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Keep OptimisingEmail & SMS: Your Customer Retention Playbook with George Kapernaros, YoctoBuilding a solid retention marketing playbook starts with understanding that your best ideas come from your customers, not from free templates or competitor research. In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of empathy in retention marketing and how it can significantly impact customer loyalty and revenue.In this engaging episode, we sit down with George Kapernaros, a retention marketing guru from Yocto, who brings a wealth of experience in helping brands enhance their customer retention strategies. The discussion kicks off with a critical examination of why understanding customer needs is the cornerstone of effective retention...2025-04-3036 min
Μιλάμε Επιχειρηματικά7 Μήνες Μετά: Πώς Ανέβασε το Email Marketing Agency του +60% ft Γιώργος ΚαπερνάροςΚαλώς ήρθατε στο Μιλάμε Επιχειρηματικά!Σήμερα έχουμε ξανά μαζί μας τον Γιώργο Καπερνάρο owner του YOCTO Agency. Τι άλλαξε φέτος στο pricing, στην πώληση και στην ομάδα του. Μιλάμε για το πώς ο ίδιος βλέπει πλέον τις υπηρεσίες, τη δομή του call, και γιατί ακόμα χειρίζεται ο ίδιος τις πωλήσεις. Μοιράζεται μαζί μας πώς φτιάχνει ισχυρές ομάδες χωρίς να χρειάζεται να τις ελέγχει συνέχεια, πώς χρησιμοποιεί social proof και απλά offers για να φέρνει αποτελέσματα, και γιατί το mindset είναι το μυστικό για να πας παρακάτω.Show Notes:(0:00) Εισαγωγή(03:34) Πώληση σε 2 στάδια και ψυχολογία του deal(05:53) Social proof και πώς να παρουσιάζεις το offer σωστά(08:13) Cold outreach, συνεργασίες και referral deals που φέρνουν πελάτες(10:13) Από το audit στο δωρεάν offer: τι αποδίδει περισσότερο(12:25) Προκλήσεις στο hiring και πώς να χτίσεις δυνατή ομάδα(14:42) Διαχείριση χωρίς micromanagement και ρόλος του CEO(16:55) AI, copywriting και απόδοση στο δημιουργικό(19:18) Mindset ιδρυτή: από τον φόβο στην εξέλιξη✒︎Social Γιώργου Καπερνάρου:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im.kapernaros?igsh=MzQxamR1dnR3eW51Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kapernaros?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appPodcast Links:-Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/3k8ketuc-Apple:https://tinyurl.com/2bwxhtdx-Instagram:https://tinyurl.com/milamebiz-Tik tok: https://tinyurl.com/54f3snym-Email: milamebiz@gmail.comLinks για Πορτάλιο:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jportalios/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-portalios-54923b143/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portaliosLinks για Τόσκα:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andonis_toskas/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anti-anton2025-04-021h 00CEOAFTERDARKHow Digioh Drives E-Commerce Growth Through Strategic Partnerships CEOAFTERDARK with Noah RahimzadehIn this in-depth conversation, we explore how Digioh, a leading Marketing Efficiency Platform, is helping e-commerce brands and agencies scale through smarter technology, strategic partnerships, and innovative marketing tactics.From building high-impact collaborations to leveraging events for deeper connections, this episode uncovers the key elements of Digioh’s growth strategy. Whether you're a founder, marketer, agency owner, or growth strategist, you'll walk away with practical insights to apply in your own business.We also discuss how Digioh brings real value to agency partners, the power of relationship-based growth, and what the future holds for brands th...2025-04-0241 minCEOAFTERDARKSaaS Success & E-Commerce Growth – Jimmy Kim on CEOAFTERDARKIn this episode of the CEOAFTERDARK Podcast, we sit down with Jimmy Kim, a powerhouse in email marketing, SaaS, and e-commerce.Jimmy shares his journey, insights on the power of networking, and how he built successful businesses in the digital space. We dive deep into the art of storytelling, team building, and the latest trends shaping e-commerce and email marketing. If you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner looking to scale, this episode is packed with value!💡 If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or brand strategist, this episode is packed with insights to help you sca...2025-03-1933 minCEOAFTERDARKUnlocking Growth: Overcoming Brand Plateaus | CEOAFTERDARK Podcast with Rose HamiltonIn this episode of CEOAFTERDARK, we sit down with Rose Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities in the health and wellness industry.What you'll learn:How Rose started her journey in wellness and entrepreneurshipThe key role of a holistic approach in brand successWhat typically holds brands back from growthHow to overcome plateaus and take your brand to the next levelTurning expert recommendations into real actionThe power of community-building through media2025-03-0233 minCEOAFTERDARKHow to Scale an Agency & SaaS Business – Insights from Jakob Gerzen (More Conversions)How to Scale an Agency & SaaS Business – Insights from Jakob Gerzen (More Conversions)In this deep-dive conversation, we sit down with Jakob Gerzen, founder of More Conversions, to uncover the secrets behind scaling both an agency and a SaaS business. 