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Send us a textIn this episode, Jeremy sits down with Jonathan Stutz, co-author of the powerful book Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders, to explore what it really means to lead with inclusion in mind—every single day. As a former executive at Microsoft, Amazon, and Zulily, Jonathan blends deep corporate experience with a people-first lens to rethink how workplaces should function in an age of upheaval.Together, they dig into:Why inclusion is no longer an HR side quest but core to effective leadershipThe case for small, intentional “inclusive pebbles” that ripple into systemic changeWhat leaders get wrong about DEI—and how to fix it without corporate jargon or empty gesturesWhy inclusive leadership is increasingly being rebranded as just... good leadershipHow to build cultures where people feel seen, heard, and equipped to succeedWhether you're a people manager, an exec navigating culture shifts, or just someone who wants to show up better at work, Jonathan offers grounded advice and personal stories that will inspire and challenge you.Referenced in this episode:

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute: Instacart Launches AI-Powered Smart Shop -- Instacart introduces Smart Shop, using AI to personalize grocery shopping with Health Tags and shoppable Inspiration Pages, starting with the American Diabetes Association.Zulily Changes Hands Again for $5M -- Beyond Inc. sells a majority stake in Zulily to Proozy's parent, Lyons Trading, focusing on core brands like BuyBuy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond after multiple ownership shifts.Henkel Rolls Out Digital Product Passport -- Henkel partners with R-Cycle and Korozo Group to revolutionize packaging sustainability with Digital Product Passports, boosting traceability, compliance, and carbon transparency.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

In this episode, Kyrie sits down with Dylan Jahraus, a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from corporate e-commerce roles at Zappos and Zulily to leading a thriving business in the Etsy marketplace. Dylan shares her journey from experimenting with selling wedding decorations online to managing a team of 35 and supporting Etsy sellers who generate between one to eight million dollars annually. She opens up about the pivotal decision to leave the corporate world, driven by the desire for flexibility during her pregnancy, and the determination it took to surpass the income of a lucrative job offer by focusing solely on her Etsy business. Kyrie and Dylan dive deep into the strategies that fueled Dylan's growth, including the power of SEO, leveraging platforms like Pinterest and Facebook for visibility, and the importance of customer-centric marketing. Dylan's story is a masterclass in adaptability, as she discusses how customer feedback shaped her product offerings and how scaling her team allowed her business to thrive without burning out. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to expand your online presence, Dylan's insights on team building, product visibility, and business sustainability will leave you inspired and ready to take action.   Find Dylan: @dylanjahraus www.dylanjahraus.com   Find Kyrie: @theconfidentmompreneur www.theconfidentmompreneur.com

Etsy has over 6 Million sellers and about 400 million visitors to the platform each month So as a seller how do you get started and how do you get seen. These are just some of the topics I’m going to be talking about with my guest Dylan Jahraus on todays episode of start scale succeed You can also watch the episode on You tube https://youtu.be/y5rxoH1P5lg Highlights of the episode include Getting started on the platform and where your focus needs to be. Why your etsy sales may be declining and what to do to course correct. Where to find trends and new ideas for etsy products Getting started on the platform and where your focus needs to be. How to attract your etsy customers to your own social platforms and then website. What types of businesses and business models are working right now Guest Bio Dylan Jahraus is a multi-six figure Etsy seller. With a background in corporate e-commerce for companies like Zappos and Zulily. Her expertise was buying, product development, pricing strategy, planning and forecasting. Now she sells on Etsy, Amazon and Shopify. She helps other Etsy sellers and prospective Etsy sellers build the financial freedom that they dream of. https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/ https://dylanjahraus.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeO8Gmc2B-3G2fgcFnRR4Xw Get your FREE 16-step checklist to grow your shop! You'll receive a checklist with 16 profitable action steps to implement daily in your shop to scale your revenue! https://dylanjahraus.mykajabi.com/pl/2147677557 Host Nicole Higgins The Buyer and retail coach Nicole Higgins Links https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/free-discovery-call/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/blog/ Sponsor Neon Digital Clicks Are you ready to scale your ecommerce store?This episode is brought to you by Neon Digital Clicks, the agency dedicated to helping kids’ and family brands achieve explosive growth with high-performing digital marketing campaigns. Neon’s new Runway to Results programme is a revolutionary paid-advertising service that will help you understand your brand’s true potential and reach the heights of success you dream of. Over the course of 60 days, Neon’s expert team will test and optimise your Meta and Google ad accounts to establish your business KPIs and optimum Cost Per Acquisition. At the end of the Runway period, they’ll analyse your data to establish what profitable scaling looks like and arm you with knowledge, confidence and a clear plan for the next phase of your growth. If you’re ready to elevate your e-commerce game, Neon is the navigator you need on your flight deck. https://runwaytoresults.com/ https://neondigitalclicks.co.uk/

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of multi-platform selling with the incredible Dylan Jahraus, an e-commerce expert with a wealth of experience across platforms like Etsy, Amazon, and Shopify. Dylan shares her journey, strategies, and actionable insights to help product-based businesses thrive in today's competitive landscape. If you've ever wondered how to expand your reach and maximize sales, this episode is for you!What You'll Learn in This Episode:Dylan's E-Commerce JourneyFrom corporate gigs with Zappos and Zulily to building thriving side hustles, hear how Dylan transitioned into multi-platform selling while adapting to a military family lifestyle.The Power of Selling on Multiple PlatformsDiscover why focusing on just your website could be holding you back and how platforms like Etsy and Amazon can skyrocket your brand's visibility.Understanding Platform-Specific AudiencesLearn how the audiences on Etsy (handmade and unique lovers) and Amazon (quick retail shoppers) differ—and why tailoring your strategies for each is key.Smart Scaling Strategies for Amazon SellersDylan's advice on starting small by focusing on your best-sellers and how personalized products can give you an edge.Game-Changing Tools and B2B OpportunitiesHow investments in tools like lasers for customization and bulk orders through B2B sales can transform your bottom line.Staying Ahead with Market ResearchWhy you shouldn't rely solely on Etsy trends and how platforms like Pinterest and TikTok can give you a competitive edge.Flexible Pricing for GrowthDylan explains the importance of prioritizing customer acquisition and long-term scalability over short-term profit margins.Key Takeaways:Diversify your sales channels to increase visibility and reach new audiences.Tailor your approach for each platform—one size doesn't fit all!Use tools and smart strategies to save time, reduce costs, and increase profitability.Be proactive in researching trends and exploring bulk sales opportunities.Think long-term—early flexibility in pricing can lead to sustainable growth.Connect with Dylan Jahraus:Find Dylan on her YouTube channel for in-depth tutorials and tips or follow her on Instagram @DylanJahraus for behind-the-scenes insights and personalized advice.Support the showI'm Mel Robbins! from @thelotco Want a Roadmap to Building a Profitable Product Business head here for directions! Looking for specific help with Wholesale? Check out the Transform your Wholesale programFind more details at https://www.thelotco.com.au/Business Coach for product-based businesses. Teaching creative business women how to build a scalable and profitable million-dollar product business whether a physical Retail store or Brand.Over 25 years as a Retail and Wholesale Strategist (Sales and Marketing for Brands).Grab my 8 step checklist on building a profitable product business.

Episode Summary In this episode of On Boards, Joe and Raza welcome Marc Schneider, an accomplished e-commerce and fintech executive with decades of experience building and scaling mission-driven companies. Marc shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his tenure as co-founder and CEO of Zebit, a transformative e-commerce and fintech platform, and his current role as an Operating Venture Partner at Ulu Ventures. The discussion dives into governance challenges in venture-backed startups, the evolution of boards from early-stage to IPO, and how founders can effectively leverage board expertise. Marc also discusses Ulu Ventures' commitment to supporting diverse entrepreneurs and shares insights into his innovative role as an “active” board observer and mentor to founders. Key Topics Discussed 1. Marc Schneider's Career Journey Background and Passion for Mission-Driven Companies: Marc's journey began with his personal experience of financial hardship, which inspired his work at Zebit to provide credit-impaired consumers with fair access to products without interest or penalties. Key Roles: From managing customer service operations at ProFlowers to leading Zulily and founding Zebit, Marc's career has been defined by innovation and scaling impactful businesses. 2. Zebit's Business Model and Mission Zebit's Unique Value Proposition: Providing underserved consumers with fair, interest-free payment options for e-commerce purchases. Challenges: Operating efficiently without typical revenue streams like interest or penalties, while predicting customer payment behavior with data-driven models. IPO Journey: Zebit went public on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to access liquidity, even though the process posed significant challenges, including valuation issues and market unfamiliarity with its business model. 3. Board Governance in Startups Evolution of Boards: Marc discusses the progression of boards through funding stages, from limited investor involvement in early rounds to more structured and diverse boards in public companies. Lessons for Founders: Understand the dual role of investors as board members and stakeholders. Take an active role in shaping board dynamics and agendas. Prioritize chemistry and diverse perspectives in board composition. 4. Ulu Ventures and Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs Ulu Ventures' Mission: Backing women, minority, and diverse entrepreneurial teams using decision analytics to assess investments. “Active” Board Observer: Marc's role involves mentoring founders, facilitating board discussions, and bridging gaps between management and governance. 5. Lessons Learned and Giving Back Persistence and Adaptability: Marc's reflections on navigating challenges, from startup struggles to delisting Zebit, emphasize resilience. Mentorship and Legacy: By supporting young entrepreneurs, Marc hopes to inspire a cycle of giving back within the startup ecosystem.

