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Chloë Thomas
Trying to work out how to acquire more customers? Need to improve customer retention? Or just looking for some reassurance you’re on the right track? That’s what the eCommerce MasterPlan is here for. Every week we interview an e-Commerce business person (owner, manager or marketer) with a fascinating insight into successful online retailing. Their business might be a UK mail order retailer, an online-only store from Australia, or a brick and clicks business from the USA – but every one of them is doing something we can all learn from. Many of our guests are using Shopify & Klaviyo, but we also have guests using Wix, Bigcommerce, Woocommerce, Omnisend and Magento. So you're sure to find an episode that directly helps YOU. Listen for advice on what to do next, the reassurance you’re heading in the right direction and all the inspiration you need to grow your eCommerce business without losing your life in the process! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
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Running 7 Figure WooCommerce Business Nohma from a Campervan with Charlie Low and Dale Comley

Running 7 Figure WooCommerce Business Nohma from a Campervan with Charlie Low and Dale Comley

Charlie Low and Dale Comley are the co-founders of Nohma (formerly and at time of recording... Climbingvan) – an extensive resource for self-build campervan converters that’s evolved into a successful eCommerce business they run whilst living and travelling in their own campervan. Founded in 2021 they now generate over 7 figures a year via their WooCommerce site.We explore how working whilst travelling has given them the right kind of constraints to be working productively. We also talk about their long-term approach to SEO and Google rankings, writing content to attract journalists and media outlets, how their book is a great lead generator, and why you should embrace a whole range of marketing channels to fully see what they can bring to your business.Prepare to be inspired!Apply to join Chloe's Free eCommerce Club! >> https://ecmp.info/clubGet your YoastCon Ticket now >> https://ecmp.info/yoastcon Checkout AppSumo >> https://ecmp.info/appsumo Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor AND... if you'd like to hear all about how Nohma got started you can hear Chloe's startup-focused chat with Charlie and Dale on the Start Your Own Business podcast here: https://www.startupdonut.co.uk/podcast/start-your-own-business-podcast/s4e6-start-up-story-charlie-low-and-dale-comley-of-climbingvanThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
32:5730/01/2023
How to Apply All FOUR Types of Scarcity Marketing with Mindy Weinstein

How to Apply All FOUR Types of Scarcity Marketing with Mindy Weinstein

Mindy Weinstein PhD is the author of the brand new bestselling book ‘The Power of Scarcity: Leveraging Urgency and Demand to Influence Customer Decisions’. She’s a leading expert in digital marketing and the founder of the digital marketing firm Market MindShift.We discuss the four different types of scarcity and how you can incorporate them all into your eCommerce marketing strategy.time, supply, demand and limited editionWe also reflect on QVC infomercials, the psychology behind coupons, how a countdown timer has increased a website’s online sales by 40% and why running out of stock is a great marketing opportunityMindy has shared lots of practical strategies to help you with your eCommerce growth, enjoy!Apply to join Chloe's Free eCommerce Club! >> https://ecmp.info/clubYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Checkout AppSumo >> https://ecmp.info/appsumo Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
32:1023/01/2023
Sustainable Fashion Business Tips from 9-figure brand Boden

Sustainable Fashion Business Tips from 9-figure brand Boden

Ben Dreyer is the Strategy, Sustainability, and Operations Director at Boden. The fashion brand Boden was founded in 1991, and Ben’s been there since 1998! Selling globally they now do £350 million a year.With 10% of the world’s carbon footprint coming from clothing, Boden has taken huge steps to become carbon neutral on Scope 1 and 2 – a term he explains in the episode. We also discuss the power of building a system for Recommend a Friend, which has contributed to 25% of their customers, how their biggest eCommerce market is in the USA, and how Ben operates by keeping things simple.Apply to join Chloe's Free eCommerce Club! >> https://ecmp.info/clubYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Find out about eDesk here >> https://edesk.com/masterplan Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:4316/01/2023
8 Experts share their Top Tip for eCommerce Growth in 2023?

8 Experts share their Top Tip for eCommerce Growth in 2023?

Welcome to one of our famous expert mash-up episodes! Each of our guests have been asked for their top tip for eCommerce Success in 2023. We've been doing these episodes every January since we started – and this year the answers are even more useful and inspiring than normal. This year our guests are… Rytis Lauris from Omnisend, Sue Monhait from Gift Biz Unwrapped, Yoast SEO’s Chief Operating Officer Chaya Oosterbroek, BigCommerce’s Meghan Stabler, the founder of eCommerce Tech Derric Haynie, Chris Dawson from ChannelX (the rebranded Tamebay), Jessica Totillo Coster from the eCommerce Badassery Podcast, and Kelly Barner from the Dial P for Procurement Podcast. You'll also hear the thoughts of our host Chloe Thomas. Tune into this expert mash-up episode as we find out how to improve your post-purchase activity, ways to boost ROI from your ‘lower cost’ channels, some powerful AI tools to deploy in your eCommerce store, how we respond to the cost of living crisis – and so much more.Apply to join Chloe's Free eCommerce Club! >> https://ecmp.info/clubYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Find out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
43:2409/01/2023
Chloe's Top 3 Marketing Tools & Shopify Apps to Improve your eCommerce sales in 2023

