In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Shauli Mizrahi, CTO & Co-Founder at Rep AI - the first AI-powered shop assistant for e-commerce websites to increase sales and enhance customer experience. Fully integrated with product feeds and third party app, Rep AI won’t just answer your questions, but guide customers on a discovery process - and even let them check out from within the chat. Links from the episode:Secrets to Scaling Your eCommerce Brand with Jordan West and Sean LangShauli Mizrahi from Rep AI: Reinventing the Chatbot with Extra LoveQuestions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteShauli Mizrahi from Rep AICo-founder and CTO of Rep AI, reshaping the way customers shop online with conversational AI. Formerly leading the R&D of Browsi, an ad-tech startup that is creating AI, working with the most cutting edge technologies and handling over 50M daily users and a massive scale of data.  Over 7 years of experience in R&D management.  Over 17 years of experience in software development.  A graduate of the prestigious IDF MAMRAM program for software development.  Strong knowledge in architectural design for scalable systems using cloud based solutions.  Specialties: R&D management and team leading, JAVA/Scala web application programming and software design, NoSql and Big data, Cloud architecture.You can contact Shauli at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kelly Jamieson, who founded Edible Blooms as a small family business, keen to bring moments of joy in the form of sweet treat bouquets to as many people as possible.  Now, 17 years later, Edible Blooms has grown to include gourmet gift hampers and living plant gift deliveries and took out the 2022 Canstar Most Satisfied Customers Award.  In this chat, Kelly shares her decision to move away from NPS as a customer feedback tool, her mini guide to great business plan writing and the best thing about having a sibling Co founder.Links from the episode:The Five Most Important You’ll Ever Ask About Your Organisation by Peter DruckerShopify (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What’s the most common reason for sending and receiving Edible Blooms? What are your top tips for writing business plans?What does Edible Blooms do to positively impact the environment?** Shopify Webinar **Commerce Trends Webinar: ANZ. Join Moderator Kathryn Stavropoulos, Julie Mathers, CEO of Snuggle Hunny, Drew Mansur, Co-founder of TileCloud, and James Johnson Director of Technology Services at Shopify, who will be sharing insights and advice on how your business can find the upside of a down economy.Tuesday, February 7, 2pm AEDT | 4pm NZDTRegister now: Commerce Trends Digital Briefing | Australia and New Zealand WebinarAbout your co-host: Kelly Jamieson from Edible BloomsBack in 2005, Kelly founded Edible Blooms as an online retail gift destination with her sister Abbey and they were proud early pioneers of ecommerce in Australia. Fast forward nearly 18 years and they’ve gathered a collection of business awards including the 2022 Canstar #1 Online Gift Delivery Company for Australia, Telstra Business of the Year for Australia and SA Business Woman of the Year. Today an Edible Blooms smile arrives on a doorstep faster than every two minutes daily across Australia and New Zealand. You can contact Kelly at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Fiona Scrymgeour, the General Manager of Marketing at Vush - a sexual wellness brand working to change the conversation around some of the most natural things in the world; pleasure, bodies, and self love.Links from the episode:Tease TeaThe Google Ads Podcast by Solutions 8Secrets to Scaling Your eCommerce Brand by Jordan West and Sean LangShauli Mizrahi from Rep AI: Reinventing the Chatbot with Extra LoveQuestions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Fiona Scrymgeour from VushA highly experienced, results orientated and innovative Marketing Director with a reputation for sound strategic thinking, planning and visionary leadership. Extensive experience in brand redesign, master-brand strategy and execution, communications & digital marketing that builds brands & businesses. Fiona delivers an entrepreneurial style & thinking within an organisation driving brand equity, market share and profitable results. Extensive experience in new product ideation, process and development with manufacturing industries and eCommerce marketing with strong knowledge of driving website conversion and attribution.You can contact Fiona at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by three mates from WA - Harry Dixon, Rory Garton-Smith and Elliot Rampono - are Co founders of Checkmate, an app that plugs into safari on your mobile to automatically provide savings while you shop.  The team has an eclectic mix of talents and backgrounds - one is an entrepreneur and partnerships expert, another a trend setting data scientist and the third, a former musician who’s played Splendour and competed in Ninja Warrior!   In this chat, the lads share why they swapped traditional marketing for a different approach, how Checkmate reached number 1 in the US global app charts and how the dream-team started taking shape thanks to a pair of red DM’s.Links from the episode:Shopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:How did you get Checkmate to the top of the app charts?Why did you swap traditional marketing for student ambassadors?What’s the secret to a successful pitch?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your co-hosts: Harry Dixon from CheckmateCEO of Checkmate, Harry is a Perth, Western Australian-raised entrepreneur living in the US. He has worked in Technology for the past 8 years working for Frank Gehry (Trimble Consulting), Skyryse, Flint Capital & EasyPost. Harry most recently left EasyPost as Director of Partnerships to bring his eCommerce experience to starting Checkmate.You can contact Harry at LinkedInRory Garton-Smith from CheckmateFormerly on Triple J as Elk Road, Rory did a double degree in Law and Engineering and left the music industry behind to work at Apple in California on the iPhone. Deeply passionate about consumer products, Rory has spent the last many months building Checkmate as the Co-Founder and CTO.You can contact Rory at LinkedInElliot Rampono from CheckmateSince obtaining his Master's degree in Data Science, Elliot has worked between the USA and Perth in both data-oriented and pure engineering roles. Elliot most recently left a role at DataRobot as a Data Scientist to start working on Checkmate with Harry and Rory.You can contact Elliot at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Adam Schwab, Co founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, the travel brand offering highly curated, easily bookable holidays with exclusive discounts and inclusions.  What began in Melbourne as a small start up in 2013, now has over 4.2 million global members and major offices in Australia, India, New Zealand, the US and the UK. Links from the episode:Pivot podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott GallowayAdam Schwab from Luxury Escapes: Curating Paradise | #248Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Adam Schwab from Luxury EscapesAdam Schwab is the Co-Founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, one of the world's fastest growing online travel sites.  Adam was originally a corporate lawyer before becoming a founding director of privately-owned corporate accommodation and services group, before founding what would become Luxury Escapes with school friend, Jeremy Same.  Adam is a financial journalist and business commentator specialising in corporate governance, economics and start-ups. In 2010, Adam released the Amazon (microeconomics) bestseller, ‘Pigs at the Trough: Lessons from Australia’s Decade of Corporate Greed’. In addition to Luxury Escapes, Adam has been a director of the Myeloma Foundation of Australia for 10 years, and has run two Melbourne Marathons completely barefoot to raise funds for the foundation.You can contact Adam at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jane Cay, founder and CEO of birdsnest, one of Australia’s biggest fashion success stories.  Leaving a job with IBM to adopt a small clothing business in regional NSW back in 2004, Jane has grown birdsnest to a staff of 150, serving a community of women with styled outfit inspiration, express delivery, above and beyond customer service, no hassle returns…all the things!  