In this episode of the CX Goalkeeper Podcast, Jonathan Stutz shares his journey and insights on building inclusive leadership cultures within organizations. As the author of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging, Jonathan outlines actionable steps that leaders can take to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. From personal anecdotes to practical advice, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on leadership and the importance of creating a sense of belonging for all employees. Don't miss this episode if you're passionate about developing inclusive leadership and driving organizational success.About the GuestWith 25+ years leading inclusion, diversity, equity, and cross-cultural management at Microsoft, Amazon, and Zulily, I now lead a consulting practice supporting organizations committed to building a culture of belonging for their employees. I most recently published my first book, Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders. My company, Global Diversity Partners, has a mission to help organizations navigate uncomfortable topics and cultural dilemmas with graceful conviction, challenge the status quo, and achieve the improvements they seek.Relevant Linkshttps://Inclusivepebbles.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstutz https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiepate Globaldiversitypartners.net https://eddiepate-speaking.com/The Top 3 Key LearningsThe Power of Belonging: Creating a culture of belonging for employees leads to higher commitment and loyalty, improving customer experience. Employees who feel seen and valued are more motivated to deliver excellent service.Daily Practices Matter: Inclusion isn't about massive initiatives but daily, intentional actions. These small steps, like one-on-one meetings focused on inclusion, help create lasting cultural change.Inclusive Leadership Drives Success: Diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams and inspire more creativity and innovation. Inclusion, diversity, and equity should be central to an organization's leadership strategy.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:14 Jonathan's Values and Personal Journey 05:43 Discussion on the Book "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders" 08:35 Creating a Culture of Belonging 10:24 The Importance of Feeling Belonging 13:37 Addressing Microaggressions and Building a Speak-Up Culture 17:35 Integrating Inclusion into the Employee Lifecycle 17:55 The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion22:10 Future of AI and Customer Experience 24:01 Contact Information and Final ThoughtsI hope you find this blog post helpful for your WordPress content. Please let me know if you'd like any adjustments! Don't forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast:Apple PodcastSpotifyLooking forward to your feedback!

Culture of BelongingEstablishing a genuine culture of belonging takes more than signing new employees up for payroll and benefits.What more could they possibly want? And how can executives, managers or entrepreneurs provide it?Those are some of the things we're going to explore with the Jonathan Stutz, co-author of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging.What You'll Discover About Building a Culture of Belonging:* The role of leaders in supporting a culture of belonging in organizations* How "dropping a pebble" contributes to building a culture of belonging* Why building a culture of belonging is not the responsibility of the Human Resources Department* Why one-on-one meetings are a massive opportunity to create connection with employees* And much more!Guest: Jonathan StutzJonathan Stutz, M.A. (he/him/his) is the President of Global Diversity Partners, Inc.He has over 25 years' experience working in leadership roles at companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Zulily.Jonathan earned his M.A. from City University of Seattle in Organizational Leadership and B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.Jonathan serves on the Board of Trustees for the Bellevue, WA non-profit, Youth Eastside Services, and has served as Human Services Commissioner for the cities of Bellevue and Kirkland, WA.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership & Management episodes.Contact Jonathan and connect with him on LinkedIn. Also visit his book website and Global Partners Diversity website.Join, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.

Top Stories1. New walkway opens downtownSeattle Magazine article2. Gen Z getting fired quicklyYahoo Finance article3. Pokemon to open a museumPSBJ article4. Avalara to move officesPSBJ articleAbout guest Maureen Wiley Clough - Founder & Host, It Gets Late Early podcastMaureen founded the It Gets Late Early podcast about aging in the tech industry about a year and a half ago. Prior to that, she was the head of partnerships at UpKeep and was the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Conga. In terms of Seattle companies – she's worked at Pitchbook, Zulily, and Concur. She also worked for Lumatax, which was one of the companies Pioneer Square Labs invested in.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Unlock the secrets to Etsy success with Dylan Jahraus, a top seller and creator of the Ultimate Etsy Course. In this episode, Dylan shares her inspiring journey from working in corporate e-commerce at Zappos and Zulily to building a thriving Etsy business—all while balancing life as a military spouse. She'll show you how she transformed her side hustles into a flourishing venture and how you can do the same by tapping into the unique opportunities Etsy offers.Learn how to avoid common mistakes and craft a standout Etsy shop with Dylan's proven strategies. She breaks down the key steps to set yourself apart from innovation to photography and mobile-friendly designs. You'll also get her 10-step checklist for evaluating products and discover her "more, better, new" approach to scaling your business.Plus, connect with Dylan for even more guidance. Her YouTube channel is packed with tutorials and advice; we have a downloadable checklist to help you along the way. Whether you're looking to optimize your shop or just getting started, Dylan's insights and practical tips will give you the structure and support you need to succeed. Get ready to kickstart your Etsy journey with this inspiring episode!Connect with Dylan Jahraus:• The Ultimate Etsy Course by Dylan Jahraus• Etsy Seller Success with Dylan Jahraus on Apple Podcasts•Dylan Jahraus | $1.5+ Top 0.1% Seller & Etsy Coach (@dylanjahraus) • Instagram photos and videos• https://www.facebook.com/dylanjahrausofficial• THIS is the BRAND NEW Ultimate Etsy Course and 1:1 Etsy Coaching [OFFICIAL TRAILER] (youtube.com)  Support the show

Top Stories:1. Boeing opinionsPSBJ article2. Bellevue affordable housing PSBJ articleGordon's opinion piece3. 3rd Ave lights & Stay Out zonesSeattle Times article (lights)Seattle Times article (stay out zones)4. Zulily being sued over layoffsGeekwire articleAbout guest Gordon McHenry Jr. - President & CEO, United Way of King CountyGordon has been President and CEO of United Way of King County for 5 years. Prior to that he served as the President and CEO of Solid Ground, an anti-poverty nonprofit. Prior to that he was the Executive Director at Rainier Scholars and spent years as the Director of External Affairs at Boeing.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Building High-Performance Teams through Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity   Shep Hyken interviews Jonathan Stutz, President of Global Diversity Partners, Inc. and author of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging. He shares daily practices and strategies for inclusive leadership that create a workplace where employees feel seen, heard, and valued.   This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can internal culture impact the external customer experience?  How can inclusivity and diversity contribute to creating high-performance teams?  What are SMARTIE goals?  In what ways can leaders focus on inclusion first to build a culture of belonging and positively impact the customer experience?  How can leaders manage difficult conversations in the workplace to promote inclusivity and equity?  Top Takeaways:      Internal culture and employee experience are the foundation for enhancing customer experience. When employees feel valued and connected to their managers, coworkers, and the organization they work for, it positively impacts the quality of service and engagement with customers.    Building an organization's strong and welcoming culture is about making employees feel understood and valued. When this happens, trust between employees and leaders, managers, supervisors, and fellow employees dramatically increases. Establishing trust lessens employee churn. If you want to keep your customers coming back, you must ensure that your employees also look forward to returning to work.     Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is about building high-performing teams that represent the perspectives and backgrounds of employees and customers. It is not about complying with a quota or hiring diverse employees for the sake of appearing diverse. It is about opening up opportunities for everyone and hiring the best people.     The IDE (Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) approach emphasizes prioritizing inclusion first, followed by diversity and equity. When employees feel safe, welcome, and comfortable being themselves, they set the stage for attracting and retaining a diverse and engaged workforce.    We all benefit from a diverse, inclusive environment. It's not about one person winning and another losing. Instead, it's about leveraging various perspectives and experiences to benefit the customers, the employees, and the company.    Plus, Jonathan shares practical tips that leaders can start doing today to create a culture of belonging. Tune in!  Quote:   "Employees that feel connected to their managers and coworkers and feel as if they are seen, heard, and understood, give more of themselves to the organizations and their customers."      About:     Jonathan Stutz is the Founder and President of Global Diversity Partners, Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles at companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Zulily. His book, Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging, is now available on Amazon.    Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Furniture Industry News - Episode Show NotesDate: Wednesday, July 31, 2024Episode Highlights:Increase in Consumer ConfidenceConsumer Confidence Index: Rose to 100.3 in July from 97.8 in June.Economic Outlook: Improvement in short-term outlook for income, business, and labor markets.Concerns: Persistent high prices and elevated interest rates; slight increase in recession predictions.Strategies to Attract Consumers Back to Physical StoresStore Environment: Modern, well-lit, and visually appealing stores.Financing Options: Interest-free financing to make high-ticket items more accessible.Customer Service: Exceptional service, fast delivery times, and regular follow-ups.Promotions: Aggressive promotions and flash sales to drive traffic.Community Engagement: Building trust through community involvement and charitable activities.Authenticity: Emphasizing genuine customer relationships and company values.Competitive Pricing: Offering compelling financing to counteract inflationary pressures.Digital Engagement: Strong online presence and active social media channels.Sam Levitz Furniture Store ClosuresClosures: One store in Oro Valley closed, two more in Tucson to close by end of September.Consolidation: Efforts focused on remaining location on West Orange Grove Road.Clearance Sales: Deep discounts on a variety of items.E-commerce: Continued online sales, marking 7% of 2023 sales.High Shipping Costs Benefiting Domestic ManufacturersImport Costs: Nearly $7,000 to ship a container from Asia to the West Coast, over $9,000 to the East Coast.Advantages: Reliability and speed of domestic production.Challenges: Higher labor costs mitigated by fostering skilled labor through community colleges and high schools.Beyond Inc. Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsAsset-Light Strategy: Focus on minimizing costs associated with leases and physical stores.Profitability: Priority over growth until financial stability is achieved.Global Loyalty Program: Development in progress, to roll out over 18 months.Overstock: Boosting liquidation and closeout business with third-party partners.Zulily Relaunch: Renewed focus on apparel and beauty from September 10.Private-Label Program: Exclusive items available through Bed, Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and Zulily.Cost Optimization: Selling headquarters building, negotiating better vendor terms, and renegotiating carrier rates.