Chloe's Top 3 Marketing Tools & Shopify Apps to Improve your eCommerce sales in 2023

We’re kicking off the new year with something we’ve never done before – so do let me know what you think of this new format.There are 3 new pieces of eCommerce Marketing tech I’ve been super impressed with over the last few months, and which help with the key marketing areas you should be improving to ride what’s going to be a rocky year.So I thought I’d do an episode where we shine a light on each of them so you can work out if you should be bringing them into your marketing mix…I’ve got a team member from each joining me to tell us why it’s great tech, how it can help you, who it works best for, what it could do for you, and (of course) how much it costs.A common thread through all 3 is that they can help you grow sales by improving key marketing channels, AND saving you time.Listen now to find out more about:Yoast SEO's Shopify App https://ecmp.info/yoast Nibble the negotiation chatbot https://ecmp.info/nibble Penny Black's parcel personalisation powers. https://ecmp.info/pennyblackApply to join Chloe's Free eCommerce Club! >> https://ecmp.info/clubYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Find out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
32:3102/01/2023
Building a Marketplace For Diverse Brands on WooCommerce with the co-founders of SheHeThey

Building a Marketplace For Diverse Brands on WooCommerce with the co-founders of SheHeThey

Michael Ayre and Luke Jordan are the co-founders of SheHeThey – the home of diverse brands. It’s a marketplace built on WooCommerce, celebrating Queer, Black, POC, Disabled, Neurodivergent, Woman, and Ally Owned Brands. Founded in 2021, they launched in mid-2022 and they’re already showcasing around 70 brands. In this fascinating conversation, we explore how to be sustainable from day one of launching a business, making mission-driven decisions, creating communities for minority groups, building a personal brand on LinkedIn – including a post by Luke that reached two million people – and some great tips for working together with your life partner.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Learn more about Digital Gearbox >> https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/masterplan Mentioned in this episode:nullnullThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:4226/12/2022
3x Conversion Rate from Paid Search for BCorp Audiobook App Xigxag

3x Conversion Rate from Paid Search for BCorp Audiobook App Xigxag

Kelli Fairbrother is a co-founder at xigxag, one of the most innovative tech start-ups in the UK in 2022 according to Tech Nation’s Rising Stars competition. xigxag is an app bookseller, which offers the first ever listen and read experience without a subscription. Founded in 2019, they’ve already got 50,000 app downloads and are fast approaching £100k in annual revenue.In this episode we delve into mastering paid search, how 90% of their content is automatically generated to boost SEO, going app-first in the eCommerce world, their recent B Corp certification and being sustainable with ebooks and audiobooks, and how to enable social experiences within an app.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Learn more about Digital Gearbox >> https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/masterplan Mentioned in this episode:nullnullThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:5019/12/2022
The Big Trends in eCommerce

The Big Trends in eCommerce

Want to know what are the BIG trends are in eCommerce and DTC? Then you need to listen to this episode...Chloe's catching up with a private equity eCommerce specialist. What does that mean for you? Well - his job is to identify the best eCommerce stores to invest in for future profits and growth - so this is your chance to find out what's big right now.Our guest Raphael Thiolon is an Executive Director at Verlinvest a global private equity investment company with offices around the world. Raph leads the global Verlinvest Digital Consumer practice, with investments in eCommerce stores, marketplaces and digitally-native brands, past investments include:Who Gives a Crap, Lazada, Chewy, and Purplle – an Indian beauty site.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Learn more about Digital Gearbox >> https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/masterplan Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Mentioned in this episode:nullnullThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:4212/12/2022
What does successful sustainability marketing look like in 2023? With Sustainable eCommerce's Giles Smith

What does successful sustainability marketing look like in 2023? With Sustainable eCommerce's Giles Smith

Giles Smith is the host of the Sustainable eCommerce Podcast and eCommerce coach helping sustainable brands to build and scale profitably. He’s been in eCommerce since 2015, co-founded one of Australia’s leading eCommerce marketing agencies, grown an 8 figures SaaS business…. AND created THREE online brands from scratch including a mid-7-figures brand with retailer distribution in SIXTEEN countries.He's recently undertaken a project to turn all he's learnt (and what's worked for some of the greatest sustainable eCommerce brands) into a Playbook you too can follow.We're sharing the tips and ideas from this playbook includingwhat shifting from Purpose 1.0 to Purpose 2.0 looks like AND the 3 layers of Active Transparency.There's both lots of inspiration AND great advice in this episodeWhether you're a "sustainability-to-the-core" brand or an eCommerce business just looking to be better - you'll get a LOT of out this episode. promise.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Learn more about Digital Gearbox >> https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/masterplan Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Mentioned in this episode:nullnullThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
52:3005/12/2022
Sustainable Shopify watch brand plants 880,000+ trees AND sells $3m a year - meet TruWood

