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Ep 220#220 Laina from Raiana’s Vibes: From Zero to 800+ Products with Print on Demand
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, a podcast where we chat with top e-commerce brands, business owners, and agencies about the latest industry trends, growth strategies, and success stories. I'm Daniel Budai, your host and retention marketing friend.In addition to hosting The Ecom Show, I also run Budai Media, a leading retention marketing agency with a global team of 24 expert copywriters, designers, customer success managers, and Klaviyo experts. In the last five years my team and I have worked with more than 159 six to eight figure e-commerce stores and generated more than $50 million in additional revenue for them. Click on the link below to learn more about the services we offer:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ The greatest business stories start out of a basement……Or a bedroom in this case! Joining me today is Laina, the founder of Raiana’s Vibes, an Australian brand selling a vibrant range of clothing, home-decor items, car accessories and everything groovy under the sun. She’s here to share her incredible story from how she started this brand with $0 just 2-3 years back, and has managed to scale it to over 800+ products using a print on demand model.Visit her website to check out their full collection:https://raianasvibes.com/ Here’s a brief overview of everything we’ll discuss in this episode: 🌸How Laina built her business from the ground-up🌸The benefits of running a print on demand store🌸Selling on Etsy vs Shopify vs Amazon🌸Raiana’s Vibes strategy for product growth and marketing 🌸Laina’s #1 advice to new business owners Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, we would appreciate it if you left us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and provide the best content possible.Also, if you are interested in mastering email marketing, check out "The Ultimate 100 Email Guide." It is a comprehensive resource packed with proven strategies, expert tips, and 100 email templates to help you supercharge your campaigns.Get your copy by clicking on the link below. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 219#219 Andy from Sartoro: Branding Insights for High-Value Retailers
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The Ecom Show. A podcast where we invite ecommerce agencies, business owners, and leading marketing professionals to share their learnings, experiments, and experiences with us. I’m Daniel Budai, your trusted retention marketing friend, and host for this show. Apart from hosting this podcast, I also run a retention marketing agency called Budai Media which helps e-commerce businesses boost their revenue with email, SMS, and push notification marketing. In the last five years my team and I have worked with 159+ businesses and generated more than $50 million in sales.Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Does the thought of buying a custom-tailored suit make you nervous? If so, then today's episode is tailor made for you - literally! I'm talking to Andy Fine, the founder of Sartoro, an online custom suits and formalwear store. Not only does Sartoro provide you with an affordable suit tailored to your body with the comfort of never leaving your home, but they've also made the process of buying a suit online easier, more affordable, and more convenient than ever before.Click on the link below to visit his website: https://sartoro.co/ Join us as we discuss Andy’s unique approach to measuring and fitting, their customer-centric strategies, and the remarkable story that fuels their passion for tailored perfection.Here's a quick rundown of what we covered in this episode:✅How to sell custom-tailored outfits online✅Sartoro's unique technology that predicts customer fit✅Andy's tips for building customer trust✅The value of referral programs for products with low repeat rate✅Why a customer-first approach is crucial for high-value businessesThanks for tuning in! If you found today's podcast episode valuable, we'd be thrilled to hear your feedback through a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your insights help us grow and provide the best content for you.And hey, if you're serious about dominating email marketing, look no further than "The Ultimate 100 Email Guide." Packed with proven strategies, expert tips, and a library of 100 email templates, it's a game-changer for your campaigns.https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 218#218 Ruth from Reconvert: The Magic of One-Click Upsells and Cross-Sells
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The Ecom Show, a podcast show where we invite the brightest and most innovative e-commerce businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs to share their success stories with us. From customer acquisition to customer retention, find the business expertise you need to grow your business. I’m Daniel Budai, your podcast host and the founder/CEO of Budai Media. A customer obsessed retention marketing agency that specializes in end-to-end email, SMS, and push-notification marketing services. In the last five years, my team and I have helped generate more than $50 million in additional revenue for over 159 e-commerce brands. Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Today, we're chatting with Ruth, the co-founder of Stilyo Apps, a Shopify app that helps brands optimize their post-purchase journey with easy features that enable one click upsells and cross-sells. If you've ever been to a Sephora or H&M, you've probably seen those tiny trinkets right by the checkout counter. They're there to tempt you into making an impulse purchase, and they work! In fact, according to Forbes your existing customers are 60-70% more likely to convert as compared to new customers. So how can you use this knowledge to boost your own sales? Ruth is going to share some tips on how to optimize your website popups, improve your customer conversion rate, and more. We'll also talk about one-click activation and other USPs, as well as the future of retention marketing.Click on the link below to visit their website:https://shorturl.at/txMXY Upsell & Cross sell: https://shorturl.at/fwVZ3Their YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/byHOSHere’s a quick overview of everything we’ve covered in this episode:✅ What’s changed since we last spoke in 2021 ✅ How to optimize your website popups ✅ Tips for improving your customer conversion rate✅ One click activation and other useful features✅ AI and the future of retention marketing Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and provide the best content possible.Also, if you're interested in mastering email marketing, check out "The Ultimate 100 Email Guide." It's a comprehensive resource packed with proven strategies, expert tips, and 100 email templates to supercharge your campaigns. Get your copy by clicking on the link below. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#217 Ecommerce Secrets: How to take your business from $0 to $50 million in sales
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, where we share with you the latest tips, actionable insights, and success stories to help you crush it in the world of business. I’m your host Daniel Budai, and today I’m going to share with you the blueprint that I’ve seen several successful brands use to go from $0 to $50 million sales. But first, how do I know all of this?Well, apart from being the host of this podcast, I’m also the founder of Budai Media, a retention marketing agency that helps customer obsessed brands exponentially scale their revenue with tools like SMS, email marketing, customer loyalty programs, and more. In the last five years, my team and I have worked hand in hand with 159+ six to eight figure e-commerce brands helping them skyrocket their sales, and now I’ve packed all of these principles, learnings, and observances from my experience into this episode of The Ecom Show. Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Is your business growing up? Businesses just like humans go through different phases of growing up, which is why the same strategy that works for a 10 figure brand might not gel with a start up. While there’s no easy way to skip from $0 to $50 million. There are fundamental principles that can be modified and optimized to help you shift gears and reach different levels of success. This episode in no way gives you a magic key to the glass elevator, I’m not Willy Wonka. It does, however, give you a better understanding of the crucial concepts of Marketing, Fulfillment, Product, People, and Cash Flow, and guides you on how to use these concepts to take your business to the next level based on the observances and learnings of hundreds of other success brands that have been in your shoes before. Here’s what I cover in this episode: ✅The 5 things every e-commerce strategy needs ✅A strategy to hit the $100,000+ sales mark ✅How to make your first million ✅A guide to scaling your sales till $10 million ✅What it takes to scale a business to $50 million Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and provide the best content possible.Also, if you're interested in mastering email marketing, check out "The Ultimate 100 Email Guide." It's a comprehensive resource packed with proven strategies, expert tips, and 100 email templates to supercharge your campaigns. Get your copy by clicking on the link below. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 216#216 Michael Hodgen from Freedom Rave Wear: The easy way to manage a big inventory
Welcome to The Ecom Show, a bi-weekly podcast where we interview the leading entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies from the world of e-commerce. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, a retention marketing expert and the founder of a top retention marketing agency. In the last five years, my team and I have made more than $50M+ in additional sales for over 159 e-commerce stores, and now I’m here to share my knowledge and experience with you on this show. Visit my website to learn more about my agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Managing a store with a dozen products is a challenge. But managing a brand with over 4,500 SKUs is a whole other ballgame.In this episode, we talk to Michael Hodgen, one of the co-founders of Freedom Rave Wear, a 10-year-old festival clothing brand with a variety of over 4,500 products.Click on the link below to visit their website:https://freedomravewear.com/We'll discuss how Michael took this brand from a tiny one-bedroom operation to a full factory setup where they release 100 new products each week.And talk about how to manage a large inventory, stay organized, and keep your sanity in the process.So if you're looking to scale your business or just want to learn how to manage a large inventory, this episode is for you.Tune in to learn more about:✅Freedom Rave Wear’s journey in the last 10 years.✅The pros and cons of dropshipping vs manufacturing your own products.✅The challenges of being an early player in the festival clothing niche, and how to overcome them. ✅How to optimize your supply chain and manage a large inventory✅Michael’s approach to omnichannel marketing, and tips on how to leverage UGC content We hope you enjoyed our podcast! If you did, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve our content and provide the best possible experience for our listeners.⭐As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetLinks to all the apps mentioned in this episode: 👇Bounty UGC: https://apps.shopify.com/bounty-ugc-automationFlare: https://www.theflareapp.com/Loud Crowd App: https://loudcrowd.com/If you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 215#215 Declan O’ Keeffe from Dec’s Pets: Innovative marketing strategies for pet brands
Welcome to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we uncover the secrets of successful e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, founder of Budai Media, a Klaviyo Platinum Partner retention marketing agency that has propelled over 159 e-commerce brands to extraordinary growth, generating a staggering $50 million+ in additional revenue.Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Today, we have a special guest joining us, Declan O'Keeffe, one of the founders of Dec's Pet Ltd, aka the friendliest pet store in Ireland. They’re a family-run specialist pet care retailer that started as a brick and mortar store in 2018 and pivoted to e-commerce during Covid. Declan is here with us to share the story of their transition, along with their commitment to social causes and unconventional marketing strategies that include the groundbreaking concept of pet vending machines scattered across the picturesque landscapes of Ireland.Click on the link below to learn more about them: https://decspets.ie/ In this episode we talk about:✅ How they launched the ecommerce webstore after being a physical retailer in Ireland✅The dynamics of running a family business✅Why a content first approach is the best for brands in the pet niche✅ Unique marketing channels from vending machines, to physical pet events ✅The potential for subscription based products in the pet industry ✅ Dec’s Pets marketing channels: email, Stamped.io, and other tools they use to increase customer lifetime valueFound this episode tail-waggingly good? We'd be thrilled if you could share your thoughts by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback fuels our passion to deliver exceptional content!As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Check out Declan’s go-to digital marketing podcast below:https://open.spotify.com/show/4wv672O1RlbOtsGjtKtUYqFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 214#214 Budai Media Success Stories: $800,000 through SMS marketing in just 12 months
