking Better QuestionsEpisode 260 with Preston Rutherford - Lessons From Chubbies with Co-Founder Preston RutherfordEpisode 243 with Jacques Spitzer - Achieving Exit Velocity with YouTube AdsEpisode 228 with Jeremy Horowitz - The State of eCommerce, The Economy, and What To Do Next
Brett Curry is the CEO and Co-founder of OMG Commerce, a performance marketing agency working with top DTC e-commerce brands like Native, BOOM! by Cindy Joseph, Organifi, and more. As CEO, Brett is responsible for supporting specialists in developing and improving key strategies and methodologies. As a thought leader in the e-commerce industry, he is a repeat presenter at top industry events, such as IRCE, Traffic & Conversion Summit, and Content & Commerce. Brett also hosts eCommerce Evolution, a podcast focused on helping aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs grow their businesses. In this episode… In the ever-expanding realm of e-commerce, being an Amazon-first brand comes with its challenges and opportunities. What are some actionable steps to ensure your brand survives and thrives in a competitive marketplace? To significantly elevate your brand presence and drive sales, e-commerce specialist Brett Curry advises optimizing your brand presence, utilizing Google Ads to direct traffic, and exploring external marketing channels. Maximizing your brand identity on Amazon ensures your product line is comprehensive, cohesive, and well-defined. To do this, incorporate a brand name, mission, vision, and values to resonate with your target audience before leveraging external marketing sources such as Google Ads. By refining your Amazon funnel, you enhance your optimal conversion rates. Brett explains while Amazon is a powerhouse, diversifying your marketing channels is a strategic move. Don't be afraid to experiment with various marketing platforms like Facebook ads, Instagram, and YouTube, which drive traffic back to your Amazon store. Join Josh Hadley on this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast where he is joined by Brett Curry, the CEO and Co-founder of OMG Commerce, to discuss strategies for increasing brand sales DTC and on Amazon. Brett emphasizes the importance of brand identity, external marketing, and experimenting with different opportunities to grow your brand. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.com Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Brett Curry on LinkedIn | Website | Podcast Special Mention(s): Adam Heist on LinkedIn Kevin King on LinkedIn Michael Gerber on LinkedIn The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath Sunsama Nik Sharma on LinkedIn Moiz Ali on LinkedIn Jason Goldberg on LinkedIn Scot Wingo on LinkedIn Jason & Scot Show Related Episode(s): “Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast “Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-Myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast “Increase Organic Amazon Ranking Through Google Ads” with Tyler Gregg on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
We had a fascinating conversation with Brett Curry, the CEO of OMG Commerce, a renowned marketing agency. Together, we explored the dynamic world of digital marketing and some unexpected influencer insights.Brett enlightened us on the immense potential YouTube offers to brands of all sizes. He emphasized the platform's unique ability to engage audiences and provided valuable tips for small brands looking to make a big impact.We delved into the effectiveness of long-form content and its role in building trust and authority within your audience, which is often overlooked in today's fast-paced digital landscape.Brett also shared his thoughts on the evolving landscape of SEO in ecommerce and talks about if it is worth it or not...We also dive into Brett's take on Deion Sanders, aka "Coach Prime." As an influencer, Coach Prime has not only made a significant impact in the college football world but has also provided marketers with a lesson in innovation and differentiation.This episode is a must-listen for marketers seeking to harness the power of YouTube, explore long-form content strategies, adapt to the changing SEO landscape, and draw inspiration from unexpected influencers like Deion Sanders. Tune in for invaluable insights and fresh perspectives from Brett Curry, a distinguished expert in digital marketing.Please connect with Trevor on social media. You can find him anywhere @thetrevorcrump
Today, I have my good friend Brett Curry back on the show. Brett runs OMG Commerce, which is an ecommerce agency that specializes in PPC advertising. In this episode, we discuss a way to advertise your products on Google that is about as hands off as it gets. And, it works really well for ecommerce stores. If you aren’t running Google Performance Max ads yet, you should give it a shot. What You’ll Learn What’s working in the world of advertising right now Which ad platforms are converting the best depending on what you sell How to set up Google […] The post 493: The Easiest, Maintainable Way To Run Ads For Your Online Store With Brett Curry appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Do you want to level up leadership in your agency and empower your team? Providing resources and training to your leadership team is important in helping build their confidence and creating a trickle-down effect to the rest of the team. Today's guest believes it all starts with the hiring process and creating an agency that is desirable to work for. He is on the show sharing how he and his agency business partner maintain a balanced relationship that benefits the agency and how they've created an agency that is in high demand not only by clients but by protective employees as well. Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a performance marketing agency that manages YouTube, Google, and Amazon campaigns for growing ecommerce brands. They're a Google Premiere partner and Amazon partner. Brett is also the host of two ecommerce podcasts Spicy Curry and Ecommerce Evolution, where he highlights what's new and coming in e-commerce. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating balance with your agency business partner. Cultivating leadership and empowering your team. 2-step strategy taking e-commerce brands to the next level. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM Sponsors and Resources Would you like to convert more prospects into clients, charge what you're worth, and maximize profits? Check out our free video training all about pricing, building a sales team, and getting the owner out of sales so they can focus on profitability. Head over toAgencyMastery360.com/covert Listen to our Smart Agency podcast episode with Chris Brewer, OMG Commerce where he shares 4 major agency sales mistakes and the systems you need to sales success. Pivoting Away from the Full-Service Agency Model For as long as he can remember, Brett has been captivated by the world of advertising and marketing. Even while on vacation, he can be found diving into the latest marketing books and publications. His passion was sparked early on when he discovered direct-response marketing gurus like J. Abrahams and Dan Kennedy in his teens. Though the mediums may have changed over the years, as an agency owner he has maintained that intrinsic drive to understand what makes great marketing. Brett and his partner first started the agency in 2010. By then, he had a successful career in marketing and owned a company focused on print, TV, radio, and direct mail. The agency started a project to try their luck with online advertising. They started with local Google map optimization for businesses and was a hit right away. With time, they started doing website design, copywriting, and TV advertising. However, it quickly became too much and they pivoted away from that full-service model. It was time to drop some services and focus exclusively on an area where they truly shined. The clear answer was search marketing. It combined all the things they were really good at as a team, so they went all in. Right away they formed some key partnerships and started working with ecommerce clients. Creating Balance with Your Agency Business Partner Starting out, both Brett and his partner had existing businesses to lead, so balancing the agency became a challenge. How could they each utilize their skill sets and still work as a team? They share the most important value which is their trust in marketing and leadership style. When it comes to their individual strengths, Brett is really good at pitches and leading teams while his partner loves everything about the sales process and is very good about following up. This is how they complement each other and divide the workload. For agency owners with co-founders, Brett recommends having very clear expectations about what each one brings to the table. It's good to have this in writing from the beginning instead of figuring it out along the road. In fact, this is something they still revisit 16 years later when they talk about how their roles need to shift every couple of years as the agency grows. The most important thing is having a good understanding of each partner's personality and areas of genius. Get clear about how you'll work together and which decisions you can make individually and which must include all partners. Cultivating Agency Leadership and Building a Great Team For Brett, everything rises and falls on good leadership. To ensure he's creating the best conditions to build great team leaders, he leads a monthly leadership development training open to everyone in the agency. He's a big believer in providing the right resources and training to empower people to make decisions. This is the fastest way to prevent a bottleneck where every decision has to be run by you. Having good leaders working alongside you ensures they can make decisions. It's not easy to do for agency owners. We love to solve problems! But you need to show people you trust them to make decisions. Finding and training great leaders starts with the hiring process. Brett is proud of his agency's process and the type of people their culture attracts. They've had some disastrous experiences with past hires, which have mostly traced back to hiring friends of friends. They've since learned a lot from their mistakes and made great key hires who have been with the agency for a long time. How to attract the right people to your agency team. Brett loves podcasting and speaking at events and admits he would do it just for fun. However, he says a really cool benefit of having a podcast and being a regular speaker at industry events is not only attracting clients but also attracting employees, too. 2-Step Strategy to Take eCommerce Brands to the Next Level Brett declares YouTube as one of the fastest-growing and most used platforms by younger generations. If you want to learn or research something, YouTube is the place to go. It has reach and targetability so you can be really specific about what you want to reach. As opposed to other platforms where the video is just doing part of the work, on YouTube the video is everything. YouTube videos must interrupt, grab attention, overcome objections, demonstrate the product, get the viewer to take action, and have the right pacing. Furthermore, it's important to understand video ad campaign structure to identify how to bid, measure, and look at things to get the most out of your video. It's not enough to measure direct conversions. Many people watch an ad and then go to Amazon rather than click through and purchase directly. Owned by Google, YouTube holds all the search behavioral data you need. They've been collecting the data for decades and you can tap into that keyword search behavior and target people based on that. Build your audience based on what people search on Google so they'll see your ad. YouTube really understands audiences and creatives. Brett has witnessed many shifts in the marketing game over the years. However, he still thinks email remains as powerful as ever. It's a good way to warm someone up to your brand and cultivate them into a great client before they buy. Once they do buy, it's also a great way to get them ready to get the most out of the product. It basically facilitates repeat purchases and product launch sequences. Put them together for a strategy that takes brands to the next level. YouTube ads are a great way to get people introduced to a product and send them to a landing page to opt-in to an email list. Then, use email to close the deal. In fact, in Brett's opinion, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand email should be responsible for 30% to 45% of revenue. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? If you want to be around amazing agency owners that can see what you may not be able to see and help you grow your agency, go to Agency Mastery 360. Our agency growth program enables you to take a 360-degree view of your agency and gain mastery of the 3 pillar systems (attract, convert, scale) so you can create predictability, wealth, and freedom.
On today's Lunch With Norm, we are with the CEO of OMG Commerce, Brett Curry! We discuss untapped growth opportunities - 5 powerful strategies you're likely missing. Find out how effective Google is to Amazon ads in driving traffic and sales on the platform. Our guest and his team manage Google, YouTube, and Amazon ad campaigns for growing eCommerce brands. This episode is brought to you by Post Purchase Pro Post Purchase PRO specializes in helping Amazon sellers create more sales, ranking, and reviews through post purchase marketing. Finally your email marketing can be actively managed by professionals with over 30 years experience so you can focus on running your business. Increase repeat purchases, drive better organic search term ranking, get more reviews, and build a real asset. For more information visit https://www.postpurchasepro.com/lunch This episode is brought to you by VAA Philippines VAA is the world's only company specializing in Virtual Assistant services for Amazon sellers. We invest significant resources in our VAs, including a thorough screening and selection process, intensive month-long Amazon training for accepted candidates, ongoing professional development, and a warm, supportive community. You can rely on your VA as a dedicated employee who will deliver consistently high-quality work on an efficient, ongoing basis. And that means peace of mind for you. For more information visit https://www.vaaphilippines.com/ This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more. For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is brought to you by Jeff Schick Legal Protect your business from legal threats that could severely disrupt your normal business operations. I designed my monthly retainer plan with the sellers in mind, because I've been in your shoes. For a very low, monthly retainer of $89, Get access to Amazon attorney Jeff Schick. Mention Lunch with Norm and receive 50% off the first 2 months. For more information visit https://jeffschick.com – drive online sales, increase conversions and help build your brand. This episode of Lunch with Norm is sponsored by Surgo Marketing. Ready to take your brand to the next level on TikTok and Instagram? Surgo Marketing specializes in helping entrepreneurs and coaches build a profitable brand on TikTok and IG in less than 90 days. With Surgo Marketing, you can build your brand, create incredible video content, and increase leads without spending a dime on ad spend. Visit surgomarketing.com today and elevate your brand. This episode is brought to you by Rebaid. Attention sellers and brand owners! Are you looking for a way to reach more shoppers and promote your products? Try Rebaid! Rebaid's platform connects you with shoppers looking for great deals on exciting new products. We make it easy to offer promotional deals and handle rebate payments with seamless redemption and efficient processing. Don't just take our word for it, see why we have an Excellent rating on Trustpilot® and rave reviews from thousands of satisfied customers. Increase your sales and reach more shoppers with Rebaid today! For more information visit https://www.rebaid.com In this episode, the CEO of OMG Commerce, Brett Curry, is here. Today, we discussuntapped growth opportunities - 5 powerful strategies you're likely missing. He and his team manage Google, YouTube, and Amazon ad campaigns for growing eCommerce brands. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Rebaid, VAA Philippines, Post Purchase Pro, Surgo Marketing, Jeff Schick Legal and HONU Worldwide. *All conversations and information exchanged on the Lunch with Norm podcast or interaction on the Lunch with Norm Website is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not confuse this with advice or direction with your business per se. Always do your own research before following advice from any podcast/website. Amazon's Terms of Service is always changing. Make sure you are following relevant up-to-date information.
Today I have a very special guest, Brett Curry with OMG Commerce. We will be breaking down YouTube at the highest level, from two experts in the game. You've heard on previous episodes from Lomi and Shady Rays and Dr. Squatch on what is possible when you can harness YouTube as a channel to get new eyeballs on your brand. Brett and I will also be co-presenting at Google LA on September 14th if you are a brand wanting to learn more about what it takes to reach exit velocity with your ads on YouTube.
In digital marketing, speed is important. We're testing headlines, copy, subject lines, and display ads. But sometimes, when building more significant campaigns and making a big investment or push, you need to assess your copy more thoroughly. This episode will help you do that! For our Summer Speaker Series, we have Brett Curry of OMG Commerce presenting to a room full of Founders and Entrepreneurs at the Blue Ribbon Mastermind. His company oversees the spending of about a hundred million dollars across platforms every year. That means he has access to a lot of data! What video ads have the best view rates? What ads have the best conversion rates? What landing pages work? And from this wealth of data and experience, Brett shares how to test your Ad copy to ensure it will win every time! You can also use these tests to analyze and look at why something did or didn't work after the fact. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit LINKS Brett Curry, OMG Commerce, https://www.omgcommerce.com/ One of Brett's courses with Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/google-pmax-blueprint/ Ezra Firestone, https://smartmarketer.com/about/ Blue Ribbon Mastermind, https://smartmarketer.com/mastermind/
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Are you guilty of making one of the biggest agency sales mistakes? Do you rely too much on referrals? Do you have three channels working to find new prospects and fill your pipeline? Without this, you're always playing catch-up leaving no time for working on growth. A lack of systems hinders your agency's growth by keeping the owner tied to daily operations. As today's guest learned the hard way, you can't rely too much on any one specific channel of lead generation. He shares the lessons he learned on maintaining a balance and working hard to set up the different channels to secure new leads. He also recalls the pitfalls and mistakes made as well as the ways he learned to set up his agency sales team for success. Chris Brewer is the cofounder of OMG Commerce, a digital agency that's highly experienced in crafting Google search ads designed to target traffic that converts. Their team is really connected to the Google ecosystem and knows what's new and noteworthy, what's tested, and what's not quite ready for primetime. In this interview, we'll discuss: 4 biggest sales mistakes growing your digital agency 3 systems to setup for agency sales success. The worst and best day in an agency owner's life. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher | Radio FM Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Pivoting to the Agency Service Offering with Market Demands Chris and his business partner Brett Curry are both serial entrepreneurs and accidental agency owners. In 2009, after selling his business and feeling miserable about it, Chris attended the Dan Kennedy Super Conference in Dallas. This conference was a great place to network and Chris actually left with a pretty good idea for a new business he later presented to Brett. They started selling Google Maps optimizations to local businesses. That first year they sold $30K worth of optimizations. This allowed them to pivot to other areas which provided opportunities for repeat business. They turned their Google Maps model into SEO and PPC and continued to grow their agency in other service areas. Their most recent focus is on eCommerce. 4 Sales Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Digital Agency With such a long history in the business, Chris is embarrassed to admit it was only eight years ago he realized he needed to get out of sales. Now he shares mistakes made while growing his agency: Not focusing on outbound. When the agency was growing, it seemed there was no need to focus on outbound. However, there came a time when the inbound pipeline dried up and they scrambled to hire for outbound sales. This is reactionary and, as Chris says, “hindsight's always wonderful in agency land.” Jason recommends a 3-channel approach to lead generation: inbound, outbound, and a strategic partnership. Relying on referrals. Chris and his partner worked hard to establish themselves as a reliable and trustworthy partner. With that kind of reputation, other agencies felt comfortable sending them referrals. However, if most of your strategic partners are other agencies, they'll hold onto business when things get slow for them. Conferences and events. Before the pandemic, conferences were the place to network since all the big brands were usually there. As we've seen, things change quickly so it's important not to rely heavily on events you haveno control over. Lead gen companies. They turned to the many emails they regularly got from lead gen companies coming after their agency. In the end, however, the ones they chose didn't play out too well. It was a disappointing experience, but he still believes in outbound. 3 Systems to Set Up Your Agency Sales Team's Success By now, Chris has figured out what he does best and the value he brings to the agency. At some point, he felt he wanted to share the spotlight and get approval. More recently, he decided he wanted to step back and do what he does best, which is relationships and connecting with people in a non-sales way. An owner always sells better than an outside hire. There are various reasons for this, but Chris thinks it starts with compensation. An owner will just step into a conversation and make sure they're getting the right kind of clients. They're in no rush to meet a sales quota or specific commission, so they can properly separate prospects from suspects. Additionally, they have a high degree of credibility and trust which helps put people at ease. There are certain things an owner can teach their team to attract and covert clients: Agency-specific experience isn't necessary; nuances of the agency business and service offering can be learned. Your sales team can navigate sales calls when you prepare them with responses to the common sales objections. Pass along success stories accumulated from the years of being an agency owner in order to share with future prospects. It's an integral piece to making prospects feel like they're in a conversation rather than being sold. Once you set up these systems to tackle the challenges of training an effective sales team, they won't even need you anymore. What is the Worst and Best Day in an Agency Owner's Life? The day they can finally exit day-to-day operations is the best and worst day for an agency owner. You walk around realizing your team doesn't need you and can handle things on their own. It's the best day because now your business is scalable; and the worst day, short-term, until you realize the agency still needs you in a different way. Maybe you don't want to exit and maybe you do, but it's important to have the choice. Also, it's something you'll need to do even if you want to take a vacation. Has it been years since the last time you took even two weeks off? Do you think the business will come crashing down if you're not there to put out the fires? Something's probably wrong if that's the case. Be more productive in the things that'll move you forward Most entrepreneurs can relate to the feeling of having so many ideas you end up all over the place. Chris says that's how he's made money but he also admits this also makes him his own worst enemy. If you're trying to focus on certain projects, Chris recommends not making any big changes all at once. Start with one thing and give it some time to see if it works. Also, figure out your why before you start. Have a clear reason why this new thing you're working on is important to you and then find an accountability partner. If you're planning to try time-blocking, you need someone to keep you accountable for that and attach a personal or financial penalty. For instance, when Chris was writing a book, he told his wife he'd put $500 in her account if he didn't get up at 7:00 AM to work on it. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? If you want to be around amazing agency owners that can see what you may not be able to see and help you grow your agency, go to Agency Mastery 360. Our agency growth program helps you take a 360-degree view of your agency and gain mastery of the 3 pillar systems (attract, convert, scale) so you can create predictability, wealth, and freedom.
