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2X eCommerce PodcastWhy B2B eCommerce is BOOMING – Lessons from Carrier a $20B Climate Tech Giant! → Steven DuranIn this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, Kunle Campbell sits down with Steven Duran, Head of Global Commerce Strategy at Carrier Global, to explore how the $20B climate solutions leader is revolutionizing B2B e-commerce.Steven shares:How Carrier reduced B2B e-commerce costs by 90% and cut implementation time from 12 months to 30 days using Shopify.The challenges of modernizing legacy systems (yes, fax orders are still a thing!) and creating seamless, touchless commerce experiences.Why aftermarket services and IoT (like Carrier’s Abound platform) are driving massive growth opportunities.The secret behind Carrier’s One Comm...2025-02-1142 min
2X eCommerce Podcast2025 eCommerce Predictions: 25 Things to ExpectSubscribe to our Newsletter → https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com/---In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we dive into 15 key predictions shaping the future of eCommerce in 2025. From the rise of TikTok as a discovery and shopping engine to the increasing role of AI in Meta’s advertising ecosystem, host Kunle Campbell provides actionable insights for brands to stay competitive. Emerging trends like WhatsApp commerce and Google’s Gemini AI are also discussed, highlighting shifts in consumer behavior, creative strategy, and platform innovations.(00:00) - Introduction and Overview
(01:08) - TikTok Predic...2025-01-0617 min
2X eCommerce Podcast6 Essential Actions to Win Q1 and Crush 2025 → Kunle CampbellApply to the ScaleUp Blueprint: 2025 Edition here: https://2xecommerce.notion.site/14ade6fc810c80a6b00fceedab3a9289?v=14ade6fc810c80d0944d000cffc3c811&pvs=4📧 Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com📚 Get a Copy of the host, Kunle’s Book: E-Commerce Growth StrategyAmazon: https://amzn.to/3ybY6WSWalmart: https://bit.ly/3swOuDeKogan Page: https://bit.ly/44DylLnBarnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Pgd4B4WHSmith: https://bit.ly/4bfr9r3Strategic Actions for a Profitable Q1: eCommerc...2024-12-1814 min
2X eCommerce PodcastScaling Meta Ads: An Advanced Playbook for eCommerce Growth → Marin IštvanićIn this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell interviews Marin Istvanic, a partner at Inspire Brand Group, on effective strategies for scaling meta ads. Marin shares his insights on structuring, testing, and scaling ad campaigns, emphasizing the importance of product-market fit and optimal offers. He outlines best practices for sandbox testing using Adset Budget Optimization (ABO) and leveraging Advantage Shopping Plus for scaling. Marin also discusses the significance of creative quality over quantity, the use of cost caps for budget management, and how to maximize ad performance through meticulous testing and data analysis. The conversation covers...2024-12-1052 min
2X eCommerce Podcast$40M in 5 Years: The Profit-First Obvi Playbook for DTC and Retail Domination → Ronak ShahIn this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, Kunle Campbell interviews Ron Shah, co-founder of Obvi, a successful collagen brand that has profitably grown to a $40 million business in just five years. Ron shares the strategic shifts from direct-to-consumer (DTC) to retail, insights on user-generated content (UGC) and community building, and the importance of lean operations. He discusses the learnings from their presence in major retailers like Walmart and emphasizes the role of micro-influencers and loyal customers in their marketing strategy. The episode offers valuable lessons on navigating the challenges of the evolving eCommerce landscape and building a profitable...2024-12-0346 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Turn Consumer Neuroscience Insights into eCommerce Growth → Dr. A.K. PradeepHarnessing Neuroscience and AI for eCommerce Success with Dr. A.K. PradeepIn this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell is joined by Dr. A.K. Pradeep, a leader in consumer neuroscience and AI, to explore how understanding non-conscious consumer data can revolutionize eCommerce operations. Dr. Pradeep delves into applying neuroscience principles like the rule of threes, converting purchase pain into pleasure, and utilizing category-busting metrics to enhance consumer engagement and conversion rates. He also discusses the significance of mass personalization in advertising and practical strategies for leveraging Gen AI to resonate with consumers...2024-11-2650 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Land Top Media Features Without Hiring a PR Agency → Gloria ChouThis episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, hosted by Kunle Campbell, features PR expert Gloria Chou discussing her CPR pitching method, a framework designed to help indie brands and founders gain media exposure without hefty agency fees. Gloria emphasizes the importance of credibility, point of view, and relevance in pitches, and provides practical advice for engaging journalists and media outlets. She also shares personal insights from her unconventional journey into PR and offers free resources to help entrepreneurs start their own PR efforts. The conversation highlights the value of persistent, strategic pitching and leveraging trends and seasonal relevancy to...2024-11-1942 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Automate and Streamline Your Shipping Processes for Growth → Gitika Jain of ShipAccelSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep456/Optimizing eCommerce Shipping with ShipAccel: Insights from Gitika on Streamlining OperationsIn this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell converses with Gitika from ShipAccel, a new eCommerce platform launched by Pitney Bowes. They discuss how ShipAccel addresses the unique shipping needs of small to medium businesses (SMBs) and larger enterprises by offering both user interface and API solutions...2024-11-1237 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Optimize Your eCommerce Team with High-Level Outsourcing → Ian MyersSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownotes available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep458/In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell is joined by Ian, the founder of Oceans, a platform that helps eCommerce brands outsource high-level roles like marketing, operations, and finance to top talent in Sri Lanka. They discuss the advantages of tapping into Sri Lanka's highly educated and skilled workforce, the impact of AI on outsourcing, and practical steps...2024-11-0542 min
2X eCommerce PodcastThe Highest Impact Meta Ad Creatives Types That Are Driving Results Right Now → Lachezar VoynovSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownotes available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep457/In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, hosted by Kunle Campbell, guest Lachezar Voinov from LJV Media shares insights into effective ad creative strategies for eCommerce brands. The discussion covers the importance of founder story videos, problem-solution content, and strategic use of UGC and static images to boost ad performance. Lachezar highlights the success of Loop Earplugs in catering to different...2024-10-2951 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow Nift Offers Consumer Brands A New Way to Acquire Customers at Scale → Elery PfefferSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep456/In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell is joined by Elery, the founder of Nift, to discuss an innovative alternative to traditional advertising platforms like Meta. They explore how Nift offers eCommerce brands a scalable way to acquire highly engaged, high intent customers by leveraging a network of premium consumer apps to match brands with potential customers...2024-10-2245 min