Dylan Jahraus is a seasoned e-commerce expert and successful Etsy seller, with multiple 7-figures in sales on the platform. Dylan has a background in corporate e-commerce at Zappos and Zulily, she now empowers thousands of Etsy sellers worldwide through her coaching programs, helping them achieve significant sales growth.Dylan Jahraus' Free Webinar: Dylan offers a free webinar that targets profitable customers on Etsy and provides actionable steps to increase traffic and sales within the first 30 days on the platform.Sign Up here: https://etsy.dylanjahraus.com/watch(00:00) - How to Effectively Leverage Etsy as an eCommerce Sales Channel → Dylan Jahraus (02:02) - Meet Dylan Jahraus: From Side Hustle to Six-Figure Business (03:18) - Dylan's Background and Journey to Etsy Success (04:48) - Key Takeaways from Early eCommerce Experience (06:34) - First Steps on Etsy: From Wedding Decor to Thriving Business (08:41) - Etsy's Evolution from 2016 to 2024 (10:15) - Navigating Etsy's Marketplace and Customer Expectations (21:45) - Strategies for High Revenue on Etsy (23:48) - Balanced Product Mix for High Revenue (24:29) - Importance of Product Curation (26:22) - Running an Etsy Business Without Making Products (29:41) - Optimizing Etsy Listings for Higher Conversion (34:39) - Top Categories to Sell and Avoid on Etsy (38:48) - Maximizing Customer Lifetime Value (44:43) - Final Thoughts and Resources Sign up to the 2X Newsletter:After much thought and deliberation, I created the 2X Newsletter, which sits at the intersection of commerce, healthy living, and the mindsets of extraordinary leaders.Moving forward, you can find all the show notes for this podcast in the 2X Newsletter. Plus, I'll share my wins and losses as an eCommerce operator, growth strategies that are working, tools I use to streamline workflows, and expert tips.Sign Up here:  https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com/subscribeCreators & Guests Kunle Campbell - Host Dylan Jahraus - Guest

This is a condensed version of Shauna Swerland's 2019 interview with Dan Levitan, the co-founder of the venture capital firm Maveron.  Dan started the firm with Howard Schultz in 1998 after helping the Starbucks team accomplish its IPO. Under Dan's guidance, Maveron focused on “creating a cauldron of consumer passion” by forming partnerships with non-normal entrepreneurs. These partnerships have included brands like Allbirds, Ebay, Lovevery, and Zulily. To learn more about Maveron and the team behind their consumer-focused culture, visit maveron.com. In this recap episode, Dan explains the importance of investing in consumers and relationships, the significance of seeing the opportunity, and how to elevate your aspirations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Operational Efficiencies and Customer Experience Enhancements:Beyond is rolling out a new platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies and improving the customer experience. Despite initial challenges from vendor responses and system integration, the company has made significant progress, with sales surging to over $250,000 on several days, a substantial leap from $50,000 a day a few months ago, as stated on the earnings call.Core Category Focus and Profitable Growth:The company is strategically realigning toward its core categories, such as bedding, bath, and kitchen, which delivered industry-leading results with triple-digit GMV growth in Q1. CEO Chandra Holt emphasized that building on brand equity while modernizing the customer experience is the formula for delivering differentiation and long-term profitable growth, as mentioned on the earnings call.Strategic Investments and Cost Management:Holt acknowledged the near-term challenges in achieving positive contribution but clarified that the delta between previous expectations and current performance is not due to a lack of cost management. Instead, it is a function of allocating capital intelligently to build the right foundation, as stated on the earnings call.Customer Activity and Order Fulfillment:Beyond has witnessed a 26% increase in active customers and a 27% rise in orders dispatched. However, a 21% decrease in average order value reflects a shift in consumer preferences toward lower-value items, prompting a reevaluation of the product strategy, as acknowledged on the earnings call.Zulily Acquisition and Market Segment Capture:The acquisition of Zulily represents a targeted approach to capturing the dynamic market segment of working moms, offering competitive deals and a stress-free shopping experience, which is expected to bolster Beyond's standing in the retail arena significantly, as stated on the earnings call.Strategic Reevaluation and Brand Reinforcement:Despite the enthusiasm for legacy and home care categories, a strategic reevaluation is underway to ensure alignment with evolving customer needs and behaviors. Beyond is poised to reinforce its three cornerstone brands—Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and Zulily—through investments in technology, customer experience, profitable customer relationships, and vendor consolidation, as mentioned on the earnings call.Realistic Outlook:While Beyond is committed to fostering growth, improving operational efficiency, and transitioning towards sustainable profitability, the challenging retail landscape and the company's strategic investments may continue to impact near-term financial performance. A realistic approach and careful execution of the outlined strategies will be crucial for Beyond's long-term success. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

Episode Overview:Welcome to 'Furniture Industry News,' your premier source for the latest in the furniture industry. Today's episode offers a comprehensive look into current market trends, consumer confidence insights, strategic business maneuvers, and significant developments affecting the furniture sector.Key Highlights:Consumer Confidence & Market Trends: The Consumer Confidence Index remains stable at 104.7, with an optimistic outlook on job prospects despite a dip in short-term income and business expectations. The demographic differences in confidence levels and their implications for the furniture industry are discussed, highlighting the nuanced consumer spending behaviors on furniture and related high-ticket items.Industry Innovations & Strategies: Spotlight on companies like FD Home and Lifestyle Enterprise that are redefining retail strategies through innovative product offerings and pricing models. The episode delves into how these strategies cater to current consumer demands and market conditions.Supply Chain & Logistics Updates: A focus on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and its impact on demurrage and detention charges, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on trucking companies and ultimately benefit the entire furniture industry. Also, an analysis of the container volume increase at Port Houston and its implications for the furniture supply chain.Challenges & Opportunities: The episode examines the collapse of a major bridge at the Port of Baltimore, assessing its immediate and long-term effects on the furniture industry's supply chain, particularly regarding plywood and veneer imports.Digital Marketing & E-Commerce: A critical look at the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. and its impact on furniture retailers. The discussion extends to the importance of a diversified digital marketing strategy across various platforms to ensure resilience and sustained customer engagement.Home Improvement Trends: Insights from the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study, revealing a significant increase in home renovation spending amidst economic headwinds, and its effects on the furniture and home improvement sectors.Corporate Spotlight: Raymour & Flanigan's recognition as Retailer of the Year by the Home Furnishings Association, and Leggett & Platt's strategic financial moves to navigate current market challenges.Strategic Partnerships: An overview of Beyond Inc.'s partnership with the social media platform X, aiming to bolster digital marketing efforts for brands like Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and Zulily.Closing Thoughts:This episode of 'Furniture Industry News' brings to light the dynamic and evolving nature of the furniture industry, offering insights into consumer trends, market challenges, and strategic business approaches. Stay tuned for more updates and expert analyses designed to keep you at the forefront of industry developments.Visit FurniturePodcast.com for more insights and updates.

