Andrew Potkewitz

The Modern Retail Podcast | How Grove Collaborative revamped its business model to focus on profitability

Grove Collaborative thinks it has found the way to become the Chewy of sustainable home products. The company has been around since 2012 but has gone through many iterations. For years, it was focused on being a subscription service that delivered curated baskets of its products — such as paper towels and soaps — to…

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eCommerce Fastlane | Unlock Explosive E-commerce Growth With Rapid 2X

Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Sabir Semerkant, founder of Growth by Sabir. In this exciting episode, we’re diving deep into powerful strategies to supercharge your online store, just in time for the incredibly important Q4 holiday season. Sabir, a seasoned expert in eCommerce growth, shares his invaluable insights on…

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The Ecommerce Playbook | The Addiction to Growth: Why Entrepreneurs Avoid Paying Themselves

In this episode Richard and Taylor, dive deep into the often overlooked challenge of business goal setting and shareholder value. Why do so many entrepreneurs fail to pay themselves, even when their businesses are thriving? Taylor shares his insights on the cultural norms, financial misconceptions, and psychological traps that keep business owners stuck in a…

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Commerce Famous Podcast | 028 | Eric Erway | Lessons from Magento: product, shipping, and innovation

In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks chats with Eric Erway, Vice President of Product at ShipperHQ, and a former Magento product leader. Eric brings his wealth of experience from his time at Dell, Magento, and Cart.com to explore the intricacies of ecommerce logistics and fulfillment.
They dive deep into how ShipperHQ is transforming the shipping experience by providing merchants with powerful tools to optimize shipping costs, offer real-time rates, and streamline the customer experience. Eric shares insights into how advanced analytics, dimensional packing, and carrier backup rates are helping businesses save money and meet customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated world.
Tune in to hear about Eric’s career journey, the future of ecommerce logistics, and how data-driven decisions are reshaping the shipping landscape for merchants worldwide.
Commerce Famous is proudly presented by Shopware, the leading open commerce platform for all your B2C and B2B needs. Find out more at: www.shopware.com/en/

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The Modern Retail Podcast | Rundown: American Eagle sues Amazon, Grove Collaborative’ cash infusion and Stitch Fix’s path to profitability

On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the editorial team starts by discussing a new lawsuit filed by American Eagle against Amazon, in which the retailer alleges that counterfeit versions of its Aerie products are being listed on Amazon. Meanwhile, publicly traded e-commerce startups Grove Collaborative and Stitch Fix have provided updates on their latest progress…

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Maximizing Black Friday Sales: Data-Driven Discounting Strategies

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the latest Black Friday trends for 2024. Join Richard and Taylor as they break down the key data from our Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer database. We’ll discuss the rising discount rates, creative offer strategies, and how macroeconomic trends are shaping this year’s ecommerce landscape. Whether you’re a brand…

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The ASOM Pod | EP17: Remote vs. Hybrid vs. In-Office — The Great Debate!

Subscribe to our newsletter! We drop weekly hot takes, totally unfiltered. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asompod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to Gorgias for sponsoring the pod. The #1 eCommerce Customer Experience platform designed to give brands the tools to create amazing customer experiences to grow your online store. Learn more at https://www.gorgias.com. Thank you to Recharge for sponsoring…

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The Modern Retail Podcast | How Soccer.com is capitalizing on U.S. soccer fever

Soccer is having a moment, and that has meant online destinations like Soccer.com are seeing newfound growth. But according to Soccer.com CEO Mike Moylan, this has been a long time coming. When Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami last year, bringing the Argentinian soccer star to the United States, it was clear that the sport…

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eCommerce Evolution | Episode 295 – Direct Mail Revival: The Untapped Acquisition Channel for DTC Growth

In this episode of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast, Brett Curry is joined by Michael Epstein to discuss the resurgence of direct mail as a powerful tool for eCommerce growth They explore how direct mail is driving retention, building customer loyalty, and even serving as a successful acquisition strategy when used effectively. Throughout, Michael debunks common…

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eCommerce Fastlane | Aligning People, Processes, And Systems: Ecommerce Scaling Strategies With Melissa Coventry

Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Melissa Coventry the VP of Operations RoseSkinCo. In this episode, Melissa shares her know-how on tackling the big three challenges that new companies face… Not enough money Not enough people Not enough time Melissa shares the strategies for managing rapid growth, aligning people, processes,…

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