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The Orita PodcastDesigning E-Commerce Success: John Surdakowski's Journey from Freelancer to FounderIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with John Surdakowski, Founder & CEO of Avex, to talk about what happens after a brand “wins” acquisition, then realizes the site, stack, and customer journey aren’t built to sustain the next stage.John built Avex into one of the most trusted Shopify agencies for mid-market and enterprise brands, and he has a rare ability to cut through ecommerce noise.Together, they discuss:• Why most fast-growing brands hit $50–100M on duct tape (and what breaks next)• Stabilization before optimization: fixing the tech sta...
2026-02-2039 minThe Orita PodcastInbox Alchemy: Turning EMEA Email Programs into Predictable RevenueIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Daniel Höhnke, General Manager of EMEA at Andzen, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to scale ecommerce across borders.From launching one of Germany’s earliest online furniture experiments to leading CRM strategy across global brands, Daniel shares what he’s learned moving from merchant to agency life and why international growth is far more nuanced than most U.S. brands expect.Together, they unpack:• Why Germany, France, Spain, and the UK behave like completely different markets, not one...
2026-02-1824 minThe Orita PodcastBeyond CRO: The Growth Experiment MindsetIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Drew Marconi, Co-Founder & CEO of Intelligems, to talk about the most under-discussed lever in ecommerce: how you price, promote, and merchandise profit on purpose, not by vibes.Drew built dynamic pricing systems in ride share, then brought that same experimentation mindset to Shopify brands. The result: a platform (and a philosophy) that treats your storefront like a living sales machine and forces teams to stop making “local” decisions that quietly fight each other.Together, they dive into:• Why “the right price” isn’t a nu...
2026-02-1350 minThe Orita PodcastEntertain to Retain: Humor, AI & Customer LoyaltyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Zach Scheimer, Senior Retention Marketing Manager at Criquet Shirts, for a masterclass in modern retention, where data meets brand, and CRM is more than just sending emails.Zach’s path to retention isn’t typical. From NFL mascot to stand-up comic to deeply technical email architect, he brings a rare blend of analytics, humor, and systems thinking to the craft. And it shows.Together, they unpack:• From mascot to marketer, how an unconventional background shaped Zach’s retention mindset• Data over...
2026-02-1149 minThe Orita PodcastFounders Who Deliver: The Package That Sparked a UnicornIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz talks to Itamar Zur, Co-Founder & CEO of Veho, to unpack why delivery isn’t just logistics: it’s brand, loyalty, and growth hiding in plain sight.Ita didn’t set out to build a logistics company. He set out to fix broken customer experiences. From bad doorstep deliveries to stolen packages, Veho was born from a simple obsession: make the post-purchase experience feel as intentional as the product itself. That obsession took Veho from an MBA idea to a nationwide network powering last-mile delivery for brands like Sephora and Lu...
2026-02-1051 minThe Orita PodcastCrossing Borders, Cracking Logistics: Inside the Shipping WarsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Alex Yancher, Co-Founder & CEO of Passport, to go deep on the part of ecommerce most people underestimate until it breaks: international expansion.Alex has seen it all...investment banking during the financial crisis, early Facebook, building and selling companies, and then spending the last decade living in the messy reality of cross-border logistics. He shares what it really takes to help brands unlock global growth, why Passport leaned into M&A as a strategic weapon, and how the next wave of commerce will be defined...
2026-02-0651 minThe Orita PodcastKilling the Popup: What 2,000+ Shopify Brands Taught Me About ConversionIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Shaan Arora, Co-Founder & CEO of Alia, to unpack how a scrappy team of college friends turned a simple idea, making ecommerce popups work better, into one of the fastest-growing tools in the Shopify ecosystem.Shaan shares why “ownership” has been his north star since day one, how the founding team built trust (and staying power) early, and the unconventional growth moves, building in public, betting on partners, and obsessing over support, that helped Alia scale to real momentum.Together, they dive into:•...
2026-02-0342 minThe Orita PodcastCommunity Over Competition: Inside the $10B Disruptor EconomyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Max Starkman, Founder of DTConnect and Beanstalk co-founder, to talk about the commerce ecosystem from a perspective very few people have: agency roots, brand-side operator experience, and now a front-row seat to the best founders and executives in the space. Max shares how he (reluctantly) found his way back into commerce, what he learned helping build and support brands at scale, and why the next era of ecommerce belongs to the teams who can create trust, cut through noise, and build real relationships online and offline.
2026-02-0248 minThe Orita PodcastFrom Jets to Unicorns: The Architect Behind Billion-Dollar BrandsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Lolita Petrossov, Founder & CEO of Evestar, to unpack her rare journey from co-founding a high-profile private jet-share startup to building one of ecommerce’s most respected full-service agencies. Lolita shares how her experience scaling JetSmarter shaped her perspective on growth, marketing, and leadership and why she chose a quieter, more customer-obsessed path with Evestar. Along the way, they explore how ecommerce, agencies, and AI are evolving faster than ever.Together, they dive into:• Lolita’s path from professional tennis to tech founder to agency...
2026-01-2325 minThe Orita PodcastSchlep Happens: How Hulken Rolled Its Way to 8-FiguresIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Alex Schinasi (Co-Founder of Hulken) and Lee Rotenberg (CRO of Hulken) for a wide-ranging conversation on building, pivoting, and scaling across both venture-backed SaaS and a wildly successful consumer brand. From startup war stories in the NFX days to turning an “accidental business” into a $50M+ brand with a seven-person team, Alex and Lee share the kind of operator wisdom you only get after doing it multiple times.Together, they dive into:• The pivots that shaped Ivy and what they learned from exits•...
2026-01-2247 minThe Orita PodcastOff Topic to On Target: Leadership, D2C’s Evolution & the Creator EconomyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Tetsuro Miyatake, CEO of Off Topic, one of Japan’s top tech podcasts, and investor at Harizury, for a global view of what’s next in commerce, content, and consumer tech.Together, they unpack:• Why Japan’s retail landscape may hold the key to DTC’s future and why most U.S. brands fail to break in• The "attention + trust" equation: how AI is flooding the content market, and why effort and intimacy are the new creative currency• What creators get wro...
2026-01-2236 min
L and C PodcastL&C Podcast Ep. 154 ~ w/Aaron Schwartz AKA the Self-Taught LegendLorenzo and I are joined in this episode by the Self-Taught Legend, guitar player and singer, Aaron Schwartz! I ask Aaron a series of questions about his jazz experience and prompt him to walk us through his now infamous night at the Smalls jam session. We also watch a portion of Eric Wyatt's interview on the channel Vinyl Rundown, allowing Aaron to respond and give his perspective on how the night's events transpired. Stick around after the interview for a discussion Lorenzo and I have on jam sessions, bebop, Doug Levinson's notorious crashout and more.
2026-01-121h 06The Orita PodcastSwipe, Buy, Ghost: Fixing Post-BFCM Churn Before It StartsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz brings together two of the sharpest retention minds in e-commerce, Gabrielle Pitman (Client Strategy Director, eBusinessPros) and Josh Behr (Founder, A&B Interactive), for a no-nonsense deep dive on email, SMS, and what really drives profitable lifecycle marketing in 2025 and beyond.They unpack:• Inbox reality check, how Gmail/Yahoo changes have killed “batch & blast” and why engagement, not volume, now decides whether you inbox or disappear• Retention math that works, shortening the window from first to second purchase, boosting LTV, and using post-purchase flows to drive...
