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Podsitivity podcast with eli weberFirst time podcast with Yoely Weiss—Singer, Artist, and Composer.In this first-time podcast appearance, Yoely Weiss sits down for an open conversation about his journey as a singer, artist, and composer. We talk about where his passion for music began, the creative process behind his work, and what inspires him to keep creating. From early influences to personal growth, this is a relaxed, honest conversation that gives you a real look at the person behind the music. Whether you’re a fan of music, creativity, or meaningful conversations, this is a great introduction to Yoely Weiss and his world. A huge thanks to our amazing sponsors. Jerky Joy To...
2026-01-021h 36
Cats RoundtableThe Stoler Report with Michael Stoler: Eli Weiss | 12-21-25Michael Stoler talks with Eli Weiss, Principal at Joy Construction. They discuss affordability and plans for new affordable housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-12-2113 min
CATS RoundtableThe Stoler Report with Michael Stoler: Eli Weiss | 12-21-25Michael Stoler talks with Eli Weiss, Principal at Joy Construction. They discuss affordability and plans for new affordable housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-12-2111 min
How To Love a CustomerHow a “root beer in a cola can” moment shaped CX philosophy | Eli Weiss (VP Advocacy, Yotpo)In this episode of How to Love a Customer, Eli Weiss — longtime DTC operator and now a leader at Yotpo — shares how a single customer email at OLIPOP exposed a major production error: root beer accidentally canned as Vintage Cola. What could have been written off as a confusing complaint instead became a defining moment in how fast, empowered CX teams can protect a brand from disaster. Acting quickly prevented the wrong product from hitting shelves nationwide — and reinforced just how much customer insight matters long before dashboards detect a problem.
Eli unpacks how that moment shaped his ph...
2025-12-1741 min
A First Time Podcast with Nachi Yavo!First time podcast with Yoely Weiss—Singer, Artist, and Composer.In this first-time podcast appearance, Yoely Weiss sits down for an open conversation about his journey as a singer, artist, and composer. We talk about where his passion for music began, the creative process behind his work, and what inspires him to keep creating.From early influences to personal growth, this is a relaxed, honest conversation that gives you a real look at the person behind the music.Whether you’re a fan of music, creativity, or meaningful conversations, this is a great introduction to Yoely Weiss and his world....
2025-12-131h 36
The Broker Brunch#44 Sergey Rybak & Eli Weiss - The Biggest Challenges of Real Estate DevelopmentCheck out our current listings here: https://www.ripcony.com/property-listings/?broker=Brian%20Whelan%2C%20Mitchel%20FlahertyThis Broker Brunch episode dives into the real challenges of developing in New York City today. We're sitting down with Sergey Rybak of Rybak Development and Eli Weiss of Joy Construction to discuss rising construction costs, policy confusion, and how developers are adapting to one of the toughest markets in the world. From navigating 421A and 485X to staying optimistic about the city’s future, this conversation reveals what it truly takes to build in New Yo...
2025-10-2045 min
SAAS OperatorsE21: Why Your Competitors Make You Better with Eli WeissIn this episode of the SAAS Operators Podcast, we’re joined by Eli Weiss for a conversation about competition, focus, and culture in SAAS. We start with Judge.me, Yotpo, and Eli’s perspective on why competitors make you better, even when you want them to lose. From Olipop vs. Poppy to Shein and Temu, the group unpacks how competitors expand categories, legitimize markets, and drive product innovation. We talk about operating rhythms, how sequencing work accelerates learning, and how transparency in the form of receipts keep people accountable to delivering. Eli brings a hot take...
2025-09-0157 min
Specks of Light#208 - Talking about Brand Advocacy, with Eli Weiss, VP Retention Advocacy at YotpoI spoke with Eli about:- His early years as a CX & Retention manager in eCom companies such as OLIPOP and John's Road Beauty and what he learned there about himself, what he likes to do and what he's good at.- The existential crisis and conversations with the CEO of Yotpo that got him working there and why his job description changes completely about twice per quarter- What it exactly means being a generalist and how do you use that to your advantage in large organizations?- What exactly...
2025-08-1546 min
The Growth SignalGetting the Sale Doesn’t Mean Getting the Customer with Eli WeissIn this episode of The Growth Signal, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Eli Weiss, a longtime customer experience and retention leader, to challenge everything you think you know about keeping customers.Eli’s hot take? Retention isn’t a dashboard metric or an email flow. It’s about understanding who your customer is and making sure they never regret trusting you.This is a must-listen for anyone in SaaS, eCommerce, or CX who wants to stop chasing short-term wins and start building long-term loyalty. Alyssa and Eli unpack what most companies get wrong, why over-engineered journe...
2025-08-1327 min
CX-WISE By SprinklrSpeaking Their Language: The CX Revolution You Need ft. Eli WeissWhat does it take to create emotional connection in CX and drive long-term customer retention? CX expert Eli Weiss shares real-world case studies and CX strategies that blend personalized service techniques with honest, human interactions. Tune in to explore the future of customer experience and how brands can elevate the digital customer journey through authenticity and innovation.
2025-05-0833 min
The World's Best Email and Retention PodcastEp 21: What’s Next for Email & Retention? Eli Weiss on AI, Automations & Strategy | TWBERPToday, we’re diving into the future of email and retention marketing with Eli Weiss, VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo. Eli has built retention strategies at Olipop and Jones Road Beauty before joining Yotpo to help shape its retention and engagement tools.In this episode, we talk about:📩 Why AI will take over email segmentation and campaign timing⚡ The biggest missed opportunity in retention (hint: it’s not what you think)📊 How to future-proof your email strategy in a world of tougher inbox filteringIf you care abo...
