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Joy Young is the eCommerce and Marketing Manager at Beards & Daisies, sellers of plants and flowers. Founded in 2015, they now sell via their B2C Shopify store which does over 10,000 orders a month, wholesale customers like Dunelm, and have a team dedicated to looking after business customers for everything from corporate gifting and interior design to commercial installations.
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Adding new products strategically Using a phased approach to product launches Investing in technology for project management Making sure teams work together Focusing on the customer and their needsKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[06:28] Expanding customer base with frequently-purchased products.
[08:52] Team structure and what they outsource.
[13:33] Stagger launch phases for continuous promotional opportunities.
[14:23] Prioritize action, iterate quickly, embrace imperfection.
[18:10] Communication and feedback are key elements to success.
[20:46] Houseplants becoming interior decor, not horticulture.
[22:46] Listen to Joy’s Top Tips!
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Ian Leslie is the CMO at US B2B homewares brand Industry West. It all started with Industry West in 2010… now they have a Shopify store and B2B sales reps, with sales of over $20m a year.
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The roles of design and user experience in eCommerce Simplicity enhances customer satisfaction How customization contributes to B2B success Why aligned teams are key to growth The importance of continuous adaptationKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:41] Industry West ecommerce journey: Drupal, Magento, Shopify.
[07:33] Creating bespoke, aesthetic, B2B design experiences effectively.
[09:59] Redesign improved eCommerce site's functionality and aesthetics.
[13:37] July Shopify launched B2B module, enabling customization.
[16:51] Educate teams; align website and sales efforts.
[20:45] Listen to Ian’s Top Tips!
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Warren Jonas is the CEO and co-founder at Wild & Stone sellers of eco-friendly household products.
Founded in 2018, the range now includes over 100 eco-friendly products which they sell via their Shopify store and 1,000 wholesale partners. Sales are now over £1,000,000 a year.
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Starting with a clear mission & vision Using a customer-focused approach Sustainability and quality going hand-in-hand Having a multi-channel strategy Why a lean team structure worksKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:33] Moms influence sustainable product strategy and portfolio expansion.
[09:08] Retail: Prioritize profit to ensure business sustainability.
[09:58] Small core group augmented by agencies and tools.
[13:30] Bamboo toothbrushes popularized eco-friendly products globally.
[16:46] Embrace Amazon's dominance; collaborate, don't compete.
[18:36] Listen to Warren’s Top Tips!
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Amitai Sasson is the VP of eCommerce at Overstock Art, an online art gallery selling reproductions of the great masters and original works. Founded in 2002, they now sell via their custom website, Amazon, and provide drop ship services for large retail partners. Overstock Art now has over 500,000 customers and annual sales of 8 figures.
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The role of SEO in a niche business Diversifying sales channels to reach more customers A different kind of dropshipping The importance of inventory management And why relationships increase traffic and salesKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[03:57] An overview of what Overstock Art sells.
[06:21] Program lets artists sell originals, earn royalties.
[07:37] Shipping costs hinder global art market expansion.
[11:54] Research, outreach, relationships; use LinkedIn, services.
[17:55] Plan ahead, hold stock, competitive advantage gained.
[20:58] Listen to Amitai’s Top Tips!
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Once upon a time, Lucy Bloomfield ran her own eCommerce skincare business and achieved crazy levels of growth. And since 2018 she’s been helping other business owners to achieve huge leaps in sales without allowing the rest of the business to fall apart.
Lucy joins us to share her system for doubling sales without slashing prices or ramping up ad spend.
If you’re looking to increase profit, avoid overstock issues, and build long-term, loyal customer relationships, this episode is a must-listen!
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Lucy’s 10-step go-to method for doubling sales—without heavy discountsThe timeline Lucy recommends for planning campaignsThe secret to building urgency and scarcity into your offersWhy storytelling is your best sales tool (and how to use it!)Timing tricks that boost sales—no ad spend requiredWays to escape the “discount death spiral” for goodKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[03:07] Brands should enhance efficiency, strategy, relationships, sales.
[07:23] Luxury brands balance demand without discounting strategies.
[12:59] 10-step process doubling sales campaign success.
[13:46] Strategic decisions needed for business complexity management.
[19:22] Creative business customization and strategic product launches.
[22:27] Store all marketing materials systematically.
[25:36] Cycle syncing aids businesses in monthly cycles.
