Johnny Person is the Owner and Operator of Aug11 Co, a brand dedicated to creating high-quality, perfectly fitting snapback hats. With no prior experience in Ecommerce, Johnny took a hands-on approach—teaching himself everything from website development to paid ads and email marketing to build a brand that stands out in the crowded apparel space. Before…
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Are you curious about how Amazon is reshaping the landscape of digital advertising? In this episode, I sit down with Joe Shelerud, co-founder of AdAdvance.com, who shares his journey from scaling an eCommerce business to creating a technology-enabled advertising company. We dive deep into how Amazon is becoming a formidable competitor against giants like Meta…
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Are you a Shopify store owner struggling to get noticed in a crowded marketplace? Tired of throwing money at ads with unpredictable results? Have you ever wondered how to get featured in top-tier publications like The New York Times or Vogue without breaking the bank on a costly PR agency? In this episode of eCommerce…
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Are you a Shopify store owner struggling to find the right marketing agency? Have you been burned by agencies that overpromise and underdeliver? Are you lost in a sea of marketing options, unsure where to turn for expert guidance? In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, we welcome Behdad Jamshidi (aka “Bee”), founder of CJAM Marketing,…
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In this episode, Toni and I discuss whether starting a podcast is really worth it in 2025. With the podcasting scene booming and also becoming saturated, it’s the perfect time to weigh the pros and cons before diving in. Join us as we share our insights on the opportunities and challenges that come with launching…
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“You start with ‘there’s no way this is me.’ Then you question everything. Then, eventually, you realize—this really could be me.”
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In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:40] Intro [00:54] Jumping into Business Without Hesitation [01:51] Launching a Brand from a Simple Idea [05:26] Reinventing How Fragrances Are Sold [08:36] Turning a Vision into a Real Product [11:13] Episode Sponsors: StoreTester and Intelligems [14:26] Turning Free Samples into Sales [16:21] Using Starter Kits to Boost Conversions [19:58]…
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Are you tired of juggling disconnected tools and struggling to gain a complete view of your B2C customers? Do you want to power a new era of growth with smarter customer relationships? In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, we welcome back Jake Cohen, VP at Klaviyo, to unveil their latest innovation: Klaviyo B2C CRM, the…
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Tim Masek is the CMO of Storetasker, the largest platform to hire high-end Ecommerce talent. With a deep background in growth and Ecommerce enablement, Tim has played a pivotal role in connecting top-tier freelancers with Shopify merchants, helping brands scale with expert support. Before joining Storetasker, Tim founded and sold 1-800-D2C, a go-to platform that…
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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…
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