Thanks for tuning in to The Ecom Show, your go-to podcast for unlocking the latest insights, tips, and industry strategies in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. I'm Daniel, founder of Budai Media, a Klaviyo Platinum Partner retention marketing agency, and your host for the day. Over the past five years, we've sent over 450 million emails, and worked with 159+ brands to generate over $50 million in additional sales revenue. Join me in this podcast as we unravel the secrets of e-commerce success by interviewing leading businesses and e-commerce professionals and empower you to thrive in the digital marketplace.In this episode, we're switching things up a bit. Instead of interviewing a brand, I want to share with you the strategy that my team and I used to help a 7 figure kitchenware store boost their SMS revenue to make close to $800,000 in just 12 months. Joining me today is Valentina, a key team member and a driving force behind driving these results.This brand specializes in handmade knives and targets a specific demographic of 35- to 55-year-olds who enjoy outdoor cooking. While we had been working on their email marketing for over a year by the fourth quarter of 2022, SMS marketing was an untapped opportunity for the brand.In this episode, we will walk you through our game plan, sharing the strategies and tactics that helped us generate these results. Join us to learn more about:✅How we helped them get started with SMS marketing✅Why we migrated to Recart ✅Breakdown of our flow and campaign strategy Click on the link below to read the full case-study. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/sms-marketing-kitchenware-brand If you've enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate your support. Please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback is essential in helping us create content that resonates with our listeners and provides the best possible value.We also kindly request that you subscribe to this podcast and share it with at least one friend. As an organic growth-driven podcast, your support in spreading the word helps us reach more people who can benefit from our insights and strategies.⭐As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 213#213 Jimmy Kim from Sendlane: How to Simplify Your Marketing Workflow
Welcome to The Ecom Show, the ultimate destination for e-commerce enthusiasts like YOU! I'm Daniel Budai, your retention marketing friend and guide on this exciting journey. Join me every Tuesday and Thursday as we dive into captivating interviews with leading professionals in the field, and uncover the latest tips, strategies, and success-stories from the industry. In addition to being your host, I’m also the founder of Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that’s generated more than 50 million dollars of additional revenue for over 159 e-commerce businesses, through our personalized SMS and email marketing services. Click on the link below to learn more about us: 👇https://www.thebudaimedia.comEmail, SMS, reviews.How many apps are you subscribed to for your e-commerce marketing?Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to remember 7 different logins every time you wanted to run a marketing campaign?Today, we have someone who has not only experienced this problem firsthand but also took decisive action to solve it.Meet Jimmy, a serial entrepreneur who, after experiencing the frustration of a cluttered tech stack, decided to take action. He invested in a small Las Vegas storefront and grew it to $10 million in just a few years. But he didn't stop there; he channeled his frustration to build Sendlane. A tool that solves this problem for other brands by unifying SMS, email, and reviews all under one platform and making it easy for e-commerce businesses to have their retention marketing under one roof. Use our referral link to get your hands on this all-in-one tool for your business: https://www.sendlane.com?fpr=bnepjJoin us in this episode as we discuss:✅ The inspiration behind starting Sendlane✅ The benefits of having email, SMS, and reviews all in one place✅ Tips for improving your customer reviews and feedback✅ Jimmy’s #1 tip for e-commerce businesses after helping hundreds of themWe want to hear from you! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think. Your reviews help us shape the future of our podcast and ensure we're meeting your expectations.As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 212#212 Tellef Lundevall from Accelerated Digital Media: AI, Customer Attribution & Cutting-Edge Strategies in Digital Marketing
Welcome to The Ecom Show! Join us as we dive deep into the world of viral e-commerce brands and successful businesses. Uncover the strategies, tips, and actionable insights that have helped entrepreneurs achieve extraordinary results with their brands.This show is proudly sponsored by our host Daniel Budai’s company Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that’s helped more than 159+ businesses generate more than $50M+ by harnessing the power of email and SMS marketing. Find out more about our agency here:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Interested in seeing what’s next in the world of digital marketing?Join us as we welcome Tellef Lundevall, the CEO and Founder of Accelerated Digital Media. With ADM's expertise in paid marketing, specializing in health and e-commerce brands, they have achieved remarkable success, generating over $250 million in trackable revenue for their clients. Prior to launching his agency, Tellef mastered his skills working directly with Google’s Accelerated Growth Team, where he assisted global giants in navigating their advertising strategies. And now he's here to spill the beans on what's next in the world of digital marketing. Dive deep into the world of paid marketing and learn more about:✅The latest digital marketing trends in AI✅How to master cross-channel marketing ✅Unlocking the power of paid search✅Measuring customer attribution ✅How to price your agency servicesThank you for listening to this episode.Click on the link below to learn more about ADM: https://www.accelerateddigitalmedia.com/ Click on the links below to check out the case studies we mentioned in this episode:https://www.accelerateddigitalmedia.com/insights/case-studies/reaching-revenue-goals-with-a-cross-channel-strategy/ https://www.accelerateddigitalmedia.com/insights/case-studies/paid-search-strategy-cash-buyer-conversions/Before we wrap up, we kindly request a moment of your time to share your valuable feedback. As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetTo stay in the loop with the latest e-commerce trends and insights, we invite you to connect with us on various platforms:Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 211#211: Alex Arkhangelskiy from Brake Free Technologies: How This Shark Tank Brand Helps Motorcyclists Be Seen On The Road
Welcome to The Ecom Show. A podcast series where we bring you the latest news, success-stories, and learnings from the world of e-commerce straight from the source. Subscribe to our show to find fresh interviews with the top businesses and agencies in the game every Tuesday and Thursday. Led by our founder and podcast host, Daniel Budai, The Ecom Show is proudly sponsored by Budai Media. A renowned retention marketing agency that has achieved remarkable success, driving over 150 businesses to generate an impressive $50 million in additional sales revenue.Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Ever wondered what happens to brands after they appear on Shark Tank? Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of our special guest, Alex Arkhangelskiy, and his innovative brand, Brake Free Technologies.Alex has revolutionized the world of bike safety with his smart helmet technology. With a mission to enhance rider visibility on the road, his company has developed an innovative line of wireless brake lights that turn your ordinary helmet into a smart helmet. Since their memorable appearance on Shark Tank, Brake Free Technologies has sold over 15,000 units of their smart lights. Click on the link below to learn more about them: https://www.brakefreetech.com/ Join us in this episode to learn more about: ✅The inspiration behind starting the brand✅How to get on Shark Tank ✅The Shark Tank effect and the brands evolution since their experience✅How influencer marketing to connect with the motorcycle community ✅Alex’s #1 tip for young business owners Did you find our podcast helpful? We'd love to hear from you! Please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us provide the best possible content for our listeners.As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 210#210 The Wall Street Bestseller Author Joey Coleman: How to Retain Your Employees & Keep Your Team Happy
Welcome to The Ecom Show, where we invite ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and coaches to talk about the real-life strategies and tactics they’ve used to build and scale brands. This show is sponsored by our host Daniel Budai's company, Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that helps customer obsessed businesses scale their e-com store with personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. Click here to learn more about our agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ I'm thrilled to have a returning guest with us today, the remarkable Joey Coleman!A bestselling author, and an experienced business coach with an impressive track record of delivering over 1000 speeches and transforming the fortunes of several Fortune 500 brands.And he's joining us today to talk about something even more exciting – his brand-new book, "Never Lose An Employee Again.” Drawing from his vast experience and filled with real-world case-studies from several successful businesses, this book offers practical insights and strategies that can transform any workplace into a thriving environment. (It even features a case-study about us!) His new book hits the shelves on 27th June, but meanwhile you could check out his previous bestseller Never Lose A Customer Again by clicking on the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Never-Lose-Customer-Again-Lifelong/dp/0735220034/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join them in this episode as they discuss: ✅The 8 Phases of an Employee Journey✅How to design the perfect day for your new joinees✅The key to turning team members into advocates ✅Tips to manage complacency in the workplaceThank you for listening to this episode.If you missed Joey's previous appearance on our show, don't worry! You can catch up by clicking on the link below. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast/episode/2400771c/114-joey-coleman-build-lifetime-customer-loyalty-in-100-days If you liked listening to it, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and provide the best possible content for our listeners.⭐As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow us everywhere else! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Check out the rest of our episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 209#209 Charles Tichenor From Disruptor School: Creating Facebook Ads That Actually Make Your Business Money
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The Ecom Show! A podcast where we interview entrepreneurs, top marketing professionals, and agencies to bring you the latest tips, strategies, and success blueprints to scale your business. I’m Daniel Budai, the host for this podcast, and the founder of Budai Media. In the last five years my team and I have helped more than 150+ e-commerce brands make more than $50 million through our email and SMS marketing strategies, and now I’m here to share these strategies and more with you! Click on the link below to learn more about my agency and how we can work together: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Have you ever found yourself stuck in the daunting task of finding the perfect person or agency to handle your Facebook ads? Trust me, you're not alone. Even ad agencies struggle to find the right media buyer for the job.All too often, marketers get caught up in metrics like Return on Ad Spend or Cost Per Click. But what truly matters is your bottom line. And that's exactly what we're going to uncover today!Joining us on this episode is a true expert in the field, Charles Tichenor. With over 15+ years of disruptive advertising strategies, Charles has trained the top 1% marketers in the world, and worked with over dozens of brands including the likes of Schwarzkopf, Nissan, and CBS. In today’s episode he’s going to walk us through what you need to know before hiring your next media-buying agency/professional. Click on the link below to learn more about him:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleytichenoriv/ Here are a few highlights from our today’s episode:✅How the top 1% marketers run Facebook ads ✅Fair media buying agency compensation structures✅Common red flags to avoid while hiring a media-buyer✅How to run creative tests on FacebookThank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 208#208: Cody & Tyler From Viscap Media: How To Make E-Commerce Ads Stand Out