2X eCommerce PodcastTurning Operations into a Profit Center → Kunle CampbellSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep455/In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell delves into operational efficiency for scalable eCommerce businesses. The discussion covers the pros and cons of warehouse fulfillment vs. third-party logistics (3PL), offering insights into choosing the right 3PL partner. The episode also explores supply chain optimization, highlighting supplier sourcing, inventory management, and diversification. Automation is emphasized, with tips on automating...2024-10-1516 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Win this Q4 → Kunle CampbellSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep454/In this episode of the 2x eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell discusses strategies for e-commerce businesses to win during the critical fourth quarter. With major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target launching early holiday deals, the importance of starting sales early is emphasized. The episode offers eight actionable tips on maximizing profitability: starting early and engaging VIPs, focusing on profitability through smart...2024-10-0815 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Maximize Your eCommerce Marketing Efficiency with the PROFIT Framework → Kunle CampbellSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep453/S9 EP54:In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell delves into marketing efficiency, a critical component of growing an eCommerce business sustainably. He introduces the “PROFIT Framework,” a strategic guide designed to help businesses maximize returns on their marketing investments by focusing on profitability. Kunle breaks down each aspect of the framework, including understanding your marketing efficiency rati...2024-10-0125 min
2X eCommerce PodcastProduct Innovation Deep Dive: How to Develop a Best-Selling SKU → Kunle CampbellSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep451/S9 EP53:In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell delves into the first pillar of scaling e-commerce brands: product innovation. The episode provides actionable insights on developing and refining a bestselling SKU, emphasizing the importance of market-driven product development. It covers strategies for established operators to enhance their top-performing products and advises newcomers to create minimum viable...2024-09-2427 min
2X eCommerce PodcastThe New Playbook for Scaling Health & Wellness eCommerce Brands in 2024 → Kunle CampbellSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep450/S9 EP53:In this episode of the 2x eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell explores the key pillars for scaling e-commerce brands in 2024 and 2025. He discusses the importance of product innovation, efficient marketing, and streamlined operations, using examples from leading brands like Seed Health, Athletic Greens, and Mudwater. The episode dives deep into strategies for product development, community-building via influencers, retention techniques...2024-09-1735 min
2X eCommerce PodcastFrom $10M → $20M: How Tiege Hanley Doubled Revenue While Staying Profitable → Kelley Thornton, CEOSubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comShownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep450/S9 EP52:Kelley Thornton is the co-founder and CEO of Tiege Hanley, a direct-to-consumer men’s skincare company that focuses on simplifying skincare for men. With a background in entrepreneurship and marketing, Kelley has led Tiege Hanley to become a multi-million-dollar business, with a significant presence in both DTC and emerging platforms like TikTok Shop. Under his leadership, the company continues to...2024-09-101h 03
2X eCommerce PodcastEx-PepsiCo Strategist Unveils Brand Positioning Frameworks that Transform DTC Brands → Kathy Guzmán GallowaySubscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter:Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.comS9 EP51: Kathy Guzmán Galloway is the founder and CEO of The Clarity Wizard, a consultancy dedicated to mastering the art of brand positioning. With over 20 years of experience, Kathy has honed her expertise in marketing with both Fortune 500 companies and dynamic DTC brands, transforming their strategies to create meaningful connections with consumers.Kathy is a champion of mastering your "Brand Fundamentals"—Positioning, Purpose, Mission, Values, and Identity. Thr...2024-09-031h 02
2X eCommerce PodcastCutout 6: How to Build a Polarizing Brand that Drives $40M in Revenue → Alex NeistIn this cut-out edition episode, Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, shares how Meta ads, strategic branding, and influencer collaborations drove his company to $40M in revenue by year three. Alex discusses the importance of creating polarizing brands, iterating on creative strategies, and leveraging different ad types to capture various customer segments. Tune in to learn actionable insights for scaling your e-commerce brand.Full episode: S9:E35 | $40M Revenue in Year 3: How Meta Ads, Strategic Branding, and Influencers Drive Hostage Tape’s Success → Alex Neisthttps://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep444/Sign up to...2024-08-2806 min
2X eCommerce PodcastCutout 5: How Strong Branding and UX Can Weather Economic Storms → Nirav ShethIn this cut-out edition episode, Nirav Sheth, CEO and founder of Anata, discusses the importance of audience segmentation and investing in user experience (UX) to drive brand growth. Nirav shares insights on how leading brands navigate economic challenges by balancing strong branding with innovative growth strategies. Learn how segmentation and effective UX can help your brand stay resilient and thrive.Full episode: S9:E15 | 2024 eCommerce Predictions, what to expect → Nirav ShethSign up to the Conscious Commerce Newsletter:A newsletter that sits at the intersection of commerce, healthy living, and the mi...2024-08-2704 min
2X eCommerce PodcastCutout 4: Amplifying Influencers' Posts with TikTok Spark Ads → Nadia BubennikovaIn this cut-out edition episode, Nadia Bubennikova, Head of Agency at Famesters, delves into how brands can effectively utilize TikTok's Spark Ads to boost their performance marketing efforts. Nadia shares insights on leveraging influencer content and precise targeting strategies to drive sales and build brand awareness on the platform. Tune in to learn actionable tips for maximizing TikTok's advertising potential in the e-commerce space. Full episode: S9:E34.Sign up to the Conscious Commerce Newsletter:A newsletter that sits at the intersection of commerce, healthy living, and the mindsets of extraordinary leaders....2024-08-2607 min
2X eCommerce PodcastCutout 3: The 1.7-Second Rule: Capturing Mobile Shoppers Before They Swipe Away → Sabir SemerkantIn this episode, eCommerce expert Sabir Semerkant reveals why the first 1.7 seconds of a mobile shopping experience can make or break your sales. Learn how to optimize your site for mobile-first customers, focusing on performance and user experience to ensure you capture their attention before they swipe away. Discover actionable strategies to improve your conversion rates and drive more revenue by designing with mobile shoppers in mind.Listen to the full episode here: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep433/Sign up to the Conscious Commerce Newsletter:A newsletter that sits at the intersection of commerce...2024-08-2306 min
2X eCommerce PodcastCutout 1: Leveraging AI for Creative Direction in Meta Ads → Depesh MandaliaIn this cutout episode, Meta Ads expert Depesh Mandalia shows you how AI can be a game-changer in driving your creative direction. He breaks down how AI tools can simplify your video script creation, boost your ad performance, and provide you with crucial data insights to take your campaigns to the next level. Don’t miss these valuable strategies—lListen to the full episode at https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep424/.Sign up to the Conscious Commerce Newsletter:A newsletter that sits at the intersection of commerce, healthy living, and the mindsets of extraordinary lead...2024-08-1906 min
2X eCommerce PodcastAugust Update → Kunle CampbellIn this brief episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell provides an update on the podcast’s schedule and his personal plans. Key highlights include:- August Break: Kunle will be taking the rest of August off to recharge and spend time with family.- Importance of Rest: Emphasis on the importance of sleep and mental health.- Interim Content: Short episodes will be released every three days, featuring key clips from past episodes.- September Preview: Upcoming focus on Q4 planning, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday strategies.- New Newsletter: In...2024-08-1605 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow Elite Media Buyers are Leveraging AI in their Meta Ads Campaigns → Depesh MandaliaIn this episode of the 2x eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell interviews Facebook ad expert Depesh Mandalia, discussing how elite media buyers are leveraging AI in Meta ads. They delve into topics such as the 5W Avatar framework for targeting audiences, the evolution of Depesh's career, and practical application of AI for ad creation and optimization.(00:00) - Introduction to the Episode
(00:33) - The Emotional vs. Functional Debate in Advertising
(01:43) - Deepesh Mandalia's Journey and Expertise
(04:02) - The Evolution of Deepesh's Career
(08:28) - The 5W Avatar Framework
(19:47) - Stages of Awareness in Marketing