2026-01-1154 minThe Orita PodcastCutting Through the Noise: UX, ROI, and a Straight RazorIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Amanda Vogt Peer (Chief Digital Officer at V’s Barbershop) and Jamie Schreter (Founder & Agency Director at DigitalJAS) break down how a 65-location, franchise barbershop brand is turning a nostalgic in-chair experience into a modern, omnichannel growth engine, without losing its soul.They discuss• Classic chair, modern stack: How V’s uses Shopify, Klaviyo, and booking tools to make an old-school service business feel seamless online• One brand, many paths: Appointments, products, franchise leads, content: building a UX that lets every visitor “convert” the way they want•...
2026-01-0853 minThe Orita PodcastBootstrapping a Billion-Dollar CRM: Growth, Guts & the Power of Owning Your DataIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Ed Hallen, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Klaviyo, to talk about Ed's incredible journey from bootstrapping Klaviyo in the early days to powering some of the world’s fastest-growing e-commerce companies today. Ed shares rare, inside-the-room insights on scaling, strategy, and customer obsession.Together, they dive into:• Why Ed believes the founder’s mindset never goes away• Klaviyo’s early bet on data, how it shaped their approach to product• The real role of AI in product and marketing
2026-01-0643 minThe Orita PodcastThe Flywheel Strategy: How to Turn AI into ROI for DTC BrandsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Kate MacCabe and Alexis Hurewitz of Flywheel Strategy for a behind-the-scenes look at how real customer-centric brands operationalize marketing, make AI useful (not scary), and actually get things done. From billion-dollar fashion houses to fast-growing DTC brands, Kate and Alexis break down what separates teams that ship great work on time from the ones drowning in Slack messages, last-minute “quick asks,” and AI buzzwords.They unpack:• Ops before AI, why messy workflows, scattered briefs, and unclear owners make AI less effective (and how to fix...
2025-12-1849 minThe Orita PodcastSticky Strategies: Secrets to Customer Retention and DTC GrowthIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Nikki Tooman, co-founder of Sticky Digital and one of the most respected operators in retention marketing, for a candid, tactical masterclass on what it really takes to build a high-performing lifecycle engine in 2025. From RFM models to subscription strategy to messaging discipline, Nikki breaks down why most brands over-message, under-segment, and overwhelm customers and how elite retention teams flip that script.Together, they unpack:• Less sends, more revenue, why scaling back campaigns often increases profit, and how to diagnose over-messaging• Retention flyw...
2025-12-1525 minThe Orita PodcastBeyond the Funnel: Building Smarter DTC BrandsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz goes international with Jason Anderson (COO, Andzen) and David Visser (CEO, Zyber) for an honest look at what it really takes to run a high-performing agency in 2025, from the APAC POV where budgets are tighter, brands move faster, and the bar for strategy is way higher.They break down:• The real reason APAC brands outpace the U.S. on innovation (and why “you can’t phone it in” down under)• How great agencies audit CRM, UX, data, deliverability, tech stacks, and customer journeys and the shocki...
2025-12-1558 minThe Orita PodcastFrom Pop-Ups to IPO: Jake Cohen on Klaviyo’s Rise and What’s Next for CommerceIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Jake Cohen, 10-year Klaviyo veteran, Partner at Vinyl.vc, and co-founder of Privy, for a wide-ranging conversation on what really drives durable revenue, great products, and fundable companies in 2025. From pop-ups to a billion dollars in BFCM revenue in a single day, Jake unpacks the patterns he’s seen across thousands of brands and dozens of early-stage startups.Together, they unpack:• The Privy pivot, how an “anti-Groupon” for restaurants accidentally became a must-have e-commerce growth tool• Vertical vs. horizontal...
2025-12-1551 minThe Orita PodcastThe Agency Whisperer: Rachel Jacobs on Building Community & the Future of AgenciesIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Rachel Jacobs “the e-commerce agency whisperer” and founder, of Ecommerce Agency Growth & Ecommerce Partnerships, for a brutally honest look at what it really takes to build, scale, and sell an e-commerce agency. From retainers and operations to M&A and partnerships, Rachel pulls back the curtain on how the best agencies run and why most never get there. Together, they unpack: • Retainer-first models, how agencies move from one-off projects to durable, scalable recurring revenue • Tacticians vs. operators, why so many founders become t...
2025-12-0850 minThe Orita PodcastThe Agency Whisperer: Rachel Jacobs on Building Community & the Future of AgenciesIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Rachel Jacobs “the e-commerce agency whisperer” and founder, of Ecommerce Agency Growth & Ecommerce Partnerships, for a brutally honest look at what it really takes to build, scale, and sell an e-commerce agency. From retainers and operations to M&A and partnerships, Rachel pulls back the curtain on how the best agencies run and why most never get there.Together, they unpack:• Retainer-first models, how agencies move from one-off projects to durable, scalable recurring revenue• Tacticians vs. operators, why so many founders become the bottleneck and how to build th...
2025-12-0542 minThe Orita PodcastRetention, Reimagined: Data, AI, and Building Brand LoyaltyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Zac Cherin (Partner at Simplistic, Founder at Hiro) and Max Sturtevant (Founder at WellCopy) to dissect what the best retention agencies are really doing and what most brands are still getting wrong.They break down:• Pop-up psychology, mystery discounts, and why most forms kill conversions• Offer-first thinking, and how creative testing beats personalization for 99% of brands• Signal disruption, from plain text emails to refund lotteries and gifting funnels that actually work• Tech that matters, and what AI tools they’re watchin...
2025-12-0450 minThe Orita PodcastActive Ingredients: How U Beauty Blends Luxury Storytelling with Data-Driven GrowthIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, AJ Patel (SVP of Growth) and Shelly Nghiem (Director of E-commerce) from U Beauty peel back the curtain on how a luxury skincare brand scales sustainably without chasing trends, over-discounting, or bloating the tech stack.They discuss:• Luxury in the age of Amazon. Why U Beauty embraces omni-channel while protecting its premium identity• Subscriptions that stick. How segmentation, perks, and cancel-flow insights power retention• Flows, not flukes. Why testing never stops on email• Gen AI with guardrails. What U Beauty avoids and where they...
2025-12-0329 minThe Orita PodcastGrowing Up CPG: Lucas Ballasy on Scaling Brands and BarrelIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz talks to Lucas Ballasy, CEO of Barrel, a digital partner helping omnichannel CPG brands build meaningful, connected experiences across every channel. From shaping enterprise CPG ecosystems to elevating fast-growing consumer brands, Lucas brings a rare mix of design roots, human-first leadership, and real-world operator wisdom.They discuss:• AI search (AEO/GEO): the future of discoverability and why CPG brands must shift from keyword hacks to solving real customer jobs-to-be-done• Your digital flagship: Why a CPG brand’s website anchors the entire omnichannel ecosystem (DTC, retail...
