Driving Retail Success With Powerful Networking | Leo Martinez | eTail Palm Springs | Bonus Episode
On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Leo Martinez. Leo is the Program Director of eTail Palm Springs, London, and Toronto, and he curates one of the most influential events in retail. We talk about the biggest Ecommerce trends shaping 2025, how eTail delivers high-value networking and insights, what first-time attendees need to know to maximize their experience, the role of AI and personalization in modern retail, and so much more!
Honest Ecommerce · Chase Clymer with Leo Martinez
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Show Notes
Leo Martinez, Program Director for eTail Palm Springs, London, and Toronto, curates one of eCommerce’s most influential events. He drives high-impact content, recruits top industry leaders, and ensures eTail delivers actionable insights for today’s fast-changing retail landscape.
For 26+ years, eTail has been more than a conference, it’s a community where executives from DTC startups to Fortune 500 brands connect, share strategies, and drive real growth. Under Leo’s leadership, eTail continues to evolve, covering AI-driven personalization, omnichannel innovation, and next-gen customer experiences.
Leo’s expertise in networking, trend-spotting, and facilitating valuable discussions keeps eTail a must-attend event for retail leaders looking to stay ahead.
In This Conversation We Discuss:
- [00:41] Intro
- [02:00] Identifying trends to guide industry conversations
- [03:19] Featuring insights from e-commerce and marketing leaders
- [04:15] Highlighting professional development and industry trends
- [06:17] Connecting digital marketing pros with industry insights
- [08:08] Identifying sessions and networking goals
- [00:39] Scheduling downtime to avoid burnout at events
- [11:06] Evolving with the industry through challenges and change
Resources:
- Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube
- Changing the Face of Retail Since 1999 etailwest.wbresearch.com/
- Follow Leo Martinez linkedin.com/in/leucepe-alexander-m-1a712a14/
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