If you want to dive deeper into Google Ads, then 1) You're smart, and 2) You're in the right place. Over a billion shopping experiences happen across Google daily, yet Google Ads is frequently under-optimized by even the most successful businesses and brands. In this super helpful two-part series, Brett Curry of OMG Commerce breaks down how to get more from Google and see better results. You'll hear about the four pillars; Google Search, Google Performance Max (Google Shopping), ReMarketing, and Top Of Funnel (YouTube) Ads. You'll gain more understanding of the THREE types of campaigns that will help you create more stability and predictability for your business. Go back to Episode 149 if you missed Part 1 in this series. Want to dive deeper into Google Ads? Check out the All New Smart Google Ads course! https://smartmarketer.com/smart-google-ads/ Links Brett Curry https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ Brett's other course with Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/google-pmax-blueprint/ Ezra Firestone, https://smartmarketer.com/about/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit.
Are you under-optimizing Google Ads? Did you know there are over a billion shopping experiences across Google daily?! Marketers talk a lot about META, but at Smart Marketer, we also talk about how we can't just rely on one platform for your business. In this super helpful mini-series, Brett Curry of OMG Commerce breaks down how to get more from Google and see better results. You'll hear about the four pillars; Google Search, Google Performance Max (Google Shopping), ReMarketing, and Top Of Funnel (YouTube) Ads. You'll gain more understanding of the THREE types of campaigns that will help you create more stability and predictability for your business. Remember to subscribe (or follow) this Podcast so you don't miss Part 2. Want to dive deeper into Google Ads? Check out the All New Smart Google Ads course! https://smartmarketer.com/smart-google-ads/ Links Brett Curry https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ Brett's other course with Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/google-pmax-blueprint/ Ezra Firestone, https://smartmarketer.com/about/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit.
Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a performance-driven e-commerce marketing agency. OMG helps e-commerce brands accelerate growth by utilizing Google, YouTube, and Amazon ads and full Amazon brand management. Brett is an entrepreneur, online marketer, e-commerce strategist, and speaker who is passionate about helping companies grow through creative marketing efforts. He hosts the Spicy Curry Podcast and eCommerce Evolution Podcast, highlighting what's new and next in e-commerce. In this episode… The digital landscape is a challenge for many brands due to its hyper-competitive nature. So how can you accelerate growth and drive results through world-class online marketing? For a brand to thrive online, Brett Curry recommends partnering with an agency that will help you uncover new possibilities and digital products. Thanks to OMG Commerce, brands can now enjoy world-class strategies and tactics to break through the online clutter and grow their brand. Today, Brett's sharing tips to help e-commerce companies grow and other strategies for business success. Learn more in this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast as Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Brett Curry, the CEO of OMG Commerce. Brett talks about OMG Commerce and how it has evolved, tips to create lasting partnerships, the power of email marketing, and key culture hires that shaped his business.
Hey there! Today I interview Brett Curry, Founder of OMG Commerce. His agency has run ads for some of the biggest direct-to-consumer brands on the planet, including Native Deodorant which was sold to P&G for $100M cash.We talk about what it's like managing ads now for a $300B company, his experience building an agency over the past 21 years, and even what it's like to do all this with 8 kids!Here's Brett's agency: OMG CommerceGet your ticket to join us this June: SellerCon
Founder Dash is here, and it's free to use! Better understand your data and get started for free today.In this episode of Adspend, we are joined by Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce, to discuss the importance of understanding the differences between Facebook and YouTube ads, measuring campaign success, and optimizing non-branded ads on Amazon. We also delve into the topic of SEO and the significance of branded search. Tune in to learn more from Brett's expertise in e-commerce marketing.Connect with Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/Oh. And before we forget...Join 20,000+ of the best ecommerce marketers + operators and get marketing breakdowns, expert advice, and insider marketing resources straight to your inbox, right here.Connect with us on social!
If you're wondering how you to market your business with Google and YouTube Ads and start generating some leads and sales for your business, you don't want to miss this episode.Brett Curry from OMG Commerce joins Matt in this episode to talk about some of the latest trends in Google and YouTube Advertising so you can get the most out of your campaigns.ABOUT BRETTBrett is a seasoned entrepreneur, digital marketer and podcast host. He leads an 8-Figure ad agency of Google, YouTube and Amazon marketing rockstars. Brett is also the father of 8 children, and a basketball coach.Here's a summary of the great stuff that we cover in this show:YouTube has 2 billion active monthly users, making it a great platform for e-commerce entrepreneurs. There is a perceived barrier to entry when it comes to testing on YouTube, as people don't know how to go about doing so. Creative is important on YouTube, as the video needs to be interesting enough to get someone to click.YouTube is a good platform for both demand generation and capture. Remarketing to already existing customers is also an effective strategy on YouTube.On YouTube, videos as short as 30 seconds can be used for awareness, while longer form videos such as one to three minutes are better for conversions.Videos over 3 minutes long may incur a cost from YouTube, yet they could still be effective if they convert well.When it comes to ROAS, Google is typically higher due to being closer to the purchase than YouTube. However, it's important to remember that YouTube feeds other campaigns and its role should not be overlooked.Once a user clicks on your ad and is taken to your landing page, they need to feel like they are in the right place, with a headline that is congruent to what was seen in the video. Additionally, there should be more selling on the landing page, outlining benefits and features as well as video and social proof.Brett recommends building out a strong bottom of the funnel with search, shopping, and remarketing on the Google side first. Start testing a lander with Facebook before moving to YouTube with a minimum budget of $5-10K per month. A customer acquisition cost of $50-100 should be anticipated for direct conversions.Google Performance Max is a single campaign channel that encompasses all Google channels such as search, shopping, display, discovery, YouTube, and Maps. It replaces Smart Shopping for eCommerce brands and encourages advertisers to focus more on creative like images, product listings, and optimized videos.For complete show notes, transcript and links to our guest, check out our website: www.ecommerce-podcast.com.
Is it too late to make money on Amazon? Good question. The opportunity is different, but some would argue it's better! If you feel you missed the Amazon Gold rush, this episode is for you because Amazon is still 38 to 50% of all e-commerce. Brett Curry, Amber Norell (Director of Amazon, OMG Commerce), and Trenton Bodenbach (Amazon Advertising lead, OMG Commerce) discuss the two paths you can take on this mega platform (and what your focus should ultimately be). “Brett Curry and OMG Commerce are hands down the best in the business when it comes to Amazon ads and channel management. They've helped us grow our Amazon business to over 15% of our total yearly revenue (from $0 to $6 million)” Ezra Firestone. This episode is an excerpt from Smart Marketer's course, Smart Amazon ECommerce. You can check that out here, https://smartmarketer.com/smart-amazon-ecommerce/. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Brett Curry https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ OMG Commerce https://www.omgcommerce.com/services/google-search?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGE95-iIoatTwJtW-nirDeHUVtWep6DAS1MHwd9THJAggj0EUl_7a-YaAi-EEALw_wcB Brett's course with Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/google-pmax-blueprint/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/
Video ads are mainstream advertising these days and when it comes to video platforms, Youtube is the big boss, with billions of active users globally. So, what's stopping you from running your ads in it? In this episode, we have as our guest a Youtube expert with an entrepreneurial and marketing background in e-commerce, CEO of OMG Commerce, a marketing agency specializing in Youtube ads, Google ads and Amazon ads, Brett Curry. He'll walk us through the process of creating Youtube ads, from start up until how to make your ads rank. Expect some tips and some nuggets and actionable recommendations you can immediately implement to leverage and scale up your Amazon brand through Youtube ads. In This Episode: [01:40] Welcoming Brett Curry, CEO and founder of OMG Commerce [04:30] Why Youtube ads? [08:35] Do you need a Youtube channel to leverage your Youtube ads? [12:40] Channel art [24:10] Growth of Youtube and impact of premium and free accounts. [26:20] Assets you can use as ads. [31:35] First steps [33:45] Sponsored brand video at Youtube. [39:00] True view ads and targeting options. [44:00] Google ads interface. Guest Links and References: Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrettCurry LinkediN: www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry Podcast: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ecommerce-evolution-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spicy-curry/id1619346085 Book References: The Bible Made To Stick by Chip & Dan Heath Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/
Are you ready to become a more intentional and authentic leader? Learn from our guest, Brett Curry's inspiring stories, practical strategies, and expert advice on leading with integrity and staying rooted in your values.Here's some of the great stuff that we cover in this show:Brett Curry has been in the digital marketing industry for a long time and has seen many changes. Throughout his journey, he has learned many lessons - one of the most important being to hire people who will fit into the company culture. He also believes in training and supporting employees so they can reach their full potential.Brett highlights the importance of being authentic as a leader. People can tell when you're not being genuine and that if you have the right team, they will appreciate your transparency.Brett discusses the importance of delegation in parenting and business. He and his wife always wanted a big family and they have eight kids who are being homeschooled. They believe that having a strong relationship is key to their success as a family.In order to stay centered, Brett has restructured his diet, regulates his sleep, and uses a five minute journal. What really matters in life is something that Brett learned at a young age after losing his mother to cancer.-----------------------ABOUT BRETTBrett is a seasoned entrepreneur, digital marketer and podcast host. He leads an 8-Figure ad agency of Google, YouTube and Amazon marketing rockstars. Brett is also the father of 8 children, and a basketball coach.-----------------------For complete show notes, transcript and links to our guest, check out our website: www.pushtobemore.com.
In this power-packed episode, Brett Curry shares the "Quick Hit Tips" you'll need under your belt if you want to win with Performance Max in 2023. But there's so much more in his conversation with Molly Pittman. You'll hear how your job as a Marketer is shifting and why that's Okay, and you'll also hear about the mindset you need to find opportunities and thrive. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has gone above and beyond what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode on your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links Brett Curry https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ OMG Commerce https://www.omgcommerce.com/services/google-search?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGE95-iIoatTwJtW-nirDeHUVtWep6DAS1MHwd9THJAggj0EUl_7a-YaAi-EEALw_wcB Brett's course with Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/google-pmax-blueprint/ Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/
“I'm a big believer in Google. I'm also a big believer in Amazon because if someone's going to shop online, they're going to one of those two places, Google or Amazon. So, I think now's the time to get really good at the paid side of both those platforms.” – Brett CurryIn today's episode, we welcome back, Brett Curry. Brett discusses the importance of having a great product, diversifying your traffic sources, and being careful not to rely on any one channel too heavily. He shares some thoughts on the current state of E-commerce and how it's still growing despite challenging times. He recommends that if someone has the skill to build a Shopify store and can run Facebook ads, YouTube ads, or Instagram ads, it is better to build up a business on Shopify and then take their products to Amazon.[00:01 - 00:46] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!For the first part of my interview with Brett, tune in to last Monday's episode [00:47 - 10:08] Drive Traffic To Your E-Commerce Store Using Podcasts And YouTubeSetting up your business with a good product, diversifying your traffic sources, and focusing on customer needsE-commerce is still growing, but it's been difficult in recent years due to inflation, supply chain issues, and pandemic spikes in demandDemand generation is the process of creating demand for a product or service that no one is currently searching forGoogle is good at both demand capture through search and demand generation through display and YouTubeIt is better to build up a business in Shopify and then take your products to Amazon [10:09 - 14:54] Closing SegmentBrett shares his resources for getting customer testimonials and visits his website at OMG Commerce!Connect with Brett (links below)Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted! Key Quotes:“It's better to build up a business and then take your products to Amazon. Once you've got a brand established and people are looking for you, and now Amazon just accelerates your growth. I think it's a little better than starting on Amazon and then trying to go off Amazon.” - Brett Curry“It's so important to have testimonials and to have user generated content or written testimonials.” - Brett CurryConnect with BrettWebsite: OMG CommerceLinkedIn: Brett Curry Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting
Need to diversify your online advertising? Wondering how to leverage Google's entire ecosystem to reach more people? To discover how to get started with the Google Performance Max ads solution, I interview Brett Curry. Guest: Brett Curry | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/538 Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“If you got a compelling offer, you got a compelling landing page, you got a good product, we can turn on ads and scale up or down based on what you need. It's quick and it's responsive. And so, I still believe in SEO.” – Brett CurryIn today's episode, we welcome, Brett Curry. Brett is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker, but first and foremost he's an entrepreneur. Brett's passion is helping eCommerce companies grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. Brett is the author of the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify and the creator of the Smart Google and YouTube Traffic Course in partnership with Ezra Firestone. The majority of his time is spent running an online marketing agency and leading an amazing team of talented marketers. [00:01 - 04:38] Who is Brett Curry?Zack introduces his guest, Brett Curry!Brett is the founder of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency that helps brands grow their online presence[04:39 - 14:41] SEO Is Still Important To Be A Successful Online BusinessSEO is still important, but it can be hard to keep up with the changes in the digital worldTo be successful, you need a good product, good service, and a unique selling propositionYou need to know your market and understand what they're looking forGoogle ads are a great way to track how effective your campaigns areBranding is important for small businesses, both online and off, and it can impact everything from the positioning of a product to the tone of a company's communication[14:42 - 27:51] Persuade Customers To Buy Through Effect Marketing Campaigns“Building a Story Brand” by Donald Miller“Made to Stick” by Chip and Dan HeathBrett recommends using video in marketing to create a celebrity factor for businesses and individuals and to persuade customers to buy products or servicesHe discusses how successful companies were able to expand their brands[27:52 - 33:48] Closing SegmentBrett offers his advice on how to grow your businessConnect with Brett (links below)Join us for Tactical Friday!Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted! Key Quotes:“Brand is really, really important. The brand shows who you are and who you're for, because I think someone wants to see themselves in the product or service.” - Brett Curry“Marketing comes down to branding and positioning and then offers.” - Brett CurryConnect with BrettWebsite: OMG CommerceLinkedIn: Brett CurryDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click
Hiring, Firing, Managing - It's all a part of business, and for most business owners, it's our LEAST favorite part. But for the rare entrepreneur like Brett Curry, it just comes naturally. In this episode, we'll dive into his journey to building an agency with over 70 employees and what he would recommend for teams large and small to improve success from the start. If you want to learn more about Brett and OMGCommerce, visit https://www.omgcommerce.com/ If you want to learn how I can help you grow your local business or local marketing agency, visit https://alliebloyd.com
What's the Story is a podcast full of stories about faith and courage from everyday people. In this episode, Brett Curry joins Matt to talk about his Christian journey, the heartbreak of his mother dying of cancer and the joy of parenting 8 kids.If you've ever been through a tough time, this podcast is for you. It will inspire you and give you hope that no matter what life throws your way, you can come out stronger on the other side because God is good.In this episode, Matt and Brett dig into:Friendship and ask if it is healthy for men to have close friendships with other men (the "bromance" trend)? And how being a good friend yourself is key to attracting the kind of friends you want.Brett's Christian Journey and how his parents became committed Christians after his uncle had a huge spiritual awakening and turned his life around. So Brett grew up hearing about Jesus, but it wasn't until his mother was diagnosed with cancer that he really started to explore his faith - experiencing God's grace calling to a deeper relationship with him.Brett meets Britney (the future Mrs Curry) and married 22 years ago whilst still at College and now has eight, that's right, 8! kids. Brett talks about how they didn't really fight about anything major until their kids became teenagers!Marriage Counselling was transformational for them and helped them to communicate better about difficult things, and one exercise, in particular, was super helpful for them.Main learnings as a parent: we have a lot of influence over our kids, but we can't control everything, the most important thing for kids is to know that their parents love and support them and that our kids belong to God, not their parents.The more we give ourselves over to God, the more truly ourselves we become. This is because God created us and knows us better than we know ourselves. Brett struggled with identity when he was younger but found that giving himself to God helped him find his uniqueness. The overall message is that regardless of what life throws at us, God is good.
