
2X eCommerce Podcast
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S7 Ep 12S07 EP12: The Rise of ‘Save Now, Buy Later’ in Wake of BNPL - Accrue Savings w/ Michael Hershfield
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Michael Hershfield, Founder & CEO of Accrue Savings, a one-of-a-kind merchant-embedded shopping experience that gives customers cash rewards when they save up for their purchases. As a consumer the whole idea of Buy Now Pay Later, is a tempting offer especially when it comes to high ticket price purchases. It’s basically debt-disguised in fancy and enticing words. As a merchant, the whole model may not be financially stable especially when it comes to fraud and scams. It’s a common issue in the BNPL sphere. Accrue Savings is providing an opposite model, the Save Now Pay Later model. With their strong devotion to their merchants’ best interests, they developed the model not only to support the merchant but also to empower their consumers to save and pay on their own terms. It’s a mind-blowing trend that merchants are now applying to their business and yielding great results. In this episode, Kunle and Michael talk about his hundred-day journey to build Accrue. You will get to hear about how Accrue is aligning their business to the merchant’s best interest. This is a great episode for business owners and marketers looking for a unique way to get more customers by using the Save Now Pay Later model. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Wayflyer As you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial goals. Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business? There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital. With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.. There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly. It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 11S07 EP11 (Pt.2): Xero Shoes: How Steven Sashen is Leading the Barefoot Movement with a Digital-Native Minimalist Footwear Brand
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Steven Sashen, Founder of Xero Shoes, a lightweight minimalist footwear company dedicated to giving people the freedom of barefoot movement with just enough protection and an authentic style. Have you spent hundreds of dollars on a pair of running shoes? Of course, you did! You bought a pair that has the latest and improved design. It has the best ankle support, heel counter, and arch support for your running needs but did you know that those aren’t needed? It’s a shocker. Study shows that running barefoot reduces the risk of injuries that one might gain while using running shoes. Your feet, without the bells and whistles, can do a better job at running. As featured in Shark Tank, Xero Shoes is a barefoot wear that’s biochemically identical to being barefoot but with a layer of protection. It’s a high-tech version of mankind’s favorite footwear. In this episode, Kunle and Steven return to talk about how tracking is great eCommerce-wise. You will get to hear about how they optimize customer experience to have habitual and repeat customers. This is a great episode for founders and business owners looking for a unique roadmap to navigate their eCommerce journey.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:WayflyerAs you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial goals. Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business? There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital. With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.. There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly. It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 11S07 EP11 (Pt.1): Xero Shoes: How Steven Sashen is Leading the Barefoot Movement with a Digital-Native Minimalist Footwear Brand
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Steven Sashen, Founder of Xero Shoes, a lightweight minimalist footwear company dedicated to giving people the freedom of barefoot movement with just enough protection and an authentic style. Have you spent hundreds of dollars on a pair of running shoes? Of course, you did! You bought a pair that has the latest and improved design. It has the best ankle support, heel counter, and arch support for your running needs but did you know that those aren’t needed? It’s a shocker. Study shows that running barefoot reduces the risk of injuries that one might gain while using running shoes. Your feet, without the bells and whistles, can do a better job at running. As featured in Shark Tank, Xero Shoes is a barefoot wear that’s biochemically identical to being barefoot but with a layer of protection. It’s a high-tech version of mankind’s favorite footwear. In this episode, Kunle and Steven talk about how Steven’s return to sprinting led him to founding Xero Shoes. You will get to hear about a shipping hack that saves your dollars. This is a great episode for founders and business owners looking for a unique roadmap to navigate their eCommerce journey.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Wayflyer As you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial goals. Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business? There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital. With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.. There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly. It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 10S07 EP10: The Foundational Growth Strategies and Playbooks of 16 DTC brands w/ Mike Stevens
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mike Stevens, the Bestselling Author of the book, The Direct-To-Consumer Playbook, and a Mentor at Stevens.Earth, a brand focused on giving young businesses the right foundations to help them become old businesses. Growing a business isn’t easy. It takes many mistakes and setbacks to reach the success you’ve always wanted. You go through different twists and turns before finding the right solution to your problem. It’s a long road but it’s worth it to take. A path you’ll likely take is to venture into the gates of eCommerce. By unlocking the gates of eCommerce, it opens up an opportunity to grow your business online and therefore gaining traction in the digital world. To help you navigate through the maze of eCommerce, the book, The Direct-To-Consumer Playbook, will be your map and walkthrough in your journey. The Direct-To-Consumer Playbook is a collection of sixteen brand case studies each with a unique purpose, mission, and strategy in navigating the D2C world. Not every business is the same but one thing is common, every brand must be customer-obsessed to keep high customer retention. In this episode, Kunle and Mike talk about several case studies from his book, The Direct-To-Consumer Playbook. You will get to hear about how interacting with your customers is a goldmine in knowing what they find important and their needs. This is a great episode for business owners and founders looking to grow their business by taking the D2C route. -----------SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by: Wayflyer As you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial goals. Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business? There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital. With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.. There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly. It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 9S07 EP09: Extended Warranties to Bolster Margin Growth and Conversions w/ Rohan Shah
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Rohan Shah, Co-Founder of Extend, an API-first company that streamlines the development of extended warranties and product protection in the D2C eCommerce world. As a consumer, it’s almost a godsend to have an extended warranty on our loved purchases, especially electronics and furniture when parts suddenly break. They have confidence in the merchant so it makes sense to purchase the warranty. Also, it’s a bargain price compared to the prices of repairs these days. As an eCommerce merchant or retailer, should you consider adding extended warranties to your products? Maybe you should. Don’t waste your customers' trust and give them what they are looking for, which are extended warranties and protection plans on your products. Extend is your willing partner in the journey. Extend is an API-first company that democratizes extended warranty to any and every merchant, thereby, potentially increasing your average order value and conversions. They are your willing third party who stands behind your product that covers it from accidents and breaks. In this episode, Kunle and Rohan talk about how warranties and protection plans are driving pure margin revenue to their bottom line. You will get to hear about when a brand should consider extended warranties. This is a great episode for merchants looking to grow their AOV with the use of extended warranties and product protection. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:WayflyerAs you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial goals.Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business? There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital. With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.. There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly. It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 8SE07 EP08: eCommerce Platforming - fireside chat w/ Tim Bucciarelli (BONUS EPISODE)
bonusOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Tim Bucciarelli, Senior Manager of Digital Operations at IronPlane, a full-service eCommerce agency specializing in platform design, development, and digital marketing agency in general. What does an eCommerce business need? They need a flawless flow of operations and timely software integrations, meaning that everything must be in tip-top shape. One of the common problems you encounter is with the plugin you bought. It didn't work on your platform. It’s too time-consuming to scour forums and articles to find a hack for your problem. Maybe it’s time to re-platform and let IronPlane help you with that. IronPlane, is a globally-minded expert that helps businesses improve and upgrade your eCommerce store and uses the right and current technology to reach your business goals. In this episode, Kunle and Tim talk about the breakdown of the infrastructure with Adobe Cloud, Magento, and Adobe Commerce. You will get to hear about how certain SaaS platforms may not be the best solutions when it comes to agility and flexibility. This is a great episode for brand owners and business owners thinking about re-platforming.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:WayflyerGrowth capital for eCommerce businesses is like the rocket fuel needed to thrust a rocket into spaceYou need capital to grow, but access to growth capital often requires giving up equity or paying high interest ratesWell...there is a new way to access growth capital. It is Wayflyer.Wayflyer has shaken up the way DTC eCommerce operators access working capital.Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “pay as your grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back.There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited into your account instantly.It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.comKlaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 8S07 EP08: How DTC brand, Dermadry is Solving Excessive Sweating at Scale as a Segment Leader w/ Mathieu Mireault
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mathieu Mireault, Co-founder of Dermadry, a world-leading manufacturer of iontophoresis machines for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. There are products that need more than an Ad on Facebook, Google on Instagram to hit that buy button. Some brands need more exposure or old-fashioned word of mouth to garner the customer’s attention. Dermadry is a world-leading manufacturer of iontophoresis machines. Their whole product revolves around those suffering from hyperhidrosis, a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating. With such an unusual product, going to market is an expected challenge but by going further beyond the borders of the usual digital means, they have found a way around one-sided ads. Their secret? Affiliate marketing. In this episode, Kunle and Mathieu talk about the genesis of Dermadry. You will get to hear about the best strategy for effective affiliate marketing. This is a great episode for business owners and marketers looking to up their game to further their company and product’s digital presence. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: WayflyerAs you continue to grow your eCommerce business, access to growth capital will increasingly play a significant role in achieving and surpassing your financial goals.Why should you give up equity or pay high interest rates to grow your business?There is a new way to access growth capital that transforms eCommerce businesses.Wayflyer has shaken the way eCommerce operators access working capital.With a dedication to only DTC eCommerce businesses, Wayflyer will fund you on a fairer “fund as you grow” model, meaning if your sales slow down, so does the amount you transfer back..There is just a simple fee and the funds you need to grow are deposited to your account instantly.It’s worth checking out – Wayflyer.com Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 7S07 EP07: Using AI to Turbocharge Your Product Recommendations w/ Oliver Edholm
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Oliver Edholm, Co-Founder & CEO of Depict, a Stockholm-based start-up that provides AI-based product recommendations that integrate with any eCommerce store. A ton of products in your eCommerce store will either keep your growth at a stagnant state or even slow down sales. With hundreds in your catalog, it can hinder a customer’s purchase experience. We can’t have that now, can we? Maybe you didn’t know but there is a way to leverage your current SKUs and create flawless product recommendations. What you need is to turbocharge your product recommendation engine with Depict. With Depict as your fuel and artificial intelligence as your driver, you can leverage your catalog and create stellar product recommendations based on your user data. In this episode, Kunle and Oliver talk about how artificial intelligence solves eCommerce product recommendation challenges. You will get to hear about what current product recommendation engines are missing. This is a great episode for business and brand owners looking to create loyal customers and increase average order value.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 6S07 EP06: Simplifying the Fundamentals of eCommerce Growth w/ Jason Caruso
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jason Caruso, the Co-owner and host of eCommerce Uncensored, a podcast dedicated to bringing tips, tricks, and techniques to eCommerce entrepreneurs looking to grow their sales, traffic, and email list. With the help of a fast-paced digital world, podcasts have truly become the fountain of knowledge for many. It’s not a surprise due to the diversity and the creative freedom it provides for both creators and consumers. eCommerce Uncensored is just one of the many shows revolving around the podcast sphere. With their experience-filled guests, they dig deep and share a wellspring of growth knowledge to eCommerce listeners around the world. Their No BS strategies and techniques assure the 10x growth you are looking for in your business. In this episode, Kunle and Jason talk about eCommerce marketing in the seven-figure range. You will get to hear about the significant changes happening in the eCommerce world during and after COVID. This is a great episode for brands looking to multiply their revenue by 10x.----------- SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 5S07 EP05: Gaining Competitive Audience-Building Advantage with TikTok w/ Austin Armstrong
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Austin Armstrong, CEO of SocialtyPro, a digital marketing agency that specializes in TikTok marketing and search engine optimization. The digital age is fast approaching. Social media has placed itself as a hub for marketers seeking to build brand awareness. With the popularity of Instagram and Facebook for eCommerce brands, marketers are rising up to the challenge and using TikTok as a creative space to market their products. TikTok has grown to be one of the fastest social media platforms surpassing Google. It only makes sense to leverage a powerful platform. The headaches of learning the ins and outs of a new platform won’t be a problem. SocialtyPro has got you covered. With an in-depth knowledge of SEO and specialization in TikTok marketing, SocialtyPro provides you with a flawless strategy to guarantee the growth of your brand on TikTok. In this episode, Kunle and Auston talk about the age of vertical short-form videos. You will get to hear about how brands leverage TikTok for lead generation and enriching a brand’s email list. This is a great episode for business owners and brands having second thoughts about entering the addicting world of TikTok to further expand their brand awareness.----------- SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 4S07 EP04: Strategy Sprints for eCommerce Leaders w/ Simon Severino