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, a podcast series where we interview ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers and agencies to share the best strategies and tactics that you can implement for your brand. I’m Daniel Budai, your host for this series, and the founder of Budai Media. A retention marketing agency that’s made more than $50 million in additional sales revenue for over 150 brands through the power of email and SMS marketing. Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Let's face it: When it comes to paid-marketing, relying on luck and prayers to the algorithm gods is as good as playing a game of russian roulette. If you've ever wondered how to make the most out of your spends without relying on luck, this episode is for you.Joining us today are Tyler and Cody, the co-founders of Viscap Media, a US based powerhouse digital marketing agency. With a background in scaling 8-figure brands and a deep understanding of funnels, conversions, and social media, they are here to help you conquer paid marketing and turn clicks into customers.Click on the link below to learn more about them: https://viscapmedia.com/ Here are a few key highlights from our conversation: ✅ High performing content frameworks for creating ads: We’ll cover everything from which content formats work best, to the ideal duration of your videos, and the best strategies for positioning your product. ✅ Actor vs customer UGC content: Answering the dilemma of should you depend on your actual customers for user generated content, or turn to professional actors for a more controlled outcome. We’ll also discuss why actors can work better than influencers in some cases. ✅ How to optimize and save money on ads: From using voice-overs to give your pet content more direction, to figuring out ways to make your content more modular, we’ll give you an overview of where and how to cut-costs on your advertisement.Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 207#207 Luke Allison From Tooth of The Arrow: Conquering Niche Markets with Micro-Influencers
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. A podcast series that takes you through all the different facets of running and scaling your e-commerce brand, through the fresh and insightful perspective of entrepreneurs and successful e-commerce professionals. This show is created by Budai Media. A retention marketing agency that’s helped 150+ e-commerce brands generate over $50M+ in additional sales through email and SMS marketing. Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ We've all heard the advice to "niche down" at some point, But let's be real—what does that even mean?And, more importantly, how do you find the masses within your specific niche? Well, you're in luck because in this episode, we're diving deep into these questions with our guest, Luke Allison, the founder of Tooth of the Arrow.One of the key secrets to their success lies in their smart approach to marketing. They've found tremendous value in leveraging channels like email marketing and partnering with micro influencers. A topic we’ll be diving into more in this episode.Click on the link below to learn more about the brand:https://www.toothofthearrowbroadheads.com/ Join us in this episode as we discuss:🎯 The challenges of growing a brand in a small niche such as bow hunting🎯 How to use micro-influencers and email marketing to grow your niche brand🎯 How Luke Used ReferralCandy and Influencer Candy to Propel his Niche BrandBefore we go, we’d like to give a big shoutout to our sponsors for today's episode: ReferralCandy and InfluencerCandy! These amazing platforms have been essential partners in driving growth for his business. They specialize in helping brands tap into the power of referral marketing and find the right influencers for their niche and budget. Click on the links below to learn more about them:https://www.influencercandy.com/ https://www.referralcandy.com/Thank you for listening to this episode. If you liked this episode please make sure to leave us a review. ⭐ Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 206#206 Michael Epstein from PostPilot: From Inbox to Mailbox - Unleashing The Power Of Physical Mail
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, your bi-weekly podcast journey into the world of e-commerce success. This series is sponsored by Budai Media, a leading retention marketing agency that’s collaborated with 150+ e-com brands, and generated over $50 million in additional sales through email and SMS. Join our host and founder, Daniel Budai, as he brings you the latest stories, insights, and developments from the world of e-commerce, one brand at a time. Visit our website to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ From film cameras to classic records, everything vintage is making a comeback. And direct mail is no exception. Discover how the combination of old-school charm and cutting-edge technology can create a winning formula for your marketing campaigns.Catch our podcast host Daniel’s latest interview with Michael Epstein, the co-founder of PostPilot to learn more about their innovative marketing channel that integrates with Shopify and Klaviyo, and lets you send physical postcards to your customers Check out their website to learn more about them: https://www.postpilot.com/ A few key highlights from this episode: ✅ The story behind PostPilot ✅ The value of sending physical postcards ✅ 3 things that cause most marketing campaigns to fail ✅ How PostPilot integrates with Klaviyo for advanced segmentation ✅ Tips for optimizing your direct mail campaigns ✅ Michael’s advice to 7-8 figure businesses Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 205#205 Alicia Esposito from G3 Communications: Niche Marketplaces, Omnichannel Sales, & Other Emerging E-Com Trends
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, hosted by Daniel Budai, your retention marketing friend and the founder of Budai Media, a leading agency specializing in retention marketing for e-commerce. With over five years of experience, I've worked with 150+ e-commerce brands and generated an impressive $50M+ in additional sales revenue through effective strategies like email, SMS, and push notifications.Driven by my passion and curiosity for the world of e-commerce, I created this podcast to bring you new stories, strategies, and lessons directly from the industry's trailblazers. Tune in for two new interviews every week and share this podcast with your friends to help us continue delivering the content you love.To learn more about Budai Media and our services, visit our website at: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Alicia Esposito, the Vice President of G3 Communications. Our conversation covered a range of topics, from the shift of retail giants towards e-commerce to emerging trends in the digital commerce landscape.She's one of the organizers of the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo, one of the largest retail conventions worldwide with over 5000+ attendees.If you're interested in attending this conference, you can find more details by clicking the link below: 👇https://retailinnovationconference.com/⭐Exclusively for our listeners, use this code to receive a 50% bonus discount on their all-access pass: RICE50PAAHere are some key highlights from our discussion:✅ What is RICE Expo?✅ How are retail giants adapting to e-commerce?✅ Exploring the growing trend of niche e-commerce marketplaces✅ Understanding the value of an omnichannel sales funnel✅ Tips for successfully building a community around your brandIf you enjoyed this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a review.⭐ Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist available to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetThank you for listening and joining the e-commerce conversation. Stay tuned for more exciting interviews, and don't forget to share this podcast with your friends.Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 204#204 Nick Shackelford From GeekEx: Practical Tips For Managing Multiple Businesses
Welcome to The Ecom Show, a podcast series where I interview e-commerce owners, agency heads, and experienced professionals each week to bring you the latest tips, success stories, and news from the world of e-com.For those of you tuning in for the first time, I’m Daniel Budai, the founder and CEO of Budai Media, a top-notch retention marketing agency that has worked with 150+ businesses and helped generate over $50 million in sales through email, SMS, loyalty programs, and end-to-end retention marketing services.Click on the link below to learn more about my agency:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/I recently had the pleasure of attending GeekEx, an e-commerce convention where the biggest and brightest business minds from around the world all get together for 3 days of uninterrupted learning.While I couldn’t take you along for the journey with me, I did record an episode with Nick Shackelford, one of the masterminds behind this brilliant learning experience.Aside from being one of the co-founders of GeekEx, Nick also has two other agencies and manages his own CBD beverage brand.Join us for this conversation as we discuss:✅ Work-Life balance as a multipreneur✅ How to find the right partner for your business✅ AI and the future of work✅ Tips for scaling your personal brand on social media✅ The #1 thing all 7-8 figure businesses need to grow to the next level.If you enjoyed listening to this conversation, please make sure to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and share this with at least one of your friends to help us grow, so we can continue bringing you more such content.Thanks for listening.Please click on the links below to follow Nick and learn more about his businesses:Follow Nick: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nickshackelford/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamshackelford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnickshackelford/ Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 203#203 Budai Media Success Story: How We Made $1.5 Million In Just 3 Months
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The Ecom Show. Your go to podcast for uncovering the latest news, tips, and tried and tested strategies from the world of e-commerce. This show is created by Daniel Budai, the founder and CEO of Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that helps customer obsessed businesses scale their e-com store with personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. In this episode we’ve got a valuable member of our team, Santiago Ferrari, joining Daniel to share the story of how we generated $1.5 million in revenue for a home decor brand in just 3 short months. Our client makes over $1 million each month, and 55% of these sales comes through email, SMS, and push notification marketing. Join us as we delve into the details, dissect the strategies, and reveal the secrets behind this remarkable success.In this episode we’ll discuss:✅ Our process for creating an omnichannel retention marketing plan✅ How we prepared their flows and email campaigns (with email reviews)✅ The key to our successful SMS strategy that made over $760,000 ✅ Tips for creating your own retention marketing strategy ✅ Why promoting a loyalty program is crucialIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us provide the best possible content for our listeners.I would also like to request you to subscribe to this podcast, and share it with at least one friend of yours to help us grow. As you probably know, we don't run ads. Our growth is purely organic. So it would mean the world to me if you could support us. As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 202#202 Mina Elias From Trivium Group: Selling on Amazon, Building Brands, and Generating $300 Million in Revenue