The eCommerce business is one of the most challenging businesses to own. If you know nothing about digital marketing and the PPC advertising model, chances are, the business will fail miserably. In this insightful episode, I had a chance to speak with Brett Curry, a man who has built a good reputation in the eCom space. We will both dive into moving an eCom business off to Amazon, building a BRAND, and scaling it! Brett is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency - Google Premier Partner and Amazon Ad Partner. Brett is the host of two leading eCommerce podcasts - Spicy Curry and eCommerce Evolution Podcast highlighting what's new and what's next in eCommerce. He and his team manage Google, YouTube, and Amazon ad campaigns for growing eCommerce brands. They've worked with an impressive array of brands including NATIVE, Boom by Cindy Joseph, Monin, Organifi, Madison Reed, and many more. He's a frequent speaker on top industry stages like Traffic & Conversion Summit, Social Media Marketing World, SellerCon, IRCE, and more. We have tackled numerous topics such as taking an FBA business to selling and building it into a brand off Amazon. What are the things you should have in place before moving your brand off Amazon? Which platforms are better to market on and why based on user intent and what that even means? We have also discussed how to think from selling a product to serving your customers and community. How can you shape your eCommerce business into a BRAND and sell more products that help more people? Why should you flip your thinking and move towards a race to the top rather than a race to the bottom and how that helps everyone, even the customers, businesses, and the world? Lastly, Brett will answer the controversial question - Can being on Amazon hurt a brand?! You will surely love this episode, watch and listen to it right now! Episode Highlights 04:30 How can you diversify a business off Amazon? 11:55 Setting the Cost per Acquisition off Amazon 18:50 Marketing campaigns that work in the eCom space 21:50 Structuring the AD budget for generating new traffic and remarketing campaigns 22:40 How does Demand Capture differ from Demand Generation? 24:28 Understanding the Customer Journey to create a meaningful business 28:19 How does an eCom Business evolve into a Brand? 32:13 How does Customer feedback help a business grow? 37:56 How to build a GREAT brand? 45:05 Where can you find Brett? About The Guest Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency - Google Premier Partner and Amazon Ad Partner. Brett is the host of two leading eCommerce podcasts - Spicy Curry and eCommerce Evolution Podcast highlighting what's new and what's next in eCommerce. He and his team manage Google, YouTube, and Amazon ad campaigns for growing eCommerce brands. They've worked with an impressive array of brands including NATIVE, Boom by Cindy Joseph, Monin, Organifi, Madison Reed, and many more. He's a frequent speaker on top industry stages like Traffic & Conversion Summit, Social Media Marketing World, SellerCon, IRCE, and more. He's also been featured on top industry publications such as Search Engine Journal, Smart Marketer, the Shopify Blog, and more. Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com) ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) ➥ Visit Niche Website Builders and get EXCLUSIVE OFFERS as a BOB listener (https://bit.ly/3BusZE3) Connect with Brett Curry: ➥ https://www.omgcommerce.com/ ➥ https://www.omgcommerce.com/spicy-curry-podcast ➥ https://www.omgcommerce.com/ecommerce-evolution-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every business is stretched in many directions and has competing priorities. In this interview, we look at a new concept for many leaders - being a culture first organization. Today's guest is Brett Curry, CEO at OMG Commerce. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1651 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. OMG Commerce is a digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce strategies and tactics that grow traffic and result in increased ad conversions. Brett and I share why culture first is a movement you want to pay attention to. We look at the essential elements of culture first so you can integrate what makes sense for you. Discover how culture first can change your current strategy and bottom line. Get the show notes for Culture First Drives Growth with Brett Curry at OMG Commerce Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrettCurry with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrettCurry #CultureFirst #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode897 #digitalmarketingagency #ecommercestrategies Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!
Tracking is harder than ever. Competition is fierce. But YouTube still offers the largest reach of any social media platform. It's the most visited site on the planet behind Google. It also provides incredible opportunities to zero in on your ideal audience. In this episode (taken from a recent talk given at Social Media Marketing World in San Diego) I break down two eCommerce case studies of companies who grew from $0 to over $1Million in profitable ad spend on YouTube. We'll show you how you can do the same or better.
Will Performance Max replace all singular campaigns? Mike chats with Brett Curry of OMG Commerce about Google's latest campaign type feature. There's no debate on how efficient and incredibly convenient Performance Max is. It's a unified campaign for multiple channels rolled into one. However, there is a common misconception that it replaces your existing campaigns. While it will partially cannibalize some of them (more on this on the podcast), this is not the case at all. In fact, Brett tells us that reps from Google had explained to him that Performance Max is designed to complement and not replace the campaigns you're already doing. It definitely requires some getting used to initially due to some differences in structure and language, but if you're looking for new customers, a Performance Max campaign will do the job. Thank you for being with us on the podcast, Brett. As always, it's a pleasure to chat. I hope to see you again later this year; if not, maybe at the next Sellers Summit! If you're interested in working with Brett and his brilliant team of marketers, go to the OMG Commerce website and click on the ‘Let's Talk!' button on the top right corner of the home page. Don't forget to leave us a review over on iTunes if you enjoy our podcast. Happy selling and we'll see you in the next one!
Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce, talks about fulfilling your God given calling in life. "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1"
Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, an ecommerce marketing agency and a Google Premier Partner. They run Google ads, YouTube ads, and Amazon management for some of the most successful and popular brands in the direct-to-consumer and ecommerce space. Brett is a sought-after online marketer and ecommerce strategist, and speaker. He is the host of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast, a podcast that dives deep into fresh interviews with merchants, vendors, and experts in the ecommerce industry. In this episode… Has your ecommerce brand been successful using Google ads? What is your Google shopping strategy, and how do you work around the barrier to scaling? Despite the impending end to using cookies to collect customer data for retargeting, Google will still have access to a lot of first-party data to power its ads. Unfortunately, many ecommerce brands grapple to maximize the use of Google ads for various reasons. If you want to change that and make the most out of your omnichannel marketing, this episode is packed with top-tier information. In this episode of the eCommerce Profits Podcast, Joshua Chin talks with the CEO of OMG Commerce, Brett Curry. They discuss the challenges and barriers to scaling Google ads, how ecommerce brands can take advantage of various Google ads channels, the role of creatives for success on YouTube, and more.
If you're looking to diversify your content with Google & YouTube - or just have more success on these platforms, this two-part series is the best place to start. John Grimshaw talks with Brad Curry, the award-winning OMG Commerce CEO, a Smart Marketer Faculty member, and one of YouTube's Top Spenders! You've probably seen Ads for many of his clients, True Earth, Native, True Beard, and many more. Today Brett shares his insights on Smart Shopping, bid adjustments, and the current behavioral data. Plus, Brett provides a few quick campaign ideas if you're looking to increase your Q4/Holiday impact. “Even right now with all the craziness going on…I still believe this is one of the best times to diversify and get started on YouTube and Google ads”. Brett Curry. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS! You can make a difference by following us (and leaving a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links: Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/get-started/ OMG Commerce, (https://www.omgcommerce.com/).
Are you looking to diversify your content with Google & YouTube? Are you excited, interested, curious, and a little nervous about dipping your Digital Marketing toes into anything other than Facebook? Maybe you're already swimming in those waters, but you want to see better results? Well, do we have an episode for you! Our special guest Brad Curry is CEO of the award-winning OMG Commerce, and one of YouTubes biggest spenders! You've probably seen Ads from many of his clients, including True Earth, Native, True Beard, and more. Listen today to learn how to position yourself for success in Q4 and beyond! Brett shares some tips, strategies, and tactics to help you level up on YouTube and Google too. *Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on ApplePodcasts so that you don't miss Part 2. "Even right now with all the craziness going on…I still believe this is one of the best times to diversify and get started on YouTube and Google ads. YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS! You can make a difference by following us (and leaving a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and be sure to tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit Links: Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/get-started/ OMG Commerce, (https://www.omgcommerce.com/).
Henry Lake talks with twenty year intelligence Brett Curry who has experience in Afghanistan, about how things are going in Afghanistan, a lot of folks pointing fingers as to who is to blame, emotions about the recent developments there, some inaccurate thoughts that we have about the Afghan people, where did it all go wrong and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There Are 2 Directions Your Ecomm Brand Can Go - You Can Be A Brand That Scales Up, Or You Can Flop. In This Greatest Hits Episode We Share the Secrets We've Seen Behind The Brands That Make it Big. Some eCommerce brands make it big while others stall out, it's a fact. But there's really no big mystery behind why this happens. Today we're revisiting an interview I gave on the Ecommerce Evolution Podcast by my good friend Brett Curry. We break down what separates eCommerce brands that scale up versus those that plateau. Brett and I talk about a variety of things, including average order value and lifetime value, and how that directly impacts your ability to scale up. We talk about demand generation versus demand capture: which is "better" and which lends itself to being able to scale. We talk about the roadmap to building a team and scaling up your business, how your role as a CEO changes as you grow, and much, much more. This is a great conversation with a lot of tips from Brett and me. I hope you enjoy! Episode Highlights 5:54 Why I'm so passionate about dissecting why some brands scale and others don't. 7:25 The KPIs that separate the businesses that can scale from those that can't. 8:47 Demand capture vs. demand generation and which one will allow you to scale. 12:20 Factors I look for when evaluating a product's potential for growth. 14:22 How a passionate market can contribute to success. 18:32 Why having competitors in your market is a good thing. 19:13 Average order value and lifetime value: why they're important and what to look for if you want to scale. 22:17 How to evaluate CPA across different channels and the other metric I recommend examining. 24:59 It's OK if your business doesn't scale -- and this is why. 27:57 Growing your business by expanding your product line. 31:49 A true entrepreneur falls in love with their customers, not their product. 33:16 Great founders know when to ask for help. 34:46 Why business founders need to become experts at their marketing channels before handing over the reins. 38:52 How a CEO's role shifts as the company grows. Links And Resources ECommerce Evolution Podcast Business Lunch Podcast 2PM Episode 189: What's Actually Working In SEM And On YouTube In 2019 (with Brett Curry) Profit Summit Intensive Workshop The Ecommerce Coalition Training: What's Working With Google Ads Right Now The Coalition @a_brawn on Twitter Review or subscribe on iTunes
After more than a year, it's the return of Perfect Product and the fourth installment in the series finds both Jason and James chatting about two of their most favorite cameras, albeit very different sorts of cameras. From the get-go, the TGN boys are chatting Father's Day watches and Jason's upcoming book signing at Lake Monster Brewing (details below, if you're in the St.Paul, MN area - you're invited!). For Perfect Product 4, Jason has a lovely old-school titanium Nikon and James has a review of his Leica Q that is a few years in the making. From film to full-frame, there's a little something for anyone that has a love of photography. After that, stay in the mix for a Final Notes that will have you binging nordic crime series and planning your next drive from Alaska to Argentina. Thanks so much for listening – don't forget to subscribe to the TGN Show Notes newsletter at notes.thegreynato.com – but for now all you have to do is press play! ————————————————————————————————————— Don't forget! Jason's book signing at Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul, MN, on July 1st, 2021, from 5 - 8 pm https://bit.ly/3zzfCAs ————————————————————————————————————— 8:50 Jeff Hilliard's story about his father's Rolex https://bit.ly/3cN6DSs 9:10 James' Hands-On with his Dad's vintage Gruen watch https://bit.ly/35uQihs 11:30 Al Jenskey and Archer Watches https://bit.ly/3wwna56 15:02 Expedition 16610 https://bit.ly/3iNtvVG 16:35 Garmin Descent MK2S https://bit.ly/3zfbw0s 20:00 Jason' Scurfa MS21 https://bit.ly/3gB3DtK 25:46 The Nikon F3-T https://bit.ly/3q3cqsM 26:14 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty https://imdb.to/35CfvXX 44:30 The Leica Q https://bit.ly/3iRf96P 49:36 Brett Curry's Instagram http://bit.ly/2UzDezM 1:00:05 Leica Q Grip https://bit.ly/35uUpd7 1:07:51 “The Investigation” via HBO https://itsh.bo/35HevRP 1:12:33 “How To Prepare And Maintain A Car For A 50,000 Mile Road Trip Around The World” via Jalopnik https://bit.ly/35w3Vg6 “There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept” - Ansel Adams
From changes in consumer privacy to new business models popping constantly, the Ecommerce landscape is changing and it's changing fast. Here to help you keep up is my good friend Brett Curry. Brett is an entrepreneur, eCommerce strategist, and host of the eCommerce Evolution podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team at OMG Commerce, and today we're diving into what's new in eCommerce. We talk about the future of eCommerce advertising and who should be most concerned about upcoming privacy changes. Brett shares his formula for creating consistently great content, I share what makes lucrative subscription models work, and we touch on how our roles as CEOs and operators have evolved as our businesses have grown. Episode Highlights: 4:44 The future of eCommerce: A return to the renaissance 8:26 Google’s changes to audience targeting and attribution 11:29 Why agencies and freelancers should be weary of privacy changes 19:12 The formula for consistently creating high-converting content 28:02 Why subscription models aren't going away anytime soon 31:13 How to make a subscription model work for your business 35:51 Three types of subscription models to consider 42:31 How to keep up with the speed of change in business 44:32 What being a basketball coach and CEO have in common 48:10 Austin’s perspective shift on his role in business 53:43 Check out the eCommerce Evolution Podcast Links and Resources: OMG Commerce eCommerce Evolution Podcast Brett Curry on Twitter Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath The Automatic Customer by John Warrillow The Art of Selling Your Business by John Warrillow The Membership Economy by John Warrillow Podcast 295: Building A $100MM Brand: The Story Behind Snow Teeth Whitening @a_brawn on Twitter Review or subscribe on iTunes
In today's episode, I interview our special guest Brett Curry, the CEO and co-founder of OMG Commerce. We have a behind-the-scenes discussion about how to build and run a successful digital marketing agency in 2021. JOIN MY FBA MASTERCLASS - https://masterfba.com/video Email: hello@tomwang.io IG: www.instagram.com/tomdotcom.ig YT: www.youtube.com/tomwang
Brett is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker, but first and foremost he's an entrepreneur. Brett's passion is helping eCommerce companies grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. Brett is the author of the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify and the creator of the Smart Google and YouTube Traffic Course in partnership with Ezra Firestone.
Did you know that if you’re running video ads successfully on Facebook, you will likely have great success on Youtube as well? In today’s episode, Brett Curry of OMG Commerce shares with us his expertise in the art and science of YouTube Ads for E-Commerce. While running one of the top Youtube ads agencies for eCommerce, Brett has seen a lot, and it shows in the episode. This episode is full of actionable insights and helpful strategies. Enjoy!KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEIf you are running video ads on Instagram and Facebook successfully, you can almost certainly do the same thing on YouTube.In creating a good YouTube ad, focus on the product, and let your personality shine through.96% of the people that watch YT and consume YT ads do so with their sound on.If you tell Google you want views, it will give you views, but if you want people who will take action, Google will give you people who will likely take action. TODAY’S GUESTBrett Curry is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker, but first and foremost, he's an entrepreneur. Brett's passion is helping eCommerce companies grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. Brett is the author of the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify and the Smart Google and YouTube Traffic Course creator in partnership with Ezra Firestone. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of OMG Commerce. OMG Commerce is a digital marketing agency focused on Google Search Shopping in the YouTube ecosystem and Amazon ads ecosystem.Learn more about Brett and his company here:Website: https://www.omgcommerce.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.curry2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/If you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand, click here:https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-planIf you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!https://mindfulmarketing.co/applyWant to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind
In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce talk about YouTube Marketing Tips. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about OMG Commerce: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marketing Strategies Revealed in this Episode: How YouTube Ads are different from other platforms How do you optimize your YouTube Ads The key metrics that should be looked at when scaling ads Businesses that have become successful with their YouTube ads
This episode is part of our Q4 Method Series. We partnered with industry leaders across every facet of ecommerce to bring you 20 minute executive briefings to share exactly what you need to do this holiday season.Brett Curry from OMGcommerce goes in-depth on YouTube ads with topics like:- Why YouTube has plenty of opportunity- Best type of YouTube ads to run- Dialing-in now and going full throttle during Q4To get access to 10+ recordings with industry leaders, visit Q4Method.com. The 5-Minute Ecommerce Email Marketing HackStop leaving money on the table. Without great email marketing, you're missing out on 6-7 figures per year of revenue and profit.Download this checklist, go through it, and in less than 5 minutes you'll know exactly what you need to do to increase your email revenue.This is our secret sauce and we're giving it all away for free, no strings attached.Click here to download the checklist for free.Links:Q4Method.comWavebreakPrivate email list for ecommerce leadersOMGCommerce WebsiteOMGCommerce GuidesBook an intro callLearn more about WavebreakThis episode is sponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 10,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart emails and more.Justuno - The best tool for conversion rate optimization is Justuno. Justuno customers see a 135% lift in revenue in the first year of using the platform thanks to features like their AI-powered upsells and cross-sells, and advanced targeting rules for tailored promotions to high-intent traffic segments. Sign up for a free trial and get 20% off your first year by using code WAVEBREAK.