2025-02-1843 min
NAHLAS |aktuality.skEurópania sa musia zobudiť z pacifistického sna, ruským sľubom sa veriť nedá, tvrdí Peter WeissKeď z dohody Trumpa s Putinom vznikne mier, ktorý Rusko posilní, tak budeme čeliť ďalšej vlne ruského imperializmu. Nespravodlivý mier na Ukrajine a dvojrýchlostná Európa nebudú pre Slovensko žiadnou výhrou, tvrdí exdiplomat Peter Weiss. Podľa neho je našim životným záujmom silná EÚ, ktorá bude schopná čeliť imperiálnemu revizionizmu dnešného Ruska.V saudskoarabskom Rijáde sa stretávajú ťažké váhy americkej a ruskej diplomacie, aby tam začali rokovania o ukončení vojny na Ukrajine. Európska únia však na tieto rokovania pozvaná nebola. Európski lídri na situáciu reagujú m...
2025-02-1741 min
Eli HassellJewish Interviewer CLASHES with Anti-Zionist Rabbi | “I’m Not Going To Answer That Question!”Eli Hassell talks to Rabbi Dovid Weiss, the Official Spokesperson of the Neturei Karta.____Find Eli Hassell on social media:Twitter, https://twitter.com/eli_hassellInstagram, https://www.instagram.com/eli.hassell/___SUBSCRIBE NOW for more 👇
2025-02-0938 min
TrailblazersEli Weiss: VP Retention Advocacy at YotpoThis week we chat with Eli Weiss!Eli has spent the last decade building and operating early-stage startups. He is particularly known for his work around the convergence of Customer Experience and Customer Retention at DTC brands such as Jones Road Beauty, OLIPOP, and many more. After years of building brands that put the customer first, he’s switched to the tech side to help build the future of Customer Retention at...
2025-02-0457 min
Honestly with Bari WeissTrump’s Populism Isn’t a Sideshow. It’s as American as Apple Pie.Donald Trump, just sworn in as the 47th president, was reelected to be a wrecking ball, a middle finger, the people’s punch to the Beltway’s mouth. And while this populist moment feels “unprecedented,” it’s not. The rebuke of the ruling class is encoded in our nation’s DNA. We have seen populist leaders like Donald Trump before. He stands on the shoulders of Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot, Alabama governor George Wallace, and Louisiana legend Huey Long. There have been populist senators, governors, newspaper editors, and radio broadcasters.But only rarely has a populist clim...
2025-01-2238 min
Honestly with Bari WeissSen. Ted Cruz on TikTok, China, the Ceasefire Deal, and Much MoreThere are conservatives, there are hardcore conservatives, and then there are conservatives who have been meme-ified as the Zodiac Killer. To put it differently, Ted Cruz doesn’t do kinder and gentler. He likes to squabble. He likes to fight. But once that fight is over, Cruz might just become your best friend.During the rough and tumble of the 2016 primary, President Trump said that Cruz’s dad helped kill JFK. There were shots back and forth. Cruz called Trump a “pathological liar,” and a “sniveling coward.” He tweeted that Trump “can’t be trusted with common sense. Why would...
2025-01-191h 09
The Jason Levin Show#77: Eli Weiss — The $230B Customer Retention KingMeet my friend and the customer retention king Eli Weiss, VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo.
(01:45) Black Friday fake “oopsie emails"
(04:34) Are email marketing “best practices” just bullshit
(07:07) How brands plan Black Friday campaigns
(09:49) Why every human is a victim of marketing ploys
(13:10) How my wife forced me to dress up for Hereticon
(15:56) Idea: Bryan Johnson's Blueprint but for women
(21:36) The fuck is “retention” and how I do it for Memelord Tech?
(27:28) Is Trump the GOAT marketer?
(32:44) Giving my future kids a $1M...
2024-11-1957 min
Equation of ExcellenceFrom Ultra-Orthodox to CX Guru: Eli Weiss's Unconventional JourneyEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Rabah welcomes Eli Weiss, a prominent figure in customer experience and retention within the startup ecosystem. They explore Eli's unconventional career journey, from his early life in an ultra-orthodox family to his rise in the tech and e-commerce sectors. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding personal challenges, the dynamics of startup culture, and the evolution of customer experience roles.Key Topics DiscussedPersonal Background: Eli shares his upbringing as one of ten children in a non-traditional environment, emphasizing how it shaped his understanding of people and...
2024-08-2653 min
Grow with the FlowEp. 2 | Eli Weiss - The Golden Rules of RetentionSummary
In this conversation, Eli Weiss, VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo, discusses his journey in the world of customer experience (CX) and building a personal brand. He shares his background, including his unconventional educational path, and how he got started in CX and retention. Eli emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand and engaging with others in the industry. He also highlights the value of genuine engagement and quality over quantity when it comes to building an online following. The conversation touches on the role of CX in retention and the interplay between the two. In this...