(24:10) - Creating Effective Ad...2024-06-1857 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow Personalized Unboxing Drives Customer Loyalty → Tyler DelarmTyler Delarm serves as the Head of Marketing at Undigital, where he spearheads efforts to revolutionize the unboxing experience for DTC brands. His extensive marketing background, which includes eCommerce and FinTech, has equipped him with unique insights into customer engagement and retention. Tyler’s work focuses on leveraging personalization to drive brand loyalty and satisfaction.(00:00) - How Personalized Unboxing Drives Customer Loyalty → Tyler Delarm
(01:00) - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
(02:30) - Tyler Delman's Journey to B2B Marketing
(04:42) - The Importance of Branded Packaging
(11:26) - Maximizing Customer Lifetime Value
(15:55) - Personalization in Unboxing Experiences
(20:18) - Impl...2024-06-1131 min
2X eCommerce Podcast$40M Revenue in Year 3: How Meta Ads, Strategic Branding, and Influencers Drive Hostage Tape's Success → Alex NeistIn this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, Kunle Campbell interviews Alex Neist, the founder of Hostage Tape, a disruptive sleep brand. Alex shares his journey from managing a SaaS business to creating and rapidly scaling Hostage Tape into a multi-million dollar business. He discusses how personal struggles with sleep and health led him to discover mouth taping, and how he used his entrepreneurial skills to fill a market gap with a unique product.Alex delves into the innovative strategies he employed, including running his own Facebook ads, even when the company was generating $14 million in revenue...2024-06-041h 32
2X eCommerce PodcastThe Right Way to Use Google and Meta Ads to Scale Your DTC Sales from $1M to $10M+ → Sam Piliero (2nd Interview)In this second part of the interview with Sam Piliero on the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell continues the conversation from last week, shifting focus from strategic to tactical insights. They delve into advanced strategies for optimizing Google Ads and Meta campaigns, providing actionable advice for eCommerce brands. The discussion covers Performance Max campaigns, cost caps, and mastering creative testing. Sam and Kunle also explore the synergy between Google and Meta advertising platforms, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a consistent marketing budget as a percentage of revenue. Sam shares practical tips on building content and engaging with your...2024-05-211h 08
2X eCommerce PodcastHow ThriftBooks Became North America's Leading Second-Hand Bookseller → Mike WardIn today's episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of ThriftBooks, the leading secondhand books business in North America. Host Kunle Campbell interviews Mike Ward, the Chief Innovation Officer at ThriftBooks.com, exploring the company's evolution from a startup leveraging Amazon's platform to a dominant force in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) books market. Mike shares the inspiring story of leaving his day job to join the startup, emphasizing the strategic use of technology and dynamic pricing to stay competitive on Amazon. Despite the challenges, ThriftBooks' innovative approach to pricing and inventory management propelled...2024-04-021h 02
2X eCommerce Podcast"8-D Method" that has generated over $1 billion in eCommerce sales → Sabir SemerkantOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Sabir Semerkant, CEO and Founder of Growth by Sabir, a program designed to maximize the growth potential of a business. The power of yes. Sabir has lived by saying yes throughout his life. His high school guidance counselor’s advice to take his second career option which is to become a computer scientist when he got discouraged by the long wait to do surgery as a neurosurgeon. When Jeff Horrowitz offered him to run his channel for Vitamin Shoppe, instead of just coding a website. Accepting the guest...2024-03-261h 35
2X eCommerce PodcastHow Shopify is Doubling Down on Enterprise Commerce → Bobby MorrisonIn this episode, Bobby, the Chief Revenue Officer at Shopify, discusses the company's growth and positioning in the enterprise commerce market. He shares his career journey and highlights the strategy behind Shopify's foray into the enterprise space. Bobby explains Shopify's architecture and offering, including the concept of composable commerce. He also discusses the top reasons why enterprises choose Shopify, such as performance, total cost of ownership, and innovation. Bobby sheds light on Shopify’s ease of use, as an important criteria for its enterprise clients, that enables marketing and operational agility; its significantly lower total cost...2024-03-1953 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow Grip has Safely Shipped $1B worth of Perishables for DTC Brands → Juan MeiselOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Juan Meisel, Founder and CEO of Grip, a logistics company that handles frozen/refrigerated products all over the US smoothly and hassle-free. Juan Meisel used to work with ButcherBox, an animal-welfare-focused meat company that sources and delivers quality meat and seafood products. From $0 to $600 million, ButcherBox was able to grow and stay consistent with its mission. Eventually, Juan realized the need for hassle-free and careful handling of these products so consumers could enjoy the quality of their orders. Juan decided to create a deli...2024-03-1243 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow Holme and Hadfield are Using Community to Power Up their Product Development Process → Phil HadfieldOn today's episode, we dive deep into the world of e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and building a brand that stands out in the crowded digital marketplace. Kunle speaks to Phil from Holme & Hadfield, a brand that has taken the e-commerce world by storm by focusing on creating meticulously designed organizers for watches, knives, and tech gear that cater to the modern consumer's desire for both functionality and aesthetics. Phil's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Starting from a realization during a sabbatical that the traditional 9-to-5 wasn't for him, to launching a brand that has now become s...2024-03-051h 04
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Generate Awareness at Scale through Connected TV as Your #1 Top of Funnel Channel → Aditya VaranasiOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Aditya Varanasi, CEO of Awarity, a media agency that offers effective ad campaigns for small businesses through connected TV. Aditya Varanasi only dreamt of a stable and high-paying job so he decided to become a doctor. Little did he know that life had a different plan. He soon stumbled upon the world of digital marketing, fell in love, and built his own digital marketing agency, Awarity, and has been helping small businesses scale their ad campaigns successfully. While most businesses target social media, Awar...2024-02-2749 min
2X eCommerce PodcastThe Only 4 Page Types That Matter in Your Frontend Customer Journey → Chase ClymerOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chase Clymer, Co-Founder of Electric Eye, an agency helping brands optimize their Shopify page to create memorable and impactful customer experiences. “I’m earning all of my gray hair.” From the last time he was a guest in the podcast, Chase has more insights to share regarding their work in Electric Eye. Chase shared the four-page types that are essential for a successful customer journey and how they can be used to create a seamless experience. He also discusses the importance of understanding customer behavior and using data to c...2024-02-2157 min
2X eCommerce PodcastUse this simple formula to continuously improve yourself and performance → Kunle CampbellOn today’s episode, Kunle, Co-Founder of Octillion Capital Partners, an acquisition company that works with “good-for-you” brands. Kunle briefly shares his career journey from when he started with SEO to being the co-founder of Octillion Capital Partners and the host of the 2XE podcast. What was his secret on his ladder to success? He shares a simple formula to continuously improve yourself and your performance. He emphasizes the importance of the three tenets as a business person or even if you’re still thinking of starting a business. Kunle is talking ab...2024-02-1428 min
2X eCommerce PodcastSourcing from China: Minimize COGs and Maximize Quality → JK BeatonOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by John Kyle Beaton, President of China Product Pros, an agency helping brands first-hand with sourcing and logistics from their local networks in China. John had always had a taste for adventure and when the opportunity came to go to China and pursue his studies, he took it and quickly fell in love with the country and decided to stay. He soon realized that he was passionate about helping brands source from China and decided to start his own agency. Along with his wife, Xiao...2024-02-061h 00