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Simon Severino, Founder of Strategy Sprints, a brand that focuses on providing over 200 different blueprints to increase effectiveness, grow revenue, and secure business resilience to effectively scale your brand. Who said scaling was an afternoon walk in the park? CEOs, founders, and employees go through hardships to see a company grow, but once they feel that growth, things start to get a little tricky. For the CEO, it’s like a maze to get things on the right track. You built your company from the ground up. You’re seeing growth and now it’s time to scale. Old tricks won’t work this time. It’s time to climb the ladder and start building another floor. For that, you’ll need the assistance of Strategy Sprints to continue cementing that future. Strategy Sprints is duly focused on helping its clients to see through their journey to growth. Their secret sauce consists of different set habits, one-on-one coaching, and over 200 different blueprints to suit your industry and goals. In this episode, Kunle and Simon talk about the twelve-step sprint process. You will get to hear about how you would smartly grow a business without you being constantly present to oversee everything. This is a great episode for business owners looking to work on their business and not in the business.----------- SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

BONUS EPISODE: The Search For the Fastest Growing Commerce Brands in the U.S. and UK w/ Mark Hook
bonusOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mark Hook, Vice President & Global Brand PR of Communications at Brightpearl, a Retail Operating System that’s geared towards retailers and wholesalers looking to reach hyper scalability. Nothing is more exciting than seeing your brand receive twice the amount of orders. All those late nights have finally paid off. But as your brand continues to grow, so does the amount of workload. Things get more and more complex as you get more customers. Your old operation model can’t keep up with the massive orders you're getting. If you’re looking to solve these complexities, Brightpearl is your partner in hyperscaling your business. With Brightpearl, you can focus more on working on the business rather than in the business. Brightpearl automates everything after the customer clicks the buy button. With the worries and heavy workload off your shoulders, you can fully focus on growing fearlessly. In this episode, Kunle and Mark talk about the event horizon. You will get to hear about how Brightpearl skillfully builds a brand’s fame. This is a great episode for business owners looking to automate their operations model to focus on their brand’s growth.----------- SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands, and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 3S07 EP03: Building a Headless and Transparent Checkout Experience with Open Banking w/ Simone Martinelli
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Simone Martinelli, the Founder and CEO of Volume, a UK-centric company that provides elegant and smooth open banking services to merchants and creates the best experience for users and businesses. It’s time to check out what’s inside our online carts. The excitement dies down a little when we realize that we need to open up another app to transfer money and finally pay the needed amount. It’s tedious to go through many channels just to finalize our purchase. The hassle is over because Volume gives you a one-click solution with the use of open banking. Not only is this beneficial to the customers but businesses can gain much from using Volume. With hidden fees riddled inside some payment processor platforms, Volume can help you avoid spending too much and start saving more. It’s a great solution, especially for SMEs looking to maximize their budget and spend on areas where they need to further scale their business. In this episode, Kunle and Simone talk about supporting SME checkouts through open banking. You will get to hear about open banking and the different possibilities it has to offer in the eCommerce world. This is a great episode for merchants looking to provide an effortless payment transaction for their customers.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 2S07 EP02: Focus on Being Obsessively Helpful to Customers w/ Csaba Zajdó
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Csaba Zajdó, Co-Founder of OptiMonk, a powerful conversion optimization tool that converts your traffic into sales. Bombarding your customers with all your content marketing tools is a big thumbs down. Most would find it annoying but how would you help those who are unsure about what they are looking for? Is there a way to figure out what they might need on your website? If you’re scratching your head don’t worry there is a solution. OptiMonk is here to help you and save your marketing dollars. OptiMonk focuses on pop-ups, sticky bars, and side messages to help your customers navigate through your products pages and find what they are looking for with ease. Using different models, you can pinpoint what your customers need and filter out what doesn’t appeal to their current situation. In this episode, Kunle and Csaba talk about the five awareness stages. You will get to hear about the concept of Customer Value Optimization and how you can add value to every step of your customer’s journey. This is a great episode for brands looking to upscale their conversion to better the customer experience. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund, or create an order right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x eCommerce Podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps eCommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S7 Ep 1S07 EP01: Optimizing of the Post-Purchase Experience you Deliver to Your Customers w/ Andrew Chan
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Andrew Chan, Co-Founder of AfterShip, a Hong Kong-based company offering detailed shipment tracking through a SaaS model that enhances customer experience post-purchase. “Where is my order?” It’s such an infuriating question, isn’t it? Don’t worry, you’re not the only brand receiving that question from your customers. If only your customers could see their order status in detail and receive updates about their purchase to avoid answering repetitive questions and upsetting their post-purchase experience. The wait is over because AfterShip exists to ease your woes and satisfy your customers’ post-purchase experience. With a detailed tracking app via SaaS model, you can effectively and proactively communicate with your customers before they even begin to think of asking the question, “Where is my order?” Gone are their doubts about their post-purchase experience. They can now freely go back to your website and purchase more. It’s a win-win situation for both you and your customer. Who doesn’t want that? In this episode, Kunle and Andrew talk about the five core principles you need in your post-purchase experience to satisfy your customers. You will get to hear about WISMO and how to automate and deploy for more important and future questions from your customers. This is a great episode for business owners and D2C brands looking to give their customers an innovative experience after sales. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by: Brightpearl The 2X eCommerce Podcast Show is brought to you by Brightpearl, the number one Retail Operating System for e-commerce, multichannel retail brands and wholesalers who want to Grow Fearlessly. Lightning 50: Does your fast-growing online retail business stand out from the pack? Have you taken huge growth leaps in the last year? If so - step up and be in the running for Brightpearl’s Lightning 50. The definitive list of the fastest growing online businesses in the UK and US. Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. Gorgias This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps ecommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 66S06 EP66: How Best-In-Class Peformance Marketing Teams are Structured and Operate w/ Reza Khadjavi 🔂
In today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Reza Khadjavi, CEO of Motion, a platform that supercharges your creative testing and reporting workflow from Ads Manager so you can focus on scaling creatives that convert.Gone are the days when you could scale ad campaigns using just 3-4 images as creatives. The competition for attention and eyeballs has gotten so intense that stopping the scroll is easier said than done. And this was before the privacy-driven changes to the ecosystem. Knowing what works and why has become an even tougher nut to crack.Through all these challenges it has become increasingly clear that creatives can make or break your ad campaigns. This previously overlooked component is now truly in focus. Building great creatives is more of a team effort than an individual one. You need to have clearly defined roles, workflows, and tools to leverage the data available.In this episode, Kunle and Reza talk about how top-performing creative teams are structured. You will get to hear about what kind of tools are needed, what roles are in play, and what are some of the best practices to adopt immediately. This is a great episode for performance marketers and marketing leaders.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps ecommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 65S06 EP65: 🇺🇦 Ukraine: How the eCommerce Industry Can Help w/ Paul Okhrem