2025-11-2028 minThe Orita PodcastRetention Royalty: Two Experts Turning Email and SMS Into Revenue MachinesIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Mya Gupta (VP of Client Services, 1r) and Kelsey Carstens (Director of Email & SMS, Bad Marketing) for an unfiltered look at what it really takes to build unified, retention-first commerce in 2025.From agency partnerships to AI hype, they unpack what makes great customer experiences scalable and what still can’t be automated.They discuss:• Retention over reach, why keeping customers is cheaper, smarter, and still misunderstood• Bold brands win, how entertainment, personality, and risk drive loyalty• Bundle vs. Best...
2025-11-1747 minThe Orita PodcastThe Guy Big Brands Call: Rick Watson on What He’s Learned Advising the DTC 1%In this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Rick Watson, Founder & CEO of RMW Commerce, for a deep dive into the real state of e-commerce, where omnichannel meets reality, and where growth meets gravity.Together, they unpack:• Breaking the legacy mold, how big brands modernize without losing what made them great• The DTC ceiling, why even the best Shopify brands plateau at $100–150 M and what to do next• Amazon vs. Walmart, who’s truly positioned to win the next decade of marketplace wars• Omnichannel math, how to balan...
2025-11-1145 minThe Orita PodcastHouse Slippers to Household Name: Bianca Gates on Building BirdiesIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Bianca Gates, Co-Founder & CEO of Birdies, to unpack what it really takes to build a beloved consumer brand, from the early scrappy days to leading a post-acquisition company without losing your spark.They tackle:• The “pick your seat” mindset, the childhood lesson that shaped Bianca’s entire career• Sales as a superpower, why storytelling and persuasion matter more than design degrees• Pivoting with purpose, how Birdies turned customer complaints into its biggest growth moment• The emotional toll of feedback, s...
2025-11-0644 minThe Orita PodcastAI-Driven Retention: The Next Era of Lifecycle MarketingIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Omar Lovert (Polaris Growth; Klaviyo Legend, Co-host, Klaviyo Geeks) and Bogdan Mihalache (Founder, Email Kong; Co-host, Klaviyo Geeks) for a masterclass on email, retention, and the art of sending more without losing your soul.Together, they unpack:• Flow timing myths, why “wait 24 hours” is bad advice and how to capture intent while it’s hot• Segmentation traps, the engagement segments that quietly kill 75 % of your list (and your LTV)• Deliverability 101, how to get out of spam, live happily in Promotions, and stay in the inbox• AI vs. Operators, whe...
2025-10-2955 minThe Orita PodcastRescue, Revive & Thrive: How Fan Bi Turns Around Overlooked BrandsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Fan Bi, operator, investor, and founder of Blank Label (acquired) and The Hedgehog Company, for an honest look at what happens when growth at all costs collides with the laws of profitability.Together, they unpack:• Zombie brands 101, how to spot when common equity is out of the money (and may never be again)• The real multiple, why sub-$50M brands trade on profit, not fantasy revenue numbers• Platform myths, why shared ops, shared customer lists, and “synergy” rarely pencil out• The operator’s playbook, margin targets, repeat behavior, and...
2025-10-2935 minThe Orita PodcastSlice, Scale, Repeat: Inside Misen’s DTC EvolutionIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Michael Mahoney, CEO at Misen, and Katharine Azzolini, Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Misen, walk us through how a 12-person cookware team balances profitability, creativity, and relentless product focus, without drowning in tools or distractions.They tackle:• Do less, better. How Misen drives $50M+ revenue with a small team and crystal-clear priorities• Ops meets ethos. Why spin-to-win doesn’t fit their brand, and how they simplify instead of chase trends• Lifecycle that works. How AI + segmentation help personalize flows, winbacks, and launches without spamming• Launching with loyalty. How Kickstarter fuels product validation and customer...
2025-10-2247 minThe Orita PodcastFresh Cuts, Bold Moves: How ButcherBox Blends Value, Data, and LoyaltyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Reba Hatcher, Chief Commercial Officer at ButcherBox, to unpack what it takes to build a mission-driven e-commerce brand that’s both profitable and personal.Together, they unpack:• Bootstrapped to $500M. How ButcherBox scaled sustainably while staying true to its values.• Retention is the job. Why "getting the box there frozen" beats any growth hack, and how to keep trust for the long haul.• Loyalty that listens. How Sizzle Society and 1:1 customer insights fuel personalization, perks, and retention.• AI that earns its keep. From cancel flows to custom deals, why...
2025-10-2141 minThe Orita PodcastUnlocking the Ops Edge: Scaling DTC Through Smart OperationsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron sits down with two operators who’ve seen (and fixed) just about everything in e-commerce: Charles Cushing (Founder, StartOps) and Joe Gullo (SVP, Thursday Boot Company; ex-Glossier). We get into why ops is the quiet growth engine, and how the best brands turn constraints into velocity.They tackle:• Automation that actually ships: where AI + Sheets beat shiny SaaS for real ROI.• Own your data: why trusting a 3PL’s portal is like letting someone grade their own test.• Team design in 2025: fewer hires, more IC-style leaders, and the rise of fractional talent.• T...
2025-10-1651 minThe Orita PodcastFrom Sharp Edges to Soft Gels: Storytelling, Growth, and Longevity MarketingIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Dennis Bernstein, VP of Marketing & Growth at Serafina Therapeutics (Fatty 15), and a veteran of Procter & Gamble and Dollar Shave Club, for a masterclass in brand building.Together, they unpack:• From P&G to DTC. What 25 years of brand building taught Dennis about storytelling, innovation, and constraint.• Scrappy wins. Why small budgets spark better creativity, and how “underdog brands” can out-execute giants.• The Fatty 15 formula. How a single-product, science-backed supplement became a profitability case study.• Test-and-learn discipline. Why learning velocity beats channel sprawl, and how to align your exec team ar...
2025-10-1051 minThe Orita PodcastPartners, Personalization & Performance: How Collaborations and Data Keep Brands Ahead of the CurveIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Aoife (eefa) Teague, PR-turned-partnerships pro at Octane AI, for a no-BS look at quizzes, zero-party data, and how to make partnerships actually ship revenue (not decks).Together, they unpack:• Stop guessing. Start asking. Why zero-party data beats “vibes” and how most brands still aren’t using it• Quizzes in minutes. Octane’s AI can spin up on-brand product finders from a prompt• Use it or lose it. The simple workflows to turn quiz answers into segmentation, personalization, and actual dollars• Partnerships that perform. Agency + tech tactics Aoife uses (templates...
2025-10-0933 min
The Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantRetention Marketing and Maximizing Customer Potential With Aaron SchwartzAaron Schwartz is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Orita.ai, a software company that improves email deliverability. He is also an advisor and investor in various commerce tech companies, including Passport and EcoCart. Previously, Aaron built and managed the DTC brand Modify Watches and was the President of Loop. In this episode… Email remains a core channel for reaching customers, but brands often misuse it. As customer acquisition costs climb and competition intensifies, many brands resort to blasting their audiences with more campaigns, only to see engagement fall and customers unsubscribe. How can companies harness sm...
