As Q4 heats up and ad costs keep climbing, most Shopify brands are stuck in the same exhausting cycle—pouring more money into Meta and TikTok ads while watching their CAC creep higher every month. You know you need to diversify, and influencer marketing seems like the obvious answer. So you start DMing creators, sending free…
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On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Kirsten Maitland, a U.S. Navy veteran turned Microsoft agile coach who leveraged her tech innovation expertise to co-found Rebel Cheese, an award-winning Austin-based artisanal vegan cheese company backed by Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban. Rebel Cheese is revolutionizing plant-based dairy alternatives through traditional cheesemaking techniques and has earned national recognition from The New York Times.
We talk about validating a product through emotional connection, learning to sustain momentum after viral moments, turning online orders into lasting connections, and so much more!
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As Q4 heats up, Shopify brands are facing some serious pressure—rising fulfillment costs, shifting global tariffs, and the growing complexity of scaling operations beyond your garage or living room. Today’s guest knows this space inside and out. Casey Armstrong, CMO at ShipBob, returns for his third appearance on the show—a rare honor reserved for guests…
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Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane! Q4 is in full swing, and with it comes mounting pressure for Shopify brands—admin demands are cutting into margins, operations are getting more complex, and there’s a constant buzz about AI: is it actually moving the needle, or just adding more noise? Today, we’re bringing clarity to the conversation with Edu…
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In this episode, I sit down with Kurt Elster, host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, to talk about how AI is shaking up ecommerce and changing the way Shopify brands grow. We discuss the new AI tools that are actually moving the needle, boosting conversions, streamlining operations, and increasing average order value.
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On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Beau Wangtrakuldee, a scientist-turned-founder and CEO of AmorSui, a science-backed, clean medical supply brand reimagining products on the frontlines of healthcare and science.
We talk about building comfort and safety into every product, marketing through word-of-mouth momentum, discovering growth through customer feedback, and so much more!
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Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane! As Q4 ramps up, Shopify brands face mounting challenges: acquisition costs are climbing, and customer expectations keep rising. How do you keep growing—in conversions, loyalty, and lifetime value—without getting bogged down by AI hype or generic advice? Today, I’m joined by Greg Tull, Director of Marketing at Classy Llama. With nearly…
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On this bonus episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Bradley Keefer, Chief Revenue Officer, and Justin Jefferson, VP of Strategy & Insights at Keen Decision Systems, where Bayesian-powered marketing mix modeling meets scenario planning and outcome forecasting, helping marketers move from rearview analytics to predictable decisioning.
We talk about measuring how marketing spend drives growth, building brands that go beyond ad optimization, using data to balance old and new media spend, and so much more!
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Today’s episode explores a critical shift in how scaling Shopify brands can build deeper, more profitable customer relationships. As digital ad costs climb heading into Q4—with BFCM just around the corner—too many brands waste budget competing in noisy landscapes, ignoring an untapped resource for ongoing engagement and conversion: owned audiences through branded newsletters. Most DTC…
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