In our chat, Jane shares the detail on the unique birdsnest ‘will this suit me?’ feature, the unusual place she finds solace in times of stress and some of the best business wisdom advice you could wish to know, courtesy of her old man.Links from the episode:The Advantage by Patrick LencioniPackleo (sponsored)Shopify (sponsored)Questions answered:How do you keep birdsnest relevant and unique?How does birdsnest use data and customer feedback to improve the shopping experience?What are you doing to make birdsnest a great place to work?This episode was brought to you by…  PackleoShopify PlusAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Jane Cay from birdsnestJane Cay is the founder of birdsnest, an online fashion business based in regional NSW that employs over 150 locals in a town of 6,500. Jane has been a board member on Jobs for NSW and prior to this she was a founding board member of the National Online Retailers Association.  The best bit is Jane gets to live in the slow lane, and work in the fast lane. Her home, where she lives with her sheep farmer and three children, is a 130km round trip for a litre of milk.You can contact Jane at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Founder and CEO of Step One, Greg Taylor.  Step One is a brand that has reached cult status making comfortable, functional and ethical jocks.  The company, valued at 60 million has gone from zero to six per cent of the men’s underwear market since it launched in 2017 and has recently expanded to make a range for women. Links from the episode:The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara PeaseGreg Taylor from Step One: Don’t Suffer In Your Jocks | #235Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Greg Taylor from Step OneA born entrepreneur, Greg Taylor has always had a mind for competition. In his youth, he was a national rower, representing Australia three times. This competitive drive helped motivate him in the business world. Created in 2017, Step One was conceived with the goal to make the most functional, comfortable, sustainable and ethically made underwear on the market. You can contact Greg at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Kyle Turner from Pearlii.  Kyle is doing some very impressive work to improve the health of Aussie mouths with his start up, Pearlii, which has two sides:  a free app that gives users a virtual dental check up plus an online range of oral care products.  It launched in 2020, raising almost $3m in seed capital and is on a mission to improve oral health around the globe.Links from the episode:Who Gives A CrapKyle Turner from Pearlii: Teeth, Tech and Taking Risks | #246Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Dr Kyle Turner from PearliiDr Kyle Turner, Wiradjuri (he/him), previously held public health research / teaching posts at the University of Oxford and the University of Melbourne.  Kyle has published widely on the burden of chronic diseases - with a heavy focus on prevention - with a demonstrated passion for improving health outcomes for First Nation Peoples and other disadvantaged groups.You can contact Kyle at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Kate Dillon, Founder and Creative Director of She Lion, a brand that creates statement-making, functional handbags for working women.Links from the episode:Pomodoro TechniqueKate Dillon from She Lion: Crash Test Handbags | #244The Adaption Advantage by Heather McGowanThe Hammersley BrothersQuestions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Kate Dillon from She LionKate is an out of the box thinker with a passion for people and strong ability to galvanize and implement creative and commercial concepts. A direct and open communicator with strong skills in strategy execution and project management developed through an ability to build rapport quickly by aligning culture, capability, business objectives and colleagues with commercial outcomes.You can contact Kate at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email..Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Paul Waddy, eCommerce expert extraordinaire - and all round nice guy.  Paul is the principal of Paul Waddy ECommerce and Director at ECom Nation where he advises some of Australia’s leading online retailers including Maison de Sabre, Geedup Co and Kind Is Cool.  He’s been the Head of Operations at Showpo, and CEO of The Horse and is the author of Shopify for Dummies and Selling Online for Dummies. On top of this he was recently awarded the Industry Award at Online Retailer. Links from the episode:Shopify For Dummies by Paul WaddyCatch of The Decade by Gabby LeibowichScar Tissue by Anthony KiedisPaul Waddy from Paul Waddy ECommerce: ECom For Dummies | #240Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Paul Waddy from Paul Waddy ecommercePaul is an experienced Ecommerce executive, adviser and author with over 12 years experience. In 2020 Paul was named Number 2 in the Top 50 People in Ecommerce in 2021, and in 2022 received the Industry Recognition Award at the ORIAS. Paul is the former CEO at The Horse, former Head of Operations at Showpo. Paul is also a Director and Co Founder at Ecom Nation, a digital marketing agency specialising in ecommerce, and an advisory board member at NORA - The National Online Retail Association.  About your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Iris Smit, founder and CEO of The Quick Flick, a cosmetics brand selling online and with major retailers such as The Iconic, Priceline and Coles.  An architecture graduate with a fondness for coding websites, Iris created a winged eyeliner stamp to help customers who struggled, like she did, to nail that look and The Quick Flick range has grown to include sunscreen and brow products.  In this chat, Iris tells us all about her experiments with BeReal, what she hates about the beauty industry and how she had the last laugh with some negative publicity.Links from the episode:EtsyGirls That Invest podcastIris Smith from The Quick Flick: A Beauty Brand With Wings | #238Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Iris Smit from The Quick FlickAn architecture graduate by trade, Iris Smit is more than your traditional entrepreneur. Her vision and success is taking the beauty and cosmetics industry by storm with her two rapidly growing brands The Quick Flick and Beauty Fridge.  Her revolutionary vision to redesign the way consumers applied winged eyeliner, led Iris to feature on Shark Tank just three months after the brands launch, and subsequently turning down a $300,000 offer. This decision allowed Iris to build her products into a multi-million dollar business with expanding deals with retailers such as Priceline and Super Drug.  You can contact Iris at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Tony Corrales, the Co founder and Director of Noskin, a vegan clothing brand that aims to strike the perfect balance of ethics and aesthetics.  Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, Noskin produces a ‘made to last’ range of shoes and clothing, using high quality, innovative materials, such as Japanese denim and cactus leather.  In this chat, Tony shares how Noskin finds the right balance between DTC and marketplace, the challenges of ticking every side of the ethics triangle and why the brand has no male and female categories.  Links from the episode:KnickerbockerProducing with Purpose with Tony CorralesThe Brand Gap by Marty NeumeierBuilding a Story Brand by Donald MIllerThe Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan HolidayTony Corrales from Noskin: Vegan Cool | #242Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Tony Corrales from NoskinTony has spent the last 10 years working between online and offline marketing for not for profit organisations, along with consulting work in digital strategy and operations. In 2020 he launched the ethical fashion label Noskin along with the Producing with Purpose podcast, which is now evolving into PWP Studios, where he and his team provide consulting services and coming soon, online education to make your good business a great business. You can contact Tony at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Simon Molnar, Founder of Flagship.  Simon has retail blood flowing through his veins.  I wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall at the dinner table in this family’s house I can tell you - it’s where the idea for Afterpay was first knocked about!  