The Ecom Show

#163 Brett Curry From OMG Commerce: Killer Tips & Strategies To Nail Your E-Com Marketing Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your e-commerce friend Daniel Budai, and today I’ve got a fellow e-commerce marketing agency head, Brett Curry from OMG Commerce, here with me to uncover the latest, and biggest trends shaping the industry.  Brett is the founder of OMG Commerce. A result-driven digital marketing agency that specializes in helping e-commerce businesses grow their revenue through Amazon advertising, Youtube marketing, Google ads, and Facebook marketing.  OMG Commerce’s accelerated marketing portfolio offers brands a smarter framework to carry out and measure their marketing efforts. They focus on nurturing leads at every stage by guiding buyers through all four stages of shopping: awareness, consideration, purchase, and loyalty.  Click here to visit their website, and learn more about their marketing services. Before we kick off, we’d like to quickly take a moment to introduce the show to any new listeners tuning in. The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly podcast sponsored by Budai Media. We have over 160+ episodes and release new episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that specializes in helping e-commerce brands grow with the help of email and SMS marketing.  In the last 4 years, Budai Media has worked with over 150+ businesses and generated over 50M+ in additional sales revenue. Our goal is to help over 1000+ businesses in the coming few years. We’re very passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, which is why we started The Ecom Show.  We’ve even released an exclusive 50-point checklist to help e-commerce businesses assess and audit their Klaviyo account. Click here to access it. Join us in this episode as we discuss:  ⭐OMG Commerce’s Journey in eCommerce  ⭐How YouTube Can Help Brands Increase Their Overall Brand Presence  ⭐How Retention Marketing Can Help You Double Down on Your CLV  ⭐How to Create a Brand Identity While Selling on Amazon ⭐How OMG Commerce Helped Ezra Firestone’s Brand Generate $5M+ Sales in Just One Year by Leveraging Amazon  ⭐How to Identify Your Niche and Bottlenecks as a Business Owner  ⭐Brett’s #1 Tip to E-Commerce Businesses in 2023  If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please spare a moment to leave us a nice review!  Click here to visit OMG Commerce.  To stay in touch with me, follow me on:  LinkedIn YouTube Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#162 Ameka Coleman From Strands of Faith: How Ameka Built a Unique Hair-Care Brand From Scratch Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to The Ecom Show!  The best business ideas come by finding simple solutions to everyday problems. There’s no better way to get people buying than by finding a way to make life a little less annoying for them, and our guest for today is living proof of that!  Ameka Coleman is the founder of Strands of Faith, a haircare brand that helps people with textured hair enjoy the feeling of having a great hair day every single day with their collection of rich, handcrafted, non-toxic products that focus on hydrating, revitalizing, and moisturizing the strands to healthy hair. Ameka started her journey by bootstrapping the business almost five years ago and has created a thriving community where her customers can find encouragement, and upliftment to live cleaner, happier, and healthier lives. In this episode, she walks us through her journey, inspiration, and struggles she’s overcome along the way.  Before we dive right in, here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show for all our new listeners out there: The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly e-commerce podcast sponsored by Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency helping brands grow their revenue with personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. Budai Media has worked with 150+ businesses and generated $50M+ in additional revenue for the clients. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder and CEO of Budai Media.  Join Daniel and Ameka in this episode as they discuss:  ⭐Ameka’s journey With Strands of Faith ⭐The Importance of Diversifying Your Ad Spends  ⭐eCommerce Influencers Worth Following   ⭐How to Bootstrap Your Business  ⭐How Strands of Faith Created a Community Around Their Products  ⭐Advice to eCommerce Owners Looking for an Exit Strategy  ⭐Ameka’s Advice to eCommerce Business Owners  Thanks for tuning in!    Do leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode!  Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it.  Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me:  Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube  Click here to learn more about Budai Media.  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#161 Scott Moller From Year 5: How to Grow Your eCom Business on Amazon  Hey Budai Nation,  With net sales worth $470 billion in 2021, Amazon is the leading e-tailer in the USA. With its global scope and reach, it’s one of the most valuable marketplaces for any brand considering growing their presence.  We’ve got Scott Moller here to walk us through the intricacies of selling on Amazon. Scott is the co-founder of Year 5, a top-notch Amazon management agency that provides brands with unique solutions and helps them maximize their sales on Amazon. Year 5 is the only Amazon Management Agency that doesn’t charge a minimum monthly fee; instead earns once they start delivering you results. Their clever name Year 5 is an invitation to brands that want to experience year 5 results through winning at Amazon within just one year.  Visit Year 5 and take control of your brand on Amazon.  Before we get started, here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners out there: The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly e-commerce podcast sponsored by Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency helping brands grow their revenue with personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. Budai Media has worked with 150+ businesses and generated $50M+ in additional revenue for the clients. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, the founder and CEO of Budai Media.  Join us in this episode to learn more about:  ✅The Story Behind Year 5  ✅Selling on Shopify vs. Selling on Amazon ✅Perks of Working With an Amazon Agency ✅How to Deal With Competition on Amazon  ✅When Should a Business Expand to Selling on Amazon  ✅How Does Amazon’s Attribution Model Work  ✅How to Optimize Your Amazon Listing  ✅Amazon and Email Marketing  ✅Interesting Amazon Updates for 2023  ✅Scott’s Advice to Business Owners Looking To Sell on Amazon  Thanks for tuning in!    Do leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode!  Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it.  Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me:  Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube  Click here to learn more about Budai Media.  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#160 Paul Farago From Ace Marks: How to Make Your Brand Stand Out in a Saturated Market  Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to the E-Com Show!  We’ve got Paul Farago, the founder of an immensely popular and creative footwear company Ace Marks, joining us today to help you put your best foot forward in front of your customers. Paul Farago comes from a footwear legacy family which has over decades of experience in the industry. Ace Marks is his second venture in this space. Ace Marks is a men’s footwear brand that raised around $1.3M through Kickstarter in their final round of funding. With their focus on customer experience, quality, and innovation this brand has managed to stand out, and create a name for themselves in an extremely saturated market.  Ace Marks aces customer experience by always focusing on how they can overcome the obstacles that stop their customers from making that first purchase. They do this by offering a virtual stylist to help customers shop, providing a flexible and easy returns program, and having an innovative buyback policy that not only incentivizes customers to keep shopping again but also fulfills a greater social initiative by providing shoes to those in need.  Before we kick off, we’d like to quickly take a moment to introduce the show to any new listeners tuning in. The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly podcast sponsored by Budai Media. We have over 160+ episodes and release new episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that specializes in helping e-commerce brands grow with the help of email and SMS marketing.  In the last 4 years, Budai Media has worked with over 150+ businesses and generated over 50M+ in additional sales revenue. Our goal is to help over 1000+ businesses in the coming few years. We’re very passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, which is why we started The Ecom Show. We’ve even released an exclusive 50-point checklist to help e-commerce businesses assess and audit their Klaviyo account. Click here to access it. Join Daniel and Paul as they talk about:  ✅Benefits of DTC Over Wholesale  ✅How Ace Marks Stands Out in the Footwear Industry ✅How to Leverage Influencer Marketing to Build Customer Trust ✅Leveraging Your Kickstarter Campaign to Understand Customer Needs  ✅Unique Retention Marketing Tips for a High Ticket Product ✅Using Virtual Stylists to Improve Online Customer Experience ✅Paul’s #1 Advice to Fashion eCommerce Brands  If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please spare a moment to leave us a nice review!  Click here to visit Ace Marks.  Also, you can stay in touch with me by following me on other social media platforms as well! Find me on LinkedIn. Find me on YouTube. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Thanks for tuning in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#159 Juan Garcia Mansilla From Unit 1: Disrupting the Urban Mobility Space With Smart Helmets  Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show!  Did you know that motorcyclists account for over 380,000 deaths each year worldwide? Over 37% of motorcycle-related deaths are reduced by wearing a simple helmet. Now imagine what a smart helmet could do!  Unit 1 is a smart helmet startup that is disrupting the urban mobility space with its innovative and advanced tech helmets. Apart from protecting your head, these helmets also have integrated LED lights that allow riders to give turn signals and life-saving tech that detects falls and allows for micro-rotations to better protect your head. These smart helmets are a perfect blend of safety and style and are one of the best of their kind.  We’ve got Juan Garcia Mansilla, the co-founder of Unit 1, joining us for today’s episode to walk us through the inspiration behind this innovative startup, its e-commerce journey so far, and the exciting plans they have for the future.  Before we ride off, I’d like to quickly take a moment to introduce myself and the show to any new listeners tuning in. I’m Daniel Budai, your host for the show. The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly podcast sponsored by my agency Budai Media. We have over 150 episodes and release new episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that specializes in helping e-commerce brands grow with the help of email and SMS marketing.  In the last 4 years, Budai Media has worked with over 120+ businesses and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Our goal is to help over 1000+ businesses in the coming few years. We’re very passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, which is why we started The Ecom Show. Speaking of helping e-commerce businesses, my team and I have created a special 50-point checklist to help e-commerce businesses audit their Klaviyo account.  Join Juan and Daniel as they discuss:  ✅The Inspiration Behind Starting Unit 1  ✅How Smart Helmets Make Travel Safer  ✅How Unit 1 Used Kickstarter to Raise Funds & Test Their Product  ✅Unit 1’s Customer Acquisition Strategy  ✅Juan’s Advice to Entrepreneurs With Unique Products  If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please spare a moment to leave us a nice review!  Click here to learn more about Unit 1. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me:  Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube  Click here to learn more about Budai Media.  