In today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Paul Okhrem, Founder of ELogic Commerce, a Ukraine-based company that services omnichannel brands to deliver eCommerce solutions to serve different markets. A sudden change in a nation can disrupt any industry and eCommerce is no exception. As the east of Ukraine plunges into chaos, a western Ukraine-based business that focuses on growing their client’s eCommerce brand to make more revenue decided to defy their country’s situation. ELogic Commerce opened its doors to provide job vacancies to those who lost their livelihood due to the effects of war. They also offered relocation packages to those who decided to flee from the war-torn area and live in safety. In this episode, Kunle and Paul talk about the status of the war in Ukraine. You will get to hear about how his company continues its operations despite the chaos happening outside their doorstep. This is a great episode for eCommerce entrepreneurs looking for ways to keep the industry going despite challenges. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 64S06 EP64: Building a Future-Proof Attribution Framework w/ Matt Bahr
In today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Matt Bahr, Co-Founder EnquireLabs, a technology company that focuses on customer insight to improve operations, products, and marketing to better serve customers. For D2C brands, fulfilling an order should not be the end of customer transactions. In order to get returning and new customers, a brand must also focus on post-purchase. One way to do that is to ensure that your customers receive a post-purchase survey. Knowing your customers is going to help you optimize a lot in your business, so don’t go for jumbled random questions. EnquireLabs can help you figure out the right questions by going through their Four Foolproof Categories to suit your brand needs. In this episode, Kunle and Matt talk about the four categories you need to know about your customer. You will get to hear about how EnquireLabs integrates data to other platforms. This is a great episode for business owners and marketers who wish to know more about their customers. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps ecommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 63S06 EP63: The Subscription Commerce Advantage w/ Evan Padgett
In today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Evan Padgett, Co-Founder & COO of Stealth Venture Labs, an incubator for growing eCommerce businesses and a company that works in the acquisition and growing eCommerce brands.Every small brand goes through the hoop of the needle to ensure their growth is steady but there will come a time when that brand exceeds what you can handle with a handful of people. A growing business means a growing team, and a part of your team is a marketer.Choosing the right marketer is going to send your brand flying in the right direction. Because they are the voice of your customers, you can improve your brand’s advertising knowing that it’s exactly what they wanted and more. Stealth Venture Labs can help you with that. With a diverse and highly effective team, your brand will fly high. In this episode, Kunle and Evan talk about how VCs can complicate things for your business. You will get to hear about how to swap your recurring revenue model for a service model strategy. This is a great episode for business owners who want to expand their brand and need an execution team to do it.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo. Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments. Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform. This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk. Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. Recharge This episode is brought to you by Recharge, the leading subscriptions payment solution for Shopify merchants. Recharge helps ecommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge powers the growth of over 15,000 subscription merchants and their communities—turning one-time transactions into long-term customer relationships. Turn transactions into relationships and experience seamless subscription commerce with Recharge. Find out more on rechargepayments.com/2x. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 62S06 EP62: Conversion Research: The Goldmine for Increasing eCommerce Revenue w/ Rich Page
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Rich Page, CEO & Founder of Rich Page: Website Organizer, a company that helps websites increase conversion rates and sales.Websites have many benefits including providing your customers with the best user experience (UX). With satisfied customers, you get guaranteed converts. A pretty website isn’t enough to drive in traffic. What you need is a website with a friendly user experience and CRO to bring in loads of traffic, and with loads of traffic, you get loads of revenue. In this episode, Kunle and Rich talk about how important shopping carts are in getting data about product performances. You will get to hear about how a 20 question survey isn’t the best idea for website feedback. This is a great episode for business owners looking to increase revenue and traffic on their websites. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 61S06 EP61: Digging Into Lifetime Value and Customer Acquisition Cost w/ Paul Orlando
In today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Paul Orlando, Founder of Startups Unplugged, a startup accelerator and incubator that helps companies generate more revenue and enables different communities to attract new businesses.As a data-driven person, Paul Orlando strategizes according to data and numbers, and with that, he comes up with different approaches on how to get ideal closing customers. Paul learned the hard way that data is very important to measure growth in the business but that was not all.In this episode, Kunle and Paul talk about Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC). You will get to hear about the importance of knowing your business by looking into your lifetime value and customer acquisition cost. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs and founders who want to improve their growth metrics such as conversions, average order value, repeat customers, audience size, etc.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 60S06 EP60: Helping Amazon Sellers Strategize and Maximize their Exit w/ Josh Dittrich
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Josh Dittrich, Founder and VP of Branded Seller, a company that helps brands maximize their exit through selling without brokers, going the DIY route, and helping brands point the needle to where their product’s market is. Entrepreneurs want to make the most of their hard work. While exiting from a D2C business can be particularly difficult for a seller especially with big brand competitors like Amazon, Branded Seller goes above and beyond to make an introduction to exit, and work with the brand to get the largest exit possible. It’s all about strategy. In this episode, Kunle and Josh talk about maximizing the value of a seller’s eCommerce brand. You will get to hear about how finding the right broker can lead you to the right buyer or seller. This is a great episode for owners looking to exit their eCommerce business. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 59S06 EP59: Octillion is Helping Commerce Founders Preserve and Build on their Brands’ Legacy at Exit w/ Ayo Disu
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Ayo Disu, Kunle’s Co-Founder at Octillion Capital Partners, an acquisition company looking for diamond in the rough eCommerce, direct-to-consumer, and marketplace businesses.After building a successful business, founders sometimes find themselves wanting to sell. This could be because they want to do something more meaningful for them, or because they are retiring and the next generation doesn’t want to take over, or simply because they have reached a plateau. Companies are looking to acquire businesses like these that are already profitable and have the right industry tailwind. The goal of OCP is to take companies that are doing well now to the next level using a customer-centric, omni-channel and socially conscious approach while preserving and building upon the legacy of the prior owners. We want to do well and do good. In this episode, Kunle and Ayo talk about what Octillion Capital Partners’ mission and plans are. You will get to hear about the things buyers look for in companies they want to acquire and how you can prepare your business for a possible acquisition. -----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 58S06 EP58: How OpenStore is Providing Instant Exit Liquidity to Shopify Brands w/ Michael Rubenstein
