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How to Grow Your eCommerce Business is sponsored by the multi-channel eCommerce Business Vendlab (⁠⁠⁠www.vendlab.com⁠⁠⁠). Contact us if you want to discuss growing your eCommerce business. In this podcast, we discuss why we think that Shopify is the best eCommerce platform for most sellers. This is because it offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface and powerful tools for inventory management, marketing, and customer engagement. Its scalability and extensive app ecosystem make it ideal for businesses of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises.

Join Matt Edmundson on the eCommerce Podcast as he delves into the world of online retail with Aman Amandeep Singh from Cronix, a full-service eCommerce agency. Discover insights on choosing the right eCommerce platform, from Shopify to BigCommerce, and learn about the latest trends in omnichannel strategies and content optimisation. Don't miss this engaging discussion on how to enhance your online store's performance and reach---Timestamps:0:00 Intro9:17 Choosing the Right eCommerce Platform10:39 BigCommerce's B2B Advancements13:03 Shopify's Restrictions on High-Risk Products17:56 Challenges with Wix for E-commerce20:40 Shopline's Rise in the UK25:18 Emerging Trends in eCommerce27:12 Custom Content and Landing Pages28:53 Enhancing Product Pages for Better Conversion35:51 Evolving Omnichannel Strategies41:57 Effective Website Migration Strategies---Key Takeaways:1. Choosing the Right eCommerce Platform: Amandeep highlights the importance of selecting an eCommerce platform based on specific business needs. For those starting out with straightforward requirements, platforms like Shopify are recommended for their ease of use and community support. However, for businesses with more complex needs, such as B2B functionalities or custom payment integrations, platforms like BigCommerce or self-hosted solutions like WooCommerce and Magento might be more suitable. This advice underscores the necessity of aligning platform capabilities with business objectives.2. Enhancing Product Pages with Rich Content: Amandeep advises investing in rich content for product pages, especially for best-selling items. This includes detailed descriptions, use cases, benefits, FAQs, and high-quality images or videos. Such enhancements can improve customer understanding and potentially increase conversion rates. He also mentions the importance of maintaining unique and engaging content to stand out from competitors who might use generic manufacturer descriptions.3. Omnichannel Strategy and Social Commerce: Amandeep discusses the growing importance of an omnichannel strategy, which involves selling across multiple platforms like Amazon, TikTok, and Walmart, in addition to one's own website. He notes the increasing trend of social commerce, particularly on platforms like TikTok, where users are more inclined to make purchases directly. This advice highlights the need for businesses to diversify their sales channels to reach a broader audience and adapt to changing consumer behaviours.---If this episode of the eCommerce Podcast piqued your interest make sure to check out everything that gets done over here on the eCommerce Podcast, a space dedicated to eCommerce Wow!

Will Baumann is the co-founder and CEO of Fourthwall, a company that empowers creators to sell products online without needing to be e-commerce experts.At Fourthwall, they handle sales tax, supply chain, customer support, and more so creators can focus on making content and growing their community.In this episode of DTC Pod, Will shares his insights on the complexities of building a business out of one's personal brand and how Fourthwall has been aiding this process for over 50,000 creators.Will also touches on the power of creators today, the trends they're seeing at Fourthwall in terms of product popularity and paid ad usage, and Fourthwall's differentiation strategy, growth channels, and future plans.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. E-commerce for Content Creators2. Fourthwall's Target Audience and Market Positioning3. How to Get Started with Fourthwall4. Merchandising Strategies for Creators5. Growth Channels: Word-of-Mouth, Cold Outbound, SEO6. Community-Driven Sales vs Paid Ads7. The Power of Content CreatorsTimestamps00:00 How Fourthwall helps creators build their businesses06:39 What creators need to know about sales tax 09:50 Identifying a customer persona for Fourthwall11:53 Steps to get set up with Fourthwall14:09 Fourthwall then vs now, from manual to automated processes18:12 Distribution trends on Fourthwall, community vs paid ads19:05 The most popular products creators sell and how to scale20:10 Starting a business vs creating a new revenue stream22:04 Fourthwall's future plans and growth projections24:10 Positioning against Shopify and Pietra25:44 How Fourthwall reaches its ICPs: word of mouth, cold outbound, SEOShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok  Will Baumann - Co-Founder and CEO at FourthwallBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

The world of e-commerce is in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technologies reshaping the way we buy and sell online. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jeff Orange—Product Manager at TikTok—to share his do's and don't's of developing ecommerce platforms, practical tips for overcoming barriers to purchasing, and the emerging trends informing the future of ecommerce.

Shiv (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivkagarwal) is the Co-Founder of Foundation - https://www.getfoundation.com Foundation is B2B eCommerce Simplified Foundation allows merchants to set up their wholesale store with buyer-specific order terms in under 15 minutes Foundation is tailored for the B2B market, empowering sales teams rather than replacing them In this episode, Jason & Shiv discuss what the B2B buying experience of the future looks like, now

Hot on the heels of Shopify's smart PR on their platform TCO cost model and value proposition ‘research', we're pulling apart why vendor-led cost model analysis needs to be taken with a generous pinch of salt. The issue: no two TCO models ever show exactly the same cost model structure or calculations, so you're not getting a true like-for-like comparison and evaluation. This can distort perceptions of value and create false flags, either under or overstating real costs. There are lots of “research shows platform X has the lowest TCO / fastest ROI” studies, and from our experience this is smoke & mirrors. Which platform ecosystem delivers the most affordable cost model and highest value is dependent upon the size of business, complexity of build, operational setup and a brand's red lines. It also depends upon how value is defined, and whether or not attempts are made to put a monetary value to things like opportunity cost and operational efficiency. When a cost model assessment is based on the business type that is best suited to a particular platforms, inevitably the research will demonstrate it hits the value goal. In this podcast, we break down why you need to be sceptical when vendors publish cost models showing they deliver the most value / quickest ROI. It's great marketing but we explain why no platform can ever state it consistently delivers the lowest cost for any business. Let's pick apart cost models!