After taking his parents’ jewellery business online with great success, Simon founded Flagship, is a retail-focused tech company that uses bluetooth product stickers to give brick and mortar stores access to the kind of data and insights that eCommerce businesses have long enjoyed. Links from the episode:Edible BloomsVenroySoar With Your Strengths by Donald Clifton and Paula NelsonCliftonStrengths AssessmentSpying on Stock: The Flagship Story | #220Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Simon Molnar from FlagshipSimon Molnar is the founder and CEO of Flagship, a brick-and-mortar retail data provider and experiential creator. With a background in retail, but also software engineering, data, marketing and operations, Simon has been able to help retailers create end-to-end solutions to fully enhance the customer experience and to ensure retail conversions, repeat purchases and customer stickiness. Formerly, Simon was the CEO of Ice Jewellery, Australia's largest online-only eCommerce jewellery retailer and has also been heavily involved in Afterpay both in digital marketing and data analytics.You can contact Simon at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Bettina McLeod, Founder and CEO of Try@Home, a digital platform allowing brands to offer their customers a way to touch, feel and of course try on products from the comfort of their own lounge room.  With a background in buying and selling eCommerce businesses, Bettina realised that much loved quality brands were missing out on sales because their customers hadn’t been able to get their hands, quite literally, on their products.  By developing the tech to support this process, Bettina and the team at Try@Home have seen average order value increases of up to 88% for brands such as Sirens Swimwear, one of the early adopters.  Links from the episode:Bonnie X KindReWork by  Jason Fried and David Heinemeier HanssonBettina McLeod from Try@Home: Reinventing The Wardrobe | #230Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Bettina McLeod from Try@HomeBettina McLeod is a visionary leader who blends operational systems and marketing to better the lifestyle and experiences of others. Over the last 25 years, Bettina has built, grown and transformed numerous brands. She has a strategist background, loves to problem solve, and is the current owner of two businesses, a stunning 1950-60s swimwear label, called Sirens Swimwear and her new technology platform Try@Home. You can contact Bettina at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we dissect the year that was 2022 and look forward to what 2023 may bring with  Shaun Broughton, Managing Director for APAC and Japan from Shopify and Zhoe Lowe, General Manager of July.  Now, I made sure I asked the pointed questions in this chat and my guests didn’t disappoint.  We deconstruct the year that’s been and  get predictions around value propositions, key channels and tech going into next year.  Shaun gives us all the important (and often surprising) stats, he shares why value and longevity will be key going forward and we hear his plans for a spot of revenge travel in 2023.  Zhoe shares the affiliate marketing platforms she’s most interested in, how she thinks sexual wellness is a category worth watching in 2023 and why she spent Black Friday on a yacht in the Andaman Sea.Links from the episode:Athan Didaskalou from July Luggage: Reinventing the Wheel | #231Shopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What were Black Friday results like for July? What is the marketing channel that will give retailers exceptional returns in 2023?What are your 2023 picks for technology or apps that retailers should have on their radar for experimentation?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your co-hostsShaun Broughton from ShopifyAs APAC Managing Director, Shaun is spearheading Shopify’s expanding presence in the world’s largest market for retail eCommerce amounting to nearly $2.992 trillion in 2021. Under his leadership, Shopify teams across APAC are on a mission to make commerce better for everyone by providing local businesses with the technology tools, apps and services they need to easily sell and scale online and tap into the continued growth of ecommerce.You can contact Shaun at LinkedInZhoe Lowe from JulyZhoe Low is the General Manager of direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand July. Joining the business in 2019, Zhoe has delivered data-driven creative campaigns that have helped the business grow exponentially. Prior, she developed deep expertise in digital marketing, communications and customer acquisition as Marketing Lead at CoinJar, Australia's leading cryptocurrency platform. Zhoe’s stewardship is a key reason July continues to grow and impress across Australia, US, and the world.You can contact Zhoe at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Andy Lee, Co-founder of the WOD Life. The WOD Life is the home of training, looking after athletes, gym goers and battlers giving it their best (ie. me) as they sweat and strive to be better. Starting with a humble order of 30 skipping ropes, the WOD Life now ship all over the world carrying leading brands such as Nike, Reebok and Under Armour as well as their own range of workout gear.  In this chat we cover how Andy and his Co-founder Ben bootstrapped The WOD Life from a personal credit card. Links from the episode:KithHow I Built This with Guy RazThe Corporate Athlete by Jack L Groppel and Jim LoehrAndy Lee from The WOD Life: Training Destination | #228Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuite About your co-host: Andy Lee from The WOD LifeAndy is a mission driven Co-founder, actively building The WOD Life from credit card backed start up to a multi million dollar global ecommerce operation.  He is passionate about forging meaningful relationships, fostering community and having fun with great people along the way.  Andy has a Double Degree in Laws and Legal Practice, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting. You can contact Andy at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you start out with your business, you don’t lie awake at night dreaming about your ROAS. You’re dreaming about your product and how it’s going to change the world!  Today’s guest holds product in a similarly high regard, so she’s built the ultimate tool to help. Michaela Wessels is the Co founder and CEO of Style Arcade, an application that pulls everything about your products’ performance together in one place - sales, stock, future orders, Google analytics - so you can ditch the spreadsheets.  Michaela is passionate about using product data for growth and Style Arcade is a culmination of everything she’s learned over her 15 years of working in this field.  Links from the episode:Style Arcade Style Arcade Seasonal Trends ReportShopify (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What are your golden rules of buying?What’s one feature of range planning tools that you would love to exist, but haven’t seen yet? How ‘real time’ does real-time inventory need to be when you are dealing in fashion?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Michaela Wessels from Style ArcadeMichaela is an experienced Retail & Ecommerce Professional. Merchandise Financial Planning & Management form the foundation of her professional background with over 15 years experience in Multi-channel Retail & Ecommerce. Michaela is passionate about enabling retailers to use their product data for growth.You can contact Michaela at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Andrew Maver, Co founder and CEO of stockinstore, an omni-channel SAAS platform connecting online and physical stores. With clients such as Adair’s, Kookai, Price Attack and Scanlan Theodore, stockinstore allows customers to find store locations, check product levels and lots more, creating more integrated, convenient shopping experiences.Links from the episode:LululemonStalin’s Wine Cellar by John BakerAndrew Maver from stockinstore: Inventory Innovation | #226Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Andrew Maver from stockinstorestockinstore is a multinational, multilingual solution because retailers all over the world have the same challenges.  As CEO and Co-founder of stockinstore, Andrew is responsible for the strategic direction, solution development, customer success and everything else.  His background was originally in a family retail business but after studying Information Systems and Business, he combined them all in eCommerce where he now has over 20 years experience.  