2024-07-251h 03
The D2Z PodcastRetention Strategies for Business Growth with Eli Weiss - 114In this episode of the D2Z Podcast, host Brandon Amoroso and Eli Weiss, VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo, explore the dynamic interplay between technology, customer retention, and branding from a startup to corporate scale. Eli shares his unorthodox journey from a self-taught entrepreneur to an influential tech executive, revealing how a focus on customer experience and retention shapes successful business strategies.Here's what you'll learn:🚀 The transformative impact of customer retention strategies in business growth.🧭 How to navigate and influence company culture and processes in large and small firms...
2024-07-2448 min
Zdravie, energia, výkonVplyv menštruačného cyklu na metabolizmus, Efekt keto diéty na svalovú hmotu, tuk a siluVyžieraš pred menštruáciou sladkosti? Ťažko sa ti cvičí? Cítiš sa unavená? V nedávnej štúdii merali metabolizmus športovkýň počas cyklu a výsledky nám môžu všeličo vysvetliť.
Tiež sa pozrieme na štúdiu, ktorá porovnávala keto diétu voči vysokosacharidovej diéte a aký efekt mali na zmeny svalovej hmoty, tuku, a na silu.
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štúdia 2 : doi: 10.1016/j.advms.2024.02.008
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2024-05-1522 min
Numbers and NarrativesAI and the Future of CX - A Dive into Personalized Commerce w/ Eli WeissToday's episode is with Eli Weiss, VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo. Eli shares his rich insights on the importance of simplicity and personalization in commerce. He delves into how businesses can enhance customer retention by incentivizing existing behaviors rather than creating new ones. Eli also highlights the challenges and triumphs of his career journey, from his early days of travel and working with startups across the globe, to his influential roles at companies like Jones Road and Olipop, and finally his current position at Yotpo.We’ll explore the dangers of overengineered websites and subscription models, th...
2024-05-0633 min
Shaping the NYC SkylineThe Essential Tools for Building Affordable Housing with Eli Weiss of Joy ConstructionIn this episode, we sit down with Eli Weiss, Principal of Joy Construction Corp., a key player in New York City's dynamic housing landscape. Eli, a native Brooklynite, shares his insightful journey into the world of real estate, starting with his formative years at the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), where he worked on subsidized affordable housing transactions, witnessing first-hand the critical importance of synergistic public-private partnerships for fostering sustainable housing growth.After transitioning into the private sector, Eli expanded into construction and worked on affordable housing and other types of real...
2024-03-141h 05
Mastering eCommerce MarketingCustomer Retention Mastery: Lessons from Eli Weisshttps://youtu.be/qyvc8qZCO18In this conversation, Eli Weiss, VP Retention Advocacy at Yotpo and an expert in customer experience and retention, discusses the importance of customer retention and the future of retention strategies at Yotpo. He emphasizes the need for brands to understand the holistic customer journey and utilize data to communicate with customers effectively.Eli shares insights on implementing retention strategies, such as focusing on customer behavior and personalized messaging. He also highlights the role of data analysis and the evolving nature of the retention role in organizations.The conversation...
2024-02-2846 min
Driving PerformanceDriving Performance S2E1: Featuring Eli Weiss - VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo!Introducing Eli Weiss, previously Sr. Director of CX and Retention at Jones Road, currently VP of Retention Advocacy at Yotpo! As a leader in the CX space, he has a podcast called Down to Chat, a newsletter called All Things CX and Retention, and a guidebook called CX Unlocked with Gorgias. Loved chatting with this CX guru - tune in!
2024-01-2234 min
Podsitivity podcast with eli weberHow it felt to be in a war zone with Ari WeissA conversation with Ari Weiss that was an Israel while attacks were happening
2023-11-0240 min
Contrarian Marketing Podcast#33 Secrets to Success: Expert Strategies from Consulting Guru, Alan WeissThis episode is available on Spotify and Apple PodcastsIn this special episode of the Contrarian Marketing Podcast, hosts Kevin and Eli have an in-depth conversation with Alan Weiss, author of over 60 books on consulting and considered an icon in the field.They discuss Alan's background, his approach to consulting, writing, learning, and more. Listeners can expect to gain insights into becoming a successful consultant as well as Alan's perspectives on technology, AI, relationships, and personal development.⚠️ In the episode, we announce the launch of a cohort-based SEO course!
2023-10-2052 min
Down To ChatS3 E12: How to Build a Customer-Centric Organization with Jess CervellonIn the twelth and final episode of Season Three, Eli chatted with Jess Cervellon, a CX leader and VP of CX at Feastables.
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2023-10-0249 min
Contrarian Marketing Podcast#32 SGE, Treads, X - who wins, who loses?This episode is available on Spotify and Apple PodcastsIn this week's Contrarian Marketing Podcast episode, we discussed several timely topics in the world of marketing and technology. We talked about Twitter's controversial rebranding to "X" under new owner Elon Musk. We debated whether this rebrand would significantly hurt Twitter's user base and engagement. While the platform has already lost some users, we disagreed on whether a core community will remain loyal to Twitter regardless of the name. Next, we explored the launch of Meta's new texting app Threads as a potential rival...
2023-08-3034 minDown To ChatS3 E11 "You’re Likely Leaving Money on the Table" with Adam RobinsonIn the eleventh episode of Season Three, Cody chatted with Adam Robinson, CEO of Retention.com.