Sustainable Shopify watch brand plants 880,000+ trees AND sells $3m a year - meet TruWood

Bishoi Khella is the founder and CEO at TruWood, a Canadian wooden watches brand. Selling on Shopify they’re on a mission to provide as much value to the world as possible, which includes planting over 880,000 trees so far! Founded in 2016 they now are doing about $3million a year.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd Learn more about Digital Gearbox >> https://digitalgearbox.co.uk/masterplan Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Mentioned in this episode:nullnullThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
32:2728/11/2022
Tapping into an under-served market with eCommerce Startup Tiwani Heritage

Tapping into an under-served market with eCommerce Startup Tiwani Heritage

Lola Cawood and Carol Lathbridge are the co-founders of Tiwani Heritage, the UK’s FIRST retailer of recyclable synthetic hair extensions. They sell their 100% biodegradable and plastic free products via their Shopify store and marketplaces. Founded in 2018, and launched in 2020 they are deep in startup land and have already helped over 400 customers in the UK.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Learn more about the Nibble AI negotiation chatbot >> https://ecmp.info/nibble Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:2621/11/2022
Selling $500k in your first 4 months on Shopify with Buderflys' brilliant Shea Gerhardt

Selling $500k in your first 4 months on Shopify with Buderflys' brilliant Shea Gerhardt

Shea Gerhardt is the inventor, founder and CEO of Buderflys, an innovative and strategic earbud brand. Based in the USA they’re selling exclusively DTC via their Shopify store to the USA only at the moment. Founded in 2016, they started selling in 2021 and did nearly $500k in their first four months of marketing – including going out of stock multiple times.Whilst Shea shares plenty of great tips, this is definitely one of those super-inspiring episodes. Especially around the impact of really drilling down into WHO your customer really is, and taking that into every aspect of the business.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Learn more about the Nibble AI negotiation chatbot >> https://ecmp.info/nibble Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:3114/11/2022
Growing a Sustainable eCommerce Brand 60% a year with Bert Beagley-Brown from TOG Knives

Growing a Sustainable eCommerce Brand 60% a year with Bert Beagley-Brown from TOG Knives

Bert Beagley-Brown is the founder and Managing Director at TOG Knives a UK brand that designs & sells premium kitchen knives, batch-produced in the Samurai sword capital of Japan. Selling via their WordPress store they’ve just run a second hugely successful crowdfunding campaign. Founded in 2015 they now do £700,000 a year having grown 4.9x since 2019.Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Learn more about the Nibble AI negotiation chatbot >> https://ecmp.info/nibble Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:5207/11/2022
Weird Marketing Strategies to 2x your Shopify Store with Sheets & Giggles Colin McIntosh

Weird Marketing Strategies to 2x your Shopify Store with Sheets & Giggles Colin McIntosh

Colin McIntosh is the founder and CEO at Sheets and Giggles, selling sheets, mattresses, comforters and covers via their Shopify store and Amazon, from the USA to the world. It all started in 2018 with a crowdfunding launch, in the first 12 months they hit $1m in sales, and within 2 years hit $1m a month; AND they’ve just been named number 309 on the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America.We're discussing the marketing strategies he's using to double his sales every year.And they are NOT what you expect...Learn more about Klaviyo >> https://ecmp.info/klaviyoYoast SEO, available on Shopify and WordPress for WooCommerce >> https://ecmp.info/yoast Learn more about the Nibble AI negotiation chatbot >> https://ecmp.info/nibble Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:2331/10/2022
Why Customer Research and a Slow Startup works for Gusto Snacks with Giuseppe Baidoo

Why Customer Research and a Slow Startup works for Gusto Snacks with Giuseppe Baidoo

Giuseppe Baidoo is the founder and CEO at Gusto an award-winning DTC snack brand. Based in the UK they sell their food-waste-fighting products via wholesale and their Shopify store, and recently secured a listing in Selfridges! Founded in 2018 they soft-launched in 2021 to test the market and learn more about the customers, and this year are targeting sales of 58,000 units.We're talking about slow startup launches, customer research, accelerating the growth plans, wholesaling.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:4924/10/2022
The Ops Perspective on Fashion with Needle & Thread's Mark Liddington