Andrea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-bosio) is the Co-Founder of Rewix - https://www.rewixecommerce.com Rewix is a fully featured B2B eCommerce platform Rewix has a goal of creating a B2B platform that is as easy to use as Shopify, while coming in at a super accessible price point Rewix bills itself as a B2B Ecommerce eXperience Platform (EXP). Rewix is a fast, flexible and reliable SaaS based platform designed to facilitate the sale of products and services to other business entities across a variety of purchasing journeys Rewix includes eCommerce, CRM, marketing automation and analytics, powered by AI In this episode, Jason & Andrea discuss the growth opportunities in the B2B eCommerce space and how Rewix is looking to enable more B2B brands to sell online, affordably, at scale

This week's episode, we go on call with Qing Gui Huang, CEO of Thailand's leading online beauty retail company Konvy. As a beauty retailer, Konvy supports thousands of brands with a combined portfolio of more than 25,000 SKUs, through various channels, from their app to ecommerce platforms, TikTok, and offline stores. Konvy kicked off 2024 with the announcement of their latest funding round as they look to expand regionally, starting in the Philippines. In part 1 of our conversation, Gui shares more about Konvy's expansion into offline retail and TikTok Shop in 2023, as well as stories behind their decision to go beyond Thailand and take a big brand campaign to become the top of mind beauty retailer in Thailand. Timestamps (00:00) Highlights (02:49) Introduction (05:21) How going offline unlocked a whole new segment; (12:47) Why TikTok as a channel is best leveraged at scale; (18:43) Expanding regionally, Philippines first; (23:55) Making a Bet on Branding; (27:22) Working with a VC; (30:56) Stay tuned for part two next Wednesday! The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oncallinsignia/message

There's no better way to start 2024 than with a retrospective on ecommerce technology developments and trends from 2023. Key discussion points: The state of ecommerce: trends and growth challenges The big trend: omnichannel commerce and store sales growth Investment in B2B/wholesale ecommerce The growth and dominance of Shopify: why and is this good for the market? Our take on key updates from leading vendors including Shopify, BigCommerce, Centra, Scayle, Remarkable Commerce What's hot for 3rd party tech: loyalty, subscriptions, CDPs and last mile delivery Future gazing for 2024 We hope you enjoy!

Today on our show:HomeGoods shuts down their eCommerce platformOverstock changes its name to BeyondCan we tap the brakes on the TikTok and Amazon comparisons?Update on retail inventory heading into the holidaysAnd finally, The Investor Minute, which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

We discuss building a personal brand on LinkedIn, the pros and cons of Gartner's magic quadrant, his role at the MACH Alliance and how they fit into the ecosystem, the Shopify versus Commercetools debate, the rise and fall of Magento and who will be the dominate platform in 10 yrs time. …………. Sign up to the Your Basket Is Empty newsletter here and learn more about Omnisend here ⚡️ Enjoy ✌️

Brandon is the CMO of Wholesale Gorilla - https://wholesalegorilla.com Wholesale Gorilla⁠ is a Shopify App that adds a suite of B2B functionality to Shopify Wholesale Gorilla has been available since 2017 and has steadily added new functionality then until now Brandon was brought in by the founders as a fractional CMO to help supercharge app sales and performance through strategic marketing initiatives In this episode, Jason & Brandon talk about the challenges of building a brand outside the Shopify ecosystem and how B2B eCommerce tech vendors can position and market themseleves for succsess in this bravew new world

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, we are delighted to feature Simon Torring on the show. Simon is a distinguished professional with a multifaceted background in the field of online retail. He is the Co-founder of Cube Asia, a market insights organization specializing in online retail within Southeast Asia. Cube Asia is dedicated to assisting brands, retail companies, and investors in achieving profitable growth by providing them with more recent, granular, and reliable data and insights about their online sales channels. Simon has also worked as the Director of Omnichannel Innovations (Southeast Asia) for Sephora, the world's leading beauty and cosmetics retailer, and Regional Head of SEO, Influencer Marketing, and Content Marketing for Luxola. These roles further enhanced his understanding of the intricacies and dynamics of the online retail landscape. In our conversation with Simon, we get valuable insights into his experience working at Luxola, an online beauty retail company, and explain the disruption in the cosmetics market with the emergence of strong local and cross-border brands. We also discuss the major e-commerce platforms in the region, including Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop, with TikTok Shop emerging as a legitimate challenger. Simon predicts the need for TikTok Shop to expand into other categories and discusses the potential risks and challenges it may face. Our conversation also touches on the formation and vision of  Cube Asia, which provides market data and insights for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Cube Asia aims to fill the gap in the market for accurate, reliable, and actionable data for brands and retailers in the region. Enjoy! Topics Discussed and Key Points:●      The success of Luxola  in bringing international beauty brands to Southeast Asia●      Growth of e-commerce in Southeast Asia, particularly in the beauty sector●      Disruption in the cosmetics sector with the emergence of local and cross-border brands●      The visionary approach of Sephora's leadership towards omnichannel retail in the beauty industry●      De Minimis rules●      Convergence of Lazada and Shopee in the Southeast Asian E-commerce Market●      Growth and impact of TikTok in Southeast Asia●      Cube Asia's background in e-commerce in Southeast Asia●      Challenges in entering the Southeast Asian Market

For this in studio episode I am thrilled to welcome Gabriela Gonçalves, founder and managing partner at Namari Capital; managing partner at Brasil Venture Debt, whose portfolio includes the likes of Exact Sales (acquired by RD Station), Solfacil and Digibee. Prior to that Gabriela was a co-founder and managing director at Rocket Internet-backed Lazada (acquired by Alibaba).We hope to make in person recordings our new normal, so please do check out our new YouTube channel.In today's episode we will discuss:  1. Inside Rocket Internet: what is it like to work at a startup clone factory and what does it teach you about business?2. The founder's guide to venture debt: what is it and how it works? How is it different from venture capital?3. Flying high through lows: why 2023 is the golden year for startup investing?4. Present value: why financial literacy is a must for startup founders?5. Overcoming sunk cost fallacy: fail fast, fail forwardIf you would like to get more insight from LatAm's leading tech founders and investors, subscribe to our new YouTube channel and follow us on Spotify or Apple.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/olga-maslikhova/message

The Bottle Club is a multi-brand ecommerce store selling nearly 10,000 different alcohol products. It has achieved considerable growth over the last few years, implemented specialist 3rd party systems to enhance its ecommerce capabilities. In this episode we talk to head of ecommerce, Tim Martin Harvey, about the tech stack, how they approach multi-brand selling on Shopify, the value the Akeneo PIM has added and insights into using Algolia to improve search and merchandising results.