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Michael Rubenstein, Co-Founder and President of OpenStore. Michael has spent the past two decades building iconic companies in the digital marketing and digital advertising space. His new business, OpenStore, is unique in that it provides direct-to-consumer eCommerce merchants with instant liquidity.The past decade has led to explosive success for a lot of Shopify businesses. Although some entrepreneurs want to operate and own their business for a long time, some also want to sell their business and go on to their next adventure. Before OpenStore, there hadn't been a lot of good options for business owners to do this. Now, OpenStore can give you a price for your business within a day, and provide you full liquidity within a short turnaround time. In this episode, Kunle and Michael talk about how Shopify merchants can cash in on their business and fund their next venture in a matter of weeks. You will learn about how easy it is to get pricing for your business, and what OpenStore wants to see when looking for businesses to acquire. Even if you are not looking to sell yet, this episode will help you focus on things that you can work on in your business to get the best price when the time is right for you.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 57S06 EP57: The Outlook for eCommerce in 2022 w/ Mike Shapaker
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mike Shapaker, CMO at ChannelAdvisor, an SaaS company offering businesses a centralised platform to streamline operations, expand to new channels and grow sales.With the full-blown expansion of eCommerce and democratisation of Martech, businesses are in a race to be everywhere their customers are. And the ever-shifting privacy landscape has made it all the more important for businesses to be ahead of the curve. Since we’re at the start of 2022, there’s no better time than now to take stock of the eCommerce landscape and plan for the year.In this episode, Kunle and Mike talk about the major trends to look out for in 2022. You will get to hear about why we aren’t quite done with supply chain issues, why more and more retailers are becoming marketplaces and why you should know about Shoppable Media. This is a great episode for business owners and marketers.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 56S06 EP56: Revenue-Based Financing: The BIG Shift to Raising Capital w/ Asher Ismail
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Asher Ismail, Co-Founder of Co-founder of Uncapped, Europe’s biggest revenue-based financing firm. Special offer for 2xers: Email [email protected] with the subject line “Secret 50k” for a chance to get $50k funding with zero fees.Gone are the days when eCommerce businesses were unable to raise capital. Traditional options like banks and VCs were never really preferred options, but now the market is flooded with finance companies and investors looking to fund eCommerce. This, as you’d expect, has brought with it a different set of challenges for business owners. Choosing the right type, amount and terms of funding is the latest puzzle to solve. This is where companies like Uncapped have come in to offer transparent and flexible options for funding.In this episode, Kunle and Asher talk about how businesses can use revenue-based financing to grow their businesses faster. You will get to hear about what makes Uncapped’s offering unique, how businesses can grow with remote teams and what are the key data points for securing funding. This is a great episode for business owners and entrepreneurs.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 55S06 EP55: Systematising User Generated Content UGC that activates Authentic Communities w/ Adam Dornbusch
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Adam Dornbusch, Founder and CEO of Entribe, an all-in-one CRM platform that simplifies creator management and the process of acquiring high-quality, brand-approved UGC at scale.It is common knowledge that good quality user generated content outperforms all other types of content by some distance. Yet most brands struggle to create a steady flow of UGC that can be leveraged. The common “fix” is to give away big rewards hoping that luck out with good UGC, or simply pay an influencer. But neither of these methods offer consistent results. But then what can brands do?Spoiler Alert: generating brand-appropriate UGC on a consistent basis requires a LOT of work. You need to start with building a real community of your fans and having the right tech to help you stay on top of things.In this episode, Kunle and Adam talk about the ingredients you need to start generating UGC. You will get to hear about what builds a sense of community, how to source brand-appropriate content, importance of rewards, and much much more. This is a great episode for marketers and social media geeks.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 54S06 EP54: SWIMINISTA - How Andréa is Building an Eco-Conscious Brand from Ground-Up
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Andréa Bernholtz, Co-Founder of the eco-conscious Swiminista brand, a collection of ultra-comfortable swimwear featuring a soft, luxurious nylon fabric made from post-consumer plastics.As the effects of climate change become more and more prevalent, awareness around sustainable and eco friendly products is on the rise. So much so that for many businesses these buzzwords have become a marketing strategy. But what does it really mean to build an eco-conscious or eco-friendly business? It is more than just planting a tree for every order you get, it is a lifestyle. In this episode, Kunle and Andréa talk about building and growing an eco-conscious brand. You will get to hear about what the supply chain for such a business looks like, how to package and market such products, balancing sustainability with profit. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 53S06 EP53: Accurate eCommerce Analytics in a First Party Data Era w/ Edward Upton
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Edward Upton, Founder of Little Data, a platform that helps eCommerce merchants automatically connect Google Analytics with platforms such as Shopify and apps like ReCharge and Facebook Ads.Making data-based decisions is a goal for many-a-business. But getting a unified picture of data from multiple platforms is a major challenge to say the least. Add to that the many privacy related changes in the industry, and you’re looking at an almost impossible jigsaw puzzle. Data is getting more fragmented and harder to tie into creating a bigger picture. This is the problem that companies like Littledata are helping solve by providing a connector that enables companies to get better raw data which leads to better decisions.In this episode, Kunle and Edward talk about the importance of and challenges around eCommerce Analytics. You will get to hear about what types of events you should be tracking, the biggest hurdles to data tracking, impact of iOS 14 and much much more. This is a great episode for business operators and marketers.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 52S06 EP52: How Getting a Grasp of Critical Metrics Accelerated Kindred Bravely's Growth w/ Garrett Akerson
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Garret Akerson, Co-Founder of Kindred Bravely, a maternity and breastfeeding apparel brand founded in 2016 along with his wife Deeanne. Kindred Bravely is a case study in female entrepreneurship and innovation which is a testament of achieving a three-year revenue growth of 8,544%.Running a profitable business is a challenge at the best of times. But if you don’t have a handle on your numbers, this challenge can become insurmountable. It’s fair to say that almost every business owner already recognises the power of data, and many spend a lot of money on analytics tools as well. But simply having your numbers on hand is very different from truly understanding them. Herein lies the difference between the truly profitable businesses and the rest of the pack.In this episode, Kunle and Garret talk about scaling a business with typically low-LTV products to over $30 million in revenue. You will get to hear about what it takes to deleverage from Amazon, knowing which metrics to track, why using spreadsheets still works and tips on running a business with your partner. This is a great episode for business owners and operators.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 51S06 EP51: Optimising CLV with Cohort Analysis w/ Eden Amirav
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Eden Amirav, Founder & CEO of BeProfit, a Profit Optimization and Analytics platform helping eCommerce businesses grow by leveraging the power of their own data. BeProfit is top-rated on Shopify app store and is also available on Wix stores.We often hear merchants complain of rising costs and reducing margins. But most of those aren’t able to really quantify their claims about costs, margin and profits. The eCommerce landscape is soo dynamic that keeping tabs of costs and margins has become a real challenge. Making key buying and selling decisions without truly knowing your numbers can backfire in a hurry! On the other hand, knowing your numbers well not only helps you make sound decisions, but also helps you uncover opportunities you may not have known about.In this episode, Kunle and Eden talk about profit calculation for fast growing eCommerce merchants. You will get to hear about why many businesses struggle to calculate their true profit, what is Cohort Analysis and what is the ideal look back window. This is a great episode for business owners and operators.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 50S06 EP50: How Collaborative Commerce Could Potentially Disrupt Traditional Wholesaling w/ David Perry