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2023-08-0346 min
CX PassportThe one with the CX hot roll - Eli Weiss, Sr Dir Customer Experience | Jones Road Beauty E128What's on your mind? Let CX Passport know...🎤🎞️Be encouraged! CX is on fire🔥 “The one with the CX hot roll” with Eli Weiss, Sr Director Customer Experience | Jones Road Beauty in CX Passport Episode 128🎧 What’s in the episode?...🎧CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction2:32 A customer experience renaissance4:29 Why are Customer teams under threat today?8:08 The core role of a customer leader10:45 How to listen to D2C customers17:10 Moving to action19:25 Travel stories show the heart of customer experience23:09 1st Class Lo...
2023-08-0135 minDown To Chat“Most Retention Marketing Destroys Value” and other Retention Hot Takes with Alex GIn the tenth episode of Season Three, Cody and Eli are joined by Alex Greifeld, a retention and growth wizard in the world of ecommerce. They chatted all about measuring retention, avoiding common retention misconceptions, and growing an ecommerce business without the usual hacks and "best practices"
Alex is also the writer behind "No Best Practices," a phenomenal resource for marketers that will be linked below.
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2023-07-2046 minDown To ChatS3 E9: Measuring Top Of Funnel and Incrementality Testing with Zach Epstein from HausIn the ninth episode of Season Three, Cody is joined by Zach Epstein, the Founder and CEO of Haus, a company specializing in top-of-funnel measurement and incrementality testing. They delve into the world of marketing analytics and discuss the challenges and strategies associated with measuring the effectiveness of marketing efforts at the top of the funnel.
Zach shares his insights on how to approach incrementality testing, which involves determining the true impact of marketing campaigns on customer behavior.
They explore various methodologies and tools used in these processes and highlight the importance of accurate measurement...
2023-07-0952 minDown To ChatS3 E8: How Bobbie Achieved Tremendous Growth by Focusing on Retention and Customer Education with Cherene AubertIn the eighth episode of Season Three, Eli is joined by Cherene Aubert, VP of Growth at Bobbie. They discuss the importance of education in customer acquisition, redefining retention strategies, the importance of memorable experiences, focusing on CX and existing customers during a supply chain crisis, and end off with hot takes on attribution tools and cost caps.
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2023-06-0933 minDown To ChatS3 E7: The Future of VC in DTC with Ben Lerer of Lerer HippeauIn the seventh episode of Season Three, Cody and Eli are joined by Ben Lerer, a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau, for a captivating conversation. They explore a range of topics, including AI, cryptocurrency, and the future of venture-backed direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.
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2023-05-2450 min
DTC PodcastEp 306: "Enlightened Hospitality" and the Secret to Killer CX with Eli Weiss from Jones Road BeautyTo subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup
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Get ready to dive into the world of personal branding, content creation, and customer experience in this thought-provoking interview, with Eli Weiss, Director of CX for Jones Road Beauty. Discover the cringy allure of following trends, the rise of volume-driven content, and the potential impact of AI. Learn why authentic connections and real value matter more than ever. Join the conversation on balancing...
2023-05-2341 minDown To ChatS3 E6: All The Google Hot Takes with Ex Googler Ben KrugerIn the sixth episode of Season Three, Cody sits down with Xoogler Ben Kruger to talk all things Google. Everything from Google ads to Youtube, Geolift testing, Performance Max, CBO vs. ABO, GA4, and so much more.
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2023-05-1549 minDown To ChatS3 E5: Measuring Incrementality and Retaining Customers with Lessons from Fine DiningIn the fifth episode of Season Three, Cody and Eli are back with more expert insights and tips to help you succeed in ad management and customer retention.
During the episode, Cody delves into the topic of measuring incrementality, providing valuable insights on how to analyze and optimize your marketing campaigns for maximum ROI.
On the other hand, Eli shares his learnings from the fine dining industry to highlight the importance of creating positive experiences and retaining customers.
This episode is filled with valuable lessons and techniques applicable to businesses of all sizes...
2023-04-2638 minDown To ChatS3 E4: Paid Ads MasterClass and Retention Team BuildingIn the fourth episode of Season Three, Cody and Eli share their expert insights on two key topics: starting a new ad account and kickstarting a CX/Retention operation.
During the episode, Cody discusses the fundamentals of paid advertising, including selecting the right platform, defining goals and objectives, targeting the right audience, creating compelling ad creatives, and optimizing campaigns for maximum ROI.
Meanwhile, Eli shares his knowledge on developing and implementing effective CX/Retention strategies, including identifying key metrics, bringing on your first CX hire, and creating positive experiences to drive customer loyalty.
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2023-04-1956 minDown To ChatS3 E3: How to Fix Your Retention with Val GeislerIn the third episode of Season Three, Eli chats with Val Geisler about all things retention. We chatted about how retention has changed over the last ten years, how to think about “fixing” retention in your first 30/60 days, thinking about retention across customer journey, and how community-building and retention go hand-in-hand.
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2023-04-1142 minDown To ChatS3 E2: Social & Influencer Masterclass With Kendall Dickieson: Seeding, Content Creation, and TikTok vs. InstagramIn the second episode of Season Three, Cody and Eli chat with Kendall Dickieson about all things social and influencer strategy for brands of all sizes.
Kendall is the brains behind so many brands you know and love in this space, like Graza, Canopy, and so many more!
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2023-03-281h 00
Down To ChatS3 E1: Testing Twitter Ads, Fixing Retention Problems, and Advantage + For The WinIn the first episode of Season Three, Cody and Eli chat about Testing Twitter Ads, Fixing Retention Problems, Advantage +, and a whole lot more.
