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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/
Takeaways from MeetMagento UK inc lots of mobile and conversion rate optimisation tips
Last month I attended the brilliant MeetMagento UK (run by JH). It was a great event so I thought I'd revive the takeaways format and bring you the best lessons from the event. Including updates on what's happening in the Magento world, and lots of great tips and ideas for improving your conversion rate on both desktop and mobile.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
26:3828/07/2019
Sir Gordon Bennett's Neil Elliot shares the pleasure and the pain of their first months live
Neil Elliot is the founder of Sir Gordon Bennett a retailer dedicated to helping us all buy better, and buy British. Stocking a range of gorgeous brands the business launched in November 2018, and after half a year of trading and a lot of testing and measuring they have achieved sales of £7k to date, and are on the cusp of launching a big marketing campaign. We discuss Google Adwords, testing and measuring, and Neil's plans for a big print, digital advertising, and pop up campaign.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:4021/07/2019
Christian Zeron of Theo and Harris explains how vlogging grew sales to $2.5million per year
Christian Zeron founded Theo and Harris, a vintage watch retailer, in 2015. 4 years on it is a thriving online store and vlog which now does $2.5million sales per year.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:5514/07/2019
Chris Lynch author of "The Truth about SEO: How to Survive in a world of robots, and spiders"
Chris Lynch is the author of “The Truth about SEO: How to Survive Online In A World of Robots, Demons, Influencers, and Spiders”. And he’s also the CTO at Gravit-e, a website builder who specialise in bespoke builds. I’ve known Chris for about a decade now – so I know you’re in for a treat.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
39:2907/07/2019
Founder and CEO of Ettitude Phoebe Yu who's achieving 15-20% monthly sales growth
Phoebe Yu is the Founder and CEO of Ettitude a sustainable bedding brand that’s all about helping customers get a better night’s sleep. They launched in Australia in 2014, and more recently launched in the USA in November 2017 where it has consistently hit monthly growth of 15-20%.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:4101/07/2019
Ex Airbnb Head of SEO Tommy Griffith shares his top SEO tips, plus the power of automation
Tommy Griffith used to run SEO for big businesses – 4 years at Airbnb, and before that 2 years at PayPal. Then in 2017 he decided to turn his training side business, Clickminded, into his main occupation. With projected 2019 revenue of $490k for 10 hours work per week, spending 2018 working on automating the business has clearly paid off!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:3623/06/2019
Latest UX tips and tricks with Matt Isherwood author of 'Designing eCommerce Websites'
Matt Isherwood is the author of “Designing eCommerce Websites – 66 Guidelines, A UX Design handbook for Great Online Shops”. Over the years Matt’s worked at the BBC and onefinestay, and now specialises in working with growing startups. If this all sounds a little familiar… it’s because back in 2017 we had Matt on the show (episode 111) to talk about the first edition of the book. Now in edition 2 it’s grown from 54 guidelines to 66! So well worth getting your hands on edition 2.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:3516/06/2019
Running 5 niche DIY sector eCommerce sites with ex Phones4u Andy Lockley of LoveShoppingDirect
Andy Lockley is the Head of eCommerce at LoveShoppingDirect the group behind one of the UK’s fastest growing online electrical DIY stores. The five websites are EnergyBulbs.co.uk, LEDBulbs.co.uk, AirConCentre.co.uk, MeacoDehumidifiers.co.uk, and Devola.co.uk. They launched their first store in 2008 have been featured in the Sunday Times Fast Track top 100, and now have a team of 20.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
35:4809/06/2019
Tony Preedy shares top marketing advice from his 25+yrs experience inc Littlewoods and Lakeland
As his LinkedIn profile states – Tony Preedy has been a marketing professional in the Home Shopping sector since 1991. Yes, today’s guest has over 25 years experience of getting the British (and overseas) public to spend money from the comfort of their own homes. Including working for brands such as Lakeland, Otto, Littlewoods and more. I’m really excited to have someone which such great experience of the eCommerce world (even before it existed!) on the show today to share a little of his years of experience with us.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
38:2603/06/2019