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by David Perry, Co-Founder & CEO of Carro, a new age eCommerce platform that combines Cross‑Store Sales and Influencer Marketing. The platform already has over 33,000 stores and 7 Million influencers!Every merchant’s dream is to become a one-stop shop for their niche. To be able to sell products that aren’t necessarily in their vertical, yet go perfectly well with what they sell. For almost all merchants, such an operation would be out of reach. The sheer volume of investment and overheads would be overwhelming. All that was true until now. Say hello to Collaborative Commerce.Imagine being able to partner with brands that sell products complimentary to yours and seamlessly sell all those products from your own shopping cart! The possibilities it would open up are endless. Creating bundles and curating products will take on a whole new meaning. Is this the next frontier for online retail?In this episode, Kunle and David talk about reshaping the future of online retail through Collaborative Commerce. You will get to hear about how you can seamlessly extend your sales channels and create product offerings that were previously unthinkable. This is a great episode for business owners and marketers.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 49S06 EP49: Marketing Leaders Q4 BFCM Forum
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Ian Leslie, with an expert panel consisting of Stephan Lukac, Joe Cornfield, Michael Ahuja and Lewis Fauset.We’ve mentioned in various episodes how Creative is one of the main pillars of online marketing. While that is true, there is a lot of other stuff that goes into creating a marketing strategy that delivers. This includes the nitty gritty of each step in the marketing lifecycle. Right from deciding on which channels you’ll focus on and why, to how you collect, manage and ultimately use data, to when you run your ads and at what spend. Decisions on all of these factors can have exponential effects on the success or failure of your marketing efforts.In this episode, our expert panel discusses how marketing teams can strategize this Q4. You will get to hear about setting the right expectations for the holiday period, building up your marketing efforts till BFCM, CRM best practices and tips on building communities. This is a great episode for marketers and merchants alike.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 48S06 EP48: Zero and 1st Party Data for Q4
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Rosie Bailey, with an expert panel consisting of Ban Parr, Val Geisler, Dan McGaw and Meghann York.We all know that there have been seismic shifts in the marketing landscape. The iOS 14 update has made it difficult for ad platforms like Facebook to collect user data. The end result is that ads targeting is not as precise as it used to be. But it doesn’t stop there, other policies like phasing out of cookies are going to further reduce targeting capabilities.We are now officially living in the world of owned audiences. If you don’t own your audience data, it will become progressively harder to market effectively in the future. This starts with building your email lists and communities. Many might say if you don’t have a list already then you’ve missed the bus. But that is not entirely true, you can use the upcoming holiday period to get started on your data collection strategy.In this episode, our expert panel discusses how marketing teams can actively and passively collect, process and use data to deliver personalized experiences to both customers and prospects. You will get to hear about best practices for personalisation and specific tips for the holiday period. This is a great episode for marketers and merchants alike.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 47S06 EP47: Performance Marketing for Q4
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Chloë Thomas, with an expert panel consisting of Nii A. Ahene, Nick Shackleford, Darius Kunca and Steve Dinelli.Gone are the days of just throwing together creatives last minute and hoping the Facebook algorithm does the work for you. This year will be the first BFCM post the privacy data changes. The old way doing things is now, well, the old way. The current and projected marketing landscape calls for fresh ideas and more preparedness. Having a marketing strategy and roadmap has become more important than ever. But it is not all doom and gloom. If history has taught us anything, it is that with change comes opportunity. In this episode, 4 marketing experts discuss the current landscape of performance marketing and share a mini-roadmap on how to approach media buying on social platforms this Q4. You’ll hear about how this Q4 has no precedent, how you can still drive revenue on Facebook and what other channels you can consider . This is a great episode for marketers and media buyers.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 46S06 EP46: DTC Founders BFCM Q4 Strategy Roundtable 2 at Commerce Accel Conference
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Derric Haynie, with an expert panel consisting of Eric Toz, Marc Barros, Dylan Mullan and Umar Qamar.It is said that problems are often opportunities in disguise. The last 18 months have been full of such problems and those that have grabbed the opportunities they offered have prospered. But taking advantage of such opportunities is no mean feat. It requires strategy and the ability to go all in - whether it’s diversifying your offer or uprooting and moving your business elsewhere.In this episode, you'll hear from 4 upper mid-market DTC ecommerce operators on how they strategise making the most of market opportunity and growing YoY. You’ll hear how these businesses pivoted during covid, how they are dealing with changes in privacy laws and what are their go-to retention strategies. This is a great episode for business owners and entrepreneurs.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 45S06 EP45: Creative and Creators
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Kurt Elster, with an expert panel consisting of Savannah Sanchez, Claudiu Cioba, Sherice Banton and Moshe Saraf.Ever since the democratization of ad platforms, the Creative has become the key differentiator for marketers. The Creative, and by extension the Creator are both crucial to the success of any ad campaign. But what does it truly take to get this right? Is it Art? Is it Science? Well, it’s both. How well you marry both these elements determines the outcome. In this episode, you'll discover how brands, agencies and creators think about creatives. You’ll hear everything from why content matters, how to avoid content fatigue, how creators price their work to what mistakes brands make and which KPIs you should track. This is a great episode for marketers and anybody interested in knowing more about the nitty-gritties of performance marketing.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 44S06 EP44: Audience Building for Q4 Expert Panel: How to scale BFCM revenue without increasing Ad Spend
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Kurt Elster, with an expert panel consisting of Gen Furakawa and Soma Toth.The marketing landscape has made monumental shifts with the tightening of privacy and data sharing rules. Merchants can no longer bank on Facebook ads to grow their businesses. The concept of “Owned Media” is now front and center in all marketing strategies. This starts with building your own email list and collecting 1st party data. Most businesses are still coming to grips with the changes and trying to figure out what email capture tactics work best? And how best can the data we collect be leveraged?In this episode, you'll discover how to build a sizable and engaged audience that is primed up to purchase this Q4. You will get to hear about the best tactics to build and segment an audience. This is a great episode for operators and marketers alike.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 43S06 EP43: DTC Founders BFCM Q4 Strategy Roundtable 1 at Commerce Accel Conference
