Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Epstein

How did William Randolph Hearst become a media giant who shaped public opinion through yellow journalism? The short answer? A silver spoon; AKA silver and gold mines owned by his parents. Join us as we follow “Willy the Worst” on his way to untold riches and influence!Sources:Thomas Lennon and Michael Epstein. “The Battle over Citizen Kane.” PBS, 1996.Nasaw, David. The Chief. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 12 Aug. 2013.Randolph, William, and Jack Casserly. The Hearsts : Father and Son. Niwot, Colo., Roberts Rinehart, 1991.

Our producer Jonathan Mitchell has directed a new project.Day of Days is a six-part podcast series from Walking Cinema that recounts a meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Black mystic Howard Thurman, as King was recovering from a stabbing in Harlem in 1958. That meeting brought King face-to-face with the demons pursuing him since the Montgomery bus boycotts, and revolutionized his approach to the fledgling Civil Rights Movement.  Jonathan directed, sound designed, and wrote the original music for  the series, which was created by Michael Epstein of Walking Cinema, and written by Darren Canady. You can listen here:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeYou can learn more about the series and it's free companion Augmented Reality app at http://dayofdayspodcast.comAnd please keep an eye on this feed! We have a big announcement coming later this year...To get the latest news about The Truth, join our mailing list here.

In this episode of Marketing Mindset, Colby interviews Michael Epstein from Postpilot, diving into the resurgence and strategic role of direct mail in the digital marketing landscape. Michael, a seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur, explains how direct mail offers a distinct advantage, especially as digital ad platforms become more competitive and costly.  Tune in to learn about Postpilot's evolution from a retention-focused tool to a comprehensive prospecting solution. Michael shares how, by leveraging Acquisition AI, Postpilot can identify lookalike audiences and enable brands to send targeted mailers to new potential customers.  Colby and Michael also discuss how direct mail campaigns can be customized and automated, share tips on creative best practices for direct mail, and discuss how brands can strengthen an omnichannel strategy by reaching a broader range of customers and reducing reliance on digital channels. Follow Colby on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/colby-flood/⁠ Follow Colby on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Colby__Flood⁠ Visit our Agency website: ⁠www.brighterclick.com⁠ Learn more about our creative strategy software: ⁠https://www.dataally.ai/

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.

Michael Epstein, founder of Walking Cinema, joins us to talk about The Fillmore Eclipse.While Walking Cinema is well known for their intricate audio based walking history experiences, this is their first fully staged immersive performance based experience… one that like all of their work taps into the local history of the setting.SHOW NOTESThe Fillmore EclipseWalking CinemaLife & TrustHollywood FringeParticle InkBroken Bone Bathtub: The Documentary & LA Immersive MeetupNoPro Patreon Backer Discount Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many e-commerce ventures hit a sales dry spell right after the holiday cheers fade. But what if Q1 could be more than just a slump?In today's episode, we're turning conventional wisdom on its head, exploring how Q1's challenges can be flipped into profitable opportunities – welcome to the world of 'Q5'.Our guest expert is Michael Epstein, a seasoned pro in the e-commerce arena with 25 years under his belt. As the strategic brain behind PostPilot, Michael's blend of SaaS savvy, agency acumen, and e-commerce expertise makes him the perfect navigator for today's deep dive.Key Insights:Unveiling how Q1 can be a mini-Christmas for the right products.Mastering the art of juggling operational expenses with profit maximization.A close look at the ever-shifting terrain of e-commerce and how to capture customer interest.The strategic use of Direct Mail in a predominantly digital marketplace.Smart advice for smaller brands on growth trajectory and timing for diversifying marketing efforts.Don't forget to subscribe to The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, leave a review if you loved the episode, or tell a friend. We appreciate you.Show LinksPostPilotUSPS Informed DeliverySponsorsFree 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".StoreHero - Get a unified view of your sales, marketing & profitability metrics.Loop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for Shopify - Brands using Loop retain over 50% of their revenue by promoting exchanges over refunds.Never 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.

In this week's episode we sit down with Professor Jane Newburger of Harvard University to learn a little bit about her life and times. Where did she grow up and who was her inspiration for becoming a doctor and cardiologist? Who were some of the mentors in her professional life? What was it like to work with Dr. Ami Rosenthal or Dr. Alexander Nadas? After such a rich and impactful career and life, what does Dr. Newburger count as her most satisfying and important accomplishments? These are amongst the many questions posed to Dr. Newburger during a live interview from the New England Congenital Cardiology Association (NECCA) in Rockport, Maine that took place on 10.21.23. Also joining the podcast to discuss the organization and its goals and accomplishments is its immediate past president, pediatric cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Michael Epstein. For those interested to learn more about NECCA, please go to their website: https://necca.wildapricot.org