The Ops Perspective on Fashion with Needle & Thread's Mark Liddington

We’re revisiting the story of a past guest. Yes I’ve been looking back through our past episodes to find a few guests I’d just LOVE to find out what’s been going on with.Mark Liddington is the Chief Operating Officer at Needle & Thread, a fashion retailer selling via their own ShopifyPlus website from the UK to the world. They also sell through outlets such as Selfridges, Harrods, Zalando and others. Needle and Thread launched in 2013, eCommerce sales doubled during the pandemic, and they are on track for over £20 million in sales through all channels this year.We first chatted to Mark from Needle and Thread Just before the pandemic hit in March 2020 (episode 262).Listen for updates on:how they survived the pandemic, and lessons learnttheir increased focus on sustainabilityteam, marketing, 3PLs and moreGet all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:5117/10/2022
A truly inspiring sustainable startup - Marc Bucci from Social Socks

A truly inspiring sustainable startup - Marc Bucci from Social Socks

Marc Bucci launched his Shopify store Social Socks this summer with a BIG goal… to improve sustainability globally and raise £1 million for charity.Listen in to find outwhy socks!?how he's baked in sustainability from day one, into everythingwhy F2F selling is key to his successsome excellent plans for future growthGet all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:2410/10/2022
Top 10 Holiday Season Setbacks and How to Avoid Them

Top 10 Holiday Season Setbacks and How to Avoid Them

We’re doing something a little different this episode.I was lucky enough to be invited to host a panel session at Brightpearl by Sage’s Peak Season Summit.And it was so insightful I asked them if we could share with all of you too. And they said yes! Thanks Brightpearl!The discussion is titled “Top 10 Holiday Season Setbacks (And How To Avoid Them)” and six panellists (including one of our past guests Dan from Lovepop) gave SO MUCH practical advice it was a real pleasure to chair the session.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
56:3203/10/2022
Growing Skincare brand Blossom Essentials 3x to 7 figures with Sarah Vilenskiy

Growing Skincare brand Blossom Essentials 3x to 7 figures with Sarah Vilenskiy

Sarah Vilenskiy is the Founder and CEO at Blossom Essentials, a line of clean and non-toxic hydration products directly addressing chronic dry and irritated skin problems. Founded in 2020 they sell on Shopify from the USA to the world. They are experiencing 300% growth and are on track to hit $1.4m this year.Sarah explains how they're driving such growth in year 3 includingteam structurecustomer services and 3PLsfinding the right subscription softwareads - TikTok, Facebook, InstagramA tip-packed episode!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:4326/09/2022
Grow from 7 figures to 8 figures in beauty with Janis Thomas from Look Fabulous Forever

Grow from 7 figures to 8 figures in beauty with Janis Thomas from Look Fabulous Forever

Janis Thomas is ex-Birchbox and the eCommerce and Marketing Director at Look Fabulous Forever, the innovative cosmetics and skincare brand designed to meet the needs of older women. They’re a UK DTC brand selling globally to customer base often ignored by the DTC world, who they’re serving via a Magento site. Founded in 2013, Janis has been driving the growth strategy for just over 2 years, they’re currently doing millions a year, and working towards double figure millions.We talk through her 5 part Growth Strategy, including tips on getting the team culture right, growing Life Time Value, You Tube marketing, listening to your customers effectively AND CRO!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:4019/09/2022
Double Your Shopify Sales every Year with Story and Product - SOLIOS watches' Samuel Leroux

Double Your Shopify Sales every Year with Story and Product - SOLIOS watches' Samuel Leroux

Samuel Leroux is co-founder at SOLIOS Watches a disruptive DTC brand selling high quality, elegant and eco-friendly solar powered watches. Founded in 2018 they were the first watch company to become a B Corp, and have been at least doubling every year which is super impressive when you consider they’re bootstrapping, that means they now have over 10,000 customers and this year should hit over $2million via their Shopify store.Listen to be inspired by:- The SOLIOS watches founder story- How SOLIOS have built their team- The important of sustainability at SOLIOS- How SOLIOS have doubled sales each yearLots of great tips tooGet all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
43:4112/09/2022
Getting your first 400 wholesale accounts with Bare Kind's Lucy Jeffrey

Getting your first 400 wholesale accounts with Bare Kind's Lucy Jeffrey

Lucy Jeffrey is the Founder and CEO at Bare Kind – seller of bamboo socks that save endangered animals. Bare Kind are based in the UK and sell globally via Shopify and wholesale platform Faire. Founded in 2018, last year they hit £200,000.Lucy is sharing a heap of in-depth advice, including:- how she's grown their wholesale channel to 6 figures using Faire- how she's built her remote team, and makes it work really well- how she's overcome lots of accounting hurdles- how to recognise an eCommerce store needs to be shut downGet all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:3705/09/2022
Subscriptions and fast growth DTC with Kristina Smith from Big Island Coffee Roasters

Subscriptions and fast growth DTC with Kristina Smith from Big Island Coffee Roasters

Kristina Smith is the Head of DTC at Big Island Coffee Roasters. A multi award-winning coffee business with sustainability at its core, founded seven years ago they launched a DTC Shopify site 3 years ago and are aiming to double sales both this year and next.We're chatting about- how to hit the ground running in a new job- subscriptions for success- selling luxury coffeeand a lot more (of course!)Checkout AppSumo >> https://ecmp.info/appsumo Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:3929/08/2022
Supply Chain Crisis - Solved. Top eCommerce Operations Tips