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Today, we’re joined by Chloë Thomas—bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and e-commerce marketing expert with 20+ years in the industry!In this episode, we cover:✅ How Chloë went from e-commerce consultant to building a thriving media brand✅ The secrets to growing a successful podcast and attracting sponsors✅ Why most agencies struggle and how to transition into content creation✅ The power of automation & data democratization for e-commerce brands✅ Behind-the-scenes of running a media business and monetizing conte...2025-02-0633 minCEOAFTERDARKMastering E-Commerce Retention in 2025 with Thomas Lalas | CEOAFTERDARK PodcastUnlock the Secrets to Retention Marketing Success in 2025!In this must-watch episode of the CEOAFTERDARK Podcast, we sit down with Thomas Lalas, to uncover cutting-edge strategies that will revolutionize how you engage with customers and build lasting relationships. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, Thomas's actionable insights will help you navigate the evolving digital landscape, boost customer loyalty, and maximize lifetime value.2025-01-2444 minCEOAFTERDARKAgency Growth and Scaling Insights with Patrick Scherr (Y1 Digital) | CEOAFTERDARK PodcastIn this episode of the CEOAFTERDARK Podcast, host George Kapernaros sits down with Patrick Scherr, the visionary founder of Y1, to discuss the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of scaling a thriving agency.🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Patrick’s unique journey to building Y1 and scaling it to successKey insights into growing and managing an agency team effectivelyTips for maintaining culture and alignment during rapid growthThe systems and processes Y1 leverages to streamline operationsHow to stay innovative and ahead in a competitive industryThis convers...2025-01-1436 minCEOAFTERDARKRevolutionizing Dog Nutrition: Inside Hello Bello with Stephan FrehJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with with Stephan Freh, co-founder of Hello Bello, to delve into the intricacies of managing business challenges and cofounder dynamics. Stephan shares his insights on balancing entrepreneurial stressors, the importance of probability-based decision-making, and maintaining a healthy, complementary partnership with co-founders.Get a glimpse into the resilience tested by setbacks like an office fire and how innovation and collaboration with tech partners have propelled Hello Bello forward. Stephan discusses the joys and struggles of creating personalized, human-grade dog food and navigating the bustling pet tech industry.Timestamps:00:00...2024-12-0631 minCEOAFTERDARKSecrets to Scaling with Direct Mail with Gabriel LoftusJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Gabriel Loftus, co-founder of Paperrun and former Meta product management lead. Gabriel shares an engrossing metaphor of hunting game to explain targeting businesses, emphasizing that early-stage B2B companies should focus on "deer" (medium businesses) for a balanced and effective approach. We also discuss the importance of an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) to target the right market.Gabriel offers a fascinating comparison of the learning experiences from running a company versus working at Meta, shedding light on the unique challenges of each. He reveals Paperrun's roadmap, focusing on customer...2024-11-2127 minCEOAFTERDARKFrom Oil Engineer to Multi-Million Impact: A CEO’s Journey with Krish HimmatramkaJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Krish Himmatramka, founder, and CEO of Do Amore, a company revolutionizing engagement and wedding rings with a mission to provide clean water to developing countries. Krish shares his journey from oil and gas engineer to social entrepreneur, highlighting his commitment to making a life-changing impact through each ring sold.Krish delves into the intricacies of their business model, including ethical sourcing and tracking the direct impact of their sales. He also reflects on the highs and lows of building a socially impactful business and offers valuable advice for aspiring...2024-11-0725 minCEOAFTERDARKHow to Turn Clicks into Cash: Expert Tips on Revenue Optimization with Will LaurensonJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Will