On this episode of DTC POD Liz Giorgia joins Blaine & Ramon to cover all things content as well as the big news of Trend's acquisition by soona. We cover how shopping will become integrated into all aspects of the internet, the diverse landscape of content like user-generated content, reviews, product photography, custom content, and more. We chat about how to build a great business, aligning incentives, Liz's entrepreneurial journey, the growth of soona, and how AI will fold into the product photography and content landscape.We cover:1. Ecommerce content creation and distribution2. Importance of partnerships and collaborations3. Scaling creativity and professional services4. The role of AI in creative content5. Value of storytelling and unique brand identity6. The journey of entrepreneurship and learning from mistakes7. Growth strategies and customer engagement tacticsTimestamps01:35 - From video production to founding Suna.05:54 - Discovering purpose through entrepreneurship.09:57 - Making photos affordable with innovative technology.14:18 - Values, curiosity, and networks drive success.15:46 - Techstars, beta launch, and virtual shoots.21:30 - Remote headshots and the power of Instagram.24:27 - Embracing failure and staying adaptable.27:40 - Streamlining content creation with our platform.32:42 - Scaling creativity for big brands with integration.35:18 - Partnering with UGC leaders at Santa.38:15 - Omnichannel content is crucial for brand success.43:35 - AI as a tool, not a replacement.49:11 - The importance of human connection and authenticity.51:53 - Learn more about Suna and soona Studios.Shownotes powered by Castmagic P.S. Get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokLiz Giorgi - Co-founder and CEO of soonaRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Seated

Arno is Co-Founder & CTO of Sana Commerce - https://www.sana-commerce.com He is also the host of the B2B E‑Commerce Integrated Podcast Arno has been working in the B2B eCommerce space for almost 13 years Arno knows the good, the nad and the ugly when it comes to successful B2B eCommerce projects Arno also deeply understands the opportunity that B2B eCommerce presents for legacy B2B brands that do not offer eCommerce to their customers today In this episode, Jason & Arno discuss his background in B2B commerce, how Sana came to be and how B2B merchants can help ensure B2B eCommerce project success and high channel adoption rates by their customers You can check our sponsor for this episode here: Mikata

Caught in a Shopify vs. WooCommerce dilemma for your online store? Don't fret!

Greg Writer, dubbed "The Entrepreneur's Best Friend," is a business coach, digital marketer, and CEO of Launch Cart, a cloud-based eCommerce platform. With a notable record in corporate finance, he became the youngest owner of a full-service investment bank in U.S. history at 21 and has participated in the success of many startups, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen. An influential speaker and author, Greg offers profound insights on business strategy and digital marketing.The discussion initially traces a journey of personal and professional growth, from lessons learned through hardship, the importance of finding purpose, to key insights from various ventures including the creation of a child-safe web browser and understanding branding with Master P and Shrek. The latter part of the conversation delves deeper into business strategies and philosophies including effective management, the role of networking and self-investment, meaningful relationships, overcoming addiction, understanding the intricacies of e-commerce and drop shipping, embracing growth through money, and staying current in digital marketing, concluding with learning how to avoid exploitation in business.Chapters:00:00:00 - The School of Hard Knocks and Early Investment Lessons00:02:22 - Lessons from the School of Hard Knocks and Personal Development00:04:45 - Finding Your Why00:07:06 - Creating a Child-Safe Web Browser with Master P00:09:33 - From Shrek to Master P: Lessons in Licensing and Branding.00:11:49 - Focus and Sequence: How to Successfully Manage Multiple Opportunities00:14:18 - The Importance of Hiring the Right People and the Role of Management and Marketing in Business Success00:18:48 - The Importance of Networking and Investing in Yourself00:21:16 - The Importance of Meaningful Relationships and Giving First, David Shapiro's Rating System00:23:42 - A Personal Story of Addiction and Spiritual Transformation00:26:01 - Blame it on the Devil, the Healing Power of Demons, and Launching a Brand00:28:30 - From Investment Banking to E-commerce Success00:30:58 - Building a Marketplace with Improved Drop Shipping and Native Features00:33:17 - The Importance of Must-Have and Should-Have Features in E-Commerce Platforms00:35:34 - Split payment system and open-sourcing marketing for suppliers00:38:08 - Duplicating Brick and Mortar Distribution Model Online Through Dropshipping and Bringing Real Brands into the Market00:42:43 - Money as a Tool for Growth and Empowerment00:45:09 - Staying Cutting Edge in Digital Marketing00:47:28 - Learning to avoid being taken advantage of in businessCheck out the Launch Cart:→ Website: launchcart.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/launchcart→ Facebook: facebook.com/launchcart  → Twitter: twitter.com/LaunchCart→ Instagram: instagram.com/launchcart→ TikTok: tiktok.com/@launchcart→ Youtube: youtube.com/c/LaunchCartConnect with Greg Writer:→ Website: gregwriter.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregwriter→ Facebook: facebook.com/GregWriterOfficial→ Twitter: twitter.com/gregwriter→ Instagram: instagram.com/officialgregwriter/→ TikTok: tiktok.com/@gregwriter→ Youtube: youtube.com/@GregWriterLiveResources Mentioned in The Episode:→ Think and Grow Rich (Book): amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller→ Rich Dad Poor Dad (Book): amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle→ Zig Ziglar: ziglar.com→ Brian Tracy: briantracy.com→ Jim Rooney: adifferentwaytowin.com→ Dennis Waitely: deniswaitley.com→ Tony Robbins: tonyrobbins.com→ Master P: trutanksoldiers.com→ Spin Gym: amazon.com/Spin-Gym-Forbes-Riley-SilverHelp The Louis and Kyle Show:→ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review!→ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1504333834→ Drop us an email: LouisandKyleShow@gmail.com→ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6qBiV1HAYcep87nKJmGhAFollow The Show on Social Media:→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisKyleShow→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiskyleshow/→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65567567/Connect with Louis and Kyle:→ Read Louis' Newsletter: https://louisshulman.substack.com/→ Louis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisShulman→ Kyle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kylebishop→ Louis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/→ Kyle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bishop-7b790050/

