Shows
The Digital Focus PodcastChatGPT Gets Spicy!, Walmart Sells on ChatGPT, Europe Builds a ‘Drone WallChatGPT Goes Spicy & Walmart Embraces AI: Exploring the Future of Tech on The Digital FocusJoin hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz on The Digital Focus podcast as they discuss the latest in tech, from ChatGPT's new adult conversation features to Walmart's innovative AI-driven shopping experience. They dive into the implications of OpenAI's policy shift, the challenges of age-gating, and the emotional impacts of AI dependency. Also, they explore Walmart's partnership with OpenAI for seamless shopping experiences, and Europe's ambitious drone defense strategy. With humor and expertise, John and Bart navigate the...
2025-10-1624 minThe Digital Focus PodcastIs ChatGPT Your Next OS?, Netflix Asks You to Fix Their AI, BuhBye Windows 10AI Overhaul: ChatGPT Innovations, Netflix's Big Bet, and Farewell Windows 10Welcome to another episode of The Digital Focus podcast! Join hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz as they discuss the latest tech updates. In this episode, Bart shares his excitement about the John Candy documentary. John talks about his recent binge of the German series 'How to Sell Drugs Online Fast.' The duo delves into OpenAI's transformative Dev Day, highlighting the major changes in AI interaction through ChatGPT. They also discuss Netflix's significant investment in AI talent and its...
2025-10-0926 minThe Digital Focus PodcastTesla Drops in Europe, Amazon Lens Live Shopping, Jaguar CyberattackHosts John Suder and Bart Mroz start the episode with Bart's recent baking endeavor and the start of the NFL season. Then, a detailed discussion about Tesla's declining sales in Europe, including the challenges posed by competition from China's BYD and the impact of Elon Musk's controversial public image. The conversation broadens to explore car culture in China versus the US, with insights into the Chinese EV market's rapid expansion. Additionally, they touch on Amazon's new 'Lens Live' shopping feature, the recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats....
2025-09-0430 minThe Digital Focus PodcastWWDC 2025 Recap, Apple's New AI and Liquid Glass Design, and Amazon's Delivery RobotsIn this episode of Retail Focus, hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz dive into a plethora of engaging topics. The main segment provides an in-depth recap of Apple's WWDC 2025, highlighting the new liquid glass design, AI enhancements, and changes to software naming conventions. John and Bart discuss the overhaul in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and more, including the impact on user experience and upcoming features. The episode also delves into the delay in Siri's AI upgrade and its market impact. Finally, they talk about Amazon's ambitious plans to introduce AI-powered humanoid robots for...
2025-06-1231 minThe Digital Focus PodcastTrade War Ceasefire, Magento Hack, Saudi AI AmbitionsJoin John Suder and Bart Mroz in this episode of Retail Focus as they discuss a range of hot topics. They dive into the latest trade developments, including a 90-day tariff ceasefire between the U.S. and China and its implications for global markets and businesses. They also explore a significant Magento hack impacting major brands like RayBan and Whirlpool, highlighting the critical importance of cybersecurity in e-commerce. Finally, they delve into Saudi Arabia's massive $600 billion investment in AI through its new venture 'Humane,' outlining potential global impacts and the role of maj...
2025-05-1528 minThe Digital Focus PodcastChina Trade War Escalates, WordPress AI, BNPL Insights, Algolai’s AI Shopping ToolIn this episode of Retail Focus, John Suder and Bart Mroz discuss the escalating China Trade War and its impact on prices, jobs, and businesses. They delve into the U.S. imposing a 145% tariff on Chinese imports and China's 125% retaliation on American goods, leading to unstable market conditions and potential job losses. They also review WordPress' new AI site builder and its efficiency for small businesses, compared to other alternatives like Squarespace.The hosts then explore the growing trend of using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services for major purchases like Coachella tickets an...
2025-04-1726 minThe Digital Focus PodcastTariff Whiplash, Google’s AI Talent Strategy, OpenAI’s Secret DeviceThis week: Masters Golf, Amazon's Supply Chain Squeeze, and Google's AI StrategyJoin hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz in this episode of Retail Focus as they dive into a whirlwind week of retail and tech news. Bart kicks off with a wholesome birthday celebration, while John shares his excitement for the Masters golf tournament. Then, they tackle the hefty topic of Trump's new tariffs, their impact on the global market, and Amazon's struggle with rising costs. The conversation shifts to Google's creative strategy to retain AI talent and Shopify's innovative rul...
2025-04-1129 minThe Digital Focus PodcastThe Fall of 23andMe, Amazon Spring Sale, Tesla Cybertruck RecallIn this episode of Retail Focus, hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz dive into recent news and trends in the retail and tech industries. They kick off with personal updates, including Bart's recent move and John's excitement for baseball's opening day. The main segments cover the downfall of 23andMe, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a data breach and an unsuccessful business model, and the ongoing challenges and recalls facing Tesla's Cybertruck. They also discuss Amazon's spring sale and its attempt to compete with discount giants like Temu and Shein. ...