Andrew is   open to new ideas and interesting ways retailers can maximise their investment in their stores & stock.You can contact Andrew at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our partner content is brought to you by impact.com who transform the way businesses manage and optimize all types of partnerships. In this episode we dive into how to leverage your communities for growth. Joining impact.com Sales Director Peter Bray, is someone who’s been on my conversation wish list for some time - the man behind Zero Co, Founder, Mike Smith. Zero Co is committed to solving the global single use plastic problem by producing personal care and home cleaning products in forever bottles with reusable refill pouches. They also do a whole lot of clean up work to get rid of plastics already in existence, some of which involves building pyramids in Egypt. In this chat, Mike shares how to leverage communities to drive growth, the relationships Zero Co have built with AirBnB customers schools, investors and the sustainability community, to help them feel connected to the mission and the brand and how, on a recent trip to North Africa, Mike took a brave stand against something menacingly known as ‘The Pharaoh's revenge’!Links from the episode:impact.com - get your demo hereZero CoZero Co Case StudyQuestions answered:Where have Zero Co’s biggest challenges been in 2022?How have financial pressures in society affected customer loyalty?Which community does Zero Co want to engage next?This episode was brought to you by…  impact.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Adam Schwab, Co founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, the travel brand offering highly curated, easily bookable holidays with exclusive discounts and inclusions.  What began in Melbourne as a small start up in 2013, now has over 4.2 million global members and major offices in Australia, India, New Zealand, the US and the UK.  In this chat, Adam shares why content creation is so important for Luxury Escapes, his tips for developing enduring partnerships and where the travel market sits now after a rocky few years.Links from the episode:Shopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:How would you describe Luxury Escapes' main differentiator today? How did you get deals with some of the big international partners when you first started out? How do you scale the product details and content when it comes to the all products that you list? This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Adam Schwab from Luxury EscapesAdam Schwab is the Co-Founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, one of the world's fastest growing online travel sites.  Adam was originally a corporate lawyer specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions at HerbertSmithFreehills before becoming a founding director of privately-owned corporate accommodation and services group, Living Corporate Apartments, before founding what would become Luxury Escapes with school friend, Jeremy Same.  Adam is a financial journalist and business commentator specialising in corporate governance, economics and start-ups. In 2010, Adam is the author of bestseller, ‘Pigs at the Trough: Lessons from Australia’s Decade of Corporate Greed’.  You can contact Adam at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Leo Plaza, Co founder and Director of Easy Clean Gold Coast, a cleaning company that specialises in looking after eCommerce spaces and their unique needs.  Leo’s clients, brands such as LSKD, Hi Smile and Princess Polly, form part of the Gold Coast eCommerce community and share both work and lifestyle values.Links from the episode:Out Of Your Mind by Alan WattsShiny, Happy People: The Easy Clean Story | #224Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Leo Plaza from Easy CleanLeo, Co-founder at Easy Clean, helps businesses improve workplace experience through customised office cleaning and other services and products designed to improve the workplace. At the forefront in the development of the workplace of the future in the Gold Coast and disrupting office cleaning, including a breakthrough product allowing offices to obtain a workplace promoter score and outsource facility related complaints.You can contact Leo at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we have our first doctor and possibly our most humble founder to date.  Kyle Turner is doing some very impressive work to improve the health of Aussie mouths with his start up, Pearlii, but getting him to toot his own horn is a bit like…well, pulling teeth.  What I’m trying to say is, like many social impact founders, Kyle’s doing great things, but sees his work as a simple matter of fixing something that’s broken - in this case, the dental care system in Australia.  Pearlii has two sides:  a free app that gives users a virtual dental check up plus an online range of oral care products.  It launched in 2020, raising almost $3m in seed capital and is on a mission to improve oral health around the globe.  In this chat, Kyle shares how his own upbringing has informed his mission, the huge tech mistake he made with his first start up and why the best founders are those who aren’t afraid to lose everything. Links from the episode:PearliiTerraCycleKyle has been a teacher with Dream Venture Masterclasses, a national program that prepares Indigenous business owners, leaders, and professionals to raise or deploy capitalPackleo (sponsored)Shopify Plus (sponsored)Questions answered:How did you come up with the tech for an app that provides dental check ups?Do you think there’s enough support or community for Indigenous entrepreneurs to get involved in eCommerce? Was creating a business for social impact always part of your journey?This episode was brought to you by…  Packleo / Shopify PlusAbout your co-host: Dr Kyle Turner from PearliiDr Kyle Turner, Wiradjuri (he/him), previously held public health research / teaching posts at the University of Oxford and the University of Melbourne.  Kyle has published widely on the burden of chronic diseases - with a heavy focus on prevention - with a demonstrated passion for improving health outcomes for First Nation Peoples and other disadvantaged groups.You can contact Kyle at LinkedInEmail us [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout David McLean, Founder and CEO of Hubbed, a technology solution giving eCommerce businesses and their customers an alternative way to receive products.  With Hubbed, customers can opt to pick up their package from their local corner shop, newsagent or petrol station at a time that suits them.  Hubbed partners with all the major couriers, has around 2200 pick up locations Australia-wide and will turn on four further markets in South East Asia later this year. Links from the episode:David plays bass in a band and finds his music gear at Mannys.com.auStart With Why by Simon SinekPick Ups and Pubs: The Hubbed Story | #222Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: David McLean from HubbedDavid McLean is the founder and CEO of leading agnostic Australian parcel collection point network, Hubbed. David founded Hubbed in 2014, after more than 20 years’ experience in the finance and technology industries, working at organisations including Microsoft, Datacom, and UBS. He has since grown Hubbed to a network of 2000-plus Australian locations plus partner networks in New Zealand, South East Asia, North America and the UK. You can contact David at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kate Dillon, Founder and Creative Director of She Lion, a brand that creates statement-making, functional handbags for working women.  In this chat Kate shares how she stays creative and productive, her journey to support local with an epic product pivot and how the bag market has bounced back in a new direction since COVID.Links from the episode:Kate recommends The Australian Fashion Council directory of makers as a great resource to find local designers and manufacturersShopify Plus and Black Friday (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What’s different about She Lion bags?How do retailers go about starting to explore local manufacturing options? What’s been the hardest part of eCommerce for you to learn?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Kate Dillon from She LionKate is an out of the box thinker with a passion for people and strong ability to galvanize and implement creative and commercial concepts. A direct and open communicator with strong skills in strategy execution and project management developed through an ability to build rapport quickly by aligning culture, capability, business objectives and colleagues with commercial outcomes.You can contact Kate at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Jake and Jess Munday, Co founders of Custom Neon, who make and sell LED neon signs in any size, shape and colour you like.   Starting out as a side hustle on Instagram, the company now sell around 400 signs a week, has offices in the UK, Australia and the USA and their client list includes Elon Musk and Kylie and Kendall Jenner. Links from the episode:Jess used to work at Cotton On and loved their work cultureJake is a fan of Scotch and Soda’s threadsShe’s On The Money podcastRocketfuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. WintersJake and Jess Munday from Custom Neon: The Side Hustle That Lit Up | #233Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteJake from Custom NeonCo-founder and CEO at Custom Neon, Jake is an experienced, commercially astute, and vision-driven professional with 10+years of sales and business development and entrepreneurial growth in renowned and reputed retail businesses. You can contact Jake at LinkedInJess from Custom NeonCo-founder at Custom Neon with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. A background in HR and recruitment. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Management (Human Resources) focused in Human Resource Management from University of South Australia.You can contact Jess at LinkedIn Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Tony Corrales, the Co founder and Director of Noskin, a vegan clothing brand that aims to strike the perfect balance of ethics and aesthetics. Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, Noskin produces a ‘made to last’ range of shoes and clothing, using high quality, innovative materials, such as Japanese denim and cactus leather. In this chat, Tony shares how Noskin finds the right balance between DTC and marketplace, the challenges of ticking every side of the ethics triangle and why the brand has no male and female categories.  Links from the episode:DesertoCourtney BarnettStudio TingProducing With Purpose podcastPackleo (sponsored)Shopify Plus Black Friday (sponsored)Questions answered:What has been the hardest part about designing vegan shoes and clothing?What’s your process when it comes to capturing photography that fits the Noskin brand?Why are all your styles unisex?This episode was brought to you by…  PackleoShopify PlusAbout your co-host: Tony Corrales from NoskinTony has spent the last 10 years working between online and offline marketing for not for profit organisations, along with consulting work in digital strategy and operations. Seeing epic degrees of success and failure at both ends of the spectrum, Tony has had the pleasure of working with some incredible companies and organisations. Some that bring in millions of dollars through offline marketing acquisition campaigns to provide emergency relief around the world, all the way through to e-commerce companies that bring in over a million dollars a week in revenue. In 2020 he launched the ethical fashion label Noskin along with the Producing with Purpose podcast, which is now evolving into PWP Studios, where he and his team provide consulting services and coming soon, online education to make your good business a great business. You can contact Tony at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Nicola Ommundson and Kat Hanzalek.  Intent on disrupting a male-dominated space, the besties founded Get Down, selling sustainable, super stylish condoms and promoting women’s sexual wellness….…not an oily bloke’s chest in sight!Links from the episode:Argent SilversmithSchool of LifeLucy & YakCondoms and Quiz Shows: The Get Down Story | #218Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-hosts:Nicola Ommundson from Get DownAlongside founding Get Down, Nicola’s career has seen her help grow a UK start up into one of the fastest growth companies in the country, securing a brand voice and direction across all touch-points and campaigns. She promotes keeping it simple - one message for your consumer is queen, and do it well or not at all. Passionate about supporting the next generation of women, and breaking down taboos with Get Down.You can contact Nicola at LinkedInKat Hanzalek from Get DownKat Hanzalek is a founder of sexy & sustainable relationship and wellness brand Get Down. In the sexual health man-scape, creating products that don't fuck the planet, and enable women to have better safe sex is a passion of hers. After working for some incredible brands like Shopify, Patagonia and Frank Body she works as a commerce consultant and coaches individuals looking to create brands with impact.You can contact Kat at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Paul Waddy, eCommerce expert extraordinaire - and all round nice guy.  Paul is the principal of Paul Waddy advisory and Director at Ecom Nation where he advises some of Australia’s leading online retailers including Maison de Sabre, Geedup Co and Kind Is Cool.  He’s been the Head of Operations at Showpo, and CEO of The Horse and is the author of Shopify for Dummies and Selling Online for Dummies. On top of this he was recently awarded the Industry Award at Online Retailer. Underachiever really. Wherever you are on your eCommerce journey, trust me, you can learn something valuable from Paul.  In this chat, Paul shares the pursuits that get him most excited, his top Shopify app recommendations and what he believes is the key driver in eCommerce success.Links from the episode:Paul Waddy ecommerceEcom NationDonor RepublicDrummer BoyGreen FridayShopify for Dummies by Paul WaddySelling Online for Dummies by Paul WaddyShopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)About your co-host: Paul Waddy from Paul Waddy ecommercePaul is an experienced Ecommerce executive, adviser and author with over 12 years experience. In 2020 Paul was named Number 2 in the Top 50 People in Ecommerce in 2021, and in 2022 received the Industry Recognition Award at the ORIAS. Paul is the former CEO at The Horse, former Head of Operations at Showpo, and currently an adviser to some of Australia's most successful online retailers, ranging from start-up, to $150m+.  Paul is also a Director and Co Founder at ECom Nation, a digital marketing agency specialising in ecommerce, and an advisory board member at NORA - The National Online Retail Association.  In 2022 Paul will release e-learning courses for ecommerce beginners, with a vision to create the world’s leading online learning resource for entry level ecommerce students - It can be found coming soon at www.learnecommerce.com.au.  Most importantly, Paul is a proud dad to three girls aged four and under. You can contact Paul at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Dean Salakas, CEO and Chief Party Dude at The Party People. Going online in 1999, Dean and his brother are leaders in the party space with a physical store and over 30 team members. Dean is and has been a figurehead in the Australian eCommerce industry for many years and it was a delight to have him finally join us on Add To Cart. We actually lined up this chat while on the dance floor at the Online Retail Awards.  But despite knowing Dean for some time, I always pick up something new every time we talk.Links from the episode:Flora and FaunaI’m a retailer, here’s how to pitch to me, by Dean SalakasCatch of The Decade by Gabby LeibovichClowns, Sharks and eCommerce: The Party People Story | #216Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Dean Salakas from The Party PeopleIn 2007 Dean and his brother took over the family business.  Today they have over 40 employees, operate the market leader for party supplies online and also have two bricks and mortar stores, one of which is Australia’s largest.  For the last two years, Dean has been named in the Internet Retailing Top 50 People in Ecommerce and the Australian Retail Association Retail Leader of The YearYou can contact Dean at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Iris Smit, founder and CEO of The Quick Flick, a cosmetics brand selling online and with major retailers such as The Iconic, Priceline and Coles.  An architecture graduate with a fondness for coding websites, Iris created a winged eyeliner stamp to help customers who struggled, like she did, to nail that look and The Quick Flick range has grown to include sunscreen and brow products.  In this chat, Iris tells us all about her experiments with BeReal, what she hates about the beauty industry and how she had the last laugh with some negative publicity.Links from the episode:The Quick FlickThe Neck Photo Packleo (sponsored)Shopify Plus and Incu (sponsored)Questions answered:What new customer acquisition channels have been working well for you this year? What’s the secret for DTC brands to secure win-win deals with retailers?What would you change about the beauty industry?This episode was brought to you by…  PackleoShopify PlusAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Iris Smit from The Quick FlickAn architecture graduate by trade, Iris Smit is more than your traditional entrepreneur. Her vision and success is taking the beauty and cosmetics industry by storm with her two rapidly growing brands The Quick Flick and Beauty Fridge.  