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On the show with me today is Brett Curry; CEO of OMG Commerce - a digital marketing agency for eCommerce that has now twice ranked on the Inc 5000. Brett has an extensive background in online advertising, so I invited him onto the show to talk about how the Amazon ad platform has evolved over the last few years and the conversation that we had is jam packed with all the latest tactics and strategies for leveraging all the latest resources on the Amazon ad platform. Specifically, we talked about 3 new types of ads: Sponsored Display, DSP, and Sponsored Brand Video. If you are part of a CPG brand that isn't yet leveraging all the latest advertising tools that Amazon has made available, then you are definitely going to want to listen to this episode. As always, if you have any questions, you can either contact Brett on social, or leave me a voicemail at https://brightideas.co/asktrent
On this podcast, we talk about the crazy things you can do with YouTube ads, tips in creating custom audiences, why you should carefully consider Amazon, tempering your expectations on returns, and so much more. Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency and the host of the Ecommerce Evolution Podcast, highlighting what’s new and what’s next in Ecommerce.
Small Biz Buzz hosts Crystal Heuft and Scott Martineau are joined by Brett Curry, who discusses how to leverage YouTube Ads to grow your business with a focus on ecommerce. For those small businesses that don’t have a video crew or can’t invest enough money in video production, Curry breaks down how to create a compelling YouTube ad on a budget that will still see sufficient viewership. He explains you can set your campaigns up to drive conversions, but you can also just set them up to optimize for views. Get creative when you start to build what's called a viewed video audience that has viewed your video before, so now you can run another ad to them or show them a display ad or a search ad next time they're searching on Google. If you approach it the right way, you're building an asset and an audience as well as potentially driving conversions right away. When crafting a video, you don't have to go full production. You don't need special effects and trained actors or to hire a scriptwriter for $50,000. If you just remember that the most important elements are the script or the story that the video tells, and the simple visuals, the message can still be compelling. “You could even use stock images if you had to, or basic footage that you add to it. So you don't have to go full production, in fact, I recommend you don't,” said Curry. “Start with some concepts, test those out. Once you know a concept works, then increase the production value and kind of take it a step further.” Curry also reveals three types of content that businesses can use to build brand awareness on YouTube. Click play for more.
In this episode of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast, we’re diving in to best practice when creating YouTube ads for business and the untapped opportunities it provides for business owners in 2020. Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency and Google Premier Partner. Brett is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify. He is also the host of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast highlighting what’s new and what’s next in eCommerce. He and his team manage Google, Amazon, and YouTube ad campaigns for growing eCommerce brands. Support this podcast
Another extremely timely, behind-the-scenes episode for you.Today on the show I’m joined by Brett Curry, CEO and co-founder of OMGCommerce — a leading ecommerce Google, YouTube, and Amazon ad agency.In this behind-the-scenes conversation, you’ll learn:- What's working with Google, YouTube, and Amazon ads right now- The messaging that's working right now for Brett's 85+ ecommerce clients- How you should increase/decrease spend during these times- Strategy for the future: how to think about PPC over the next few weeks and monthsPlus dozens of other nuggets that you won't want to miss. Listen now!The 5-Minute Ecommerce Email Marketing HackStop leaving money on the table. Without great email marketing, you're missing out on 6-7 figures per year of revenue and profit.Download this checklist, go through it, and in less than 5 minutes you'll know exactly what you need to do to increase your email revenue.This is our secret sauce and we're giving it all away for free, no strings attached.Click here to download the checklist for free.Links:WavebreakOMGCommerceEcommerce Evolution PodcastOMGCommerce ResourcesTop YouTube Ad TemplatesAuthentic Customer Testimonial GuideStrategy SessionLearn more about WavebreakThis episode is sponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 10,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart emails and more.Rewind - Automatic Backups — Get peace of mind with daily, automatic Shopify and Klaviyo backups.
In "Instant Exposure on YouTube," we sit down with Brett Curry, Founder and CEO of OMG Commerce, about his YouTube strategy that gets his clients noticed on the platform. We discuss the best placements, best types of creatives, and most common strategies on the platform. Brett also gives us some of his favorite audiences and creatives that drive revenue for his clients on YouTube. Get the YouTube Creatives Brett mentions at: https://www.omgcommerce.com/guides/top-youtube-ad-examples-templates Learn more about the Messenger Mastermind team at: www.MessengerMastermind.co
Meet Brett Curry. He is the CEO of the OMG Commerce agency. He will be sharing with us how he built his agency, how he grew his team, his hiring process, and definitely, some of the mistakes he has made as an entrepreneur. If you are an agency owner looking to dive into YouTube ads and E-commerce, you need to listen to this episode. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/
Jesse and Richie get to improve their YouTube E-commerce ads game with an expert in the field - Brett Curry the CEO of OMG Commerce. Beginner level YouTube video ideas Testimonials, how-to's, product info Maximize the first 5 seconds Ad targeting options Where to start and how to scale YouTube Ads Template https://www.omgcommerce.com/guides/top-youtube-ad-examples-templates
Amazon is constantly growing their offerings of how you can get more eyeballs to potential customers. In this episode, Brett Curry from OMG Commerce comes by to talk about how you can capitalize on two of Amazon’s newest ad products. People & Resources Mentioned Maximizing Ecommerce Facebook Group OMG Commerce Resource Guides Connect With Brett Curry Bretty on Twitter Brett on LinkedIn Connect With Kevin Sanderson https://www.instagram.com/maximizingecommerce/ https://www.youtube.com/maximizingecommerce https://www.facebook.com/maximizingecommerce https://twitter.com/maxecom Check Out This Exclusive Training Get on the priority list for exclusive training on how you can build your own international selling empire on Amazon. Simply sign up at: https://maximizingecommerce.com/expand Subscribe to Maximizing Ecommerce on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM
Resource Links: Valher Media Website (https://www.valhermedia.com/) Subscribe to our email list for more podcasting tips & resources () A helpful guide to growing & monetising your podcast (https://www.valhermedia.com/podcasters-edge/) The Llama Commerce Show (https://www.classyllama.com/blog/the-llama-commerce-show) OMG Commerce Website - https://www.omgcommerce.com/ eCommerce Evolution Podcast - https://www.omgcommerce.com/blogcast Big and small podcasts alike are always keen to find guests for their shows who offer valuable insights for their audience. Once a big-name guest does turn up, how sure are you that his/her influence carries over and creates new loyal listeners for your show? Today, Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce and host of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast, shares how he started his business, what led him to podcasting, and gives insights on whether or not big-name guests help a podcast’s growth. We also touch on video podcasting and promoting your show using Youtube Ads. Sound interesting? Let’s dive in! Topics we covered: A brief background of his business and podcast [02:38] Why he started a podcast and benefits he gets from having one [04:27] The advantages of having a niche podcast [07:36] How he decides on the topics to cover for his show [12:28] Factors that affect the number of downloads for each episode [15:15] Do guests with a huge following actually help your show? [17:11] The truth about vanity metrics [20:12] Why dive into video podcasts? [23:55] The viability of using Youtube Ads to promote your podcast on the platform [28:13] Youtube audience targeting for eCommerce businesses vs. podcasts [31:55] About Our Guest: Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce and the host of eCommerce Evolution, a podcast centered on accelerating eCommerce fanatics’ understanding and growth. He is also an entrepreneur, online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker at top industry events such as IRCE, Ecommerce All-Stars, and more. Brett is also the author of the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify, and the creator of the Smart Google and Youtube Traffic Course in partnership with Ezra Firestone. Follow Brett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ Connect with Brett on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrettcurry/ If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast! Connect with Valher Media: Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZd7saQ4UFkeP5boN25Kiig? Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valhermediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris BrewerCo-Founder of OMG Commerce Bio: Chris Brewer is the co-founder of OMG Commerce, a digital eCommerce agency based in Springfield, MO. OMG Commerce is a Google Premier Partner that places them in the top 2-3% of all Google Partner agencies worldwide. Chris is a frequent speaker and guest at industry events and digital marketing podcasts. He currently manages inbound inquiries and acts as a strategist for OMG Commerce clients. In addition to the incredible growth and success with “OMG,” his entrepreneurial accomplishments have included building and selling an outdoor advertising company and direct mail publishing company. He is the author of the book, Does Your Marketing Make You Money: 7 Quick & Easy Secrets to Create A Booming Business Now and resides just outside Springfield, Missouri with his wife of 24 years. Sponsors: Drip – Get a free demo of Drip using this coupon code!Spark Shipping – eCommerce Automation Links: https://omgcommerce.com https://facebook.com/chrisbrewermarketerhttps://chrisbrewer.cohttps://twitter.com/momarketer Transcript: Charles (00:00): In this episode of the business e-commerce. I talked with crisper about the best practices when working with a marketing agency. This is a Busby commerce episode one 14 Charles (00:16): Welcome to the business of eCommerce, the show that helps eCommerce retailers start launch and grow their eCommerce business. I'm your host, Charles Polaski. I'm here today with Chris brewer. Chris is a cofounder of OMG commerce, a digital e-commerce agency. OMG commerce is a Google premier partner that places them in the top two to 3% of all Google partner agencies worldwide. I asked Chris to the show today to chat about what are the some of the best practices when working with an agency. So, Hey Chris, how are you doing today? And I'm fantastic. I am enjoying the winter weather where I'm located, which right now is Missouri, but soon we'll be back in sunny Florida. So enjoying both places. Yes, Florida traveling down there actually next week for a [inaudible] to see some family and it is fantastic getting out of the Northeast. Same thing with the winter weather. Charles (01:13): So this, this timing is very good for that. So great to, great to have you on the show though. It's super interesting talking about kind of the whole agency side. Right on. So this is episode one 14. It was one 11. I talked to John from credo all about hiring SEO agencies, kind of the initial how to find the agency, how to hire. And it's a super interesting show. So sticking, you know, there's a lot, you guys do it with agency work on how to actually the work with the agency and also kind of were talking before the show, how to fire the agency is also kind of another thing and just how to and your relationship, let's say with an agency, it's laid a different way. So I guess first, you know, tell me a little bit of your experience kind of as you are. Charles (02:01): You're on the agency side, right? So you guys absolutely. Yup. Yup. We're on the agency side. So we've been hired and we've also been fired. So I got, we got both ends of the spectrum covered, but you know, seriously for about 10 years, my business partner, Brett Curry and I was pretty well-spoken on around the circuits and events and has his own podcast as well. He and I have grown this agency mainly focusing on Google services, search shopping, YouTube and display. And then also in the last couple of years, Amazon as well and have a team. It's getting close to 40 people, which is just mind boggling to me. But you know, I'm, I'm fielding personally two to three leads a day. And on the hiring side, I'm on the other side of that. Right. Like your other podcast that talking about how to hire, I'm on the other side of that because people are hopefully have done their homework before they've called us and then we're engaging with those brands. Charles (03:02):
Today, Brett Curry, the co-founder, and CEO of OMG Commerce joins us to talk about YouTube ads. In Brett’s extensive experience, these ads generally tend to be under-utilized, which is rather unfortunate considering that YouTube is the second most visited site on the web, and it's the fastest growing social media platform for millennials and Gen-Zs. Brett is the CEO of OMG Commerce, an e-commerce marketing agency and a Google Premier Partner. He opened his first marketing agency in 2003, and then in 2004, he launched his first search engine marketing campaign. Brett has written The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping, which was published by Spotify. He is the host of the E-Commerce Evolution Podcast, where they talk about what's new and what's next in e-commerce. Tune in to find out more. Connect with Brett on LinkedIn Find out more about OMG Commerce Check out Brett’s Purple Mattress ad example Learn more about Payoneer’s Capital Advance
Calling all ecommerce marketers! In this episode, Jenna interviews Brett Curry CEO of OMG Commerce, an agency specializing in ecommerce marketing. Brett explains the ways to improve your Amazon profile to improve conversions, how to integrate your marketing strategies across Amazon and Google, and how to retarget using DSP ads. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review! iTunes not your thing? Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or at DigitalMarketer.com.
A few months ago I delivered a talk at Social Media Marketing World 2019 on how to create a full funnel with YouTube ads. Feedback on the session was great so I wanted to share it here on the podcast. Why YouTube ads? Watch time for “which product to buy” videos on YouTube doubled this past year. Nearly 70% of shoppers say they are open to learning about products on YouTube directly from brands. In this talk, we'll explore 3 ways to utilize YouTube ads for growth. We'll uncover 3 proven YouTube ad formulas to put the right video in front of the right prospect at the right time. We'll also examine the best bidding strategies and winning campaign structures to implement for success.
In this episode, Brett Curry and Chris Brewer of OMG Commerce walk us through the steps on how to optimize a Google Shopping campaign for maximum ROI. Their knowledge and experience in Google PLA provides valuable insights into what it takes to be successful in the world of e-commerce. Click here for the show notes
Do you want to know more about running ads on Amazon? Wondering what advertising options and services Amazon offers? To explore what marketers need to know about advertising on Amazon, in this episode I interview Brett Curry. Brett is CEO of OMG Commerce, an agency that specializes in Google and Amazon ads. USEFUL INFORMATION: Check out our Facebook Ads Summit We'd love you to review our show on Apple Podcasts.
Today, I’m thrilled to have Brett Curry back on the show. Brett is someone who I met through Drew Sanocki at the Traffic And Conversions Summit in San Diego. He has spoken at my conference, The Sellers Summit, for the past 2 years and he runs OMG Commerce which is an ecommerce agency that has helped over 125 companies with their pay per click advertising. In this episode, Brett and I talk about combining Amazon PPC with Amazon DSP to grow your Amazon business. What You’ll Learn What is Amazon DSP? What ads can be bought through Amazon DSP How […] The post 267: The New Amazon Ads You Probably Aren’t Running Yet With Brett Curry appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.