2025-10-0240 minThe Orita PodcastCookware, Capital & Contrarian Bets: Caraway’s Rise, Sticker’s Playbook, and the New Rules of GrowthIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Jordan Nathan (Founder & CEO, Caraway) and Oren Charnoff (General Partner, Sticker Ventures; ex-founder of Fondue → acquired by Postscript) for a founder-meets-investor reality check on turning “cool brand” into a durable business: pricing, channels, AI, and the one metric VCs actually care about (hint: it’s not ROAS).Together, they unpack:• Caraway’s climb: From Teflon scare to non-toxic cookware brand — and why “newness” (drops, collabs, colors) fuels the whole funnel.• Omnichannel, done right: Sequencing DTC → retail → Amazon without whiplash, and choosing p...
2025-09-2542 minThe Orita PodcastDomaine Knowledge: Helping DTC’s Biggest Brands Future-proof with ShopifyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Domaine’s dynamic duo—Stacy Strom (Director of CRM & Lifecycle Marketing) and Kim Samuelsen (Director of Delivery & Head of Domaine Studio), to unpack how the world’s largest independent Shopify design and development team helps brands win right now. From enterprise re-platforms to founder-led up-and-comers, they break down AI-enabled personalization, cross-channel retention, and BFCM playbooks that don’t torch your list.They discuss:• Studio vs. Enterprise → how Domaine balances scrappy founder energy with enterprise-grade execution.• AI that actually helps → curated tools (XGen, Zowie, Tol...
2025-09-2549 min
Don't Be a JerkThe ROI of Generosity: Aaron Schwartz @Orita.ai on Luck, Boundaries, and Building PeopleAaron Schwartz has built and scaled companies you know — Modify Watches, Passport, Loop Returns — and now Orita.ai, helping 100+ brands land in inboxes instead of spam. But ask anyone who’s worked with him, and they’ll tell you his real superpower isn’t just building businesses. It’s building people.In this conversation, we dig into:- Why sharing problems faster leads to better solutions (and stronger relationships).- The inner circle of advisors that Aaron has relied on for years, and how you can buil...
2025-09-1748 minThe Orita PodcastFighting Fraud and Fueling Loyalty: Lessons in Trust, Community Building, and Durable GrowthIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Jordan Shamir (Co-Founder & CEO of Yofi) and Malc Miller (Co-Founder & CEO of Wage) join Aaron Schwartz for a conversation that zig-zags from Ohio State vs. Michigan trash talk to the hardest truths about building DTC startups.Jordan breaks down how Yofi grew from sneaker resale frustrations into an AI-powered fraud and abuse prevention platform trusted by major brands. Malc shares lessons from neuroscience and his time at Lululemon, now channelled into Wage—a gamified finance app that rethinks how communities learn, play, and invest.They tackle:• 🛑 Fraud isn’t just lost revenue — it wrecks C...
2025-09-0949 minThe Orita PodcastThe New Standard in Retention: How a Next-Gen Agency is Rewriting the Rules of LoyaltyIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz chats with two retention heavyweights from New Standard Co., Marina Carroll and co-founder Eric Rausch, to find out how top brands prepare for BFCM and scale smarter with email, SMS, and push. From testing frameworks to “send less, earn more,” they share what works across fast-moving DTC and subscription brands alike.They discuss:• BFCM prep that pays – testing hero vs. long emails, pop-ups, welcome series, and frequency• List strategy, not list “cleaning” – optimizing engagement tiers without torching revenue• Flows that convert – cross-channel trigger logic for em...
2025-09-0953 minThe Orita PodcastBorrowed Brains, Big Wins: Why Fractional Talent is the New DTC Growth HackIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with two operators who’ve seen inside dozens of Shopify brands: Dov Quint (OpenStore, ran storefronts for ~50 brands) and Caleb Madsen (Fractional CMO). Together they cut through AI hype, agency roulette, and bloated tech stacks to show what really moves the needle.They discuss:• Founder obsession is better than shiny tools — why focus beats feature creep every time• Fractional done right — when to bring in help, when you just need a great media buyer• “Chaperoning” your stack — how to vet vendors, negotiate, and stop paying for apps you don’t use• Managed...
2025-09-0951 minThe Orita PodcastDirect Mail = BFCM Game-Changer: Uncover Untapped Buys and Boost Holiday RevenueIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with three leaders rewriting the playbook for direct mail: Ben Walter (CEO of PostPilot), Jess Chan (Founder of Longplay), and Ben Semmar (GM of Direct Mail at Orita). Together they unpack how brands can turn an “old-school” channel into a modern profit engine for BFCM and beyond.They discuss:• Direct mail myths – why it’s not just for lapsed customers, and how it lifts all channels• Precision beats spray – segmentation, timing, and why thoughtful targeting wins in a channel with higher stakes• Building the right process – testing cadence, creative learnings...
2025-08-2250 minThe Orita PodcastLaughs, Data & Denim: Inside The Perfect Jean's DTC PlaybookIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Ovadia Labaton (co‑founder of The Perfect Jean) and Sammy Tran (founder of BMO Media) break down how they mix data discipline with a brand voice that never plays it safe. From cash‑flow math to irreverent copy, they show why great denim + great data still beats blitz‑scaling every time.They tackle:Unit‑economics first, always – breakeven ROAS, cash‑turn cycles, and building a “fortress” balance sheet CX as a profit lever – refunds, radical honesty, and the small service touches that turn one‑timers into evangelists...
2025-08-0452 min
The Shallow EndThe Shallow End ep 95 - The Curious Case of the 1958 Topps Hank AaronIn this wide-ranging discussion about rookie cards, Robert (@BobHostaCollection) and Dave get into a challenge each is facing: Should they get the iconic 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie? Or should they get the card they agree better captures Aaron the player and person, his 1958 Topps?The Shallow End is hosted by @Iowa_Dave_Sportscards
2025-08-0139 minThe Orita PodcastHard Calls, Clear Advice: Why Tina Bou-Saba is a Founder's "First Call" for Strategic ShiftsWhen Tina Bou‑Saba talks consumer strategy, the smartest founders start taking notes.In this episode of The Orita Podcast, we talk with Bou-Saba about how she helps founders navigate high-stakes decisions, from product pivots to capital strategy. We also dig into the biggest opportunities in consumer, the trends shaping where capital is flowing next, and the lessons she’s carried from Harvard to Wall Street to today’s boardrooms. They tackle:The one trait every breakout founder shares (spoiler: it’s not an MBA)Brand ver...
2025-08-0153 minThe Orita PodcastAI, But Make It Profitable: Octane AI's Ben Parr on Turning Data Into DollarsIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Ben Parr—Mashable alum, best‑selling author of Captivology, co‑founder of Octane AI, and now investor at Theory Forge—for a founder‑to‑founder reality check on how commerce tech is moving (hint: faster than your Monday stand‑up).Together, they unpack:The $$$ unsubscribe—how to show the C‑suite that every send is either compounding value…or torching itZero‑party data, real‑party money—how quizzes became Octane AI’s unfair advantageInvestor X‑ray vision—the scoring prompts Ben run...
