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eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Unlocking Shopify Summer Editions 2025: Retail Innovations With Ray Reddy
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! I’m Steve Hutt, and today we’re diving into Shopify’s Summer Editions 2025—also known as the “Horizons” release. If you’re new to Editions, here’s the quick scoop: every six months, Shopify rolls out a huge batch of updates—this summer’s release features over 150 enhancements spanning the entire platform. It’s their way of showcasing what’s new, what’s improved, and how they’re helping merchants like you stay ahead in today’s ever-evolving retail landscape.Even in our digital-first world, 80% of commerce still happens in-store. Yet, so many brands...
2025-06-10
28 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How This Shopify Expert Built A $1M+ Etsy Store Without Ads (Free Traffic Secrets)
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! I'm Steve Hutt, and today we're diving into something that honestly blew my mind during our conversation.Picture this: 95 million active buyers actively searching for unique products, built-in traffic you don't have to pay for, and a platform where most successful sellers never touch ads. Sounds too good to be true? That's exactly what I thought about Etsy before talking with today's guest.I'm chatting with Dylan Jahraus, who built a million-dollar Etsy shop, then pivoted to teaching others how to do the same. She's the founder of The Ultimate...
2025-06-03
45 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How One Star Drop Kills 50% Of Sales: Amazon Review Removal Secrets With Danan Coleman
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane. I'm your host, Steve Hutt. Ever felt like negative Amazon reviews are sabotaging your hard-earned sales, or that your product listings are quietly losing ground without you even knowing?You're not alone. In today's landscape, managing your brand's reputation across both Shopify and Amazon is more critical—and more complex—than ever.I'm excited to welcome Danan Coleman, CEO of eCom Triage, to the show. Danan's been in the trenches since 2010, helping brands crack the code on legitimate Amazon review removal and proactive catalog monitoring. If you've ever wondered whet...
2025-05-27
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Stop Losing Anonymous Traffic: AI Retargeting For Shopify Stores
Are anonymous website visitors slipping through your fingers, taking potential revenue with them?Most Shopify stores convert only a small fraction of their traffic, leaving a significant amount of opportunity untapped. In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, we speak with Francesco Gatti, Co-founder and CEO of OpenSend, about a platform that helps Shopify merchants solve this costly problem. Discover how OpenSend identifies a portion of your unknown website visitors and turns them into actionable leads, potentially recovering lost sales and deepening customer relationships. Reach out to us! We welcome questions and comments about t...
2025-02-18
43 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Mastering Global Address Verification: Loqate's AI Technology Is Transforming eCommerce Delivery
Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane. Today, my guest is Alex Bryan, the Customer Success Manager at Loqate.In this episode, Alex shares his expertise on tackling three critical challenges in ecommerce:Accurate Address VerificationInternational Market ExpansionCustomer Experience EnhancementAlex reveals strategies for improving delivery accuracy, reducing fraud, and enhancing the customer checkout experience. He introduces Loqate's advanced address verification technology, which goes beyond standard Google autocomplete functionality to provide more accurate and comprehensive address data.Throughout our conversation, we explore:Evolution of address verification technology in ecommerceChallenges of international address formats and deliveryIntegration...
2024-10-29
43 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopify Finance Unveiled: Transforming Money Management For Online Merchants
Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Vikram Anreddy serves as the Head of Product for Financial Services at Shopify.In this episode, Vikram shares insights on how Shopify is transforming ecommerce financial management through its comprehensive suite of tools including Shopify Balance, Shopify Capital, Shopify Credit, Shopify Bill Pay, and Shopify Tax. He reveals strategies for extending cash flow, simplifying financial operations, and accelerating business growth.Throughout our conversation, we explore:Accessing faster payouts and high-yield business accountsLeveraging data-driven funding solutionsStreamlining financial management in one central hubSimplifying tax compliance and reportingOptimizing cash...
2024-10-29
39 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Future Of Ecommerce Is Video: How Vimmi Is Transforming Shopify Stores
Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Eitan Koter, is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Vimmi.In this episode, Eitan shares his expertise on leveraging video commerce to drive sales and enhance customer engagement, addressing key challenges in modern ecommerce:Video Commerce Evolution Live Shopping Innovation Multi-Channel IntegrationThroughout our conversation, we explore:Implementing shoppable videos to boost conversion ratesCreating successful live shopping eventsLeveraging TikTok and social media for commerceUsing AI-driven recommendation enginesMaximizing video analytics for business growthWhether you’re a Shopify merchant, marketer, or brand owner, this episode of...
2024-10-25
46 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Expert Tips For Ecommerce Excellence: A Deep Dive With AbsoluteWeb
Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Georgiy Slobodenyuk, the Director of Technology of AbsoluteWeb.In this episode, we chat about the world of Shopify customization and platform migrations. Georgiy, with over a decade of experience in ecommerce development and design, shares his expertise on how AbsoluteWeb helps mid-market and enterprise-level brands thrive in today’s competitive landscape.We explore a range of topics, including:Shopify’s evolving capabilities and why it has become the preferred choice for 90% of AbsoluteWeb’s clientsReal-world case studies of successful migrations and optimizations for brands like O...
2024-10-17
1h 07
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Leveling The Playing Field: AI Solutions For Shopify Ecommerce Growth And Efficiency
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Parag Mamnani, Founder and CEO of Webgility.In this exciting episode, we’re diving deep into the world of AI and its transformative impact on eCommerce. Parag, with his two decades of industry experience, shares invaluable insights on how AI is reshaping the landscape for D2C brands.We’ll explore a range of crucial topics, including:Practical strategies for businesses to thrive in an AI-driven environmentDebunking common myths surrounding AI in eCommerceHow Webgility’s new AI-powered solutions are leveling the playing field for sm...
2024-10-03
30 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopper Approved: Unlocking The Secret To Higher Conversions With AI And Sentiment Analysis
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane. I’m your host, Steve Hutt, and today we’re diving into a crucial topic for every online business: customer reviews and ratings.We all know how critical reviews are when shopping online. They build trust and help us make buying decisions. But are you making the most of your customer feedback? That’s where our guests from ShopperApproved come in.Joining us today are Scott Brandley, CEO, and DJ Sprague, CMO of Shopper Approved. They’re here to share game-changing strategies for leveraging customer reviews to boost sales and...
2024-09-12
53 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Unlocking $12 Trillion Opportunities: Shopify’s Game-Changing B2B Initiatives
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we’re excited to have Mani Fazeli, VP of Product at Shopify.In this episode, we'll dive into Shopify's big moves in the B2B world. Mani will walk us through how Shopify has grown its B2B offerings since 2016-2017. We'll learn about the huge $12 trillion opportunity Shopify is tapping into with cool new features. These include custom payment terms, connections to business software (ERP), and special B2B online stores.Mani will also tell us about Shopify's new Collective platform. This helps merchants team up an...