Some Ecommerce Brands Make It Big While Others Stall Out, It’s A Fact. But there’s really no big mystery behind why this happens. A few months ago I was interviewed on a podcast by my good friend Brett Curry on the Ecommerce Evolution Podcast. We break down what separates e-commerce brands that scale up versus those that plateau. After re-listening to the episode, I decided to share it with you. Brett and I talk about a variety of things, including average order value and lifetime value, and how that directly impacts your ability to scale up. We talk about demand generation versus demand capture: which is “better” and which lends itself to being able to scale. We talk about the roadmap to building a team and scaling up your business, how your role as a CEO changes as you grow, and much, much more. I had a great time chatting with Brett, and I hope you enjoy! Episode Highlights 8:25 Why I’m so passionate about dissecting why some brands scale and others don’t. 9:56 The KPIs that separate the businesses that can scale from those that can’t. 11:18 Demand capture vs. demand generation and which one will allow you to scale. 14:51 Factors I look for when evaluating a product’s potential for growth. 16:53 How a passionate market can contribute to success. 21:03 Why having competitors in your market is a good thing. 21:44 Average order value and lifetime value: why they’re important and what to look for if you want to scale. 24:48 How to evaluate CPA across different channels and the other metric I recommend examining. 27:30 It’s OK if your business doesn’t scale — and this is why. 30:28 Growing your business by expanding your product line. 34:20 A true entrepreneur falls in love with their customers, not their product. 35:47 Great founders know when to ask for help. 37:17 Why business founders need to become experts at their marketing channels before handing over the reins. 41:23 How a CEO’s role shifts as the company grows. Links And Resources ECommerce Evolution Podcast Business Lunch Podcast 2PM Episode 189: What’s Actually Working In SEM And On YouTube In 2019 (with Brett Curry) Profit Summit Intensive Workshop The Ecommerce Coalition Training: What’s Working With Google Ads Right Now Foxwell Digital Brand Growth Experts Review or subscribe on iTunes
In this episode, you'll learn how to use YouTube Ads to grow your brand and drive sales from recurring guest Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency and Google Premier Partner. You'll hear: What does YouTube advertising look like? Who is a good candidate for YouTube ads? How do the YouTube ad types work? Keys to a good YouTube ad How to retarget store visitors with YouTube ads In addition to running OMG Commerce, Brett is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify. He is also the host of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast highlighting what's new and what's next in eCommerce. He and his team manage Google, Amazon, and YouTube ad campaigns for over 100 growing brands. His insights into Amazon and Google Advertising have been featured on stage at top industry events like IRCE, Seller Summit, and Social Media Marketing World. His articles are featured on leading industry sites like Shopify, Big Commerce, and Search Engine Journal, and he's a frequent guest on top marketing podcasts like Ecommerce Fuel, Perpetual Traffic, Social Media Examiner and many more. Tune in for more details! Show Links Brett's Agency: OMG Commerce Brett's Article: How I Recovered 2,328 Abandoned Shopify Carts With YouTube Ads Harmon Brothers Book recommendation: Tested Advertising Methods Book recommendation: Ogilvy on Advertising Grammarly Video: Brett's YouTube Ad Tips Never miss an episode Subscribe on iTunes Join Kurt's newsletter Help the show Ask a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes What's Kurt up to? See our recent work at Ethercycle Take a ride with Kurt on YouTube Apply to work with Kurt to grow your store. Sponsors Rewind
Two marketing worlds collide as Ralph talks with returning guest Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce, about marketing on the top ad platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Google, and Amazon. Based off a shared client, Ralph and Brett have realized just how well Facebook and Instagram ads work with Youtube and Google ads. Ralph has seen a 10x (PLUS!) increase in ad spend and Brett has increased his Google spend to 3x. Their client is seeing a serious ROAS, and in this episode, they’re going to show us how to get the same results. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What attribution to strive for when using Google, Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram campaigns together Why you should use top-level ad platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube) for consumers that aren’t aware of the problem your product solves Why to use an in-market audience, a custom intent audience, an affinity audience, demographic targeting, and contextual targeting—and when to use all of them The 3 questions Brett asks when creating campaigns—what’s the nature of the product, what’s the budget, and what assets do we have access to? How Brett approaches cold traffic vs. his retargeted audience The foundation of a great cold traffic video campaign—90 to 180 second length, a hook in the first 5 seconds, fast-paced, benefit oriented, testimonials, and a strong call to action Who you can and can’t retarget on Google depending on how long they’ve viewed a video—the billable point for different video lengths What to know about advertising on Amazon and why marketers are calling it a “Marketer’s Dream” LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping eCommerce Evolution on iTunes OMG Commerce Tier Eleven Brett on LinkedIn Brett on Twitter Episode 147: The 4 Pillars of Advertising on Google Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review. iTunes not your thing? Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or at DigitalMarketer.com.
The customer purchase journey is no longer a linear path. SEM and YouTube advertising have changed not only the way consumers find products, but also how businesses track where purchases come from. Today we’re joined by returning guest and CEO of OMG Commerce, Brett Curry. Brett shares his expert advice on where to get started with search-driven advertising, the resources to better understand attribution from each channel, and how you can use SEM, Google Shopping and YouTube to increase customer lifetime value. Enjoy! Episode Highlights: 6:04 Brett’s background in SEO, Google Shopping and direct response marketing. 8:12 Search, Google Shopping, or YouTube: which is best for ecommerce and where you should start. 12:42 The importance of understanding why people are on YouTube in order to successfully reach your audience. 15:02 Why Brett thinks Facebook is ahead when it comes to conversion tracking and the importance of understanding attribution across different channels. 17:44 Recommended resources to help business owners understand attribution models for YouTube, SEM and Google Shopping. 18:40 How search is impacting the customer journey and the entire sales funnel. 22:08 The types of audiences to build on YouTube to successfully reach your potential customers. 26:44 Getting your audio and visuals right on YouTube is directly related to understanding how someone is using the channel. 28:11 The type of team you need to build to successfully support advertising on YouTube. 31:50 What type of budget Brett recommends to get you started on YouTube. 33:42 How to determine your budgets for promotion on YouTube vs. Google Search and Shopping. 35:57 Brett’s thoughts on lifetime value of customers coming from YouTube vs. Facebook. 38:02 YouTube, Google Shopping, or SEM: which is best for raising lifetime value and how they can work together. 41:48 Why you should absolutely be investing in paid search for your branded keywords. 44:34 How to determine how much of your budget you should be spending on branded keywords. 46:43 Why you should separate out branded from non-branded keywords in terms of reporting. 50:04 Some of the challenges advertisers run into with Google Shopping and how to get around them. Links and Resources: Episode 064: Brett Curry, OMG Commerce – Tips, Tricks & Hacks To Big Returns With Google Shopping, The Premier Advertising Channel For Ecommerce OMG Commerce Smart Marketer: 2-minute Crash Course on YouTube & TrueView Ads, with Brett Curry Think with Google Article: How Search Intent is Influencing the Marketing Funnel 7 Tips for the Perfect YouTube Ad From Brett Curry Ecommerce Evolution Podcast Brett Curry on LinkedIn Brett Curry on Facebook Brand Growth Experts Foxwell Digital Become a Member: If you liked this episode, you’re going to love the Brand Growth Experts Membership. It’s a community of top ecommerce business owners and marketers who I coach one-on-one to help scale up their businesses. Together we’ll create a plan that will help you scale up your business, and then I’ll help you execute it. If you want to make sure you’re growing as quickly and sustainably as possible, click here to learn more. Hope to see you on the inside! Sponsor: Klaviyo If you're looking to grow your business, there's only one way. By building real, quality customer relationships. Most marketing software will claim that they do this, but they'll never deliver on those promises. Klaviyo, though, is different. Klaviyo helps you build meaningful customer relationships by listening to and understanding cues from your customers, which allows you to easily turn that information into valuable marketing messages that'll help grow your business and make more money. That's why over 10,000 innovative brands have switched to Klaviyo. If you aren’t already a customer, head over to www.ecommerceinfluence.com/klaviyo and you’ll get a free trial + priority on-boarding.
This episode is from an earlier interview with Monica Eaton-Cardone the COO of Chargebacks911. What are some practical ways to reduce fraud? When should you dispute a chargeback? Any merchant with chargebacks might ask these and other burning questions posed in this interview with Chargebacks911 COO Monica Eaton-Cardone. Monica joins Brett Curry of Classy Llama in a telling episode of LCS. This interview offers valuable information to merchants across the globe dealing with those troubling chargeback headaches. This was part of the blog Llama Commerce Show.
Why Dave Decided to talk to Brett: Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency and Google Premier Partner. He is also the host of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast highlighting what’s new and what’s next in eCommerce. He and his team manage Google, Amazon, and YouTube ad campaigns for over 100 growing brands. Brett shares his knowledge of creating ads, what works and what doesn’t, and best practices for advertising. Tips and Tricks for You and Your Business: Using Youtube To Prospect: The Mysterious Black Box (1:20) Make Yourself Clear- What Is Your Product Is About? (13:22) Easiest Ways To Get Customers From Youtube To Your Product: (17:38) Tips For Creating Videos: (19:32) Quotable Moments: "Are you saying enough to make someone say-- hey this is different, unique, and I want to find out more about it." "Do something in the first 5 seconds to arrest someone on your product." "If you have a great video or funnel, I believe now is the time to use youtube." Other Tidbits: Brett goes into great detail on intent based targeting--targeting people on Youtube based on their google search history. He discusses how to properly build successful campaign advertising videos and gives wonderful advice on how to make them very effective. Links: FunnelHackerRadio.com FunnelHackerRadio.com/freetrial FunnelHackerRadio.com/dreamcar ---Transcript--- Speaker 1: 00:00 Welcome to funnel hacker radio podcast, where we go behind the scenes and uncover the tactics and strategies top entrepreneurs are using to make more sales, dominate their markets, and how you can get those same results. Here's your host, Dave Woodward. Everybody. Welcome back to it. Speaker 2: 00:18 Funnel Hacker radio. This is going to be a fun, fun experience because it's a dear friend of mine. I wanted to do she guys too. I've known him for years and the guys absolutely crushing it in ecommerce eyes. Got his own. He's a CEO of Omg Commerce to digital market agency. You also is the host of the ecommerce evolution podcast. Welcome to show Mr Brett Curry. Welcome, Brett. Speaker 3: 00:36 Dave, what's up man? So excited to be here. This is gonna. Be Fun. Speaker 2: 00:40 It is so crazy. I remember, Gosh, I think. I think we met way back in the DOTCOM secrets local era. It was, Speaker 3: 00:48 yeah. I was trying to remember dates. I'm terrible with dates, but I think it was 2009, 2010. That's. We're working closely with Russell on some dotcom secrets, local stuff and we started hanging out and a crazy where our paths have taken a sense then, but that was fun. Fun Times. Speaker 2: 01:04 You guys have a killer agency that has just been crushing it for quite some time. You've done everything from, from TV, from local media to know you've got a ton of articles out there. You're doing this obviously, right? Niggas really specialized in the whole physical products on ecommerce, but one of the things I, if you're alright with I'd love to dive into and one of things you're kind of talking about before and that's this whole youtube thing and it's kind of this mysterious black box everyone talks about, but you have. You've mastered this thing, so I'm going to dive right in. Are you okay with that? Speaker 3: 01:30 Let's do it. Yeah. Love, love talking to you to my favorite. It is the marketing topic of choice for me to nerd out on right now and I like talking all things marketing, but youtube is at the top. Speaker 2: 01:42 Well how do you use it as a prospecting channel? That's one thing I know a lot of people struggle with. How do I actually use it to prospect? Speaker 3: 01:49 Yeah. So it's interesting, you know, I think youtube has been a powerful channel for years and years if you're good at creating content. So, you know, if you go back to the Gary Vee days, you know, if you're a Gary v and he built Wine Library TV and just really launched his career on Youtube and they're a lot of other content creators. We've done kind of the same thing. And so that, that's been a powerful youtube would powerful on, on that front for a long time. Uh, but, but recently, you know, Google's come out with some ad formats that are really powerful. And namely the ad format we use is called Tru vue and it's called trueview. It's, everybody's seen it, you know, if you go to youtube, you're going to watch a music video or, or a cat video or whatever your video of choices. You're going to youtube and check that out. Speaker 3: 02:37 It's the ad that pops up before that. So it's the pre roll, uh, in stream ad is what they're called. Those are the ones that are skipable. So, so I Bet Dave Woodward, you've had the experience where one of those ads pop up and you think, curse you advertiser. I just want to walk my work avenue, but something about the ad hooks you in that first five seconds, I'm magical. Five second window it you and you watched the whole thing. A lot of them you'd probably skip and that's fine. Um, but the beauty of that is from an advertising standpoint, you don't pay if someone skips, so you only pay if someone watches the ad or if they clicked through to your site so that they engage with it before you as an advertiser pay. So that's what we're using. We're using truview in a lot of different capacities. Speaker 3: 03:20 And the beauty of this is a one, the youtube audience is massive. I mean everybody's on youtube billion users worldwide on a monthly basis, 18 to 49 year olds. You know, I saw a stat more people watch youtube during prime time, then the top TV, top 10 TV goes combined. Um, I even saw it turn, which is interesting for 13 to 17 year olds, like 70 percent of them are on youtube versus only about 50 percent on facebook for that younger demographic, which, which is interesting. Um, but anyway, so we're using varieties of the trueview ad format and kind of harnessing that massive audience and then harnessing what Google knows about it's users has got some amazing targeting options now on youtube and we're kind of combining that to create some, uh, some ad magic for people. So I, it, I know that most people kind of lean first to facebook because of all the data that's there. Speaker 3: 04:18 What types, how does it compare from facebook to youtube? And you'd made mention earlier that you're actually seeing a lot of people starting to shift dollars from facebook to youtube. So kind of explain how that. Yeah. And so, you know, just to be fair, I think, I think facebook is so extremely powerful. I think most businesses need to use facebook. I don't know, facebook, myself, I've been at Google ads guy for forever and so it was a natural extension that, uh, I did the TV and radio back in the day as you alluded to as well. But, um, you know, some of the audience targeting is pretty comparable for youtube to facebook. So things like lookalike audiences as an example where, you know, you can upload your customer list to Facebook, they'll generate a lookalike audience for you. Google has something similar, only they call it a similar audience where you can upload, Hey, these are my buyers, these are my subscribers, these or whoever who will build a similar audience to that. Speaker 3: 05:08 So that's nice. Um, any kind of interest based targeting. So, so all of the interest based targeting you can do on facebook, you can do something similar on, on Google. Um, in fact, one of my favorite audience types is called a custom affinity audience and that's where you can go grab websites that you feel like your ideal customer, likely frequency. So it could be, you know, if we're in the workout space, it could be, you know, the particular brand of, of a workout site, you're looking for a different crossfit websites and things like that or um, you know, it can be conservative news websites if you got an, you know, an outdoor product or something like that. So you're, you're building a list of a and you're telling Google, hey, build an audience for me, like those people to visit these websites. And of course Google knows who visits every website, right? Speaker 3: 05:55 So they can build that list. I'm really, well now one of the things that Google has the facebook does not have is what's called a intent based targeting and one singular audience called it customer intent audience. And that's where you can target people on Youtube based on their google search history. So I don't know about you. Yeah. So this is just totally awesome. So do you, Dave, do you, are you a youtube user? Do you get on youtube much? Not as much as I as my kids there. Yeah. That's cool. So, uh, you know, when I'm on Youtube I'm mainly looking at music videos of my kids don't that, that I think this does line up with that trend I talked about earlier, like the 13 to 17 year olds, they're, they're all over youtube. My kids are looking at life hack videos and how to fix your hair and how to pick up girls. Speaker 3: 06:42 My team looking at things like that, I'm usually looking at like a music video or sports or, or how to or something like that. My search behavior on Google's very different. Like I'll search for every product that I want on Google and stuff. Well now you can target people based on what they're searching for on Google when they're on youtube. So if we've got someone who's selling a, you know, some type of apparel, a winter coats a week, we could then pull a list of top keywords that someone might be typing in on Google. We can then give that to google, build an audience around that, and then those people, the next time they're on youtube, we can run our pre roll or instream ad to that audience. It, it is phenomenal and there's so many creative ways you can approach that. For most of our clients, that's the best audience to run it or, or close to it, a accustomed intent audience because you can kind of, based on the keywords you, you're using kind of pick people at different stages of the funnel and then, and then so you know, they're there at least in the market to some degree. Speaker 3: 07:44 Then you hit them with a powerful video ad. It's just, it's an awesome combination. Is that work best for physical products or does it, does it matter? Well, I don't know that it matters. I mean I've seen some case studies so we were a google premier partner and we have our google reps come into our offices about four times a year and they do case studies and stuff and I got, I got to read a case study from Hawaiian Airlines and they're using this type of targeting and it's phenomenally well for them. Uh, but. But my agency, we work with physical product sellers. That's what we do. That's what I know. But it, it'll work for any business. I'm pretty confident, I mean as long as the, as long as your message is clearly communicated visually, as long as, as long as video is a good medium to communicate your message that I think you can, you can find the targeting that, that works for your business. But I mean, you know, we're, we're doing, uh, we're talking about Ezra firestone prior to hitting record. Good friend of mine been, been doing all his google traffic now for years. We run all the youtube for boom cosmetics. So yeah. Yeah. So, and then that's it. You guys are doing all that. Yeah. So of really. Well for them it was all hands. So I'm going to have to. Speaker 3: 08:56 Yeah. You know, so he now he's a smart marketer obviously when that same company, but he definitely inspires a lot of things, but we're the ones kind of pressing the buttons and pulling the levers. So it could be skincare, it could be a wedding ring, it could be auto product, it could be, you know, we're, we're all over the map, but, but no, I think if I wasn't, if I owned a business, if I was using click funnels, like I know most of your listeners are, if my story can be told, well visually I would try, I would try youtube to see if it see if it would work well for a person who wants to kind of get started on that. Where do they go and how long did the videos you have to be, how professional they have to be made, that kind of stuff. Speaker 3: 09:40 Yeah. Great question. So the, the video does have to be good and what I mean by that is it has to resonate, you know, it has to compel someone to say who I one VAT or, or at least I want to check that out. I want to look a little bit further at