2025-07-2841 min
None of Your Business PodcastLeaving NY for Cleveland: Why Aaron Lichtenstein Bet Big and WonWhy did Aaron Lichtenstein leave a Big Four accounting job in NYC to start over in Cleveland—and how did that risk turn into a wound care empire?In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Lichtenstein, founder and industry leader in wound healing technology, to unpack his wild career pivot from Deloitte and Ernst & Young to scaling a nationwide healthcare company based in Cleveland, Ohio. From sales strategy and LinkedIn branding to trade show dominance and the surprising power of being nice, Aaron shares the real story behind his success.You’ll hear:Life...
2025-07-1057 minThe Orita PodcastBuild Smarter, Retain Better: What's Working in Shopify in RightIf you’re a brand looking to level up your Shopify experience, strengthen your tech stack, and build smarter agency relationships, this one’s for you.On this episode of The Orita Podcast, Partnerships Director Megan Blissick sits down with agency founders Mark Shesser (Coldsmoke) and Ben Lord (SoftLimit)—a duo who’ve helped growth-minded Shopify brands run thousands of thoughtful, revenue-driving tests.From pricing and loyalty to data workflows and AI prep, they walk through the experiments and strategies helping brands grow with intention (plus, the karaoke night that landed Mark his first clients).They break down:• N...
2025-07-0850 minThe Orita PodcastSales Tips. From $10m - $100m. Like, really really really good sales tips.How do you scale a sales team from “just trust us” to a public-company powerhouse?It’s not just about hiring more reps or tightening the pitch deck. It’s about building systems, aligning teams, and turning early intuition into repeatable success—without losing the spark that got things moving in the first place.In this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz is joined by three go-to-market leaders who helped scale Klaviyo into a category-defining company: Sean Marshall (now co-founder of Copley), Pat Makridakis, and Matt Virzi. They dive deep into what it takes to scale s...
2025-07-0155 minThe Orita PodcastSlim Stacks, Strong Brands: Secrets of eCommerce SuccessIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, we sit down with Jay Myers (Bold Commerce) and Bob Strachan (Metacake) to unpack how DTC brands can build stronger businesses by rethinking loyalty, email, and the fundamentals of brand growth. From early Shopify hacks to modern membership models, Jay shares how Bold’s suite of apps is evolving to support retention-first strategies. Bob brings a strategic lens from his years consulting DTC brands, revealing how great customer experiences (and smart product expansion) drive long-term success.This episode is full of perspective from two ecomm veterans who’ve seen it all.Listen in t...
2025-06-2652 minThe Orita PodcastThe "Write" Way to Build Community: How Great Writing Can Be Your Best Retention StrategyEli Weiss (Yotpo, Olipop) and Nate Rosen (Express Checkout) have built followings by writing the kind of honest, insightful newsletters founders and marketers want to read—and in this episode, they bring that same clarity to a live conversation with Aaron Schwartz (Orita).They get into how the best teams make decisions under pressure, and what writing regularly teaches you about brand voice. Plus: when not to go omnichannel, why repeat purchase rates are rising, and what happens when you scale too fast.💡 Want to know how to grow without blowing up your brand—or your so...
2025-06-0452 minThe Orita PodcastAccelerating Shopify Stores and Turning Pro: From Storefront Optimization to Lessons in LeadershipIn this episode, we sit down with Ben Sharf to learn how he’s helping DTC brands build high-converting Shopify stores that drive profit. From tech stack cleanups to smarter CRO, Ben shares the strategies brands are using to boost conversion and simplify operations. We also dive into what he’s learned from hosting The Turning Pro Podcast, and how personal growth ties into building a great DTC business.Whether you're launching a new brand or trying to fix a clunky site, this episode is packed with tactical advice for doing more with less.Listen in to learn:• Why most S...
2025-06-0449 min
The Turning Pro Podcast#082: Why Most Founders Get Go-to-Market Wrong — Aaron Schwartz on Building Orita from ScratchAaron Schwartz has built and sold startups, advised 30+ founders, and helped raise millions. Now he’s back in the trenches as co-founder and president of Orita.ai - a platform helping brands fix email deliverability and segment smarter using AI.In this wide-ranging episode, Aaron opens up about the chaos of early-stage founding, what most people get wrong about go-to-market, and why he’s more focused than ever on building for durability, not just scale.This is a masterclass for any operator, advisor, or founder figuring out how to go pro without losing their mind.
2025-05-2955 minThe Orita PodcastCommerce That Converts: How to Design and Build Better Digital ExperiencesBuilding a brand today takes more than a shiny homepage. Bob Rockland (Code) and Anshey Bhatia (Verbal+Visual) join Aaron Schwartz (Orita) to share how they help brands grow with soul—by marrying conversion best practices with storytelling that resonates.In this episode, they unpack what it really takes to scale DTC in 2025—from obsessing over checkout UX to localization, cleaning up bloated tech stacks, and staying human in the age of AI.Whether you're a founder plotting your next international move or a marketer trying to lift AOV without tanking CX, this one's for you.💡 Curious how top Shopify...
2025-05-2740 minThe Orita PodcastFrom Wishlists to Wallets (Quick Wins for Shopify Retention)What makes a Shopify store actually work in 2025? Kurt Elster (Unofficial Shopify Podcast) and Arvind Krishnan (Swym) have answers grounded in experience—and battle scars.In this episode, Orita Co-Founder Aaron Schwartz brings together two of the most trusted voices in the Shopify ecosystem to unpack what’s working in DTC today—from site design and customer engagement to AI, app stacks, and how to future-proof your brand.They cover everything from how Wishlist Plus grew to 35,000 free users (without blowing up their margins), to why discovery and personalization still haven’t quite lived up to the h...
2025-05-1454 min
The Orita PodcastCross-Channel, Cross-Device, Cross-Fingers: Omnichannel and Affiliate Marketing in 2025, with Kait Stephens, Andy Cloyd, and Orita's Aaron SchwartzSome brands treat omnichannel and affiliate marketing like buzzwords. Kait Stephens (Brij) and Andy Cloyd (Superfiliate) show how connecting real-world touchpoints and creator partnerships can drive smarter acquisition and deeper retention—when done right.In this episode, Aaron Schwartz (Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Orita) digs into real strategies for connecting DTC, retail, and creator marketing. From QR codes that tie in-store buyers to your email list, to influencer campaigns that drive both foot traffic and long-term loyalty, Kait and Andy share what’s working—and how to measure it.We’re talking data, tools, and how to align teams around metrics...
2025-05-1250 minThe Orita PodcastFrom Sewing Socks to Voice-Controlled Jackets: Building Through Tariffs, with Aman Advani and Orita's Aaron SchwartzWhen the market turns, even the best operators feel the strain. Aman Advani (Ministry of Supply) shares how he’s managing short-term chaos without torching long-term strategy.In this episode, Orita Co-Founder Aaron Schwartz sits down with Aman to unpack what it takes to adapt in 2025—from rethinking returns and reshuffling supply chains to managing customer expectations when your own plans keep shifting.They dive into the practical: moving warehouses across borders, rethinking “free returns” through a loyalty-first lens, and trimming the marketing stack for efficiency. This is a conversation for operators who are doing their best to stay steady—e...