Laurenson, the CEO of Customers Who Click. Will shares his journey from running multiple brands to consolidating under a single name for better brand coherence. He delves into the challenges of working with development teams and the critical role of customer insights, influencing his shift from traditional ad campaigns to conversion rate optimization (CRO).Will discusses the transition from in-office to remote work during the pandemic, and the significance of networking and building a community in the ecommerce space. He highlights their unique approach to CRO, not just...2024-10-2427 minCEOAFTERDARKThe No-VC Funding Blueprint for Explosive Business Growth with Alexej PikovskyJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Alexej Pikovsky, CEO of Alphawell Group, to discuss his journey from finance to entrepreneurship. Alexej shares insights into his ventures, including an SEO and PPC agency that evolved from a CBD marketplace and a booming e-commerce scented candles brand. His entrepreneurial success is rooted in leveraging his finance experience for business growth and optimization.Alexej highlights the transformative power of private communities like OnDeck and Hampton, crediting them for vital networking and learning opportunities. He also outlines practical strategies for scaling businesses without VC funding, emphasizing patience, trial and...2024-10-0329 minCEOAFTERDARKFrom Specialist to Manager In A Rapid Growth Tech Company with Danas KurlaviciusJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Danas Kurlavicius, head of email and CRM marketing at Kilo Health. They dive into Danas' journey from an operator to a manager overseeing a massively successful team in a flourishing company. Danas shares his role's evolving dynamics, the challenges of delegation, and his dedication to impactful email marketing strategies.Danas and George candidly discuss the trials and triumphs of transitioning into leadership, the importance of testing in email marketing, and the pitfalls of personalization for the sake of it. Danas also emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and the...2024-09-1926 minCEOAFTERDARKFrom Business Split to Success: The Ultimate Custom Suit Startup Story with Andy FineJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Andy Fine, the owner of Sartoro, a premium custom suit brand offering bespoke experiences online. They delve into Andy's journey from dabbling in e-commerce to setting up a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. Andy shares challenges faced during the pandemic, particularly with a contract manufacturing partner, and the abrupt split that led to setting up his own facility.Andy discusses strategies Sartoro employs to maintain quality and affordable prices, emphasizing fit over fabric. He also reveals exciting plans for expanding their product range with celebrity jewelry designer Neil Lane. Through...2024-09-0531 minCEOAFTERDARKTurning Food Into Medicine With Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Ari TullaJoin George Kapernaros as he sits down with Ari Tulla, a seasoned entrepreneur who has made remarkable strides in the health tech industry. Ari shares his journey from Nokia to founding companies like Better Doctor, Quest Analytics, and Elo Health, emphasizing the transformative potential of personalized nutrition and "smart" nutrition products.Ari dives deep into Elo's mission to turn food into medicine, discussing the development of personalized nutrition solutions like 3D-printed gummy vitamins and customized protein powders. He also sheds light on the impact of lifestyle changes on life expectancy and offers his views on modern health...2024-08-2227 minΜιλάμε ΕπιχειρηματικάΠώς δημιούργησε Agency με πελάτες από την Αμερική ft George Kapernaros | Επ. 82Καλώς ήρθατε στο Μιλάμε Επιχειρηματικά!
Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο είμαστε παρέα με τον Γιώργο Καπερνάρο. Μας εξηγεί πώς από ένα ατύχημα ξεκίνησε να ασχολείται με το digital marketing, αρχικά ως copywriter και έπειτα με το strategy ecommerce. Πώς ήρθε το email marketing που εξειδικεύεται πλέον και ποια μοντέλα χρέωσης χρησιμοποιεί. Ποια η σημασία Visual & Copy σε ένα δημιουργικό για να είναι επιτυχημένο. Η ιστορία πίσω από το YOCTO Agency, γιατί και πώς ξεκίνησε. Ποια agencies θεωρεί πως μπορούν να εξελιχθούν ανοδικά; Να επιλέγεις τελικά ανταγωνιστικό περιβάλλον; Ποιες δυσκολίες υπάρχουν στην επιλογή προσωπικού και κυρίως με πώς κλείνει τις συνεργασίες του με τόσο μεγάλα brand του εξωτερικού. Για ποιο λόγο στράφηκε στην αγορά του εξωτερικού και ποιο mindset δε βοηθάει στην εξέλιξη. Θα πήγαινε μόνιμα στο εξωτερικό; Τέλος, μας δίνει επιχειρηματικές ευκαιρίες και τρόπους να εντοπίσεις τη σωστή ιδέα, ενώ προτείνει το recruitment agency.