that product or that service. So it does have to be compelling. It does not have to cost you a fortune and I would almost advise against that. Um, you know, we, um, we do ecommerce for a long time. One of my, uh, favorite traffic sources, Google shopping, I don't know if he ever spend with Google shopping, but the product listing ads you searched for job search for a particular type of watch and then you get the little product images and stuff. Those ads work almost, no matter what, like if you have a, um, you know, if you're kind of bad at Google shopping, it'll still work pretty well for you. Speaker 3: 10:30 Uh, not the case with Youtube, you know, if you throw up a, a crummy video that just doesn't move people, it's not going to work. It just isn't. Um, we, we've seen, you know, we're talking about audiences earlier and how important that is. I've seen though where we get the same audience targeting, but two different ads, one that really connects with people, one that doesn't and the results are staggering. No one will, one will never get off the ground and the other one will scale to, you know, spending $8,000 a day, you know, um, profitably. So, uh, there, there are some principals there. I mean, I think you need to, you need to hook people in the first five seconds, you to communicate a clear benefit. You'd have some testimonial elements you need to overcome, objections, you'd have a clear call to action, but it doesn't have to be, you don't have to hire some fancy ad agency to come and shoot this, this video, uh, one of, one of the best videos we're running now for a client. Speaker 3: 11:22 It's 100 percent client testimonials shot with an iphone or whatever, phone, iphone, android mixing there too, which is fine. But, you know, we got all these clips of customer St Wow. Look at this product and this application that we love this. So we just, we mix those together with a cool intro, cool outro, and that's it. And it works. So there's not like a set, you know, you don't even have explosions and, and, and special special effects and CGI and stuff like that. It just, it needs to resonate with. So it does have to be a good ad, but it does not have to be expensive. Um, and, and so, and then you ask about ideal link. I'm the way, the way the pricing works, the way you're billed as an advertiser, someone has to watch at least 30 seconds of the commercial, uh, before you build the 30 seconds or the whole video, whichever comes first. Speaker 3: 12:11 Um, you know, on, on facebook, facebook counts of you after three seconds, I believe. So that's another kind of difference in the two. Youtube counts as a view if it's, if it's over 30 or the whole video, uh, but a lot of the videos we're seeing that work are in that, you know, 30 to 92nd range. Most of that are a little over a minute. Really. The key is, are you saying enough? Are you saying enough to make someone say, hey, this is different, this is unique. I want to find out more about it. Sometimes you can't quite do that in 30 seconds. Um, you know, if you go, if you look at like the, you know, with the harmon brothers have done or like, like the click funnels video. Did you guys have made, you know, um, those were what, like two to three minutes kind of harm brothers. Speaker 3: 12:54 And most of the videos about three minutes, you know, and that's, that can work too, a lot of our clients that they're their most successful videos or in the minute to minute 30 range. Um, and then uh, but we have some people like Ezra, you know, we've, we've tested some videos that are, that are north of five minutes a really. Yeah. Yeah. But, but I would say like stick within that kind of 60 to 92nd range is ideal. Yeah. That's fantastic. So when you're looking at the creation of that, I know it's typically, how long do you have before you skip the ad? Is it, it's five seconds. So pretty captivating those first five seconds to say I'm willing to eat the rest of this. Yeah. And my philosophy is we people out like may make some kind of statement or, or do something in the first five seconds where people that aren't interested, they'll click skip, right? Speaker 3: 13:47 Because if they're not actually you want to pay for it. Right? You've got that option here to not pay for someone if they're not interested. So I like to open with a, with a question with some kind of grabbing statement, like make it pretty clear right up front, you know, what you're doing, what, what it's about. This is about this new type of wedding ring or this is about this new skincare product or whatever it may make that clear right from the get go and you do have, you do have five seconds. So we had one client a show us, so they were in the outdoor space and they showed us this video that the first five seconds was the animation of their logo. The logo was doing all this stuff. We're like, yeah, that's not going to work. Nobody, nobody cares about your logo a have the logo there. Speaker 3: 14:29 You might get some brand again, but do something to capture them. Some kind of benefit statement, some kind of question, some kind of a, are you tired of this, you know, uh, can, can you not sleep at night because of x or whatever. Like some kind of something to arrest someone in those first five seconds that somebody that also makes someone who would say, no, I don't care about that product. Make them skip. That's great. Let's, let's get those people to move on and let's not, let's not for them. So yeah, you got five seconds. So that, that, that is also interesting to think about, okay, here's the angle of my commercial here, the benefits I'm going to work in, what's my opener going to be? And, and that's where I think you lead with a question or, or a testimonial or, or, or some kind of a, a grabber, you know, never do this again. Speaker 3: 15:11 Or, or what if you could avoid this forever? What if you could stop paying so much for whatever. So something to really hook them right in the right at the beginning is important. Back to the good old direct response marketing headlines, man. It is, it is. And so, you know, this can be a, this could be a spokesperson, you know, on camera looking at you saying this directly. It could be a combination of of that and text on the screen. I like. I like a combination typically, but yeah, it's so cool. I'm, I'm a, I'm a student of direct response. I know you are as well Dave, and I've read some of the classes even got like 22 immutable laws of branding on my desk and so Joseph sugarman books of course way back when, like triggers. That's an awesome book. Triggers. But anyway, a lot of the principles still apply, right? Speaker 3: 15:57 Like, like human nature hasn't changed a whole lot and people still either want to avoid pain or gain pleasure. Right. So thinking about these appeals a bit, none of that changes. It's just a new format and in a new medium and a new, you know, new audience targeting and things like that. But so, but yeah, our philosophy is let's, let's build it with direct response elements, but let's also build your brand in the process because one of the interesting side benefits, Dave, the worst thing is after someone runs on youtube a lot where we're usually running youtube campaigns in Google ads, so search and shopping stuff after they run youtube for three or four or five weeks, they're branded search campaigns will often increase by double. So people say, I didn't know if that was just Google's algorithm basically rewarding you for having spent money. Speaker 3: 16:47 There are. So yeah, probably not. But what, what, uh, what, what they are doing is, you know, you have more people that are aware of your product, so now they're searching for you. So that's cool. Still top of funnel for the book. We're talking about it. Yeah. So now I'm, I'm introduced to your product. I'm not ready to buy right now, but if I am interested in my next step is probably to go search for it. So we had one client who got pretty aggressive with youtube and they're branded campaigns. So people searching for them by name, uh, increased by four x in the first month and then they're not a small brand. Um, so it was really interesting. But, um, but yeah, it's one of those things that it does bleed over into other, other channels as well. So it's kind of a kind of a halo effect, you know, from, from Youtube ads. Speaker 3: 17:30 I love that. So when a person's on a youtube ad, is it, are you able to click the link? How do they, what's ease way of getting it from Youtube off youtube to where you want them to go? Yep. So there are there kind of three main campaigns, subtypes when you're running trueview. So Trivia, again, they're the, they're the instream are those pre roll videos we've been talking about. So there's, there's, um, standard trueview, which there's, you can have like a little companion banner banner that's off to the side. You have kind of a link over the video. People can click on that and go to your site or your channel or whatever you wanna do. So that's okay. That's kind of, that's been around a while. It's, it's okay. Um, the next option is called Tru Vue for shopping. So this is again for physical product businesses, but it's a combination of those youtube ads and then Google shopping. Speaker 3: 18:18 So often the upper right or over the video you've got your product listing ads or, or Google shopping ads. Um, but my favorite format and this will work for ecommerce or non ecommerce is what's called truview for action and that's where in the upper right on desktop or over the video and mobile, you've got a strong call to action button. So it's learn more. Shop now, save now whenever you get to control that button and there's a companion banner and then you put a headline there too. So it's pretty prepared against some good real estate there. And the beauty of that format is you can actually bid on a CPA target. So yeah, you can tell Google, hey, I'm willing, I want to, I want to hit the CBA target now you're going to pay for the impressions and the clicks like, so you're not, you're not only paying a CPA. Speaker 3: 19:04 That's some confusion people have. But I found Google is pretty good at hitting that CPA target. If you have good audience targeting in a good video overtime you can, you can hit your CPA target. Um, so, so that attribute for action is typically the best way. Like if you're, if you're looking to build your funnel to send people into the top of your funnel or, or whatever, I would, I would probably choose truview for action as the campaign subtype. Oh, that's awesome. Yeah. As you take a look at that, you've been doing this a long time. What are some of the tips for people as far as creating the video itself? What? Any specific tips you'd say as far as the video goes? And we kind of in an odd route, a couple of different things, but what specific. Yeah, take, take your time there. Speaker 3: 19:48 Um, another one of my favorite, a formats to follow for video is just interjecting a bunch of customer testimonials. Right? So that there's a great video for grammarly. Have you ever seen grammarly? They're not a client or anything, but they, it's software that helps you with your grammar mistakes. So you can, you can blue, it's just an add onto your browser, but as you're typing in in huge email or whatever, it's going to correct your mistakes for you, which is handy for a lot of people. Um, so the, the video that they have that they run on youtube, it's really just, it's like a bunch of different scenarios. It's the college student, it's the professional, you know, up and comer. It's the guy looking to get a job and there is just saying, you know, it's nice when I'm sending my email for my, my, my resume with my resume to catch all the mistakes that I'm making or it catches mistakes I didn't even know I was making. Speaker 3: 20:39 So it kind of, as you look at it, it's like a combination of the most commented on things. So you kind of look at what are people saying about your product and structure that structure, the ad that way. Um, so a couple of things that I would consider is one, I would, I would show the ad to people that are in your market before you run it. So, so, so I have some people preview it and not, not like employees or, or just friends or whatever, but people who are in your market and ask them, you know, what their, what their thoughts are, feelings are things like that. Um, uh, but, but going back to some of the things I mentioned before, you know, it's got to have that arresting opener. It's got to be very benefit oriented and lead with the strongest benefit, you know. Speaker 3: 21:19 So like Geico as an example, you know, they're always talking about cost savings. So 50 percent or 50 minutes could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance. Don't talk about all the other stuff as much the hammer on that, that cost savings because they've determined that's what causes people to switch. That's the trigger that causes someone to pick up the phone or, or we're going line. And so what is the strongest benefit for your product? Lead with that hammer on that. Come back to that, uh, get some social proof in there. So, so I like, I like endorsements, like actual customer testimonials. Um, and then I like some kind of objection handling. So if you think about these are the top one to two to three objections that someone has so, so, and again you kind of go back to your customer on this where people say, Hey, I'm worried that this is going to break too soon or will it last or whatever. Speaker 3: 22:07 And so, so if the, if that's a concern, you talk about your guarantee, you know that hey we've got a, we've got a 10 year guarantee or whatever. No, no questions asked, that type of thing. So what are the objections someone has bring those up and answer those, solve those right there in the video and then, and then some kind of strong call to action. So it's always interesting to me like you wouldn't think this would be necessary but like a video with a call to action versus one without the differences is pretty drastic. Like even just a, hey, check it out now, go, go and you design your own whatever, you know, go to our little style guide and design your own thing or go download this report or go check this out or go get free shipping or go get, go get five of these triathlons and back the ones that don't fit or something like that. Speaker 3: 22:50 Um, so some strong call to action. You got to end with that. Um, and, and then one other kind of little tip that we sometimes do is we'll now we kinda got a pretty good sense like, hey, this video is likely to work a, nobody's ever always right there you got it, you had a test that you get to know are you going to get the market decides ultimately not, not us as marketers, but um, we'll often run ads to our remarketing audiences first just to see like, what is he like, you know, because likely it's not going to just crash and burn. You're going to spend that much money, but you can at least see, okay, what's the view rate? Are People engaging with us? We, you know, uh, and, and then then decide, okay, this probably isn't worth rolling out to a bigger audience at this point. Um, so yeah, just just go a couple of tips and. But I can totally geek out on video production all day. I, we don't do video production just, just so you know, we're, we're more on the running the campaign side and stuff, but I love, I love the creative aspect and feel like got a pretty good handle on what, what works and what doesn't. So Speaker 2: 23:47 that's it. That's awesome. I know it was funny when we were even just doing some of the content that we put out there on youtube, like our funnel hacker TV. At first we didn't even make, make any mention as far as make sure you subscribe down below next episode or there like that. It's been crazy. Just that, just tell them to subscribe or to ring the Bell and get notifications. Those little tiny things totally changed the whole game. For us. It is sit down like 50 or 60 videos before we ever thought we should tell them what the video, even though it's free, even though it's free Speaker 3: 24:18 and even though the subscribe button is there, they still need to be told. It's like people need permission or they need to know like that's what you want them to do. Or maybe they're just not thinking about it, but you make it a simple ask a. I mean it seems like it shouldn't have to be that way, but. But it is so yeah, make the ask, make that call to action of some kind. It'll make a huge difference. Speaker 2: 24:40 Well that's awesome. Well Brett, anything else before we kind of wrap things up here? Speaker 3: 24:44 Man, it's just uh, you know, I think if you have the ability, if you have a product that works for video, which most do, if you tell your story in a unique way through video, I think now's the time to test youtube. It's still in its early stages. There's not a lot of people are, you know, compared to facebook on a lot of people advertising on youtube, you know, facebook is running into, you know, Max add capacity in the newsfeed is what I'm hearing a lot of cases and prices are going up and things like that. And again, I'm not, I'm not disparaging facebook. We use facebook, we love it. There's almost unlimited inventory on, on youtube too and just, just some ideas and so many people. So if you have a good video, if you have a good funnel built out, I think now's the time to test youtube, you know, and, and maybe one of the things you do is you get, get on and start, start kind of clicking around on youtube and look for some of those good pre roll videos, the videos that strike you and capture you and uh, and, and, and kind of look to mimic those. Speaker 3: 25:43 So. Speaker 2: 25:45 Well that's awesome. But I appreciate it. A 10 again, if people want to find out more information, where do they go? Speaker 3: 25:50 Yeah, best place is just go over to omg commerce.com. That's our, our sites. Check that out there, get some resources and stuff. You can also google me, Brett Curry, a cso of my articles and stuff on youtube and Google shopping and whatnot, and then I do have a podcast, a ecommerce evolution, so we talk all things ecommerce, so check that out as well. Speaker 2: 26:10 Awesome. Well Brad, again, so great. Can you again, we'll connect. I'm sure one of the seminars or events that were at. I'm sure we'll see each other around, so thanks again for your time. Appreciate it. Speaker 3: 26:20 Yeah, really glad to be here. Thanks for the invite and we'll. We'll chat soon. Speaker 4: 26:24 Hey everybody. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to podcasts. If you don't mind, could you please share this with others, rate and review this podcast on itunes. 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Two years ago, Brett Curry from OMG Commerce would not have recommended advertising on YouTube. But today, he sees it the way we now look back at Facebook. When cost was cheap and the audiences were huge. YouTube gets a billion views a day, a billion! Brett's company knows all about advertising on paid channels…be it Amazon or the multitude of Google channels. Recently Brett has seen opportunities on YouTube that allow his clients to advertise on a fixed cost per acquisition basis (my favorite)! In this podcast shares what he finds works and what does not. No need to hire his firm…if you want to learn how to do it yourself, good news! He's created a course with Ezra Firestone. See the show notes. Episode Highlights: YouTube has always been a great content platform. How recent ad types make YouTube much easier to monetize. Youtube is used as a product search engine more than people realize. Viewers (and now shoppers) on YouTube are actively doing something, these new campaigns can target people based on that activity. Nothing sells like video if it's done right. Brett explains the pre-roll and true view options. The key tips on how ecommerce business owners can approach the daunting task of video ad producing that can be profitable. Some companies use agencies and others are hiring full time video people in house. Search behaviors are different on YouTube than on google. The integration of the platforms allows for hitting more people in order to make more money. Why Youtube is an invaluable re-marketing platform. If you give Youtube the right audiences to go after and you and you have a video that's powerful, over the time the machine will start hitting that CPA target. These platforms can successfully follow the journey of the buyer. The importance of getting all the campaigns working together and connected. Transcription: Mark: The world of search engines has changed significantly since about 10 years ago right? Google has been the king for a long time. I believe they started around 1997, 1998 and they've dominated and kind of set the tone for what we think a search engine is supposed to be. But in today's world, if you're in e-commerce or if you're in online business in any way you have to think about different avenues for search. For example, Amazon is the number one search engine for products at this point. But the number two search engine in the world is also owned by Google and that's YouTube. For a lot of us especially those who have been in the online world for a long time we sometimes just think narrowly about Google because that's what we've always done. But there's a lot of other opportunities where people are actually searching and have that direct intent and that's going to be YouTube as one of these things that we need to look at. And Joe I guess you talked to somebody who's really been focusing on YouTube as an advertising channel to be able to acquire customers for a business and he gave you some insights into how to use this channel more effectively. Joe: Yeah I spoke to Brett Curry from OMG Commerce. I saw him do a presentation specifically on monetizing through YouTube. I guess the best way to explain this is once upon a time on radio I had a campaign, a niche model called Per Inquiry. And we would pay the radio station per inquiry that converted to an actual customer. It's cost per acquisition that we call it now. YouTube has that opportunity now. So Brett really honed in on advertising physical product companies and doing it cost per acquisition … I'm stumbling like crazy here folks sorry, cost per acquisition on YouTube. It's not something we think of out of the gate when we think of YouTube because we're just watching the latest sports, concert, whatever it might be but people are starting to really use YouTube for searching for products and then clicking that link and converting. There are video opportunities