Top Stories:1. New UW Basketball facility⁠PSBJ article⁠2. Zulily gets acquired⁠Geekwire article⁠3. State of Downtown (event recap)⁠PSBJ article⁠ & ⁠Geekwire article⁠4. Brooks Running CEO steps down⁠Seattle Times article⁠5. Cricket league in Seattle⁠Geekwire article⁠Co-Host Jon Scholes:Jon Scholes is President & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Assocation where he is responsible for the operations and programs of the DSA, an 1,100 member association formed in 1958 to create a healthy, vibrant downtown for all. He was appointed President & CEO of DSA in November 2014 following six years as DSA's Vice President of Advocacy and Economic Development. Jon serves on the boards of Visit Seattle, the International Downtown Association, and Downtown Emergency Services Center. He is the host of Seattle City Makers, a podcast launched in 2022. He is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow and attended University of Texas in Austin before graduating form the University of Washington. Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee, and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as the Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: theweeklyseattle@gmail.com Instagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Listen in as we welcome Delaney Del Mundo, a veritable goldmine of e-commerce expertise with a rich background from Walmart to the pulsing beat of TikTok Shop and the competitive arena of Amazon. Our conversation traverses her journey from the sunny streets of Los Angeles to the pioneering days at Walmart.com post their Jet acquisition. Delaney is now the Director of the Amazon strategy team at Vendo, where she masterfully balances profit and loss management, SEO support, and listing optimization. As we explore her current role, you'll discover the ins and outs of her approach to fostering brand success across diverse marketplaces. Tune in to hear Delaney shed light on the complexities of affiliate networks and content-creator partnerships that can make or break a brand's profitability. With the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, we tackle TikTok Shop's growing influence on content strategies, emphasizing the critical shift from keywords to engagement. Delaney also provides valuable insights into Amazon's new inventory fees, offering strategic advice for navigating these changes without sacrificing the bottom line. The conversation pivots to a holistic view of business health, focusing on the vital lifetime value to customer acquisition cost ratio. In our discussion, Delaney takes us through the intricate process of using Amazon's Search Query Performance, revealing how strategic analysis can lead to improved visibility and sales. By leveraging tools like Helium 10's Cerebro and Market Tracker 360 for competitor analysis tools, she unveils techniques to stay ahead in the competitive e-commerce landscape. Delaney's enthusiasm for these tools' potential to revolutionize market analysis and her anticipation for future enhancements are infectious. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just starting, this episode is packed with strategies to propel your brand forward in the dynamic world of selling on Amazon. In episode 544 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Delaney discuss: 00:00 - Strategies for E-Commerce Success 04:14 - Strategic Amazon Management and Planning 10:32 - Walmart Marketplace vs. Walmart Stores 13:09 - E-Commerce Strategies and Amazon Inventory Fees 20:58 - Search Query Performance for Sellers 21:09 - Search Query Optimization and Market Analysis 26:16 - Market Analysis Tools and Travel Tales 28:04 - Utilizing Time Tracker for Competitive Advantage 32:00 - Maximizing Brand Visibility and Cross-Sales 36:05 - Upcoming Event in Manila ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: Today we've got an industry expert with a lot of experience on Walmart, TikTok shop and Amazon who's gonna be giving us tons of cool strategies, including some that no one has ever talked about on this show before. How cool is that? Pretty cool, I think. Sellers have lost thousands of dollars by not knowing that they were hijacked, perhaps on their Amazon listing, or maybe somebody changed their main image or Amazon changed their shipping dimension so they had to pay extra money every order. Helium 10 can actually send you a text message or email if any of these things or other critical events happen to your Amazon account. For more information, go to h10.me/alerts. Bradley Sutton: Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the Serious Sellers podcast by Helium 10. I'm your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show that's completely BS free, unscripted and unrehearsed organic conversation about serious strategies for serious sellers of any level in the e-commerce world. And now we are having for the first time in the show, Delaney. Welcome to the show. Delaney: Thanks, Bradley, happy to be here. I think it's long awaited on my side, so glad to be joining you today. Bradley Sutton: Yes, yes, Now we first met at least you know, I've known about you because we've worked with Vendo a lot in the past, and I think I met you first at the maybe in Puerto Rico, at the billion dollar seller summit, and I looked across the room. I was like she looks like a white flip like me, which, for those who don't know us, half Filipino and half American, and that's what I am. I don't look like it. She does, and so I was like are you just what Filipinos do? Like? There's that Jokoy's joke where they're like oh yeah, my mom was Filipino when she sees somebody. But I did that exact same thing. I'm like Filipino, American. And she's like, yep, I'm like, oh, I could. Then me too. And anyways, we bonded there and I was like all right, a fellow Filipino American in the Amazon world, we got to have you on the podcast. So no, that's not the reason why I had you on the podcast. I heard from your boss that you are an A player and know your stuff and I'm like that's the kind of person we want on the show. But anyways, Delaney, enough about me and my rambling here. Let's just start with where I mean we met Puerto Rico, but where in the world are you right now? Where do you live? Delaney: Yes, Bradley, I'm out in Los Angeles, so actually not too far away from you today. But speaking of the Filipino American, yes, you're right, it seems like my mom's genes might be stronger than your Filipino side. I got the Sinigang and the Adobo in the fridge. Don't worry, I'm more than I think. Bradley Sutton: Yes. There we go. Delaney: But yes, I'm out in LA. Bradley Sutton: Awesome, is that where you were born and raised? Delaney: Yep, born and raised in LA, lived for a few years out in New York but made my way back here. So, plans, where do you live? In New York? I lived in the city for a few years and then also in the upstate New York area, so Nice. Bradley Sutton: I lived in Brooklyn myself for a couple years. Where'd you go to high school? In LA? Delaney: High school. I went to Burroughs High School out in Burbank. Bradley Sutton: In Burbank? Okay, nice. And then how about college? Delaney: College, Hamilton College in upstate New York. Bradley Sutton: So a really very rare that somebody gives me a college or university I have never, ever heard of. Delaney: Yeah, there were 1800 kids in the entire school. So super small community, but small and tight. Bradley Sutton: Well, what do you study? Delaney: I studied economics. Bradley Sutton: Interesting Now, when you graduated, did you work at all into there, or did you already find e-commerce by that time? Or what's your journey to e-commerce like? Delaney: Yeah, so I actually got my start over on the Walmart side of the business, so working for Walmart.com as soon as Walmart had acquired Jet. So I was part of that group of individuals and then found my way on the brand side for a few years working at Walmart. Bradley Sutton: What did you do at Walmart? Delaney: So you might have told me that, but I forgot it. No, no, no, I managed the beauty category there. So on the dot-com side worked closely with the store merchants and grew the beauty channel. Bradley Sutton: Interesting, okay, and then how did you get to the Amazon side of things? Delaney: Yeah. So then from there, ended up shifting over to the brand side. For a few years worked for a beauty brand and at that beauty brand managed all their retailer.com channels, so Zulily, eBay, Walmart.com, Amazon.com, etc. So a bit more full circle. And now here at Vendo, leading, of course, the Amazon team as well as TikTok shop, which is one of our newer channels that we launched just a few months ago now. And then, of course, as you know, Bradley, you've had some of our Walmart.com teammates on the podcast as well. Bradley Sutton: Okay, and then what do you specifically do, like what's your specialties? I guess what's your daily? I know actually you actually do a podcast as well, but outside of the podcast, what are you doing for clients? Delaney: Yeah, so I'm the director of Amazon strategy, so I lead our team of account strategists here. But in terms of what Vendo does everything from P&L and forecast management towards direct management of the Amazon channel, managing advertising, marketing etc I'm more on the strategic side. So a lot of what you would look at from listing optimizations, SEO support, ranking, impact and really just understanding what strategies were implementing to hit brands top line and bottom line goals, both on the three-piece side and our one-piece side of the business through vendor central. Bradley Sutton: Awesome, awesome. All right, we're going to start broad here and then go narrow as we go on. But you know, since you have, you know, your company and you yourself have dabbled, I guess you could say, in a lot of different marketplaces. Be it, you know, amazon, Walmart, TikTok shop is kind of like the top three. What's just your state of the union in 2024 about the trajectory of each of these? Are all still going up. Is one skyrocketing over the other? Is one of them going down, one of them staying flat? What's your outlook for this year? Delaney: So I think, as far as trajectory, TikTok shop has the greatest potential Just being. Their affiliate network is so strong and the platform itself is extremely simplified, so it's not hard for a lot of sellers to join TikTok shop right now, and just in terms of their affiliate network. We obviously know that creator connections on the Amazon side has been in beta for quite some time, but I think TikTok shop has the upper hand when it comes specifically down to affiliate, just because of the ease of the platform and the fact that you can set these targeted collaborations per item, per creator that you reach out to. So Vendo has an in-house influencer and affiliate team which we're able to leverage, of course, but that allows us to glean great insights on the targeted collaborations and the open collaborations on TikTok shop. Delaney: Amazon specifically, I mean we'll see. I think they're always on an upward trajectory, given the amount of data that they have access to and just as far as shipping and logistics, they're always ahead of the curve there. But we have to look out for specific categories. If we look at platforms like Temu, which I know generated a ton of buzz after the Super Bowl with how much they're investing in different ads, Fashion categories, we know that Amazon referral fees are dropping in some of those categories. So we'll see. Right, I think Amazon's going to probably have to take some action across categories if Temu starts to undercut price and we'll see if Amazon also starts matching there. Delaney: And then Walmart.com is a silent killer. I mean, they have their stores that they're able to leverage. So with their store specifically, that opens up a ton of opportunity. I think that oftentimes a lot of Walmart.com sellers don't realize that if they are, or if they have the potential to sell on the one-piece side of the business, that opens up a whole new avenue with online pickup and delivery. And many times Walmart.com sales are grossly underreported because unless you're investing in to illuminate, you don't see those OPD sales naturally. So you might think the channel is smaller than it is, but it's really larger than what it appears to be on paper, just given the level of data that Walmart actually has versus what it discloses. Bradley Sutton: All right, I know you're a little bit out of the Walmart game, but I'm going to ask you a Walmart-specific question because I just want to see how relevant this is. This is something that I've been telling people, but my experience is about six, seven years old now. So I used to work for this company that does supplements and they're kind of like a famous company. They would do infomercials and things like that and I was their sales manager and people don't understand the size of Walmart brick and mortar because it was like, you know, like I was so proud of myself, I grew their Amazon sales from like $500,000 a year to like $3 million. I would have Walmart PO. That was for 20 SKUs, by the way. I would have Walmart POs for their one SKU that were like in the one to $2 million, just because of how many stores you know Walmart has, etc. So it was like it dwarfs Amazon, you know, unless you're like a huge whale on Amazon. Now, that being said, like what I, a couple of things I did was I started a couple brands or not a couple of brands a couple of products on the brand on Amazon, and then I moved it to Walmart. First of all, we already had a somewhat of a relationship with Walmart and then Walmart.com buyer, you know saw that I was dominating one of the subcategories and they're like all right, let's bring this I don't remember what it was called, but it's kind of like what Amazon calls vendors, a vendor central or something, where it's like, hey, we'll buy this from you, so that's shipped and fulfilled by Walmart because it's doing well. And they're like cool. Bradley Sutton: And then they're like hey, it started doing well there. And they're like, hey, let's take this and let's add this to brick and mortar. And that's when, obviously, you know, sales blow up. Now For me that's what I tell people of that story about like, how, why? Even though maybe if you just start something on Amazon or Walmart, you know sales could be 10 to 150 to one Amazon or Walmart. But the reason to start on Walmart is if you start, you know, making some waves, you can start selling to Walmart and then potentially, you can just get in front of a buyer because you can't, you know, just come in off the street and say, hey, I've got this cool new product, you know, would you just put it in Walmart brick and mortar? You know, unless you've got connections, is that still valid in 2024? Like is that kind of like the process that could potentially not guaranteed, obviously, but that could potentially happen. Delaney: Absolutely 100%. And I think that is sometimes what a lot of brands make a mistake with on Walmart.com or just in Walmart stores in general, is they go to Walmart stores too early. And if you go to Walmart stores too early then that really does a number to your brand from a profitability standpoint. So that's why Walmart marketplace is a great avenue for you to start, because you can even get Sam support, which is a strategic account manager on the Walmart three P side of the business who can help you and make sure that you're pulling those levers and in growing your brand on Walmart.com to go to stores. So yes, Bradley, 100% a great avenue to start. And looking at again just Amazon versus Walmart strategy, it isn't just let's go bring all of our Amazon's use over to Walmart, because both algorithms are getting a lot better from a pricing standpoint at identifying different prices. So we've seen pricing down to the price per ounce standpoint. So it doesn't even matter sometimes if you're launching completely different UPCs, they're still matching. So it's really important that before you launch on Walmart.com even if you've been selling on Amazon for quite some time you think about maybe differentiating different pack sizes or just different flavors of your product. That way there is a difference there that you can grow a completely new set of products. Bradley Sutton: Before we get to your specialty, which is Amazon, let's talk a little bit about TikTok shop. It's a different marketplace in that I've never sold in TikTok shop, so please feel free to correct me if any of what I'm saying is wrong, but to me it's different because it's not like something that you could do traditional keyword research. I know there's some tools and helium tents working on some things now that can analyze hashtags and things like that, but you don't really have control over what's necessarily indexed or getting to page one. It's like so just dependent on just the virality of something or a famous influencer showing it. Is that kind of what you see? It's kind of like completely hit or miss, where you have the least amount of control over your success. As far as on just regular TikTok shop, obviously you have control over how you advertise and how many impressions you get, but as far as just a post going viral and getting a lot of sales from it, do you feel like you have not as much control as on other platforms, or is that changed? Delaney: No, 100%. You're correct in that as well. I think that's why the affiliate network is so powerful, but is also. You need a defined strategy there. You need to know your exact demographic. You need to know which subset of creators you're looking to target, based on their engagement rate, their follower count, et cetera and you really need to do a deep dive into their content to make sure that they fit the brand, because you can reach out to as many creators as you want to through there, but at the end of the day, if they're not gonna generate sales from your brand, you're now giving away free samples and that could impact your bottom line. So I think yes as a whole. Definitely from a ranking standpoint, I think TikTok shop's going to evolve in that sense. When you're setting up items, there's specific keywords that they want you to be focusing on, but those are all of the benefit driven keywords or the main claims and the listings, so it doesn't appear that, from a ranking standpoint, those hold as much weight. It's literally how many pieces of content are you pushing out and how is the engagement of that content? So it is incredibly important that you have a solidified content strategy, and TikTok shop allows you to. There's like a get inspired section and you can see a bunch of content that's currently working on the platform that you could pull from in different categories and get ideas on how you can be capitalizing on that for your brand too. Bradley Sutton: Moving to Amazon. I'm not sure if you have experience in this much at all or if you've looked into it, but last night I for the first time, kind of like, took a deep dive into the new inventory placement fees that are coming. I was just seeing here and there, like some I don't know, I don't want to say horror stories but people are getting really scared, like, oh my goodness, my shipping is going to be 2x, mine's going to be 3x. I'm like what, for reals? So I went and what I did was I looked in my own account and by the time this episode is airing it's going to be in full effect. So I'm sure we'll know more. But I was like, yeah, there was a shipment that I had sent to one location only. I didn't choose to just, amazon had me do it. I guess it was like a hundred units of some coffin shelves, right, and it was like 77 bucks or something, because it was like shipping from San Diego to LA and so you know like it's obviously 77 cents per unit. And then I was looking all right in under the new world if I shipped to one location in California, which is obviously my preference, because it took probably a day to get there right. And it was cheaper. It was like a 68 cents per unit charge. So I was like, wait a minute, it is like double. You know what it is Like. Have you looked into this at all and started like thinking about for your clients, like what you're going to have to suggest to them to do or if they're going to have to change the way that they send replenishment? Delaney: Yeah, I mean most of them right now don't send to a single location, but it is very category dependent and so that's what we've seen. So for some categories specifically, there's actually a savings attached to it, but others, like yours, of course, Bradley, you're seeing a steeper charge there. So I think it does 100% matter and that's something in which we keep PNLs on an item level and are updating those PNLs whenever a new FBA fee is introduced, whenever a new inventory placement fee is introduced, just so we can understand the impact of some of these newer fees. But majority across the board, we are seeing increases due to the inventory placement fee. So it's just something that now a lot of our brands that do ship to a single location they're really going to have to evaluate whether that is worth it for their business or not 2024, what is different than a couple years ago or even then, then last year? Bradley Sutton: like what are your? You and your clients having to do a lot differently. There's a lot that's the same. Hey, keyword research is keyword research. Sure, I you know there's some people who might are predicting changes that might happen when Amazon rolls out new AI stuff. My personal opinion is that might, may or may not happen, and even it does happen. I still think traditional, like you know, keyword research and stuff is still going to be important, because you still have to let Amazon know what the product is. But, aside from speculation and stuff, just what are you having to do differently nowadays, whether it's advertising, whether it's listing optimization, whether it's a plus content, whatever that you weren't doing last year, maybe a year ago or two years ago? Delaney: The biggest change, I think, has just been the continued focus on profitability. I think that into last year as well, profitability was at the forefront of the business, where maybe a couple years ago it was more so focused on top line growth. But now really, as brands diversify their channel strategy, their understanding that, you know, with some rising Amazon fees, their bottom line maybe doesn't look as good as it did a couple years ago. And that's where, on the vendor side of the business, we're really looking at LTV to cat ratios, because a lot of our brands might be more hesitant to discount. Bradley Sutton: I know what that means, but explain it to everybody else out there. Delaney: Yeah. So LTV lifetime value, cat customer acquisition costs. So you want the LTV versus cat ratio to be healthy. A lot of agencies will probably tell you a three to one ratio is more so on the healthy side, which basically just means that what you're paying to acquire for a new customer, they're generating at least three times that rate in their overall lifetime value. In other words, they're coming back to repeat purchase from your brand. And I think that as we run promotions and we participate in some of these tent pull events, we're getting more and more pushback from brands who don't want to engage in, let's say, a Prime Day or a Black Friday, cyber Monday or any other tent pull moment that exists for their brand. But we're able to pull reports in which we analyze okay, how many new customers are we generating during these periods? And then for that cohort of new customers, what is their lifetime value in the next six, nine, 12 months? And in many cases that metric is healthy. And if you look at Helium 10 Market Tracker 360, Search Query Performance, keyword tracker, you'll see that in keyword tracker, your non branded keywords are experiencing an increase in overall organic rank during that time. Because of that increase in organic rank Search Query Performance, your purchase share is growing on that particular subset of keywords. And then you pull back a larger time horizon and for many of our brands looking at Market Tracker 360, they're doubling overall market share, while brands that aren't participating are decreasing in market share, and for extended periods of time. So thanks, Bradley, for all the innovation on that side, because that has helped tremendously. But it's really understanding what are the dynamics in the market and when we're not participating in these events, how does our market share change? Bradley Sutton: Okay, let's definitely talk in a little bit about some Helium 10 tools like Market Tracker 360, but Before then you mentioned, like Search Query Performance, how what's your best use cases for Search Query Performance? And or, if you're using it, product opportunity explorer in Amazon, because I think it's so cool that Amazon has is releasing so much more data than back in the old days. Some people say, what at Helium 10, aren't you scared of like? No, it's great. Like every time Amazon releases something, it helps us make even our tools better and actually validate some of the things that we've always shown. So we love it when Amazon opens up new data points. So, how are you using like what's the? You know you could probably have a whole episode about Search Query Performance or OX, but maybe the top, like one or two things that that you think sellers can be getting value out of. Delaney: Yeah. So on the Search Query Performance side, it's really identifying. First and foremost we look at where is your click share greater than your impression share? This is going to be your probably subset of keywords in which there's a ton of opportunity. There just might be a visibility standpoint You're not showing up. Let's see what we can do in terms of optimizing our listings for these keywords. Looking again into Cerebro and doing a reverse look up there to see what are my opportunity keywords in which I can improve my ranking on page one four and then tying that into okay, once I do that, how is Search Query Performance cleaning insights into changes in my overall click share, impression share, add to cart share, purchase share and what does that look like over a prolonged period of time? So a lot of people might look at okay, I want to look at a larger subset of keywords to go after, but really you should narrow this down to probably your top five to 15 at the onset subset of keywords that you're tracking regularly in keyword tracker and also in Search Query Performance to see how that changes. So in Search Query Performance again, just understanding, is my purchase share growing on these terms as I prioritize them more and then putting that back into our ads. And where am I ranked in terms of my top of search impression share for these particular terms? Is my top of search impression share now growing as I want to invest more and two and more relevant for these terms? And then three, let's look back at Search Query Performance and see how my purchase share is growing. Delaney: And then, on the opportunity explorer side, I think that's a great tool. Just understanding, okay, how saturated is my niche? Looking at the top 90% of clicks, is there opportunity in this niche? If my brand is looking to launch a new item, that's where we see the most value in it is okay. How many products have been launched more recently within this niche? What does the opportunity look like for pricing? What does the opportunity look like for reviews? Where do we need to be at within that particular niche to be at the category average so that our conversion rate is benchmarked within the category average? And then I really love the review aspect of things, so being able to really update your content to see positive review sentiments, negative review sentiments, and how are we tackling some of these things that are going wrong within the category as it exists? So, as you said, brad, that we could talk about it for probably three episodes, but that's the basis. Bradley Sutton: Good stuff there. I'm just waiting in anticipation for it to be available, like in the API. Then that's going to allow Helium 10 to do a lot more, even fun things, and combining it even more with Helium 10 data points I love looking at. For example, what is your impressions compared to the search volume? Because theoretically, the impression should be a little bit higher than the search volume, because if you're showing up at the top of the page, maybe an organic and in sponsored, you would have that more. But then it's like all right, let me bring in the exact two graphs of sponsored and organic over the last week or month and like oh okay, this is why it's not where I need it to be. I need to improve. You know there's just like so much fun stuff that that could definitely happen. Now, another tool you mentioned Market Tracker 360, a lot of you know, or some of Helium 10 users out there, might not be familiar with that tool, because it's actually one of the first tools that I think Helium 10 has. That's kind of like really for large sellers or agencies. You know, like you guys like almost everything Helium 10 has. You know we've got billion dollar companies like Lego or something using it, and it's just as applicable to a brand new seller. But this is one of the probably the first tools where I was like wow, I'm not sure I need this. Personally, I'm not that huge of a seller anymore, like maybe only I think I might have only done like half a million or 750,000 last year. I'm like I'm not sure this is for me, but some people just like yourself, you really get a lot of use. So for most people they've never even seen what it does. Can you just briefly talk about how you guys use Market Tracker 360 and how it helps you guys? Delaney: Yeah, absolutely so. In Market Tracker 360, you can either choose a subset of products so oftentimes you're going to choose your competitors or you choose some top keywords within the space. Those are the two most heavily used use cases that we use here. So we'll choose a bunch of the non-branded keywords within the space and we'll put those into Market Tracker 360. And then what it will do is it will pull a bunch of competitors and also your product that are relevant for those specific keywords and literally build a market for you. So, using this market, you can see what is the percentage of overall sales that each competitor is generating, as well as what is this track back to a dollar value. And, yes, we have spot checked that multiple times and it is a pretty accurate there in terms of the sales that it's pulling. So what we do is we'll include that in our product launch phase. When we receive a new brand into the Vendo pipeline, we look at okay, how are they situated within the market right now compared to these top competitors? And of course, we know who the top competitors are. The brand has shared that with us, and then you can dive deeper into different filters that you can set so you can say, okay, I only want to filter this to a title that includes this keyword, like, let's say, the title includes protein powder or it is situated in this specific category or subcategory. That way you can really define that market even more so, and now you don't have as broader of a set of different competitors in that market. It is a lot more specific to your overall market. Or, if you only want to benchmark it towards like five competitors versus the entire market, you can do that too and exclude specific competitors from showing up there. So that's the basis of Market Tracker 360 and how we use it. But then it goes even further deeper into there's different keyword insights that you can see through Market Tracker 360. And where are those competitors now winning? How has the ranking of those competitors on the organic and the sponsored standpoint changed with time? So that's probably my favorite tool in Helium 10, Bradley. Bradley Sutton: Nice, nice. What about the regular side of Helium 10, which I know you have a lot of experience with? What's your favorite tool? And then my secondary and it's use case. And my secondary question would be if you had a wish list of your top thing that Helium 10 doesn't have currently, doesn't have to be Amazon, could be about Walmart, could be something about TikTok shop. What would be the number one thing? If you were like, hey, I can be the Helium 10 director of product for a day, what would you make our team get started on working for you? Delaney: Yes. So I'll start with your first question related to my favorite tool. It has to be Cerebro. Just going back to the roots, looking at the time tracker function that you guys have more recently added, it's probably been probably not even a year yet, right, Bradley? But that tool is extremely powerful because, again, if you have a brand that experiences a ton of seasonality, you can go back to those specific periods in time to see how you were ranked on specific terms, as well as how your competition is and also what are seasonal terms that you need to be taking advantage of. And I think that is often something that a lot of brands miss is hey, there might be 500 searches per month for this particular keyword now, but three months from now there's going to be 5,000. So what are you doing with that information? How are you getting ahead of it from a creative standpoint? How are you optimizing your listings to make sure that those specific keywords are being highlighted? And then, on the advertising side, your competitors probably aren't going to know to be winning on those specific keywords either. So you could get the upper hand by understanding I need to be ranked on page one at this exact moment of time, on the top half of page one, ideally in the top three to five slots. And once I can get there, then I know that when this search volume hits its peak I'll be the competitor that's getting a majority of the conversion share there. So that's got to be my by far my favorite aspect there. Delaney: And then apologies, Bradley, I'm on the second question, related to what I would like to see from an agency side. My vendor central experience probably speaks to including a few more vendor central aspects in there, just because from a purchase order standpoint that is a huge area that we would leverage. But honestly, I think from an FBA standpoint I would have to say forecasting, because I think that inventory management is a huge challenge for a lot of brands and forecasting allows us to better understand what our projections and what our inventory demand is going to look like throughout the year. And then my second one, if we're throwing things in here, would just be variations. So I know with inventory protector you can update maximum order values and things like that. If we could directly change variations in Helium 10 or really be able to decipher, maybe even submit cases for variations that are wrong some more technical things there, but all things that I feel like would be extremely powerful, because that's where a lot of time is spent trying to update things that maybe Amazon is using. It's not updating, even after multiple cases. Bradley Sutton: Cool, cool. Now, before we get into some of your final strategies of the day, if people want to reach out to Vendo Commerce guys, one of the easiest ways is just go to hubhelium10.com and type in Vendo, which is Spanish for I sell. So whoever made that company name is a genius and you can reach out to them there. But if people want to follow you or reach out to you, how can they find you on the interwebs out there? Delaney: Yes, you could find me at delaney@vendocommerce.com and, as Bradley said, also have a podcast that I know Bradley will be joining me on in a couple weeks Vendo Commerce Velocity as well as on LinkedIn. I'm on there, delaney@vendocommerce.com. Bradley Sutton: A couple, maybe quick hitting SST, what I call my 60-second strategies. By the way, that's also something that comes from my Filipino side, because I think that's how our mothers or grandparents would call us when they're trying to. You know, come over here. But anyways, for everybody else, that just stands for a 60-second tip. So what is a couple of 60-second tips or strategies that you can talk about that our sellers can influence? Delaney: Yeah. So, from a more data-centric standpoint, make sure you're leveraging both Helium 10, Search Query Performance and product opportunity. Explorer tons of insights and the way in which you're telling a cohesive story for your brand. If you combine those tools, they're not meant to be used in silo, they're meant to be used together, but also from a competitive aspect, using the video placement aspect and sending videos. Putting videos on your competitive ASINs is something that's really fundamental, but at the basis of it is just more organic visibility for your listings. So, again, you can add your own branded videos onto competitors listings within the video manager. A lot of brands don't do this, but they will show up if the full video stack is not filled by your competitors. So something to look out for. Delaney: Also, from a cross-sale standpoint, a lot of brands aren't currently leveraging things like targeted cross promotions in which you buy one product and you get 5% to 10% off another product, or the add an accessory widget. A lot of brands think that, yes, that's probably only a SaaS core function if you are investing in that program, but we've seen through filing of multiple cases, you can have that add an accessory widget pop up there and then, just in terms of prime, exclusive discounts. I know that sometimes, and more often, you're seeing that when you add SKUs and prime exclusive discounts they might be getting rejected. So for that I would suggest creating a new SKU, and what we've seen that is that if a SKU is being flagged specifically for FBM or for internal policies, then you can create a new SKU. Add that new SKU instead to your prime exclusive discount and it will still run because that history won't be tied to that new SKU. So those are a few things, but on a larger basis. For a 60-second hack let's say a very not even hack, but tip is to know your PNL, and Amazon has a lot of different tools. Helium 10 has a profits tool to help you understand that. But you do need to understand how much margin you have to work with and evaluate your PNL on a weekly and even a monthly basis. Bradley Sutton: All right. Well, this has definitely been a strategy field episode. Now, on the personal side, you got married last year, so congratulations. Where was your honeymoon? I was living vicariously through your Instagram honeymoon, but where was it Wasn't Maldives. It wasn't the Maldives honeymoon. Delaney: I know, but where'd you guys go? You're going to need to change the name of your honeymoon launch strategy, Bradley, but we went to Italy and then we ended up in Santorini. So a bunch of different spots in Italy and then Santorini in Greece was my favorite. Bradley Sutton: What's some of, overall, your favorite travel spots. Is that something you do, or was that you know? Do you travel with any kind of frequency, or are you more of a homebody? Delaney: Trying to travel more usually, stay stateside, go to Hawaii a decent amount. I can't really get tired of Hawaii, but in terms of some of my favorite places I've been, probably Spain is at the top of the list. So many great places in Europe. But I would say if you haven't been to Santorini, I don't think I'd ever be able to go back, but it is definitely worth a visit. Bradley Sutton: Speaking of Spain, you got to get Darren to send you in May, probably our next Helium 10 Elite workshop. You know we do a quarterly workshop is probably going to be in Madrid in May. So business, business trips/second honeymoon bring your hubby along and, you know, soak up the nightlife in Madrid and the museum. I like, I like how it's both. You know like I can hit those like really cool museums and architecture, and you know they've got good restaurants and nightlife over there. So tell Darren, I'll put in the good word for you. Let's, let's hang out in Madrid next year. Delaney: Yeah, we'll put in the good. I will definitely be bringing that one up to him. So thanks for that, Radley. And then we'll have to make a trip to the Philippines. Bradley Sutton: Yes, well, I'm actually going soon. The Amazon is doing their first event, or not? For the I missed their first event, actually in March, but or in February, I should say. But they're actually doing another event in a couple of months, so, offline, I'll give you some details that they haven't finalized a date on that. But yeah, there's second every event in Manila, and so there we go. You can go and visit some family too and support the community out there. Delaney: There we go. That sounds great. I definitely need to go back. Bradley Sutton: Awesome, all right, well, thank you so much for joining us and it was great to see my sister from another mister right here on this show, and I look forward to being on your show in a couple of weeks.