After founding The Quick Flick in 2017, Iris has taken huge strides to challenge the perception of traditional beauty marketed within the industry. You can contact Iris at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Andy Evans, Co-founder of humii, who combine cutting edge technology with real human analysis to evaluate a retailer’s customer experience and provide valuable insights. With around 200 retailers onboard including Rebel Sport, Lovisa and The Iconic, humii take the mystery out of nailing an amazing customer experience using over 150 metrics. Links from the episode:Rube Goldberg Brew MachineStories of Your Life and Others by Ted ChangMystery Shopping for eCommerce: The humii Story | #214Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Andy Evans from humiiSoftware engineer, ex-IBM and Deloitte consultant and now co-founder at humii (www.humii.co) where we’re harnessing real human insights to help retailers move the needle on customer experience. Passionate about customer experience, building great teams, innovation through technology, and above all else - enjoying what I do.You can contact Andy at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Shauli Mizrahi, CTO & Co-Founder at Rep AI - the first AI-powered shop assistant for e-commerce websites to increase sales and enhance customer experience. Fully integrated with product feeds and third party app, Rep AI won’t just answer your questions, but guide customers on a discovery process - and even let them check out from within the chat. The Rep AI team has just set up in Australia and Shauli has invited an Australian Rep AI client along to share how they use the tool…to sell sexual wellness. They are always my favourite episodes - don’t judge me. Fiona Scrymgeour is the General Manager of Marketing at Vush - a sexual wellness brand working to change the conversation around some of the most natural things in the world; pleasure, bodies, and self love. Seems like the kind of conversation that is made for chatbots right? Fiona shares with us some of the most common customer service issues that Vush experience and all the ways that Rep AI have been able to add value that she hasn’t seen in other chat solutions.   Links from the episode:Rep AIVushGorgiasYotpoQuestions answered:How does Rep differ from a conventional chatbot?How do you create a product that services clients across a range of categories?How do retailers measure success with Rep?This episode was brought to you by…  Rep AIAbout your co-hosts:Shauli Mizrahi from Rep AICo-founder and CTO of Rep AI, reshaping the way customers shop online with conversational AI. Formerly leading the R&D of Browsi, an ad-tech startup that is creating AI, working with the most cutting edge technologies and handling over 50M daily users and a massive scale of data.  Over 7 years of experience in R&D management.  Over 17 years of experience in software development.  A graduate of the prestigious IDF MAMRAM program for software development.  Strong knowledge in architectural design for scalable systems using cloud based solutions.  Specialties: R&D management and team leading, JAVA/Scala web application programming and software design, NoSql and Big data, Cloud architecture.You can contact Shauli at LinkedInFiona Scrymgeour from VushA highly experienced, results orientated and innovative Marketing Director with a reputation for sound strategic thinking, planning and visionary leadership. Extensive experience in brand redesign, master-brand strategy and execution, communications & digital marketing that builds brands & businesses. Fiona delivers an entrepreneurial style & thinking within an organisation driving brand equity, market share and profitable results. You can contact Fiona at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Greg Taylor, who has made it his business to ensure that no man - or woman -  has to suffer the discomfort of conventional underwear’s main drawbacks - chafing, riding up and…dare I say it out loud…sweaty bits.  Greg is the Founder and CEO of Step One, a brand that has reached cult status making comfortable, functional and ethical jocks.  The company, valued at 60 million has gone from zero to six per cent of the men’s underwear market since it launched in 2017 and has recently expanded to make a range for women.  In this chat, Greg shares the problem that led him on a journey into underpant design, the tricks he’s learned for making sure manufacturing is truly ethical and why he’s pretty happy he didn’t end up with free underwear for life.Links from the episode:The FableShopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored) Questions answered:Why did you start an underwear brand?What’s the most important thing when ensuring your product is truly ethically made?What’s your approach to hiring staff?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Greg Taylor from Step OneA born entrepreneur, Greg Taylor has always had a mind for competition. In his youth, he was a national rower, representing Australia three times. This competitive drive helped motivate him in the business world. Created in 2017, Step One was created with the goal to make the most functional, comfortable, sustainable and ethically made underwear on the market. You can contact Greg at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Beth Glancey, GM of ANZ at AirRobe.  Beth left LVMH and the corporate world of luxury behind to join AirRobe, a technology startup connecting consumers and brands to the re-commerce market in one click.  With AirRobe, customers get to create a circular wardrobe to which they can add beautiful pieces, then rent, recycle or resell them in the future with ease.  It’s pretty cool - all your fashion assets in one place and the ability to give them another life. Leading retailers like The Iconic, Oroton and PE Nation are already partnering with AirRobe to drive an average basket uplift of 30% for brands and retailers. Links from the episode:Good GroceriesFarfetchThe IconicRadical Candor by Kim ScottLet’s F***ing Go! The AirRobe Story | #210Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Beth Glancey from AirRobeBeth is a high energy, high impact retail executive with proven ability to build, lead and motivate high performing teams. She has over 15 years experience in retail executive roles – across General Management, eCommerce, Operations and Marketing.  Today, she is The GM of AirRobe, helping brands enter the circular economy, keeping fashion out of landfill. Game changer. You can contact Beth at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jake and Jess Munday, Co founders of Custom Neon, who make and sell LED neon signs in any size, shape and colour you like.   Starting out as a side hustle on Instagram, the company now sell around 400 signs a week, has offices in the UK, Australia and the USA and their client list includes Elon Musk and Kylie and Kendall Jenner.  In this chat, Jake and Jess give us the low down on all things neon, including the naked variety, how a pricey piece of marketing they call ‘the big video’ has paid off and how they managed to get into Paris Hilton’s DMs. Links from the episode:Country RoadCotton OnTypoPlatypusSunglasses HutCustom Neon adTrue South FilmPackleo (sponsored)Shopify Plus and Black Friday (sponsored)Questions answered:What’s been the biggest challenge in scaling from side hustle to an 18m dollar business?How do you maintain quality when you offer custom products?How did you go about creating your latest impressive advertisement?This episode was brought to you by…  PackleoShopify PlusAbout your co-hosts: Jake from Custom NeonCo-founder and CEO at Custom Neon, Jake is an experienced, commercially astute, and vision-driven professional with 10+years of sales and business development and entrepreneurial growth in renowned and reputed retail businesses. You can contact Jake at LinkedInJess from Custom NeonCo-founder at Custom Neon with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. A background in HR and recruitment. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Management (Human Resources) focused in Human Resource Management from University of South Australia.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout professional sun chasers, Dani Atkins and Alex Babich.  These two are the married founders of Kulani Kinis - a swimwear label inspired by Hawaiian life, summer and a love of colour. And they are taking the world by storm. Not only are they selling over $20m of bikinis with their team of 40, they are selling 80% of their product outside of Australia. Links from the episode:Princess PollyPura VidaStonyfield Yoghurt: Gary HirshbergChasing the Sun: The Kulani Kinis Story | #208Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-hosts:Dani & Alex from Kulani Kinis:Dani & Alex are a wife & husband Co-founder couple who transitioned from their traditional careers (psychologist & accountant) to chase the sun & build a multimillion dollar swimwear brand.You can contact Danielle Atkins at LinkedInYou can contact Alex Babich at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Add to Cart was our very first LIVE event. Brought to you by Convert Digital, we held an event for 150 of the best retailers and minds in eCommerce at Brisbane’s beautiful Howard Smith Wharves.  