Multisite eCommerce - why should you have more than one website? With Shopit's Adam Pritchard
Adam Pritchard is the founder of Shopit – the UK’s only Pay as you grow eCommerce platform. I’ve known Adam for a few years and when we caught up for coffee at IRX (internet retailing expo) this year ended up talking about all the many many reasons you could benefit from having multiple websites. It was such an interesting discussion I thought we should recreate it for all of you – so that’s what Adam’s joining me to discuss in today’s episode. We discuss WHY you might go multisite, HOW to do it efficiently (and sanely!), and WHAT benefits it could bring to your business.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:3826/05/2019
How to drive Instagram sales to your Shopify store with Ella from Fitbakes
We’re talking baking, Instagram, influencers, outsourcing, Shopify and much much more! Ella Rauen-Prestes is the founder and CEO of Fitbakes, a low sugar high protein bakery. Ella started the business from her kitchen table in 2017, gets 80% of her sales from Instagram, and is projecting 2019 annual sales of £170k.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/
34:3019/05/2019
Bryan Lewis of FINCH on getting to $300k subscription sales in 6 months, then starting again
Bryan Lewis is founder and CEO at FINCH. FINCH, is a subscription-based eco-friendly activewear brand that makes technical apparel designed for comfort, performance, and everyday use. The first business launched in early 2018 and it took them just 6 months to get to $300k in sales. After that a cease and desist letter lead them to close down the business, and relaunch new and improved as FINCH.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:4112/05/2019
Kate Barrett author of "E-telligence: Email marketing isn’t dead, the way you’re using it is"
Our guest expert is Kate Barrett, author of the new book “E-telligence: Email marketing isn’t dead, the way you’re using it is”. You may also remember her from our first Virtual Summit back in 2017. Kate’s worked in email marketing for over a decade helping some of the UK’s leading retailers to up their email game – including Argos, QVC, and Marks and Spencer.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:3905/05/2019
The 3 Pillars of a Successful Subscription Business, top tips from our latest Virtual Summit
In this episode our host Chloe Thomas brings you some of the top takeaways from the sessions in our Subscription eCommerce Virtual Summit. Including launching a subscription business, mastering customer acquisition, and the ever tricky area of customer retention.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
24:4128/04/2019
Mailchimp and Shopify no longer integrating - what you need to do about it
On May 12th the Mailchimp integration with Shopify will stop working - what does that mean for you? Do you need to leave Mailchimp? Are there other ways to link them? How should you go about deciding which email marketing platform to move to? Host Chloe Thomas will take you through the answers to all these questions PLUS give you some tips on how to take your automated marketing and email marketing up a level at the same time.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:3621/04/2019
Passion, customer service & the Oscars in subscription eCommerce Pat Callwood, True Serenity Tea
Pat Callwood is the owner of True Serenity Teas a subscription box dedicated to the tea lovers of the world. They have just been named top 10 tea subscription box for the 3rd year in a row on top 10 select.com. The business launched in 2016 and now has over 200 monthly subscribers. …we’re getting into subscription eCommerce, the discovery box type. Talking about PR, collaboration and the Oscars for customer acquisition, AND about customer service, community and surprises for customer retention.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:2214/04/2019
Content marketing and building a relationship with customers with Karen Martin of My Pets Ashes
Karen Martin is the owner of My Pets Ashes, an award winning store that helps pet lovers work out what to do with their pets ashes. Founded in 2016 they now turnover £350k.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:0407/04/2019
Exporing the Secret Life of Search with Adrian Rowe. Find out how customers use Google