Let's talk about the everchanging ecommerce landscape!Why Staying Updated Matters — In an era where Ecommerce is rapidly evolving, businesses need to keep pace with the latest trends to stay competitive. We'll discuss the importance of being informed and share a practical tip to help you stay updated.Troubleshooting Common Platform Issues — Ever faced issues with platforms like Performance Max? We'll uncover common challenges and provide practical solutions. Plus, discover the benefits of joining user communities for these platforms.Testing New Display Platforms — Consider the value of testing platforms like Criteo. We'll discuss the potential benefits and share a success story that underlines the power of starting small and scaling up based on performance.Embracing New Platforms — Looking to spice up your Ecommerce strategy? Consider newer platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, or Reddit. We'll discuss the potential of these platforms and share a success story of a business that dared to venture into new territory.Flexibility & adaptability are crucial— continuous learning is your key to success

Greg Writer is the Founder and CEO of Launch Cart, alternative to Shopify that gives entrepreneurs the ability to create an on-demand eCommerce store with thousands of products available through the Source and Sell Marketplace, where sellers will be able to sell products without inventory costs or fulfillment needs. Percy "Master P" Miller has joined Launch Cart as our new Chairman of the Board. Often referred to as “The Entrepreneur's Best Friend”, Greg Writer has spent the past 15 years coaching thousands of entrepreneurs to raise capital, market their businesses, and ring the cash register. He has over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, capital formation, executive level management, mergers and acquisitions, software development, licensing and distribution, and sales and marketing. As a self-declared “digital marketing guru”, Greg has generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue using the exact strategies he teaches in seminars and keynotes across the country. These days, he's on a mission to help celebrities and influencers accelerate their business growth, increase their revenues, and build “brand equity” through e-commerce and online digital marketing. Website: https://launchcart.com #ecommerce #shopify #business #entrepreneur --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're going through the winter of eCommerce and brands everywhere are struggling. Nevertheless, brands willing to figure out how to bootstrap through hard times are finding opportunities to scale.In this episode, Jordan West interviews Taylor Holiday of Common Thread Collective. They talk about the state of eCommerce right now, the attributes of brands that are succeeding right now, and the surprising best channel performance.Listen and learn in this episode!KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEService providers' number one job is education.Even if you have a brand reputation, there's still the reality that trust = consistency x time. You have to spend more time educating why you're doing what you're doing.We're in a tunnel, there's a light at the end, but we've got some challenging times ahead. At the end of that, there's going to be more resiliency, more innovation, and better businesses.Moving way too slowly and conservatively when you can capture a ton more market value can be your biggest mistake.There's still nothing close to Meta ads. It's still so disproportionately the best primary value capture opportunity for every business. Google is always going to be the king of demand capture.Diversification is the siren's song of death. There is an opportunity cost to every dollar that you take out of Facebook and put into an alternative channel. That opportunity cost is damaging. The fundamental inhibitor to most businesses' growth is the lack of financial understanding.Recommended App:Statlas.io https://statlas.io/Recommended Book:Competitive Strategy by Michael Porterhttps://www.amazon.com/Competitive-Strategy-Techniques-Industries-Competitors/dp/0684841487 Today's Guest:Taylor Holiday is an athlete and is now the CEO of Common Thread Collective. They are an eCommerce growth agency that helps brands that have a clear sense of who they are, do a great job in building their brands, and are looking for growth strategy.Connect and learn more about Taylor and Common Thread Collective here: Website:  https://www.commonthreadco.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-holiday-a169b322 Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/taylorholiday Get 5 Offers for 2 Products (10 in total) along with 10 highly engaging tried and true creatives, 30 captivating headlines, descriptions, and ad texts sent to you for only $99. Go to https://www.upgrowthcommerce.com/offer and order now - this offer is only available for a limited time.Get the latest strategies, tips and case studies sent to you weekly by signing up for the free Secrets to Scaling Newsletter. Also, get first access to our Founder-Only Slack channel, our CMO Dashboard to plan out your marketing efforts and so. much. more.Join the Beta:https://www.secrets.upgrowthcommerce.com/We love our podcast community and listeners so much that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help, click here: upgrowthcommerce.com/grow Join our community and connect with other eCommerce brand owners and marketers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretstoscalingpodcast

How to Choose an eCommerce Platform E3 There are an estimated 12 to 24 million eCommerce sites across the world, with more being added daily. eCommerce is expanding and becoming a more important part of the consumer experience. So, how does a business choose an eCommerce platform that is best for their business? In this […] The post How to Choose an eCommerce Platform E3 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

As the world's first eCommerce platform for health & sustainability-conscious shoppers, Thrive Market has helped make healthier and more sustainable food & beverage, and grocery items accessible across the country. This week on Beyond the Shelf we spoke with the Director of Merchandising of Thrive Market, James Ren.  On this episode, James shared with us how he and his team curate the eCommerce platform's selection of over 5500 products to align with what their customers care about most. We discussed some of the tools and guidelines the company uses to select new brands for the eCommerce platform to partner with, and how organizing their products into categories helps customers find products that align with their personal preferences. James also shared his thoughts on current food & beverage trends, including the increased interest in convenience, flexitarian diets, and the rise of functional foods/ingredients.To stay up to date on all new episodes, subscribe to Beyond the Shelf on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio – and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Beyond the Shelf is a food & beverage podcast that dives into a wide range of topics with guests from all corners of the food & beverage industry, including founders/CEO's, marketers, chefs, dietitians, researchers, and other influencers. Topics range from retail and production trends, how food can help foster community and expert tips on food marketing and advertising claims, to inspiring stories from food & beverage companies, popular chefs, and much more! From ChefsBest – taste and quality experts in the food and beverage industry.What did you think about the episode? Let us know by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