2025-03-2726 minThe Digital Focus PodcastSouthwest Bag Policy Change, Alexa Update & Vibe CodingIn this episode of Retail Focus, hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz discuss the upcoming changes at Southwest Airlines, including the end of its 'Bags Fly Free' policy starting May 28th, and the implications this has for passengers and the airline industry. They also cover the latest update from Amazon's Alexa, which will soon move all voice recordings to the cloud. In a fascinating segment, John and Bart dive into 'Vibe Coding', a new trend where AI writes code based on developer prompts, exploring its benefits and potential pitfalls. Tune in for insights, laughs, and the latest in retail...
2025-03-2026 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaBart Mroz On Entrepreneurship, Web Development And The American DreamThis is a special BONUS episode of the Entrepreneur's Enigma podcast. Today we're talking with a good friend of mine, Bart Mroz. Bart's company Sumo Heavy Industries helps eCommerce brands build out their online systems and processes. Bart had always hustled and this hustle put him through college, at Temple University in Philadelphia, and has brought him to where he is today.Bart is originally from Poland and came to the States when he was 12 in the early 1990s after the Berlin Wall fell. Talking to him, you'd never tell. He even says "Wuder!"Bart's...
2022-01-0414 min
Talk CommerceA marketplace in the cloud with Bart MrozThe marketplace model is getting more popular and platforms to choose from are growing every day. Bart talks about his experience as an agency and how he has helped medium and large merchants create their own marketplaces. We discuss the differences between Magento and Shopify.
2021-11-3042 min
In the Ring with SUMO HeavyChristina Blake from SEER Interactive is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyThis week's guest is Christina Blake. Christina is the Innovation Lead at SEER Interactive focusing on bringing big data and fast insights to team members and clients of SEER by overseeing the development of new analysis tools, applications and other products. She brings years of experience as a strategist and leads in-house marketing efforts for both large and small businesses.
Show Takeaways:
SEO and Trends for Ecommerce brands
An explanation of ‘The Digital Shelf’
Amazon SEO: Where can you compete?
SEO tips for new store owners
Christina’s LinkedIn
https://www.li...
2021-06-0414 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyLiat Karpel Gurwicz from Wix is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyToday on the show we have Liat Karpel Gurwicz from Wix.
Liat leads growth and strategic marketing for the Wix eCommerce platform which powers more than 700,000 online stores worldwide. In 2020, Wix sellers surpassed $5.4 billion in online transactions with 140% year of the growth in sales transactions, and 114% year of growth in overall sales revenue.
Show Takeaways:
An explanation of Wix features
Who is Wix for?
Wix’s strategies for cart abandonment
Audience segmentation: use whatever channels you have to get in front of your audience.
Businesses are expanding in unexplored directions, discovering new audiences.
Wix’s ap...
2021-05-2819 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyAdam Rose from eCommerce Placement is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyToday on the show we have Adam Rose, Founder & Chief Talent Officer at eCommerce Placement.
Adam has recruited in-house for companies such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, AIG, and Pfizer. As the sole Recruiting Manager for Borderfree, a leading global eCommerce and international shipping startup, Adam scaled the business from 40 to 300 employees prior to the company's successful acquisition by Pitney Bowes.
Adam is an expert at recruiting candidates for eCommerce strategy and management, online marketing, marketplaces, trade marketing, shopper marketing, merchandising, operations, and web analytics.
Show takeaways:
Adams background
Observations on the...
2021-05-2126 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyKai Davis from Double Your Ecommerce with SEO is In The Ring with SUMO HeavyToday on In the Ring we have Kai Davis. Kai runs Double Your eCommerce with SEO and provides growth and SEO consulting for Shopify merchants. He also writes about marketing growth and lead generation Lead Generation for service professionals daily at KaiDavis.com.
Show Takeaways:
Why the discovery phase is so important when starting with a potential client
Why a 40-minute phone call with a price instead of a deep dive is inappropriate (and unfair to the client!)
Start at the goal
Why paid discoveries? Why can’t you spend time with me? By charging the cl...
2021-05-1429 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyJordan West of Mindful Marketing is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyToday on the show we have an interview with Jordan West, CEO of Mindful Marketing.
As a multi-brand owner and marketer with his own agency, Jordan shares insights with SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CEO, Bart Mroz on scaling his online audience:
Lessons learned in the restaurant industry
Running gated eCommerce campaigns via SMS and VIP lists
How brands can leverage Facebook VIP Groups: how he made $250,000 of eCommerce sales in 24 hours without using Facebook ads or discounts
About Jordan:
When he was 23 he decided to buy a Taco Del Mar restaurant.
2021-05-0726 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavySteve Dennis, author of Remarkable Retail: How to Win and Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyToday on In the Ring we have Steve Dennis, a strategic advisor and keynote speaker on retail innovation.
Steven is also podcast host and the best-selling author of Remarkable Retail: How to Win and Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption.
He has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor.
In this episode, Steve and SUMO Heavy CEO and Co-founder, Bart Mroz walk us through a plethora of topics like shifting...
2021-04-3033 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyRachel Jacobs of eCommerce Partnerships is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyToday on In The Ring we have Rachel Jacobs, founder of eCommerce Partnerships.