2024-08-08
35 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Windsor Fashions On Sustainability, AI Innovation, And Customer Loyalty With Freya Seeger
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we’re excited to have Freya Seeger, Director, Site Merchandising of Windsor Fashions.In this episode, we’ll explore how to make your online store feel local to international customers. Freya shares tips on using the right currency, language, and duty-free shopping to improve the customer experience.We’ll also dive into how AI is changing e-commerce. From product suggestions to loyalty programs and content creation, we’ll see how AI can help businesses work smarter while still connecting with customers on a personal level.
2024-07-30
49 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Breaking ERP Barriers: GoodDay OS Delivers Simplicity And Scale For Shopify
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we’re excited to have Kyle Hency, the Co-founder, CEO of GoodDay.In this episode, Kyle shares how GoodDay OS is shaking up the ERP world. Unlike traditional systems, GoodDay OS fits right into Shopify’s admin panel. This makes it super easy for business owners to use, without the headaches of complex software.We chat about why connecting different ERP systems can be tricky. Kyle explains how GoodDay works smoothly with Shopify and other tools you might use. This means less hassle for you and...
2024-07-01
31 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Power Of AI: Transform Your Amazon Marketing Strategy With Kazam
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Kusha Kavandi, the Founder and CEO of Kazam.In this episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by guest Kusha Karvandi, founder of Kazam, to discuss the changing dynamics of selling on Amazon and how his AI-based software is revolutionizing Amazon advertising for brands. From navigating the complexities of Amazon's increasing fees to unlocking the power of targeted advertising and optimizing product listings, Kusha shares invaluable insights on how businesses can scale and succeed in the competitive e-commerce space. Join us as we uncover the...
2024-05-31
42 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Breaking Barriers In Fashion: How Dapper Boi Is Redefining Inclusive Apparel On Shopify With Vicky Pasche
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Vicky Pasche, the Founder and CEO of Dapper Boi.In this episode, Vicky shares the incredible journey of how she and her wife, Charise, identified a significant void in the market for non-binary clothing and launched Dapper Boi in 2015 through a successful Kickstarter campaign. From appearing on Shark Tank to leveraging platforms like TikTok and Shopify, Vicky reveals how Dapper Boi has grown into a community-focused brand that's impacting lives and fostering inclusivity.We'll dive into the strategic use of social media...
2024-05-31
37 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Cart Recovery Secrets Revealed: How CartBoss Drives Impressive Results For Shopify Stores
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Tadej Bogataj, the Co-Founder of CartBoss, a company that is transforming the way eCommerce businesses leverage text message marketing. CartBoss offers a robust platform that enables you to send abandoned cart reminders and win-back messages, which not only boast impressive open and conversion rates but also maintain exceptionally low unsubscribe rates of less than 1%.One of the standout features of CartBoss is its commitment to making compliance with legal and privacy regulations like GDPR a breeze. Moreover, their seamless integration with popular eCommerce platforms such...
2024-05-13
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Platter: The New Way To Build A High-Converting Shopify Storefront
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Ben Sharf, the Co-Founder of Platter. Platter is a game-changing company that's transforming how Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands optimize and manage their Shopify stores. Ben brings a fascinating background to his role, having been a Division 1 hockey player and an eCommerce expert at GoPuff, which gives him a unique perspective on discipline and innovative thinking.In this episode, Ben shares incredible insights into how Platter has helped businesses like Caged, a brand that jumped from 7-figures to 8-figures in revenue, largely due to Platter's optimization strategies...
2024-05-03
39 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Media Is Hungry To Hear Your Ecommerce Brand Story And Link To You With Chris Panteli Of Linkifi
Welcome to another exciting episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we have with us Chris Panteli, the Co-Founder and CEO of Linkifi who shares his unique journey from running a fish and chip shop to revolutionizing the SEO landscape for ecommerce brands. In this episode, titled "Linkifi", Chris dives deep into the world of link building, explaining the nuances of white hat, black hat, and gray hat SEO practices, and why sticking to Google-friendly techniques is essential for lasting success.Together with our host, Steve Hutt, we’ll explore how Linkifi leverages PR campaigns and platforms like HA...
2024-04-25
35 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Crack The Code To Ecommerce Growth: Chase Clymer Shares His Toolbox For Success
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Chase Clymer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Electric Eye.In this episode we're going to unpack the critical topic of post-launch website optimization and the challenges of platform migration, particularly to Shopify. Chase will be sharing his wealth of knowledge on how to use heat mapping, customer recordings, and analytics to pinpoint areas ripe for improvement and testing. He’ll discuss the ICE method for prioritizing tests and why significant changes, like shipping guarantees, are worth your focus.We'll also explore th...
2024-04-23
50 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
From Amazon To TikTok Shop: Expanding Your Ecommerce Horizons With Neil Twa Of Voltage DM
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Neil Twa, the Co-Founder and CEO of Voltage DM, a pioneering ecommerce consultancy that guides entrepreneurs in building omnichannel empires.With over 17 years of experience spanning AI research at IBM, mobile technology at Sprint, and lead generation through global app installs, Neil's expertise transcends industries. His ecommerce journey began with the launch of his first seven-figure brand in 2013, marking the start of an illustrious career as a direct-to-consumer marketer and operator.Neil's vision for Voltage DM is to empower brand operators wi...
2024-04-16
1h 03
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Future Of Generative AI Chatbots In Ecommerce With Ashu Dubey Of Gleen AI
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane, the go-to podcast guiding you through the twists and turns of digital retail. I’m your host, Steve Hutt, and today we've got a thrilling episode lined up for you!Joining us in the fast lane is Ashu Dubey, CEO and co-founder of Glean AI, an incredible generative AI platform that’s making waves in the ecommerce world. Ashu is here to reveal the inner workings of a solution that’s not only helping brands maximize profitability but also ensuring efficiency through a unique AI lens.Today, we'll delve...
2024-04-08
30 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
From Unknown Visitor to Loyal Customer: Littledata’s Conversion Strategies With Ed Upton
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane, the go-to podcast for all the tricks and tips you need to accelerate your Shopify brand's growth. Today's episode promises to unveil some critical insights in the ever-evolving world of web tracking and analytics. I'm your host, Steve Hutt, and with me is the astute Ed Upton, co-founder of Littledata, a company that's carving a path through the “cookiepocalypse” and leading the charge in accurate, first-party data analytics.As the digital landscape grapples with the decline of third-party cookies and the rise of user privacy, eCommerce brands are facing a reality where...