Supply Chain Crisis - Solved. Top eCommerce Operations Tips

Well.. not quite!But for our 400th episode, we're squeezing the best advice on how to deal with this hugely frustrating issue.Thanks to our expert guests for their tips on how to minimise the impact of the supply chain crisis on your eCommerce store.Hear tips from:- Ian Hammersley, The Hammersley Brothers- Kelly Barner, Dial P for Procurement Podcast- Martin Heubel, Consulterce- Gavin Warwick, SmartFreight- Sara Arthrell, BrightPearl and Inventory PlannerPLUS host Chloe Thomas summarises it all into 7 key action points for you to follow.Checkout AppSumo >> https://ecmp.info/appsumo Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
40:5922/08/2022
Growing a reCommerce business to £5.5m through great customer experience with Helen Lord from UKE

Growing a reCommerce business to £5.5m through great customer experience with Helen Lord from UKE

Helen Lord is co-director and founder at family business Used Kitchen Exchange, the UK’s number one kitchen reseller, and proud recipients of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Founded in 2014 they now sell around £5.5m in product a year.We're chatting about building a recommerce business (selling used goods), and how it opens doors in existing markets. How getting to know the customer has been crucial to their success, How and why they've decided to shift to eCommerce after 8 years in business. LOTS of great tips and ideas and inspiration in this episode.Checkout AppSumo >> https://ecmp.info/appsumo Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:0815/08/2022
How to get to $25m in 5 years AND care about the planet with Ekster Wallets' Olivier Momma

How to get to $25m in 5 years AND care about the planet with Ekster Wallets' Olivier Momma

Olivier Momma is the creative director at Ekster Wallets. Olivier has recently been named as one of Forbes 30 under 30, and he’s taken Ekster from crowdfunding in 2016 to over $25million in sales. Throughout that time sustainability has been a big part of their mission, in 2021 they became climate neutral, and they are working on that again in 2022.Listen for lots of tips on team, marketing, net zero, growth and more.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
32:2108/08/2022
Taking a fast growth carbon reduction focused startup to 7-figures with Byway Travel's Cat Jones

Taking a fast growth carbon reduction focused startup to 7-figures with Byway Travel's Cat Jones

I’m really excited to bring you today’s guest because they’re really shifting consumer behaviour on the sustainability front.It’s not a retailer as such, it’s a travel company – inspiring us all to ditch the flights, and enjoy the journey!Cat Jones is the founder and CEO at Byway, a travel company that creates flight-free “Slow travel” holidays for its customers. Founded in 2020 they have grown so fast they’re having to turn off their marketing, and over 200 people a month are enjoying their trips.We're discussing how she's grown the business so far, juggling marketing vs service capacity, and (of course) how to re-educate consumers to make better, more low carbon buying decisions.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:5401/08/2022
How to grow your DTC brand to over £12m with Guy Blaskey founder of Pooch and Mutt

How to grow your DTC brand to over £12m with Guy Blaskey founder of Pooch and Mutt

Guy Blaskey is the founder and CEO at Pooch and Mutt, creators and suppliers of health food for dogs selling single orders and subscriptions via their Shopify store. Founded in 2007 they now do £ 12 million just over 1/3 DTC, 1/3 Amazon, 1/3 Retail.We're discussing how he got the business there, plus lots of founder tips, marketing tips, and sustainable packaging advice.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:5425/07/2022
Linking your offline and online activity for greater sales with Lost and Forged's Doug Heifetz

Linking your offline and online activity for greater sales with Lost and Forged's Doug Heifetz

Doug Heifetz is the artist, owner & metal smith at Lost & Forged, an upcycled jewellery business selling on Shopify, Etsy and at in person shows. Founded in 2016 they now do six figures a year.As well as sharing the story of how he came up with his upcycled jewellery designs, Doug is also sharing lots of tips around blogging, SEO, in person events, email capture and more.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:1018/07/2022
Startup manufacturing and cashflow problems, crowdfunding, and organic social with Frankly Delicious

Startup manufacturing and cashflow problems, crowdfunding, and organic social with Frankly Delicious

Frank Laws is the director and owner of Frankly Delicious, artisan chocolate makers on a mission to change the world with Chocolate! Founded in 2018, re-launched in 2020 they sell on Shopify, run kickstarters, and last year hit £50k.Yes, we're covering Chocolate 2 weeks running! Why - because these businesses demonstrate just how differently businesses can tackle similar problems.In this episode learn about the ups and downs of startup life, solving cashflow and manufacturing problems AND get some awesome tips on driving sales through organic social media - including TikTok and Reels.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
35:0311/07/2022
Story, content and partnerships for growth with James Le Compte from To'ak Chocolate

Story, content and partnerships for growth with James Le Compte from To'ak Chocolate