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2023-03-1657 min
The Supporting CastJui Shah '02 on Malaria Elimination and the Impact of Financial AidIn the vast and challenging landscape of global health, the story of malaria has most recently been one great progress. Many Asian countries, including Thailand, are on the verge of eliminating the disease entirely, demonstrating a 90% decrease in cases over the past 15 years. Standing at the forefront of this fight is Jui Shah '02, who leads a malaria elimination team in Bangkok, partnering with Thai leadership to collect and translate disease surveillance data, designing strategies and policy considerations, all with the goal to bring the country eventually down to zero. In this episode, Jui describes both the nature of her...
2023-03-0145 min
Down To ChatS2 E12: A Landing Page Masterclass with Nik SharmaIn episode twelve of season two, the DTC Guy, aka Nik Sharma, gives us a masterclass on landing pages and answers some hard-hitting audience questions.
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2023-02-2046 minDown To ChatS2 E11: The Death of Hypergrowth, VC in DTC, and Holistic RetentionIn episode eleven of season two, Cody and Eli discuss the death of blitz-scaling and hypergrowth in CPG and holistically thinking about retention.
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2023-02-1356 minDown To ChatS2 E10: How to Properly Test Ad Creative and Tips for Retaining CustomersIn episode ten of season two, Cody and Eli chat about testing ad creative and customer retention tips and tricks.
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2023-01-271h 05Down To ChatS2 E9: What’s Currently Working on Facebook Ads and Over-Optimizing WebsitesIn episode nine of season two, Cody and Eli chat about what is currently working for us on FB ads and answer the age-old question: "Is it possible to over-optimize your website?"
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2023-01-1855 minDown To ChatS2 E8: Eli interviews Gina Parrelli: A Subscription and Retention Deep DiveIn episode eight of season two, Eli chats with the subscription queen Gina Perelli, CEO and co-founder of Retextion, a platform built from the ground up to actively grow your subscription revenue via a suite of AI-powered acquisition, retention, and churn reduction tools.
We chat about building the perfect subscription program, thinking through DTC retention, creating magical experiences on subscriptions, winning back lapsed subscribers, and so much more.
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2023-01-1155 minDown To ChatS2 E7: Eli Interviews Wallet-Man: Building Ridge to 9-figures, Brand vs. Performance, and Attribution hot takes with Sean FrankIn episode seven of season two, Eli chats with the legendary Sean Frank, CEO of The Ridge, a 9-figure wallet, ring, and watch brand.
We chat about creating a new niche in a massive industry, CX as marketing, brand vs. performance, attribution, and so much more.
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2023-01-0442 minDown To ChatS2 E6: Black Friday: Huge mistakes, Record Days, and LessonsIn episode six of season two, Cody and Eli walk through some of the mistakes, lessons, and learnings from Black Friday.
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2022-12-171h 02Down To ChatS2 E5: Our Biggest Mistakes & Learnings, Why Founders Fail, and Squirrelly DataIn episode five of season two, Cody and Eli answer a bunch of questions from a Twitter Q&A, including CRO, JRB Kits, Email campaigns vs. flows, how we are looking at cohorts, DTC data wars, and so much more.
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2022-12-051h 04Down To ChatS2 E4: DTC vs Retail and Billion Dollar Biz IdeasIn episode four of season two, Cody and Eli chat about DTC vs retail and Cody's new billion-dollar biz ideas.
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2022-11-2957 minDown To ChatS2 E3: Easy Ways to Increase AOV and Direct Response Tactics in DTCIn the third episode of season two, Cody and Eli chat about easy ways to Increase AOV and direct response tactics in DTC.
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2022-11-1643 minDown To ChatS2 E2: New Growth Channels, Shipping Insurance, and The Cody SubtweetIn the second episode of season two, Cody and Eli chat about New Growth Channels, Shipping Insurance, and The Cody Subtweet.
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2022-11-091h 01Down To ChatS2 E1: Black Friday Strategies, Testing Direct Mail, and a New Landing Page Tool to Change the GameIn the first episode of season two, Cody and Eli chat about BFCM, our direct mail testing plan, a new landing page tool, JRB subscription, and so much more.
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2022-11-031h 08
DTC PodcastEp 238: Growth vs. Customer Experience: Cody Plofker and Eli Weiss from Jones Road Beauty Weigh InSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup
Hello and welcome to DTC Podcast, I’m Eric Dyck
Today we ride again with Cody Plofker and Eli Weiss from Jones Road Beauty,
This wide ranging conversation covers the intersection of growth and customer experience with one of the fastest growing DTC brands out there.
We cover Cody’s top thumb stopping strategies, and why whitelisting continues to dominate
The CX scores that Eli’s most proud of, and why pizzaz and personality lead the way on his...
2022-09-1952 min
Down To ChatS1 E12: Community Building, Team Building, and an Amazing AcquisitionIn episode Twelve of Down To Chat DTC, Eli and Cody chatted about all things community building, team building, the $630M acquisition of Hero Cosmetics, and more. This podcast is brought to you by Swag.com and Wayflyer.
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2022-09-1053 min
Down To ChatS1 E11: What's Working For Us On Facebook + Our Take on "Is DTC Dead?"In episode Eleven of Down To Chat DTC, Eli and Cody chatted about all things Facebook ads and DTC as a whole.