Search is a crucial traffic source for eCommerce businesses – between Keyword Ads, Shopping Ads, and SEO it is often the biggest chunk of traffic and sales. Somewhere we all spend a LOT of time – pouring over the results, writing the copy, getting the links. But something we too frequently neglect is actually looking at what the search results look like. In this episode we go deep into the search results pages – and how customers are using them to make their buying decision. So this is must listen if you’re spending any time or money on search traffic. Our guest expert is Adrian Rowe from RedC Marketing, Adrian is a lifelong passionate direct marketer – he cut his teeth in the world of big catalogue marketing (think Great Universal), and for more than 2 decades has been leading the team at Full Service marketing agency Red C, where he and his team have worked with many a high street and home shopping retailer to create more effective communications by getting under the skin of customers and prospects. And if that doesn’t convince you of his expertise – here’s the social proof bit – he’s been made an honorary life fellow of the Institute of Direct & Digital marketing (the IDM here in the UK)!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:1701/04/2019
When wholesale becomes marketplaces and B2B eCommerce with Ken Kline of VHC Brands
Ken Kline is CEO and co-founder at VHC Brands, wholesaling premium home décor – think bedding, curtains, rugs and more. The business was founded in the 1980s and since 2015 has pivoted from using traditional sales channels into a B2B eCommerce operation with teams in the USA, India and China. In 2018 they achieved over $11m in revenue. We discuss all that PLUS the challenges of managing multiple marketplaces, why now isn't the right time for them to buidl a B2C eCommerce site, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:3724/03/2019
Growing a Shopify DTC brand to 7 figures with Amazon and wholesale it's The Sole Mates
Monica Ferguson is the co-founder at The Sole Mates. After inventing The Sole Mates heel cap in 2012 (keeps your heels from sinking into the grass), they developed the first natural brand of women’s shoe and foot care. They now have wholesale distribution to 10,000 stores in the US (including CVS (the US equivalent of Boots) and LK Bennett), and have strong growth with 7-digit sales.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/
27:3017/03/2019
Powerful customer experience with Michele Poynter of award winning lingerie retailer Mish
Michele Poynter is the founder of Mish, the multi-award winning lingerie boutique. It’s a bricks and clicks business founded in 2009 they are now turning over £750k per year. We talk solving customers problems, having a multi skilled team, product range expansion and more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:5810/03/2019
Marketing and growing a craft supplies store with Alana Banks of Fridays Off
Alana Banks is the founder of Fridays Off Fabric Shop, an online only fabric store with a monthly subscription club. Alana launched the business in March 2013 and nearly 6 years on they’re achieving sales of over $150k per yearThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
28:3903/03/2019
Google's Comparison Shopping Service. What is it? Who should use it? And how to do it well
Our guest is Jon Lord of Connexity. As many of you know I’m a big of Google Ads fan, so at eCommerce expo last year, when Jon started to tell me about Google “Comparison Shopping Service" – or CSS for short I couldn’t believe I didn’t already know about it. And if I haven’t heard about it you probably haven’t either. So as Connexity are one of Google’s Premium CSS Partners here in Europe I thought it would be great to get him onto the show to tell us a bit about it and to make it work.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:2824/02/2019
Launching a watch store by focusing on brand and customers with James Reeves of Diefendorff
James Reeves is the CEO at Diefendorff, a watch company inspired by the American Revolution. James launched the brand in January 2018, and are experiencing 20-30% monthly traffic growth. We talk about his inspiration, the story behind the brand, how he runs his one person business, and much more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
31:3917/02/2019
Using WooCommerce to build eCommerce Fashion brands in 2 countries with Content Marketing
Guerric de Ternay is the founder of two fashion brands focused on providing sustainable products. GoudronBlanc is over 8 years old offers unique crew and V-neck T-shirts for men using organic cotton, and Blackwood launched last year, and sells accessories handmade from cork leather. They now serve 1000s of customers each year. We discussthe challenges of balancing two businesses, growing one eCommerce business in France AND one in the UK at the same timethe power of content marketing.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/
31:2410/02/2019
Justin King Author of "Digital Branch Secrets" B2B eCommerce for distributors and wholesalers