2X eCommerce PodcastPersonalization is taking what you know and doing something about it → Thomas McCutchenOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Thomas McCutchen, Head of Strategy for The Bear Group, an agency dedicated to provide web solutions to achieve growth for brands in different industries. Thomas McCutchen found and drove the success of Scoutside for twelve years until their continuous growth needed more than just hiring more people. The Bear Group offered more services and eventually acquired Scoutside. This acquisition allowed the company to expand its services and provide a more comprehensive offering to its customers. It also provided an opportunity for the company to grow its customer base...2024-01-3055 min
2X eCommerce PodcastFacebook Advertising in 2024 Using AI → Depesh MandaliaOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Depesh Mandalia, Founder & CEO of SM Commerce, a platform that seeks to aid brand owners create better ads. Depesh Mandalia had been a guest on the podcast episode 29 where he and Kunle talked about the success of his personalized children’s books. He’s back to share more of the changes that happened in his work and social media ads since then. He gave a peek into his BPM Method and updates on how his strategies have been successful and how his campaigns have evolved. Dep...2024-01-231h 04
2X eCommerce PodcastWhat 2023 Taught Me → Kunle CampbellOn today’s episode, Kunle, Co-Founder of Octillion Capital Partners, an acquisition company that works with clean health, beauty, food, and beverage brands. Kunle Campbell is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He is the Co-founder of 2X eCommerce, an eCommerce consulting agency that has helped businesses grow and scale their online sales. He is also the Co-founder of Octillion, a brand acquisition company. He is passionate about helping businesses succeed and believes that eCommerce is the future of retail. He is dedicated to helping businesses leverage the power of eCommerce to reach their goals. ...2023-12-2642 min
2X eCommerce PodcastHow to Roll Out a Sustained Micro-Influencer Strategy → Cody WittickOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Cody Wittick, Co-Founder of Kynship, a California-based influencer agency with the goal of serving and connecting D2C brands with influencers and content creators around the world. At the tail end of 2020, Taylor Lagace, Cody’s partner and a Co-Founder of Kynship, brought us into the world of Influencer Marketing and how it was a complex ecosystem with wanna-be influencers and unengaged or fake followers. Alongside those negative intricacies, many brands have cracked the code of influencer marketing and skyrocketed their growth. In 2021, he again sat with Kunle...2023-07-3041 min
2X eCommerce PodcastSE8 EP14: How to Rewrite your Growth Story through Siloed eCommerce FunnelsOn today's episode, Kunle Campbell dives deep into the topic of rewriting your growth story in the ever-changing world of e-commerce. He highlights the challenges faced by businesses, such as declining order volumes and stagnant growth, and emphasizes the need to dig deep and find new strategies to overcome these hurdles.Kunle introduces the concept of the ideal customer profile, urging listeners to approach their businesses with a blank canvas mindset. By asking the right questions to existing customers, lapsed customers, and potential customers, businesses can uncover the motivations that drive purchases and convert them into...2023-05-0234 min
2X eCommerce PodcastSE8 EP07: The Power of a Brand-First Strategy: Our Journey After Acquiring an Amazon-First BusinessOn today’s episode is Kunle, Co-Founder of Octillion, an acquisition platform company of “clean” skincare, food, and beverage brands.On his another solo podcast, Kunle reflects on things he had learned from September 2022, when his partner in Octillion, Ayo Disu came to the podcast as a guest. Kunle and Ayo talked about their plans for Octillion and their newly acquired brands at the time, Lean Caffeine and Clean & Pure. Kunle bares the good, the bad, and the ugly in the process of growing a business or a company, from an investment that di...2023-03-1528 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS07 EP47: 2022 Reflections with my Co-founder, Ayo Disu at OCTILLIONOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Ayo, Co-Founder of Octillion Capital Partners, an e-Commerce acquisition company that helps in building sustainable and inclusive consumer brands. As 2022 comes to a close, Ayo and Kunle share their perspectives and reflections on the year that was. With their shared passion for sustainability and inclusivity, Kunle and Ayo reflect on their experience acquiring Lean Caffeine, a sustainable company formed in 2017. Ayo and Kunle also share the back story of coming across Lean Caffeine. Ayo emphasizes the clarity of values, direction, and criteria in acqu...2022-12-311h 03
2X eCommerce PodcastS07 EP18: How to Roll Out a Sustained Micro-Influencer Strategy w/ Cody WittickOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Cody Wittick, Co-Founder of Kynship, a California-based influencer agency with the goal of serving and connecting D2C brands with influencers and content creators around the world. At the tail end of 2020, Taylor Lagace, Cody’s partner and a Co-Founder of Kynship, brought us into the world of Influencer Marketing and how it was a complex ecosystem with wanna-be influencers and unengaged or fake followers. Alongside those negative intricacies, many brands have cracked the code of influencer marketing and skyrocketed their growth. In 2021, he again sat with Kunle...2022-07-2344 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS07 EP15 : How ManMade is Rapidly Accelerating Awareness and Growth with their Unique Brand Story w/ Anthony CiavirellaOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Anthony Ciavirella, who is one of four Founders at Manmade, a breakout, and what seems to be a culture-defining Canadian men’s essential brand.Anthony alongside his co-founders, Roberto Rebelo, Robert M, and Phil Santagata are best friends that left their careers in Finance to focus on providing men with the quality basics they need without the BS.This four founder team have ideated and built a men’s essential brand that has created quite a buzz in their country, Canada. Anthony...2022-07-021h 09
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP59: Octillion is Helping Commerce Founders Preserve and Build on their Brands’ Legacy at Exit w/ Ayo DisuOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Ayo Disu, Kunle’s Co-Founder at Octillion Capital Partners, an acquisition company looking for diamond in the rough eCommerce, direct-to-consumer, and marketplace businesses.After building a successful business, founders sometimes find themselves wanting to sell. This could be because they want to do something more meaningful for them, or because they are retiring and the next generation doesn’t want to take over, or simply because they have reached a plateau. Companies are looking to acquire businesses like these that are already...2022-02-0334 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP37: Instagram DM Automation: the Next Big Audience Conversion Channel for eCommerce w/ Mike YanOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mike Yan, Co-founder and CEO of ManyChat, a chat-focused omni channel communication platform trusted by over 1 million businesses. We all know business and almost everything is mobile-first nowadays. Apps like Instagram and Tiktok have stolen a lot of Facebook’s thunder. Indeed Instagram is predicted to drive more revenue in the US than Facebook in 2021. Instagram has also very recently allowed the use of DM automation tools.These tools have added a new (and pivotal) element to the omni channel movement. Being...2021-09-231h 12