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rise, fall, and revival of Zulily. We revisit one the most prominent ecommerce brands to come out of Seattle, explain its decline, and consider a plan by Beyond Inc., led by investor and entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, to acquire its brand assets and relaunch the site. With GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper and co-founder Todd Bishop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to 'Furniture Industry News,' the premier podcast by FurniturePodcast.com, designed for professionals in the furniture world. Today's episode is a deep dive into the currents shaping the furniture industry. Join us as we explore everything from market optimism and consumer behavior to strategic corporate maneuvers and the latest in retail software innovations. Here's what we've got lined up:1. Housing Market Optimism:Overview of the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) and its implications for the furniture industry.Analysis of the sellers' market confidence and the impact on furniture sales with new homeowners furnishing their spaces.2. The Influence of Younger Consumers:Consumer Insights Now reports a significant demographic shift towards Gen Z and millennial buyers in the furniture market.The rise of showrooming and preferences for customized home interiors among younger demographics.3. Navigating ERC Fund Delays:The challenges furniture retailers face due to delays in receiving Employee Retention Credit funds.Advice for retailers considering alternative funding options during financial strains.4. Supply Chain Adaptations:Insights into how the furniture industry is managing supply chain disruptions, including strategic rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope.The expected impact on furniture supply and demand with ongoing global logistic challenges.5. Beyond Inc.'s Strategic Acquisition:Details on Beyond Inc.'s acquisition of Zulily and its potential to reshape the off-price market segment.The integration's expected impact on vendor inventory rotations and customer engagement.6. Closing of Pacific Coast Lighting:Lamps Plus' decision to focus more on e-commerce and retail operations, leading to the closure of Pacific Coast Lighting.Implications for the lighting industry and potential opportunities arising from this strategic shift.7. Storis Retail Software Update:Introduction of loyalty program features in Storis' retail software suite to enhance customer retention for furniture retailers.Discussion on how this update could change the way retailers engage with their customers and drive sales.8. Financial Roundup:A closer look at the financial performances of key industry players like Mattress Firm, Arhaus, Sleep Country Canada, Culp, and Big Lots.Analysis of strategic initiatives and their financial health in the context of current market dynamics.Conclusion:Recap of the crucial insights shared in today's episode and the importance of staying informed in a fast-evolving industry.Thank You for Listening:Your engagement and feedback fuel our community. Share your thoughts and join the conversation. Stay tuned for more insights that keep you ahead in the furniture industry.Visit us at FurniturePodcast.com for more episodes and in-depth analysis tailored for furniture industry professionals.