The ecommerce platform landscape is busy and every year platforms update their roadmaps, increase feature sets and sometimes pivot strategically. That's why we like to stay up to date with what leading vendors are doing and share with you their perspective on the market and where they're taking the product roadmap. In this episode we dive into the world of Shopware to cover: How has Shopware's market strategy evolved and why? Key product capabilities and how they're reacting to competitor evolution Roadmap focus for 2023 The interview is with Justin Biddle, UK GM for Shopware since 2019, and Ben Marks, Director Global Market Development since 2021.

Launch Cart Ecommerce Platform – Greg Writer – Ep 124  Greg is the CEO of Launch Cart, an ecommerce platform. He got his start by working as an investor. He invested in inventors and startups.   Greg is an inventor. One of his early inventions was a kid's safe browser in the 1990's.   We go into details about how to raise money for your startup. For example, Greg went and befriended the mayor of the city to get the connections he needed.  You need to get an attractive offer and show the risk reducers to help your odds to get an investment.  Number one tip:  Get a coach or mentor. Contact info:  Launchcart.com  Gregwriter.com  This week's episode is Sponsored by Onshape .  Onshape is the only cloud-native product development platform featuring professional-grade CAD and data management. With Onshape, you no longer need an expensive workstation - all of the heavy lifting is done in the cloud - things like rendering and creating large assemblies can be done on inexpensive devices.  Onshape is a professional tool like Solidworks. It was actually created by the same founders as Solidworks.   I have used Onshape and if feels just like Solidworks, with all the same commands. So, if you are a current Solidworks user, it's a very easy transition.   I highly recommend the engineers and product developers listening to consider using Onshape for their businesses.  You can try it for free at Onshape.pro/EngineeringEntrepreneurPodcast or click the link in the description.  The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at info@caddesignhelp.com. You can download here on iTunes: Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast Or directly on my site here: CADdesignhelp.com Follow me on Twitter/Instagram: @caddesignhelp

Tim Bucciarelli is the Director of Engagement at Ironplane. IronPlane is a team of experienced eCommerce professionals dedicated to designing, building, and optimizing exceptional eCommerce experiences for their clients. Tim is focused on helping businesses make the best decision for their eCommerce operations. Ensuring that their digital technology investments deliver the desired returns. Topics Covered: - The pros and cons of Magento, Big Commerce, Shopify and Woocommerce - Considerations for selecting an ecommerce platform - The flexibility Magento provides to enterprise level ecommerce stores -  Conversion rate optimisation for enterprise level website  and much more..For more info: https://www.ironplane.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bucciarelli/ **Check out the EcomXFactor Youtube Channel:https://tinyurl.com/EcomXFactor-YT Check out the EcomXFactor Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/EcomXFactor * If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes?It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference

In today's video, we go over a platform that's soon to be creating millionaires and multimillionaires called StoreFunnels. What's unique about storefunnels is that it's a website builder, funnel builder, email autoresponder, and CRM all in one. The massive savings that storefunnels offers is not comparable to Shopify, Clickfunnels, or any other e-commerce platform. We have put a massive amount of effort to make this available to you guys and we hope you enjoy building your dream e-commerce and dropshipping businesses on this platform.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Get The Best Selling Book ‘Ecommerce Empire' For FREE: https://ecommerceempirebuilders.com/book WATCH NOW 7-Figure Ecom Masterclass: http://bit.ly/funnel-class-yt Have Us Build & Launch Your Entire Ecommerce Business: https://bit.ly/BuildMyFunnel-YT FREE Empire Builder Bonuses: https://youtu.be/QknqB0dpDKc Sign Up For StoreFunnels (Website+Funnel Builder): https://www.storefunnels.net▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

The ecommerce platform landscape is quite cluttered. In this interview, Paul chats with with Chord's Co-founder and CEO Bryan Mahoney, looking at where Chord sits in the ecommerce platform market and whats its key selling points are for merchants. Bryan's background is running an design and development agency helping early stage DTC brands like Glossier grow their ecommerce presence. Bryan shares his expertise and discusses how their data-first approach provides a point of difference to older platforms that have only recently evolved into providing robust APIs.

Saurav Pathak is Cofounder & Chief Product Officer of Bagisto, the open source e-commerce platform based in India that has bootstrapped to 60k+ downloads and 200K users. In this episode, we discuss community contributions to product (Bagisto's extensions are 30% community-built!), building the foundation for an open source community before focusing on monetization, what "great support" really looks like for an open source company, lessons from building without VC money, and more!

Starting an online e-commerce dropshipping business and don't know which platform to use? In this video, we break down the 2 leading platforms, Shopify and Storefunnels, and weigh the pros and cons of each. We compare their features and their costs to understand which one is more beginner-friendly as well as best for long-term growth and sales.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Get The Best Selling Book ‘Ecommerce Empire' For FREE: https://ecommerceempirebuilders.com/book WATCH NOW 7-Figure Ecom Masterclass: http://bit.ly/funnel-class-yt Have Us Build & Launch Your Entire Ecommerce Business: https://bit.ly/BuildMyFunnel-YT FREE Empire Builder Bonuses: https://youtu.be/QknqB0dpDKc Sign Up For StoreFunnels (Website+Funnel Builder): https://www.storefunnels.net▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and president of Shopify. Harley was store #137 when he started on Shopify as a merchant in 2009. After law school, he joined the team at Shopify and helped build it into the world's #1 ecommerce platform. In 2021, the Shopify ecosystem generated $440B in economic value. For Harley, the success of Shopify all comes down to a belief that entrepreneurship is the greatest equalizer on the planet.    Listen to Nathan and Harley discuss:  Starting his first business at 17  How he supported his family by selling t-shirts  Why he went to law school to be a better entrepreneur Meeting Tobias Lütke at a coffee shop in Ottawa  The early days of Shopify and the Build a Business Competition Why he started a tea business on Shopify store in 2021 Why he looks for obsessiveness when angel investing in companies  The importance of self-awareness as an entrepreneur And much more ecommerce wisdom…       Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode.   Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs.    Speak with our friendly course experts to get clarity on the next steps for your idea, business or career. You will get tailored insights from results achieved by our proven practitioners as well as thousands of students. Book a call now...    For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform:  Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