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2022-09-0157 min
Down To ChatS1 E10: CX as a Career, Surprise & Delight, & Calculating ROI on CX with Michael BairIn episode Ten of Down To Chat DTC, Eli chats with Michael Bair, the SVP of CX at FIGS. FIGS is a DTC healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates, empowers, and serves current and future generations of healthcare professionals.
We chatted about CX as a career, quiet quitting, shipping insurance, leading and motivating large CX teams, and calculating ROI on great CX.
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2022-08-231h 19
Down To ChatS1 E9: Drops, Community, and Collabs with Peiman RafIn episode Nine of Down To Chat DTC, Cody and Eli chat with Peiman Raf. Peiman is the Co-founder and CEO of Madhappy.
In 2017, Madhappy launched as an optimistic lifestyle brand creating conversation around mental health through impactful products and experiences. In a space that has been dominated by sentiments of negativity, we set out to spread positivity in our community. Madhappy has grown to become a powerful product, content and storytelling platform, reshaping the narrative around what a brand can be and the impact it can have.
We chatted about how Madhappy chooses who...
2022-08-1950 min
Inboxing, The Podcast about Email MarketingUsing Email to Create Great CX with Eli WeissEli Weiss never didn't get a normal high school education and never went to any kind of college but that never stopped him from being passionate about creating great customer experiences that can grow a brand. Because of that passion he's become a leading voice in the industry and sorta created a role that didn't exist before. Learn his amazing story but even more so, learn how to create great customer journeys with email.
2022-08-1546 min
InboxingCreating a Great Customer Experience with Eli WeissEli Weiss never didn't get a normal high school education and never went to any kind of college but that never stopped him from being passionate about creating great customer experiences that can grow a brand. Because of that passion he's become a leading voice in the industry and sorta created a role that didn't exist before. Learn his amazing story but even more so, learn how to create great customer journeys with email.
2022-08-1546 min
Down To ChatS1 E8: The Future of Marketing and Growing Omnichannel Brands with Shray JoshiIn episode Eight of Down To Chat DTC, Cody and Eli chat with Shray Joshi.
Shray is the Founder of Good Peeps, a full-stack marketing agency that helps scale and build the brands in your fridge and pantry. Good Peeps works with brands like Flying Embers, Kaged, Fly by Jing, and many more. Prior to Good Peeps, Shray was Director of Digital at Health-ade, and worked at other fantastic brands like Simulate and Cha-Cha Matcha.
We chatted about the future of dtc marketing, how lots of short-term hacks won't work for much longer, and growing o...
2022-08-111h 04
Down To ChatS1 E7: How Lomi Does 9 Figures in Revenue by Putting Brand First with Matt BertulliIn episode Seven of Down To Chat DTC, Cody and Eli chat with Matt Bertulli. Matt is the CEO of Pela Case and Lomi, 9-figure businesses with a mission to “unfuck the planet”.
We chat about how Matt is the online garbage-man, how Lomi is taking a software-onboarding approach, and how the way a customer feels matters more than anything else.
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2022-08-041h 06
Down To ChatS1 E6: On Killer Landing Page Tests, Building a Community, and Brands to WatchIn episode three of Down To Chat DTC, Cody and Eli talk about Cody's landing page tests, Eli building a community, and our fav brands that are doing things differently.
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2022-07-281h 00
Down To ChatS1 E5: The Death of Hustle Culture, Building Community, and 4-Day Workweek with Amanda GoetzIn episode five of Down To Chat DTC, Amanda chats with us about hustle culture, how House of Wise builds community like no other, and how to get the most of your work day (and week).
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2022-07-2152 min
Down To ChatS1 E4: Unconventional Retention Strategies, Segmentation, and Shooting Your Shot with Joanne CoffeyIn episode four of Down To Chat DTC, Joanne chats with us about unconventional retention strategies, segmentation, and how we all met and ended up working together at JRB.
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2022-07-141h 11
Down To ChatS1 E3: On The TikTok Ban, RadioShack's Thirst, & Customer Service DisastersIn episode three of Down To Chat DTC, Cody and Eli talk about the pending potential FCC TikTok ban, RadioShack wildin' out on social, and how we'd handle customer service disasters.
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2022-07-0758 min
Down To ChatS1 E2: On Building Brand, Playing the Long Game, and Scammy Retention TacticsIn episode two of Down To Chat DTC, Cody and Eli talk about all things brand, growth hacks, and acquisition rooted in retention.
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2022-06-231h 16
Down To ChatS1 E1: Buying Companies and Leveraging Personal Brand with Nik SharmaIn episode one of Down To Chat DTC, Nik chats with us about buying his first DTC brand, what he looks for in potential hires, and what he never wants to see again in DTC.
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2022-06-161h 30
Ecom GoldEli Weiss Teaches Customer Experience.Eli is director of CX at Jones Road Beauty which is co owned by Bobbi Brown. In this masterclass Eli will teach you why CX is so important, what brands often get wrong and how to implement great CX into your business. Check out Rewind app and claim your free month: https://rewind.com/ecommercegold/Clearco. Get funded: https://clear.co/partner/vixxr/?redir...VIXXR Shopify Agency. https://www.vixxr.com/Get show alerts and playbooks by signing up on the EcomGold website: www.ecom.go...
2022-05-181h 08
Whale Informed by Triple WhaleEP 019 - Customer Experience Masterclass with Eli WeissToday we brought on none other than customer experience legend, Eli Weiss. Up until just a few days ago, Eli led CX efforts over at OLIPOP. Today we're walking through why you can't afford to ignore CX in 2022, and actionable ways to improve your brand's CX.