With recent challenges in online advertising, it's crucial to explore alternative avenues for customer acquisition. Learn how building products and marketing strategies based on your ICP can fuel quick success and scalability for your business.In today's episode, Jordan West and Michael Epstein, Co-Founder of PostPilot, discussed  the challenges of Q4 and how to go beyond abandoned checkout communication and acquire customers through targeted direct mail campaigns. Listen and learn in this episode!Key takeaways from this episode:Leveraging first-party data and creating lookalike models based on best customers can help identify and target high-potential prospects.Retention campaigns are key for maximizing customer value, despite privacy updates limiting certain retargeting methods.Reactivating dormant customers can lead to significant returns on ad spend, even for customers who haven't made a purchase in years.Exploring alternative customer acquisition avenues outside of traditional online advertising platforms is important for long-term sustainability.Discount offers in direct mail campaigns should match or exceed those in email campaigns to incentivize customers on the verge of defecting.Targeting specific customer segments, such as expectant mothers or new parents, can yield successful results.Building lookalike audiences for cold acquisition, similar to Facebook's approach, can help identify new prospects with high potential.Recommended Podcast/Audiobook:Prof G:   https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/the-prof-g-pod-with-scott-gallowayElon Musk Biography: https://www.amazon.com/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1982181281Recommended App/Tool:Sendlane: https://www.sendlane.com/Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/Retention.com: https://retention.com/Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/Salvit Advisors: https://www.salvit.com/Salvit Advisors Leverage Playbook:  https://bit.ly/3RFKaw6Why the 'Leverage Playbook'?Data-Driven Decisions: By connecting your analytics ecosystem—be it GA, Shopify, or Amazon—Salvit Advisors will identify 2-3 immediate wins that have been lurking right under your nose.Customized Strategy: Receive a pitch deck tailored specifically for your brand, combining your unique data.Immediate Impact: These insights aren't just theoretical. They're actionable recommendations that can drive tangible profit for your business.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.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

Michael Epstein is the Co-Founder of Post Pilot, a platform that allows you to send personalized postcards automatically, at scale, as easily as you'd create an email campaign. After selling his first company in 2013, Michael has served as CMO of multiple 8 and 9 figure private equity backed online retailers where he successfully utilized direct mail to improve customer loyalty, retention, and profitability. On this episode, we discuss the direct mail advertising industry, his technology that creates hand-written cards for clients, how Post Pilot has performed since we last spoke to him a year ago, and much more.

In this episode of the EcomCrew podcast, I'm joined by Michael Epstein, one of the co-founders of PostPilot, a company that helps e-commerce businesses by using direct mail marketing to create memorable customer experiences to increase sales.   We also discuss how PostPilot started and the idea behind going back to physical postcards to advertise products, discounts, and services. We also talk about how companies have been faring after subscribing to their services.   Timestamps: 2:07 — Introduction  6:37 — Inspiration behind PostPilot  8:40  — How to reacquire customers who churned 10:16 — New features PostPilot's been working on  14:24 — Internal benchmarks to measure for future campaigns 17:48 — Tactics/incentives to reacquire old customers 24:15 — How to use lookalike audience attributes to refine ROAS 27:17 — Abandon cart win-back campaigns 29:15 — Minimum threshold for companies before hitting a benchmark 30:38 — PostPilot's exclusive offering to EcomCrew members   Thank you so much to Michael for doing this week's podcast episode with me after I had his co-founder Drew on the podcast a few years ago and learned so much about the growth of their business and their plans for the future.   He was also so kind for giving EcomCrew members freebies in their first few months when they sign up on PostPilot.   If you want to learn more about their business, you can check them out on PostPilot.com.   Don't forget to leave us a review over on iTunes if you enjoyed this episode. Until the next one, happy selling!  

Michael is the Co-Founder of PostPilot - https://www.postpilot.com PostPilot is a SaaS platform that offers Direct Mail marketing reinvented for modern eCommerce PostPilot makes it a cinch to send personalized, profitable Direct Mail for eCommerce brands PostPilot also integrates with common systems in the eComm martech stack such as Klaviyo, making it super easy to integrate PostPilot into existing Marketing Automation workflows PostPilot makes sending direct mail as easy as sending an email! In this episode, Jason & Michael discuss how effective Direct Mail is, why it has been shunned by many digital marketers and how they can recapture this opportunity at scale for the digital age

It's June, but we're talking more football horror with Sophia Cacciola and Michael Epstein the directors of “The Once and Future Smash”. They talk about how to film during a horror convention, their other film “End Zone 2” and Chat GPT.  Support Wake Not the Dead here! Films: Blood of the Tribades (2016), The Once and Future Smash (2022), End Zone 2 (1970), Wake Not the Dead (TBA), The Third Saturday in October (2022), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Man Bites Dog (1992), Anvil (2008), Life After Flash (2017), Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made (2018) Hey, we're on YouTube!  Listening on an iPhone? Don't forget to rate us on iTunes!   Fill our fe-mailbag by emailing us at OverlookHour@gmail.com   Reach us on Instagram (@theoverlooktheatre) Facebook (@theoverlookhour) Twitter (@OverlookHour)

This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Michael Epstein, Co-CEO and CMO of postpilot.com. We discuss how direct mail is making a comeback and why you should use it as a marketing strategy to boost your sales.On the Show Today You'll Learn:The marketing channel with a response rate 28 times higher than any other channelUnderstanding Direct Mail: Formats and DeliveryEffective marketing promotions and strategies for Direct MailDesigning a successful postcard campaignThe value of hand-written postcardsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.postpilot.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/postpilotLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/postpilot/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/45FESoW Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ​ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on InstagramSupport the showGet free marketing ideas to help grow your revenue on Shopify. In your inbox for free. Every Thursday. Consumed in 3 minutes or less. Join 3,500+ Ecommerce Merchants, Founders, and Marketers here: newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com