2024-04-02
44 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Navigating A Cookie-Less World: Future-Proof Your Ecommerce Strategy With Ben Zettler Of Zettler Digital
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Ben Zettler, the founder and CEO of Zettler Digital, to discuss current digital marketing strategies and tactics that are effective for DTC brands. Ben, an expert with Klaviyo, will share insights on building brands and enhancing customer engagement. We'll talk about list building, opt-in processes, and using incentives in marketing. Additionally, we'll examine changes in data management, the effects of iOS updates, and how to adapt to a cookie-less world.As we explore Ben's journey with Shopify and his rise to becoming a Plus...
2024-03-12
44 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Unexpected Hero In Ecommerce: Noibu's Game-Changing Error Fixing Platform With Dan Wardle
Welcome back to another insightful episode of eCommerce Fastlane, your pitstop for learning, growing, and thriving in the fast-paced world of online retail. I'm your host, Steve Hutt, and as always, thank you for tuning in.Today, in episode 322, we'll be diving deep into the high-stakes universe of eCommerce optimization with a very special guest. Joining us is Dan Wardle, VP of sales at Noibu, a revolutionary platform dedicated to enhancing your online store's performance from under the hood.If you've ever been curious about how technical snags in your eCommerce site could...
2024-03-05
30 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Profit-Boosting Power Of Claiming Refunds On Late Deliveries With Matt Lessard Of Buster Fetcher
In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, Steve Hutt sits down with Matt Lessard, co-founder of Buster Fetcher, to dive deep into the world of logistics and how brands are claiming refunds for late package deliveries.Matt shares insights into Buster Fetcher's solutions for automating the process of claiming refunds and discusses the importance of holding carriers accountable for late deliveries. They also touch on the future of the Buster Fetcher brand and its service offerings for the logistics industry. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the value of automated refund processes and share tips for effectively managing...
2024-02-21
33 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Bloomreach and Ecommerce Evolution: AI-Powered Personalization for Exceptional Customer Experiences With Raj De Datta Of Bloomreach
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane! In today's episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by a special guest, Raj De Datta, the CEO and co-founder of Bloomreach.Together, they discuss the world of AI and its impact on ecommerce, sharing insights on how AI can enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. They discussed the challenges and potential solutions related to AI, the evolution and benefits of using Bloomreach, and the importance of personalized shopping experiences.Raj also shared his entrepreneurial journey, his book "Digital Seeker," and how Bloomreach is revolutionizing personalized...
2024-01-23
32 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Revolutionizing Customer Acquisition: SimplicityDX's Impact on Shopify Marketing Efficiency With Charles Nicholls
Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane, where we're dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and brands thrive in the world of ecommerce.In today's episode, we're joined by Charles Nicholls, the co-founder and CEO of Simplicity DX, a company focused on reducing customer acquisition costs in the Shopify ecosystem while improving the overall customer experience. Charles discusses the challenges faced by brands in the ever-evolving digital landscape and explores how Simplicity DX addresses these issues.From the impact of Apple's privacy policy on customer targeting to the growing influence of social media in product discovery and...
2024-01-23
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Affordable Influence: How MavenReach is Democratizing Brand Awareness With Esther Kim
On today's episode of eCommerce Fastlane, host Steve Hutt dives into the world of influencer marketing with Esther Kim, the CEO of Maven Reach.Esther shares her insights and expertise in micro influencer marketing and how Maven Reach is changing the game for direct-to-consumer brands. She reveals the importance of authenticity and connection in influencer marketing, and dispels some common myths in the industry.Esther also shares a real-life success story of a Shopify brand that experienced significant revenue growth through Maven Reach's influencer campaigns. Finally, Esther is offering an exclusive deal for eCommerce...
2024-01-23
28 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Chase Harmer's Wishes: Crafting a New Narrative in Charitable Giving
In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, host Steve Hutt welcomes Chase Harmer, founder of Wishes, a platform revolutionizing charitable giving and transparency in donations.Chase shares his entrepreneurial journey and invaluable lessons learned, emphasizing the significance of successful and replicable processes in business operations. He unpacks Wishes' unique features, including tax deductibility, cash back incentives, and transparency, positioning it as a powerful tool for e-commerce brands looking to incorporate charitable options into their business. Also discussed are Wishes' upcoming expansion plans, its differentiation from competitors like GoFundMe, and its potential to disrupt the industry. ...
2024-01-23
31 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How To Offer Amazon Prime Style Shipping On Your Shopify Store With Manish Chowdhary Of Cahoot
In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, host Steve Hutt welcomes Manish Chowdhary, the founder and CEO of Cahoot, an innovative ecommerce order fulfillment and multichannel platform.Manish shares the founding story of Cahoot and its mission to optimize commerce and save time and money for merchants and consumers. He discusses how Cahoot's technology, driven by generative AI and ChatGPT, is revolutionizing the ecommerce fulfillment landscape, making decisions faster, smarter, and proactively identifying and rectifying errors. The episode dives into Cahoot's unique approach and business model, offering solutions for affordable, fast delivery, omnichannel fulfillment, and international shipping.
2024-01-23
48 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Speed Sells: How Turbocharging Your Shopify Site Can Skyrocket Profits With Daren Limas Of Nostra
In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, host Steve Hutt is joined by Daren Limas, VP of Nostra, to discuss the crucial topic of website speed optimization for Shopify brands. Nostra's pioneering Edge Delivery Engine is at the forefront of this discussion, with a focus on server-side optimization and its profound impact on site speed and user experience. The conversation covers the evolution of Nostra's core product, its comparison with other speed optimization tools, and its remarkable success stories with brands like Beachwaver. Together, they explore the challenges of site optimization, the significance of speed during peak seasons, and how...
2024-01-23
45 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopify's Silent Salesperson: How Alia Educates And Converts With Cory Gill Of Alia
Welcome to the latest episode of eCommerce Fastlane! In this episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by Cory Gill, co-founder of Aliyah, to explore the world of gamification, customer education, and brand storytelling in the Shopify ecosystem.They discuss the significance of leveraging first-party data, marketing strategies for upcoming events like BFCM and Q4, and the impact of customer retention and brand affiliation on the success of direct-to-consumer businesses. Cory shares valuable insights into the power of educational incentivization, integration with email marketing apps, and the unique value proposition of Aliyah. If you're a Shopify-powered business...
2023-12-01
33 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Say Goodbye To Address Collection Hassles! Shopify Gipht App Is Here With Jean Ginsberg
Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane, the podcast show that brings you the latest strategies, platforms, and Shopify apps to help you build and scale your thriving ecommerce business.In today's episode, we have Jean Ginsberg, the founder and CEO of The Gipht App, a Shopify app revolutionizing corporate gifting.With the holiday season upon us, Jean shares how her app solves the pain points of collecting shipping addresses and ensures that gifts are successfully delivered.She also dives into the app's features, including bulk gifting, and highlights how user feedback has...