Today we’re diving into the world of B2B eCommerce – so selling to other businesses via eCommerce channels rather than selling to consumers. I know we have a fair few of you B2B bods out there listening – so I hope you find today’s episode useful. There’s also going to be plenty for those of you not currently wholesaling to learn to – always good to hear what’s happening in other parts of the industry. Today’s special guest… is Justin King is a specialist in B2B eCommerce. He is the President of B2X Partners and has recently distilled his experience of building a digital branch into a B2B business, into a book! Called “Digital Branch Secrets: eCommerce Playbook for Distributors” it’s available on Amazon globally in Kindle, and Audio format, and available at Paperback in the USA too.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
28:5903/02/2019
Chloe Thomas on setting eCommerce Success Goals
To celebrate 200 episodes, Chloe takes over the show to talk about Success goals. What they are, how to identify them, and how to use them to make any year super successful for you.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
29:2430/01/2019
Subscription eCommerce, how to get to $17m with Live Glam's Dhar Mann
Dhar Mann is the founder of LiveGlam – a beauty subscription box service. Their impressive social media follower base (over 1.5m Instagram, over 100k Facebook) is a testament to the power of their influencer marketing strategies. LiveGlam launched in 2015 and is on track to do $17m in sales in year 3.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:0527/01/2019
Email marketing for Product Launches to create 200% growth with Chris from Dixxon Flannel Co
Chris Vallely is in charge of eCommerce, product development, and supply chain at Dixxon Flannel Co. Founded in 2013 they have grown by over 200% each year aiming for sales of $9 million this year.Their main strategy is Product Launches with sales driven by their email marketing activity.Super inspiring chat.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:4423/01/2019
Amanda Perry Facebook Ads Tips for eCommerce
Amanda Perry is a Facebook Ads strategist par excellence, with recent client successes including driving over $1m in 4 months for one client and a launch worth over £200k for another!She joined me in the Virtual Summit last year to run through how to make Facebook Ads a success in your business – and she’s joining me on the podcast now to give us the heads up on how to make our Facebook Ads super-successful in 2019. We discuss ad formats, video, ad objectives Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.For the latest Facebook Ad tips - have a listen to our sister Podcast Keep Optimising https://keepoptimising.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:4920/01/2019
B2B eCommerce startup uses on SEO for fast growth with Richard from First Mats
Richard O’Connor is the Marketing and Strategy Director at First Mats, a B2B eCommerce retailer selling industrial and commercial floor matting. They launched in Jan 2017 and are currently experiencing rapid month-on-month growth, with orders double last year, and have got there almost entirely with SEO.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
34:4716/01/2019
Rytis Lauris CEO of Omnisend - email marketing and the power of a rebrand
We’re going SaaS – software as a service, that different stream of eCommerce I occasionally like to add to our podcast topics because it’s always good to take a look outside our own business model every now and again to find new ideas and inspiration. Our guest is Rytis Lauris the CEO and co-founder of Omnisend, an eCommerce marketing automation service trusted by over 40,000 marketers. Last year they undertook a major roll of the dice to enable future growth – by rebranding the company.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:1213/01/2019
Dealing with Supply Chain Issues with Aaron Spivak of Shopify store Hush Blankets
Aaron Spivak is the co-founder of Hush Blankets. Specially weighted blankets to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. The website went live in January 2018 – and they’ve already achieved some crazy growth numbers, including completely selling out of stock 4 times already.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
29:3709/01/2019
Shopify Growth masterclass including abandoned baskets, payments and SEO
I’m really excited to be chatting with Dave Diamond – he’s the brains behind several successful eCommerce businesses in Australia. Originally the founder of Colourblocker a source of dropshipped products for sellers.In 2014 he founded Zumi – growing it to a 7-figure turnover, AND to be Australia’s number 1 electronics interest-free retailer.He recently sold his interest in Zumi, and now works with a number of eCommerce businesses including Cactus Watches.com – Australia’s Favourite Kid’s Watch Brand. Wow! We talk remarketing, abandoned baskets, SEO, Shopify, payments and much much moreFind all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:4706/01/2019
eCommerce Marketing Expert Tips inc Email Marketing and Brand