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP35: Truly Owning Your Customer Experience going Headless w/ Nick Raushenbush, ShogunOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Nick Raushenbush, Co-founder and COO of Shogun, a California-based software company empowering over 20,000 brands to create exceptional ecommerce experiences.In today’s market, customer experience is everything. But at the same time too many eCom stores make the mistake of sticking with the default features and apps of their eCommerce platform. Other specialised apps like Shogun and the like are still seen as a luxury, but in reality they are closer to being a necessity.Brands spend thousands of dollars on mark...2021-09-0246 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP34: FitTrack's Journey to $100M GMV w/ Jeff Sawyer LeeOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jeff Sawyer Lee, Founder of FitTrack. Jeff is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and growth marketer who has taken multiple brands from incubation to 8 figures within the past 5 years.In one of our recent episodes, we showcased a business that hit 8-figures on the back of steady annual growth. But there are certain (rare) businesses who hit 8-figures in super quick time (we’re talking months!). As you would imagine, the challenges of achieving such rapid growth are unique.In this episode, Kunle and J...2021-08-2658 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP33: How Mikey Moran Leveraged Showrooms to Drive Online LTV for Private Label ExtensionsOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mikey Moran, Founder and CEO of Private Label Extensions, a hair extension, and technology company helping entrepreneurs launch and manage their brands.We all know how eCommerce has grown in leaps and bounds over the past year. With this growth we hear of more and more brick-and-mortar stores shutting shop. But that is not the case in all industries. Competing with DTC brands based in China is tough for any brand (new or old). But there is a very counterintuitive way to...2021-08-1952 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP32: Quick wins for eCommerce Success - Strategies and Tactics for Super-Quick Results w/ Jessica Totillo CosterOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jessica Totillo Coster, Founder of eCommerce Badassery. Jessica is an LA-based eCommerce & Email Marketing Strategist for boutique owners & product entrepreneurs.Too many businesses jump into email marketing without a real strategy while also ignoring best practices. They get little to no results and promptly start wondering what all the email hype is about. But the fact is, when done right, email marketing still has the best ROI ($40 on every $1 you spend!). And getting it right is not rocket science!With all th...2021-08-121h 02
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP31: Identity is Future of the Online Checkout w/ Domm Holland, FastOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Domm Holland, Co-Founder of Fast, the world’s fastest online login and checkout platform. Fast is a San Francisco based privately held company funded by Stripe, Addition, Index Ventures, Susa Ventures and Sugar Capital.More and more shoppers now prefer buying things online rather than in stores. But that being said, most of these shoppers would also tell you that the checkout process in stores is still way better. Why? Because you don’t fill any form, you just tap your credit card or phone and off yo...2021-08-0550 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP30: How Brian Sloan Grew A DTC Sex Toy Company To 8-FiguresOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Brian Sloan, Founder of Autoblow. His company, Very Intelligent Ecommerce Inc., achieved 8-figure yearly sales, with only two full-time employees and an army of part-timers around the world.Building a successful business is hard even at the best of times. But doing so in an industry where most avenues for marketing are closed is next level. It all comes down to constant innovation, with both your products and PR/marketing campaigns. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? But today we’ll hear how Brian used these principles to ups...2021-07-291h 14
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP29: Scaling Customer Relationships with Conversational SMS Marketing w/ Lisa Popovici, CartloopOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Lisa Popovici, Co-Founder at Cartloop - a done-for-you SMS marketing platform that helps Shopify brands build better customer relationships through 1:1 conversational messaging.Abandoned cart recovery is a crucial element of every eCommerce brand’s marketing strategy. It’s usually just one question or doubt in the shopper’s mind that prevents them from completing their purchase. The quicker and more personalised the follow up, the higher are the chances of converting the customer. It is one of those elements that have a very direct impact on the bott...2021-07-2234 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP28: Applying First Principles Thinking to eCommerce Success w/ Jason Wong, Doe LashesOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jason Wong, Founder, Doe Lashes + Wonghaus. Jason is a seasoned expert at all things eCommerce and has recently launched a comprehensive eCommerce masterclass “Building Blocks for Success”.Jason advocates a First Principles approach to mastering ecommerce, he does this by reverse-engineering complicated problems and unleashing creative possibilities. His “first principles reasoning” breaks down complicated problems into basic blocks and then reassembles them from the ground up. It’s one of the best ways to learn to think for yourself, unlock your creative poten...2021-07-1557 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP27: Using 'Gated Product Launches' to Rev Up VIP Customer PurchasesOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jordan West, Co-Founder of Little and Lively Clothing + Mindful Marketing Co. Jordan is a multi brand and agency owner completely focused on eCommerce.Brands dealing in physical products are always vying for attention with other brands selling both online and offline. Doing product launches and doing them right ultimately decides how the product is perceived and how it performs. And with more and more brands jumping on the product-launch bandwagon, getting creative with launches is becoming imperative.What if you could la...2021-07-0849 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP26: Running Usability Testing in DTC for Continuous Website UX ImprovementOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Quinn Zeda, Founder and CEO of Conversion Crimes - a user testing platform that helps DTC and eCommerce stores improve conversions and user experience.eCommerce has been growing in leaps and bounds over recent years. The average online shopper has experienced dozens (if not more) eCom stores. This has only made shoppers more savvy and sensitive to the differences in user experience (UX) across different stores. We already have a ton of studies showing that conversion rate and average order value tend to be in direct co...2021-07-0135 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP25: An Operations Manual to Effectively Execute Influencer MarketingOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Taylor Lagace, Managing Partner at Kynship - an Influencer Marketing Agency. Taylor’s previous appearance on the show is one of our most popular episodes.Influencer marketing is no longer the elephant in the room. It has become a front-and-centre marketing strategy for brands of all sizes. With more and more brands leaning in on user generated content, influencer marketing’s relevance has only increased. But as with any other form of marketing, it works only if done properly.There are a lot...2021-06-241h 00
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP24: The Anatomy of Creatives That Drive The Click ThroughOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Lauren Schwartz, Founder of The Loft 325, an agency focused on helping eCommerce and DTC brands build profitable creative strategies and create top-performing ad creatives. She is a California-based design professional with over 15 years of industry experience. On this show we often highlight how the marketing tech and landscape is always changing and evolving. The same can be said for the actual content and creatives used in marketing. The pace of “the scroll” is getting even faster and our attention spans even shorter. Now the onus is on gett...2021-06-1747 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP23: Building Your First-Party Data Martech Stack for eCommOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Dan McGaw, Founder and CEO of McGaw.io, an analytics and marketing technology consultancy. Dan is considered one of the original growth hackers, having led teams at Kissmetrics.com, CodeSchool.com, UTM.io and more.We are currently living in a “gold rush” period of Martech. There are new tools popping up almost everyday. Many of these are great standalone tools, and almost all of them are super cool. It’s no surprise that many marketers fall for the shiny object syndrome. We buy tools without fully un...2021-06-1056 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP22: Maximising Customer Loyalty through Personalised PricingOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Cactus Raazi, Best Selling Author of PRICE: Maximizing Customer Loyalty through Personalized Pricing. He is also founder and former CEO of Elefant Inc., now a part of Exos Financial, which leverages