126 - Is direct mail marketing a thing of the past? This week, our host Vira Sadlak talks with Michael Epstein of PostPilot to discuss how direct mail marketing remains a highly effective marketing channel. With increasing digital fatigue, brands can utilize direct mail marketing to retain, win back, and acquire customers.Tune in to learn about PostPilot, and how your eCommerce business could benefit from direct mail marketing. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with us!⭐ Instagram ⭐ YouTube ⭐ Facebook ⭐ LinkedIn ⭐ Twitter⭐ TikTok

Today I have my friend Michael Epstein on the show to talk about an old school marketing tactic that’s making a huge comeback. With the latest iOS updates limiting the performance of Facebook ads and email marketing, this strategy comes at a great time. In this episode, we discuss how to use postcard marketing to grow your sales. What You’ll Learn How Mike and Drew became business partners How postcard and direct mail marketing works How to grow your audience with postcard marketing Other Resources And Books Postpilot Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally […] The post 427: This Old School Marketing Tactic Converts Like Crazy With Mike Epstein appeared first on MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

On this episode of Link Up Leaders, Francois and Lisa are joined by Michael Epstein of PostPilot. We'll be exploring and discussing the best practices for direct mail campaigns and the dos and don'ts of direct mail campaign creative. --

A 20-year Ecom vet and private equity operating partner, Michael Epstein is currently co-founder & co-CEO of PostPilot, a direct mail automation platform built for ecommerce and direct to consumer brands.  On this bonus episode, we talk to Michael Epstein all about PostPilot - how to apply common email flows to PostPilot, why most brands leave some control to PostPilot, and Postpilot's exclusive announcement, and so much more! To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.co Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube PostPilot's “Godfather” offer. An offer you can't refuse postpilot.com/gfo

Michael Epstein is a Board member and Principal at PostPilot, a platform that allows you to send personalized postcards automatically at scale, as easily as you'd create an email campaign. Find out more how direct mail can help you grow your business!

Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes have created a windfall for direct mail providers such as PostPilot. Owners Drew Sanocki and Michael Epstein explain how modern postcard programs mimic email campaigns.Read a condensed and edited (for clarity) transcript at https://pec-ly.com/?6jhw. 

Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes have created a windfall for direct mail providers such as PostPilot. Owners Drew Sanocki and Michael Epstein explain how modern postcard programs mimic email campaigns.

Steve Singer grew up in a suburb of St. Louis. He started playing drums at eight years old and later became the drummer in the U. City High School Jazz band. While studying photography and media in college, Steve began working at Street Side Records, a venerable store in the Loop area. He started taking private drum lessons from Michael Epstein and Sonny Igoe and started touring for many Broadway musicals. Musicians like Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Grady Tate, Mel Lewis, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams influenced Steve's drumming. He returned to New York City to begin subbing on many Broadway shows. He learned about an opening for a tour of GREASE, the hit musical at the time, and landed the gig. Since that beginning, he has played in over 20 Broadway shows and their tours.For more: https://www.stevesingerphotography.comBroadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.To continue producing the high-quality podcasts you're listening to, publishing engaging newsletter content, and posting YouTube videos, and we would appreciate any financial contributions you can make. At this time, we have no advertisers, and we'd like to keep it that way. Our staff is small but growing. We can only produce this show with listener contributions from people like you!There are a couple of ways you can do that:You can sign up to be a monthly or annual subscriber here:Contribute through PayPal at PayPal.Me/broadwaydrumming101Donate with Venmo: @broadwaydrumming101Or help keep us caffeinated by buying us a cup of coffee (or a week's worth) at buymeacoffee.com/BD101We appreciate any support you can give!Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

There's so much talk about teams, but how do you build a strong team?This week, the Coach, Michael Epstein shares with us his extraordinary experiences with deepening his relationships and the next level fulfillment it's brought into this life! He covered:The discipline of maintaining relationshipsFinding healing in unexpected ways---------------------------------------------⚡ Connect with Greg Witz on LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookGreg's sole mission in life is to challenge all of us to be better. MAKING HUMANS BETTER HUMANS has been at the foundation of Witz Education for over 30 years. As an entrepreneur, thought leader, author, mentor and father, Greg creatively blends psychology and communication skills with street smarts and a no BS approach. From startups to the White House, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders to the top of their game is Greg's passion. His rich understanding of organizational and human development coupled with his own corporate experience allows Greg to effectively and energetically design and deliver tailor-made programs that have transformed thousands of Witz clients' careers and personal lives. Learn more about what Witz Education can do for you at witzeducation.com or call 1.866.907.9480 toll-free from anywhere in North America.