Show Notes:
(0:00) Εισαγωγή.
(01:50) Ποιος είναι ο Γιώργος Καπερνάρος
(02:30) Η αρχή ως freelancer και η εξέλιξη του copywriting
(07:20) Πώς χρεώνει της υπηρεσίες email marketing
(12:50) Σημασία Visual & Copy σε ένα δημιουργικό
(16:10) Πώς ξεκίνησε το δικό του Agency
(25:50) Γίνεται scale ένα agency;
(30:50)Δουλειά σε ανταγωνιστικό περιβάλλον ή όχι;
(32:50) Διαχείρηση HR
(49:55)Πώς κλείνει συνεργασίες με τόσο μεγάλα brands
(58:55)Γιατί δεν ασσχολήθηκε με Ελλάδα
(60:40)Mindset για να προχωρήσεις
(01:08:25) Επιχειρηματική ιδέα
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Customer Growth SessionsS1 E11: Email Segmentation with George Kapernaros, Owner of YOCTO AgencyToday, we're delving into the world of email marketing with George Kapernaros, the founder of YOCTO Agency.
George shares insights on email segmentation, workflows for different customer segments, common mistakes in email marketing, and recommendations for building effective email campaigns.
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From discussions on business innovation to the transformative nature of Mammutmarsch, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and adventurers alike.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction05:38 Always aspired to be an entrepreneur, studied business.09:48 Overwhelmed with inquiries, built service with freelancers.12:57 Starting Mammutmarsch: From doubt to success with 17 attendees.14:46 Focus on creating massive value for success.17:30 Supportive community p...2024-02-0149 minCEOAFTERDARKThe Road to Entrepreneurial Success: E-Commerce and Brand Building with Jorge De La PuenteJoin George Kapernaros as he interviews Jorge De La Puente on the intricacies of structuring Google Ads campaigns and navigating the world of e-commerce strategies. Jorge emphasizes the importance of coaching and mentorship for new entrepreneurs and highlights the daily challenges of entrepreneurship. Furthermore, he sheds light on the significance of building self-confidence, acquiring sales skills, and the benefits of networking with successful individuals.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:08 Learned about online business, marketing, started companies.06:46 Left high-level job at company for autonomy.10:25 Learning from brands, mastering acquisition, self-entrepreneurship.12:52 Starting a brand increases c...2024-02-0140 minCEOAFTERDARKCEOAFTERDARK | TrailerEver wonder what drives a CEO when nobody's watching? Every Thursday, tune into the CEOAFTERDARK podcast to hear a raw conversation with a hyper-successful business owner. Your host, George Kapernaros, is the CEO of YOCTO, a leading e-commerce CRM agency. Now, he's focused on getting to know these leaders as real people.We're talking about the ups and downs they don't usually share. You'll hear about their personal challenges, their big wins, and everything in between. It's not just about their successes, but also the tough times and what keeps them going.This podcast is...2024-01-2500 min
Retention ChroniclesWitnessing the power of transactional notifications and order tracking with George Kapernaros (Founder & CEO of YOCTO)On this episode of Retention Chronicles we’re joined by George Kapernaros, Founder & CEO of YOCTO. Noah, Mariah and George talk about how specialists at Yocto can only work with a maximum of 3 clients at once so they can closely spot gaps and inefficiencies in their strategy, his skepticism that consumers buy from transactional emails but was then proven wrong by insane engagement rates, how the engagement on transactional emails helps the deliverability of your marketing emails, believing the power of transactional messages and purchasing from the order tracking page, using the number of unique clicks to website from em...2023-09-2051 min
Help my DTC growEP 77. How to Boost Your Ecommerce Business through Effective Personalization and Email Marketing? - George George Kapernaros from YOTCOHow to Boost Your Ecommerce Business through Effective Personalization and Email Marketing?
Leverage expertise from George, an ex-Marketing Director of an 8-figure DTC brand, Reforge member, CXL Instructor, and tutor at Lithuania's leading ad school, Atomic Garden. George is also the founder of YOCTO, an agency that helps wellness brands like Kilo.health, ColonBroom, and Pandia Health grow over the long term.
In this podcast, you'll get the answers to these questions:
How to segment my list, the right message, the right time, right people?