where you only pay if someone watches the entire 30 seconds. That's something else we talked about but the one that excites me the most is the cost per acquisition model when he gets into that detail. Mark: Now I think video is something that all of us need to start opening our eyes to. I think there's just tons of opportunity when it comes to video. And you know fortunately, I think it's a little bit intimidating for most of us. And I say fortunately because if you can get over that intimidation if you can get over some of the worry about “man this is actually pretty expensive to produce” there is a world of opportunity out there if you can start getting it. So I'm excited to listen to this because I've really only just toyed a little bit with YouTube advertising. I haven't actually gotten in and tried to understand it fully so this would be a good primer. Joe: Yeah it's great. And don't fear the production costs folks because some of the best converting videos according to Brett are the ones that are actually customer produced. So consider that in terms of presenting to on YouTube. That's it, I'm done talking. Let's go see what Brett has to say. Joe: Hey folks it's Joe Valley with Quiet Light Brokerage and today I have Brett Curry from OMG Commerce with me on the line. How are you Brett? Brett: I am doing fantastic Joe thanks for having me on the show. I'm excited to be here. Joe: You're also a podcaster too right? You've got a podcast what is the- Brett: Yeah. I love podcasting and usually I'm the one firing off the questions and listening. Honestly, I think listening is the harder job of the two here. So I'm looking for just to talking up a storm here talking about YouTube. Joe: Awesome. Well, I want to talk about a whole bunch of things because I think we met at the … for the folks that don't know we met at the Blue Ribbon Mastermind Conference in Denver. It's part of … I'm going to get that chain of events here wrong probably, it's part of the Smart Marketer Group, right? You guys … how long have you been part of that group with Ezra? Brett: Yeah. So I met Ezra Firestone at a Traffic and Conversion Summit event like six years ago. It was in San Francisco. It's a long time ago. I met Ezra there. He was just launching his Mastermind Group called Blue Ribbon and I thought to myself this is a dude that I need to know. And so we kind of striked up a conversation, I joined the mastermind group, the rest is history. So I think that was I think years ago believe it or not. Joe: And I've been going to mastermind Groups and we talk about them here on the podcast whether it's Rhodium Weekend or eCommerceFuel things of that nature. Blue Ribbon right up there for those listening if you can … if your business is big enough and you've got the revenue reach out. Find Ezra somehow through Smart Marketer probably right? Brett: Yes smartmarketer.com you got to consider it. I'm a huge eCommerceFuel fan as well. Andrew Youderian is a friend of mine. I think they do a killer job but yeah those two are right up there man. If you're serious about e-commerce and growing check out both of those and you're welcome Ezra and Andrew for the club. Joe: And for those listening if you're not in a Mastermind group or you're a buyer and you think how am I going to learn all this? It's through these mastermind groups. They didn't exist for me. I sold in 2010 as Ezra was saying I spoke to him on an earlier podcast. They really didn't exist when I started and now they're available for so many people to get so much more success I think than I had at the time. But listen I want to talk about OMG Commerce. I want to talk about you. You did a presentation at Blue Ribbon Mastermind on monetizing through YouTube and then kind of blew me away with the specifics of that and then all the other things that you do around that at your company. We want to talk about that. Can you give us … the people listening some background on yourself, on your company and how you started, what you do and then I want to jump into that. Brett: Yeah, absolutely. So right out of college in 2002 dating myself a little bit, I launched an agency; a small agency helping local businesses with TV, radio, and print; so kind of traditional old school media. I became a marketing junkie in college and I was introduced to Dan Kennedy and Jay Abraham and some of those kind of marketing gurus. I fell in love with the psychology of marketing and I kind of fancied myself as a copywriter for a little bit. And so I launched this agency, I started doing SEO in 2004 and somewhat just clicked. No pun intended it just fit my personality. I liked it and so I kind of became and SEO nerd. But still thinking about copy and the conversion rate and things like that. And then moved into AdWords and then really things took off in 2012 when I got hooked on Google AdWords and kind of … really we started our agency OMG, my business partner Chris Brewer and I we started the agency in 2010. But 2012 we kind of got hooked on Google Shopping. I wrote The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping after months and months of testing and perfecting things. Shopify published that and then that kind of helped ignite the agency. And so since then, I've been speaking at events like Traffic and Conversion Summit and Ezra's events in social media marketing world and internet retail and things like that. And so really the agency is built on driving traffic to e-commerce stores and primarily using Google Ads; so Google Search, the text ads, Google Shopping, Display Network, and more recently YouTube. I've always been a fan of You Tube. Recent ad types make it much easier to monetize and much easier to track and create measurable results. So I'm doing a lot with YouTube. And then kind of the other side of the business is Amazon. Helping companies with their Amazon ads as well and so … but I spend most of my time in the Google Ads ecosystem. Joe: Well I tell this story and I'm sorry for the podcasters that have to … listeners that hear me repeat this but you know I spent a lot of money on Google Ads and I didn't have any experience. I didn't have any training. And I think there are too many people out there doing that. They were like me. The problem is that I've discovered is that you try someone who claims to be an expert and in fact, they're not. And they take your budget and they blow it up and you cost per acquisition goes up and your profit goes down and you know this is six months before you want to sell and all of a sudden the value of your business goes down as well. When you get up and presented … I knew first and foremost because you are at Blue Ribbon you are going to be top notch. But then I dug deeper. I sat by Chris, we talked for a while and you talked specifically about YouTube and I know that you can't do that alone and that you've got to package everything else in there. But some of the things that you talked about were … and I'm going to let you dig into it and tell us about it, some specific fix targeted cost per acquisition and only paying if somebody views the full 30 seconds and a whole bunch of things that I don't think is out there for the average person that's doing all of the marketing channels themselves to figure out. So tell us about that a little bit. Brett: Yeah absolutely and I think I'll just … I'll set the stage really quickly if that's cool just talking about YouTube in general. And you know I've been a fan of YouTube forever. It's always been a great content platform. Everybody is on YouTube. A billion monthly users, average session duration is like 40 minutes which is longer though on Facebook. And the cool thing about YouTube is it's full of a lot of learn, do, and buy moments. So if I'm on YouTube I'm actively doing something. I'm looking for how to fix my lawnmower, how to fix my washing machine although I try to avoid that at all costs and just pay people. But if I'm at pinch go to Google or go to YouTube to learn how to do things or researching products. That's something that a lot of people don't know is that YouTube is used as a product search engine pretty frequently where people are looking for unboxing videos and demo videos and things like that. And so … or just you know how to, my kids use YouTube all the time from everything to how to play the piano to … my 16 year old son now is looking at how to pick up chicks which will it make you proud or worried I'm not sure. But yeah you can learn anything on YouTube right? So when someone's on YouTube they're actively engaged in what they're doing and so the beauty of that is you can target people based on what they're doing on YouTube. But then like you alluded to now there's these ad formats that just really make it powerful. And so it's kind of combination now of better targeting than ever before so we can make sure we're reaching the right person better than we ever have before on YouTube. Everybody is there but how do we get to the ideal person for a particular e-commerce business. And then how do we have like a bidding and ad format that people want to click on and want to take action on and we're paying a rate that makes sense. And so that's kind of the backdrop. But yeah, so you talked about only paying if someone engages. That's called YouTube TrueView and so for those that don't know that's the pre roll or before ad. So if you go to YouTube to watch a clip from The Office or something and then there's an ad that pops up before that or the place before that you've got five seconds until that magical Skip Ad button pops up. And so the way that works is if a user skips the ad before the 30 second mark or before the end of the ad whichever comes first then the advertiser doesn't pay. So you know I could watch 28.9 seconds of an ad, click skip and the advertiser doesn't pay a penny for that. And so … or someone has to click through to the sites. If they're watching and they think ooh this is cool I'm going to click on the ad and go to the site and then the advertiser is charged for that as well but really an awesome concept. You know I used to in the previous agency days, I did quite a bit of TV and it was my favorite medium pre … before I got really deep in online marketing just because the power of video right? Nothing sells like video if it's done right and so … but if you're running a TV spot you pay for the spot regardless of if people walk out of the room or change the channel or whatever. With TrueView you're only paying if someone watches or engages so it's pretty powerful. Joe: Well let's talk about … for the people that are listening and that have a physical product and let's say they're just doing Google AdWords and they wanted to reach out to you how did that … how does it start, how … to me the idea of producing video if that's something you've never done is kind of daunting. How do you try to approach that? Brett: Yeah it really is and so this is what separates YouTube from say Google Shopping or Google Search ads which are just the text ads. You know a text ad that you can create in about three minutes. Or if you did research it takes a little bit longer than that but it's really easy. Google Shopping, the ads are pretty easy. There's just data feed involved, there's product feed involved which can be a little bit tricky. But a video, man that's tougher. You got to hire a video crew potentially. You got to hire an actor or you've got to be comfortable on camera, whatever. Ultimately though you really can create a video even using an iPhone if you wanted to but my advice on the video itself is be straightforward first. So I think … because we've all grown up seeing ads we have all kinds of ideas of what works and what doesn't work. So we know the funny Super Bowl commercials that we like and so we think we need to recreate something along those lines right? So I need to come up with something like the what's up guys from Budweiser. I'm a believer in direct response. So that's the type of ad we suggest that you run because most physical product companies if you're not huge a pure branding play is going to be tough so you want something that's direct response. And so I prefer a kind of straightforward approach. But a couple of things you can think about is one, you do need to hook someone immediately. So that Skip Ad button comes up in the first five seconds so hook them immediately. So what do you got to say, what question are you going to ask, are you going to be like running up to the camera, are you going to be doing something interesting to make someone say okay I was going to skip because I don't like ads but there's something about this that I need to watch. So hooking them in the first five seconds is key. I believe you got to lead with the strongest benefit. So what is the benefit that your product provides? Is it time savings or is it status or what is that major benefit and then dramatize that. Bring that to life even if it's just you talking and showing the product. So that's important. You also got to incorporate some social proof. So do you have a testimonial, do you have an endorsement, do you have something … are you endorsed by somebody that is trusted by your marketplace; some kind of social proof. And I think and kind of part of this you want to show don't tell you know. A talking head video can work but you want to show as much as you can. That is few of the things to consider to [inaudible 00:15:24.2] have to get in to but things like [inaudible 00:15:27.5] sort of moving the risk. What are the risks that someone has in their head before they buy? So if you're selling apparel or footwear or something what if it doesn't fit? Then what do I to overcoming some of those objections in the video is important. And then a really strong call to action, so like hey what do you … what do I want you as the viewer to do next? If you leave that … oh but this is just crazy to me, you know most people think “well it's a compelling ad people will naturally click”. Not necessarily, you kind of have to ask them to. Like go here, get this free shipping code, or check out this, or watch this further demo, or join our email list to get a discount; something, some kind of call to action and then push people to do that. And the nice thing is there are some new ad formats that really make those CTA's or calls to action pop. But that's just kind of few of the things that make for a good video. But I admit making a good video is much harder than other ad formats, it just is. Joe: Through your agency do you guys have a referral program … people that you say okay these guys have done a good job and you refer people to agencies or do you find that the entrepreneur is creative and ingenious and can create a video on their own and make it work? Brett: Well, yeah it's interesting. So we're seeing now a handful of our clients are hiring full time video people because of their product videos. So video can be useful on a lot of ways right and different types of videos. So maybe I just have a pure product demo video and I put that on my product detail pages and then I'm cranking out little short clips for my Facebook advertising and then I'm launching maybe YouTube content that I'll try to get to rank organically and then I'm running YouTube ads and I've got someone creating that. So surprisingly this is something that I don't think existed with the size of companies we're working with now. You know kind of two million to 10 million a year and really up to pretty 20 million whatsoever, a lot of our clients are in that range. Those companies now have full time video people. Joe: Okay. Brett: There are a few agencies I could name but we don't do any of the creative work ourselves but I can make recommendations. Joe: So let's go to that assumption then that the client has video … has access to it or produced their own, why YouTube though? Why … like when I go and I search … like I did a search today on how to export a profit and loss statement from Xero because a client said it can't be done and I'd seen it done. I get them all the time. Oh yeah? Well let me send a video. So I did that and I sent him, I skipped the Quiet Light Brokerage banner ad because we don't need to click on it. Brett: Yeah. Joe: But it never really occurred to me to buy through YouTube. So what … people know that when you do sponsored Ads inside of Amazon or you spend money on Google Ad Words or Facebook that there's going to be a certain volume you can get to in return on investment. Is it worth it to advertise on YouTube? I know it has a billion viewers but how many people are really thinking products? And is it worth it; a bang for the buck? Should people be paying attention to advertising on YouTube? Brett: Yeah, the quick answer is this; absolutely. And this is one of those answers that even just probably two years ago my answer would have been a little bit different. It kind of would have been a maybe. Like I said YouTube has always been a powerful platform. If you're a good content creator and you created good content and got organic traffic and then YouTube has always been a good source for running a business. But from an ad platform, I believe it's just become viable for a lot of businesses. I would say most e-commerce businesses should consider it and that's a relatively new development. So aside from everybody being on there and aside from people being actively engaged where like you're looking at how to pull a report from … it was Xero? Joe: Xero. Brett: So how to pull a report, if there'd been an ad related to something like that maybe it would have captured your interest or maybe not. But you can target people based on what they're doing on YouTube plus much more. So, of course, YouTube is owned by Google and so now you can target people based on their behavior that Google sees even off YouTube. So one of the options you have is keyword targeting. So if maybe I've got a new Xero alternative so better than Quick Books better than Xero whatever I'm going to … I want to woo people over to my new accounting software; which sounds like just the worst job in [inaudible 00:20:04.7] accounting software. But anyway we'll [crosstalk]. Exactly, I think I just fell asleep as I was mentioning it. But so then I could use keyword targeting and I could target people looking for Xero and Quick Books and Quick Books Online and Quick Books online tutorial. And maybe I'd even target things like why is Quick Books doing this; like some pain points around Quick Books like Quick Books keeps crashing things like that. So those are some of things people type into YouTube kind of just to find a fix. Well then if I've got the alternative to Xero and Quick Books then I run my pre-roll ad for somebody watching a video on how to fix a pain point inside of Quick Books. So there's this keyword targeting that's based on content on YouTube which is really powerful. But then going to what I alluded to a minute ago you can also target people based on what they're searching for on Google. So I think it'd probably be a toss-up like who has more information about you; Google or Facebook? I don't know really. They both know everything about us. And so I don't know about you, my search behavior on Google is different than it is on YouTube. Often if I'm going to YouTube I'm just watching music videos and stuff like that like sort of as in background even. But I search on Google for all kinds of stuff. So then you can target people on YouTube based on what they're searching for on Google. So if I sell running shoes I can look at a whole host of search terms that someone maybe typing on in on Google and I can build an audience around that and then target those users the next time they're on YouTube. Joe: So it sounds like if someone is doing any paid advertising on Google whether it's AdWords or Google Shopping or whatever it might be that they need to think of YouTube as just what it is which is an extension of Google. They're owned by Google. It is Google. Brett: Yeah. Joe: And all those same tools and resources are there that you just got to think visually. So it's really the last couple of years you started to see your advertising work better and get … Google's getting better at it to allow you to do a better job. Can you give me an example without naming any client names on in terms of what it's done for them so that somebody doesn't go “oh, wow, okay”? Brett: Sure. Joe: And what other channels within Google they're also spending money on? Brett: Yeah absolutely and so I'll kind of mention this first, I think YouTube is for a long time have been good at creating brand lift. So even kind of before some of the new targeting options and before some of the new ad options it was good at getting people to be aware of a product. So we'll use Boom by Cindy Joseph because Ezra wouldn't mind if I talk about it and we run all of the Google ads for Boom. But if we ran YouTube ads introducing people to Boom … let's just say we had no call to action I think at the end which we wouldn't do that but let's just say we did, that would likely cause a brand lift. More people would start searching for Boom on Google. After watching the video they'll be intrigued and say oh what is this let me check out a little bit more. And so that's always been kind of the platform or always been a benefit of the platform. But then kind of beyond that the next thing I would recommend someone to do is look at using YouTube for remarketing. So for people that visit your site whether they go to product detail page only or whether they add to cart and abandon, let's remarket to them. So let's use YouTube as a remarketing platform. And so that's what I've been doing for a while as well, taking our remarketing list like you alluded to all of this is built in the Google ads platform and it's now rebranded as Google Ads, not Google AdWords. So it's all in that platform so we can upload our remarketing list, we can start segmenting that and running YouTube ads to those people. So we typically segment break out site visitors, break out PPC viewers, break out cart abandoners, and kind of have different ads that we run from them. But then kind of beyond that we're looking at a new format called TrueView for action. And you kind of mentioned this before too where you're … this is where you're bidding on a CPA basis. So basically what we're doing is we're telling YouTube hey I'm willing to pay X, I'm willing to pay 100 bucks or 80 bucks or 50 bucks or whatever for a conversion and over time YouTube gets really good at dialing that in. So if you give YouTube the right audiences to go after and you have a video that's powerful over time the machine will start hitting that CPA target provided your site converts as