Today we're going Old School. We're not talking email. We're not talking TikTok, Facebook or even YouTube.  We're talking Snail. Mail. The gold old USPS. Physical mailboxes.  Why?  Because this is an untapped opportunity for DTC brands. My guests today are two legends in the eCommerce space - Drew Sanocki and Michael Epstein. Drew and Michael most recently ran and successfully exited Auto Anything a multi nine figure eCommerce brand. Now they are helping DTC brands grow through direct mail marketing. And while that might not sound sexy, it's incredibly effective.  Why postcard and direct mail marketing? 20-50% of your customers don't have a good email address on file. And email open rates are only 20-30% at best. So you're missing a lot of your current and past buyers if you're just relying on email and SMS. Here's a look at what we cover in this episode: How should brands use direct mail? How to build a great postcard What postcard campaigns to start with How Ezra Firestone turned $1,400 into $4,000 using a simple postcard How to make direct mail part of your email and SMS flows

Michael Epstein sold his first company in 2013 and served as CMO of multiple ecommerce brands.He's a principal at PostPilot, a platform that allows you to send personalized postcards automatically at scale, as easily as you'd create an email campaign. ⦁ How did you get started with ecommerce⦁ What was the biggest exit you were involved in?⦁ What is PostPilot?⦁ I hear that Ezra Firestone uses PostPilot⦁ Getting clients for software is different than getting clients for physical products?⦁ Do I upload a list of names and addresses and you guys send my cards?⦁ Can I design my own cards inside your platform?⦁ Is it possible to do handwritten messages?⦁ What analytics can we get from a system like this? Open rate?⦁ Michael, please share his insights into acquiring and retaining customers⦁ Going back in time to old strategies like using snail mail seems to work often.⦁ How to Level Up your Lead Generation and Close More Deals with Handwritten Cards.⦁ How to Bring Direct Mail Into the Digital Age and Increase Ecommerce Brand Retention and Profits. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mepstein1/https://twitter.com/mepstein311https://www.postpilot.com/

On this episode, we interview Michael Epstein of PostPilot, a brand new weapon in the never-ending battle against declining email engagement and increasing PPC costs. 

Michael Epstein, my good friend and partner in crime, has served as the CMO for multiple eCommerce brands and has a ton of great experience in the online marketing space. I got to know him over the course of an intense 6-month period, watching him conceptualize and build a brand, and I thought it would be fun to have him come on the show and talk about his eCommerce adventures. Listen in as we unpack so much in this episode, including Michael's insights into the eCommerce market as it stands today, his experience conceptualizing and launching brands, and his advice for eCommerce business owners who are leading their own marketing and design departments. We also talk about hiring, whether it's better to develop your in-house talent or hire externally, and what you can expect in terms of compensation for eCommerce marketing talent today. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/34p2VNW Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners?  Learn more here.   Want to hear about new episodes and eCommerce news round-ups?  Subscribe via email.

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Overcast Support the Show. Get the NEW AudioBook! AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | Apple Summary Hey everyone. Stay tuned to the end of the interview where I'll give you some actionable insights that I learned from my guest. These insights are also in the show notes. As always, thanks for listening.  Now on to my guest for today, Michael Epstein, principal at PostPilot, a marketing company that's helping e-commerce use direct mail to scale their businesses.  Michael has years of experience in digital marketing, having worked with a variety of big companies. In many of them, though, direct mail was always part of the equation. What he and the founder of PostPilot realized was that there needed to be a way for e-commerce to use direct mail more efficiently. Currently the company offers postcard campaigns for e-commerce companies to encourage customer retention and loyalty.  Michael explains how direct mail can be part of a company's strategy to retail customers who are inundated with emails and online advertising. Direct mail allows a brand to reach out in a more personalized way, and it's an approach that's been reliably successful. They are now working on developing more tools to help businesses scale while retaining personalized outreach strategies. Now, let's get better together. Actionable Insights Don't discount the importance of customers who have already bought from you; be creative in figuring out ways to reach out to them. By developing a strategy to keep customers, not just attract them, you'll get ahead of the competition. The advantage of using direct mail? Postal charges are the same, whether it's holiday season or whether you're mailing to a specific demographic or not. While direct mail can be more expensive than email, when done right, it can be more effective. If you're wondering if you should make the jump into entrepreneurship, ask yourself: If not now, when? Michael says that we can always find an excuse, so in most cases, the time is now. And if you fail? It's all part of the learning process.   Links to Explore Further PostPilot Michael Epstein on LinkedIn  Keep In Touch Book or Blog or Twitter or LinkedIn or JSYPR or The Story Funnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGHLIGHTSSeveral touch points make return customers more likelyRobotic handwritten cards as a marketing strategyLeverage post-purchase campaignsQUOTESMichael: "Customers do buy more when there's a multitouch approach. They're more likely to come back, they're more likely to spend more, when you combine the power of your digital marketing campaigns and offline direct mail campaigns."Michael: "We have robotic technology that literally holds a pen, holds a pen to paper, writes the card out in completely authentic handwriting... it sends an actual handwritten card with a handwritten envelope and a real stamp on it to that customer. And again, it's just a great way to cut through the clutter."You can connect with Michael in the links below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mepstein1/Website - https://www.postpilot.com/Email - michael@postpilot.com