If you are a longtime Slow Flowers member or follower, you know that the origins of our organization are closely rooted with those of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market.I was present at the 2010 regional meeting of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, which was held at Charles Little & Co., in Eugene. That’s […] The post Episode 567: Portrait of a Local Flower Pioneer, with Seattle Wholesale Growers Market’s General Manager Brad Siebe, including updates about their new ecommerce platform appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

If you're looking for additional channels to take your brand, it's time to consider Amazon, where most of your customers are already shopping.In this episode, Jordan and Ganesh Krishnan from AI Hello talk about all things Amazon. Ganesh also discusses the use of AI in certain parts of your business.Listen and learn in this episode!KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODEStart with the audience retargeting and then move on to the product part of the promotion.Amazon makes more money by not selling than by selling your product. Learn or hire a specialist so you can constrain your budget.You need to have consistent growth and that growth should initially be 5% at the bare minimum monthly.Algorithms do their job 100x faster with 100x accuracy, so let the algorithms do it.Humans should do human work and the AI should do the automation work.If you can't measure it, you can't improve it.Targeting your brand keywords, especially if you have never been on Amazon, is highly recommended.Targeting the competitor's audience is also very powerful.The reason why people go to Google or Facebook is different from the reason why people go to Amazon.Keep your focus on a few specific products, increase your sales,  and keep on adding more variations to these products.Recommended App: AI Hello https://www.aihello.comRecommended Book:  Rich Dad, Poor Dadhttps://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1543626610 Today's Guest:Ganesh Krishnan is the founder and director of AI Hello.AI Hello is an automated AI system that handles Amazon ads.Connect and learn more about Ganesh and AI Hello here:Website:  https://www.aihello.com E-mail Address: ganesh@aihello.com This month's sponsor is Rep AI. Rep is the world's first-ever AI-powered sales associate for e-commerce websites. It's a sales-focused chatbot that uses AI to automatically identify and approach disengaged customers with a contextual and personalized conversation to upgrade customer experiences and increase sales. Just like in brick-and-mortar, it recommends products, answers product-related questions, and even upsells. So hit https://hellorep.ai/upgrowth and get a 2-week free trial + 50% off for your first 12 months.We love our podcast community and listeners so much that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help, click here:upgrowthcommerce.com/growIf 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://upgrowthcommerce.com/apply

Overview: Today, we discuss Konga, the Nigerian e-commerce company. We'll explore the Konga story across 5 areas: We'll give some context about the Nigerian e-commerce sector Konga's early history Product & Monetization strategy Konga sale Overall outlook This episode was recorded on July 3, 2022 Companies discussed: Konga, Jumia, Naspers, Kinnevik, Jiji, OLX, Amazon, Takealot, Yudala & Zinox Business concepts discussed: Ecommerce, marketplaces, classifieds, fundraising strategy, Blitzscaling risks, market readiness & Africa expansion Conversation highlights: (01:13) - Konga background and why we're talking about it (09:19) - Nigeria background and context (14:00) - Nigeria commerce context c. 2012 (17:00) - Background on Sim Shagaya (29:02) - Konga launch strategy and fundraising (45:55) - Konga monetization (50:51) - Competition with Jumia (1:04:35) - Konga's business lines (1:08:10) - Konga's declining fortunes and sale to Zinox (1:27:00) - Lessons for startups from Konga (1:39:28) - Bankole's overall thoughts and outlook (1:53:57) - Olumide's overall thoughts and outlook (1:57:34) - Recommendations and small wins Olumide's recommendations & small wins: Recommendation: Eboys - Book about the history of Benchmark Recommendation: Different kinds of smart (Morgan housel blog post). Article so good that I subscribed to his entire blog Small win: Listening to 20MinVC episode with Fabrice Grinda (OLX founder) the day after I published Afrobility OLX episode Interested in investing in Africa Tech with Olumide: Read about Adamantium fund & contact me at olumide@afrobility.com Founders looking for funding: If you're a B2B founder working on Education, Health, Finance or food, please contact me for funding at olumide@afrobility.com Bankole's recommendations & small wins: Recommendation: Business Breakdowns Podcast - Amazon Aggregators Small win: in-person meetings with friends at work Other content: Chinese E-Commerce to Surpass 50% of Total Retail Sales | BoF - link Listeners, Operators & Investors: Email info@afrobility.com, we'd love to partner or get your feedback. All episodes on Afrobility.com

Tim Bucciarelli is a Director at IronPlane, an eCommerce agency that works with many large product brands. Tim has been a leader in the eCommerce space for almost 30 years. Today Tim is going to share some valuable knowledge on how inventors, startups, and small manufacturers can understand what eCommerce is, how to choose a great eCommerce platform for your current and future product needs, and how to do a good job of building out your platform, especially around business to business sales. Today you will hear us talk about: What is eCommerce How do you choose the right platform to sell online Back end platforms explained, and how they connect to front end How do you do it well Understand your customer Understand investment Wordpress and WooCommerce is an easy way to get started online Shopify is a SaaS, a central piece of software BitCommerce is a SaaS that is a bit more opened up Adobe Commerce / Magento is larger and more customizable EPISODE LINKS Tim Bucciarelli / IronPlane Links: Website: https://www.ironplane.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bucciarelli/ The Product Startup Podcast Links: Website: https://www.ProductStartup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ProductStartup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ProductStartup/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ProductStartup/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProductStartup/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ProductStartup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProductStartup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Mako Design Links: Website: https://www.makodesign.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MakoInvent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MakoInvent/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/MakoDesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakoInvent/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MakoInvent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoInvent/ Kevin Mako Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Entrepreneurs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevMako/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kevin-Mako Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevMakoPage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevMako/ About: MAKO Design + Invent is the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto). We have full-stack in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, patent referral, prototyping, and manufacturing services. To assist our startup and inventor clients, in addition to above, we help with business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for all consumer product categories. Also, our founder Kevin Mako hosts The Product Startup Podcast, the industry's leading hardware podcast. Check it out for tips, interviews, and best practices for hardware startups, inventors, and product developers. Click HERE to learn more about Mako Design + Invent!