When you need new stuff, odds are you reach for your phone instead of your car keys. Buying things online is just a way of life for many of us. But the market is changing, and there have been local casualties.Seattle Times Business reporter Lauren Rosenblatt tells the story of Zulily… a local internet retail company that boomed, and busted. It points to the way ecommerce is changing. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we consider Microsoft's latest AI product, the $20/month Copilot Pro, compare it to the likes of ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro and Otter.ai — and realize in the process that one of us is already paying way too much for AI assistants on a monthly basis. Plus, a deep dive on Zulily bolsters a hypothesis about the motives of the private equity firm that acquired and later shut down the online retailer. And finally, we compare, contrast, and appreciate the very different approaches taken by Costco and Amazon for authenticating the identity of customers at store entrances and check-out. With GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd Bishop. Related Stories: Copilot Pro vs. ChatGPT Plus: Microsoft's new paid service offers alternative to OpenAI subscription Zulily's downfall: How the high-flying online retailer soared, sank, and shut down Zulily sues Amazon, alleging that price-fixing and supplier coercion sank its attempts to compete Scanning against scammers: Costco testing membership card readers at store entrances See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NYTimes sues OpenAI How OpenAI could recreate Times quotes OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly tops $1.6B As Assistant with Bard inches toward launch, here's its UI in action Podcast police TikToker 'Tunnel Girl' ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home Apps will now be reporting your earnings to tax authorities The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again Seattle's Zulily will 'wind down' its business and liquidate its assets Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws How Campbell Soup Turned New Jersey Into a Tomato-Growing State A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless. How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun FTC Continues To Wade Into Copyright Issues In AI Without Understanding Anything Amazon plans to make its own hydrogen to power vehicles Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter Dave Karpf from Wired's 30th birthday bash Don't forget to wish every horse in the northern hemisphere happy birthday The online Failure Museum A letter of recommendation for Medieval Times Gen Alpha Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/twig kolide.com/twig