2025-05-1246 minThe Orita PodcastDTC is a Dumpster Fire (But Make it Profitable), with Matt Fier, Elliot Kovac, Zac Fromson, and Orita's Aaron SchwartzIn this episode, Aaron Schwartz (Orita) is joined by Matt Fier (QDL), Zac Fromson (Lilo Social), and Elliot Kovac (Dispatch) to talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes of modern e-commerce. From tariff chaos and supply chain delays to cautious consumer behavior and the collapse of one-time purchases, this is a crash course in how top operators are shifting from growth-at-all-costs to retention-first, margin-smart strategies.💛 Want to build a business that survives the storm?👉 Follow Orita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oritaai👥 Meet the guests:Zac Fromson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacfromson/Elliot Kovac – https...
2025-05-1247 minThe Orita PodcastOperations in the Time of Tariffs, with Prince Ghosh, Justin Seidenfeld, and Orita's Aaron SchwartzWhen tariffs, mold, and manufacturing headaches collide… you get a masterclass in physical product building.In this episode, Aaron Schwartz (Orita) sits down with Justin Seidenfeld (Canopy, Doris Dev) and Prince Ghosh (Factored Quality, Pietra) to talk about what it actually takes to launch and scale in the messiest corners of consumer goods. They cover everything from tariff survival plans to co-founder matchmaking, and why some of the best brands start with vinegar, Q-tips, and a beauty hack.💛 Want to learn how real brands build IRL? 👉 Follow Orita on LinkedIn: / oritaai 👥 Meet the guests: Justin Seidenfeld – / justin-seidenfeld Prince Ghosh – / princeghosh Aaron Schwartz...
2025-05-1247 minThe Orita PodcastThe Lifecycle Loop (Win, Keep, Repeat, High Five), with Jess Chan, Melanie Balke, Jessica Levinson, and Orita's Aaron SchwartzEveryone’s talking about AI, discounts, and attribution. But the smartest brands? They’re quietly doubling down on retention, precision, and profitability.In this episode, Aaron Schwartz (Orita) brings together Jessica Levinson (Common Thread Collective), Melanie Balke (The Email Marketers), and Jess Chan (Longplay Brands) to talk about what actually works when acquisition gets expensive and loyalty matters more than ever.They’re covering the hard stuff: what to cut, what to double down on, why “blast the whole list” is still a thing (ugh), and how to personalize without drowning in bad data. It's the clarity every founder, marketer...
2025-05-1249 minThe Orita PodcastThe Truth About Retention: Why Most Brands Are Doing It Backwards, with Karly Craig and Daniel BradyEveryone talks about retention. Karly Craig actually built it.In this episode, Karly Craig (CMO at No Days Wasted and Author of "Email Is Not Dead”) joins Orita’s Daniel Brady and Aaron Schwartz to unpack what great retention really looks like—from the first email to the 10th purchase.We dive into:– How Karly scaled an agency to 500+ brands (then walked away)– What she really thinks of the “email every day” crowd– How she uses AI to w...
2025-04-0253 minThe Orita PodcastHow to Make Big Bets When You Have No Idea If You’re Right, with Kyle Hency and Rishabh JainIn this episode, Aaron Schwartz (Orita.ai), Rishabh (Fermat), and Kyle Hency (GoodDay Software) have a candid conversation about their entrepreneurial journeys, building companies, and navigating the evolving commerce tech landscape. They discuss their approaches to team building, hiring strategies, and the impact of AI on business operations.Timestamps: 00:48 - Introductions and background of all three founders 06:00 - Rishabh explains why he started Fermat and being "wrong about everything" 09:23 - Kyle discusses his transition from Chubbies to founding GoodDay Software 17:24...
2025-03-1252 min
Honest EcommerceScaling Without Running Out of Cash | Aaron Schwartz | Orita | Bonus EpisodeAaron Schwartz is a DTC business builder, investor, and advisor to some of the most innovative commerce tech companies. With a sharp eye for scaling brands and solving complex operational challenges, Aaron has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ecommerce.Before founding Orita, Aaron built a $1M+ watch brand on Shopify, co-founded Passport Shipping to simplify international logistics, and served as the president of Loop Returns, helping brands optimize their post-purchase experience. His hands-on experience across shipping, returns, and AI-driven customer insights makes him a trusted expert in the DTC space.Today...
2025-03-0622 minThe Orita PodcastWhile You're Obsessing Over Email, Your Competitors Are Mastering This Emerging ChannelIn this episode, Aaron Schwartz discusses email marketing, Klaviyo, SMS strategies, and cross-channel marketing with three agency experts: Jess Grossman (InSocial), Kolby Yarnell (Modular), and Sammy Tran (BMO Media). They share practical insights on Klaviyo's pricing changes, SMS segmentation, cross-channel attribution, and the future of lifecycle marketing.Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions03:41 - Klaviyo Pricing Changes Explained09:36 - Cross-Channel Marketing Strategy20:30 - SMS Segmentation Best Practices27:12 - Email vs. SMS Opt-in Strategies
2025-03-0549 min
The Smoke BreakEpisode 127: "Bravery & Procrastination” (ft. Aaron Fairchild)On this week’s episode of “The Smoke Break”, we really got to know artist, musician, and storyteller Aaron Fairchild. We started out our time together talking about bravery—how each of us have had to be brave through tough things, where we got our bravery from, and how Aaron approaches it in his beautiful middle-grade graphic novel he’s finishing up, coming out later this year! (Don’t worry, we’ll remind you when it comes out so you can buy all buy it.) Next up we finally got around to talking about procrastination… how it’s gotten...
2025-02-1842 min
The Musician's InsiderS3.E.18 Ari Posner and Joel Schwartz on the Musician's Insider with Aaron KronisWatch the interview with Aaron Kronis, Joel Schwartz and Ari Posner, who are both composers, musicians and more!
Follow their work here:
Ari: https://arimusic.com/
Joel: http://joelschwartz.ca/ https://filmguitars.com/
2025-01-0636 min
None of Your Business PodcastInsane For Popcorn with Aaron Zutler Co-Founder of Popinsanity Gourmet PopcornIn this episode of the None of Your Business Podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Zutler, co-founder of Popinsanity Gourmet Popcorn who takes us through his inspiring journey of transforming a simple idea into a gourmet popcorn empire. From humble beginnings in an 800-square-foot space to national recognition—including being featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list—Aaron shares the grit, hustle, and heart that made it all possible. Aaron reveals how a chance encounter with a popcorn machine sparked the creation of Pop Insanity and dives into the challenges of building a high-end food brand from scratch...
2025-01-021h 25
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: Michael SchwartzJoining us today is the screenwriter of the 2017 Netflix animated film Gnome Alone and the 2023 adaptation of R.L. Stine's Zombie Town for Hulu. He is also the creator slash writer of the all-ages supernatural comic series Armored with artist Ismael Hernández.It is our pleasure to welcome Michael Schwartz onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!ARMORED 1/2: WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsFollow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over o...