How did you successfully personalize the content in a...2023-09-0624 min
StrategyCastEpisode 437: Leveraging Email Personalization to Exceed Customer Expectations with George Kapernaros of the YOCTO AgencyJoin host Lori Jones and her guest George Kapernaros of the YOCTO Agency for a deep dive into personalized email marketing strategies on the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast.2023-01-2439 min
Make Each Click Count Hosted By Andy SplichalShould Email STILL Be a Primary Focus Growing Your eCommerce Business? with George KapernarosThis episode features George Kapernaros, the founder of GK, a boutique e-commerce agency that specializes in email marketing for brands like Kilo.Health and Viceroy Group. George is a verified e-commerce email marketing mentor in growthmentor.com and host of Greece's #1 digital marketing podcast.Learn more about George’s thoughts on email marketing ranks among different marketing channels in terms of importance for most companies in 2022. He shares some of the ways that email marketing can be successfully utilized.Discover what promotional emails are that George finds very successful and how often should people be se...2022-07-1529 min
eCom@One with Richard HillE105: George Kapernaros - How to Use Email Marketing to Get Your Brand Message Across and Build Relationships With Your CustomersGeorge Kapernaros is the Founder of GK Agency, a business that specialises in customer retention. He has scaled new brands to 6 figures and doubled the conversion rates of 9 figure brands with millions of subscribers with retention first email marketing. Find out what that means in this podcast.
In this episode, he discusses how businesses can crack their messaging and create a killer campaign structure. Stop hitting your head against the wall and find out how to get heard in the noisy inbox. Listen to find out the biggest mistakes eCommerce marketers are making with email, so you d...2022-06-2049 min
The eCom Ops Podcast[Greatest Hits] The Strength of Your eCommerce Operation with George Kapernaros of georgekapernaros.com If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Subscribe, rate and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify Let’s keep learning and growing together in the world of eCommerce!If you want to learn more about our podcast or have an exciting story to share with our audience, check SyncSpider’s website for more info.2021-12-0826 min
Τρία Κιλά Μάρκετινγκ | Το Marketing στην Ελλάδα16. SPECIAL EPISODE: Who is George Kapernaros?Σου άρεσε το επεισόδιο;Special επεισόδιο 3 Κιλά Μάρκετινγκ! Αυτή τη φορά καλεσμένος είναι ο ένας εκ των δύο host, George Kapernaros. Μεταξύ άλλων, συζητάμε:- Πώς ξεκινήσε την καριέρα του ο Γιώργος (κυριολεκτικά από το 0). - Πώς βρήκε τον πρώτο του πελάτη, όταν αποφάσισε να ξεκινήσει το δικό του agency.- Γιατί e-commerce; Συγκεκριμένα, γιατί e-commerce email marketing;- Η πραγματική (κατά τον Γιώργο) αξία του email ως κανάλι marketing. Spoiler: Θεωρεί εγκληματικό πώς brands επενδύουν σε διαφήμιση δίχως να έχουν πρώτα ένα καλό σύστημα email που θα κάνει monetize το traffic της διαφήμισης.- Ποιό είναι το sales process του Γιώργου. Ποιά είναι η (actual) διαδικασία του να ξεκινήσει μία νέα συνεργασία. - Το μεγαλύτερο λάθος που έκανε ο Γιώργος ως προς το hiring. Και πώς κατάφερε στην πορεία να βρει 2 υπαλλήλους "διαμάντια." - Μιλήσαμε για εκείνη την φορά που ο Γιώργος έτρεξε μία επιτυχημένη καμπάνια στα Γερμανικά. Στην Ολλανδία. 🤡- Είναι αλήθεια ότι οι άσχημες ιστοσελίδες πουλάνε περισσότερο; (Όχι ακριβώς.)- Ποιές οι διαφορές της ιστοσελίδας μίας διαφημιστιικής και ενός eshop;- Ποιό, τελικά, είναι το νούμερο 1 κανάλι πωλήσεων για ένα service business; RESOURCES:CXL.com Forbidden Keys To Persuasion, by Blair WarrenSupport the showΓράψου στο Email Marketing Course μου: https://emailacademy.grPodcast links Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Tiktok Youtube Google form - Γράψε τη δική σου ιστορία αγανάκτησης Προσωπικά links iamnontas.com Το Linkedin μου Δοκίμασε την email πλατφορμα Moosend δωρεάν για 30 μέρες Δοκίμασε το "ActiveCampaign για Ευρωπαϊκές εταιρίες". Κάνε το δικό σου Podcast με το Riverside. Στήριξε το Podcast εδώ. 2021-11-2558 min