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. A space where we interview ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers and agencies to share their experiences, learnings, and tried and tested strategies to help other businesses grow. This show is hosted and created by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. One of the leading retention marketing agencies for customer obsessed brands. Our email, SMS, and other omnichannel strategies have helped over 150+ e-com brands grow, and generated over $50M+ in additional sales revenue. Looking to turn your passion into a full fledged business?Get ready to be inspired by the story of Mina Elias, a self-taught Amazon mogul that’s made over $300 million in sales through PPC, and grown his agency Trivium Group by over 500% in just 3 short years. Mina’s Amazon journey began with selling supplements from his brand MMA Nutrition on Amazon. Eager to grow his brand he taught himself the A-Z of paid marketing, built a highly successful personal brand, and launched a consultancy service that quickly transitioned into a full-fledged marketing agency. Join us in this episode as we discuss:✅ Mina’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey✅ The key to building a successful Amazon ad agency and ecommerce brand ✅ Marketing and sales strategies for selling supplements✅ The secret to headhunting for the best candidates✅ Personal branding and its impact on business growthClick on the link below to learn more about his agency:https://triviumco.com/Click on the link below to check out his supplement line MMA Nutrition: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mma+nutrition&i=hpc&hvadid=616862549229&hvdev=c&hvlocint=1014221&hvlocphy=9063090&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10882408065825768314&hvtargid=kwd-317817594206&hydadcr=21849_13401778&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3qq3g9qy8m_e Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 201#201 Kristen Haines From MailCon: Klaviyo's Disruption, AI Advancements, and Email Marketing Trends
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - Your go to space for discovering the latest e-commerce news, emerging trends, and inspirational success stories that are disrupting the market with their innovative strategies. I’m your host and retention marketing friend Daniel Budai. Apart from being the creator of this show, I’m also the founder and CEO of Budai Media. A Klaviyo Platinum Partner Retention Marketing Agency that’s been helping customer-obsessed brands boost their revenue through email, SMS, push-notifications, and more. Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ In the era of Tik-Tok, Instagram, and Messenger, email continues to stand as one of the most powerful revenue drivers for e-commerce brands. With over 4.3 billion users regularly utilizing email, it's clear that this platform holds significant potential in today's digital landscape.Email is truly a booming space, and our guest for today is someone at the very core of this growing community. Joining us today is Kristen Haines, the CEO of the largest email marketing conference in the world. As one of the leading global communities that connects email marketers and brands from across the world, she is at the forefront of the latest technology, trends and strategies shaping this niche industry. Click on the link below to learn more about this thriving community: https://mailcon.com/ Here are a few key highlights from this episode:✅ How Klaviyo disrupted the email marketing space✅ An overview of the top 3 email service providers ✅ Emerging trends in the email marketing space in 2023 ✅ Long term changes in the email marketing space✅ How Interactive features and AI can help you work better ✅ What can you expect from attending the MailCon conference? Thank you for listening to this episode, if you found it helpful please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and share this podcast with just one of your close friends.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 200#200 Scooter and Greg from Isospec Health: Uncovering the Global CBD Market
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to the 200th episode of The Ecom Show!! An e-commerce podcast where we delve into the exhilarating world of e-commerce success. Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, and insightful lessons about building a successful e-commerce brand from industry experts, and visionary founders. Before we jump in here’s a quick recap about us:This show is created and hosted by Daniel Budai, the mastermind behind Budai Media. Budai Media is a renowned retention marketing agency that’s been helping customer-obsessed e-commerce brands grow with their cutting-edge SMS and email marketing strategies. Having partnered with 150+ six and seven figure e-commerce brands, Budai Media has generated an impressive $50 million+ in extra sales revenue in just the last five years. Click on the link below to learn more about us 👇https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Our special guests for today are Greg Tyshynski and Scooter Vaughan. The co-founders of Isospec Health, an extraordinary CBD brand revolutionizing the health and wellness industry. With operations spread across the US, Brazil, and Australia, Isospec Health is not only catering to B2B and B2C customers but also collaborating with governments to promote health and well-being. Join us in this episode to learn more about the intricacies of building and scaling a CBD brand. Click on the link below to learn more about the brand: https://isospechealth.com/ Here are a few key highlights from this episode:✅ The brand’s origin story ✅ Manufacturing CBD products in-house vs white labeling ✅I mportance of accurate labeling for legal compliance and import/export regulations✅ How to build trust with customers in the CBD industry✅ Differences in the CBD markets in Brazil, Australia and USA✅ Challenges of scaling a CBD business✅ Strategies for marketing and selling CBD products to different types of customers (B2C, B2B, government)✅ Scooter and Greg’s biggest mentorsThank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 199#199 Patrick Rynne from Waterlust: The secret to making a splash in sustainable fashion
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. Your gateway to unlocking the best-kept secrets in the world of e-commerce. Learn all about logistics, marketing, bootstrapping your business, finding investors, and the A-Z of running your brand directly from industry experts, and experienced entrepreneurs. Before we jump right in, here’s a little backstory about us:This show is sponsored by Budai Media. The #1 retention marketing agency that helped over 150+ brands grow their customer lifetime value and make millions in additional revenue through retention marketing services such as email and SMS marketing. Click on the link below to learn more about us and the work that we do:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ The fashion industry has for long been criticized for its negative impact on the environmentBut in an ocean full of fast-fashion brands there are a select few dolphins creating huge waves with their sustainable efforts. And today, we are excited to have one such dolphin on our podcast - Patrick, the founder of Waterlust, an eco-friendly brand that creates beach and water apparel and accessories with a social mission to preserve our marine life.Click on the link below to view their eclectic collection: https://waterlust.com/ Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of sustainability, fashion, and marine biology. Here are a few key highlights from this episode:✅ The brand's origin story ✅Using recycled plastic to create swimwear ✅ The key to building an eco-friendly brand and tackling greenwashing✅ Waterlust’s unique approach to branding ✅ How quirky copy can help you reach a wider audience✅ The key to finding your authentic voice as a brandThank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 198#198 Parm and Tye From MuteMe: How this tech brand made its way from Kickstarter to Shark Tank
Hey Budai Nation,Ready to level up your e-commerce game? Tune in to The Ecom Show for the latest e-commerce tips, viral marketing strategies, and direct access to success stories from the creative geniuses behind some of your favorite D2C brands. This show is created by Daniel Budai, the founder and CEO of Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that’s helped 150+ customer obsessed brands generate $50M+ additional sales revenue through their laser focused approach to retention marketing. Visit our website to learn more about our agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Do you have trust issues when it comes to the mute button on your video calls? If yes, our guests for today have a product that’ll save you from spilling secrets at your next Zoom call. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Parm the CEO and co-founder, and Tye the co-founder of MuteMe, a one of its kind product that gives you the physical assurance of knowing when your devices are muted so that you can focus more and stress less. Started by a group of young entrepreneurs, this brand quickly became a Kickstarter favorite, and even found its way to the hit business reality show, Shark Tank. In just 3 short years, this unique product has become a workplace essential at offices like Google, Facebook and Amazon, and created a big splash in both the B2B and D2C industry. Click on the link below to learn more about MuteMe: https://muteme.com/ Join us in this episode as we discuss:✅ The inspiration behind starting the brand ✅ Tye and Parm’s personal stories. ✅ MuteMe USPs and why investors love it ✅ How this business penetrated both the B2B and D2C market✅ Customer acquisition in B2B and B2C markets ✅ The Shark Tank effect and preparing your business for it✅ Tips for using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter Thank you for listening to this episode. If you liked listening to it, please leave us a review so we can continue bringing you more content like this in the future. ⭐ Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 197#197 Molly Pittman from Smart Marketer: An Expert’s Guide to Paid Advertising and Branding
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - a bi-weekly e-commerce podcast here to fuel your learning with innovative strategies, inspirational success-stories, and enriching tips. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. A renowned retention marketing agency that helps customer obsessed e-commerce businesses grow their customer lifetime value by 20-50% with their personalized omnichannel approach. Visit our website to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Are you tired of gambling with your paid advertising and not seeing the results you want? We’ve got one of the leading digital marketers and the CEO of Smart Marketer, Molly Pittman joining us today to show you how you can get more bang for your buck. Molly's journey from bartender to digital marketing leader is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Starting as an intern, she quickly rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Marketing at DigitalMarketer before co-founding Smart Marketer with Ezra Firestone. Today, Molly is a successful author, entrepreneur, podcaster with over five million downloads, and educator who has trained over 10,000 digital marketers.Join Daniel and Molly in this insightful conversation as they discuss customer value velocity, ad-funnels, and more. Click on the link below to know more about her:https://mollypittman.com/ Click on the link below to learn more about Smart Marketer: https://smartmarketer.com/ Here are a few key highlights from this episode:✅ Molly’s personal journey as a digital marketer ✅ 5 traits that make marketers great at paid advertising✅ Navigating the intricacies of creating effective paid ad funnels✅ How to identify a good average order value for your product ✅ What is customer value velocity, and how brands can benefit from using it✅ The key to creating valuable content for your brand ✅ How Perpetual Traffic managed to get over 5M+ streams If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 196#196 Nabeel Ahmed From NAB Leather: Marketing Strategies For Homegrown Brands
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. Your bi-weekly dose for discovering new stories, tried and tested business strategies, and gaining valuable tips to help you grow your business. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai. Apart from being our podcast host, he is also the founder of Budai Media - a top notch retention marketing agency that’s made $50M+ for over 150+ brands through their unique and personalized approach to retention marketing. Click on the link below to visit the website:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Our guest today is Nabeel Ahmed, the founder of NAB Leather.With a commitment to supporting local craftsmen, using the finest materials and processes, and ethically sourced full-grain leathers, this homegrown brand is crafting a truly unique and timeless product that their customers can cherish for years to come. Join us in this episode as we discuss his passion for leather, the challenges of building a luxury homegrown brand, and the future of the industry.Explore their versatile range of premium belts, wallets, guitar-straps, and handbags: https://nableather.com/ Here are a few key highlights from this episode: ✅ The importance of homegrown brands in Canadian Markets ✅ Nabeel’s personal struggles and learnings from building a brand from scratch✅ How Etsy can help you boost your small business✅ NAB Leather’s versatile range of products, and plans for the future✅ Why businesses need social-proof, and how to generate it✅ Power of Omnichannel marketing ✅ 3 retention marketing tools recommended by Nabeel: Klaviyo, Loox, AftersellIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review. ⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Browse through the tools recommended by Nabeel 👇Aftersales: https://apps.shopify.com/aftersell Loox: https://apps.shopify.com/loox Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/ Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 195#195 Tom Hollings From Different Drop: How Different Drop Manages Thousands of Wine Products