AI-powered pricing to build smarter marketplaces.Businesses are often obsessed with collecting data points for visitors and users. This would be to build out email lists, sms lists and even social media audiences. More often than not, this type of data only comes through increased marketing spends. However, there is one source we can tap wh...2021-06-0347 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP21: Reducing Cash Conversion Cycles with Crowdfunded Inventory FinanceOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Sean De Clercq, CEO at KickFurther, a 7-year-old platform helping DTC and eCommerce brands raise inventory finance through crowdfunding.Managing inventory levels is a perpetual puzzle for businesses dealing in physical products. Have too much and the costs eat into your profits. Too little and you risk being sold out and losing orders to the competition. Solving this problem through timely funding allows businesses to reap the benefits of placing bulk orders, being in control of their inventory, and ultimately boosting profits....2021-05-2740 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP20: Selling More, Faster, through Price OptimisationOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Brecker Brees Co-Founder at Pricestack, a customer data intelligence platform specialising in working with Shopify merchants.All too often eCommerce merchants and DTC business owners don't have a “real” pricing strategy. They set prices based on competitor research and plain old gut feel. This might work at times but more often than not, you’ll be leaving money on the table.This is not just applicable to product pricing, but also to your discount and bundling strategy. Which product to discount, how much...2021-05-2035 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP19: Engineering Crowdfunding Success and BeyondOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Michael Raven, Founder of Blazon Agency, a future-oriented brand launch agency specialising in crowdfunding campaigns in the UK and Europe.On this show, we often highlight the massive growth in eCommerce over the last year or so. We are all indoors, so we all shop online. But this hasn’t just increased the number of shoppers online. This has also had another effect that could easily go unnoticed.Not only are there more online shoppers, there are also many more shoppers will...2021-05-131h 01
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP18: Amazon DSP: Using Amazon's 1st-Party Audience Data for Media BuyingOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Kimberly Maggard, Programmatic Advertiser at factor-a, a pioneer in Amazon vendor management with the combination of technology and agency performance working with over 100 international top brands.With the upcoming changes in the media buying landscape, many brands are adapting their strategies and considering alternatives. One such alternative is Amazon Demand Side Platform (DSP). It is practically unscathed by the upcoming changes as almost all of its data is first party.We’ve all shopped on Amazon, some more than others. This has...2021-05-0644 min
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP17: 8-Figure Scale with an Omni-channel Performance Marketing FunnelOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Darius Kunca, Co-founder of AdKings, a boutique eCommerce Omni-channel Funnels Growth Agency and host of the “Built to Scale” eCommerce Show Podcast.If you’re a regular listener of this show, then you’d have definitely heard the word “omni-channel” before. You probably know that means being everywhere your customers are. But what is the right way to approach such a strategy? Should you focus on creatives or content or product bundles or ad spend? Turns out it’s all of this and a whole lot more. But surpri...2021-04-291h 15
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP16: TikTok Marketing Mastery for eComm ► Organic + PaidOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chase Chappell, Founder of Chappell Digital Marketing. Chase is an internationally recognized authority in performance marketing, specialising in TikTok, Facebook, Youtube and Clubhouse.As DTC and eCom businesses, it is imperative that we are wherever our audience is. Without a doubt, social media is an integral part of strategy for any brands doing business online. But with the growth of social media and explosion in adoption, there are now multiple channels that can be leveraged. It is no longer just Google and Facebook....2021-04-221h 09
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP15: How to Maximize the Impact of Emerging Technology for your StoreOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Derric Haynie, Founder of eCommerce Tech - an agency specialising in researching, reviewing and recommending apps for your Shopify store.5 apps, on average, are added daily to the Shopify app store. Considering the thousands already available, selecting the right app for your store becomes an arduous task. We all want to leverage the latest tech to get a leg up on the competition. But too many businesses don’t research apps enough and only realise the mistake once a new app breaks something in the store. Treating your store like...2021-04-151h 09
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP14: A Deep Understanding of the Primal and Conscious BrainOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Tim Ash, CEO of SiteTuners. Tim is an authority on Evolutionary Psychology and Digital Marketing. He is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and author of the best-selling book “Unleash Your Primal Brain”.There are tons of marketing tools and resources available today. Despite having access to such techniques, blueprints and methodologies, not all marketing is successful. The one that almost all successful marketers would agree on is that marketing starts with your customer. The better you know your customer, the better your chances of bagging more conversions.That...2021-04-081h 02
2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP13: Sell More Online with 3D ModelsOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Trevor Crotts, Founder of Buddy Brands. Trevor is a serial entrepreneur who started out with pet products and is now a major proponent of using 3d models and mixed reality in eCommerce. With limited or no access to brick-and-mortar stores during the pandemic, almost all types of products have now moved online. So now we have more people buying products they’ve never seen in person. This has taken the importance of product images and descriptions to another level. Customers want what they see while ordering. Otherwise you get (lots...2021-04-0142 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP12: Customer Value OptimisationOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Will Laurenson, Founder of Customers Who Click - a Customer Value Optimisation consultancy and podcast. Will helps DTC brands optimise customer experience to convert customers that bring higher lifetime value. Paid acquisition is a go-to strategy for most eCom and DTC brands. While this brings in new customers, they don’t always stick around to become repeat customers. When a customer buys purely based on incentives (discounts and rewards), their repeat purchase is also driven by those same incentives. This is not viable for the business. Cracking the c...2021-03-2550 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP11: Juni - The Digital Bank Built for eCommerce and Media BuyingOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Samir El-Sabini, Co-founder and CEO at Juni - the Digital Bank made for Media Buying. The platform aims to provide eCom businesses access to banking power, and has a waiting list of over 3000 while still being in Beta. When entrepreneurs think about launching a new DTC or eCom business, the focus is usually on the product. While identifying the right product and market can help you drive revenue, other nitty-gritties like compliance and banking can put a dent in your profitability. Most payment gateways have settlement periods ra...2021-03-1842 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP10: Delivering Customer Happiness with Segmentation, Automation and EmpathyOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Louis Lavedan, Strategic Partner Manager EMEA at Gorgias - a Paris-based eCommerce customer experience platform. The platform allows you to create a unified stream to offer effective customer service on all platforms. Gorgias is trusted by over 5500 merchants. What do you think of when you hear “Customer Experience”? The common answer would be sending shipping info, handling returns and answering post-purchase questions. If you are of this opinion too, then you’re leaving money on the table! Customer experience (CX) has