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Kaleigh Moore, with an expert panel consisting of Benjamin Smith, Eric Bandholz, Jeffrey Sawyer Lee and Josh Elizetxe.The current eCom landscape is probably as volatile as it can be. On one hand you have the massive growth in eCom, on the other you have changes like iOS 14, the continuing pandemic and the now super prevalent supply chain issues. There are opportunities and challenges galore. The growth (and survival) strategy for businesses is constantly shifting and where the market will be 1 year from now is anything but certain.In this episode, you'll gain practical insights into how DTC operators build brands that transcend inevitable events like privacy, pandemics, and more. You will get to hear firsthand from Founders of 4 Fast Growing DTC Brands . This is a great episode for operators and business owners looking for ways to grow in Q4 and beyond.This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 42S06 EP42: Email and SMS Readiness for BFCM / Q4 - Expert Panel at Commerce Accel Conference
Today’s episode is an expert panel discussion from the Commerce Accel Conference. The session was hosted by Will Laurenson, with Chase Dimond, Rytis Lauris and Jessica Totillo Coster among the expert panel.Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are almost upon us. And the competition this year is going to be intense. While there are many more online shoppers than ever before, there are more than ever stores competing for those shoppers. You’ll be competing against old and new eCom stores and also brick and mortar stores who’ve gone online during the pandemic. The hows, whats and whens of your communication could make or break your business during this BFCM. In this episode, you’ll get the scoop on how to get your Email and SMS marketing ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You will get tips, hacks and best practices from three leading experts. This is a great episode for marketers and business owners preparing for the upcoming sales!This event was sponsored by our good friends at: Juni - The financial companion that tracks returns on your entire business in one place. Measure all your ROI at juni.coEmarsys -The omnichannel customer engagement platform of choice for more than 1,500 companies worldwide. Do more at emarsys.comPostscript - Making SMS for eCommerce easy. Automate your SMS marketing at postscript.ioRecart -Sell more with FB Messenger Marketing. Reduce abandoned carts at recart.comOmnisend -Increase your sales not your workload. Take the shortcut to revenue growth at omnisend.com Bolt - Connecting retailers and millions of shoppers in a unified network. Your shoppers are one click away -bolt.comBeProfit - Get all your ecommerce profits at a glance. Track all your expenses at beprofit.com-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 41S06 EP41: The Rise and Importance of LIVE Selling w/ Joseph Heller
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Joseph Heller, Founder & CEO of The/Studio and Supplied, California-based platforms offering on-demand product creation/manufacturing and all-in-one wholesale solutions to small businesses.We all know either heard of or even come across Live selling on social media. More and more businesses are leveraging the rising popularity of social selling. While it may not be huge in the US just yet, it’s already super popular in many other parts of the world. Setting up an online store is easy, but finding the best products at the right price is easier said than done. Even once you have found a suitable product for your niche, getting it directly from manufacturers is extremely difficult. You have to do due diligence, face minimum order quantities and handle shipping/customs. While big businesses have entire teams to work through these challenges, the smaller businesses get left behind.In this episode, Kunle and Joseph talk about how small businesses can easily source products in smaller quantities from China. You will also get to hear about why Social Selling on Facebook Live could be the next big thing in eCommerce . This is a great episode for marketers and business owners.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 40S06 EP40: Using Marketing Feedback Loops and Hard Data to Drive Scalable Growth w/ Erik Huberman
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Erik Huberman, Founder & CEO of Hawke Media, a LA-based full-service marketing consultancy. The company has serviced over 2000 brands of all sizes, ranging from startups to household names like Red Bull, Verizon, and Alibaba.Businesses traditionally make annual plans for functions like Finance, HR and Marketing. Marketing, like everything else, is measured month-on-month. But this traditional way of planning and reporting could very well be holding you back. With access to tons of real time data and tools to analyse this data, the game has changed. If you aren’t taking an iterative approach to your marketing plans then you risk getting left behind.In this episode, Kunle and Erik talk about leveraging marketing data to create an iterative marketing strategy. You will get to hear about the 3 pillars of the Hawke Method, fallout of privacy-driven changes, best channels for raising brand awareness and nurturing your audience, and what could be in store for us in Q4. This is a great episode for marketers and business owners.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 39S06 EP39: Apple's Mail Privacy Protection (MPP) - No Need to Hit The Panic Button w/ Guy Hanson
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Guy Hanson, VP for Customer Engagement, Validity, a data integrity platform that enables constant assessment of customer data quality coupled with marketing analytics.Apple is soon going to alter the Email marketing landscape with the iOS 15 update. This comes hot on the heels of iOS which changed the game for performance marketing. Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection (MPP) update will significantly reduce data available to marketers. Even though these changes are sweeping, there is still light at the end of the tunnel.In this episode, Kunle and Guy talk about the upcoming changes to Apple mail and their impact on Email marketing. You will get to hear about what this change really is, how it will affect you and possible solutions to cope with it. This is a great episode for email marketers and any business that sends emails to customers.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free.CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 38S06 EP38: How Best-In-Class Performance Marketing Teams are Structured and Operate w/ Reza Khadjavi
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Reza Khadjavi, CEO of Motion, a platform that supercharges your creative testing and reporting workflow from Ads Manager so you can focus on scaling creatives that convert.Gone are the days where you could scale ad campaigns using just 3-4 images as creatives. The competition for attention and eyeballs has gotten so intense that stopping the scroll is easier said than done. And this was before the privacy-driven changes to the ecosystem. Knowing what works and why has become an even tougher nut to crack.Through all these challenges it has become increasingly clear that creatives can make or break your ad campaigns. This previously overlooked component is now truly in focus. Building great creatives is more of a team effort than an individual one. You need to have clearly defined roles, workflows and tools to leverage the data available.In this episode, Kunle and Reza talk about how top performing creative teams are structured. You will get to hear about what kind of tools are needed, what roles are in play and what are some of the best practices to adopt immediately. This is a great episode for performance marketers and marketing leaders.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. CloudwaysCloudways is the hosting platform of choice for thousands of ecommerce merchants, SMBs, and agencies all around the globe. They offer a high-performing custom stack, top-notch security, the choice between 5 cloud solution providers, ease of scalability, affordable pricing plans, and so much more.Cloudways also offers support for all PHP-based applications like Magento, WooCommerce, WordPress, Laravel, and others.Experience an unbeatable managed cloud hosting experience with Cloudways today. For a $20 Free Hosting Credit use the Coupon code: **BOOSTMAG** ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 37S06 EP37: Instagram DM Automation: the Next Big Audience Conversion Channel for eCommerce w/ Mike Yan
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mike Yan, Co-founder and CEO of ManyChat, a chat-focused omni channel communication platform trusted by over 1 million businesses. We all know business and almost everything is mobile-first nowadays. Apps like Instagram and Tiktok have stolen a lot of Facebook’s thunder. Indeed Instagram is predicted to drive more revenue in the US than Facebook in 2021. Instagram has also very recently allowed the use of DM automation tools.These tools have added a new (and pivotal) element to the omni channel movement. Being able to automate DMs, and also include DMs in sequences along with email and SMS has the potential to turbocharge engagement and thus conversions. In this episode, Kunle and Mike talk about how Manychat is focusing on chat to win the omni channel game. You will get to hear about why Instagram DMs are so effective, Unique case studies and strategies to automate DMs to build your list and boost conversions. This is a great episode for marketers and social media geeks.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 36Commerce Accel Virtual Conference Starts Next Thursday