2024-12-1350 min
The Packaging TherapistBalancing Brand and Sustainability in Packaging Design, with Aaron KellerAre you overwhelmed by the complexities of brand design and sustainable packaging? In this episode, Aaron Keller from Capsule joins Jessie Schwartz to talk about innovative solutions to packaging design challenges and the broader landscape of responsible packaging. In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Patagonia's Octagon box revolutionized sustainable packaging with enhanced recyclability and reduced material usage.The significance of minimalistic packaging, like Patagonia’s "sushi roll" design, in both environmental and consumer appeal.The role of design agencies in bridging brand storytelling and market opportunities, illustrated with examples like "Liquid Death" and "Smartwool."The criti...
2024-11-0636 min
Unfinished BusinessAaron Schwartz Shares Unconventional Strategies for Closing Your Next RoundWhen it comes to fundraising, the stakes are high. You're not just selling an idea; you're inviting investors to believe in your vision, your team, and your ability to deliver results. But as serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor Aaron Schwartz shared on our newest episode of Unfinished Business, perhaps the secret to mastering the art of pitching lies in another equally tricky endeavor — dating.
Welcome to Unfinished Business, the podcast where we dig into the whys, hows, and WTFs of building and thriving in business — hosted by longtime founder friends Alex Schinasi and Lee Rotenberg. Every week, we’ll...
2024-09-2549 min
Unboxing Ecommerce: Operations Behind Online BrandsPsycho Bunny with Aaron SchwartzOn this last episode of Season One, James and Jennifer order from Psycho Bunny with special guest, Aaron Schwartz. Aaron is the cofounder of Orita.ai and has previously served as President at Loop Returns. He also co-founded Passport Shipping and Modify Watches. Based in the Bay Area, Aaron grew up in Cleveland.We will be back for Season Two on September 10, 2024. Why Psycho Bunny?Aaron chose Psycho Bunny, because he loves their VP IT / Data / Analytics.Psycho Bunny: www.psychobunny.comResearch included these sourcesP...
2024-07-3042 minThe Digital Deep Dive With Aaron ConantEmail Innovation: Driving Profitable Results Through Cutting-Edge TechnologyAaron Schwartz is the Co-founder and President of Orita, a software company that improves email deliverability. He is also an advisor and investor in various commerce tech companies, including Passport and EcoCart. Previously, Aaron spent seven years building and managing DTC brand Modify Watches and was the President of Loop. Daniel Brady (DB) is the CEO of Orita. As a neuroscientist turned data scientist, he has helped leading eCommerce brands organize their data sets. DB has also worked with CEOs, CTOs, and other leaders to build eCommerce companies. In this episode… Customers are oft...
2024-05-1642 min
Real Estate Rockstars PodcastSOTM 92: How Greg Schwartz Turned Zillow Into a Real Estate Industry LeaderFormer president of Media & Marketplace at Zillow, Greg Schwartz, joins us on today's podcast. Listen and learn about the business principles that built Zillow and how to apply them to your real estate team. Greg and Aaron also discuss why home prices are still sky high, the biggest opportunity for real estate agents right now, and the secret to incredible customer service. Be sure to listen until the end for your chance to win a Sony EV-10 bundle from Tomo!Get 10+ hours of mastermind-level content 100% FREE. Register at Carrot.com/Rockstar today!
2023-06-2355 min
Unscripted with Aaron ConradEpisode 243 | Demi Michelle SchwartzSend us a Text Message.Episode 232 is with my friend Demi Michelle Schwartz. Demi is a singer/songwriter and author. She returns to update us on all of the latest projects and things she is working on. You will love her fun spirit and fearless goals.From her website -Demi Michelle Schwartz is an author from Pittsburgh, PA. She’s loved reading YoungAdult Mysteries and Thrillers from a young age, and she’s inspired by the work of Sara Shepard and Karen M. McManus. Being drawn to these thrilling...
2023-06-0547 min
Jacked and HappyEP11. You're Nothing but Your Word and Your Communication with Your Partner with Relationship Coach & Author, Aaron FreemanAaron Freeman and his wife Jocelyn are authors of The New Power Couple and The Argument Hangover® (which hits shelves March 2021 and hit #1 New Release). With much excitement, they founded and launched Empowered Couples University: an online university where busy couples unlearn unhealthy patterns and gain modern relationship skills. They are sought after relationship coaches, and have worked with celebrity couples, public figures and thousands of couples around the world. They have shared the stage with Tony Robbins, were nominated as Arizona’s 40 Under 40 Influencers, and have been featured in national media for teaching couples modern, practical skills and too...
2023-05-0842 min
Life After BlindnessThe Humanware Third Generation Victor Reader Stream with lab Computers' Aaron LinsonIn this episode of the Life After Blindness podcast, I’m joined by my friend Aaron Linson from Lab Computers to talk about the all-new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation from HumanWare.
Aaron’s spent some quality time testing out the device, and in this episode, we break down what’s new, what’s improved, and why a lot of people in the blind and visually impaired community still love using a dedicated device like this — even with smartphones offering so many options these days.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
The evolution of the Victor Rea...
2023-02-2639 min
Life After BlindnessThe Humanware Third Generation Victor Reader Stream with lab Computers' Aaron LinsonIn this episode of the Life After Blindness podcast, I’m joined by my friend Aaron Linson from Lab Computers to talk about the all-new Victor Reader Stream 3rd Generation from HumanWare.
Aaron’s spent some quality time testing out the device, and in this episode, we break down what’s new, what’s improved, and why a lot of people in the blind and visually impaired community still love using a dedicated device like this — even with smartphones offering so many options these days.
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
The evolution of the Victor Rea...
2023-02-2639 min
The Principle PodcastThe Importance of Being Present- Interview with Susan SchwartzIn this episode, Susan W. Schwartz and I discuss how important it is for fathers to be present.Susan E. Schwartz, Ph.D. is a Jungian analyst educated in Zurich, Switzerland and is a licensed clinical psychologist. For many years Susan has been giving workshops and presentations at numerous local, national, community and professional organizations, and lectures worldwide on various aspects of Jungian analytical psychology.
2023-01-1637 min
Girl Edits with Jessica Szohr & Sabina Gadecki-RichS3E5 Rufus Getting Married with Aaron SchwartzThe wonderful Aaron Schwartz, known to the true romantics in the fandom as Dorota’s beau, Vanya, joins Jessica and Zuzanna on today’s episode! Aaron breaks down auditioning with an accent, growing up as a child actor, and what he did to make Vanya different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-141h 03
Retention ChroniclesAaron Schwartz (Loop): The consumer has been trained to look for pitfalls while buyingOn this episode Yaw and Mariah chat with Aaron Schwartz, President of Loop Returns, the leading returns & exchange platform that helps Shopify’s best brands optimize return costs, retain more revenue, and prevent return losses. Aaron tells us about his past ventures as Founder of ModifyWatches, which was acquired by Custom Ink, Founder of Passport Shipping, and previous Chief Business Officer of Returnly. We also chat through the notion of influencers on a local level, when there’s demand but people aren’t buying if shipping isn’t up to par, carrier handoffs, keeping track of feedback from different channels...