Meg Wirth, founder of Maternova, discusses how she came up with her company name, what percentage of her revenue is global, what countries she is selling to, and how partnerships and licensing arrangements accelerated growth at her business.

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Mitchell Callahan is the CEO and Co-founder of Saucal, a WordPress partner and agency that works extensively in WooCommerce development. Mitchell is a specialist in WooCommerce and hosts the Toronto meetup for other dedicated users. His background consists of sales and client services experience at companies in Toronto. He has visited more than 40 countries and previously lived in South Korea as an EFL teacher. In this episode… There's a lot more than meets the eye when building an ecommerce website. With more options comes more choices for businesses — each one potentially affecting their sales and success. While every ecommerce platform claims to be the best, the reality is much more complicated. The distinct strengths and weaknesses of each platform need to be considered, and having expert help can be invaluable.  Mitchell Callahan is the CEO of Saucal, an agency filled with experts in WooCommerce. In addition to his specialization in WooCommerce, Mitchell is also familiar with the full range of options for different platforms. He's done his homework and has a comprehensive understanding of what makes each ecommerce platform and feature worth considering. In this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast, Guillaume Le Tual sits down with Mitchell Callahan, the CEO and Co-founder of Saucal, to discuss what makes an ecommerce platform successful. Together, they go through the many different options and distinct features of each style and platform. They then go on to talk about topics such as open source software, focusing on frontend versus backend, and the complex future of cryptocurrency. Check it out to hear all this and much more!

Hopewell Valley Student Podcasting Network Show Name:  All About BusinessEpisode #7:  Everything About EcommerceCheck out the latest episode of #allaboutbusiness the podcast on hvspn.com. We explain what ecommerce is, its benefits and risks, and how to get started in it. You are listening to All About Business, the podcast with your host(s) Prithvi. In this episode of All About Business the Podcast we discuss: what ecommerce is, its benefits and risks, and how to get started in it. Segment 1: What is ecommerce?In this segment I will be explaining what ecommerce is and give some examples of major ecommerce websites. Ecommerce is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. It can be conducted on any smart device like phones, tablets, and computers. You can purchase pretty much anything online. Online stores like Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, and Fiverr are just a few examples of stores that are purely ecommerce. Retail stores like Walmart and Target also have websites but are still mainly brick and mortar businesses. Many ecommerce websites are made up of independent sellers who sell their products through big ecommerce website like Ebay, Amazon, Etsy, and Fiverr or on their own individual websites  Segment 2:  Benefits and Risks of E CommerceIn this segment I will be explaining the benefits and risks of starting your own ecommerce business or online store. Risks: Online Security  System reliability Privacy Issues Customer Disputes Intellectual Property SEO(Search Engine Optimization) Taxation Return of Goods or Warranty Warehousing and Logistics Benefits:  Low Cost 24/7 Potential Income International Selling Easy to showcase best sellers Affordable employees Easier to encourage impulse buying Easy to remarket to customers Customers get a less invasive experience Able to scale business quickly Segment 3:  How to get started.In this segment I will be explaining how to get started in ecommerce/how to start your own ecommerce business. Researching Ecommerce Niches Will you be sellings products or services? If you're selling products, are they physical or digital? Where will you acquire your products? What business model do you want to use? Selecting a business/legal structure EIN Obtain Business Permits and Licenses Choose an Ecommerce Platform and Create Your Website Source or Develop Products Market Your Ecommerce Business In this episode I basically explained how to set up your own ecommerce store and how it works. So thank you guys for tuning in on this episode of All About Business, check out my previous episodes and tune in for more next time. Bye  Music Credits:   Daydream Dripping by SKIRKInside Boy by BARYTimelapse by MendeXForever by NomynSKY by KC5Subscribe to our PodcastApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts   Stitcher   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07e_nBHLyc_nyvjF6z-DVg (YouTube)     Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://twitter.com/thehvspn?lang=en (@theHVSPN)

Today, we're joined by Nikki Thibodeau, Senior Community Operations Manager and Chair of the Women's Employee Resource Group at Shopify, the powerful eCommerce platform. Addressing gender-diverse or racially-diverse groups is tough because it requires having some difficult and, sometimes, awkward workplace conversations. You want the right people to be there, but that also means you sometimes have to exclude the wrong people. It's really important for the success of our communities that we keep those who are not going to be helpful to those conversations out of those conversations. By having that space created at the very beginning - as Shopify does with “Empower Hour”, enables a real conversation to happen in a caring way. If you're not the right person to have the conversation with, step away and find the right person. Create your conversation safeguards and processes that you can refer to when stuck in difficult conversations.