On today’s episode, Kunle talks about the upcoming Commerce Accel Conference on 16-17th September, 2021 and why you should be attending it!This event has been specifically tailored for DTC eCommerce teams keen to deliver their strongest BFCM. We have an array of practitioner speakers who have taken the time to share their firsthand experience and insights into how they are approaching Q4. Get their playbooks, roadmaps and processes.Why you can’t afford to miss this:Black Friday 2021 kicks off on Friday, 26th November. Now is the best time to start planning! It’s the ONLY BFCM Prep Event that will help you end this year with solid results. You will learn from experts who have done it successfully time and again.What’s In It For You? Fail-safe strategies & exclusive insights to future-proof your ecommerce operations and digital retail transformationInformation, resources, and support online retailer operators need to hit and surpass their Q4 sales targets.Proven processes to apply to your marketing and operations, the Q4 Prep Edition will help you hit the ground running and avoid last-minute drama.Exclusive access to the latest tactics, tech, and networking to ensure a successful selling season.Head on over to CommerceAccel.com to find out more and grab your passes! ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 35S06 EP35: Truly Owning Your Customer Experience going Headless w/ Nick Raushenbush, Shogun
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Nick Raushenbush, Co-founder and COO of Shogun, a California-based software company empowering over 20,000 brands to create exceptional ecommerce experiences.In today’s market, customer experience is everything. But at the same time too many eCom stores make the mistake of sticking with the default features and apps of their eCommerce platform. Other specialised apps like Shogun and the like are still seen as a luxury, but in reality they are closer to being a necessity.Brands spend thousands of dollars on marketing and ads to get visitors to their store. Only to lose them because they look like every other store on the internet. Everything from the way your site looks to how fast it loads can make or break your conversion rate. So how can brands truly stand out from the crowd?In this episode, Kunle and Nick talk about how Shogun is helping brands differentiate. You will get to hear about why and how eCom brands use landing pages on top of their stores, what is Headless eCommerce and how you can boost conversions by going headless. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs, marketers and anyone interested in the latest eCommerce tech.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 34S06 EP34: FitTrack's Journey to $100M GMV w/ Jeff Sawyer Lee
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jeff Sawyer Lee, Founder of FitTrack. Jeff is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and growth marketer who has taken multiple brands from incubation to 8 figures within the past 5 years.In one of our recent episodes, we showcased a business that hit 8-figures on the back of steady annual growth. But there are certain (rare) businesses who hit 8-figures in super quick time (we’re talking months!). As you would imagine, the challenges of achieving such rapid growth are unique.In this episode, Kunle and Jeff talk about the learnings from supercharged growth. of growing . You will get to hear about how focusing on your customer personas can help you build marketing campaigns that scale FAST, how a company must evolve as it grows, and how customer service is the secret sauce for building a 8-figure business. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs and anyone interested in eCommerce.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 33S06 EP33: How Mikey Moran Leveraged Showrooms to Drive Online LTV for Private Label Extensions
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mikey Moran, Founder and CEO of Private Label Extensions, a hair extension, and technology company helping entrepreneurs launch and manage their brands.We all know how eCommerce has grown in leaps and bounds over the past year. With this growth we hear of more and more brick-and-mortar stores shutting shop. But that is not the case in all industries. Competing with DTC brands based in China is tough for any brand (new or old). But there is a very counterintuitive way to get a leg up on the competition, and it’s not something you’d expect. Creating an offline presence (yes, offline!) can actually accelerate growth and help you bag more customers.In this episode, Kunle and Mikey talk about how to effectively leverage offline presence to grow your business. You will get to hear about how showrooms can be a differentiator, importance of seeding, target AOVs, packaging hacks and much more. This is a great episode for entrepreneurs and marketers in the beauty industry.-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★

S6 Ep 32S06 EP32: Quick wins for eCommerce Success - Strategies and Tactics for Super-Quick Results w/ Jessica Totillo Coster
On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jessica Totillo Coster, Founder of eCommerce Badassery. Jessica is an LA-based eCommerce & Email Marketing Strategist for boutique owners & product entrepreneurs.Too many businesses jump into email marketing without a real strategy while also ignoring best practices. They get little to no results and promptly start wondering what all the email hype is about. But the fact is, when done right, email marketing still has the best ROI ($40 on every $1 you spend!). And getting it right is not rocket science!With all the awesome resources and tech available to marketers today, not leveraging email marketing is inexcusable. You need to start by building your strategy (for one quarter at a time) and leverage data as best as possible. Speaking of data, in recent months we’ve had multiple guests emphasising the importance of 1st party data. With the news of iOS 15, and it’s changes in email reporting, we have yet another massive reason to build up 1st party data. In this episode, Kunle and Jessica talk about creating winning email campaigns in 2021. You will get to hear about how best to collect emails, which flows to use, how to prepare for iOS 15 and much more. This is a great episode for email marketing beginners and experts alike!-----------SPONSORS:This episode is brought to you by:Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like ColourPop, Huckberry, and Custom Ink rely on Klaviyo.Klaviyo helps you own customer experience and grow high-value customer relationships right from a shopper’s first impression through to each subsequent purchase, Klaviyo understands every single customer interaction and empowers brands to create more personalized marketing moments.Find out more on klaviyo.com/2x. RewindThis episode is brought to you by Rewind - the #1 Backup and Recovery App for Shopify and BigCommerce stores that powers over 80,000 online businesses.Direct-to-Consumer brands like Gymshark and MVMT Watches rely on Rewind.Cloud based ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce do not have automatic backup features. Rewind protects your store against human error, misbehaving apps, or collaborators gone bad with Automatic backups!For a free 30-day trial, Go to Rewind Backups, reach out to the Rewind team via chat or email and mention '2x ecommerce'ShipBob This episode is brought to you by ShipBob. ShipBob is an end-to-end global fulfilment provider trusted by thousands of DTC brands. With the recent launch of their first UK fulfilment centre, in London, merchants that work with ShipBob now have access to ecommerce markets in Europe as well as North America. ShipBob was ranked the #1 Fulfilment Tech Platform by AdWeek's Retail Award and enables affordable 2-day shipping. Get your products picked, packed, and shipped. Go to Shipbob.com/2x to get $500 in free shipping credits today.GorgiasThis episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the leading helpdesk for Shopify, Magento and BigCommerce merchants. Gorgias combines all your communication channels including email, SMS, social media, livechat, and phone, into one platform.This saves your team hours per day & makes managing customer orders a breeze. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, so you can access customer information and even edit, return, refund or create an order, right from your helpdesk.Go to Gorgias.com and mention 2x ecommerce podcast for two months free. ★ Support this podcast ★