Rachel was Previously the COO of a leading Shopify Plus agency, in London
Her new focus at Ecommerce Partnerships is on the four corners of every ecommerce agency: Positioning, Acquisition, Delivery and Retention. She helps ecommerce agencies move away from being dependent on projects in favour of profitable retainers.
Rachel has over ten years of experience doing marketing and partnerships and has worked with a number of different industries like nursing, finance, construction, and start-ups.
In this episode...
2021-04-2335 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyBen Marks, Director Global Market Development at Shopware is In the Ring with SUMO HeavyA conversation with Ben Marks, Director Global Market Development at Shopware and Bart Mroz, Co-founder/CEO of SUMO Heavy. Recorded in March, 2021.
Talking points:
- Ben's Magento background
- It’s about the merchant’s needs, not the platform
- When platforms fight for usage: we don’t care about the platform, we care about what fits the merchant bes
- Agencies that survive long term stress good merchant engagement
- Payments & profit margins
- Shopware (history and background)
- Magento 2.0
- Deali...
2021-04-1646 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra from SUMO Heavy – The Benefit of Roadmaps During DiscoveryThis is Part 6 of our six-part series on the discovery process for web projects.
Discovery, in the simplest of terms, is the process that consulting firms, agencies, and web development shops use to gain knowledge about an upcoming project.
Once again we have Melissa Curra, Director of Strategy at SUMO Heavy.
This week, we discuss: The Benefits of Roadmaps.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with...
2021-04-0920 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra from SUMO Heavy – Why All Discoveries Are Not Created EqualThis is Part 5 of our series on the discovery process for web projects.
Discovery, in the simplest of terms, is the process that consulting firms, agencies, and web development shops use to gain knowledge about an upcoming project.
Once again we have Melissa Curra, Director of Strategy at SUMO Heavy.
This week, we discuss why all discoveries are not equal.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines inte...
2021-04-0220 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra from SUMO Heavy – Knowledge and Tech Review During DiscoveryThis is Part 4 of our series on the discovery process for web projects.
Discovery, in the simplest of terms, is the process that consulting firms, agencies, and web development shops use to gain knowledge about an upcoming project.
Once again we have Melissa Curra, Director of Strategy at SUMO Heavy.
This week, we discuss Knowledge and Tech Review During Discovery.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce lead...
2021-03-2614 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra from SUMO Heavy – The Cost of Discovery: An Explanation of ValueThis is Part 3 of our series on the discovery process for web projects.
Discovery, in the simplest of terms, is the process that consulting firms, agencies, and web development shops use to gain knowledge about an upcoming project.
Once again we have Melissa Curra, Director of Strategy at SUMO Heavy.
In this episode Melissa explains the how agencies like SUMO determine cost and explain value to their clients.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blac...
2021-03-1922 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra from SUMO Heavy: Why Does Discovery Take So Long?This is Part 2 of our series on the discovery process for web projects.
Discovery, in the simplest of terms, is the process that consulting firms, agencies, and web development shops use to gain knowledge about an upcoming project.
Once again we have Melissa Curra, Director of Strategy at SUMO Heavy.
In this episode Melissa explains the true value of the time spent during the discovery process.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Britt...
2021-03-1217 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra from SUMO Heavy on The Importance of DiscoveryDiscovery, in the simplest of terms, is the process that consulting firms, agencies, and web development shops use to gain knowledge about an upcoming project.
On the show this week we have Melissa Curra, Director of Strategy at SUMO Heavy.
Over the next few episodes, we’ll be sitting down with Melissa to break down the whole discovery thing - from what's involved on the consultant side - as well as the client-side - and some of the pushbacks that a consultant or agency might receive and how to counter that.
This episode co...
2021-03-0822 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyGeorge Hartley, CEO and Co-founder of SmartrMail is 'In the Ring' with SUMO HeavyGeorge Hartley is the CEO and Co-founder of SmartrMail. SmartrMail is an automation tool that helps stores send better email marketing by using machine learning to personalize their emails. SmartrMail helped its clients generate $140 million in sales last year through better email.
George shares with us how he founded SmartrMail by solving a problem he had with his own eCommerce stores. He also walks us through SmartrMail's features and offers some tips to eCommerce marketers on how automated email can help grow your business.
SmartrMail Website
https://www.smartrmail.com/
George Hartley on...
2020-11-1731 min
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2020-10-2731 min2020-10-2723 minConversations with FriendsBrandon Steiger | 2120 CreativeConversations with Friends: Brandon Steiger
2020-10-2733 min2020-10-2732 minConversations with FriendsRob Harr | SparkboxConversations with Friends: Rob Harr of Sparkbox. We talk about life, business, and some sports.
2020-10-1520 min
The Authority Builder PodcastBart Mroz | Repositioning Your Business to Get “Right” ClientsBart Mroz, CEO of SUMO Heavy Industries, has a problem. This boutique digital commerce consulting company is focused on “heavy” development work on the backend systems for ecommerce clients. But they still get a lot of inquiries seeking help with marketing, SEO, design, and similar work… which they don’t do. Bart wants to reposition the business in the marketplace so they can start attracting more of the right prospects, especially bigger companies with in-depth needs. If you’re facing a similar problem in your business – a gap between what you do (or want to d...