In a world over digital overload, consumers crave real, tangible connections and experiences with the businesses they buy from. Direct mail, specifically personalized postcards, is memorable and drives high ROI at a lower cost than you'd expect. Michael Epstein has served as CMO of multiple 8 and 9 figure private equity backed online retailers where he successfully utilized direct mail to improve customer loyalty, retention, and profitability. He's now an investor and principal at PostPilot, a platform that allows you to send personalized postcards automatically at scale, as easily as you'd create an email campaign. Learn more about PostPilot and try it free at postpilot.com

864 He is currently the CMO of Ecommerce Brands, a venture funded aggregator and operator of online retail brands focused on the automotive and other verticals. Our family of brands includes AutoAnything, Morris 4x4, Overlander.com, LeonardAccessories and more. As the founder and CEO of a consumer electronics manufacturer and an e-commerce retailer, I took 0 from $0 to $1M in 1 year, grew revenue to tens of millions, and eventually exited the company successfully. Now I help other 8-9 figure direct selling brands reboot their growth and improve customer acquisition and retention. ________ Want your customers to talk about you to their friends and family? That's what we do! We get your customers to talk about you so that you get more referrals with video testimonials. Go to www.BusinessBros.biz to be a guest on the show or to find out more on how we can help you get more customers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessbrospod/support

Hey CX Nation,In episode #149 of The CXChronicles Podcast we welcomed Michael Epstein, Principal at PostPilot based in Greenville, SC. PostPilot helps businesses create and manage Direct Mail campaigns to reach existing and potential customers.PostPilot exists for the sole purpose of eliminating all of the pain-points that businesses of any size currently deal with in attempting to implement an effective Direct Mail strategy.Adrian and Michael also chat through The Four CX Pillars: Team,  Tools, Process & Feedback to share some of the tips & tricks that have worked for Simon and his team as they've built & grown their business.**Episode #149 Highlight Reel:**1. Leveraging postcard marketing to ignite your marketing & demand generation performance 2.  How you  get your first customers through the door and using your product or services3. Understanding & improving your marketing ROI & performance tracking4.  Understanding your customer journey & multi-threading your marketing activities 5. Focusing on up-selling & cross-selling to the customers you already have  Huge thanks to Michael  for coming on the CXCP and featuring his team's work and efforts in pushing the post card marketing space into the future.Click here to learn more about Michael EpsteinClick here to learn more about PostPilotIf you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, please stop by your favorite podcast player and leave us a review, this is the easiest way that we can find new listeners, guests and future CX'ers & Customer Success pros to tune into our customer focused business leader show. With the holidays coming up be sure to grab a copy of our book "The Four CX Pillars To Grow Your Business Now" on Amazon! Reach out to CXC at INFO@cxchronicles.com for more information about how we can help you and your team improve your overall CX/CS efforts as we get ready to head into another brand new year.And as always folks -- remember to make happiness a habit!Support the show (https://cxchronicles.com/)

Michael Epstein of PostPilot talks about building their MVP, gaining first customesr, and navigating their zero-30,000 MRR journey. Get more insights from the podcast.  We live in a digital overload world, where cost-per-click (CPC) is fast overtaking email and email engagement. Today, customers are looking forward to getting real and tangible interactions with brands. PostPilot makes these expectations a reality via direct automated mail drives. Through PostPilot, customers can send handwritten and personalized postcards as conveniently as email campaigns. This technique generates excellent ROI (return on investment) and engagement. Michael Epstein shares critical details with Geordie in this podcast.   What You'll Learn  What problem does PostPilot solve for customers? How much equity should companies set aside for potential employees? How did Michael and his team get their initial customers? Why entrepreneurs should strive to engage with their customers and understand the problems they face one on one Challenges Michael and his team faced when building their MVP What requirements do Michael and his team look for in customers before onboarding them? At what point did Michael and his team find product-market fit? Why companies should have an ideal customer  In this Episode:  Michael has been in the eCommerce industry for more than two decades, during which he started a company, grew it to millions in sales, and departed to join the private equity world. Having interacted with numerous companies and used direct mail to develop their eCommerce presence, Michael understands how challenging the process can be. Together with his business partner, they figured there had to be an easier and trackable way of sending direct mail drives. They would later meet their third co-founder, who was already building an MVP to solve this problem. Michael and his co-founder invested in their third co-founder, and they all became partners. Together, they developed the product, launched it, and started growing it.   In today's overly competitive digital world, companies need to go the extra mile to offer unique services and stay ahead of their competitors. One thing Michael and his team did differently was their ability to do granular segmentation, offer individual personalization and track elements that enabled them to determine groups of customers that were responding best. The team also focused on helping their customers track performance and improve their campaigns like they would with any digital-based marketing drive. Michael explains this concept extensively. He also talks about meeting Matt, the third co-founder, and convincing him to come on board.    Michael talks about how the team worked together to ensure the MVP met their standards. What changes and initial investments did they make to prepare the MVP for the Shopify app store? Listen to the podcast to find out. According to Michael, their messaging addresses problems that customers face. It is not an attempt to engage in postcard marketing. The team strives to help their clients reach customers who don't read emails and those not on their email list. How do Michael and his team get their messaging right?   Michael says Andrew (co-founder) and himself are the target customers. Apart from understanding customer pain points, the team also meets regularly with other CEOs and founders, where they listen to the same pain points.  Together with his team, Michael uses a wide range of strategies to understand the problems their target customers are facing. Engaging customers one on one is a key strategy that entrepreneurs should adopt. It helps them understand customer problems from a personal point of view. Find out more details from the podcast. Every business faces challenges along the way and PostPilot were not an exception. One of the main challenges that Michael and his team faced during the MVP's initial stages was teaching people about their products. Convincing potential customers to try their product was also a daunting task.  Michael talks about the two pivotal moments the company had. These, he says, did not happen until after some years. The first one was implementing a concierge-level free trial service, and the second was getting the design right. Apart from the free plan, Michael says they have other paid plans and discusses them in detail. Do not miss this part of the podcast if you want to try this service. Are you are a beginner in the SaaS industry? Michael has some tips to help you determine what your target market wants. Listen to the podcast for the details. If he had a chance to do things differently, Michael says he would have made some crucial decisions earlier. Resources PostPilot Michael Epstein LinkedIn Michael Epstein Twitter