NYTimes sues OpenAI How OpenAI could recreate Times quotes OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly tops $1.6B As Assistant with Bard inches toward launch, here's its UI in action Podcast police TikToker 'Tunnel Girl' ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home Apps will now be reporting your earnings to tax authorities The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again Seattle's Zulily will 'wind down' its business and liquidate its assets Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws How Campbell Soup Turned New Jersey Into a Tomato-Growing State A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless. How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun FTC Continues To Wade Into Copyright Issues In AI Without Understanding Anything Amazon plans to make its own hydrogen to power vehicles Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter Dave Karpf from Wired's 30th birthday bash Don't forget to wish every horse in the northern hemisphere happy birthday The online Failure Museum A letter of recommendation for Medieval Times Gen Alpha Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/twig kolide.com/twig

NYTimes sues OpenAI How OpenAI could recreate Times quotes OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly tops $1.6B As Assistant with Bard inches toward launch, here's its UI in action Podcast police TikToker 'Tunnel Girl' ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home Apps will now be reporting your earnings to tax authorities The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again Seattle's Zulily will 'wind down' its business and liquidate its assets Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws How Campbell Soup Turned New Jersey Into a Tomato-Growing State A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless. How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun FTC Continues To Wade Into Copyright Issues In AI Without Understanding Anything Amazon plans to make its own hydrogen to power vehicles Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter Dave Karpf from Wired's 30th birthday bash Don't forget to wish every horse in the northern hemisphere happy birthday The online Failure Museum A letter of recommendation for Medieval Times Gen Alpha Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/twig kolide.com/twig

NYTimes sues OpenAI How OpenAI could recreate Times quotes OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly tops $1.6B As Assistant with Bard inches toward launch, here's its UI in action Podcast police TikToker 'Tunnel Girl' ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home Apps will now be reporting your earnings to tax authorities The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again Seattle's Zulily will 'wind down' its business and liquidate its assets Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws How Campbell Soup Turned New Jersey Into a Tomato-Growing State A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless. How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun FTC Continues To Wade Into Copyright Issues In AI Without Understanding Anything Amazon plans to make its own hydrogen to power vehicles Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter Dave Karpf from Wired's 30th birthday bash Don't forget to wish every horse in the northern hemisphere happy birthday The online Failure Museum A letter of recommendation for Medieval Times Gen Alpha Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/twig kolide.com/twig

NYTimes sues OpenAI How OpenAI could recreate Times quotes OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly tops $1.6B As Assistant with Bard inches toward launch, here's its UI in action Podcast police TikToker 'Tunnel Girl' ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home Apps will now be reporting your earnings to tax authorities The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again Seattle's Zulily will 'wind down' its business and liquidate its assets Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws How Campbell Soup Turned New Jersey Into a Tomato-Growing State A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless. How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun FTC Continues To Wade Into Copyright Issues In AI Without Understanding Anything Amazon plans to make its own hydrogen to power vehicles Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter Dave Karpf from Wired's 30th birthday bash Don't forget to wish every horse in the northern hemisphere happy birthday The online Failure Museum A letter of recommendation for Medieval Times Gen Alpha Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/twig kolide.com/twig