2020-10-1531 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyJesse Kaufman, CEO of Shippping Tree is 'In the Ring' with SUMO HeavyJesse Kaufman is CEO and founder of ShippingTree, a provider of cloud-based logistics and e-commerce fulfillment services for consumer product companies around the world. By streamlining vital operations of global supply chain service providers and seamlessly integrating with online shopping carts, ShippingTree is truly the one-stop-shop for e-commerce logistics and fulfillment.
Jesse shares the story of ShippingTree, what merchants need to look out for when looking for 3PLs, how the COVID-91 pandemic has affected eCommerce and 3PLs, and plans for ShippingTree's future.
ShippingTree Website
https://shippingtree.co/
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About the Show: ‘In...
2020-09-2230 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyChelsea Craig, Founder of Rhino Reviews is 'In the Ring' with SUMO HeavyToday's episode features Chelsea Craig, Founder of Rhino Reviews.
Rhino Reviews was launched in 2018 with the goal of supporting small businesses in the digital space.
Rhino Reviews has had the opportunity to work with over 80 businesses in all industries, including luxury construction, digital, energy, property management, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and education, to help build or repair their online reputation by growing and leveraging their online reviews.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combi...
2020-08-1123 min
eCommerce Minute768: Grocery Neighbour is a Mobile SupermarketThe 53-foot-long trucks are custom-built for Covid-19, with sanitizing and social distancing front and center.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
2020-08-0607 mineCommerce Minute767: Shopify Launches 'Taler' Design ToolShopify has launched its Canva competitor, Taler, an always-free design tool with customizable templates and photos.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
2020-08-0507 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyJosh Walter, Co-founder/CEO of BrandJump is 'In the Ring' with SUMO HeavyToday on the show we have Josh Walter,
the CEO and Co-founder of BrandJump.
Launched in 2011, over the last 9 years BrandJump has become the leading ecommerce sales and marketing firm in the home furnishings industry.
Josh was also just recently recognized by Home Furnishings Business magazine, one of the leading publications in the home furnishings space, as a "Forty Under 40" leader -- recognizing the forty top leaders in the industry under 40 years old.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Br...
2020-08-0442 mineCommerce Minute766: Snapchat Introduces Brand ProfilesBrands can save and showcase Lenses on their profile, allowing any Snapchatter to discover and/or revisit a brand’s unique AR experiences.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy fi...
2020-08-0409 mineCommerce Minute765: Walmart Partners with Yahoo Mail for Online Grocery ProgramUsers who have access to Groceries from Walmart will receive “personalized grocery recommendations based on their Yahoo profiles.”
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Broo...
2020-08-0308 mineCommerce Minute764: Google Introduces Video Shopping App ShoploopThe team says it’s starting with products in categories such as makeup, skincare, hair, and nails.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY...
2020-07-3110 mineCommerce Minute763: Diageo Launches New Whisky Bottle Made From PaperIt’s the first ever 100% paper-based spirits bottle for the mainstream market.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Learn more ab...
2020-07-3005 mineCommerce Minute762: Verishop Introduces Social eCommerce AppCustomers who purchase products through the platform can access free shipping, free returns and 24/7 customer care.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
2020-07-2908 mineCommerce Minute761: Venmo Pilots Business Profiles for Small SellersSellers can share key business details like address, phone number, email, website and more.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
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2020-07-2809 mineCommerce Minute760: Walmart is Launching a Health Insurance AgencyThe entity, called Walmart Insurance Services LLC will sell Medicare-related services and products.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Learn...
2020-07-2707 mineCommerce Minute759: Amazon Debuts Cashierless Smart Grocery CartThe cart uses cameras, sensors, and a scale to automatically detect what shoppers drop in.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
2020-07-2406 mineCommerce Minute758: Brooks Brothers Files for BankruptcyRent had become a burden for the iconic retailer, and the disruption from the coronavirus pandemic expedited a sales process that started in 2019.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy...
2020-07-2309 mineCommerce Minute757: Uber to Launch US Grocery DeliveryThe company is partnering with chain grocers as well as regional players.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Learn more...
2020-07-2208 mineCommerce Minute756: Walmart Rolls Out Virtual Summer Camp and Drive-In Movie ProgramsFamilies can access 50 activities from arts and crafts to fitness and other activities for free through the Walmart app.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia...
2020-07-2106 mineCommerce Minute755: Uber to Buy Postmates for $2.65B in StockThe deal will turn Uber Eats into the second-largest food delivery company in the U.S., with a 31% market share, behind Doordash, which has 44%.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and...
2020-07-2008 mineCommerce Minute754: Amazon Prime Day Moves to OctoberAmazon said last year that Prime members bought 175 million items and saved more than $1 billion during the two-day sale.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia...