well. Joe: Google TrueView? Brett: So as- what's that? Joe: Did you call it Google TrueView? Brett: It's TrueView for action. So it's a subset of TrueView. So you could just run standard TrueView which is the ad format I talked about before where someone has to watch 30 seconds or the whole video or you don't pay. So that's kind of standard TrueView. With standard TrueView, you're paying a cost per view. So you're telling Google I'm willing to pay five cents, two cents, 20 cents per- Joe: Yeah, risk … there's risk there but it sounds like the TrueView for action is look you're not going to pay unless it converts which is- Brett: Yeah exactly. Joe: But is there volume there? Brett: There is immense volume and that's one of those things where we've seen people be able to scale pretty quickly. So with Boom by Cindy Joseph, we went from not even really a channel to a pretty large channel quickly. And we were able to start kind of dialing in and hitting their CPA target within a couple of weeks. And then it will sustain that now for several months. Joe: What happens in the first two weeks when you're … if you're doing TrueView for action aren't you always hitting that CPA target? Brett: No. So you're not. And you give Google the CPA you want to hit and you set a daily budget. Joe: Okay. Brett: But the machine is experimenting in the beginning. And this is something where this is a little bit different than let's say Facebook ads as an example I know … and I'm not a Facebook ads guy. I don't run … I don't run our Facebook even but I know there is kind of this thought that with Facebook ads you build a bunch of an ad sets and you let them … you know each one spends 30 bucks, if it doesn't convert kill it, whatever. Really search pruning quickly. That doesn't work on YouTube, not with TrueView for action. You need to give the machine time to learn. So you're maybe going to be letting it run for seven or 10 days. Obviously, you could pause it if nothing's happening. But usually that CPA, it's going to be above the CPA initially and then it's going to start getting closer and closer to it. So we found again with the right video, the right targeting you can usually hit your CPA target if you let the machine kind of dial in. Joe: Okay, and you guys don't do any of the Facebook stuff. You're focused on most of the Google platforms and then you do the Amazon platform as well. Brett: Yeah exactly. Joe: And is it because that you integrate the Google Shopping, YouTube ads, Google AdWords, PPC whatever they've rebranded it you integrate them all together. Brett: Yeah. Joe: Do you think they help each other? Is it Google has gotten to the point where is it intelligent enough to pull resources from one to the other to help improve cost per conversion? Brett: Yeah absolutely and then one of the things that Google just really stepped their game up in the last couple years in the last six months even is audience targeting. So being able to apply some of those audiences even to your search campaigns and a few of the audiences to your shopping campaigns. But it is all connected because if you think about it if I'm in product research mode, if I'm looking at buying a new … let's say I'm buying a new [inaudible 0027:37.5] a couple of this things for a house and then I'm researching on Google then maybe after I find a few things I'm going to YouTube to watch a video or some unboxing videos or installation videos now I'm going back to Google. And so what you can do if you've got all of the campaigns setup and part of a … we call it a full funnel approach or a team of campaigns, we're not viewing search and shopping in YouTube as this completely separate entities but how do they work together because they do. So if someone finds us on search or shopping when they don't convert then let's use YouTube as the remarketing vehicle. If someone discovers us on YouTube and they watch a video and they become engaged with us but they don't purchase well then let's add them to a remarketing list and target them with search and shopping ads. Because maybe someone learns about your brand on YouTube they don't buy, their next activity is going to be I'm going to go to Google and search. I'm going to go search for this company now or find out more and so we can target them that way. So that's another piece we look at as we create a list of people that have viewed a video as an ad. And then we layer that into our search and shopping campaigns. And we've seen this … let's just go back to the Boom by Cindy Joseph example; we even created some campaigns where we only target people that have seen a video ad. And a lot of those people then go back to Google and they can't really remember the brand name but they remember seeing the video or whatever like something's caught their attention so they're just they're typing in a bunch of random things. Like make up for older women or you know things that would've been mentioned in the ad. And then we're able to target them because we built a list of people that viewed the video as an ad but actually converted them to research a shopping campaign. So if we just think about it, if we kind of step back and think about our own journey like what's my journey as a buyer? I really just click on one ad and buy. I don't just see one ad for a brand new product I've never heard of and purchase immediately. That doesn't happen. I'm usually going to search for something, be exposed to it, click around, visit, and then see another ad and then convert. So we would … we like to get all the campaigns kind of working together and connected. Joe: So let's say that someone is managing their advertising campaign themselves and business is getting big enough to they want to elevate themselves to more of the captain of the ship instead of a navigator if you want instead of just focusing on one part like the marketing are there resources out there to learn everything you need to learn about for the Google ads platform within Google and outside of it or is it simply your 20 years of expertise that … and what, staff of 17 that allow you to be better than any Tom, Dick, or Harry that's going to try to do it for their own business? Brett: Yes. So I mean there is a learning curve and I think the learning curve is a little steeper with Google ads than it is other platforms potentially. It's one of those things where learning the basics is not that complicated but then seeing how everything interacts and how one change leads to other implications is a little trickier. So there's a little bit of a learning curve but there are some good resources. So on the Google Shopping side, I wrote the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping a few years ago. Shopify published that. It's totally free. Joe: Do you have to update that on a regular basis? Is it changing? Brett: Yeah, I just updated it a year ago. I needed another round of updates. The core of it is still good but it needs to be updated. Joe: Okay. Brett: I'm working on a course with Ezra Firestone. We launched the beta version on all of Google Ads. So it kind of starts with- Joe: Oh, excellent. Brett: -that foundation of Google ads. Joe: That's what I was looking for and I didn't know that. For everybody listening, I didn't know that by the way. Brett: Yeah. Joe: Because look some people are going to be hesitant to work with an agency. Brett: Sure. Joe: And historically I've been anti-agency although I owned one. I owned a media buying agency specifically for radio back in the day. Brett: Yeah. Joe: And my experience is as an agency owner is that you're going to work really really hard because you want to client to keep spending money because you get a percentage of that money that he spent. So you want them to be successful but as an e-commerce owner, my experience was … God, they blew it, my gosh my cost per acquisition went way up. Everything is destroyed. They're not paying any attention to anything that I said but what you did and what you presented was great and different. So that's … I wasn't going there but thank you for going there. So you've created a course on the Google ads platform with Ezra which will be done when? Brett: So probably by the time this … I don't know when is this is going to live but it will … it's launched in September of 2018 is when it will launch officially. Joe: Okay. Brett: So it should be available here pretty quick. Joe: So people can find that probably on smartmarketer.com right? Brett: Smartmarketer.com Joe: And OMG Commerce I would assume as well? Brett: Yeah well, have some links to it as well. Joe: Okay so let's assume that a certain group of people are going to be I'm never working with an agency and they'll Google and they find that there and they'll get that expertise and training which is exactly what I want. I want people to get the best advice and expertise. Brett: Yeah. And one thing I would maybe add to that is I would recommend that everybody get educated at least to a certain degree. Even if you plan on outsourcing it or hiring internally for it, learn the basics of the platform. Learn how everything kind of ties together. Because then you'll be able to analyze does this agency I'm going to be getting they know what they're talking about, is this person that I'm hiring do they know what they're talking about? So I think as a business owner you got to educate yourself at least on the basics and kind of see how the full funnel works and things like that. But yeah you don't have to hire an agency. You can hire someone in-house and train them up and that could be great for some businesses. Joe: Unless they quit. Brett: Exactly, yeah. That's true, yeah. Good to be diversified a little bit. Joe: I agree. Well listen, Brett I appreciate it, I appreciate your time coming on here just sort of unraveling the mystery of YouTube because again to me I've never thought about buying something there. Now that we've talked and I saw your presentation it's every time I'm seeing an ad and I've actually watched a few which is interesting but I haven't clicked through to buy yet. And I think that that's going to change. And I think that people will get ahead of it and start learning it now and being one of the early adopters of advertising on YouTube. They'll get ahead of the curve like those that focused on Facebook first. Brett: Exactly and I think it's … I think Facebook's going to be a viable ad platform for the foreseeable future. I think You Tube is going to be as well but I would liken where YouTube is now to where Facebook was a few years ago where it's pretty affordable to be on YouTube. Those costs will go up over time as more people hop on to the platform but it's a great place to be. And yeah we've seen from skin care to apparel to automotive to tech; all those verticals in e-commerce are getting good results on YouTube so it's worth exploring for sure. Joe: Fantastic, so YouTube is today where Facebook was a few years ago. Brett: I think so, yeah. Joe: That's a good way to end it. But for anybody that does want to talk to you, I think they can find you at OMGcommerce.com is that right? Brett: Yup OMGcommerce.com I'm happy to chat, happy to do an audit potentially of existing efforts and I'll let you know how we could potentially help. So yeah OMGcommerce.com. Joe: Well put that down in the show notes and if this is out before the course is done we'll go back and we'll put it in the course after the fact so that those that just want to learn on their own and maybe bring it in-house can learn from that as well. Brett: Yeah awesome. Joe: Thanks for your time Brett I appreciate it. Brett: Okay thanks Joe I really appreciate it. [inaudible 00:35:07.7] All right see you. Links: OMGCommerce Website ecommerce Evolution Podcast – Get to know Brett How to Use YouTube to Scale Ecommerce Ads – Online eCourse
f you aren't using YouTube at least for remarketing - you're missing out. With over 1 Billion monthly users and average session durations of over 40 min. (longer than what most people spend on Facebook in a day) YouTube has the attention of your prospects and customers. Not only does YouTube have your prospects and customers eyes and ears, they also have a really attractive advertising offering - TrueView. With the TrueView pre-roll (aka “before” videos) you as the advertiser only pays if someone actually watches your video or clicks through to your site. If someone skips before the :30 mark, you pay nothing. Pretty cool. Throw some really advanced audience targeting features on top of that and you have all kinds of options for both top and bottom of the funnel marketing on YouTube. This episode is a recording of a talk I gave in San Diego at Social Media Marketing World. In it I cover the following: How your prospects are using YouTube and how that should influence your strategy The best audiences to target with your ads 5 Tips to creating great video ads that hook prospects and get them to take action YouTube for Top of Funnel - the bulk of this talk is about remarketing, but YouTube has some great benefits for Top of Funnel which I outline here. Targeting options - If you go Top of Funnel what kind of targeting options should you consider. Plus more!
Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce, a digital marketing agency and Google Premier Partner. Brett is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify. He is also the host of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast highlighting what’s new and what’s next in eCommerce. He and his team manage Google, Amazon, and YouTube ad campaigns for over 100 growing brands. His insights into Amazon and Google Advertising have been featured on stage at top industry events like IRCE, Seller Summit, and Social Media Marketing World. During our interview we discuss: - Brett hates cold calling so he shares the #1 strategy that his company uses to get clients today. - Brett shares why he loves video marketing so much and why he believes there is such a big opportunity for entrepreneurs and marketers. - We discuss whether it's better to have a highly produced video or just using an iPhone and the #1 key to success. - Brett shares how to target true view pre-roll ads in order to get your video ads in front of your exact target market. - Then Brett shares his strategy for re-targeting your competitor's visitors. - Brett talks about some of the newest features for YouTube advertiser including target CPA. - Brett also shares his favorite growth tool/software. - Then he recommends a good book for the Growth Experts audience/listener. Brett's website: www.omgcommerce.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ http://ecommerceevolution.com/
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Brett Curry is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker, but first and foremost he's an entrepreneur. Brett's passion is helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. As a certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach and eCommerce marketing enthusiast Brett is a frequent speaker at business functions across the US. The majority of his time is spent running an online marketing agency and leading an amazing team of talented marketers. Watch the full episode here: https://projectegg.co/top-google-ads-agency About The Project EGG Show: The Project EGG Show is a video talk show that introduces you to entrepreneurs from around the world. It is broadcast from studios in Metairie, Louisiana to online platforms including YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher, and hosted by Ben Gothard. Our goal is to give you a fresh, unscripted and unedited look into the lives of real entrepreneurs from around the globe. From billionaires to New York Times best selling authors to Emmy Award winners to Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients to TEDx speakers – we present their real stories – uncensored and uncut. Subscribe To The Show: https://projectegg.co/podcast/ Get Access To: 1. Resources: https://projectegg.co/resources/ 2. Financing Solutions: https://projectegg.co/epoch/ 3. Payment Solutions: https://projectegg.co/sempr/ 4. Services: https://projectegg.co/resources#services 5. Courses: https://projectegg.co/resources#courses 6. Software: https://projectegg.co/resources#software 7. Book: https://projectegg.co/resources#books --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/projectegg/support
If you’re advertising on Facebook but not on Google, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. (Especially if you run a product-based business.) After all, if someone sees a product they like, what’s the first thing they’re going to do? (Hint: Google it.) Join the experts and guest Brett Curry as they dive into the 4 pillars of advertising on Google so you can leverage Google’s advertising platform and reach your potential customers. You’ll learn how to run ads not only on Google’s search engine, but also on their shopping platform, their display network, and the pre-roll video ads on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The 4 pillars that make up the foundation of a successful ad campaign on Google. How your Quality Score could get you a bid less than your competitor and still outrank them (« Plus, the 3 elements that makeup Google’s Quality Score). The ad types you want to run first on each of Google’s properties. Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review! iTunes not your thing? Find us on Stitcher or at DigitalMarketer.com/podcast.
When it comes to online advertising, I know it can be a challenge to keep up with the various options on different, ever-changing platforms. So today, I've brought Brett Curry from OMGCommerce.com on to discuss traffic with Google and Amazon in 2018. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2Hr5nU1
Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce and the popular eCommerce Evolution podcast. We caught up with him about how to build effective PPC campaigns by combining multiple advertising channels as well as when you should branch out beyond Amazon Marketplace.
Want your YouTube ads to convert? Looking for effective ways to build remarketing audiences for your ads? In this episode, I interview Brett Curry, CEO of OMG Commerce and a YouTube ads expert. He authored "The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping" for Shopify. Show notes: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/269
Today, I’m thrilled to have Brett Curry on the show. Brett is someone who I met through Drew Sanocki at the Traffic And Conversions Summit In San Diego and we hit it off right away. He runs OMG Commerce which is a 7 figure ecommerce agency that has helped over 125 companies with their pay per click advertising. Not only does Brett speak at major ecommerce events across the country but he also writes for a variety of sites like Digital Marketer and Search Engine Journal. He’s also the author of the ultimate guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify […] The post 173: How To Run Profitable YouTube TrueView For Shopping Ads With Brett Curry appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.
We sit down with Brett Curry of OMG Commerce and discuss how Voice and other tech will change SEM forever
Google Shopping ads are one of the leading traffic sources that can give you the ultimate edge. This hidden gem is often overlooked by store owners (and your competition.) Brett Curry, author of The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping, joins us to walk through setting up profitable product listing ads. Brett Curry is the CEO of OMG Commerce. Brett started his first marketing agency in 2003 and launched his first search engine marketing campaign in 2004. After some early big wins, Brett was hooked. Now he leads a team of SEO and SEM professionals serving ecommerce clients. Brett is also the host of the eCommerce Evolution podcast aimed at bringing you what's new and what's next in the world of eCommerce. — Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast on iTunes Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast on Stitcher Subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast via RSS Join The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group — Learn: Why is Google Shopping such a powerful channel for most online merchant? What are some common Google Shopping mistakes you see merchants making? What are some quick win tips for better Google Shopping results? Links: The Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping Google Shopping for Merchants Google Shopping App OMGcommerce [eCommerce Evolution](http://ecommerceevolution.com/"eCommerce Evolution") Free Guide I want to send you a sample chapter of Ecommerce Bootcamp, absolutely free. Tell me where to send your sample at ecommerce-bootcamp.com
If you're looking for qualified customers who are ready to buy, but you're not yet using Google Shopping, then you might be missing out on untapped traffic and the hottest potential buyers on the interwebs. Brett is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker. The majority of his time is spent running his agency, Online Marketing Giant, and leading an amazing team of talented marketers at Classy Llama that specialize in search engine marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web development, marketing strategy, and branding. He has a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. As a certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach and eCommerce marketing enthusiast Brett is a frequent speaker at business functions across the US. "If your SEO company says they can't tell you what they're doing because it's proprietary stuff - fire them. Proprietary doesn't exist any more." - Brett Curry Key Takeaways from the Show Why SEO is not dead, it’s just evolved Why Google shopping is the premier product advertising channel for merchants Tips, tricks, and hacks to optimizing products for Google Shopping Ads How to make sure your SEO foundation is set up properly When to know if it's time to fire your SEO company How to preserve your SEO during a platform/site migration. Links / Resources Classy Llama Llama Commerce SEMRush Google.com/merchants Subscribe & Review To get more awesome Ecommerce Influence content sent directly to your device and into your ears as they become available, you can easily subscribe below. Also, ratings and reviews on iTunes (hopefully 5-stars!) help us tremendously a we’re very grateful for them. We do read all of the reviews and we’ll answer your questions or comments on future episodes. Cheers, Austin & Chad! Follow on Twitter: Follow @chadvanags Follow @a_brawn
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