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. From expert tips, to real-life success stories, our podcast is the ultimate destination for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to upskill themselves. This show is sponsored by Budai Media, a leading retention marketing agency that’s helped over 150+ customer obsessed brands grow. Our founder Daniel, created the podcast to share the unique perspective and learnings experienced business owners have with the rest of the world.Visit our website to discover more about the expansive world of retention marketing. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ If you've ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of inventory, you're not alone.Inventory management can be a challenging task,But it can also take your business to a whole new league if done masterfully. And that’s where our guest for today, Tom Hollings comes in. As the co-founder of one of Australia’s biggest wine retail outlets, he’s no stranger to the world of inventory management. His brand Different Drop works with over 1400 wineries, spread across 200+ regions from around the globe, and they’ve sold over 1 million + wines. Click on the link below to learn more about the brand:https://www.differentdrop.com/ So get your glasses ready, and join us as we uncork Tom’s secret to success in this episode of The Ecom Show.Here are a few highlights from this episode:🍷Different Drops journey as a brand in the last 10 years🍷Strategies to manage an e-com store with a large inventory🍷The key to working with hundreds of suppliers🍷Advertising landscape in the alcohol industry 🍷Tips to differentiate yourself as a retailer 🍷How to creatively showcase your products. Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 194#194 Johnpaul Manning From INSULATION4LESS LTD: Transforming The Way Builders Shop Online
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. Get real-life lessons, tips, and insights into the e-commerce industry from homegrown brands that have paved their way to success across all niches. Hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media - a top retention marketing agency, this podcast is one of his many efforts in creating an engaging business community for thriving entrepreneurs. Click the link below to learn more about our agency:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ When it comes to things like building supplies, most people still think of just local brick-and-mortar stores.But like everything else, even this traditional industry has moved online. Hear more about thriving in this industry from our guest: Johnpaul Manning. He’s the founder of six different e-commerce stores that provide building materials, and the cheapest insulation materials, to both the US and UK markets. As one of the leading online suppliers in this niche, he provides a unique insight into what it takes to succeed in this industry, and lends us his expertise on dropshipping, customer-satisfaction, and customer retention.Join us in this episode to learn more about: ✅ How INUSLATION4LESS launched its way to success after the 2008 crash✅ Challenges of building a building supplies store online✅ Johnpaul’s secret to running six successful websites✅ The key differences between US and European markets✅ Tips for maintaining high customer satisfaction with the dropshipping model✅Customer Retention and email marketing in the e-commerce construction spaceVisit Johnpaul Manning’s websites to learn more about his businesses: www.insulation4us.com www.roofing4us.comwww.insulation4less.co.ukwww.build4less.co.ukwww.tiles4less.co.ukwww.building-supplies-online.co.uk⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 193#193 Michael Jackness From Ecom Crew: Scaling Multiple Business Using Amazon FBA
Hey Budai Nation, Ready to uncover the secrets successful businesses use, to scale your own e-commerce brand to all new heights? Tune in to The Ecom Show, an e-commerce podcast, dedicated to bringing you real-world tips, strategies, and success stories from some of the coolest brands in the game. This show is created and hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. A top retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce brands fuel their business with personalized SMS and email marketing strategies. Budai Media has worked with 150+ happy e-commerce brands, and made over $50M+ in additional sales revenue. Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ We’ve got the king of all trades - Michael Jackness, here with us today to share with us his secret to successfully scaling 5 businesses. With over 20+ years of experience under his belt, he is a true e-commerce expert who has sold tens of millions of dollars worth of products and hundreds of thousands of individual items. He co-created Ecom Crew, a thriving e-commerce community that provides invaluable insights through their active blog, and widely-successful podcast with over 500+ episodes.Click on the link below to learn more about him: https://www.ecomcrew.com/Join us in this episode to learn more about:✅ Michael’s e-commerce success stories✅ Amazon FBA strategies to grow your e-com brand✅ Digital marketing tips for e-commerce brands✅ Challenges of scaling a brand and how to overcome them✅ Emerging e-commerce trends such as AI.Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 192#192 Yong-Soo Chung from Urban EDC: How Urban EDC Stands Out in a Crowded Market of Everyday Carry Brands
Hey Budai Nation, Curious about how viral e-commerce brands, and successful businesses run their e-commerce stores? Tune in to The Ecom Show. Your go-to destination for uncovering the strategies, tips, and learnings that have helped real-world entrepreneurs make it big with their brand.This show is sponsored by our host Daniel Budai’s company, Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that helps customer obsessed businesses scale their e-com store with personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. Click here to learn more about our agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ From wallets and fidget-toys, to notebooks and pocket-knives, You can find everything you need to shoot your next what’s in my bag video at our guest’s e-com store. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Yong-Soo Chung, the man behind Urban EDC, the brand that creates viral everyday products. Short for Urban Everyday Carry, this brand carries a versatile and diverse range of everyday items like flashlights, knives, wallets, bottle-openers and more. With a focus on design and aesthetics, they’ve managed to create a thriving community of 169k+ followers on Instagram. Join us in this episode as we discuss how this brand uses exclusive weekly social media gear drops, and other creative strategies to create buzz around their products.Visit their website to learn more about their products: Here are a few key highlights from this episode: ✅Yong-Soo Chung’s motivation for starting Urban EDC✅Importance of building a strong brand identity✅Branding tips for brands with an extensive product line✅How to leverage social media for product launches✅Tips for driving social media traffic to emails. Did you find our podcast helpful? We'd love to hear from you! Please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us provide the best possible content for our listeners.As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetIf you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms! Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 191#191 Carlo Edoardo Ferraris From Rolling Square: The Secret To This Minimal Tech Company’s Design Success
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The Ecom Show- the ultimate destination for discovering the latest news, tips, and trends from the world of e-commerce.This show was created by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that’s generated $50M+ additional sales revenue for 150+ brands through their personalized email and SMS marketing strategies.This podcast aims to share inspiring stories and actionable tips from brands across the world with other aspiring e-commerce enthusiasts.Visit our website to learn more about the agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Tired of tangled wires and bulky tech gadgets cluttering your workspace?Meet Rolling Square - a minimalist tech company that designs gadgets that solve your everyday tech issues. They’re the company behind the world’s smallest keychain power bank Tau, which has also been recognized by CES Innovator Awards 2021 for its sleek and functional design. Aside from this, the Swiss company also boasts a wide variety of other functional tech products like cables, chargers, and phone holders that help you organize and get more out of your workspace.Founded in 2014, this brand is one of the early innovators in the minimalist tech space. By using crowdfunding as a means to gauge customer needs and interest, Rolling Square has been able to understand design and innovate in a way that truly resonates with their audience. Join us in this episode as we speak to the co-founder of the brand - Carlo Edoardo Ferraris, about everything from crowdfunding to innovative design.Visit their website to learn more about them: https://rollingsquare.com/ Join Daniel and Carlo as they discuss:✅Inspiration behind starting the brand✅How to use crowdfunding to pioneer a customer-first approach✅An overview of their past product launches, and plans for the future✅The brand’s design process and mission ✅How to deal with competitors imitation ✅Carlo’s advice to other entrepreneursWe hope you enjoyed this episode. If you found it helpful, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us provide you with the best possible content.As a special thank you, we have also included the link to our 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup.You can access it by clicking on the following link: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet If you want to learn more about e-commerce and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, be sure to follow me and my agency on all our other platforms!Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 190#190 Tanner Leatherstein From Pegai: How Pegai Turns Customers Into Lifelong Community Members
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show! Your all access pass to everything e-commerce. Uncover the latest tips, strategies, and insights about e-commerce from the best of the best in the industry. This show is sponsored by Budai Media - #1 e-commerce retention marketing agency.Our host and founder Daniel launched this podcast as a way to share real-world e-com success stories with other e-com enthusiasts. Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Ever wondered what that $2,000 bag from your favorite high-end brand is actually worth? When it comes to leather, high-end doesn’t always translate to high quality. Fortunately, we have craftsman: Tanner Leatherstein here with us to help us uncover what high-end brands are hiding about their hide products. Tanner is the founder of Pegai. An authentic leather brand that crafts premium quality leather goods. He crafted his first bag at the young age of 5, and he’s been spreading the joy and knowledge of leather goods ever since. In fact, his Tik-Tok videos have over 700,000+ views! He also has a community called the Tanner’s Club, where he shares his wealth of knowledge about the leather industry with other enthusiasts in the industry, and helps them learn how to distinguish between high-end and high-quality leather. Click on the link below to learn more about him: https://www.tannerleatherstein.com Shop from collection: https://www.pegai.com/ Join us in this episode to learn more about Tanner’s inspiration behind starting Pegai, his approach to social-entrepreneurship, and the markers to differentiate between high-quality and high-end leather. Here are some key highlights from today’s episode:✅Pegai’s origin story ✅The importance of high-quality leather, and how to identify it✅Pegai’s secret to creating a loyal community✅The brand’s social mission✅Tanner’s advice to new business owners. Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 189#189 Toby From Pony Jet: From Social Media to Sales: The Secrets of Pony Jet’s Viral Marketing Success