2020-07-1706 mineCommerce Minute753: Chipotle Launches Virtual Farmers Markets on Shopify for SuppliersFour Chipotle suppliers will sell products through individual digital storefronts to launch the program.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
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2020-07-1607 mineCommerce Minute752: Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes UnitAmazon’s primary goal is to prevent a counterfeit from ever being listed in its store.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY....
2020-07-1505 mineCommerce Minute751: Coronavirus at Meat Plants Builds Demand for Mobile ButchersWith coronavirus outbreaks slowing North America’s meat plants, and more consumers seeking to buy meat directly from farmers.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia an...
2020-07-1406 mineCommerce Minute750: Constellation Brands Buys Gary Vaynerchuk's Empathy WinesRobert Hanson, Constellation's president of the wine & spirits division, told Wine Spectator that Constellation was drawn to Empathy by its quality and price
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and...
2020-07-1308 mineCommerce Minute749: Lululemon to Acquire Home Fitness Startup Mirror for $500MLululemon is paying a hefty $500 million, which is five times Mirror’s expected 2020 revenue.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Le...
2020-07-1008 mineCommerce Minute748: Microsoft to Permanently Close All But 4 Retail StoresIt will instead focus on its online store at Microsoft.com, where customers can go for support, sales, training, and more.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located...
2020-07-0907 mineCommerce Minute747: Amazon Announces $2B Climate Pledge FundThe aim is to help Amazon and other companies reach a goal of “net zero” carbon emissions by 2040.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Broo...
2020-07-0808 mineCommerce Minute746: Yelp Update Shows if Business is Following COVID-19 Safety GuidelinesThe safety section will include a timestamp to let customers know when a business's information was last updated.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and...
2020-07-0705 mineCommerce Minute745: Brandless is BackThe company has new leadership but is bringing back many of the products and familiar prices that were on the site when it went dark in February.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a...
2020-07-0607 mineCommerce Minute744: Alibaba and JD.com Rack Up $136.51 billion in SalesJD.com said transaction volume totaled 269.2 billion yuan ($37.99 billion).
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Learn more about SUMO Heavy...
2020-07-0307 mineCommerce Minute743: Swimply Lets You Book a Private Pool by the HourSwimply’s website and app list pools for rent and include photos, descriptions, and consumer reviews.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY....
2020-07-0207 mineCommerce Minute742: Walmart Buys CareZone’s Digital Prescription TechnologyWalmart acquired CareZone’s tech platform, related patents, and key intellectual property.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Learn more ab...
2020-07-0109 mineCommerce Minute741: Fakespot Introduces Guardian Service to Rate 3rd-party SellersIf there is a “Caution” or “Warning,” Fakespot will recommend another seller.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
Learn more about SU...
2020-06-3008 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyDiscussing Magento One EOL with SUMO Heavy Co-Founder/CTO Bob BrodieIn this week’s episode, our guest is SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CTO Bob Brodie who helps us breakdown the Magento One ‘End of Life’, which is scheduled for June 30, 2020.
- What does this mean for merchants who decide to stay on the platform?
- What are your options?
- What are the security concerns?
- What are the costs/ benefits of staying on Magento One vs. moving to other platforms?
- How did the marketing by Magento affect the decision-making process?
- What’s the future for the platform?
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2020-06-2943 mineCommerce Minute740: Amazon Deploys AI 'Distance Assistants' for Warehouse WorkersAmazon compares the system to radar speed checks which give drivers instant feedback on their driving.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, NY.
2020-06-2909 mineCommerce Minute739: Walmart Teams with Shopify to Grow Walmart's MarketplaceShopify sellers won't pay fees to list their products on Walmart. com but will pay "referral fees" when they make a sale.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm...
2020-06-2609 mineCommerce Minute738: Klarna Launches Rewards ProgramThe no-fee Vibe program applies to all purchases US Vibe members make directly through the Klarna app no matter the store.
Hosts:
John Suder (@johnsuder) Producer and Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/johnsuder
Bart Mroz (@bartmroz) CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/bartmroz
Brittany Blackman (@BrittanytB) Writer and Junior Marketing Coordinator at SUMO Heavy
https://twitter.com/BrittanytB
About the eCommerce Minute:
The eCommerce Minute is a production of SUMO Heavy, a digital commerce and strategy firm located...
2020-06-2509 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyOmnichannel eCommerce Marketing with Rytis Lauris of OmnisendRytis Lauris is a co-founder and CEO of Omnisend, the powerful marketing automation platform that's focused on moving eCommerce marketers beyond the generic email marketing tools.
With a mind seemingly crafted for business and an eye to the future, Rytis has gained notoriety within ecommerce community for his insights on omnichannel and the future of ecommerce. He believes that rich customer data and an omnichannel approach empowers ecommerce businesses to generate more sales by sending highly personalized messages via various channels, including email, SMS, Facebook ads, Google retargeting and others.
As a successful entrepreneur who...