Nathan was lucky enough to be joined by Athan Didaskalou the co-founder of July, a luggage brand re-inventing the wheel and more to create lightweight, beautiful and practical cases that are ruffling the feathers of industry leaders like Samsonite.  Regularly seen on the arms of personalities like Chrissy Teigen, Celeste Barber and Apple Martin and as the official luggage partner of the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, the Australian brand continues to grow.  During our live chat, Athan shares his unique organic PR tips, predictions around experiential retail and a portable way to stay connected the team at July are working on. Links from the episode:Porter BagsThe Ritz CarltonAndrew Waite - Founder & Managing Partner @ Convert Digital Rhiannon Davies - Client Strategy Manager @ AndzenJames Guerin - Strategic Partnerships Manager @ KlaviyoJoe Fox - VP of Partnerships @ Reviews.ioJoshua Haines - Partner Manager ANZ @ ShipStationJasper Koolen - Senior Strategic Partner Manager @ GorgiasAbout your co-host: Athan Didaskalou from JulyA leading regular commentator on consumer trends, business strategy and innovation, Athan Didaskalou is an Australian entrepreneur and the co-founder of direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand July.   With a background in brand strategy, Athan co-founded July in early 2019 with Richard Li to create a brand that people have affinity with at every consumer touchpoint. Launching with a single luggage product, the Carry-On, the brand has since grown to include a multitude of travel accessories and launched in the USA in 2021.You can contact Athan at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Bettina McLeod, Founder and CEO of Try@Home, a digital platform allowing brands to offer their customers a way to touch, feel and of course try on products from the comfort of their own lounge room.  With a background in buying and selling eCommerce businesses, Bettina realised that much loved quality brands were missing out on sales because their customers hadn’t been able to get their hands, quite literally, on their products.  By developing the tech to support this process, Bettina and the team at Try@Home have seen average order value increases of up to 88% for brands such as Sirens Swimwear, one of the early adopters.  In this chat, Bettina shares why she believes customers don’t want a refund, they just want service, how her team developed an influencer feature and how Try@Home is gearing up to send everyone’s favourite Aussie brands to lounge rooms all over the world!Links from the episode:Try@HomeAus Mumpreneur Sirens SwimwearBilly Cart KidsShopify Plus Black Friday (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:How did you come up with the Try@Home model idea?How does Try@Home increase conversion?What is the eCommerce talent market like on the Gold Coast where you are based?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your co-host: Bettina McLeod from Try@HomeBettina McLeod is a visionary leader who blends operational systems and marketing to better the lifestyle and experiences of others. With an entrepreneurial spark that began at the age of 14, Bettina challenged the status quo by leaving school early and diving straight into business. She quickly learnt that trading hours for time was not a winning situation, and in order to create the lifestyle she wanted; she would need to become her own boss. This mindset led her into 25+ years of business as a multi-passionate entrepreneur before becoming a leader in lifestyle businesses.  Throughout the years, Bettina has built, grown and transformed numerous brands. She has a strategist background, loves to problem solve, and is the current owner of 2 businesses, a stunning 1950-60s swimwear label,  called Sirens Swimwear and her new technology platform Try@Home. You can contact Bettina at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Ashley Hanger, the Founder of Stripped Supply, Australia’s first diabetes subscription box service. Around 1.8 million Australians live with diabetes and 280 people develop the condition each day.  Living with this chronic illness can be a challenge as it impacts pretty much every aspect of life.  After getting together with her partner, a type 1 diabetic, Ashley realised this was a prime area for subscription and couldn’t believe no-one else was doing it. Links from the episode:Slime PopThe Iconic AsosShoe Dog by Phil KnightThe Prick Subscription: The Stripped Supply Story | #206Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host: Ashley Hanger from Stripped SupplyAshley is a Startup Founder and Digital Content Creator experienced in storytelling and young-blooded digital strategy. After seeing the challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in her partner, Ashley found her passion providing support to people living with chronic illness. She founded Stripped Supply, Australia’s first diabetes subscription box, with a vision to give control back to the patient and make diabetes healthcare more accessible.You can contact Ashley at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Andy Lee, co-founder of the WOD Life. The WOD Life is the home of training looking after athletes, gym goers and battlers giving it their best (ie. me) as they sweat and strive to be better. Starting with a humble order of 30 skipping ropes, the WOD Life now ship all over the world carrying leading brands such as Nike, Reebok and Under Armour as well as their own range of workout gear.  In this chat we cover how Andy and his co-founder Ben bootstrapped The Wod Life from a personal credit card. We uncover the art of building an authentic community, how to develop strong relationships with wholesale partners, how pre-orders saved their business and why Andy dives into the deep dark depths of Reddit as part of his customer research. Scary stuff!Links from the episode:The WOD LifeCrossFitNike ReebokAdidasPumaRedditPackleo (sponsored)Shopify Plus (sponsored)Questions answered:What tips do you have for building a really solid community?How do you choose people and events to sponsor?What achievement are you most proud of?This episode was brought to you by…  PackleoShopify PlusAbout your co-host: Andy Lee from The WOD LifeAndy is a mission driven Co-founder, actively building The WOD Life from credit card backed start up to a multi million dollar global ecommerce operation.  He is passionate about forging meaningful relationships, fostering community and having fun with great people along the way.  Andy has a Double Degree in Laws and Legal Practice, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting. You can contact Andy at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Greg Leibowitz and James Fisher, Co founders of Rendr. The partners started the business in 2018 as a side project after spending their gap year in one of the leading tech hubs of the world, Israel. But it was their tradie mates that inspired them to develop their business, Rendr - a technology fulfilment platform which provides a same day delivery solution for retailers. Rendr now has clients such as Aussie Disposals and Chemist Warehouse and attracted investment from the likes of Ahmed Fahour, ex-CEO of Australia Post and Steven Lew, chairman of Global Retail Brands. Links from the episode:LululemonUniqloRendrThe Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayNever Split the Difference by Chris VossThe Extra Mile: The Rendr Story | #204Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-hosts: Greg Leibowitz from RendrProviding the technical and operational expertise to Rendr, Greg has a strong background in conceptualising and implementing innovative outcomes, driving solutions to meet the end consumers needs. An integral figure in creating what Rendr is today, Greg is extremely solution driven, coupling enhancements to user experience with a leading tech stack.You can contact Greg at LinkedInJames Fisher from RendrExperienced in the marketing side of the business, James has a profound background in creating brand identity and encapsulating presence, all with a digital and technology focus. At the core of Rendr’s continued growth, James is well-versed at driving standards and establishing solutions, sharing in his passion for commerce and innovation.You can contact James at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Andrew Maver, Co founder and CEO of stockinstore, an omni-channel SAAS platform connecting online and physical stores. With clients such as Adair’s, Kookai, Price Attack and Scanlan Theodore, stockinstore allows customers to find store locations, check product levels and lots more, creating more integrated, convenient shopping experiences. In this chat Andrew shares his thoughts on the product categories hardest to keep track of, what tips he has for staying on top of stock and how growing up as a long distance swimmer has helped him build a technology business.Links from the episode:stockinstoreAdairsKookaiBunnings The Body ShopAesopToyworldJulyShopify Plus and W Titley & Co (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:How does stockinstore impact the customer experience?Which product categories do you think are the toughest to keep track of?Which emerging omnichannel features do you think will soon become the norm? This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your co-host: Andrew Maver from stockinstorestockinstore is a multinational, multilingual solution because retailers all over the world have the same challenges.  