2023-11-27
15 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Enhance Your Shopify Store And Unlock High-Converting Pages Using AI With Chris Koh Of GemPages
In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Chris Koh, the Founder & CEO of GemPages.GemPages is a top Shopify app builder that has revolutionized page creation using AI. Their powerful platform empowers users to create stunning landing pages, quickstart marketing campaigns, and design the whole storefront without the need for complex coding.GemPages solves the customization limitations of some Shopify themes, allowing merchants to build high-converting Shopify pages that enhance the selling experience. With intuitive drag-and-drop features and integration with popular apps, GemPages offers a comprehensive set of tools to cater...
2023-10-09
10 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The New Wave Of AI In Reducing Shopify Bounce Rates With Liam Patterson Of Bidnamic
On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I has a great chat with Liam Patterson the co-founder and CEO from Bidnamic a marketing technology company specializing in increasing revenue and profit from Google Shopping campaigns. Some key takeaways from the episode:How the placement of products on Google Shopping influence click-through rates and overall sales.The key factors that determine the top position on Google Shopping and why is it so important for retailers.What challenges merchants face when it comes to reducing bounce rates and improving conversions on Google Shopping.The strategies Bidnamic uses to improve...
2023-07-09
54 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Beyond Selling: Transforming Shopify Stores Into Passive Income Streams With Seijin Jung Of OpenStore
On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I enjoyed chatting with Seijin Jung from OpenStore.Seijin is responsible for marketing more than 40 DTC Shopify brands. He shares critical insights gained over a decade in tech and consumer marketing from Udemy, Facebook, and AngelList.OpenStore aims to create new opportunities for Shopify founders by providing the fastest and easiest way to sell their businesses. The company recently launched an offering called OpenStore Drive - a service that lets Shopify store owners turn their stores into passive income. OpenStore Drive provides a flexible alternative for founders...
2023-07-02
44 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Compounding Effect Of Ecommerce SEO: Building Relevancy And Authority With Josh George Of ClickSlice
In the latest episode of the eCommerceFastlane Podcast, I had the pleasure of having a great discussion with Josh George, founder of ClickSlice. We discussed how to get your Shopify store onto the first page of Google through ecommerce SEO. He shares a success story of a men's shaving products brand that saw a 73% increase in orders and over 60 keywords ranking on the first page after a bespoke SEO campaign.The episode emphasizes the importance of organic traffic, especially as relying solely on paid ads becomes riskier. It also highlights the complexity of the Google algorithm and...
2023-05-09
47 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Next Generation Automation Enhances Brand Performance And Conversion With Erik Christiansen Of Justuno
Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane, the podcast where we delve into the world of eCommerce and digital marketing to bring you the latest insights and strategies for success in the online retail space. In this episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by Erik Christiansen, CEO of Justuno, a leading conversion automation platform.Steve and Erik discuss the challenges and opportunities facing digital marketers today, and they explore the power of leveraging consumer data, integrating technology platforms, and creating personalized customer experiences. Tune in as they share their expertise, offer valuable insights, and provide a special discount code...
2023-05-07
44 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Improve Your Shopify Store Paid Social Performance With Dave Bunce Of HawkeAI
In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Dave Bunce, the President of Hawke.aiHawkeAI provides comprehensive, easy-to-read dashboards that compile and transform your marketing data for more efficient analysis and insight. It can identify potential issues and provide benchmarking statistics, ensuring you can address problems before they escalate.With HawkeAI's powerful analysis tools, you can save time and make informed, intelligent decisions - optimizing spend between platforms, benchmarking performance, and reviewing automated suggestions.Enjoy the benefits of today's ecommerce podcast and learn how to increase your Shopify st...
2023-04-09
43 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Marketing Attribution Is Broken For Shopify Stores. Here’s How To Fix It With Pavel Petrinich Of SegmentStream
In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Pavel Petrinich the Co-Founder and CRO of SegmentStream.SegmentStream is a Conversion Modelling Platform that helps e-commerce & D2C brands drive more sales by providing them with real-time marketing attribution insights. Marketers rely on attribution data to make informed budget allocation decisions, while ad platforms like Google and Facebook Ads use this information to optimize their auto-bidding and targeting algorithms. However, current analytics tools can no longer provide accurate and timely attribution insights due to modern cookie restrictions and complex customer journeys that involve multiple browsers and de...
2023-02-26
56 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Supercharge Your Shopify Store Through High-Converting Landing Pages With Yuxin Zhu Of Replo
In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Yuxin Zhu the Co-founder of Replo.Replo is a visual web development platform that allows teams to create beautiful high-performance landing pages on Shopify, without the need for developers. They are light years ahead of other page builders when it comes to customization and page speed. They have a library of hundreds of proven landing pages and sections that anyone can use, as well as certified Experts who can help build new pages in just a few days.Design is a co...
2023-02-23
45 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopify Stores Can Now Say Goodbye To Affiliate Links And Discount Codes With Anders Bill and Andy Cloyd Of Superfiliate
In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guests are Anders Bill and Andy Cloyd of Superfiliate.Superfiliate is a platform that automates the creation of personalized storefronts for a Shopify brand's best customers and creators to get the most out of their word of mouth programs. These personalized storefronts give Superfiliates access to a brand's best media content, while also allowing them to customize their storefronts with their own user-generated content, reviews and favorite products. Most referral and influencer programs drive shoppers to a homepage or product page that totally cu...
2023-02-12
42 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopify Stores Are Exploiting A Massively Profitable Direct Mail Channel At Scale With Dave Fink Of Postie
In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Dave Fink, the Founder and CEO of Postie.com.Dave Fink thinks the best kept secret in marketing is hiding where you least expect it — your mailbox. Over a 20-year career he’s generated hundreds of millions of dollars in ad revenue, powered viral sensations like Dollar Shave Club, and helped launch celebrity startups for Jessica Simpson, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Kate Bosworth. Now as founder and CEO of Postie, he’s out to reinvent direct mail marketing for a digital world. Building a succes...
2023-01-31
41 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Advertising Is Dead: How Modern Shopify Brands Are Staying Alive Through Partnerships With Cristy Ebert Garcia Of Impact.com
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Cristy Ebert Garcia, the CMO from Impact.com. They are a partnership management platform that helps businesses of all sizes grow revenue through the partnership channel.Today, the consumer is in the driver's seat. They’ve taken matters into their own hands and no longer make unilateral decisions based on ads; in fact, 96% of consumers don’t even trust ads. They want to source real information about products they’re interested in, and they want to source this information from people or publications, or influencers they trust.
2022-11-15
44 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Breaking Down The Barriers To Best-in-Class Experiences For Shopify SMBs With Eduardo Lopez-Soriano Of UPS Capital
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Eduardo Lopez-Soriano, the Vice President of Marketing for UPS Capital. He’s part of the team responsible for the InsureShield Shipping App for Shopify stores.UPS Capital is the shipping experience and insurance division of UPS. We leverage 100+ years of supply chain expertise to help our customers anticipate and overcome shipping setbacks, including protecting against emerging risks, such as porch piracy. We know that shipping is about much more than moving merchandise – it’s a critical touchpoint in the customer experience, often a business’s last chance to make a...
