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And he’s brutally honest about what worked…and what he’d never do again.They cover:– Why more money won’t fix messy operations– The real risks of seller-based financing (hello, margin drain)2025-06-201h 00eCom Collab Club Podcast - The eCommerce Podcast for DTC BusinessesHow to Start, Scale & Sell Without Sacrificing Your SoulWhat makes a business truly valuable – and what quietly destroys your shot at a clean exit?In this episode, Elizabeth Gooch MBE joins Adam and Pete to unpack what it really takes to grow, scale and sell a company that investors actually want to buy.She’s built a global tech brand, listed it on the London stock exchange, and now mentors founders who want to do the same – without falling into the usual traps.They cover:– The biggest mistakes founders make when chasi...2025-06-061h 05eCom Collab Club Podcast - The eCommerce Podcast for DTC BusinessesBuild trust beyond the usual growth hacksHow do you turn browsers into loyal fans without a playbook full of tactics?In this episode, Finula Crowe, founder of New Day Originals, joins Rich Evans (standing in for Pete and Adam) to talk about building a fashion brand that’s rooted in real values, community, and story – not smoke and mirrors.They cover:– Why raw, real UGC builds more trust than glossy ads– What most brands get wrong about social proof– How Finula turned one lockdown idea into a cult-favourite, eco-led label– Why trust is the real conversi...2025-05-301h 10eCom Collab Club Podcast - The eCommerce Podcast for DTC Businesses15% More Revenue Without More Ads? Yep, It’s WhatsApp.What actually drives conversions beyond the inbox?And what’s the right way to use WhatsApp without getting ghosted?In this episode, GoKwik's Chief Revenue Officer, Abhishek Chandra, joins Adam and Pete to unpack how DTC brands are turning WhatsApp into a proper revenue channel (not a spammy afterthought).They cover:– Why email and SMS are quietly losing their punch– How to use WhatsApp to recover 15–20% of abandoned carts– The flows that actually convert (and how to avoid rookie mistakes)– When bots make sense — and how to kee...2025-05-231h 03eCom Collab Club Podcast - The eCommerce Podcast for DTC BusinessesReducing eCommerce Friction – No Site Rebuild RequiredWhat actually slows customers down on their path to purchase? 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In this episode, Adam Pearce chats with Blake Bull from Finspire Finance to break down how to fund your brand the right way — whether you're scaling fast or just trying to stay afloat.They cover:– When funding becomes a must-have, not a nice-to-have– Debt vs equity vs revenue-based: what’s right for you– What lenders actually look for (and what they hate)– Hidden costs, cashflow killers & “wish I’d known” mo...2025-05-161h 01eCom Collab Club Podcast - The eCommerce Podcast for DTC BusinessesShopify × ChatGPT Just Made the Post-Purchase Experience Matter More Than Ever | eCom Collab Club 14Peter Gardner sits down with Rich Evans to unpack the shockwave caused by the Shopify’s and ChatGPT integration. The pair explain why the moments after checkout have suddenly become prime real estate, how AI is rewriting the acquisition playbook, and which tools are already winning extra revenue for smart brands. You will hear plain-spoken stories, battle scars, and a step-by-step plan you can swipe today.Time-Stamped Chapters0:00 Intro and why post-purchase got a promotion3:05 How Shopify’s x ChatGPT changes buyer expectations8:20 The 30-minute to 48-hour “second-sale” window explained13:40 Order Editing: turning address panic into higher AOV18:30 Using AI promp...2025-05-061h 16
The Business Spotlight SeriesEMBEDDING WITH CLIENTS BEYONE TRANSACTIONS | With Adam Pearce and Sonali Nigam | The Business SpotlightIn this episode of Business Spotlight, host Sonali Nigam speaks with Adam Pearce, founder of Blend Commerce, about the power of building meaningful client relationships. Adam shares his approach to treating clients as true team members rather than viewing them through a transactional lens. Learn how embedding deeply with clients can drive long-term success, mutual trust, and a collaborative business culture. If you’re looking to elevate your client relationships and enhance loyalty, this episode is packed with valuable insights.Subscribe for more conversations with leaders who redefine business growth and client success.#BusinessSpotlight #ClientRelationships #Bl...2024-12-0511 min
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2021-02-2330 min
Business of eCommerceProven Strategies to Increase Revenue Using Email Marketing (E149)Adam PearceCo-founder and CEO of Blend Commerce
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https://blendcommerce.com/https://www.facebook.com/BlendCommercehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adampearceblendcommerce/
Transcript:
Charles (00:00):
In this episode of the Business of eCommerce I talked with Adam Pearce about proven strategies to increase revenue using email. This is a business e-commerce episode, 149. Welcome to the business. E-Commerce the show that helps e-commerce retailers start launch and grow their e-commerce business. I'm your...2020-11-2439 min