James Le Compte is the CEO at To'ak Chocolate. A luxury chocolate brand, where sharing the origin story is everything. Founded in 2013, with their first product available in 2014 they are a Shopify merchant, and are growing DTC at 50% year on year.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
40:3504/07/2022
Embedding ethics and sustainability into luxury brand Elvis & Kresse - super inspiring story

Embedding ethics and sustainability into luxury brand Elvis & Kresse - super inspiring story

This is a must-listen-twice episode.Kresse Wesling CBE is the co-founder at Elvis and Kresse, the designers, manufacturers, and sellers of their range of sustainable and ethically produced luxury accessories and homewares. Founded in 2005 they now sell via Shopify. They donate 50% of their profits to charity – and last year they donated over £100,000 AND saved over 14 tonnes of materials from landfill.Kresse shares the inspiring story of how she has founded and grown Elvis and Kresse to be a successful business, that has inspired many other businesses to do better too.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
39:4127/06/2022
Should "sustainability" be your Number 1 marketing message? With Hugo & Thomas from Canopey

Should "sustainability" be your Number 1 marketing message? With Hugo & Thomas from Canopey

Thomas Panton & Hugo Douglas-Deane are the co-founders at Canopey (which at the time of recording was called Greenr).They’re building the UK’s most accessible and comprehensive sustainable shopping marketplace.We're discussing how they're vetting their products, and LOTS about the best way to win new customers for a sustainable brand (or marketplace!)Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:5020/06/2022
Discover the perfect DTC Playbook with DTC veteran Mike Stevens

Discover the perfect DTC Playbook with DTC veteran Mike Stevens

Mike Stevens is the author of the brand new book “The Direct to Consumer Playbook: The Stories and Strategies of the Brands that Wrote the DTC Rules”.And one could say he was one of the DTC pioneers with 8 years at Innocent Drinks back in the 2000s, and then founding good-for-you confectionery brand Peppersmith which over 10 years he scaled all the way to exit in 2018.Mike now helps start ups and challenger brands scale through various mentoring schemes, as a consultant via Stevens.Earth and via his brand new book!Chloe and Mike discuss the lessons from the 16 case studies he shares, what's core to success in the DTC channel, and tips for success in 2022.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:4613/06/2022
Growing a fashion brand to over 7 figures with Charys Caldarella from Styelle Swim

Growing a fashion brand to over 7 figures with Charys Caldarella from Styelle Swim

Charys Caldarella is the CEO and founder of Styelle Swim, a sustainable swimwear fashion brand. Founded in 2016 they are now on track to hit €1 million this year. The growth is coming from DTC sales AND their extensive global wholesale network - including marketplaces and retailers like Zalando. We explore how she's achieving all this whilst also making the whole business carbon negative.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:5106/06/2022
Growing a reusables brand to £5m a year with Helen Rankin from Cheeky Wipes, inc Klaviyo tips

Growing a reusables brand to £5m a year with Helen Rankin from Cheeky Wipes, inc Klaviyo tips

Helen Rankin is the founder and general dogsbody at Cheeky Wipes, a simple reusables brand who have been leading the charge since 2008. Selling reusable baby wipes, period products, nappies and more. They’re now a multi awarding winning business with 35 staff, and sales of over £5m a year.We're discussing how she's grown the business, customer service and customer experience, the power of reviews, email marketingand much much more!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
35:1630/05/2022
The recipe for FAST eCommerce growth with Sara Arthrell from Brightpearl

The recipe for FAST eCommerce growth with Sara Arthrell from Brightpearl

In this episode… we’re doing something a little different- I don’t have a retailer for you this week, instead my guest is sharing the lessons from the Brightpearl Lightning 50 list. Where they’ve not only identified the fastest growth eCommerce stores – they’ve also looked across them to find what they have in common.So you can think of this as the episode where we share the recipe for fast eCommerce growth.My guest is Sara Arthrell, the CMO at Brightpearl, and she’s joining us to share the insights from the Brightpearl Lightning 50 report that you can all use to fast track the growth in your eCommerce store.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:3223/05/2022
Going from ZERO to £200k sales on Shopify & Klaviyo in 8 weeks with Rob from The Moon Phase Studio

Going from ZERO to £200k sales on Shopify & Klaviyo in 8 weeks with Rob from The Moon Phase Studio

Rob Harrison-Plastow is the Chief Marketing Officer of eCommerce store The Moon Phase Studio. The studio exists to empower its customers to become more attuned to the moon through art, books, and rituals. It was founded in November 2020 and they went from zero to £200k sales in just 8 weeks! Listen to hear tips on how constraint creates creativity Facebook Ads SEO, CRO, and customer research!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlMentioned in this episode:nullnullThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
39:4716/05/2022
Building a sustainable loungewear brand on Shopify & Klaviyo - it's Krisha Kotak from Tula+Tye