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2022-03-0357 min
Ecommerce Building BlocksEp. 3 Eli Weiss on Olipop’s Obsession with Customer ExperienceEli Weiss on using CX to build customer retention and word of mouth, how Olipop uses CX as a primary acquisition channel, and what’s next for Olipop.
Jason invited Eli onto the show because he has not only been a part of Olipop’s meteoric rise from a niche DTC healthy soda brand to an expanding presence in major retail chains like Target, but he has done it through focusing deeply on customer service. As Eli and Jason agree, so much of customer service feeds into retention if it’s done right, which is an insight Eli se...
2022-02-1629 min
BANKNOTES minted by #paidEli Weiss on chasing curiosity, playing the long game, and how to be a good bossMeet Eli Weiss, the Director of Customer Experience at OLIPOP. I’ve known Eli for a while now and have loved watching his journey unfold, going from working at a flailing luggage brand (not Away!) to where he is now, a thought-leader on how to take care of your customers. Even better, he looks after his people like they’re his own... (Continue).
2022-01-0310 min
Up Next In CommerceFrom Unconventional Experiences to the King of Customer Experience, with Eli Weiss, Director of Customer Experience at OLIPOPTo say that Eli Weiss has taken an untraditional path to where he is today would be an understatement. Currently, Eli is the Director of Customer Experience at OLIPOP, but his roots are in a traditional orthodox Jewish household, his education does not include a college degree, and his first job in the industry came as a result of him doing a powerpoint presentation to the folks at an emerging luggage brand about why they were failing. Yeah, not what you’d expect. But Eli’s whole career is about going above and beyond expectations — consumer expectations. From that luggag...
2021-11-0241 min
Subscription Ecommerce LiveQ&A with Eli Weiss of OLIPOPOn this week's episode of Subscription Ecommerce Live, Eli Weiss of OLIPOP joined us to chat about
Why he loves doing things that don’t scale
How to learn what really appeals to subscription customers
Why an amazing customer experience is critical for subscription ecommerce
and more
You can check out the video recording of this Q&A here: https://youtu.be/fPZSYWlAIqA
About Eli: He’s currently the Director of Customer Experience at OLIPOP. Eli has spent 7+ years building and operating early-stage startups. He’s particularly known for his work around Customer Experience and Retenti...
2021-09-0349 min
LEADING BRANDS® — Wavebreak PodcastHow Olipop Leveraged CX to Grow 600% (And Beyond) in 2020 with Eli WeissOur guest today leveraged customer experience to grow Olipop 600% in 2020—and they’re on track to DOUBLE that this year.Eli Weiss joins the Wavebreak Podcast to talk about how more companies could be hacking growth by practicing new school customer experience principles.In this episode you’ll learn:What exactly modern CX looks like, and how to make sure you’re not following a dated playbook unlikely to yield any results.The logic behind the counterintuitive decision Eli made when he encouraged his growth team to add friction to the Olipop funnel.Why keeping...
2021-08-3052 min
Hello DTCCreating memorable moments for the customers with Eli WeissEmpathy and compassion towards customers and their needs help build a community of loyal customers.
This, in the right essence, is what building a customer-centric brand means. CX alone could become a channel that drives 1200% growth.
Eli Weiss, Director of CX and retention at Olipop talks about a CX-first mindset and what humanizing customer experience actually means.
On this episode of Hello DTC presented by Beaconstac, Eli, and Monika discuss:
SMS as a channel to build a community
Customer experience touchpoints, starting from point-of-discovery to website and packaging
Subscription model for DTC...
2021-07-1442 min
DTC POD: How The Best Brands Are BuiltAn inside look at one of best run customer experience teams (with Eli Weiss, Director of Customer Experience at OLIPOP)“Being a good person, treating people like humans, and delivering experiences with empathy every day is number one for our brand.” @eliweisss #DTCPOD“Knowing you'll be taken care of makes you want to come back. It's not rocket science, so long as the product is great.” @eliweisss #DTCPOD“When it comes to building a team, it really matters to hire the really good people that deeply care. You can teach anyone how to use tools, but you can't teach people to give a shit.” @eliweisss #DTCPOD“Giving your team the allowance to create these experiences, empowering them to create these experiences fo...
2021-07-0833 min
Take A BowNatalie Weiss is Breaking Down The RiffsAmerican Idol Finalist and Star of Emojiland Off-Broadway, Natalie Weiss joins this week's episode of Take A Bow. Natalie is a world renown vocalist who has gone viral for her teaching lessons, her singing videos, and more. You can hear Natalie's voice in Dear Evan Hansen and in The Greatest Showman.Check out her brand new course "Breaking Down The Riffs" at natalieweissvoice.com/bdtrcourseNatalie Weiss, Curtain Up!Connect with Natalie on Instagram: @thenatalieweissConnect with Take A...
2021-05-271h 16
DTC PodcastEp 103: Olipop's Eli Weiss Goes Deep on Customer ExperienceSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup
This week on the pod we have Eli Weiss, DTC twitter darling and Director of Customer experience at Olipop.