really come into the spotlight with the expl...2021-03-1150 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP09: Turning Your Customers into Your Sales Team - Referral MarketingOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Raúl Galera, Chief Advocate at ReferralCandy - a customer referral platform that gets shoppers to refer their friends and drive word-of-mouth. The company has worked with over 30,000 brands since launching in 2009. In today’s market, a company’s long-term success is closely linked to their cost of acquiring new customers. Cracking the right marketing mix that enables consistent acquisition and retention is what keeps marketers up at night. It's safe to say that every brand wants more word-of-mouth referrals. There are many advantages of word-of-mouth marketing, most of...2021-03-0454 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP08: Private Equity Playbook for eCommerceOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chris Shipferling, Managing Partner at Global Wired Advisors - an investment bank specialising in buyouts in the DTC segment. Together with his highly experienced team, Chris provides companies with comprehensive financial advice and strategic planning through the sales transaction. Entrepreneurs start businesses for various reasons. For some it will come to represent their life’s work and carry on for decades. For others it is an asset to grow, nurture and ultimately sell for a profit. The latter is definitely the more prevalent scenario, especially in the DTC world. Almo...2021-02-2559 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP07: Win More Conversions with Engaging Mobile Shopping ExperiencesOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Bob Braham, CEO of Famous - a mobile-first platform that helps build stunning storefronts and landing pages for shopify stores. With Famous, you can build premium pages without code using the super intuitive page builder. Gone are the days when having a great-looking online store was a novelty. ECommerce is now front and centre across all industries. To compete, and indeed survive, in today’s market, you need a store that not only works well but also helps you stand out from your competitors. Not every business has the means...2021-02-1828 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP06: Launching, Growing and Scaling a DTC Brand on Amazon in 2021On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Stefan Jordev, Director of Marketplace Strategy at Bobsled - a digital marketing agency that has successfully launched 100+ brands on Amazon and managed millions of dollars in monthly sales. The founder of Bobsled was a guest on the show way back in season 2. DTC brands pride themselves on being able to control all aspects of customer experience. Be it UI on their website, packaging or fulfillment and returns. Building a rapport and direct connect with the customer is a key driver. While selling on Amazon and other marketplaces, you lose co...2021-02-1156 min2X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP05: Guillaume "𝑮" Cabane - on Hacking Growth in eCommerceOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Guillaume Cabane, a SaaS Growth Hacker with over 2 decades of online selling expertise. He has been a growth advisor to high Growth SaaS Startups including G2, Gorgias, Metadata, Madkudu and also worked for Apple. All businesses, whether eCommerce, DTC or otherwise, grapple with an ever present challenge: “how do we compete?”. Competing on price is difficult, as the race to the bottom has eroded margins almost completely. Competing on product is also easier said than done, because creating a truly innovative product requires huge investments in R & D. So in a m...2021-02-041h 032X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP03: Email Marketing Insights from a $50M Ecommerce Email MarketerOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chase Dimond, Partner at Structured Social. Chase is a leading eMail Marketer who has generated over $50 Million in attributable revenue from eMail marketing. He is always willing to share knowledge and educate, and this reflects in his large following on social media. There are sweeping changes taking place in the marketing landscape as you read this. With privacy becoming better protected, the ability to “buy” revenue is diminishing. But there is one medium that allows you to connect with prospects on a personal level, and not depend on third partie...2021-01-211h 202X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP02: iOS 14 • FB Ads - Upcoming Changes and What to Do w/ Nick ShackelfordOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Nick Shackelford, Managing Partner at Structured Social. Nick is a seasoned performance marketer and media buyer who works with over 100 brands. He is an active part of the ecosystem that is going to be affected by the upcoming iOS changes. His previous appearance on the show was one of our most popular episodes of 2020. If you’ve been following the Martech news in 2020, you may have noticed the ongoing spat between Apple and Facebook. Facebook even put out full-page newspaper ads criticizing Apple. At the center of all the back...2021-01-141h 052X eCommerce PodcastS06 EP01: The Right Way to Capitalise your DTC BusinessOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Andrew D’Souza, Co-Founder and CEO of Clearbanc - a company that helps high growth eCommerce businesses raise money without diluting equity. Clearbanc is the biggest eCommerce investor in the world, having invested more than a billion dollars in almost 3000 businesses since being founded in 2015. We all know eCommerce is booming, and there are opportunities for explosive growth cropping up everywhere. But each business has its limitations. Capitalising on these opportunities usually involves spending more on marketing, growing your team and having bigger inventory. All of these are easier said...2021-01-0751 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP50: How to Leverage eBay as a DTC BrandOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Kristine Venta Diemoz, Senior Manager - go-to-market strategy and operations at eBay, which is the 3rd largest eCommerce website in the US and has a global user base that’s 183 million strong! Product auctions, refurbished goods, difficult-to-find products - these are some of the things many of us immediately associate with eBay. And with good reason. There is no other marketplace quite like eBay. But how good or suitable is eBay for DTC brands? Most DTC brands tend to steer away from eBay for concerns of brand equit...2020-12-2431 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP49: Why DTC brands need a single source of truth for their dataOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Michael Vadini, Founder & CEO of Glew.io - an eCommerce Analytics and Business Intelligence platform founded in 2014. Glew makes it easy to analyse key data points and make decisions that positively impact your bottom line. Almost every interaction of an online business generates a data point. It is also possible to get your hands on all this data. You are looking at data from your products, traffic, ads, social media, cart, blogs and accounting apps to name a few. It is said that the average online business has no few...2020-12-171h 032X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP48: How to Scale Up Influencer Marketing as a Foundation for Performance MarketingOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Taylor Lagace, Partner, Co-Founder of Kynship - an Influencer Marketing Agency. Taylor started out his marketing journey with an NFL Agency before building out the influencer marketing department at Common Thread Collective. Too many growing DTC and eCommerce brands leave influencer marketing out of their marketing strategy. And you can’t really fault them for doing so. The influencer ecosystem is complex in many ways. There are many “wanna-be” influencers with fake/unengaged followers, the “bikini-clad” influencers that have only one type of followers, and others still who quote astronomical...2020-12-101h 062X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP47: The Go-to-Market Strategy that Grew Bootstrapped Swag.com to $10M+ in 3 yearsOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Jeremy Parker, Co-founder and CEO of Swag.com - B2B eCommerce marketplace for promotional products. Jeremy shares the company’s growth story since being bootstrapped in 2016 to becoming the fastest growing promotional product company in the US. After having started off doing door-to-door marketing, they have grown to having over 5000 B2B clients, many of which are enterprise-level companies. Leveraging their awesome brand recall they have built a robust platform that provides a retail eCommerce experience