Michael Epstein has served as CMO of multiple Ecommerce Brands, where he leveraged mailing as a way to  improve customer loyalty, retention, and profitability.  He's now a principal at PostPilot,  a platform that allows entrepreneurs, retailers and organizations to send personalized postcards and handwritten cards automatically and at scale.  Key Takeaways.  PostPilot, and the ability to send targeted, handwritten postcards without much effort. Leveraging postcards to rise above the digital noise. Integrating and personalizing postcards into any marketing strategy. Customer acquisition and retention. How to place processes in place to ensure flawless results in your marketing campaigns. Sending prospective messages without arousing any suspicions from your potential clients.  Connect with Michael.  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mepstein1/  Website - https://www.postpilot.com/ 

I started an online retailer out of my college dorm room in 2000, growing it to tens of millions in sales before a successful exit in 2013.Became operating partner for multiple private equity funds, specializing in eCommerce growth strategy and execution.Acquired AutoAnything, a 9-figure online retailer of aftermarket automotive accessories from AutoZone in 2018. The business was in rapid decline and unprofitable. Led a successful turnaround, growing top line, and profitability. Acquired 3 other 8-figure retailers, doubling their revenue in 150 employees), direct mail, and much more.Discover Morehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mepstein1https://wavebreakpodcast.com/episodes/autoanything-oMrfo6NUhttps://ecommercefastlane.com/podcast/episode-84/My Linkshttps://linktr.ee/JRBoltonhttps://nw-recovery.com/product/energy-drink-2/promo: JBolton for 20% offSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/The_Josh_Bolton_Show)

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Welcome loyal listeners to another episode of The Loyalty Minute, I'm your host Rob Gallo and today I am excited to chat with Michael Epstein. After selling his first company in 2013, Michael has served as CMO of multiple 8 and 9 figure private equity backed online retailers where he successfully utilized direct mail to improve customer loyalty, retention, and profitability. He's now an investor and principal at PostPilot, a platform that allows you to send personalized postcards and handwritten cards automatically and at scale, as easily as you'd create an email campaign. Welcome to the show Michael, thanks for joining me... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-gallo/message

The History of Rock 'N Roll Part VI: The Dream is Over - John Lennon & George Harrison On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our discussion of The Beatles with a special focus on John Lennon & George Harrison. This week we look at the late career work of these exceptional artists; From hit recordings through political stances and spiritual explorations, both of these men made incredible contributions to the society  of the 1960's, 70's, 80's, and 90's. This week we take a look at these two artists as they are profiled in Martin Scorsese's George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011), Andrew Solt's Imagine (1988), David Leaf & John Scheinfeld's The U.S. Vs. John Lennon (2006), and Michael Epstein's John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky. Take a listen as we discuss their creative, culture-changing, and controversial lives. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

Michael Epstein joins us on The betterHUMAN Podcast!Michael is the owner and founder of Next Growth Group Incorporated, a Toronto-based strategic business advisory firm that is focused on providing owners and CEOs of privately-owned companies with independent, practical and hands-on advice on how to successfully grow their business. Michael is focused on making positive differences in the business lives of his clients. He anchors much of his work on the long-term improvement of business value and is passionate about working with leadership teams to support the successful execution of their business strategies, including how leaders communicate and interact with one another. Michael believes in building long-term working relationships. He continuously strives to be a trusted business adviser to his clients through straight talk and honesty, especially as it relates to business changes.⚡ Connect with Michael Epstein:nextgrowthgroup.com | LinkedIn⚡ Connect with Greg Witz:witzeducation.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Greg's sole mission in life is to challenge all of us to be better. MAKING HUMANS BETTER HUMANS has been at the foundation of Witz Education for over 30 years. As an entrepreneur, thought leader, author, mentor and father, Greg creatively blends psychology and communication skills with street smarts and a no BS approach. From startups to the White House, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders to the top of their game is Greg's passion. His rich understanding of organizational and human development coupled with his own corporate experience allows Greg to effectively and energetically design and deliver tailor-made programs that have transformed thousands of Witz clients' careers and personal lives.Learn more about what Witz Education can do for you at witzeducation.com or call 1.866.907.9480 toll-free from anywhere in North America.