[29:49] Listen to Lucy’s Top Tips!
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Malina Zarb is the Marketing and eCommerce Director at Zone3, the world’s highest rated triathlon brand. Founded in 2006, Zone3 now sell via their Shopify store and wholesale channels, in total doing £9million a year about 45% of which is DTC.
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What Zone3 is all about How to balance niche markets The importance of community in building and scaling a brand Sustainability and how it works in performance products Nailing the basics and keeping things simpleKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[03:11] Closed business for family, pursued consulting and eCommerce.
[05:55] Focus on two core markets with different products, price points, and communities.
[08:10] Community passion and quality define marketing approach.
[10:06] Invested in grassroots events, clubs, ambassador networks.
[14:28] Balancing opportunities with strategic resource management.
[17:06] Nail basics before adopting new technologies.
[20:14] Launched biodegradable wetsuit; pursuing sustainable innovations.
{21:50] Listen to Malina’s Top Tips!
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Mike Stevens is one of the DTC pioneers, with 8 years at Innocent Drinks back in the 2000s, and then founding good-for-you confectionery brand Peppersmith, which over 10 years he scaled all the way to exit in 2018. He’s also the author of the excellent and bestselling and award-winning book “The Direct to Consumer Playbook: The Stories and Strategies of the Brands that Wrote the DTC Rules”.
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The highs and lows of being an entrepreneur Knowing when to transition your business, or to close it Considering product-market fit Opportunity cost and why it matters Embracing failure as a learning opportunityKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:58] Mike’s take on sustainability, functionality, his Amazon journey, multichannel business.
[12:27] High acquisition costs due to low demand.
[15:03] Real product, timing challenges, consumer purchasing shifts.
[17:46] Running the business was full-time, unfeasible to leave on the side.
[21:17] Considering opportunity cost over easy choices.
[25:10] Passionate about purpose-driven products and consultancy.
[27:05] Listen to Mike’s Top Tips!
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Shri Kanase is the founder of Yoru Marketing, where he and his team run Google Ads and YouTube Ads for some of the biggest eCommerce brands in the world, and have helped 100s of brands scale.
In fact… Yoru Marketing is one of the fastest growing and top rated Google Ads PPC Marketing Agencies in the USA because they’re all about your results.
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Why account structure mattersAll about the TPS approachProduct feed optimisationThe importance of conversion trackingHow to deal with seasonal changesKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:31] Success in Google Ads relies on strategic structure.
[07:38] Optimized product feed crucial for ad success.
[12:23] Focus on high-buying intent for successful campaigns.
[15:09] Test, separate, scale: optimize profitable product campaigns.
[17:22] Focus on training algorithm for right audience.
[19:50] Classify products by different life cycle stages.
[23:02] Customize strategies based on performance and needs.
[27:03] Listen to Shri’s Top Tips!
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Guy Blaskey is the founder at Detrash watches, where he’s on a mission to both create the most efficient eCommerce company possible AND be a force for good by creating sustainable products and supporting 1% for the planet and Surfers Against Sewage.
Guy founded Detrash in January this year and started selling in June exclusively via it’s Shopify store.
Guy was previously on the show talking about his multi-million turnover pet food brand Pooch and Mutt.
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Starting a new business with purpose and passion Practicing proactive sustainability The growing trend of ethical consumerism Disrupting industries with sustainable options Why a small team matters for startupsKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[04:43] Enjoys advisory roles, charity work, and entrepreneurship.
[09:11] Watch provokes sustainable conversations and reminders.
[11:22] Greenwashing in FMCG packaging is really annoying.
[13:26] The more people want recycled products, the more businesses are going to get into recycled materials.
[16:54] Tried limited drops, now using dispatch windows.
[21:00] Helped start business with minimal funds, advised caution.
[22:35] Listen to Guy’s Top Tips!
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Scaling Smarter: How GiftsOnline4U is Transforming the Gift Business with Asgar Dungarwalla
Asgar Dungarwalla is the Founder of GiftsOnline4U, the award winning personalised gift retailer. They sell over 2,500 products via their WooCommerce website, marketplaces, and wholesale to both the B2C and B2B markets. Founded in 2012 they now do £750,000 per year.