2020-06-0947 min
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech PodcastWhy Digital Commerce is the Future with Bart Mroz of SUMO Heavy: Ep 106Digital commerce was growing long before Covid-19... now it's accelerating even more. Bart Mroz, CEO of SUMO Heavy Industries joins us to explore where it's all headed. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/
2020-06-0635 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyIt’s SUMO Heavy’s 10th Birthday: A Conversation with Co-founders Bart Mroz and Bob BrodieMay 2020 is SUMO Heavy's 10th birthday, so we’ve got a candid conversation with the co-founders – CEO Bart Mroz and CTO Bob Brodie.
In their conversation they discuss how they met and the founding of SUMO Heavy, the early days of Magento, how they almost lost it all during that first year, the trial and errors with pricing models, the current eCommerce landscape, as well as a discussion around platforms and tools.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
Th...
2020-05-2730 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyCrowdfunding Strategies for eCommerce Merchants with Khierstyn RossIn today’s episode, we have a conversation with Khierstyn Ross.
Khierstyn Ross is a product launch expert that specializes in Kickstarter & Shopify launches for physical products. In 2015, she began this journey when her first launch failed terribly. After relaunching, she went from a $16,710 failure to a $592,742 success story.
Since then she's raised multiple-millions of dollars in pre-order revenue on Kickstarter and Indiegogo with her clients and students.
Khierstyn talks about how she went from going to medical school to getting bit by the entrepreneurial bug and eventually working with entrepreneurs to help th...
2020-05-1941 min
The Winning EcommerceEp21 - How Ecommerce Brands Can Reinvent and Test Quickly During COVID-19In this episode of The Winning E-Commerce Experience Show, Bart Mroz from SUMO Heavy, discusses ecommerce trends, predictions and how brands can adapt to the new normal. Specifically, Bart discusses. - Why it is important to keep investing in marketing - How brands should adapt their business to reinvent themselves or innovate- Advice for businesses that are looking to go onlineBart is the ecommerce consultant at SUMO Heavy, a boutique digital commerce consulting firm with a core foundation of efficiency through process.This show is brought to yo...
2020-05-1800 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyLive 'Office Hours' with SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CEO Bart Mroz and Taylor Holiday, Managing Partner of Common ThreadToday’s episode is a rebroadcast of our Livestream conversation with SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CEO Bart Mroz, and his guest Taylor Holiday.
Taylor is a former athlete and now managing partner at Common Thread Collective.
Common Thread Collective is an Online Sales Agency. Their mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by focusing on helping consumer product eCommerce businesses scale from 0 - $20M
Common Thread Collective
https://commonthreadco.com/
This episode was streamed live on May 6, 2020.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly...
2020-05-0928 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyEcommerce Marketing in the COVID-19 Era with Melanie BalkeMelanie is a Marketing Consultant who has worked with global brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. Her focus now lies in digital consulting for start-ups and e-commerce businesses. She has experience in industries such as skincare, home goods, food, beverage, electronics, and more.
Melanie has also built the marketing team and strategy for 2 e-commerce start-ups leading to their acquisition. She's an avid speaker and writer on all things marketing featured in several publications, podcasts and conferences.
She joined Bart Mroz on our Livestream on April 30, 2020 to talk about what techniques and strategies ecommerce merchants can u...
2020-05-0532 min
2X eCommerce PodcastSE05 EP17: Engineering eCommerce Growth and Digital Transformation with the Right Tech StackThe appropriate selection of a technology stack is critical in eCommerce as well as varies at critical business growth stages as business challenges evolve. With numerous platforms and applications available out there in the market, it’s vital to select technologies that enable you to deliver customer experiences that level up your business in your industry. Platform selection can be particularly tricky if you’re not familiar with the technical aspects of ecommerce development. This is why Bart Mroz, our guest and Co-founder of SUMO Heavy, reiterates how crucial it is to have a good adviso...
2020-04-3041 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyLive 'Office Hours' with SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CEO Bart Mroz and Sabir Semerkant of GROWTH by SabirThis week’s episode is a replay of our Live 'Office Hours' with SUMO Heavy Co-founder and CEO Bart Mroz and Sabir Semerkant of GROWTH by Sabir.
Bart and Sabir talk about how ecommerce merchants are faring and how they can stay relevant in the uncertain COVID-19 environment.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce leaders together with the latest news and strategies to give listeners actionable ideas and inspiration for their...
2020-04-271h 00In the Ring with SUMO HeavyRonny Sage, Founder and CEO of ShoppingGivesRonny Sage is the Founder and CEO of Shopping Gives.
Launched in 2016, Shopping Gives enables retailers to donate a percentage of each purchase to nonprofit that the customer selects during checkout.
ShoppingGives exists to create social impact with every purchase, having built a community of retailers and nonprofits that give back to one another through their customers and supporters
Ronny’s background affiliate marketing, education, and branding gave him a unique insight into consumer behavior and led him to be a leader in ecommerce cause marketing.
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About the Show: ‘In T...
2020-04-2130 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyAshley Merrill, CEO of DTC Sleepwear Company LunyaAs founder of Lunya and Lahgo, Ashley Merrill is reinventing sleepwear for modern women and men, respectively. Both brands share a simple mission: to make people feel confidently comfortable -- at home and within themselves.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce leaders together with the latest news and strategies to give listeners actionable ideas and inspiration for their eCommerce businesses.