As CEO and Co-founder of stockinstore, Andrew is responsible for the strategic direction, solution development, customer success and everything else.  His background was originally in a family retail business but after studying Information Systems and Business, he combined them all in eCommerce where he now has over 20 years experience.  Andrew is   open to new ideas and interesting ways retailers can maximise their investment in their stores & stock.You can contact Andrew at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Amanda Niu and Ken Lau, Co-founders of Eva, a Melbourne based furniture and homewares brand who are disrupting the usual suspects in the space. Not only do they have beautiful design, amazing customer reviews and B Corp certification - they also offer a 365 day money back guarantee. Links from the episode:EvaEverlaneMeccaThe Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzThe Messy Middle by Scott BelskiThe Personal MBA by Josh KaufmanA Good Sleep Guaranteed: The Eva Story | #202Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which eCommerce practice do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-hosts: Amanda Niu from EvaAmanda’s previous career was as a clinical neuropsychologist, where she specialised in the diagnosis and assessment of dementia across both clinical and research settings. Initially she helped out after hours at Eva, but soon enough took the plunge and went all in.You can contact Amanda at LinkedInKen Lau from EvaKen’s previous career saw him work as an electrical engineer within the trucking and manufacturing industry. He had several marketplace businesses where he experimented with the direct-to-consumer model on a smaller scale.  Armed with customer-centricity at their core and making the process of purchasing furniture much simpler, Amanda and Ken set about building Eva. You can contact Ken at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Leo Plaza, Co founder and Director of Easy Clean Gold Coast, a cleaning company that specialises in looking after eCommerce spaces and their unique needs.  Leo’s clients, brands such as LSKD, Hi Smile and Princess Polly, form part of the Gold Coast eCommerce community and share both work and lifestyle values. In this chat, Leo reveals how to get cleaning right from a business point of view, how he uses eComm technology to improve the way Easy Clean maintain their high standards and his passion for re-inventing the workplace of the future...think Gen Z happy place!  If you are struggling with maintaining your space or just want to review your cleaning processes, Leo is offering a free cleaning audit for all Add to Cart listeners, so stick around to find out how to take full advantage of that.Links from the episode:Princess PollyHi SmileLSKDMacro MikeShopify Plus and LSKD (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What are the most important considerations for eCommerce businesses when it comes to cleaning?What’s the link between cleanliness and employee engagement? What does the workplace of the future look like?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your co-host: Leo Plaza from Easy CleanLeo, Co-founder at Easy Clean, helps businesses improve workplace experience through customised office cleaning and other services and products designed to improve the workplace. At the forefront in the development of the workplace of the future in the Gold Coast and disrupting office cleaning, including a breakthrough product allowing offices to obtain a workplace promoter score and outsource facility related complaints.You can contact Leo at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Frank Nesci, the Co-founder of Comestri.  Comestri is a central eCommerce hub that integrates, enriches and synchronises data from multiple business systems for retailers and marketplaces.  They currently manage over 150 brands, close to 10 million SKUs and process more than 20 million order transactions a year for clients like General Pants, The Iconic and Amazon. Links from the episode:BirdsnestAdore BeautyHow I Built This With Guy Raz - Melanie Perkins Maximise Your Product Data: The Comestri Story  | #200Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Frank Nesci from ComestriFrank has worked across different industries using automation to deliver operational and business efficiencies.  In 2008, Frank co-founded Flow Software to help businesses integrate data between disparate software applications including Ecommerce platforms. As omnichannel evolved, it was becoming evident that brands and retailers were challenged with managing and synchronising product information, price and inventory data across different commerce platforms in different formats. This led to the concept and development of Comestri.  You can contact Frank at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by David McLean, Founder and CEO of Hubbed, a technology solution giving eCommerce businesses and their customers an alternative way to receive products.  With Hubbed, customers can opt to pick up their package from their local corner shop, newsagent or petrol station at a time that suits them.  Hubbed partners with all the major couriers, has around 2200 pick up locations Australia-wide and will turn on four further markets in South East Asia later this year. In this chat, David shares the benefits this solution can bring for retailers who become ‘hubs’, the sustainability impact Hubbed is making and why he’s asking for a punch in the face from me!  Plus, I throw my two cents in on the future of Hubbed’s pick up locations…i’ll give you a clue, it involves a cold one.Links from the episode:HubbedCarbon Reduction Institute Case StudyTollCouriers PleaseSendleDHLUPSFedExThe Iconic JB Hi FiMyerKmartRelievablesNational StorageShopify Plus and Milligram (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:How does HUBBED integrate into retail systems? What’s Hubbed’s next must-have pick up location?How prevalent is porch piracy?About your co-host: David McLean from HubbedDavid McLean is the founder and CEO of leading agnostic Australian parcel collection point network, Hubbed. David founded Hubbed in 2014, after more than 20 years’ experience in the finance and technology industries, working at organisations including Microsoft, Datacom, and UBS. He has since grown Hubbed to a network of 2000-plus Australian locations plus partner networks in New Zealand, South East Asia, North America and the UK.  Hubbed manages click and collect and return services for partners and their customers  including eBay, TOLL,  Couriers Please,  DHL,  FedEx, TNT, UPS and Sendle.You can contact David at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Abhishek Vohra, CEO and Founder of the AI platform Okkular. Founded in New Zealand in 2019, Okkular helps retailers by taking images of products and automatically generating product tags that can be used in categorisation, filters and sorting, SEO and personalisation. They are even working towards creating automated product descriptions. Already , they have leading retailers including Blue Bungalow, Myer and Princess Polly using their AI solution. Links from the episode:NikeMasters of Scale with Reid HoffmanPutting The AI In Product Details: The Okkular Story | #196 Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence.  The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…eSuiteAbout your co-host: Abhishek Vohra from OkkularAbhi is the CEO and Co-founder of Okkular. He was previously a principal at Deloitte working with technology & media companies. He did his undergrad in Auckland before moving to Sydney.You can contact Abhi at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.