Michael Epstein joins this week to share his perspective on how to normalize the industry based on his experiences as a Graphic Designer. Michael has designed graphics for CBS, MTV, NBC, VH1, Disney, Lucasfilm, to name a few! Tune in to learn more about him and his experience as a Deaf designer in Hollywood.

Ok, this week I have an update on some previous crowdfunding projects I mentioned, including the successful conclusion to Fat Fleshy Fingers on Kickstarter!! This week's project is a GoFundMe from the filmmakers behind Silent Shadow, Yolit Rios (on Instagram @yolitsvisionary) and Gary Jay (on Instagram @garyjayjr): (Silent Shadow short: https://youtu.be/q4iFFk6PT8M). They're raising money for a new western short with a black lead. Link below, and I'm trying to get them on the show. Also covered, briefly, is the trailer for Animosity, the first film from Brendan Steere. He actually won awards for this film at Buffalo Dreams way back in 2013, but it's only now getting released thanks to the smash hit that was The VelociPastor. I also go on a rant about Michael Epstein (https://twitter.com/MichaelJEpstein) sending me down a rabbit hole of obscure 80's rock musicals (titles and links below) New Projects discussed on this episode: Saudade short film by Meghan McCullin: https://youtu.be/X_Z6He2U-SA Saudade crowdfunding page: https://seedandspark.com/fund/saudade#story Death & Life crowdfunding page: https://seedandspark.com/fund/death-life#story A Ghost Waits available on Arrow Player and VOD: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-ghost-waits; also available on Blu Ray from Arrow: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Ghost-Waits-Blu-ray/286994/ (currently 50% off list) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nsfapod/message

Ok, this week I have an update on some previous crowdfunding projects I mentioned, including the successful conclusion to Fat Fleshy Fingers on Kickstarter!! This week's project is a GoFundMe from the filmmakers behind Silent Shadow, Yolit Rios (on Instagram @yolitsvisionary) and Gary Jay (on Instagram @garyjayjr): (Silent Shadow short: https://youtu.be/q4iFFk6PT8M). They're raising money for a new western short with a black lead. Link below, and I'm trying to get them on the show. Also covered, briefly, is the trailer for Animosity, the first film from Brendan Steere. He actually won awards for this film at Buffalo Dreams way back in 2013, but it's only now getting released thanks to the smash hit that was The VelociPastor. I also go on a rant about Michael Epstein (https://twitter.com/MichaelJEpstein) sending me down a rabbit hole of obscure 80's rock musicals (titles and links below) New Projects discussed on this episode: Lucky Lucy on GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lucky-lucy-short-film Animosity coming soon from the director of The VelociPastor: https://youtu.be/mxkgYI4EzXY The Good Exorcist available on TubiTV, Plex, and rental, coming soon on Blu from Troma: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-good-exorcist Obscure 80's Rock Musicals mentioned on this episode: Voyage of the Rock Aliens: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/voyage-of-the-rock-aliens The Apple: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-apple Rock & Rule: https://youtu.be/knENwlh0FFA Streets of Fire: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/streets-of-fire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nsfapod/message

My guest this week is Mark Beal, creator of the "Bloodsucker's" universe with his very unique films Bloodsucker's Handbook (which sometimes shows up under the title Enchiridion) and its futuristic prequel, Bloodsucker's Planet. (I promise it makes sense). I also predictably plug Arrow Player again. Are you starting to get the hint? Maybe one day, they'll throw a discount code my way *AHEM*. I also go deep on a Kickstarter from Stephen Stull that is involving a number of my favorite people, including Sophia Cacciola (Episode 7) and Michael Epstein. Check out their work at https://launchover.com/launch/. Projects discussed on this episode: Bloodhound short from Sophia Cacciola on the Arrow Player: https://www.arrow-player.com/browse Fat Fleshy Fingers: A Sick And Wrong Movie on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stullberg/fat-fleshy-fingers-a-sick-n-wrong-movie Bloodsucker's Handbook is available digitally: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/enchiridion Bloodsucker's Planet is also available digitally: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bloodsuckers-planet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nsfapod/message

Michael Epstein joins me to discuss motivating students online. How can teachers create a group dynamic in online classes? How can only classes reduce learner anxiety? And how can teachers form better relationships with their students online?Check out my book: Inside Online Language TeachingFor a free standard account at ClassIn, click here