One of our regular mashups of expert eCommerce opinions. Each has been asked: "What is your top marketing tip for success in 2019?". We're joined by Alex O'Byrne of Wemakewebsites, Salena Knight of The Bringing Business To Retail Show, Chris Dawson from Tamebay, Justin King of B2X Partners. You'll also hear the thoughts of our host Chloe Thomas. We cover a LOT of eCommerce marketing topics in this show includingmarketplaces, internal marketing, email marketing, brand, customer journey, and much more.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
18:3402/01/2019
B2B eCommerce and Amazon tips in this eCommerce Expert Mashup episode
We're finishing the year with our regular round-up of expert opinions. Each has been asked "What is the most important thing we learnt in eCommerce in 2018?". We're joined by Alex O'Byrne of Wemakewebsites, Salena Knight of The Bringing Business To Retail Show, Chris Dawson from Tamebay, Justin King of B2X Partners. You'll also hear the thoughts of our host Chloe Thomas. We cover a LOT of topics in this show includingmarketplaces, B2B on Amazon, email marketing, advertising and PPC, and much more.Find all the details at https://eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
21:5030/12/2018
Road ID's Edward Wimmer: lessons from 20 years in eCommerce, all about the customer
Edward Wimmer is the co-founder and CEO of Road ID. Founded in 1999, they’ve grown from Edward and his dad in the basement to 45 staff and shipping millions of units. Listen to find out how.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:3823/12/2018
Increasing profits in a declining market on Magento
Sam Taylor is the co-founder of Digi Quick an online only and marketplace retailer. The business launched in 2006 and they are now the UK sector leader in camera and camcorder accessories. Ever fewer customers are using camera/camcorders that require replacement batteries, and it's become much harder to send these items through the post. We discuss how understanding the market in which they're operating has enabled them to maximise the profits from their cash cow business. We also discuss their Magento site, and why they stopped selling on eBay.Find out more at https://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/
38:5416/12/2018
How to achieve 80%+ growth year in year out on WooCommerce with Xero Shoes' Steven Sashen
Steven Sashan is the co-founder and CEO of Xero Shoes. They launched in November 2009 and have consistently grown at 80%+ per year.In 2017 achieved sales of over $5.5m. We discuss Woocommerce, warehouse management systems, picking and packing, SEO (an awesome tip!), growth, customer reviews, Shark Tank and much more.Find out more at https://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/
36:1709/12/2018
eCommerce Operations to hit $2.5m a month with Derek Richers of Spikeball
Derek Riechers is the Director of Operations at Spikeball which means he’s in charge of making sure they never ever go out of stock! Spikeball are a business on a mission to turn roundnet into the next great American sport. Founded over 10 years ago, sales now hit $2.5m per month at peak – a staggering 56k+ units.Find out more at https://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/
28:4102/12/2018
Perfecting the DTC Customer Journey with Derek O'Carroll & Neil McKay
If you’re a regular listener to the show you’ll know I’m often talking about the importance of the customer experience, the importance of understanding what they want and giving it to them – in everything from the product, the service, the delivery right through to your marketing. We’re increasingly in a world where the strength of the emotional connection you make with your customers is your biggest competitive advantage, and has the biggest impact on your profit at the end of the year. Serving customers in a fast and frictionless way is the bedrock of building that connection. The more I’ve learnt about this particular research report, and its contents the more I realised I wouldn’t be doing my job as the host of this podcast if I didn’t do an episode getting down into the details… Our guests are going to tell us all about the key lessons from the report that you can all use to improve your eCommerce businesses …Derek O'Carroll, is the CEO of Brightpearl, who provide a complete cloud-based back office solution to help retailers and wholesalers grow efficiently.Neil McKay is the CEO of Endless Gain, who create, optimise and personalise customer experiences to increase revenue for their clients.Find out more at https://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/
35:5625/11/2018
Andrew Banks serial fast growth eCommerce business manager - inc Matalan and Earth Bathrooms