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Why personalization is key for GiftsOnline4U How Asgar downsized his team to make them more efficient and effective The importance of building strong ties with outsourced teams Streamlining for profitability How to use AI in an eCommerce businessKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[04:55] Personalisation challenges: wrong info from customers, technology issues.
[08:08] Overseas teams are cost-effective and skilled overall.
[12:02] Focus on productivity over growth for better results.
[14:29] Using AI early can increase business productivity.
[17:58] Perplexity AI is a great search engine.
[22:18] Customized gifts using input-based real-time images.
[25:18] Listen to Asgar’s Top Tips!
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Judith Harvey is the eCommerce lead at Naturisimo, the home of ethical beauty. Founded in 2008 they now sell via their Shopify store with 7-figure sales.
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Naturisimo’s personalization journey The challenge of maintaining Naturisimo’s identity while promoting the brands they carry How to effectively use brand stories Retaining customers through education and brand association What segmentation can do for your businessKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:36] Delivering safe, effective, clean beauty products.
[09:22] Challenges: recruiting, retaining customers; expanding product purchases.
[10:50] Finding product associations to educate and upsell.
[13:15] Balancing brand innovation and customer loyalty.
[19:16] Success based on segmentation.
[20:33] Personalized, journey-based customer engagement and product discovery.
[22:17] Listen to Judith’s Top Tips!
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John Sills is the Author of the ‘leadership book of the year 2023, “The Human Experience: How to make life better for your customers and create a more successful organization”, AND managing partner at The Foundation Growth Consultancy where they help organisations achieve customer led success.
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The importance of human experience in eCommerce and what led John to write his book The myths of customer feedback, customer loyalty, and return on investment The cost of poor customer experience How better customer experience can lower your business costs Behaviors and enablers and why you should care about themKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:28] eCommerce, retail, hospitality satisfy more than banking.
[07:39] COVID inspired a book about being human.
[11:11] Feedback surveys focus on superficial customer opinions.
[15:03] Customer loyalty to organizations is often fickle.
[19:04] NHS ensures transparency and engagement with donors.
[22:35] Digital experiences harder to resolve customer issues.
[25:44] Listen to John’s Top Tips!
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Lauren Duncan is the Head of eCommerce at Philip Kingsley, creators and sellers of Trichological Hair and Scalp products. Founded in the 1950s, Philip Kingsley now sell via their Magento eCommerce store, wholesale via salons and other retailers, and run 2 clinics in London and New York.
Their number one Hair Mask sells one unit every 30 seconds worldwide!
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The clinical side of Philip Kingsley Digital transformation and its benefits Their promotional strategies that focused on quality over quantity The brand’s gift with purchase optimisation Philip Kingsley’s future plansKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[06:30] Hair treatment business pivots to digital expansion.
[07:35] New storefront for clinic, subscription assessment, web app.
[14:15] Improving execution and data for better promotions.
[15:58] Elevating promotions through bespoke photo and video.
[18:54] Testing, personalization, and AOV focus increase.
[23:50] Exciting updates on clinical and retail transformation.
[25:04] Listen to Lauren’s Top Tips!
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Jenna Tanenbaum was Head of Growth at DTC toilet paper success story Who Gives a Crap for nearly 4 years. And she now runs performance creative and UGC marketing agency Ostrich.
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How Jenna got her start in eCommerce What she learned as Head of Growth at WGAC Lots of advice about how to build your business for growthTips for handling content creation challenges todayKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[04:24] Career journey from banking to digital marketing.
[08:30] Who Gives a Crap: Sustainable toilet paper, global impact.
[11:44] Profits can be used in various ways.
[14:50] Strong brand, culture, risk, hiring, empowerment, evolving.
[17:56] Digital marketing dynamics have rapidly evolved.
[21:25] Listen to Jenna’s Top Tips!
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Rosie Mangiarotti is the founder & CEO at Perkies, creators of innovative undergarments. Founded in 2019, Perkies sells via their Shopify store, Amazon, and wholesale, and is now growing 100% year on year.
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Why you should solve real pain points in your business How Perkies adapted and evolved their product line Rosie’s collaboration with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation The importance of leveraging sales channels Focusing on continuous innovationKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[04:43] Started business, launched products, inspired by entrepreneurs.
[07:31] Reduced focus on sticky bras, emphasis on nipple covers.
[12:37] Creating realistic, enhancing nipple products for survivors.