2022-11-13
46 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Try-Before-You-Buy Shopify App Increases Sales, Trust, And Loyalty With Benjamin Davis Of TryNow
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Benjamin Davis the Founder and CEO of TryNow. They are the connected solution that helps Shopify merchants to launch a Try Before You Buy program.Ben saw the transformational growth potential that a TBYB program unlocks, but also saw the complexities of building a program from scratch. TryNow offers try-before-you-buy software so all Shopify merchants can experience a transformational growth, without added risk or operational complexity. With Amazon letting their Prime customers shop in this way, there's never been a better time to differentiate your ecommerce store wit...
2022-10-30
36 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Effective Ecommerce Digital Marketing Strategies For BFCM With Richard Hexter Of Electric Orange
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Richard Hexter, the Director of Partnerships and Digital from Electric Orange Creative. They are a Digital Marketing Agency that helps Shopify ecommerce businesses scale profitably.Profitably GROW and SCALE your Shopify business with the resources mentioned in today's ecommerce podcast episode.Have any questions or comments about this episode? You can reach us at hello@ecommercefastlane.com or through any of our social channels. We love hearing from our listeners!Looking to profitably grow and scale revenue for your Shopify ecommerce stor...
2022-10-22
41 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Biggest Bookkeeping Mistakes Shopify Ecommerce Sellers Make With Nathan Hirsch Of EcomBalance
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Nathan Hirsch the CEO and Co-Founder from EcomBalance. They are a monthly bookkeeping service that helps Shopify ecommerce brands and marketplace sellers master their finances.Profitably GROW and SCALE your Shopify store with the resources mentioned in today's ecommerce podcast episode.Have any questions or comments about this episode? You can reach us at hello@ecommercefastlane.com or through any of our social channels. We love hearing from our listeners!Looking to profitably grow and scale revenue for your Shopify store? Cli...
2022-08-24
37 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Find Your Next Customer By Joining The Shared Audience Network With Daniel Debow Of Shopify
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Daniel Debow from Shopify. They recently launched a new product called Shopify Audiences.In recent years, regulatory and commercial privacy changes have affected how merchants can find new customers. Merchants were finding it hard to adapt to these changes while advertising costs (CPMs) increased as much as 300%. This was a problem Shopify needed to fix!Through Audiences they have created an opt-in merchant network to share data anonymously, and lower advertising costs. Merchants on the network are now able to build an audience list di...
2022-08-20
44 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
8-Figure Ecommerce Marketer Reveals The Trojan Horse Method With Jason K. Williamson Of Optimonk
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Jason K Williamson the Founder of E2.Agency and the developer of The Trojan Horse Method.Jason specializes in ecommerce email and SMS marketing by helping Shopify merchants maximize their existing traffic and to explode their profits with retention marketing.Profitably GROW and SCALE your Shopify store with the resources mentioned in today's ecommerce podcast episode.Have any questions or comments about this episode? You can reach us at hello@ecommercefastlane.com or through any of our social channels. We love hearing fr...
2022-07-05
1h 11
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Create An Exceptional Order Experience For Your Shopify Business To Drastically Impact Conversions And Profitability With Akhilesh Srivastava Of Fenix Commerce
In today’s Shopify ecommerce podcast, my guest is Akhilesh Srivastava the Founder and CEO from Fenix Commerce. They are a SaaS platform that helps eCommerce retailers provide an amazon like delivery experience.Consumer expectations around shipping are changing. The number one reason consumers don’t buy from your Shopify store is related to shipping. In order to gain material advantage retailers need to provide fast, cheap and on-time shipping options. To help Shopify brands deliver a better customer experience Fenix Commerce have built an ecommerce delivery operations system that utilizes upstream data and A...
2022-06-19
56 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Why Shopify Store Customers Are Demanding Voice Support With Gianna Scorsone Of Aircall
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is Gianna Scorsone the GM and Head of North America from Aircall. They are a cloud-based business phone solution for ecommerce brands. They enable Shopify brands to connect more genuinely, consistently, and effectively with their customers by providing past context to conversations. They serve anyone who needs a voice channel powered with integrations of over 100 tools and platforms, including Shopify.They are turning the voice channel from a black box that requires manual review of recordings or live note taking into a smart, AI-enabled channel. They really are making it...
2022-05-22
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Leverage The Largest B2B Ecommerce Ecosystem To Grow Your Shopify Brand With Min Yang of Alibaba
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is Min Yang, the Director of Buyer Operation and Partnership at Alibaba.comNearly two decades of change took place in the past two years, as Shopify business owners realized that getting digital is no longer a good-to-have, but a must-have. Alibaba.com, the global business-to-business ecommerce marketplace, facilitates digital sourcing and selling amongst more than 20 million business buyers and over 200,000 manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors, from all corners of the world.Min Yang joins us to discuss how Shopify sellers can tap into this global ecosystem to ex...
2022-05-01
39 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
A Mobile App For Your Shopify Brand Will Boost Retention And Customer Loyalty In 2022 With Sina Mobasser Of Tapcart
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is Sina Mobasser, the Co-founder and COO of Tapcart. Tapcart is a mobile solution that helps Shopify-powered ecommerce brands to launch a mobile app with zero coding required. Their technology creates a powerful new sales and marketing channel for Shopify brands and a seamless mobile experience that shoppers love. We cover many issues that Shopify brands face today like:Rising advertising and acquisition costs.Dependency on the always-changing algorithms.Tactical action steps to stay ahead in the ecommerce ecosystem.You can also get today's Shopify ecom...
2022-05-01
55 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Improve Your Shopify Online Experience, Reduce Cart Abandonment, And Increase Conversions With Danny Wajcman Of Lucky Orange
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is Danny Wajcman, the Co-Founder and COO of Lucky Orange. They’re a conversion rate optimization platform that helps Shopify merchants reduce cart abandonment and grow sales by understanding visitors’ behavior in their Shopify store. They are Shopify Plus technology partner, which means they have the privacy and scale to assist all brands on Shopify. Let's jump in a learn more!You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show notes, full transcripts, links, resources, and actionable DTC marketing strategies, including tips to fast-track the growth and profitability of your Sh...
2022-04-11
43 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Build Trust And Completely Remove Checkout Hesitancy For Your Shopify Brand With Jack Bloomfield Of Disputify
In today’s episode, my guest is Jack Bloomfield the Founder and CEO of Disputify.They are redefining the ecommerce status quo by empowering Shopify merchants to offer instant refunds, make smarter refund decisions, and to remove product uncertainty at checkout.Through a 15-second Shopify integration, instant refunds are promoted on the product page and have proven to drive a 22%+ increase in conversions, paired with deep insights on customer behavior also are delivered at the transaction and at the point of refund request.You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show notes, fu...