This week, M. Kevin Davis sits down with David McGugin, the CEO of CoreCommerce, to discuss how an ecommerce platform may not only be a promotional tool, but also demonstrate professionalism and increase your brand awareness. You can find out more information about CoreCommerce by visiting: www.corecommerce.com, or by emailing them at: info@corecommerce.com. ----- To learn more about how Quick Lube Expert can help you, visit: www.quicklubeexpert.com To learn more about what M. Kevin Davis has to offer, visit: www.mkevindavis.com Sign up for your FREE Discovery Assessment at: www.quicklubeexpert.com/discovery-signup To learn more about Phillips 66 Lubricants and Kendall Motor Oil, visit: www.phillips66lubricants.com, and www.kendallmotoroil.com Find out more about the Phillips 66 Shield High Mileage Booster: www.shieldbooster.com Find out more about the Kendall GT-1 High Mileage Booster: www.kendallhmb.com

Starting an eCommerce store comes with plenty of challenges. From the logistical complexity to shipping products, there is perhaps no challenge as daunting as the competition. In today's episode of the MORE podcast, Ricardo is joined by Paul Kirch, CEO of Sellience, to explain a tool that helps small eCommerce stores stay competitive in the virtual marketplace: Cartfeeder. Paul always wanted to start his own company. He eventually negotiated out of his sales contract and started a company doing sales and leadership consulting. However, it quickly transitioned to a marketing company because that's where the demand was. Paul had started a radio show that eventually morphed into a podcast, and it ended up becoming a top 10 business podcast. While it has since been retired, it provided Paul a litany of knowledge to fuel his business. His digital marketing agency is Sellience, which focuses on marketing that drives sales, not just leads. Operating an eCommerce business comes with many challenges. You're going up against major companies that dwarf every small business owner. The problem with Shopify is if you're operating on small margins. Setting prices either equal to or more expensive than Amazon will lead people to just go with Amazon. However, operating on small margins can be challenging since Shopify takes a portion of each transaction.  Paul created Cartfeeder, designed to give small business owners an eCommerce store that benefits them and maximizes profit. Before Cartfeeder, the other tool or solution was just to have static pricing. And that pricing was based on traffic to the site. Amazon uses a similar strategy (called Spiders) that tracks eCommerce pricing for similar products and will make an attempt to undercut you in price.  A  quick case study: Amazon vs. diapers.com Amazon wanted to get into the diaper space, so they approached diapers.com and asked if they wanted to sell. They refused. Amazon started undercutting, offered free shipping, and providing other products catered towards mothers. Diapers.com approached Walmart and tried to sell.  Amazon, over one quarter, was willing to lose 100 million in revenue to squash diapers.com. And Amazon ended up buying diapers.com. The takeaway? Large companies have tremendous power to stay one step ahead of smaller companies. And this tool will give some of that power back to the small business. How to get started using Cartfeeder Shopify has changed the game for a lot of small businesses. But they take a portion of your sales to stay in business, which isn't the best option for companies with small margins. Go to Cartfeeder.com to check it out and receive a free audit to ensure you have the suitable systems currently in place. Paul's book and podcast recommendations: He is the co-host of a room with a group called Co-Founders Lab on Clubhouse. Getting There: A Book of Mentors by Gillian Zoe Segal  Co-Founders Voice is a podcast about to launch that brings tools, tips, and strategies for people in the early startup stage. Follow Paul on LinkedIn to know when it officially starts!

Caspar Hardholt is the Founder and CEO of Alumio, an integration platform for e-commerce brands. Caspar founded the business in 2016 to help companies simplify their digital processes and scale their businesses. His background is in user experience design and digital commerce.  Caspar spent more than 15 years as the CEO of MediaCT, which he helped grow into one of the leading Dutch commerce development agencies. Additionally, he has served as a board member of Touch Kiosk B.V. and Cobrowser. In this episode… Ecommerce platform integrations are difficult. Most companies that have undergone the process can describe the unforeseen challenges they experienced along the way. Balancing the budget, deadlines, and efficiency of the platform is hard, and the consequences can be severe. For this type of process, it's always best to do it right the first time. However, many brands don't have the staff or expertise to do it all themselves. That's where Alumio comes in. Alumio is designed to help e-commerce businesses effectively create and manage their platform integrations. They have worked with dozens of companies to make the undertaking as painless as possible. Alumio's founder, Caspar Hardholt, has an extensive background in e-commerce and UX design. If anyone knows how to make platform integrations run smoothly, it's him. On this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast, Guillaume Le Tual sits down with Caspar Hardholt, the Founder and CEO of Alumio, to discuss how to pull off a successful e-commerce integration. Caspar discusses a host of integration topics, including the pros and cons of agile frameworks, how to prevent scope creep, and the importance of team planning. He also talks about how to strike a balance between budget and deadlines when things get difficult. Stay tuned!

One of the biggest challenges of growing and scaling your business is dealing with the limitations of a third-party platform. Too often entrepreneurs buy into the hype of a well marketed platform only to discover it isn't right for their business. Listen in as Matt Edmundson and Brandi Bernoskie discuss how understanding the core needs of a business helps determine the most functional platform to help grow and scale operations. Brandi began her career as a blogger, teaching herself the ins and outs of WordPress before her friends began to notice and asked her for help with their own websites. She began freelancing, and things bigger and bigger until she found herself hiring her first assistant. She founded Alchemy+Aim in 2013, naming it for the transformation that takes place when the science and technology of web development meets the human aspect of what those websites were designed for. Brandi has since worked with thought leaders such as Brené Brown, Laverne Cox, and many others.   Connect with Brandi Bernoskie Company website LinkedIn Company Facebook   Links to other platforms where this podcast is available Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify

Today we're talking about picking the right ecommerce platform for a small or medium sized business. There's really three different categories here. There's custom, there's hosted platforms, and there's software as a service platforms...Today's TopicsThe history of ecommerce platformsCommon assumptions and real-world experiencesVarients and product personalizationBack-end management and fee considerations

In our series premiere we discuss one of the top questions we get asked. What is the best ecommerce platform? There are a lot of different decisions out there and we help you figure out a plan to tackle the age old question. We share our word of the week which is Call to action (CTA) and highlight black owned businesses that we just copd from. We want to address that only until after we recorded this episode did we find out that Urban SkinRx is not a black owned business and for that there will be a rant coming soon.

Jary Carter’s career has taken him to Magento, co-founder of his own company, and now to WordPress VIP at Automattic as chief revenue officer. In this episode of Commerce Connect, Jary delves into the ecommerce ecosystem and how enterprise companies can use WordPress VIP to improve their customer experience. Find out why he’s passionate about […]