The show is a production of SUMO Heav...
2020-04-1549 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyMatthew Parvis, Co-founder of DTC Subscription Brand Fresh Clean TeesIn today’s episode, we talk with Matthew Parvis.
He's the co-founder of Fresh Clean Tees, a direct to consumer brand located in San Diego, California.
Matthew takes us through the origin story of the company – how he and his wife had a desire to launch a subscription business and their search which led them to men’s T-shirts and outerwear.
He’ll also share some insights on running Fresh Clean Tees, as well as some of the growing pains and challenges in running a successful subscription business.
This episode was recorded...
2020-04-1455 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyFraud Prevention 101: A 'Quick Round' with Pat Maguire of SUMO HeavyToday's episode is a 'Quick Round': a brief interview with Pat Maguire, Director of Technology at SUMO Heavy. Pat shares some insights on how merchants can keep their online stores safe.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce leaders together with the latest news and strategies to give listeners actionable ideas and inspiration for their eCommerce businesses.
The show is a production of SUMO Heavy, an eCommerce Consulting firm located in Brook...
2020-04-0910 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyEve Ackerley and Carolyn Horner of Jenzy.com, the Kids Shoe Sizing AppOur guests are Carolyn Horner and Eve Ackerly, the founders of kids' shoe sizing app, Jenzy.
[This conversation is a rebroadcast from our podcast 'The Register' from February 2019.]
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce leaders together with the latest news and strategies to give listeners actionable ideas and inspiration for their eCommerce businesses.
The show is a production of SUMO Heavy, an eCommerce Consulting firm located in Brooklyn NY and...
2020-04-0237 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyBart Mroz and Rick Watson Discuss Marketplaces in 2020Bart Mroz, CEO/Co-founder of SUMO Heavy and Rick Watson, CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce Consulting, discuss Marketplaces in 2020.
This is a recording from February 2020.
About Rick Watson:
Rick Watson is the CEO and Founder of RMW Commerce Consulting, LLC, a boutique strategic eCommerce consultancy based in New York City. He provides a wide variety of services to firms in the eCommerce industry, primarily in the areas of Direct-to-Consumer operation build-out for investors and the C-Suite, B2B marketing for software and service firms, and overall strategy regarding eCommerce marketplaces.
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2020-03-2631 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyAnthony Bucci, Founder of Motorsports Online Retailer RevZillaWe're joined by Anthony Bucci, founder of RevZilla, which sells apparel, gear and parts for two and four-wheeled motorsports. Anthony is here to tell us all about his career and pretty amazing story, from a rocket fueled start to his first business in the early 2000s to his current mix of work and everything in between. We chat about attitude, strategies and all things e-commerce with a true expert and innovator.
Anthony gives us his particular take on customer feedback, word of mouth and the customer acquisition strategies that have served him over years, jam packing these i...
2020-03-1956 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyGertrude Allen, CEO of Fresh Dog Food Startup Pet PlateGertrude Allen has two decades of experience growing consumer-facing businesses in the US and Europe and is the CEO of Pet Plate, an early-stage direct-to-consumer brand in the fast growing human-grade pet food category.
Gertrude went from investor to CEO of Pet Plate. She'll take us through Pet Plate's journey from idea to market, and give us some insights on running a food subscription business in the exploding pet food category.
Pet Plate
https://www.petplate.com
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by J...
2020-03-1247 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyTalking Project Management with Melissa Curra of SUMO HeavyMelissa Curra of SUMO Heavy joins us on the podcast to talk methods, tools, the SUMO Heavy style of project management and client onboarding.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce leaders together with the latest news and strategies to give listeners actionable ideas and inspiration for their eCommerce businesses.
The show is a production of SUMO Heavy, an eCommerce Consulting firm located in Brooklyn NY and Philadelphia.
Hosts:
2020-03-0542 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyJenna Kerner, Co-founder of Harper Wilde, Home of No-Hassle Bra ShoppingIn this episode, we interview Jenna Kerner cofounder of Harper Wilde a bra brand that "takes the B.S. out of bra shopping" with benefits like free home try-ons.
Harper Wilde was born online in 2017, the brainchild of Jenna Kerner and Jane Fisher, two friends from business school.
Jenna takes us through the Harper Wilde origin story and the challenges the founders faced in producing a physical product and getting to market.
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About the Show: ‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brit...
2020-02-2748 min
SMB Acceleration ShowBart Mroz of Sumo Heavy Talks Small Business Ownership and E-CommerceBe sure to stay tuned for the entire SMB Acceleration Show today, as we are going to be joined by Bart Mroz CEO of Sumo Heavy.
SUMO Heavy is a boutique digital commerce consulting firm with a core foundation of efficiency through process.
We build successful brands and create online retail solutions with proven results.
So if you miss anything today, you’re gonna want to be sure to download the podcast. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts, Apple, Google, Spotify, and more.
So be sure to stay tu...
2020-02-2555 minIn the Ring with SUMO HeavyPremiere Episode: Introduction and Interview with Bart MrozOn this premiere episode of 'In The Ring' we meet the hosts and talk about our plans for the podcast, then in the second half, John and Bart discuss the state of eCommerce business and what challenges eCommerce consulting firms and retailers face in the upcoming year.