2022-04-09
36 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Segment Shopify Store Customers By Social Influence And Develop Email And SMS Campaigns For Micro-Influencer Marketing With Brett Bernstein Of Gatsby
In today’s episode, my guest is Brett Bernstein the CEO and Co-Founder of Gatsby, a Shopify influencer app.They help ecommerce marketers to scale their micro-influencer and ambassador programs directly inside Klaviyo, Gorgias, Yotpo, Omnisend, and more.This is an excellent conversation with tons of learnings on how to scale influencers and brand ambassadors with your Shopify-powered store.You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show notes, full transcripts, links, resources, and actionable DTC marketing strategies, including tips to fast-track the growth and profitability of your Shopify ecommerce business.LE...
2022-04-03
29 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Healthy Shopify Ecommerce Growth: Why You Need It And How to Achieve It With Ken Ott Of Metacake
In today’s episode, my guest is Ken Ott the Co-Founder of Metacake, a Shopify Plus Agency Partner.They’re an ecommerce growth team that helps Shopify brands of all sizes to achieve healthy, long-lasting business growth.For over 10 years they’ve helped some of the most influential brands in the world.Its mission is to help grow brands that matter. Brands that have a positive impact simply by creating great products and operating a great business.You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show notes, full transcripts, links, resources, and ac...
2022-03-30
52 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
New Data-Driven UX For Your Shopify Store For An Improved Conversion Rate With Peter Szalontay Of Datamilk
In today’s episode, my guest is Peter Szalontay the Founder & CEO of DataMilk.aiThey are a no-code UX optimization tool that helps build AI-driven UX optimization for Shopify brands.With their platform, a Shopify store can start growing revenue in an hour without the need for technical resources. It optimizes the core user experience on your ecommerce site, with the goal to create the right experience for each user at each moment. It ultimately maximizes revenue from each visitor and shopping session.You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show no...
2022-03-27
38 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Successful Shopify Stores Have Customer Experience As Their Cornerstone For Customer Acquisition And Customer Retention With Adam Pearce Of Blend Commerce
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is Adam Pearce the Co-founder & CEO of Blend Commerce. They’re an on-demand digital team focused on helping Shopify brands to grow and scale.They have experts in many areas that a DTC Shopify brand needs including CX Designers, Front & Backend Developers, Conversion Rate Consultants, Growth Marketers, and Strategy Consultants.They offer a Shopify business the right amount of capacity not only to maintain an ecommerce store but to also improve the business outcomes month-over-month.Let’s learn more about how Blend Commerce has created a parad...
2022-03-13
45 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopify Brands Can Now Acquire New Customers Without Expensive Acquisition Costs With David Perry Of Carro
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is David Perry the CEO of Carro. They are an amazing Shopify app and platform that introduces brands to the social media influencers that love them.With over seven million introductions later, Carro now also helps Shopify online stores to build incredible partnerships with other brands they love.Over 35,000 Shopify businesses have installed Carro as a sales channel in Shopify and are now truly living up to their mission to help direct-to-consumer (DTC) Shopify brands “Sell More, Together.”You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast sh...
2022-03-13
53 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Incredible Two Hour Delivery Option For Your Shopify Powered Store With Ben Jones Of Ohi
In today’s Shopify eCommerce podcast, my guest is Ben Jones the founder and CEO of Ohi. They are an instant commerce delivery platform that helps DTC and CPG retailers and brands to deliver their products in under two hours, with a more sustainable, carbon-neutral delivery model. This is a great conversation with tons of learnings as brands strive to meet and exceed their customer's expectations.You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show notes, full transcripts, links, resources, and actionable DTC marketing strategies, including tips to fast-track the growth and profitability of your Shopify ecommerce bus...
2022-03-13
38 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How Shopify Stores Can Deliver Personalized Customer Support At Scale With The Right Technologies With GQ Fu of LTVplus
In today’s episode, my guest is GQ Fu, Co-Founder of LTVplus. They provide world-class customer service outsourcing services for Shopify and Shopify Plus brands. Be it 24/7 customer service coverage, dedicated omnichannel customer service, or personalized failed payment recovery, they have highly-trained agents who are ready to support your Shopify brand with tried-and-tested playbooks. If you are struggling with customer service and have revenue lost to failed payments, today's episode will offer the insights and solutions you need.You can also get today's Shopify ecommerce podcast show notes, full transcripts, links, resources, and actionable DTC marketing strategies, inc...
2022-02-24
42 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How iPaas And A Managed Integration Service Can Help Shopify Brands To Scale with Robin Smith of VL OMNI
In today’s episode, my guest is Robin Smith, the CEO, and Co-Founder of VL OMNI. They are an Integration platform for managed iPaaS data integration, that helps empower Shopify businesses to accelerate growth by integrating their systems, channels, partners, and applications together based on their needs.These integrations are point-to-multipoint, meaning data from a single application can be sent to multiple targets in a single workflow, giving your Shopify online business the flexibility to grow without any interruptions or the need to manipulate data at either end of the integration.VL OMNI handles integration pro...
2022-02-22
34 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How To Strengthen Your Shopify Brand With Customers After They Click Purchase With Andrew Chan Of AfterShip
In today’s episode, my guest is Andrew Chan the Co-Founder & CMO of AfterShip. AfterShip is a post-purchase tracking and notification platform for Shopify ecommerce businesses ranging in size from SMB to mid-market to large enterprises. While most ecommerce solutions focus on customer touchpoints up to the moment they click “Purchase,” AfterShip prides itself on strengthening brands’ post-purchase experience including improving the returns process, providing more accurate order arrival data, and streamlining updates to customers after purchase. More and more brands are starting to realize that the post-purchase experience is part of the brand experience and is a m...
2022-02-17
37 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Grow Revenue Between Shopify Direct-To-Consumer And Retail With Mark Yeramian Of Moast
My guest today is Mark Yeramian the Co-Founder of Moast.ioMoast allows Shopify brands to get their products in front of their customers, wherever their customers are shopping from. While the costs of launching a direct-to-consumer brand have come down dramatically, getting retail distribution is still costly and time-consuming. As a result, the segment of consumers that still like to touch and feel products before purchasing online is left largely disregarded. With Moast, Shopify businesses can turn their best customers into ''Hosts'' who hold product meetups with prospective customers, allowing them to see, touch, a...