[14:16] Empowering women, giving back, problem solver.
[17:32] Early Amazon launch and reviews drive sales.
[21:13] Listen to Rosie’s Top Tips!
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Nick Feint is the founder at Stone Arrow Jewellery. A multichannel jewellery retailer selling recycled glass jewellery from New Zealand.
Founded over 25 years ago they now sell via their own physical and eCommerce stores, as well as wholesale, totalling around $500,000 a year and are growing at a steady annual 20%.
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Adaptability in business Turning challenges into opportunities The importance of storytelling, email marketing, and a good loyalty program Leveraging different sales channels Collaboration and teamworkKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[03:25] Key interview points: retention, wholesale, low carbon.
[07:00] Getting online fever from COVID.
[09:12] Upcycled bottle designs are beautiful and innovative.
[12:06] Exciting shift to recycling in local market.
[14:58] Fashion industry embracing versatile wholesale methods.
[22:17] Encourage additional purchases through loyalty points program.
[23:24] Listen to Nick’s Top Tips!
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Wizz Selvey is a powerhouse with a constant stream of ideas and insight (that’s what her clients say!).
Wizz helps brands navigate the retail space in the UK, helping them standout, build brand awareness and grow through both DTC sales AND selling through retail partners. Wizz and I have been sharing tips on LinkedIn for AGES so it’s great to finally be able to chat – AND to bring that chat to all of you.
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The importance of understanding the retail landscape Why you need to diversify your channels Building strong relationships with your retailers How adaptability can help sustain your growth Integrating your retail and DTC strategies And why patience and persistence are keyKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:26] Diversifying sales channels can boost profits.
[08:48] Strategic approach to retail distribution takes time.
[12:13] Proving customer demand is crucial for buyers.
[15:42] Continual awareness building for successful sales process.
[18:56] Plan launch strategies and drive consumer awareness.
[21:56] Retail takes time, but offers opportunity.
[23:18] Listen to Wizz’s Top Tips!
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Stuart Davis is the co-founder, CEO, and everything else!! at Dubs – a footwear brand on a mission to disrupt the kids’ shoe industry.
They’re clearly having an impact as (at the time of recording) they’ve just been shortlisted for FOUR awards at the Drapers Footwear Awards!! Launched in 2022 they’re selling via their Shopify store and stockist network.
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Fixing a personal problem with a global solution Sustainability as a journey Providing education and making a cultural impact Having big visions for the future Embracing continuous improvementKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[04:13] Friends cope with job loss, create sustainable sneakers.
[08:58] Designing sustainable shoes with circularity in mind.
[11:40] Sustainability professor's advice: focus on continuous improvement.
[15:06] Wishing for more time to grow brand.
[18:30] Listen to Stuart’s Top Tips!
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Nick Hussey is the founder and managing director at FRAHM Jacket, a men’s clothing brand that exclusively sells by pre-order.
Founded in 2018 they did £2.2million via their Shopify site in 2023.
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Why honesty and transparency are key for any brand The role of preorders in building a successful business Thinking long-term Practicing sustainability in your business Why product quality trumps quantityKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:20] Commuter cycling brand failed to reach potential.
[07:14] Nick’s determination to build a successful business.
[11:51] House-husband, kids, mental health, brand growth.
[15:35] High-growth businesses erode brand, face downfall.
[17:44] Preorder, exclusivity, anticipation, positive reviews.
[19:49] Growth is a metric of a business.
[23:44] Creativity blossoms when money is scarce.
[24:57] Listen to Nick’s Top Tips!
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Bryan Marville is the founder of apparel business WORN, where he’s on a mission to dismantle America’s relationship with commodity cotton basics and fast fashion.
Founded in 2018, they sell via their Shopify store and wholesale channels, and are now a 7-figure business.
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Why prioritizing product quality is key How to do effective brand scaling Building a loyal tribe of customers Embracing analytics to understand your business better Thinking long-termKey timestamps to dive straight in:
[05:56] Niche brand, scaled to larger sock market.
[07:56] Neoprene, socks, wet suits, merino, cotton, sweating.
[09:50] WORN’s design mantra: performance sustained.
[11:00] Product must be performing to be sustainable.
[13:32] Focus on consumer relations and product quality.
[17:08] Company introduces new performance-enhanced fabric line.
[20:24] Listen to Bryan’s Top Tips!
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