Building a sustainable loungewear brand on Shopify & Klaviyo - it's Krisha Kotak from Tula+Tye

Krisha Kotak is the founder at Tula + Tye, a Shopify loungewear brand responsibly made from recycled and organic materials, hand-dyed with eco-friendly dyes, and packaged in recycled and reusable bags. Founded in 2020 they attracted over 600 customers in the first year. Krisha has achieved remarkable things in her first year - and shares some of the amazing plans she has for 2022 and beyond.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:5609/05/2022
Klaviyo Research - Sustainable eCommerce

Klaviyo Research - Sustainable eCommerce

I got VERY excited when I saw some consumer research by Klaviyo that gets into consumers buying choices, and identifies the big opportunities we can take advantage of with our marketing. There is a HUGE marketing opportunity in sustainability – the customers want it. But it’s our job to help them work out how to BE more sustainable.In this episode… we're discussing that research and what it means for your business with the author of the research, Aubrey Harper.Aubrey is a Content Strategist at Klaviyo, and you REALLY need to know about her remarkable customer research.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:0902/05/2022
10 eCommerce Marketing Tips from our latest Virtual Summit

10 eCommerce Marketing Tips from our latest Virtual Summit

Our brand new eCommerce MasterPlan Virtual Summit is live NOW. Catch ALL the replays for FREE now at eCMP.info/summit ---In this episode, Chloe gives us a rundown of one top tip from each of the 10 expert sessions within the summit.So get ready for the perfect Email, Facebook Ads, SMS, etc marketing advice to help you ride the wave of eCommerce success this year.Including tips from:Neil Forrest, GorgiasBen Parr, Octane AIDerric Haynie, eCommerce TechRob Harrison-Plastow, Time AgencySteve Clift, GoodCartsGemma Banks, KlaviyoIvana Radojevic, Stream Commerce ShopifyPlus agencyBecky Hopkin, Digital GearboxOliver Spark, Sweet AnalyticsGet all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:3925/04/2022
Launching a luxury sustainable fashion brand with funding and a kickstarter! It's VENIM

Launching a luxury sustainable fashion brand with funding and a kickstarter! It's VENIM

Leslie Fong has been in eCommerce since 2009, and in 2018 took the leap into founding her own fashion brand. VENIM launched with a super successful kickstarter in 2019, has been awarded grants by Spanx, SIA Scotch, and Facebook, AND been nominated in FGI’s Rising Star Awards.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:5618/04/2022
The Fashion Business Model of the Future? This is Unfolded with Cally Russell

The Fashion Business Model of the Future? This is Unfolded with Cally Russell

Cally Russell is a Forbes 30 under 30, a Drapers 30 under 30, has been on Dragons Den (that’s the UK’s shark tank). Since 2013 Cally has been changing the fashion industry, and since 2020 that change has been highly focused on using data to remove waste and change lives. His current project is This is Unfolded, a fashion brand doing amazing things on many fronts! Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:0811/04/2022
Building a Europe's most Sustainable Product Marketplace with Veo's Joe Darwen

Building a Europe's most Sustainable Product Marketplace with Veo's Joe Darwen

Joe Darwen is the founder of Veo – Europe’s most sustainable online shopping destination. It’s a marketplace with over 200 independent brands selling over 50,000 unique products across Fashion, Beauty, Food, Drink and Home! Started in 2019 they’ve been perfecting their model and the technology that powers it, and re-launched the ‘final’ version in September 2021 and are growing 30% month on month.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
32:3104/04/2022
10 Simple Ways to Make Your eCommerce Brand More Sustainable

10 Simple Ways to Make Your eCommerce Brand More Sustainable

Chloe's been busy researching how to make an eCommerce business more sustainable, including reducing carbon usage and offsetting. During her research, she's found a LOT of ways you can very easily take the first step on the path to net-zero. AND found a lot of tools that will also improve your marketing AND help your customers make better buying decisions. So.... she's pulled the best 10 of them together in this episode for you. Listen to find 10 easy ways to quickly make your business more sustainable. We've got tips, process changes, and several Shopify Apps! (which also work with other platforms!!).Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
41:4328/03/2022
Balancing the Bricks and Clicks with Jarrold's Neil Park

Balancing the Bricks and Clicks with Jarrold's Neil Park

Neil Park is the Head of eCommerce at Jarrold’s Department Store. The store was founded in 1770 and is a shopping, beauty and dining destination in its home town of Norwich. They’ve had an eCommerce store for 10 years, that really came into its own during the last 2 pandemic years pushing sales up 250%, and leading to 3.8 million visitors a year online.As well as discussing what it's like to balance the needs of a historic, regionally famous store with an eCommerce store, we're focusing in on key recent developments around their local artisan marketplace, and a brilliant gift finder.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:4521/03/2022
Our episode about Ukraine, with Matteo Grassi from Commerce4Good