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show. An e-commerce enthusiast's safe space for discovering the latest news, updates, and stories from the industry. This show is sponsored by Budai Media - a leading e-commerce retention marketing agency that’s helped over 150 brands generate a whopping $50M+ in additional sales revenue through their personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. Hosted by our founder Daniel Budai, this show provides a platform for e-com specialists and brands to share their unique experiences and learnings with the rest of the world. Learn more about our brand by clicking on the link below:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Did you know that 2 out of 3 users are likely to buy something when they’re on TikTok? Users on this popular platform are also twice as likely as users of traditional social platforms to recommend a product or service they’ve discovered on the app. Giddy up, because we’ve got Toby Gilbey, the founder of Pony Jet, here with us today to talk about the secrets to TikTok marketing. Pony Jet is a pet care brand that creates convenient spray-on shampoos for horses and dogs. With over 20,000 shining reviews, 2 million+ TikTok views, and over 20 million Instagram views, this brand has galloped its way to success and found its way into the hearts of the equestrian community in the short span of 2.5 years. Do you want to know something even more impressive? Founder Toby Gilbey has accomplished all of this at the tender age of 19. Try out their unique range of products at 10% off with the code: DANIEL10Click on the link below to claim your special discount and learn more about Pony Jet’s viral success: https://theponyjet.com/ Join us in this episode to learn more about the heartfelt story behind Toby’s inspiration for starting Pony Jet, and the secret to his TikTok and social media success. Here are a few key highlights from today’s episode: ✅Toby's inspiration behind starting Pony Jet✅Achieving viral success on social media✅The key to building a successful ecommerce brand✅How affiliate marketing helps pet brands stand out✅Toby’s advice to other young entrepreneurs looking to venture into the world of e-commerce ⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 188#188 Cody Soodeen From Kara Water: This Brand Creates Water Out Of Thin Air
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - your oasis for enriching yourself with the latest tips, learnings, and hacks from the unique experiences of e-commerce experts, and brand stories. Speaking of oasis, our guest for today has a very interesting product that can create water out of air. But before we get to that, we’d like to take a hot minute to introduce ourselves.The Ecom Show is created and sponsored by Budai Media. A leading retention marketing agency that’s worked with 150+ e-commerce brands to grow their customer lifetime value through personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. In the last five years, Budai Media has generated over $50M+ in additional sales revenue for their clients. Hosted by Daniel Budai, The Ecom Show is one of Budai Media’s many ventures focused at helping e-commerce entrepreneurs grow. Visit Budai Media to learn more about our agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ The water you’re drinking could be more toxic than the people you’re meeting! It’s sad but with all the chemicals, toxins, and other pollutants tap water isn’t what it used to be. And while other water dispenser companies are scrambling to filter out all of these harmful elements from your precious water. Kara is doing something completely revolutionary, they’re creating water out of thin air. Founded by Cody Soodeen, Kara Water is the world’s first brand to create air-to-water dispensers with mineral-rich 9.2pH alkaline water. With just a simple plug-in, this product can produce up to 10 liters of pure, healthy, and great-tasting water every day. And that’s not all. Their water is infused with 7 rare minerals that not only purify your water, but also enhances it with minerals that promote healthy bones, cleaner skin, and an alkaline diet. Their innovative and cutting-edge technology has raised over 1M+ Euros through Indiegogo, and garnered praise and recognition on The Today Show. Join us in this episode to learn more about the origins of this unique brand, and their journey to viral success. Click on the link below to learn more about Kara Water 👇https://www.karawater.com/ Here are a few highlights from today’s episode: ✅How you can make your own water ✅The story of how this brand raised 1M Euros through Indiegogo✅The science behind the seven rare minerals✅The Today Show Feature: Kara Water's Rise to Fame✅The brand's expansion into the Japanese Markets and plans for the future Thank you for tuning in to this episode of our podcast.If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving us a review on your preferred podcast platform. Your feedback helps us continue to provide engaging and informative content.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 187#187 Chelsea Berman From Blossom Media: Optimize Your Paid Social Media eCom Strategy
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we share the passion and joy of e-commerce with entrepreneurs and businesses around the world. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, founder of Budai Media, a leading e-commerce retention marketing agency that’s generated over $50M in revenue for 150+ brands through targeted email and SMS marketing strategies.Are you looking to get more out of your social media ads? If so, you won't want to miss this episode of The Ecom Show. Our special guest today is social media expert, podcaster, and digital marketing coach Chelsea Berman, the founder of Blossom Media, an Australian digital marketing agency that works with e-commerce brands to help them unlock their full potential through customer acquisition. In addition to running Blossom Media, Chelsea also helps entrepreneurs grow through her digital marketing crash course and her own e-commerce podcast called eCommerce Brand Builders.Be sure to visit Blossom Media to learn more about the agency and subscribe to Chelsea's podcast for even more valuable insights.Visit Blossom Media: https://blossommedia.com.au/Subscribe to Chelsea's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ecommerce-brand-builders/id1583883933Join us as Chelsea shares her wealth of knowledge and answers all of our burning questions about paid marketing and customer acquisition. In this episode, we'll be diving into the latest social media trends, as well as discussing best practices to optimize your campaigns. Tune in to learn more about: ✅How organic and paid social media marketing go hand in hand.✅The power of multichannel social media marketing.✅How to optimize your Google Ads and Facebook Ads for better results.✅The role of organic social media management in growing your e-commerce business.✅Best practices for creating engaging TikTok and Pinterest ads for e-commerce.We hope this episode brings you a step closer to mastering your social media ads and taking your e-commerce business to the next level!If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 186#186 Jacob Ross From Pebble Post: How to Use Direct Mail to Stand Out, Connect, and Succeed
Hey Budai Nation, Ready to take your e-commerce business to the next level? Join our host and founder, Daniel Budai, as he brings you the latest stories, insights, and developments from the world of e-commerce, one new brand at a time. This show is brought to you by Budai Media, a retention marketing agency that’s helped over 150+ brands thrive and increase their customer lifetime value through email and SMS. Visit the website to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Is direct mail marketing dead? Find out with Pebble Post CEO Jacob Ross, on today’s episode of The Ecom Show.In a world where everything’s moved online, a reminder of something tangible can be one of the best ways for a brand to get noticed. Pebble Post combines the old-school charm of sending physical letters, with the modern-day analytical tools, seamless logistics, and cutting-edge technology needed to thrive in a fast-paced e-com environment. This unique marketing platform helps brands send targeted letters to their customers and earns them a 5-50x ROI on their ad spending. Click on the link below to learn more about Pebble Post: https://www.pebblepost.com/ Here are a few highlights from today’s episode: ✅Jacob’s professional journey before becoming the CEO of Pebble Post✅The story of Pebble Post and their approach to programmatic direct mail marketing✅Examples of successful direct mail campaigns executed by Pebble Post✅How to create a successful direct mail campaign, including targeting, messaging, and design tips ✅Pebble Post’s data-driven approach to direct mail marketing✅Direct mail vs digital marketing: comparing the pros and consThank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 185#185 Rick Cesari: Master The Art Of Direct Response Advertising
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, your one stop for discovering exciting stories, valuable insights, and the latest trends in the world of e-commerce. This show is produced by Budai Media, a leading retention marketing agency that’s worked with 150+ e-commerce brands, and generated over 50M+ in additional revenue. Our host and founder, Daniel Budai started The Ecom Show as a means to share his passion for learning and all things e-commerce with the rest of the world. Visit Budai Media to learn more about about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Our guest today is Rick Cesari, a seasoned e-commerce expert with more than three decades of experience in direct-to-consumer marketing. He's the mastermind behind some of the most successful infomercial campaigns in history, and has worked with dozens of top brands like George Foreman Grill, Juiceman, Sonicare, OxiClean, Clarisonic, Rug Doctor, Momentus Golf, and GoPro. Apart from this, Rick has also successfully authored two very insightful e-commerce books. In this episode, we'll be talking to Rick about his proven strategies for building successful ecommerce brands and driving sales. So whether you're a seasoned ecommerce pro or just getting started, you won't want to miss this conversation. Visit Rick’s website to learn more about him:https://rickcesari.com/ Here are some key highlights from this episode: ✅Examples of successful clients Rick Cesari has worked with, including GoPro and skincare brands✅The importance of building a strong online foundation for DTC brands✅The role of TV ads in driving brand awareness and sales✅Other marketing channels that can help DTC brands grow, such as email marketing and remarketing✅The importance of trusting analytics when evaluating the success of a marketing campaign✅Creative strategies for standing out in a crowded E-commerce marketThank you for listening to this episode. We hope you found it insightful and valuable. If you did, we kindly ask that you leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and bring you the best content possible.⭐Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 184#184 Kat and Phoebe From Ettitude: Balancing Profit and Purpose With Eco Entrepreneurship
Hey Budai Nation,Before we start, our guests for today have something very special lined up for YOU! Experience the comfort and sustainability of our guest’s bedding and loungewear products with a special discount! Use code BUDAI25 at checkout to receive $25 off on purchases of $150 or more.Step into the exciting world of e-commerce with The Ecom Show, and uncover the latest trends, stories, and learnings from some of the most inspiring and unique brands in the game. Hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media, this podcast is an invigorating space to learn more about e-commerce. For those of you that are new here, Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses unlock their full potential through email and SMS marketing. Click on the link below to learn more about Budai Media:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Looking for a brand that will help you sleep better? Meet Phoebe Yu and Kat De, the co-founders of Ettitude. Ettitude is a B-Corp-certified fabric innovation company that designs sustainable sleep and bedding accessories. Their unique Clean Bamboo products not only provide luxury comfort but also use 500x less water than cotton. Their range of ultra-luxe and soft products combined with the brand's purpose-driven approach to prioritize the planet and people over profit are guaranteed to help you sleep better.Tune into this episode to learn more about Phoebe and Kat’s journey of building a sustainable brand from the ground up, and Ettitude’s challenges, achievements, and opportunities across the way. Visit their website to learn more: https://www.ettitude.com/ Here are some highlights from today’s episode:✅Introduction to Ettitude and their focus on environmentally friendly sleeping and bedroom products✅How Ettitude navigated their fulfillment issue during Covid ✅Ettitude stood out in the sustainable bedding space ✅The landscape of sustainable bedding changed over the last 9 years✅Challenges and opportunities faced by sustainable companies✅The role of certifications such as B Corp in showcasing a company's commitment to sustainabilityIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 183#183 Xi-Huang From Comfort Space Co: From Campus To Start-Up Turning Ideas Into Reality