About the Show:
‘In The Ring’ is a weekly podcast about eCommerce hosted by John Suder, Bart Mroz and Brittany Blackman.
The show combines interviews with eCommerce leaders together with the latest news and strategies to give listeners actionable ideas and inspiration for their eCommerce businesses.
Th...
2020-02-1933 min
P is for ProfitBart Mroz | Half the Sales, Double the ProfitBuilding an eCommerce business can be complex, especially with all the fancy marketing strategies out there. But if you don’t have a solid basic foundation, you’ll never really realize the full potential of your business, says Bart Mroz of eCommerce consulting firm SUMO Heavy. What does Bart look at first when working with a business? Things like shipping, payment systems, taxes and other factors that impact your profit margin, which he views as the most important metric to gauge your business success. Get that in order and even a small e...
2019-10-3022 min
The Bureau BriefingEpisode 102: On the Move with SUMO HeavyLike many digital companies, SUMO Heavy Industries knows no bounds. The eCommerce consulting firm began with two people working out of a spare room in an apartment in Philly. They moved to New York, bounced around WeWorks and are now back in Philly again. This time, with their own dedicated office space.
So how much does the decision of a physical location impact a business? With people working out of New York and Poland, SUMO Heavy isn’t limited to zip codes or timezones. As Bart Mroz, CEO of SUMO Heavy, says, “Live where you want to live...
2019-04-1223 min
eCommerce EvolutionEpisode 21 - Emerging Trends, New Technology & The State of Omnichannel with Bart Mroz of SUMO HeavyBart Mroz has his finger on the pulse of the eCommerce industry. He's the co-host of the Register Podcast and writes for Entrepreneur, Retail Dive, Social Media Today and more. This episode is all about emerging trends, what's next, and how we should approach (our least favorite term) omnichannel. Bart moved to the US as a boy who spoke no English. We talk some about being an immigrant entrepreneur and then dive into some pretty compelling questions such as: - What technologies will disrupt eCommerce in the next 1-5 years? - What are the most common problems you're solving for larger...
2017-07-0546 min
ECommerce Momentum213 : Bart Mroz – Digital eCommerce Strategist , Designer and Developer – Scaled businesses have issuesThe reason I took this interview is I liked Bart's story and approach. He gets what we do, just on a bigger scale. He is working with much larger companies to build out a strategy, they need one, into the ecommerce world. Bigger sku count brings bigger problems. But being intentional, focused and strategic can save you a lot of time and money. (same thing in our world) I see some of you heading into this world and opening up this type of "Big Sky" thinking can bring us all a better view. Also check out their podcast and blog. G...
2017-07-0356 min
Shareable Mic SwapHosted by Bart Mroz and John SuderTHE GUEST BECOMES THE HOST. THE HOST BECOMES THE GUEST.
This is Now You Do Me, where we switch roles and let our guest become the host and ask us anything they want to.
Enjoy.
Shareable listeners! This is the final episode of our first season! Bart Mroz and John Suder are here to celebrate this milestone with us! Today's topics of discussion are Jeff's entrepreneurial journey, hypothetical chicken slaughter, the advent of social, e-commerce, and all the other trains of thoughts crossing tracks between these guys. And don't worry! There is more Shareable to come...
2017-05-2600 min
Story in a BottleBart MrozAs the tech industry has evolved there is one thing that has separated those who have been successful from those who were not - and that is their adaptability to change. This is a quality that Bart Mroz, CEO of SUMO Heavy Industries, has exuded nearly all his life - since the young age of 12 when he came to the US from Poland without being able to speak a word of English. Since then he has experienced myriad roles in tech - often bearing the burden of being the spearhead of a nascent discipline within older companies and continuing t...
2017-05-031h 07
Influence with Brad Harker - Interviewing business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.015 - Building a Killer E-Commerce Strategy with Bart MrozMy guest this week is Bart Mroz, CEO and Head of Brand Experience at SUMO Heavy, an e-commerce consultancy in New York City. Bart is an entrepreneur whose niche is building powerful brands and digital commerce strategies. Bart lives in the epicenter of commerce, and offers some valuable insight into effective branding, and what industry leaders are doing to leverage social media and eCommerce. Not only do we talk about Bart's journey to create SUMO Heavy, but we also talk about strategies you can implement today to boost your brand and sales flow.
In this episode, we tal...
2016-02-2432 min
Double Your Freelancing PodcastEpisode 44: Bart Mroz on What He's Learned Growing His Business from 2 to 20 EmployeesToday we’re joined by Bart Mroz: consultant, co-founder of Sumo Heavy, and long-time friend. Bart is an expert at experimenting new things in his business and using the discoveries to increasingly improve it and their strategy. Not only have they done this with billing models, but with trial periods, sales processes, and basically everything else.
What he’s discovered is that experimentation is the only way of finding out what works best for your business specifically. You need to approach the business from different levels, and be the consultant (for example) who’s seen as a truste...
2016-01-1146 min