Honest Ecommerce

Hosted ByChase Clymer

Honest Ecommerce is in the top 5% of podcasts and has been one of Shopify's picks for best business podcasts for years. Shopify Expert Chase Clymer and his guests provide online store owners with honest, actionable advice to increase their sales and grow their business.


All Episodes

Honest ECommerce | Turning Customers Into Your Best Marketers | Brandon Horoho | Montana Knife Company

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Brandon Horoho Co-Founder, VP, and CMO of Montana Knife Company (MKC).

We talk about why they started MKC, how it stands out from other knife companies, the story behind their unique VIP program, and the key metrics that drive their business, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Scaling Without Running Out of Cash | Aaron Schwartz | Orita | Bonus Episode

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Aaron Schwartz, a DTC business builder, investor, and advisor to numerous commerce tech companies.

We talk about the most common mistakes DTC brands make, how AI-driven mass customization is creating new challenges, the marketing channels brands are overlooking, how Orita helps brands maximize their customer data, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | From Zero Experience to Ecommerce Success | Johnny Person | Aug11 Co

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Johnny Person, Owner and Operator of Aug11 Co, a brand known for crafting high-quality, perfectly fitting snapback hats.

We talk about the inspiration behind Aug11, the biggest challenges of launching an apparel brand, why learning every aspect of Ecommerce helped Johnny scale, the power of relationship-driven marketing, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Transforming a Simple Idea into a Business | Liam Eriksson | GUY FOX

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Liam Eriksson. Liam is the CEO & Co-Founder of GUY FOX, a men’s fragrance company changing the fragrance industry for the better.

We talk about disrupting the traditional fragrance market, what makes GUY FOX stand out from big-name brands, the biggest challenges of launching a DTC fragrance business, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Finding Elite Talent for Your Ecom Business | Tim Masek | Storetasker | Bonus Episode

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Tim Masek. Tim is a growth operator in the Ecommerce and Ecom enablement space. He currently serves as the CMO at Storetasker, the largest platform to hire high-end Ecommerce talent. Before Storetasker, he founded and sold 1-800-D2C, a platform that helped Ecommerce operators find the best software.

We talk about the future of hiring in Ecommerce, how to grow a talent marketplace, and what the best brands are doing to scale efficiently, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Creating Connection Beyond The Product | Brandi Corbello | Melan

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Brandi Corbello. Brandi is a melanoma survivor and the founder of Melan, a sunscreen brand that’s redefining sun care with a focus on comfort, fun, and giving back to melanoma and skin cancer research.

We talk about Brandi’s journey from cancer survivor to entrepreneur, the challenges of creating a clean sunscreen brand, overcoming setbacks in business, and the lessons she’s learned along the way and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Scaling a Thriving Ecommerce Brand | Allison Herman | Dragonwing

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Allison Herman. Allison is the owner and CEO of Dragonwing, an athletic brand designed for teen and tween girls.

We talk about acquiring and rebranding a business, the challenges of scaling beyond Amazon to direct-to-consumer, the power of networking and partnerships in growing a brand, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Ecommerce Insights: The Power of Customer Conversations | Nick Trueman | WWS | Bonus Episode

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Nick Trueman. Nick is the Director of PPC & SEO Consultancy at Spec Digital and Host of the Winning With Shopify Podcast. With 17 years in PPC and SEO, he’s helped 1,500+ brands scale through search marketing. As founder of Spec Digital, he specializes in Google & Bing ads, CRO, and performance marketing, shaping how major search engines operate along the way.

We talk about maximizing search marketing ROI, common mistakes brands make with paid media, the future of Ecommerce SEO and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Building a Lasting Ecommerce Brand | Heather Florio | Desert Harvest

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Heather Florio. Heather is the second-generation owner and CEO of Desert Harvest, a company leading innovation in sustainable pelvic and sexual health solutions.

We talk about what it’s like to be a woman in business, the challenges and triumphs of leading an industry-changing brand, and what’s next for Desert Harvest’s mission to advance pelvic healthcare and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Driving Retail Success With Powerful Networking | Leo Martinez | eTail Palm Springs | Bonus Episode

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Leo Martinez. Leo is the Program Director of eTail Palm Springs, London, and Toronto, and he curates one of the most influential events in retail.

We talk about the biggest Ecommerce trends shaping 2025, how eTail delivers high-value networking and insights, what first-time attendees need to know to maximize their experience, the role of AI and personalization in modern retail, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Building Confidence Through Authentic Clothing | Vicky Pasche | Dapper Boi

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Vicky Pasche, CEO and Co-Founder of Dapper Boi, a size-inclusive, all-gender apparel brand that’s redefining fashion for every body type.

We talk about building a purpose-driven brand, leveraging social media to create loyal customer relationships, lessons learned from navigating the challenges of fundraising in the fashion industry, how a Shark Tank rejection fueled the growth of a 7-figure brand, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Maximizing ROI on Your Best Product | Wes Horbatuck & Greg Orfe | DRIFTLINE

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Wes Horbatuck and Greg Orfe, founders of Driftline, a watersport apparel brand featured on Shark Tank that’s transforming performance wear with their patented wetsuit-lined boardshorts, Drifties™.

We talk about the challenges of breaking into the apparel industry, Ecommerce strategies for driving website traffic, tips for streamlining your online store, and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Ecommerce Edge: Resilient Growth and Authentic Branding | Kyle Hency | Chubbies | Bonus Episode

On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Kyle Hency. Kyle is the Co-founder & former CEO of Chubbies, Co-founder at Loop Returns & now Co-founder & CEO of GoodDay Software, where he’s redefining ERPs for modern Shopify brands. With years of experience building DTC brands and scaling SaaS solutions, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge on brand growth, team leadership, and operational optimization.

We talk about simplifying operations with modern ERPs, lessons learned from scaling, empowering businesses to boost resilience and so much more!

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Honest ECommerce | Shopify Edge: Fast Migrations & Streamlined Ecommerce | Shawn Khemsurov | Electric Eye

On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Shawn Khemsurov. Shawn is the Co-Founder of Electric Eye, our Shopify expert design and development agency.

We talk about simplifying Shopify migrations, upgrading your online store for better performance, optimizing UX and design, and so much more!

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