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Budai Nation,  Welcome back to The Ecom Show! It’s the first episode of 2023, and we want to kick things off with some advice for everyone looking to build a timeless brand. Join Kyle Koster, the CEO of Range Leather, and Daniel Budai, podcast host and CEO of Budai Media, as they discuss everything that goes into building a distinctive and long-lasting leather e-commerce brand.  Range Leather is handcrafted leather goods store that crafts premium leather products designed to wear in, not out. What makes them unique is their excellent emphasis on customer experience. They offer a “forever guarantee” on all products sold by offering customers the choice to get anything they purchase replaced, repaired, or fixed. Kyle Koster started Range Leather as a passion project to fuel his interest in making handmade leather wallets, but the brand has grown tenfold since its humble beginning, and now boasts an impressive and diverse line of premium leather goods and accessories.  Before we dive right in, here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show for all our new listeners out there. The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast show started by Daniel Budai, the show host and founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue through email and SMS marketing. Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses in the last four years and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. The Ecom Show was started as a way to build an open space for hungry and ambitious e-com entrepreneurs to gain real-life value through experiential learning.  Tune in to this episode to learn more about: ✨How Kyle Built a Handcrafted Leather Brand From Scratch  ✨How Range Leather Differentiates Itself From Other Brands  ✨How to Identify Good Quality Leather  ✨Enhancing Customer Experience Through the Emphasis on Product Innovation and Quality  ✨Range Leather Marketing Strategy ✨How to Build a Strong Online and Offline Brand Presence  Do leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode!  Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it.  Visit Range Leather to view their collection.  Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me:  Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube  Click here to learn more about Budai Media.  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#157 Meg Smith From Love, Lexxi: How This Lingerie Start-Up Nails Marketing & Branding Welcome to the last episode of The Ecom Show for this year! We've got an inspiring story of a lingerie start-up that's built a growing community around its brand using a unique and creative marketing approach headed your way today. We're pleased to share that Meg Smith, the founder of Love, Lexxi, is joining us for today's episode. Meg Smith started her career working for several D2C brands; she then dipped her toes in entrepreneurship by launching a virtual marketing agency. However, she kept finding herself troubled by the lack of options for lingerie that was both comfortable and sexy. Determined to find a fix, Meg decided to take the matter into her own hands and launched Love, Lexxi after conducting a focus group and talking to over 500,000+ women. Love, Lexxi is a lingerie brand that aims to empower women by advocating body positivity. The founder Meg's struggles with body positivity fuel the brand's mission. Love, Lexxi has been focused on creating a positive space for women to feel celebrated from Day 1. They've created an online sisterhood through their safe and exclusive community LiveLoveLexxi. Their blog, The Harli Effect, focuses on sharing stories and tips highlighting body positivity, acceptance, and holistic wellness. Join us in this episode to learn more about how small brands can create a great customer experience and build a community from Day 1. Before we get started, here's a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners! Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. We help businesses hyper-scale with the help of personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns. In the last 4 years, we have worked with over 125+ companies and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Helping e-commerce businesses grow has always been a cause that Budai Media has strongly resonated with; we have several initiatives that help us pursue this cause by making valuable, verified, and actionable resources readily available to e-commerce entrepreneurs. We've also got a special 50-point checklist to help e-commerce businesses audit their Klaviyo setup. Click here to download it. Tune in to this episode to learn more about: ✨ The Inspiration Behind Starting Love, Lexxi ✨ Love, Lexxi’s Plans for 2023 ✨ How Love, Lexxi Uses Technology to Guide Customers Through the Fit Process Online ✨ How Love, Lexxi Created an Authentic Community Around Body Positivity ✨ How Meg Started Love, Lexxi From Scratch ✨ Meg’s Advice to Entrepreneurs Creating a Fashion Brand ✨ Love, Lexxi’s Marketing Strategy ✨ Meg’s Tips for Creating a Strong Brand Community Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode please make sure to leave us a review. We’ll see you back next year! Click here to visit our website to learn more about us. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#156 Jake Tannenbaum From Craftmix Inc: How This Modern Cocktail Mix Brand Crafted Its Way to Success Hey Budai Nation, Keeping in tune with the holiday theme we’ve got a brand that’ll help you mix things up at your next house party. We’d like to welcome Jake Tannenbaum, the CEO of Craftmix Inc to The Ecom Show. Started by a former bartender, Craftmix is an all-natural cocktail mix that comes in a dry blend! They make cocktails that are delicious, convenient, and guilt-free! Their better-for-you cocktail mixes have only 25 calories and 5g of sugar per drink! Plus Craftmix comes in small packets making it easy to enjoy happy hour anywhere! In just two years since its inception, Craftmix has been featured on Amazon, QVC, Wegmans, Kroger, TMZ, and Yahoo Small Business. They also successfully raised over $1.2M in seed funding just two weeks ago. Check out this episode to learn more about their journey to success. Visit Craftmix to learn more about them. Before we dive right in, here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show for all our new listeners out there. The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast show started by Daniel Budai, the show host and founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue through email and SMS marketing. Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses in the last four years and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. The Ecom Show was started as a way to build an open space for hungry and ambitious e-com entrepreneurs to gain real-life value through experiential learning. Join us for happy hour to learn more about: 🍹The Inspiration Behind Craftmix 🍹What Makes Craftmix So Unique 🍹How Craftmix Uses a Subscription Model to Attract More Returning Customers 🍹how Craftmix’s Happy Hour Strategy Targets Customers Looking For Corporate Gifting 🍹Craftmix’s Journey to Getting Funded 🍹Craftmix’s Marketing Strategy 🍹Jake’s Advice for eCommerce Owners Looking To Raise Funds Thanks for listening! Do leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode! Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Click here to learn more about Budai Media. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#155 Jennifer Edmonds From Rx Candles: Building A Business Out Of Your Passion Hey Budai Nation, Happy Christmas week! Keeping in tune with the festivities, we’ve got an exciting and inspiring story of an e-commerce brand that sells scented candles headed your way today. We’d like to extend a warm and peppermint welcome to Jennifer Edmonds, the co-founder of Rx Candles. Rx Candles is a homegrown candle brand bootstrapped by Jennfier and her sister Jocelyn. Their story begins in 2013, back when Jocelyn started making DIY candles at home as gifts for her loved ones. These quickly gained popularity, and Jocelyn soon began taking and fulfilling orders out of her home. She even managed to raise an initial round of funding through Kickstarter to launch the brand. Jennifer soon joined in, and the two of them made their way up by working the local markets in and around LA and launching their own e-commerce brand. The brand has been going strong ever since and now has both a flourishing B2B and B2C clientele. Rx Candles managed to create a niche within this extremely competitive industry with their line of 100% soy candles designed in unique neutral shades. Here’s a quick recap about The Ecom Show before we get started: The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast show started by Daniel Budai, the show host and founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue through email and SMS marketing. Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses in the last four years and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. The Ecom Show was started as a way to build an open space for hungry and ambitious e-com entrepreneurs to gain real-life value through experiential learning. Join Daniel and Jennifer in this episode as they discuss: ✅ How Joceyln and Jennifer Turned Their Passion Into a Brand ✅ How to Know if You’re Ready to Quit Your Job to Run Your Brand Full-Time ✅ How Rx Candles Manages to Stand Out in a Crowded Industry ✅ Selling on Amazon vs. Etsy vs. Shopify ✅ Rx Candles Retention Marketing Strategy ✅ Jennifer’s Advice to Entrepreneurs Looking to Ditch Their 9-5 to Pursue Their Business Thanks for tuning in! See you again next week. Do leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode! Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it. Click here to visit Rx Candles. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Click here to learn more about Budai Media. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#154 Sadie Redinger From CKK Home Décor: Boost Your eCommerce Sales With a Multi-Channel Approach Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m Daniel Budai and I’ve got Sadie Redinger, the Vice President of Online Sales and Marketing of CKK Home Décor here with me today. CKK Home Décor is a home decor brand that designs, distributes, and wholesales home decor products. They have two boutique lines, Top Shelf Barware & Stonebriar Collection, that concentrate on the smaller mom-and-pop stores. Top Shelf is CKK Home Décor’s higher-end boutique glassware line that features unique hand-painted glasses. And the Stonebriar Collection is CKK Home Décor’s higher-end boutique line, featuring artisan-style craftsmanship, rich finishes, and bold colors. While CKK Home Décor may have initially started out as wholesalers and distributors, they’ve now successfully expanded into the B2C market with their two boutique lines. Their B2C success can be credited to their multichannel sales approach. CKK Home Décor is easily and widely available to customers through popular websites like Target, Home Depot, Walmart, and Amazon. They also have their own Shopify storefront. Join us in today’s episode to learn more about using a multichannel approach to sell your products. Before we dive right in, here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show for all our new listeners out there. The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast show started by Daniel Budai, the show host and founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue through email and SMS marketing. Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses in the last four years and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. The Ecom Show was started as a way to build an open space for hungry and ambitious e-com entrepreneurs to gain real-life value through experiential learning. Tune into this episode to learn more about: ✅Sadie’s Journey Into eCommerce Marketing & Sales ✅How CKK Home Décor Expanded From Retail to eCommerce ✅An Overview of Selling Through Amazon FBA ✅Tips for Selling on Walmart, Target, & Home Depot ✅Sadie’s #1 Tip for Professionals Getting Into eCommerce Marketing Thanks for joining us, please leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode. Click here to check out the Stonebriar Collection. Click here to check out Top Shelf’s beautiful collection of glassware. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it. Click on the links below to connect with me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Click here to learn more about Budai Media. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#153 Zachary Lipari From Superare: How This NY Based Fight Shop Built a Global Brand in the Last 12 Years Hey Budai Nation, I’m Daniel Budai and I have Zachary Lipari, the founder of Superare joining me for this episode of The Ecom Show. Started in 2011 out of love for combat sports and grown into a leader in the industry, Superare has the best gear and apparel for the gym or the streets. They’ve got retail outlets in New York and LA, and they’ve got a killer online presence which makes them the go-to brand for fight apparel for fighters across the world. Superare has had a very interesting journey over the last 12 years. They didn’t start out as a brand, they started as a sports shop selling fight gear and apparel. After spending years understanding what their customers love and prefer, they started developing their own product line, and there’s been no looking back ever since. Superare has built a cult following by developing a creative line of fight products and apparel that draw inspiration from pop culture, and athletes. Their excellent customer service, innovative marketing, and versatile range of products have made them a go-to brand for fighters from across the world. Visit Superare to learn more about them. Before we get started, here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners! Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. We help businesses hyper-scale with the help of personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns. In the last 4 years, we have worked with over 125+ companies and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Helping e-commerce businesses grow has always been a cause that Budai Media has strongly resonated with; we have several initiatives that help us pursue this cause by making valuable, verified, and actionable resources readily available to e-commerce entrepreneurs. We release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Tune in to this episode to learn more about: 🥊Superare’s Journey Over the Last 12 Years 🥊How Zachary Transitioned From Retail to Online 🥊How to Manage Customer Returns and Sizing Issues With an Online Sports Store 🥊Superare’s Strategy for Building an Online Sports Brand 🥊Why Hiring Your Customers Is a Great Idea 🥊Zachary’s Advice to New Business Owners Thanks for tuning in! Please leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode. Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it. Click here to visit Superare. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Click here to learn more about Budai Media. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#152 Itzik Polnauer from Leibish: The Art Of Selling High-End Jewelry Online Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! This episode is precious and by precious we mean really precious because we’re going to be uncovering the world of luxury e-commerce jewelry. We’ve got Itzik (Isaac) Polnauer from the legacy high-end jewelry brand Leibish. This world-renowned jewelry brand was founded back in 1979 and has customers from around the globe. Started by Itzik’s father, this business originally catered to a B2B clientele. However, the business made the brave and innovative move of adopting a B2C strategy by launching an online storefront in 1998. This close-knit family business is a leading supplier of colored diamonds to retailers, distributors, and clients from around the world. In the last 33 years, this business has managed to create a stellar mark for itself. Click here to visit Leibish and learn more about their story. Before we dive right in, here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show for all our new listeners out there. The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast show started by Daniel Budai, the show host and founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue through email and SMS marketing. Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses in the last four years and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. The Ecom Show was started as a way to build an open space for hungry and ambitious e-com entrepreneurs to gain real-life value through experiential learning. Tune in to this episode to learn more about: 💎How Leibish Entered the World of eCommerce in 1998 💎How to Add Value to Your Customers 💎How to Build Trust While Selling a Luxury Product Online 💎How Does Retention Marketing Work for Luxury Jewelry Brands 💎The Challenges Leibish Faced While Entering the US Market 💎Itzik’s Advice to eCom Owners Interested in Selling Luxury Goods Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget we have a brand new episode headed your way tomorrow. Do leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode! Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it. Click here to follow Itzik’s journey on Instagram. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Click here to learn more about Budai Media. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#150 Frank & Brett From Sheets & Giggles: Branding Tips From an Inc5000 Company Hey Budai Nation, Welcome to our 150th episode! 🎉 What better way to celebrate this milestone than with expert tips from two marketers from one of the fastest-growing companies? We’ve got Frank Dorval (VP of Marketing) and Brett Vance (VP of Growth) at Sheets & Giggles joining us for today’s episode. Sheets & Giggles is one of the fastest-growing bedding brands, and their secret weapon is humor! Formed on the foundation of great copy, amazing work culture, and a ton of puns, Sheets & Giggles has made its way onto the Inc5000 list. We’ve got the vice president’s of their growth and marketing team here with us today to spill the beans on their fast-growing success and to share some expert and proven branding strategies to help small businesses grow. Before we get started here’s a quick recap about us for all the new listeners out there. The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast started by Daniel Budai, the founder of Budai Media. After working with hundreds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, and e-commerce professionals, Daniel realized that everyone has a story to tell, and the best way to learn about something you love is through other people that have been doing what you love as well. He started The Ecom Show to create a space for e-commerce entrepreneurs and professionals to learn, share, and grow through real-life experiences. We’re proud and humbled to have been doing this for 150 episodes and look forward to having all our listeners join us on the journey to the next 150. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that works with e-commerce businesses to help them accelerate their growth by maximizing their customer lifetime value. In the last 4 years, Budai Media has generated over $35M+ in additional sales revenue and ventured into its own content and learning vertical to help individuals interested in e-commerce and retention marketing learn at their own pace. Visit our website to learn more about us. Join Daniel, Frank, and Brett in this episode to learn more about: ✅Sheets & Giggles’ Open Team Culture ✅Sheets & Giggles’ Marketing and Distribution Strategy ✅Sheets & Giggles’ Retention Marketing Stack ✅The Secret Behind Sheets & Giggles’ 50% Retention Marketing Rate ✅The Power of Good Copywriting ✅Frank & Brett’s #1 Tip for E-Com Marketers Thanks for tuning in. If you enjoyed listening to this, please leave us a quick review and help us grow so we can continue doing more of what we love. Click on this link to visit our website. Click on the links below to connect with Daniel Budai: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#149 Jimmy & Grace From Dwarf Lab: How to Promote Your Crowdfunding Campaign Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! This is the first time that we have guests from China joining us on the show. Jimmy and Grace work at Dwarf Lab; an extremely fascinating brand that creates smart telescopes. Dwarf Lab is a technology-driven optical team with an obsessive compulsion for innovation. Their journey started four years ago when they created microscopes for mobile phones. Inspired by this success they were keen to innovate further and ventured into the space of creating portable smart telescopes. Dwarf Lab has raised over $1.7M+ since they started, and with over 5000+ backers they’ve managed to collect 500% of their initial goal. They’ve not only successfully rolled out their first portable telescope, but they’ve also collected the feedback they’ve received from their first launch to improve their product and released their new and improved second version. Before we get started, here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners! Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. We help businesses hyper-scale with the help of personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns. In the last 4 years, we have worked with over 125+ companies and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Helping e-commerce businesses grow has always been a cause that Budai Media has strongly resonated with; we have several initiatives that help us pursue this cause by making valuable, verified, and actionable resources readily available to e-commerce entrepreneurs. We release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. We’ve also got a special 50-point checklist to help e-commerce businesses audit their Klaviyo setup. Click here to download it. Tune in to this episode to learn more about: ⭐How Dwarf Lab Raised Over $1.7M+ Through Crowdfunding ⭐Difference Between Indiegogo and Kickstarter ⭐How to Retain Your Crowdfunding User Base ⭐How Dwarf Lab Promotes Their Product Campaign on Social Media ⭐The Biggest Challenge for Technical E-CommerBusinesses ⭐Dwarf Lab Advise to eCommerce Businesses Looking To Raise Funds Through Crowdfunding Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode please make sure to leave us a review. We’ll see you back here tomorrow with our super special 150th episode! Click here to visit Dwarf Lab. Click here to visit our website to learn more about us. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#148 Craig Leslie From the Bean Coffee Company: Serial Entrepreneur’s Advice to Selling on Shopify & Amazon Skincare, Food, Coffee… No, I'm not just naming the three most booming industries in the e-commerce world, I’m actually listing down all the industries that Craig has managed to find success in. Welcome to The Ecom Show, our guest for today is Craig Leslie the Director of Ecommerce at San Diego Coffee, Tea, & Spice, the parent company of the brand, The Bean Coffee Company, an e-commerce store that provides organic, micro-roasted coffee beans straight to your doorstep. Craig is a serial entrepreneur that’s started and provided consultancy to several businesses in the food, restaurant, skincare, and now, coffee space. He has experience in building both offline and e-commerce brands. He’s an experienced and proven entrepreneur with a lot of valuable lessons and effective strategies to help startups grow. Before we dive right in here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show for all our new listeners out there. The Ecom Show is an e-commerce podcast show started by Daniel Budai, the show host and founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue through email and SMS marketing. Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses in the last four years and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. The Ecom Show was started as a way to build an open space for hungry and ambitious e-com entrepreneurs to gain real-life value through experiential learning. Join Daniel and Craig in this episode as they discuss: ⭐Craig’s Entrepreneurial Journey ⭐How Social Consciousness Helps Brands Appeal to Customers ⭐The Nuances of Building a Sustainable Coffee Brand ⭐Craig’s Advice for Sellers Selling on Both Amazon and Shopify ⭐Tools That Have Helped Craig Grow His Shopify Store ⭐Craig’s Advice for New Business Owners Thanks for tuning in! Remember: We now release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Do leave us a review if you enjoyed listening to this episode! Before you go, we have a special 50-point checklist to help you audit your Klaviyo setup. Click here to access it. Click here to visit The Bean Coffee Company. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#147 Steve Appleton From Really Good E-Bikes: How To Start A High Ticket Dropshipping Business Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show! Our guest for today is Steve Appleton, the founder of Really Good E-Bikes. Steve is a living example of how great business ideas can come at any age. Steve left his full-time job in real estate development, and ventured into entrepreneurship in his mid 50’s by starting his very own dropshipping business selling e-bikes! Most of our guests on The Ecom Show sell daily consumer products. However, Steve’s business is unique. Steve is in the high-ticket product niche of the e-commerce world as his average order value is over $1500! His business model and approach to e-commerce is very different as his focus is not on volume but rather the value of each sale. Watch this episode to learn more about the nuances of running a high-ticket dropshipping business. Before we get started, here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners! Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. We help businesses hyper-scale with the help of personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns. In the last 4 years, we have worked with over 125+ companies and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Helping e-commerce businesses grow has always been a cause that Budai Media has strongly resonated with; we have several initiatives that help us pursue this cause by making valuable, verified, and actionable resources readily available to e-commerce entrepreneurs. We release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Apart from this, check out my $37M 50-point email marketing cheatsheet, and learn how we helped more than 100 e-commerce businesses make more profit. Join Daniel and Steve in this episode as they discuss more: ✅Steve’s Inspiration Behind Starting Really Good E-Bikes ✅How to Dropship a High-Ticket Product ✅How to Set Your Dropshipping E-Com Store Apart ✅Steve’s Advice to Entrepreneurs Looking To Start a High-Ticket eCommerce Brand Thanks for tuning in! If you’re keen on learning about retention marketing, we recently released a three-hour mini-course containing all the information you need to get started. This mini-course comes packed with real-life case studies, proven strategies, and many helpful resources from experienced email marketers. Find the mini-course here. Visit Really Good E-Bikes to learn more about Steve’s store. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube   Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#146 Justin Frank Polgar From Yes Cacao: Healthy Eating Just Got Tastier With Botanical Chocolates Hey Budai Nation and Willy Wonka Fans, We’ve got a super exciting and tasty product that we’ll unravel in today’s episode of The Ecom Show! Justin Frank, the founder of Yes Cacao, is here with us to talk about how his brand is revolutionizing the chocolate industry. Yes Cacao is the world’s first chocolate brand that uses organic, raw, wild-harvested Cacao from Ecuadorian Jungles and infuses it with the goodness of botanicals to create healthy chocolate bars that boost your endurance, increase your brain-power, and help you relax. Click here to try their deliciously healthy chocolates at 20% off. Or, copy paste this link in your browser's address bar: https://www.yescacao.com/discount/BUDAI20 Justin’s always been fascinated by how different kinds of food and herbs can affect specific parts of your body. He got the idea to start Yes Cacao while learning about Chinese medicine. He observed how many people failed to stick to natural medicine because it involved taking multiple pills and was determined to find a more accessible and more fun solution to this problem. That’s when he began experimenting with something that everyone loves- chocolate. The rest was history! Justin and his wife are both co-founders of Yes Cacao. Together they’ve managed to get this business crowdfunded through successful Kickstarter campaigns, brought their brand in over 170+ retail stores, and pivoted it in a completely new direction by moving entirely online. Watch this episode to learn more about their journey. Before we get started, here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners! Budai Media is an e-commerce retention marketing agency founded by our podcast host, Daniel Budai. We help businesses hyper-scale with the help of personalized email and SMS marketing campaigns. In the last 4 years, we have worked with over 125+ companies and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Helping e-commerce businesses grow has always been a cause that Budai Media has strongly resonated with; we have several initiatives that help us pursue this cause by making valuable, verified, and actionable resources readily available to e-commerce entrepreneurs. We release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Apart from this, we’ve even got a mini-course that teaches you the A-Z of email marketing! Click here to sign up for our mini-course. ✅How Justin Got the Idea Behind Starting a Botanical Chocolate Brand ✅How to Crowdfund Your Business Using Kickstarter ✅How Yes Cacao Pivoted From Selling in 170+ Retail Stores to Building Their Own eCommerce Store ✅Selling on eCommerce vs. Selling in Retail Stores ✅Yes Cacao’s Marketing Strategy ✅How Yes Cacao’s Product Range Supports Different Wellness Needs Thanks for tuning in. If you enjoyed listening to this, remember we have a new episode headed your way tomorrow! If you’re keen on learning about retention marketing, we recently released a three-hour mini-course containing all the information you need to get started. This mini-course comes packed with real-life case studies, proven strategies, and many helpful resources from experienced email marketers. Find the mini-course here. We have a special surprise for all our listeners! Get your hands on Yes Cacao’s deliciously healthy chocolate bars at 20% off by using the code: BUDAI20. Visit YesCacao. Click on the links below to connect with my agency and me: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes.