2022-01-20
35 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Drive More Revenue For Your Shopify Ecommerce Business With Zero-Party Data. Featuring Ben Parr of OctaneAI
In today’s episode, my guest is Ben Parr, the President and Co-Founder of Octane AI. They are the zero-party data marketing platform that’s helping thousands of Shopify and Shopify Plus e-commerce merchants to collect zero-party data and personalize their stores to drive growth.Octane AI is the leading zero-party data marketing platform for Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants like you. This year your business has been hit with major data privacy changes that have fundamentally changed advertising and likely the way you do business. And that’s okay if you know that there is a better...
2022-01-18
38 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The World’s Fastest-Growing Shopify Brands Acquire The Most New Customers Through Referrals
In today’s episode, my guest is Manish Goyal the Founder and CEO of Friendbuy. They are a Referral Marketing Platform that helps Shopify ecommerce merchants to accelerate customer acquisition through referral programs. Referrals are an incredible channel for dynamic business growth. It lowers your customer acquisition costs and increases your customer lifetime value.Let's learn more about expanding your reach and transforming your customers into loyal and engaged brand advocates.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TODAYWhy high growth Shopify brands are leveraging word-of-mouth through scaleable technology.How a well-executed referral pro...
2022-01-03
31 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Discover Your Shopify Brand Insights And Grow Faster With Automated Business Intelligence
In today’s episode, my guest is Yasmin Nozari the Co-Founder and COO from Peel Insights. They are an automated business analysis system built for Shopify brands that are committed to growth.Peel is designed for DTC Shopify brands to quickly understand trends in their business and react to the most promising cohort signals, without the need for any technical skills. They share all the intel Shopify businesses need to sell to more customers and to earn more revenue from existing ones.They provide the daily analysis needed to make growth decisions.WHAT YO...
2022-01-03
29 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Scaling Your Shopify Store Involves A Lot Of Work. There Is A Way To Work Smarter, Not Harder
In today’s episode, my guest is Sara Du the Co-Founder and CEO of Alloy. They are a no-code automation tool that helps Shopify stores to power their growth.By using automated workflows (called recipes), merchants no longer need to hire an assistant or engineer to help run the day-to-day operations.Everything you do can be automated including offload marketing, customer service, shipping, fulfillment, tagging, and other time-consuming tasks so you can focus on growing your brand.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TODAYHow Shopify brands are able to leverage data across the...
2022-01-03
26 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
The Next Wave For Growing A Shopify Brand Is Subscription-First Ecommerce
In today’s episode, my guest is Dileepan Siva the Founder and CEO of Upscribe. They are a subscription solution that helps Shopify eCommerce merchants move beyond managing subscriptions to growing subscribers.The subscription revolution has revolutionized the digital world. But it’s only just started for physical products. You'll learn how Upscribe enables eCommerce merchants to leverage the true power of subscriptions to move beyond recurring transactions to building long-lasting customer relationships based on a subscription-first eCommerce business model.What You Will Learn TodayHow to maximize the next wave of subscription-first ecomm...
2021-08-29
51 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Increase Customer Loyalty And Lifetime Value With Nationwide In-Person Returns
Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Inspiring and educating Shopify-powered brands to navigate and accelerate growth through podcasts and strategic insights. We discuss the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies, evergreen tactics and share a roadmap for you to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue and build lifetime customer loyalty. Rise to the next level by implementing a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform that's being shared today!In today’s episode, my...
2021-08-22
38 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Scale Your Brand Worldwide With Faster And More Affordable Order Fulfillment
Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Inspiring and educating Shopify-powered brands to navigate and accelerate growth through podcasts and strategic insights. We discuss the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies, evergreen tactics and share a roadmap for you to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue and build lifetime customer loyalty. Rise to the next level by implementing a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform that's being shared today!In today’s episode, my...
2021-08-08
34 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How Nimble Shopify Brands Drive More Revenue On Autopilot With Marketing Automation
Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Inspiring and educating Shopify-powered brands to navigate and accelerate growth through podcasts and strategic insights. We discuss the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies, evergreen tactics and share a roadmap for you to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue and build lifetime customer loyalty. Rise to the next level by implementing a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform that's being shared today!In today’s episode, my...
2021-08-03
53 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Accelerate Your Shopify Brands Success Through Automation Delegation Or Elimination
Today's episode is brought to you by Frontend by Shogun, the next-generation eCommerce Experience Platform for modern Shopify brands.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Inspiring and educating Shopify-powered brands to navigate and accelerate growth through podcasts and strategic insights. We discuss the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies, evergreen tactics and share a roadmap for you to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue and build lifetime customer loyalty. Rise to the next level by implementing a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform that's being shared today!In today’s episode, my...
2021-08-02
41 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How To Make Your Shopify Brand Famous By Scaling Your Editorial Coverage
Today's episode is brought to you by Frontend by Shogun, the next-generation eCommerce Experience Platform for modern Shopify brands.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Inspiring and educating Shopify-powered brands to navigate and accelerate growth through podcasts and strategic insights. We discuss the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies, evergreen tactics and share a roadmap for you to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue and build lifetime customer loyalty. Rise to the next level by implementing a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform that's being shared today!In today’s episode, my...
2021-07-26
37 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Get Retention Insights From 23,400 Shopify Subscription Companies And Automate Your Revenue Growth
Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Inspiring and educating Shopify-powered brands to navigate and accelerate growth through podcasts and strategic insights. We discuss the latest cutting-edge marketing strategies, evergreen tactics and share a roadmap for you to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue and build lifetime customer loyalty. Rise to the next level by implementing a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform that's being shared today!In today’s episode, my...
2021-07-14
47 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How To Add Automation To Your Shopify Brand To Improve Efficiency And Boost Revenue
Today's episode is brought to you by Frontend by Shogun, the next-generation eCommerce Experience Platform for modern Shopify brands.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur or brand marketer is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Sara Du the Co-Founder and CEO...
2021-07-09
28 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Speed Matters: The Importance Of Keeping Your Shopify Code Clean And Up To Date
Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur or brand marketer is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Andrew Durot the Founder and CEO...
2021-07-04
45 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Shopify Plus Partner Shares Strategic And Tactical Experience To Grow And Thrive
Today’s episode is brought to you by HiConversion Recommend. Get real-time personalization to spark your Shopify store's growth. Algorithmically launch product recommendations based on the same machine learning technology used at Amazon.com.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In...
2021-06-27
55 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Discover Your Data-Driven Insights And Trends From Shopify, Google, And Facebook
Today’s episode is brought to you by HiConversion Recommend. Get real-time personalization to spark your Shopify store's growth. Algorithmically launch product recommendations based on the same machine learning technology used at Amazon.com.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.
2021-06-17
31 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Improve Your Shopify Conversion Rate Through Unique Mobile Shopping Experiences
Today’s episode is brought to you by Visely, an incredible e-commerce personalization and search solution for Shopify brands.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur or brand marketer is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Bob Braham, the CEO of Famou...