Andrew Banks has a TON of eCommerce experience. In 2014 he launched Earth Bathrooms and within 3 months made it the 8th largest bathroom retailer in the UK. 18 months in, Earth Bathrooms was acquired by Matalan, which led to Andrew becoming their Head of eCommerce during which time he increased turnover by £24m in just 12 months. Today he runs Venture Forge, an eCommerce incubator that advises, builds and invests in high growth eCommerce businesses.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
28:1618/11/2018
Creating a business she loves, and making the customers happy with Roberta of Scrubz Body
Roberta Perry is the founder of Scrubz Body an online and physical store selling skin care products. Roberta launched the business in June 2006, and is currently on track to have her best year ever, with a turn over of $150k.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
30:0311/11/2018
Taking a D2C brand to 1,000 orders a month with Finlay London's David Lochhead and Dane Butler
David Lochhead and Dane Butler are the co-founders at Finlay London. They were founded in 2012 and initially focused on selling via traditional wholesale channels (one to one contacts, and trade shows) before deciding in 2017 to change the whole business strategy to focus on selling direct to the consumer via online and a physical store.A strategy that’s paid off as this summer online orders reached over 1,000 per month. We discuss: the Mehgan Markle effect, making the decision to shift to direct to consumer, the pitfalls to avoid - plus much more!Find out more at https://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/
35:0504/11/2018
Launching eCommerce in a brand new fashion category with Aman Advani of Ministry of Supply
Aman Advani is the CEO & Co-Founder at Ministry of Supply, a fashion retailer with some very cleverly engineered products. They launched in 2012 and have now shipped 10s of 1,000s of products all over the world. We talk product, market entry, bricks and clicks, outsourcing and more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
27:3528/10/2018
“100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience" with Martin Newman of Practicology
Martin Newman is founder and chairman of Practicology, and is one of the worlds foremost authorities on customer experience. He’s recently distilled his wealth of knowledge into the book “100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience: Achieve end-to-end customer engagement in a multichannel world”.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
37:5821/10/2018
To 6-figures in year 1 Stephen Wright of Micro Bikes UK GSC, Google Ads, Remarketing, Dropship
Stephen Wright is the founder of Micro Bikes UK – the ultimate one stop shop for performance kids toys. He launched the business in mid-2017 and he is already on track for 6-figures this financial year, currently doing around £10k per month.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
28:3214/10/2018
Influencer Marketing tips and tricks with Caroline Balinska of Winning with Shopify
Today we’re joined by Caroline Balinska I’ve known Caroline for a couple of years now, and you may remember her from the 2018 eCommerce MasterPlan Virtual Summit. Caroline really knows her eCommerce and Shopify stuff! She’s run her own sites as well as helping 1000s of eCommerce business owners like you, and is regularly seen speaking at eCommerce events around the world. Today she’s going to be sharing the ins and outs of Influencer marketing with us and how we can learn much more about it in her upcoming Virtual Summit – Social media Influencer Marketing Summit. winningwithshopify.com/summitThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
27:1307/10/2018
Growing a B2B Subscription eCommerce business to 7-figures in 1 year - Jonathan from Penji
Johnathan Grzybowski of Penji. Penji is an online graphic design service via which you can get unlimited graphic design projects done for a flat monthly fee. The business launched in Oct 2017 and is already a 7-figure business. Today we’re taking a dive into a different type of subscription eCommerce business, it’s a bit like SaaS (software as a service), and it’s selling a service rather than a physical product. But there is a subscription, and it is bought online… so it counts as eCommerce! plus I think it’s a service some of you might be interested in.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
36:0901/10/2018
Subscription Box Masterclass with Andy Papier of Grand Box inc how to 2x each year
Andy Papier is one of the 3 co-founders of GrandBox – the original subscription box for seniors and grandparents. It connects 1000s of families across the USA, and each box is filled with gifts, treats AND customised content – photos and letters. They’re currently in their 5th year, and have doubled the subscription base EVERY YEAR. We discuss planning, growth tips, PR, box reviewers are more.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
33:0623/09/2018