Step into the exciting world of e-commerce with The Ecom Show—a podcast series that features inspiring stories, expert insights, and powerful strategies from the most innovative brands in the game. The Ecom Show is hosted and sponsored by Daniel Budai who is also the founder of a leading retention marketing agency called Budai Media. Inspired by how much he has personally learned from working closely with 150+ brands, Daniel started The Ecom Show as a way to share e-commerce stories, strategies, and insights with a broader audience. As the founder of the #1 e-commerce retention marketing agency that helps businesses increase their customer lifetime value by 25-50%, Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the show. Click on the link below to learn more about Budai Media:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Not all great entrepreneurial stories come from college dropouts, some come from talented college students that master the art of business while pursuing their education. Our guest for today is one such inspiring entrepreneur.We’re thrilled to welcome Xi Huang, the co-founder of Comfort Space Co, to The Ecom Show. Comfort Space Co is an innovative start-up that invented the world’s first cushion designed to help you lie on your stomach The Prone cushion has a unique design that provides support for the neck and chest areas, which helps relieve pressure and prevent soreness. Visit their website to learn more about the product: https://pronecushion.com/ Join us in today’s episode as we discuss Xi Huang’s inspiration and journey behind designing the Prone Cushion, along with the challenges and opportunities that come with being a young entrepreneur in college. Here are some key highlights from today’s episode: ✅The inspiration behind starting Prone Cushion ✅Crowdfunding success story on IndieGoGo and Kickstarter✅Email marketing strategies to build a successful startup with a low number of products✅Elon Musk inspired 5-minute approach to higher productivity✅Xi Huang’s advice to other college students looking to start a businessIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 182#182 Russell Alexeev From Diskko: How Diskko Turns Influencers Into Entrepreneurs
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - your go-to podcast for discovering exciting stories, humble people, and innovative lessons from some of the biggest, brightest, and most unique e-commerce brands out there. This show is hosted and sponsored by Daniel Budai, the founder of the #1 e-commerce retention marketing agency Budai Media. Budai Media has been the go-to retention marketing agency for 150+ e-commerce brands. They have been helping brands increase their customer lifetime value for the past 5 years and can help you hit the ground running with your own tailor-made retention strategy in just 21 days. Click on the link below to learn more about Budai Media:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ From makeup gurus to fitness coaches, influencers are taking the world by storm with their unique perspectives and loyal followings. While most entrepreneurs look at influencers as powerful personalities to promote their brand, our guest for today realized that influencers are the brand themselves, which led to him launching Diskko. We’re very excited to welcome Russell Alexeev, the co-founder of Diskko, to The Ecom Show. Diskko is a brand launchpad that helps influencers create their own merchandise. Russell and his partners provide influencers with the product development and logistical support they need to hit the ground running with their own custom apparel brand. In this episode, Russell shares the story of how he started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 12 and the behind-the-scenes of running a brand launchpad for influencers. Visit Diskko to learn more about this custom apparel one-stop shop: https://www.diskko.com/ Here are a few highlights from today’s episode: ✅How Russell Started His First Business at Age 12✅His Story Behind Launching Diskko✅How Diskko Helps Influencers Create Their Own Merchandise Line✅How Russell’s Challenges With Inventory Management Inspired Him Into Custom Apparel ✅Russell’s Plans for Expanding Diskko’s Product Line ✅Russell’s Advice to Influencers Looking To Monetize Their AudienceIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#181 David from Madison Style: Madison Style’s Evolution From Luxury Boutique to In-House Luxury Brand
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, a podcast that gives you an exclusive look into the world of e-commerce through the real-life stories and experiences of entrepreneurs and e-commerce professionals. This show is hosted and sponsored by the founder of Budai Media, Daniel Budai. With 5+ years of experience, a roster of 150+ happy clients, and over $50M+ in additional sales revenue Budai Media is one of the leading retention marketing agencies for e-commerce brands out there. Visit Budai Media: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Mui Mui - they’re all names that spring to our mind when someone says luxury. But there was a time when finding these brands in the US market was a luxury in itself. Joining us today is the man who introduced US customers to the world of luxury fashion - David Assil. David is the founder of Madison Style and he’s been in the fashion industry for the last 33 years. Madison Style is one of LA’s oldest luxury resale boutiques. In fact, he was one of the very first people to bring iconic brands like Prada and Dior to the US market. However, as the years went by and the competition got denser, David realized the need to pivot. Today’s episode is all about how David swiftly transformed from luxury retail to in-house manufacturing and direct-to-consumer sales. Join David and Daniel as they discuss how this shift has helped Madison Style maintain greater control over their products and offer customers a more personalized experience. The challenges of navigating the ever-changing landscape of fashion, and the precision and foresight that goes into building a luxury fashion brand. Visit their website to learn more about this brand: https://www.madisonstyle.com/ Here are some highlights from today’s episode:✅History and Evolution of Madison Style as a Fashion Brand✅Challenges and Opportunities of the Fashion Industry, Both Historically and in the Present Day✅Decision to Shift From Boutique Retail to In-House Manufacturing and Direct-To-Consumer Sales✅Importance of Quality Control and Attention to Detail in Fashion Manufacturing✅Role of Branding, Marketing, and Customer Experience in Building a Successful Luxury Fashion Brand✅Lessons Learned From Madison Style’s Journey, Including Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Fashion IndustryBefore you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 180#180 Alex Miller From Baabuk: This Swiss Brand Built a Global Presence With Just 7 People
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The E-com Show! A place where we bring you exciting real-life stories of success from e-commerce businesses from around the world. We release four weekly episodes featuring notable e-commerce professionals and entrepreneurs from different niches to bring you a wide variety of e-commerce-focused content that can help your brand grow. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. A leading e-commerce retention marketing agency that provides personalized email and SMS strategies to help brands increase their customer lifetime value by 25-50%. Visit Budai Media to learn more about the agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Speaking of global businesses, we have a unique story lined up for you today. We’d like to welcome our guest Alex Miller, the head of global e-commerce and digital growth at Baabuk to our show. Baabuk is a unique shoe brand crafting premium and ethical wool sneakers and boots for the last 10 years. The story of how this brand runs its team is just as unique and fascinating as its product itself. Baabuk caters to an international market with a global team of just 7 people. Uncover the story behind how Baabuk created a purpose-driven and sustainable global business with such a lean team in today’s episode of The Ecom Show.Visit Baabuk’s website to learn more about their products:https://www.baabuk.com/ Here are some key highlights from today’s episode: ✅How Baabuk Built an International Brand With Just 7 People ✅Marketing Challenges for a Sustainable Brand✅How Marketing Strategies Differ in the US vs in Europe✅The Importance of Data Analytics and Surveys in eCommerce ✅Baabuk’s Go-to Tech Stack ✅Baabuk’s Approach to Email and SMS Marketing✅Alex Miller’s Advice to Other E-Commerce Owners and Marketers Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode please make sure to leave us a review. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 179#179 Malte Ehlers From Hyggins: Tips To Succeed In The Pet Industry
Hey Budai Nation, Before we get started, our guest for today has a special competition for all of our subscribers. Win FREE pet products by answering this simple question: “What’s the story behind Malte naming his brand Hyggins?” Email your answer to [email protected] to stand a chance to win. Welcome to The Ecom Show! Your ultimate destination for all things e-commerce. Each week, we bring you four new episodes filled with expert insights and advice by some of the most inspiring e-commerce marketers and entrepreneurs in the world of e-commerce. This show is sponsored by Budai Media, a trusted retention marketing agency that’s worked with over 150 e-commerce brands and generated over $50M+ in additional sales revenue. Visit Budai Media to learn more about the agency: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Join Daniel, our podcast host, and Malte from pet lifestyle brand Hyggins to discuss what it takes to succeed in the competitive field of pet lifestyle products. Hyggins is a pet brand that creates premium dog beds designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. Their unique designs and high-quality materials provide a cozy space for your furry friend to rest and rejuvenate. In this episode, Malte shares his insights on starting an e-commerce business in the pet industry and defines the key roles in building a strong brand identity. He also emphasizes how he differentiated his brand in a competitive market by creating a positive customer experience, and customer retention. Apart from this, the episode also focuses on email marketing strategies, Black Friday sales, and the challenges of selling products for pets. Click here to visit Hyggins: https://www.hyggins.pet/ Here are some highlights for today’s episode: ✅The Brand’s Origin Story ✅Why Micro-Influencers Work Well for the Pet Industry✅How the Pet Industry Has Been Affected Post-Pandemic ✅Retention Marketing Tips for a Product With a Long Life-Cycle✅Creating a Positive Customer Experience✅Malte’s #1 Advice for Aspiring Business OwnersThanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode please make sure to leave us a review. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 178#178 Angela Clark From Patagonia: Leadership Lessons From One of the Biggest Socially Conscious Brands
Hey Budai Nation,I’m thrilled to announce that we’ll be speaking with Angela Clark from Patagonia on this episode of The Ecom Show. With over 50 years of experience under its belt, this three-billion-dollar brand is one of the biggest names in the outdoor clothing industry.You may have heard of them back in 2022, when the founder Yvon Chouinard, took the world by surprise by announcing his retirement news. He transferred 98% of the company to a non-profit entity called Holdfast Collective, which will oversee that the company’s annual profit, about $100 million per year, will be used to support the fight against climate change. The other 2% has been retained by Patagonia Purpose Trust, an entity overseen by members of the family, and a group of close advisors to ensure that the company makes good on its decision to be socially responsible. Patagonia’s success can be attributed to its unwavering commitment to social responsibility and thoughtful leadership. We’re extremely delighted to welcome Angela Clark, the head of the digital studio at Patagonia, to this episode of The Ecom Show. Angela has worked for several iconic American brands like True Religion and Levi Strauss prior to her role at Patagonia. In this episode, we will be discussing her expertise in digital and e-commerce marketing, and explore the leadership approach behind Patagonia’s global success. Click here to visit Patagonia ⬇️https://www.patagonia.com/home/ Before we get started, here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners! Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. In the last 5 years, we have worked with over 150+ companies and generated over 50M+ in additional sales revenue. Click here to visit Budai Media ⬇️https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Here are some highlights from today’s episode: ✅ Patagonia’s History and Background as an Outdoor Clothing Brand ✅ Angela Clark’s Experience in Digital and eCommerce Strategy✅ The Impact of the Pandemic on Patagonia’s Digital Marketing Strategy✅ Patagonia’s Messaging Around Social Issues✅ The Role of Mentors and Managers in Encouraging Risk-Taking and Sustainability at Patagonia✅ Patagonia’s Approach to Creating Engaging Content That Aligns With Their Values✅ Advice for Other Companies Looking To Build Their Brand OnlineBefore you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 177#177 Jeremiah Curvers From Polysleep: How This Canada-Based Mattress Company Is Changing the Sleep Game