2021-06-16
28 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Scalable Way To Build A Thriving Shopify Business Through Instagram Stories
Today’s episode is brought to you by HiConversion Recommend. Get real-time personalization to spark your Shopify store's growth. Algorithmically launch product recommendations based on the same machine learning technology used at Amazon.com.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.
2021-06-13
31 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Feeding The Content Treadmill: Why Shopify Brands Need To Prioritize Their Content Strategy
Today’s episode is brought to you by Visely, an incredible e-commerce personalization and search solution for Shopify brands.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur or brand marketer is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Liz Giorgi the Co-Founder & CEO of So...
2021-05-29
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Discover The Total Economic Impact Of Partnerships For Your Shopify Brand
Today’s episode is brought to you by HiConversion Recommend. Get real-time personalization to spark your Shopify store's growth. Algorithmically launch product recommendations based on the same machine learning technology used at Amazon.com.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.
2021-05-06
30 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
154: Learn How Future-Focused Shopify Brands Are Thriving Through Differentiated Creative Experiences
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Mark Sandeno the CEO of Experiences. They are a Shopify App that helps any business sell experiences first and enjoy increased product sales in a supporting role to t...
2021-04-30
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
How To Make Your Retention And Customer Lifetime Value Skyrocket For Your Shopify Brand
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is John Chao the Co-Founder of the Data Marketing Platform Segments. They are a self-guided marketing analytics platform that helps Shopify brands increase marketing ROI with 1-click segmentation paired with ac...
2021-04-24
40 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
150: Turning The Traditional Agency Model On It’s Head To Better Serve Shopify DTC Brands
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guests are Eric Dyck, Director of Content Marketing and David Steele, Co-Founder & CEO of Pilothouse Digital. They're a performance paid media agency that helps Shopify DTC brands to grow and...
2021-04-16
46 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
141: Boutique eCommerce Growth Agency Smashes Store-Level ROAS, Revenue And Profit For Shopify Brands
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Justin Gecevicius the Co-Founder of AdKings. They are a Specialized Boutique eCommerce Agency that helps Shopify brands to drive revenue from $50K to 500K+ /month and then assi...
2021-03-14
1h 02
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
138: Unlock The Hidden Value In Your Shopify Data With Actionable AI-Powered Customer Retention Strategies
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Alex Jost the Founder of RetentionX. They are an Analytics App that helps Shopify merchants leverage the power of their store data into clear actions for growth.
2021-03-04
26 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
134: Join Over 13,000+ Shopify Brands Increasing Revenue With An All-In-One Marketing Platform
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Polina Kulikova from Growave. They are the all-in-one marketing platform for Shopify brands that helps them reach, engage, and convert their customers. Their platform helps build social proof...
2021-02-18
34 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
131: Speed Matters To Your Bottom Line. Accelerate Your Shopify Store Through Speed-as-a-Service
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Jacob Loveless, Co-Founder at Edgemesh. Faster Shopify stores convert more users, have better search ranking and dramatically lower bounce rates.Advanced 'pre-cache' technology helps your cust...
2021-02-09
37 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
Ecommerce Fraud Is No Joke For A Shopify Brand, Neither Is A False Positive
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.My guest in today’s episode is David Fletcher the Sr. VP of Sales from ClearSale. They are a Fraud Prevention Company that helps Shopify merchants not only fight fraud but increase revenue by approving more or...
2021-02-05
49 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
128: Shopify Agency Partner Reveals A Proven Roadmap To Success In Ecommerce
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.My guest in today’s episode is Chase Clymer, Shopify Expert and Agency Owner from Electric Eye. He and his team create Shopify-powered sales machines from strategic design, development, and marketing decisions.He i...
2021-01-28
47 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
116: Make Your Shopify Store Faster For Customer Experience And Conversions
Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.A 1-second decrease in load speed can increase conversions by 1% – 7%. The case studies prove it!My guest in today’s episode is Joe Lannen the Founder and CTO from Speedboostr. They offer ecommer...
2020-11-20
45 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
69: eCommerce Fastlane's 2019 Epic Black Friday Shopify App Deals
"Who says, Black Friday Deals should only be for consumers?"As a Shopify business owner or marketer, you deserve to get in on the action and score some amazing app deals to help your brand grow and scale this holiday season! ...and that's exactly what you're going to get access to today!THE SETUPA survey was sent out to Shopify Experts, Shopify Plus Experts, Agency Partners, and Ecommerce Professionals to share the best Shopify Apps and Marketing Platforms they consistently recommend to their clients and m...
2019-11-14
07 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
47: Learn What The Wayfair Decision By The Supreme Court Means For Your Shopify Business
Today I’m chatting with Mark Faggiano, CEO of TaxJar, a leading technology for Shopify eCommerce businesses to manage sales tax.TaxJar seeks to make eCommerce easier for everyone by helping merchants spend less time on sales tax to focus on growing the businesses they love.What You Will Learn Today…How you can accurately and easily automate sales tax for your Shopify storeWhat the Wayfair decision by the Supreme Court means for your businessHow to determine in what states you have to collect sales taxHow to manage sales across multiple channelsManaging the...
2019-06-11
43 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
45: Shopify Plus Agency Partner Shares Their Organic And Paid Traffic Tactics For 2019
On today's episode, I’m chatting with Ron Dod, Co-founder, and CMO of Visiture. They are a Shopify Plus Agency Partner that is focused on helping eCommerce companies grow their brand online and increase the bottom line.Through an omnichannel marketing approach, they incorporate web design, development, conversion rate optimization, Google shopping campaigns, SEO, content marketing, social ads and more….They help Shopify brand to gain more market share, loyalty, and growth.Lot’s of gold nuggets shared in this episode that you can apply to your Shopify business today!
2019-05-28
41 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
44: Selling Wholesale On Shopify Just Got A Whole Lot Easier
On today's episode, I’m chatting with Aidan Mattrick from Pixel Union. They are a triple threat when it comes to Shopify Partners. They are one of the top premium theme developers, they’re a Shopify Agency partner who has helped design and launch 1000’s of digital brands, and they are also a Shopify App partner, with 6 apps in the Shopify App store. We chat about one today called: Wholesale ClubAccording to a 2019 eCommerce Market Report, transactions in the United States processed through B2B ecommerce sites, log-in portals and online marketplaces grew 11% in 2018 to reach...
2019-05-22
38 min
eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection
NEW SHOW: eCommerce Fastlane with Steve Hutt
Welcome to Episode Zero! This is an introduction to me and the eCommerce Fastlane Podcast. The purpose of this first episode is to share some context of my entrepreneurial journey in eCommerce for the past 18 years…and more importantly, setting the stage for future episodes how you can leverage my experience and those of my expert guests in order to build brand awareness, conversions, and brand loyalty with your online store Powered by Shopify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-11
16 min