2022-11-0755 min
DTC PodcastBonus: Turn Your Returns Into Exchanges With Aaron Schwartz from LoopSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup
Hello and welcome to DTC Podcast. Today we’re closing the loop on returns with President of Loop, Aaron Schwartz.
https://loopreturns.com
In the Apparel space, returns AVERAGE 38%, which makes me think I’m keeping way too many things. Aaron joins DTC to discuss how you can help turn at least 30% of those returns into exchanges that extend and increase LTV.
Loop is the leading platform that turns returns into exchanges for some of the world’s biggest and fa...
2022-10-0524 min
The Logistics of LogisticsEcommerce's Dirty Little Secret with Aaron SchwartzAaron Schwartz and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce's dirty little secret. Aaron is the President of Loop, a post-purchase platform that enables brands to transform returns into exchanges. About Aaron Schwartz Aaron Schwartz is the President of Loop with an extensive history working, advising, and investing in startups. With 10+ years in modern Commerce, Aaron's focus tends to be on all things go to market, fundraising, strategy, and helping founders navigate emotionally through the early stages of company building. As a 3x founder himself, Aaron's passion for Commerce has led him to his position at Loop today. Aaron received...
2022-07-2949 min
She Shed Comedy: Empowering Your Comedy CareerE22: Command Presence: Make the Stage "Your House" - Aaron Thompson | Stand Up ComicWhat does a police officer and a comedian have in common? The answer doesn’t seem too obvious, but it was a natural transition for today’s guest, Aaron Thompson. Former Los Angeles police officer turned comedian, joins us today to share his heartwarming journey from protecting LA to touring the world with Katt Williams. Not only has he been successful as a comedian, he is a proud husband and father who wanted to create a life where he was truly fulfilled, not only for himself, but for his family too. Using his natural ability to mak...
2022-07-0140 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastS2E28 - Trashcomixs Aaron Figueroa on his Chris Chan comicThis episode we had on Aaron Figueroa author and illustrator of the comic "The Life and Times of Christian Weston Chandler" issue 1 is called Childhood. "Chris Chan" is a pop culture figure and the spark for many debates and controversy. The biographical style comic explores the beginning of Christian Weston Chandler's life. We enjoyed talking to Aaron about his artistic choices and connection to the material and also his path to creating his first comic book.
Support his Kickstarter Campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/920079214/chris-chan-1-childhood?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Chris+ch...
2022-05-0250 min
The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsAaron Schwartz Interview - The Oz Network MoviesAs we get prepared for the new Mighty Ducks TV show, as well as our recap series on all of the films, we are super excited to bring to you today one of the OG stars from the very first Mighty Ducks movie, Aaron Schwartz! In this fun chat, Aaron talks about how he got the role on The Mighty Ducks and just why there were a few lies told to help him get the role of Karp. He also talks about the legacy of the film, why he wasn’t in the sequels and what the chances are th...
2021-03-241h 16
GreymatterCommerce Logistics | Mike Duboe, Casey Armstrong and Aaron SchwartzIn the second installment of Greylock’s podcast capsule series on commerce, general partner Mike Duboe talks with two experienced operators in the logistics side of the sector: Casey Armstrong, who is the Chief Marketing Officer at ecommerce fulfillment services provider Shipbob, and Aaron Schwartz, the co-founder of cross-border shipping services provider Passport Shipping. In this episode, Mike, Aaron and Casey discuss strategies and tools that ensure brands can deliver a frictionless experience to both consumers and the technology partners that power their platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-2545 min
We Run ThisEpisode #19: Aaron Schwartz and his journey from fat to fitIn this episode of We Run This, we’re talking to actor and athlete, Aaron Schwartz.
Aaron Schwartz probably looks familiar to people of a certain age because, at one point in the 1990s, Aaron made a career out of playing the lovable, chubby kid in blockbuster movies like The Mighty Ducks and Heavyweights, and on TV shows like The Adventures of Pete & Pete.
Schwartz continues to act but has undergone quite the transformation, going from fat to fit over the course of his adolescent and adult years. Aaron is now using his personal experiences to...
2020-10-2645 min
Pushback with Aaron MateDebating the Senate Intel Russia report w/ Mattathias SchwartzThe Senate Intelligence Committee's final report on alleged Russian interference focuses on "a wide range of Russian efforts to influence the Trump Campaign and the 2016 election." Does the report advance our understanding of the Trump-Russia story? Mattathias Schwartz, contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, joins Pushback.
Guest: Mattathias Schwartz, contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine.
Support Pushback at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aaronmate
2020-09-091h 16
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 089 - Doug Levin & Aaron Janik - Horn FX, Part 1; Using effects and pedals for horn playersThis episode is part 1 of a 2-part series with Doug Levin and Aaron Janik from Horn-FX. In 2015, their love of effects and pedals had led Doug Levin and Aaron Janik to various corners of the six-stringed internet and back rooms of guitar centers, only to realize an unfortunate thing: There was nowhere to find information about effects and pedals from the perspective, or made for horn players. In 2016 they created HornFX, a unique resource for the horn player looking to use effects. Its reviews, books, articles, artist pages, and effects databases are specifically geared to...
2020-07-301h 36
Popcorn Talk NetworkMighty Ducks’ Aaron Schwartz’s Talks New Movie “The Bone Box”Mighty Duck‘s Aaron Schwartz’s Talks New Movie “The Bone Box”
Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Con Guys”, the in-depth discussion shows for all you need to know about attending Conventions.
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Welcome to the Scare Guy Show HOME EDITION, the place for news and insider opinions from the world of horror conventions, TV show, films, and everything that’s Scary Fun… including brand-new horror film THE BONE BOX.
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2020-04-1546 min
Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown"Cornelius in the streets, Dimitri in the sheets" with Dana SchwartzThis week Hannah is joined by star writer and author Dana Schwartz (Entertainment Weekly, Twitter accounts @GuyinyourMFA and @DystopianYA, plus books "And We're Off" and "Choose Your Own Disaster" TO NAME A FEW!) to discuss the insanely dark Don Bluth 90's animated film "Thumbelina". The girls delve into the Don Bluth vs. Disney feud, the twisted inner workings of the movie's characters, and even reveal which Thumbelina suitors they'd kill, f***, and marry!
2019-02-1246 min
How I Raised It - The podcast where we interview startup founders who raised capital.Ep. 72 How I Raised It with Aaron Schwartz of Passport Shipping on 11.01.2018Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital.
This episode is with Aaron Schwartz of Passport Shipping (www.passportshipping.com), a provider of international shipping services designed for eCommerce companies.
The Company recently raised $3 million of seed funding from Precursor Ventures, Resolute Ventures and Ryan Hoover of Product Hunt. Sophia Amoruso (GirlBoss) and April Underwood (Slack) also participated in the round.
In this episode, Aaron talks about creating an "asset light" business in the shipping world, how he built investor relationships well in advance of raising capital, the advantages...
2018-11-1233 min
PopternativeAaron Schwartz chats about his roles in Mighty Ducks, Heavyweights and more!Actor Aaron Schwartz joins the show to talk about his roles in some nostalgic films we will never forget such as Mighty Ducks and Heavyweights. He also talks about his upcoming projects as well!
2018-10-2516 min