at a bulk B2B level. It is no surprise that Swag.com...2020-12-0344 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP46: A Formulaic Approach to Scaling an Ecom Business to $30M+On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Deividas Mikocionis, Co-founder and Head of Growth at Sugatan.io - an eCommerce Growth Hacking Agency. Kris Sugatan, the company’s other Co-Founder is also a past guest on the show. The company has grown from having 7 to 70 employees in this period. After starting out as a facebook ad agency, the team at Sugatan quickly realised that each company has it’s unique requirements. Focusing purely on facebook ads can only take you so far. The company pivoted to an incubator model, where they closely partner with companies to achieve...2020-11-3053 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP45: Sealing the Second Purchase with a Customer Experience StrategyOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Vikas Bhambri, Senior VP Sales at Kustomer - a New York-based Omnichannel CRM platform. Kustomer delivers data from multiple sources through a single customer-view, allowing companies to deliver consistent and personalized customer service. Most eCommerce and DTC companies need repeat customers to be successful. Yet a majority of these companies fall into the trap of only targeting new customers. ECommerce adoption may be at all-time high, but that is also driving up the (dreaded!) cost of acquiring (CAC) new customers. An unsustainable cost of acquisition is one of the le...2020-11-1952 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP44: How this 7-Figure eCommerce Founder Has Found a Life BalanceOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Tyler Sullivan, Founder of BombTech Golf - an 8-year-old DTC Golf equipment manufacturer. He is also a partner at EcomGrowers - a marketing agency specialising in email marketing, which is also a platinum agency for Klaviyo. In previous episodes, we have had business owners who have spoken about building a self-sufficient team and bringing expertise in-house. On today’s episode, we’ll get the scoop on how to do the opposite - build a successful business with a super lean team. Tyler has built an 8-figure business, but still only h...2020-11-121h 072X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP43: Using Interactive Marketing Content to Reduce Choice ParalysisOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Saksham Sharda, Creative Director at Outgrow, an interactive marketing engagement platform that enables brands to build and launch interactive calculators and viral quizzes that help engage website visitors and generate more leads. eCommerce and DTC businesses pride themselves on offering their customers a wide variety of products to choose from. Yet most of the time we find that visitors browse a bunch of pages but leave without buying anything. This often gets interpreted as a lack of options - when in fact it’s the opposite. Our guest today argu...2020-11-0547 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP42: Scaling DTC Mens Grooming Brand Tiege Hanley to 8-figures+ in 2 YearsOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Kelley Thornton, Co-Founder & CEO of Tiege Hanley, a Chicago-based self-funded men’s grooming DTC brand. Kelley is a 20+ year veteran in the consumer goods industry and has led Tiege Hanley to being a 8-figure company within 2 years of launching in 2016. What does it take to grow a truly niche product? A product where you don’t just have to become a part of the narrative, but you must help build up the narrative. Tiege Hanley has achieved tremendous success in this very situation and can be a great case study...2020-10-2959 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP41: Comprehensive Guide to Securing Shopify, Shopify Plus and BigCommerce StoresOn today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Mike Potter, Co-Founder and CEO of REWIND, an Ottawa based software company founded in 2015 that provides easy and convenient backup solutions for businesses using SaaS platforms. Rewind is a spotify-plus certified app and helps secure over 20,000 businesses across 3 platforms. 2020 has already been a year where eCommerce has grown rapidly in our post-covid world. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, and it’s anyone’s guess as to how big they will be this year. At a time like this, eCommerce and DTC businesses are undoubtedly focuse...2020-10-2247 min2X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP28: How DTC Floral Brand, Bouqs Grew From An Idea to $1B in Lifetime RevenueOn today’s episode, Kunle interviews John Tabis, a Co-Founder of Bouqs, a 9-figure, sustainable direct-to-consumer business serving the floral vertical. They are venture-backed with $74M+ raised and are the 7th biggest company to be featured on the TV show, Shark Tank. Kunle and John discuss Bouqs' DTC journey from ideation 8 years ago to their current omnichannel retail fluidity model. They are cut-to-order online flower delivery business with roots in sustainability. ----------- SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by: Klaviyo This episode is brought to you by Klaviyo – a growth marketing platform that powers over 25,000 online businesses. Direct-to-Consumer brands like Col...2020-07-241h 212X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP27: Scaling DTC Facebook Ads with Product Centred Video Ad CreativesOn today’s episode, Kunle interviews Moshe Saraf, Founder and CEO of Pareto Solutions, an elite performance marketing agency headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. They specialise in promoting direct-to-consumer and unicorn brands such as eko, Fiverr, NectarSleep, Mixtiles, The Flex Belt, Uprightpose, Puls.com If you live in the US or the EU, chances are that you will most likely have not only seen one of Pareto's fast-paced, product-oriented ads but also purchased a product or service (like Kunle has), that the agency has promoted on Facebook or Snapchat. The focus of our conversation today was...2020-07-161h 042X eCommerce PodcastS05 EP23: How Manly Bands is Transforming the Way Men Buy Wedding RingsOn today’s episode, you’re going to learn about how a non-traditional strategy helped this bootstrapped 8-figure direct-to-consumer brand disrupt the traditional men’s wedding ring vertical. Johnathan Ruggiero is the co-CEO of Manly Bands, a DTC brand that is redefining the wedding industry for men. He shares with us the strategies his team used to transform his Manly Bands from zero to an 8-figure business in just three years. In this episode, join Kunle and Johnathan as they discuss customer acquisition strategies at varying growth phases of the business; $0 - $1m, $1-10m and the...2020-06-181h 102X eCommerce PodcastSE3 EP35: Google I/O 2018 Conference - ALL Major Announcements that will Impact EcommercePlease VOTE for us here: http://www.mora.fm/nominee/kunle-campbell-2x-ecommerce/ The 2X eCommerce Podcast has just been nominated for the Best Online Talk Show in the Business Category (Finalist) at this year’s Mixcloud Online Radio Awards! Please VOTE by just clicking the link below and then tap 'Vote Kunle Campbell, 2X eCommerce' http://www.mora.fm/nominee/kunle-campbell-2x-ecommerce/ Thank you for your continued support for the show. On this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast show, we are going to talking about ALL KEY announcements at the Google I/O Developer Conference 2018 that WILL AFFECT THE ECOMMERCE...2018-05-1633 min2X eCommerce PodcastSE3 EP34: Need Your VOTE: Best Online Talk Show in the Business Category (Finalist)Please VOTE for us here: http://www.mora.fm/nominee/kunle-campbell-2x-ecommerce/ The 2X eCommerce Podcast has just been nominated for the Best Online Talk Show in the Business Category (Finalist) at this year’s Mixcloud Online Radio Awards! Please VOTE by just clicking the link below and then tap 'Vote Kunle Campbell, 2X eCommerce' http://www.mora.fm/nominee/kunle-campbell-2x-ecommerce/ Thank you for your continued support for the show. --- SPONSORS: This episode is brought to you by: Klaviyo Klaviyo is a game-changing email automation tool specifically built for scaling eC...2018-05-1404 min2X eCommerce PodcastSE2 EP20: Instagram Fashion EcommerceHello! This is Kunle Campbell of the 2X eCommerce Podcast Show...THE Podcast dedicated to Strategic Growth for Online Retailers. You, my listeners, either ask me questions on Twitter using the hashtag #2XeCommerce OR I teach you about specific MARKETING tactics geared to helping your sell more in your online store… ----------- This episode is based on the Bloomberg article 'Instagram Killed the Retail Store'. Kunle talks about why Instagram is the go-to resource for fashion decisions amongst millennials and Gen-Zers.
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