Here's what you'll hear on the pod:
📦 The power of transparency
📦 Respect your UX data
📦 Beyond the customer survey
📦 Customer success = reaching out before shit hits the fan
📦 The most underutilized moment in the brand experience
📦 Act as though a human would act
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2021-05-1842 min
The Supporting CastD. B. Weiss, Co-Creator of Game of ThronesD. B. (Dan) Weiss is co-creator of HBO's Game of Thrones. In this episode, Dan speaks about how Game of Thrones came to be. First, how he and co-creator David Benioff read "A Song of Ice and Fire" and believed they understood how to adapt this complex narrative to the screen. Second, how they convinced author George R. R. Martin and HBO that he and David, who had never run a television series before, had the vision to helm this massive production. Third, finally shooting the pilot, which famously had to be almost entirely re-shot due to flaws in the...
2021-05-0452 min
Customer ShowHow To Keep Customers Coming Back Again & Again with Eli WeissHaving a customer buy from you once is good. But having a customer buy from you multiple times is the formula for growing a business. Eli Weiss joins Katelyn Bourgoin on this episode of Customer Show.
2021-04-0542 min
Customer ShowHow To Keep Customers Coming Back Again & Again with Eli WeissHaving a customer buy from you once is good. But having a customer buy from you multiple times is the formula for growing a business. On this episode of Customer Show, Eli Weiss joins Katelyn Bourgoin to go deep on how to create an experience your customers will want to come back again and again for.
On this episode, you'll hear Katelyn and Eli discuss:
Why Eli considers his competition to be Netflix and ketchup
How to create customer experiences that spark joy
What Eli looks for when hiring a customer experience...
2021-03-1242 min
Generation MindELI x Generation Mind - über Antrieb, Angst und Eckhart TolleWie ist es, wenn man mit einem Hit so richtig durch die Decke schießt? Wovor hat man als junger Musiker Angst? All das und vieles mehr bespreche ich in diesem Interview mit dem Popmusiker Elias, auch bekannt als ELI. Wir haben uns in Berlin unter coronakonformen Richtlinien getroffen und in entspannter Atmosphäre mit Tee und Wasser über verschiedene Themen gesprochen.
ELI ist bekannt als Popmusiker, der internationale Musik macht und bereits auf einigen großen Festivals wie bspw. dem Lollapalooza gespielt hat. 2018 wurde er vor allem durch seinen Hit "Change Your Mind" bekannt. Weitere Infos zu ihm findest du i...
2021-03-0637 min
Fog of TruthTotally Under Control / The FightThis week, as the conclusion to the 2020 election season looms, and everyone anxiously awaits the results, we examine the grotesque incompetence, selfishness and venality of Donald Trump and others in his administration, as evidenced by their response to the coronavirus pandemic, through the lens of Alex Gibney's latest documentary, Totally Under Control (made with co-directors Ophelia Harutyunyan and Suzanne Hillinger). New guest host Shilyh Warren makes her debut to help us express our outrage. Then, Chris interviews filmmakers Eli B. Despres, Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg about their profile of the ACLU, The Fight, which we previously reviewed in...
2020-10-2851 min
Our Wild WorldWild DaZe the Movie, with Phyllis Stuart and Andrea CrostaIt Doesn’t Challenge You, It Can’t Change You. This fast-paced and richly stitched documentary, employing mesmerizing visuals driven by Keith David’s commanding narration, and fueled by dozens of engaging experts. Five years in the making and filmed across 9 countries, the feature-length documentary depicts the dire threats facing African wildlife. Survival hangs in the balance. This powerful cinematic call to action demonstrates the dire challenges facing species who depend on biodiversity, including our own. Through interviews with dozens of conservation experts ranging from Dr. Jane Goodall, to wildlife trophy hunters, filmmaker and director Phyllis Stuart, Co-Produced by Eli Weiss...
2020-09-2857 min
Fog of TruthThe Fight / A Thousand CutsIn this final episode of our 9th season, film critic Hannah Buchdahl (of chickflix.net) joins us to review the upcoming documentary on the many battles fought on our behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union in the age of Donald Trump, The Fight. Then, Bart and Chris interview Ramona Diaz about her (also upcoming) A Thousand Cuts, which profiles the challenges faced by journalist Maria Ressa, CEO of the Philippine news site Rappler, under the rule of strongman Rodrigo Duterte. Both films premiered at Sundance 2020, have also just played at AFI DOCS, and together form a bracing call...
2020-06-2456 minOur Wild WorldCan You Hear Me Now?Eli wrote this episode six years ago, March 2014, and it aired as The Wild Effect. We are now living in the consequences of a global pandemic caused by human intersection and our ever-increasing intersections fracturing ecosystems importance of our wildlife, especially predators. Healthy ecosystems are the glue that binds a healthy planet, which in the end, means healthy human and wildlife populations, and ultimately the survival of all of us. We have the tools: science, data, and expertise, and just plain commons sense in asking the right questions. There is common ground for co-existence, but that decision requires human, societal...
2020-05-2554 min
2020-01-2455 minOur Wild WorldThe Sordid Trade of Wild Baby Elephants with Adam CruiseDespite the big win for elephants at CITES in August: No more trade in live elephants outside of Africa; a loophole the size of Zimbabwe and China opened due to the critical caveat the EU added as a condition to supporting the ruling - “unless in an emergency or exceptional case” – allowing for the most recent sale and shipment of 32 baby elephants from Zimbabwe to China, for lives in captivity in “inappropriate destinations” as entertainment in super-sized theme parks. Meanwhile, why did the CITES Secretary-General take a publicly partisan response to this violation? With my guest Adam Cruise, internationally renowned journalist...
2019-11-1158 min