NYTimes sues OpenAI How OpenAI could recreate Times quotes OpenAI's annualized revenue reportedly tops $1.6B As Assistant with Bard inches toward launch, here's its UI in action Podcast police TikToker 'Tunnel Girl' ordered to stop viral digging project under Virginia home Apps will now be reporting your earnings to tax authorities The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again Seattle's Zulily will 'wind down' its business and liquidate its assets Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws How Campbell Soup Turned New Jersey Into a Tomato-Growing State A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless. How Not to Be Stupid About AI, With Yann LeCun FTC Continues To Wade Into Copyright Issues In AI Without Understanding Anything Amazon plans to make its own hydrogen to power vehicles Value of X has fallen 71% since purchase by Musk and name change from Twitter Dave Karpf from Wired's 30th birthday bash Don't forget to wish every horse in the northern hemisphere happy birthday The online Failure Museum A letter of recommendation for Medieval Times Gen Alpha Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: babbel.com/twig kolide.com/twig

Noctua News | T06 E12 | Adobe rompe con Figma, Affirm, Google Play (AppStore) y YouTube (Noticiario) TECNOLOGÍA: Adobe ($ADBE), Figma, Google ($GOOGL), IBM ($IBM), Snowflake ($SNOW), Affirm ($AFRM), Microsoft ($MSFT), Amazon ($AMZN), Okta ($OKTA), Anthropic, Zulily, LinkedIn, Nvidia ($NVDA), Lightmatter, Intel ($INTL). MEDIA: YouTube ($GOOGL), Netflix ($NFLX) y datos #Nielsen, Amazon ($AMZN), Disney ($DIS), streaming. GAMING: Tencent (HKG:0700). MOVILIDAD: Tesla ($TSLA). CIBERSEGURIDAD: Hackeo #InsomniacGames, Comcast ($CMCSA). Noctua News es una iniciativa de Andromeda Capital EAF (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.andromedacapitaleaf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) que tiene como objetivo mantener informado a sus oyentes a través de una selección de las noticias más relevantes del mundo de la tecnología y las finanzas. Andromeda Capital EAF es un fondo de inversión que pueden contratar dentro de Renta4 Banco, no tiene compromiso de permanencia, y el importe mínimo es simbólico, de 10 euros.Pueden comentar estas y otras noticias a través del canal de Andromeda Capital EAF en Slack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.co/NIFlSC1qv0?amp=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Noctua News también está disponible en los siguientes canales: - Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2MsYqOVZszLcG5xL2X8Z7K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Apple Podcats: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/noctua/id1459028425⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Anchor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/noctua⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Google Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hMGUzNjBjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - iVoox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-noctua_sq_f1702277_1.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pueden contactar con Andromeda Capital EAF: - por email en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@andromedacapitaleaf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - en la página web ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.andromedacapitaleaf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - en redes sociales (Twitter (@andromedavalue), Instagram (@andromedavaluecapital), LinkedIn, Facebook) y en el canal de slack Presentadores: - Flavio Muñoz: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/flaviomunoz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FlavioMunozM - Juan de Dios Gómez Gómez-Villalva: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/juandegomezgv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @JuandeGomezGV Colaboradores: Silvia Lanzarote Vargas

Researchers have found a gnarly zero-click, zero-day iMessage hack that has been exploited. Apple can sell watches again! What was the best performing tech stock of 2023? Will 2024 be the climax of the streaming wars? And will 2024 be the year Apple finally gets serious about gaming on the Mac?Links:4-year campaign backdoored iPhones using possibly the most advanced exploit ever (ArsTechnica)Apple can temporarily sell smartwatches after US appeals court win (Reuters)The Late-Night Email to Tim Cook That Set the Apple Watch Saga in Motion (Bloomberg)Seattle's Zulily will ‘wind down' its business and liquidate its assets (Seattle Times)Affirm's stock quintupled this year, beating all tech peers, on buy now, pay later boom (CNBC)‘Shakeout has begun' after $5bn streaming loss for Netflix rivals (FT)Inside Apple's Massive Push To Transform The Mac Into A Gaming Paradise (Inverse)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Jack talks about The New York Times' lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI and online retailer Zulily's announcement to terminate all operations. Topics discussed: The New York Times' lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI Online retailer Zulily's announcement to terminate all operations Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/an-ai-lawsuit/ invstr.com/the-e-commerce-graveyard/ invstr.com/december-28-watchlist-5/

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Zulily's shutdown.

Today on our show:Macy's gets a buyout offerRecap from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on CNBCCommerceHub makes an acquisition and rebrands as RithumZulily files lawsuit against AmazonAnd 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

This week, Seattle-based online retailer Zulily announced it's going out of business. The news comes after the company's owners said last week that there would be massive layoffs. In a new lawsuit, Zulily says part of the reason for its downfall is Amazon.

Zulily sues Amazon over alleged antitrust practices, Seattle Children's psych nurses hold vigil over workplace safety, and recent flooding took a heavy toll on salmon. It's our daily roundup of today's top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

In today's "Retail Daily Minute," we dive into the top headlines reshaping the retail landscape. First, an investor group is making waves with a $5.8 billion bid to take Macy's private. Meanwhile, luxury retailer Farfetch, once valued at $23 billion, is on the brink of bankruptcy, highlighting the challenges of the marketplace model. And the rise and fall of Zulily, once seen as an Amazon challenger, underscores the evolving e-commerce landscape dominated by giants. Join us for a quick update on the latest retail disruptions and their implications for the industry.

What’s Trending: A bunch of UW students broke the law and did nothing but whine during a sit in, Zulily stripping back operations as a clearly flawed business model failed and daylight savings time could finally be on the way out. // New Hunter Biden indictment—he says it all about bringing down his dad. Would voters feel sympathy for Biden? // Fertility doctor gives up medical after using own sperm to impregnate patient.

Denny Blaine playground plan canceled, Zulily to lay off nearly 300 workers, and Seattle's iconic Elephant Car Wash sign could get landmark status. It's our daily roundup of today's top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Seattle cop to get over $600K after wrongful firing // Tacoma says it can’t enforce new ordinance aimed at protecting renter // Ex-Alaska pilot free on bond awaiting trial // Zulily shutting down offices and laying off 292 employees in Seattle // Sound Transit nears approval on flat $3 fare // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Woman who threw burrito bowl at Chipotle worker sentenced

Falkon CEO and Co-founder Mona Akmal is a product and engineering veteran who builds resourceful, kind, and output-driven teams that create and scale success-enabling products. With a passion for crafting elegant solutions to technically difficult problems, she has grown teams, businesses, and many products at Microsoft, Amperity, Code.org, and Zulily. The impact of Mona's work includes ramping from $0 to $11M in ARR and 15 household brands as happy customers at Amperity; from 10M to 100M students learning computer science on the Code. org platform; and from 1M to 1B docs in the cloud with OneDrive and Office. https://www.falkon.ai/

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What's Trending: Pierce County deputy who died on duty denied placement on Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, e-commerce site Zulily pulls out of Seattle headquarters, head of American Library Association regrets 'Marxist lesbian' tweetLongForm: Attorney Anne Bremner stops by to talk about a case involving an overturned ruling in a killing of a Milton woman.Quick Hit: Ohio GOP sees major voting turnout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT"S NEW AT TEN! Zulily puts Seattle headquarters on the rental market...is downtown // Chris Sullivan says WA drivers are actually getting better at one of the worst things we see on the road...DO you believe it? // Snohomish County absent from study concluding jurors tend to be white // PERSONAL DISCUSSION // SCENARIOSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of Communicate for Good, Erica and her guest, Lindsay Pedersen, discuss the difference between brand and brand strategy, and how utilizing brand strategy as an exercise tool can help you achieve clarity about your brand. A few questions posed: Who are you optimizing for?What is it you are really good at bringing that customer? What is our competitive set or your peers are not good at bringing that person?What is your uncommon denominator?  They also discuss the many benefits of creating a clear brand, such as: Nailing the need for your customer as opposed to focusing on multiple needs (not only is it expensive but it can erode trust from the customer)Creating loyalty to your business and in turn being in a better position to serve, innovate and improve based on that mutually good relationshipIt can help govern the decisions that you're making across the business; how you communicate it, how you innovate, how you price for it, and how you go to market Resources Referenced:Forging an Ironclad Brand: https://ironcladbrandstrategy.com/book About Lindsay:Lindsay Pedersen is a brand strategist and author of the best-selling book “Forging an Ironclad Brand.” Known for her methodical, framework-driven approach to brand building, Lindsay has advised companies from burgeoning startups to national corporations, both B2C and B2B, including Zulily, Starbucks, Zulily, IMDb and Duolingo. Her background as a P&L owner at Clorox fostered in Lindsay a deep appreciation for using the brand as the North Star for increasing the company's value. Lindsay arms leaders with an empowering understanding of brand, and an ironclad brand strategy, so they can grow their business with intention, clarity and focus.  Connect with Lindsay: Website: https://ironcladbrandstrategy.com/Email: lindsay@ironcladbrandstrategy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaypedersen Connect with Erica:Website: https://claxon-communication.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabarnhart/Email: info@claxon-communication.com  Book Time With Erica: https://bit.ly/ChatWithErica

Zulily marketing exec Denise Jaeschke discusses the evolution of the Zulily brand, growing its network of mom influencers, and how the brand's mission ties into her childhood in Ecuador.

Mona Akmal is CEO and Co-founder at Falkon AI, a product and engineering veteran, helping companies build resource-driven teams. From beginning as a software developer at Microsoft to being the CEO of the number one GTM intelligence tool, she has gained her expertise with time and patience. She has worked with Microsoft, Amperity, Code.org, and Zulily and raised 0 to 11 million with ARR in 15 household brands. Today, John and Mona Akmal will discuss "revenue intelligence" in this expert insight interview.

Today is Friday, August 26, and we're looking at Wish vs. Zulily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.