Our episode about Ukraine, with Matteo Grassi from Commerce4Good

This bonus episode is our response to what’s happening in Ukraine.It’s VERY low-fi – no jingles, no ads, and edited by Chloe!!! Because I wanted to get it out fast (this is hitting the airwaves a mere 2 hours after we recorded it), because we’re putting it out on multiple podcasts AND because it just feels totally wrong to put ads in an episode like this.So what’s this episode about?Earlier this week Matteo reached out to see if I’d be up for sharing what he and his team are doing to help in Ukraine – in his words “to help the professional network to fight this war”.So we’re going to talk about how those eCommerce skills are being leveraged to helpAnd we’re also going to share how you can help Matteo and his team, AND I’ll share a couple of other clever ways to help that I’ve come across recently.Yes, we are doing an episode on a war. BUT if you’re a regular listener you’ll know my way of coping with big scary things is to get practical – so this is not going to be a ‘guilt-trip you into donating’ infomercial – more a celebration of some of the amazing people and things that are happening in response to the awfulness.My aim is for this to be an inspiring and hopeful episode, not one that will make you sad. None of us needs more sadness.In fact - I felt more positive after recording this than I did before!My guest Matteo Grassi is ex-ShopifyPlus, the CEO and Co-Founder of Popup, a no-code eCommerce platform, AND co-founder and advisor to Viceroy Group a “humble and happy umbrella company of DTC brands” (great description from their LinkedIn profile!).Between the two companies, they have team members from all over the world, including… Ukraine. So Matteo and the team have been quick to work out how they can help their own team members, AND leverage their skill sets to help the Ukrainian people cope with the day to day challenges of this war.Here are the links to how you can help:- Support Matteo’s work via Commerce4good at chloelink.com/commerce4good- Get your Ukrainian designed Tshirt (and add a helpful tip!) at www.artists4good.store- Hire Ukrainian talent at https://remoteukraine.org/- Find real ways to help Ukraine from wherever you are in the world - chloelink.com/ukrainehelp- What to do as a business guide – chloelink.com/ukrainebusiness - And one last one… Simon Wharton is running 100k this month for the Disasters Emergency Committee so you could just sponsor him on his just giving page – chloelink.com/simonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
35:3217/03/2022
Taking a Sustainable Products brand to 2million+ customers with Jennie Perry from Grove Collaborative

Taking a Sustainable Products brand to 2million+ customers with Jennie Perry from Grove Collaborative

Jennie Perry is the Chief Marketing Officer at Grove Collaborative, an eCommerce store that crafts and curates earth-changing products for the home with over 2 million customers. Jennie’s been marketing products and retailer stores (on and offline) for over 25 years including Old Navy, Stride Rite, Amazon Fashion & Amazon Prime.Wow!We're chatting about how they run their marketing to recruit new customers, and every tactic she shares is something even the smallest eCommerce brand can do...Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:2514/03/2022
Clothes Swapping success and how it can work for brands too with Nuw's Aisling Byrne

Clothes Swapping success and how it can work for brands too with Nuw's Aisling Byrne

Aisling Byrne is the founder and CEO at Nuw, a fashion exchange app for preloved highstreet, vintage, and designer fashion labels. Founded in 2018, the app went live in 2020 already has a 4.5 star rating and in 2021 they facilitated 20,000 item exchanges!As you know we’re now on a mission to help you embrace the path to net zero, make your business and your products more sustainable AND help educate consumers to make better buying decisions.One of the worst industries – one that contributes more to the climate emergency than the flying and shipping industries combined is…. FASHION.So it was BRILLIANT to see lots of sustainability focused brands in this year’s Drapers 30 under 30 – for our international listeners Drapers magazine is the beating heart of the UK fashion industry.So we’re going to be showcasing a handful of these brilliant brands over the next few months, because I believe the ways they’re approaching creating a successful business that also does a LOT of good for the planet is the sort of inspiring stories we all need to hear!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
39:1207/03/2022
Want an easy way to work out how sustainable your products are?

Want an easy way to work out how sustainable your products are?

The word “sustainable” gets used LOADS at the moment, we use it a lot on this podcast – BUT what does it actually mean? What does it take to really be sustainable?Today’s guest unveiled software as CES in January that rapidly and cost-effectively evaluates the environmental impact of consumer products at global scale. So I figured he’d be a good person to discuss what “sustainable” really means for all of us.And what the benefits of shouting about your sustainability credentials really are.Austin Simms is the co-founder & COO at Dayrize, a business which exists to help business and consumers bring consumption within planetary boundaries, and whose software is already being used by over 500 businesses – including Foot Locker. Before co-founding Dayrize Austin has held senior marketing positions at multiple big brand consumer businesses like Nike, Philips and Brooks Running.Please do listen to the end where you’ll find out just how easy and low-cost it can be to have the sustainability score of all your products researched, and provided back to you BOTH as a format you can use across your website and marketing AND with an indepth report to help you become even MORE sustainable.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
35:4528/02/2022