Famed as the movie that destroyed a studio and an Oscar-winner, writer/director Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate got its reputation replenished with a Criterion edition in 2012. But why do some sophisticated film-viewers still view it as an eye-roll-worthy indulgence? On this episode is Michael Epstein, director of the documentary Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven's Gate, as we discuss:- United Artists' executive Steven Bach's book, Final Cut: Art, Money, and Ego in the Making of Heaven's Gate, from which Epstein adapted his doc;- if this book is the greatest making-of-a-movie book, or merely the best one written by an insider;- the bogus narrative that the movie destroyed UA;- how the book contributes to the narrative of Gate as an indulgent slog;- an alternate theory on how inflation destroyed American politics and film in the 1970s;- and why it doesn't matter how much was spent on a piece of art years, decades, or centuries ago.Also:- How Epstein's doc precipitated Gate's 2004 restoration and DVD release;- why Cimino's perfectionism, now timeless, is still treated as a negative;- whether or not the film could have survived if its “internal rhythms” were cut down;- my edible-enhanced screening last year where I declared the movie “one of the greatest movies ever made”;- what enhancement actually led to that declaration (spoiler: not the edibles);- and the identity of the mysterious “Famous Director” Bach covertly discussed replacing Cimino with if he'd gone through with firing the writer/director mid-shoot.Michael Epstein is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker whose work has been awarded two George Foster Peabody awards, two Primetime Emmys, a Writers Guild Award, a Clio, as well as numerous other distinctions. His films include House Two, Combat Diary: The Marines in Lima Company, along with the John Lennon docs LennoNYC and John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky. He's also the writer/host of the Murder in House Two podcast.The 216-minute director's cut of Heaven's Gate is available on DVD and Blu-ray from Criterion. Its 219-minute Premiere cut is available on VOD and on DVD from MGM. The 149 theatrical cut briefly showed up on MGM's HD channel but is, apparently, only available on the Region 2 DVD. Director Steven Soderbergh's 106-minute “immoral and illegal” “Butcher's Cut” is available to stream on his website, Extension 765.

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Michael Epstein, CMO of AutoAnything discuss how to implement company culture shifts. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Learn more about AutoAnything: https://www.autoanything.com/ Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is an expert when it comes to building and scaling ecommerce brands.In this episode I’m joined by Michael Epstein, CMO of AutoAnything. AutoAnything was originally owned by AutoZone, then acquired by a private equity company who brought in Michael and CEO Drew Sanocki.They were given the reins to a 9-figure brand with declining revenue and a leftover corporate culture.Michael and Drew took over, and were able to quickly turn things around, become profitable, and establish a healthy work environment.We talk about how they did it, including the organization changes made to the over 150 employee company.As of late, they’ve been acquiring and building other brands.And it all starts with culture. Listen to this episode for secrets to growing strong, well-cultured brands.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 leadersAutoAnythingPostPilotBook 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.

Michael is recognized as one of the top personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers in the United States, and is the founder of The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. A graduate of Harvard Law School with deep roots in his home state of New Jersey, Michael discusses his lifelong support of the New York Knicks, how he nurtured his love of wine and watches, and offers superb counsel to the new generation of lawyers.

Tony sits down with Michael Epstein, the race director and executive producer of the legendary Malibu Triathlon! They discuss Michael's inspiration, the triathlon's humble beginning as a hobby, the charities and people that the race benefit, this year's virtual race, and some powerful individual stories including Tony's own journey inspired by the Tri. Michael is the president of MESP, an Ironman Triathlon Finisher, and an avid exercise enthusiast. | Register for the 2020 Malibu Triathlon virtual race! It's free to participate, you can race anywhere on September 26 or 27, and you can raise money for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Visit malibutri.com for more information.

Sophia Cacciola and Michael Epstein joined us to talk about their new film Blood of the Tribades! Sophia and Michael went over: - origins of the idea - 70s lesbian vampire films - Hammer Horror - making the movie - costumes - the score - learning to make a movie - the upcoming BluRay - patriarchy - sexism - penises so much more! Seth Chatfield "Grando" the lead villain of the film also joined us during the interview! Our interim host Seth Hise then joined us to go over some horror news and rumors! Music of the month Angry Johnny and The Killbillies supplied the tunes! Tracks for this podcast - "Without Your Head" by Strange Nocturnal "Devil Outside the Door" and "Good and Evil" by "Angry Johnny and the Killbillies". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/withoutyourhead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withoutyourhead/support

In this episode, Jake and Alex give a general introduction to Postmodernism in Russian 20th century literature, and where it can be located in Venedikt Erofeev's beloved "Moscow to the End of the Line." Strange alcoholic recipes abound, hand in hand with the subversive nature of this "poema" in all its postmodern, enigmatic glory. Bibliography: 1. "In Praise of Booze: 'Moskva-Petushki' and Erasmian Irony," Oliver Ready. The Slavonic & East European Review, 2010. 2. "The Origins and Meaning of Russian Postmodernism," Michael Epstein. Published by Emory University for The National Council Soviet and Eastern European Research, 1993. 3. "Venedikt Erofeev's 'Moskva-Petushki': Performance and Performativity in the Late Soviet Text," Ann Komaromi. The Slavic and East European Journal, 2011. 4. "The Problem of Postmodernism in Russian Literary History: A Comparative Reading of 'Summer in Baden-Baden' and 'Moscow to the End of the Line,'" Vadim Shneyder. Yale University. 5. "Russian Postmodernist Fiction: Dialogue with Chaos," Mark Lipovetsky. M.E. Sharpe, 1999. 6. "Reference Guide to Russian Literature," Neil Cornwell. Routledge, 2013.