Hey Budai Nation,Welcome to The Ecom Show! The ecommerce podcast where we speak to industry experts and entrepreneurs to learn about their successes, struggles, and strategies for building thriving online businesses.Before we start, we’d like to take a quick minute to introduce our sponsors: Budai Media.Budai Media is a retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host Daniel Budai. With over 5+ years of industry experience, a global team of email marketing specialists, expert designers, and creative copywriters, it’s the #1 retention marketing agency for e-commerce businesses. They’ve worked with 150+ happy clients and generated over $50M+ in additional revenue, and are one of Klaviyo’s gold partner agencies. Visit Budai Media to learn more about the agency. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Ever wondered what goes behind creating the dream mattress? Join our host Daniel Budai and the founder of Canadian Mattress brand Polysleep, Jeremiah Curvers as they discuss the science, cutting-edge technology, and experiments that go behind designing the perfect mattress. Jeremiah founded Polysleep after enduring a serious injury that put him on bed rest for several months. Frustrated by the discomfort his mattress gave him after spending long hours in bed, he was determined to create a more comfortable, and pleasurable sleep experience for people. Jeremiah conducted research and studied the science behind sleep to create the dream mattress.Visit Polysleep to learn more about their dream mattresses.https://polysleep.ca/ Tune into this episode to learn more about: ✅Jeremiah’s Journey of Trial and Error✅How Polysleep Has Grown in the Last Six Years ✅The R&D That Went Behind Creating Polysleeps Mattresses✅Polysleeps Unique Approach to SEO and Affiliate Marketing✅The Importance of Creating Valuable Content for Your Brand ✅Retention vs. Referral Marketing for Brands With a Long Product Cycle✅Top eCommerce Apps Jeremiah and His Team Use ✅Jeremiah’s Advice to Business Owners Selling High-Value ItemsIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 176#176 Spencer Rascon From MyRoots: The Business Behind Handmade Wooden Rings
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - a podcast series that brings you the latest tips, strategies, and insider secrets from the world of e-commerce by getting up and personal with brands. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. With a roster of 150+ happy clients and a mind-blowing $50M+ in extra sales, Budai Media is the absolute best at retention marketing for e-commerce brands. Click on the link below to visit Budai Media: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ We’re joined today by Spencer Rascon, the CEO of MyRoots, a very unique jewelry brand that takes sustainability to another level by creating handmade wooden rings. Spencer first ventured into the art of crafting wooden rings as a DIY project for surprising his then-girlfriend (/now wife). However, what started out as a hobby soon turned into a full-blown profitable jewelry brand. https://myrootsjewelry.store/ Tune into this episode to learn more about: ✅How Spencer Started a Wooden Ring Business From His Bedroom✅How Entrepreneurship Contests Helped Spencer Get into the Business Mindset ✅MyRoots’ Journey From Squarespace to Etsy to Shopify ✅MyRoots’ Approach to Digital Marketing ✅Spencer’s Biggest Mentors in the eCommerce World ✅Spencer’s Advice to New eCommerce Business OwnersIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 175#175 Héctor Loyola From Qactus: Using Technology To Build A Zero Waste Corporate Gifting Business
Hey Budai Nation, Did you know that the world produces over 400 million tonnes of plastic waste each year? While most products contribute to this growing number, we’ve found a business out there that actually uses all this waste to create something unique and personalized. Welcome to The Ecom Show, the e-commerce podcast you can't miss, hosted by Daniel Budai, the brains behind Budai Media. With more than 150 happy clients and a whopping $50M in extra sales revenue, Budai Media is your go-to retention marketing agency. Join us as we dive into email and SMS marketing tips to skyrocket your revenue and build amazing customer relationships!Click on the link below to visit Budai Media:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Our guest for today is the founder of Qactus: Héctor Loyola. Based out of Chile, Qactus is a one-of-a-kind business that uses plastic waste to manufacture 3D plastic filaments. They then use this filament to create a host of unique and personalized corporate gifts made out of 100% recycled plastic. Click on the link below to visit Qactus: https://qactus.cl/ Join our founder, Daniel, and Hector as they discuss: ✅Hector’s Inspiration Behind Starting Qactus ✅How Qactus Uses Recycled Plastic and 3D Printers to Create Customized Products ✅How to Use monday.com and Google Ads to Capture B2B Leads ✅Strategies to Sell Your Gifting Products in Off-Season ✅Qactus’ Digital Marketing StrategyIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 174#174 Vitalijus Majorovas From Pulsetto: This Company Got Fully Funded On Indiegogo In Just 1 Day
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show - your go-to podcast for all things e-commerce. Join us for exclusive interviews with business owners, marketing professionals, and industry experts. This podcast is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media, the #1 e-commerce retention marketing agency that has helped more than 150+ e-commerce brands achieve over $50 million in additional sales revenue.Visit Budai Media to learn more about our services: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ We’re joined today by the co-founder of Pulsetto: Vitalijus Majorovas. Pulsetto designs wearable technology that uses revolutionary science to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress and anxiety. With over 700 happy customers and an Indiegogo campaign that got fully funded in under 24 hours, Vitalijus has some very interesting stories lined up for us in today's episode. Visit Pulsetto to learn more about their brand: https://pulsetto.tech/ Here are a few key highlights from today’s episode:✅Vitalijus’ Journey Before Starting Pulsetto✅The Importance of Accepting and Pivoting From Failure ✅How Pulsetto Helps You Calm Down and Sleep Better✅Why Vitalijus Chose to Start With Indiegogo Instead of Building an eCom Store ✅The Story of How Pulsetto Generated a Six-Figure Revenue Through Indiegogo✅Pulsetto’s Plans to Scale in the Coming Years ✅Pulsetto’s Challenge With Building Credibility and How They Overcame It✅Vitalijus’s Advice to Businesses Looking To Raise Funds Through CrowdfundingIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. ⭐️Bonus: Click on the link below to access our special 50-point email marketing cheat sheet for FREE. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetWe also have over 170+ episodes with guests from around the e-commerce world. Check these out by clicking on the link below:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastI’d love to stay in touch with you. Find me on:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 173#173 Franklin Fala From Swiftronics: Combining Digital and Physical Realms
Hey Budai Nation,Confused whether you should be selling online or offline?Tune into today’s episode of The Ecom Show to learn all about the power of hybrid selling. While most businesses struggle to find which platform works best, Swiftronics swiftly uses the power of both channels to boost sales for their tech business. We’ve got Franklin Fala, the co-founder of Swiftronics Inc joining us for today's episode. With over 10 years of retail and wholesale experience in selling electronics, Swiftronics is one of the leading distributors of consumer technology products in Canada. They offer a wide range of products including smartphones, laptops, and accessories from top brands like Apple, Samsung, and more. Visit Swiftronics to learn more about their website:https://swiftronics.caBefore we get started, we’d like to take a quick minute to introduce the agency behind The Ecom Show. Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. Budai Media helps businesses hyper-scale with the help of personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns. In the last 5 years, we have worked with over 150+ companies and generated over 50M+ in additional sales revenue. Join us as we learn more about how Swiftronics leverages the power of both retail and e-commerce to stand out in the Canadian market. Here are some quick highlights from today’s episode: ✅The Inspiring Story of Swiftronics' Journey Over the Last 10 Years✅Why Swiftronics Decided to Venture Into Physical Retail Stores✅How Swiftronics Leveraged the Curbside Pick-Up Feature to Pivot During COVID-19✅How Swiftronics Uses Loyalty Programs to Boost Customer Retention✅Swiftronics Advice to New Entrepreneurs Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. ⭐️Bonus: Click on the link below to access our special 50-point email marketing cheat sheet for FREE. https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet We also have over 170+ episodes with guests from around the e-commerce world. Check these out by clicking on the link below:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastI’d love to stay in touch with you. Find me on:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 172#172 Anna Brakefield From Red Land Cotton: From Cotton Fields To eCommerce
Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to The Ecom Show, where we explore the exciting world of e-commerce through the real-life experiences of brands, e-commerce professionals, and business coaches. Today’s episode is special because we’ve got a heartwarming story that comes straight from the roots of America. We’ve got Anna Brakefield, one of the co-founders of Red Land Cotton. Red Land Cotton is a family-owned business that produces 100% cotton linens made entirely from the cotton produced at their own farm. Tune into this episode to learn more about this heritage family business's journey from cotton fields to e-commerce. Click here to visit Red Land Cotton's website: https://www.redlandcotton.com/ Before we get started, we’d like to take a hot minute to introduce The Ecom Show for all the new listeners out there: The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast series started by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. With over 150+ happy clients and $50M+ in additional sales revenue, Budai Media is the #1 retention marketing agency for e-commerce brands. They offer personalized email and SMS marketing services to help brands turbocharge their revenue, and build better customer relationships. Click here to visit Budai Media's website: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Here are some highlights from today’s episode:✅The story behind Red Land Cotton’s Family Business. ✅How They Expanded From Manufacturing Cotton To Launching A Home Linen Brand. ✅How They Differentiate Their Product From Cheaper Alternatives. ✅Red Land Cotton's Approach To Digital Marketing. ✅Their Advice To eCom Businesses Looking to Sell High Order Value Items. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 171#171 Jason From Floral Decor Imports: The True Power of Wholesale eCommerce
Getting your profit margin crushed by middlemen has to be one of the most frustrating parts of running a wholesale business. It’s no wonder, business owners like Jason are turning to e-commerce to take matters (and their profit margins) into their own hands. Welcome to The Ecom Show! An e-commerce podcast focused on bringing you exclusive interviews with business owners, marketing professionals, and industry experts. This show is sponsored by Budai Media, a leading retention marketing agency that’s worked with over 150+ businesses, and generated over 50M+ in additional sales revenue. Click here to learn more about Budai Media. I’m your host Daniel Budai, and I’m joined today by Jason, the founder of Floral Decor Imports. Floral Decor Imports is a leading manufacturer and importer of pottery goods. With their own manufacturing plant in China, and a global sales and service team the brand has been successfully selling directly to customers for over 10+ years. In this episode, Jason walks us through the journey of being a direct supplier, and the benefits of being able to offer customers factory direct pricing. Click here to visit their website. The internet hasn’t just simplified shopping for retail customers, it’s also opened a whole new world for B2B brands. In the pre-internet era, a product would go through 4 or even 5 middlemen before reaching the end customer. Thanks to e-commerce, manufacturers can now bypass the middleman and sell directly to their customers. Tune in to this episode to learn more about: ✅The Business of Wholesale E-Commerce✅How To Build A Meaningful Relationship With Manufacturers✅Email Marketing For B2B Businesses✅Why Facebook Ads Don’t Work For Wholesalers✅How To Successfully Generate Leads Through Cold-Calling✅How To Apply The Wabi-Sabi Concept Apply To Your Business and LifeIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. It would mean the world to us. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please spare a moment to leave us a nice review! Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.