#145 Anthony & Rodney From Munch Addict: Retention Strategies For Subscription Box Owners Do you love snacking but hate having to stock up? If yes, then you’ll love the guests we have on today’s episode. Anthony and Rodney are the founders of Munch Addict --- a snack subscription box service that ensures you’re never left hungry with an empty pantry by sending you a variety of International snacks and candy on the regular. What makes their service even more unique? They also have a store service that lets you order extra units of your favorite snacks. In today’s episode, Anthony and Rodney share the story of how they started Munch Addict, and walk us through all the different retention strategies that they’ve used to grow their subscription-based brand. Before we get started here’s a quick introduction of us for all the new listeners out there! In the last 4 years, Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Helping e-commerce businesses grow has always been a cause that Budai Media has strongly resonated with, in fact, we have several initiatives that help us pursue this cause by making valuable, verified, and actionable resources readily available to e-commerce entrepreneurs. Our founder, Daniel Budai started The Ecom Show to create a platform where e-commerce owners can share their success stories with other founders. We release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Apart from this, we’ve even got a mini-course, several case studies, an active Youtube channel, newsletters, and blogs to help anyone and everyone interested in e-commerce retention marketing learn through their preferred channel Visit our website to learn more about us. Here are a few highlights from this episode: ✅How Munch Addict Started ✅What Are the Challenges of Entering the Food eCommerce Industry ✅How Munch Addict Subscription Box Stands Out ✅Navigating Corporate Gifting ✅How Google Knowledge Panel Can Help Grow Your Reach ✅Munch Addicts Marketing Strategy ✅How Email Marketing Boosts Retention for Subscription Boxes ✅Creating a Rewards Program for Your Subscription Business If you’re keen on learning about retention marketing, we recently released a three-hour mini-course that contains all the info you need to get started. This mini-course comes packed with real-life case studies, proven strategies, and a ton of helpful resources from experienced email marketers. Find the mini-course here. Visit Munch Addict to learn more about the brand. Click on the links below to connect with me and my agency: Find me on LinkedIn Find me on YouTube Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz. Check out some previous episodes. Thanks for tuning in. Please remember we release new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday!

#144 Sarah Saputra From Belle Fever: The Key to Keeping Your Customers Happy Did you know that a study by Hubspot found that over 68% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services from a brand known to offer good customer service experiences? Our guest for today’s podcast knows all about creating great customer experience and she’s got over 22,000+ happy customers that’ll vouch for it. Join Sarah Saputra, the founder of Belle Fever, and our host and founder, Daniel Budai, as they discuss building a successful brand by using customer happiness as a key metric. Belle Fever is an Australian personal jewelry brand that uses hypoallergenic metals to create lifetime heirlooms for individuals. Their affordable jewelry and exceptional service have played a huge role in their success over the last ten years. Sarah discusses everything from how she created a product differentiator in a highly competitive space, to how her customer-first approach translates into her brand’s approach to digital and retention marketing as well. If you’re new here, here’s a quick recap of The Ecom Show. The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly e-commerce podcast hosted by Daniel Budai. Daniel Budai is also the founder of Budai Media- a retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce brands grow with personalized email and SMS marketing strategies. In the last 4 years, Budai Media has worked with over 125+ businesses and generated over 35M+ in additional sales revenue. Budai Media is committed to helping e-commerce business owners grow in every way possible, and this podcast is one of the many initiatives by the agency to work towards this goal. Here are a few highlights from this episode: ✅Sarah’s Inspiration Behind Starting Belle Fever ✅How to Differentiate Your Brand in a Competitive Market ✅Belle Fever’s Digital Marketing Strategy ✅Belle Fever’s Approach to Retention Marketing ✅What Were the Biggest Challenges Sarah Faced While Building Belle Fever ✅Sarah’s Advice to Other Business Owners Visit Belle Fever to learn more about the brand: https://bellefever.com.au/ Follow Sarah on LinkedIn to learn more about her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-saputra/ Click on the links below to connect with me and my agency: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in. We’ll see you back here next Tuesday.

#143 Kai Klement From Bonaventura: The Secret to Selling Successfully in Different Countries Welcome to The Ecom Show! Today’s episode is one that will interest all e-com entrepreneurs. We’re going to be diving deep into what it takes to sell your product in a global market. We’ve got Kai Klement, the Managing Director of Bonaventura joining us for this interesting discussion. Bonaventura is an Italian leather store that’s captured the interest of both Asian and European markets. Born in the fashion capital of the world, Bonaventura’s first physical store is based in Milan, Italy. Since then, they’ve launched 10 other physical outlets across Japan, with a huge flagship store as well. Before we get started, we’d like to quickly introduce ourselves to all the new listeners out there! The Ecom Show is a bi-weekly e-commerce podcast sponsored by the email retention marketing agency, Budai Media. This show is hosted by Daniel Budai, who is also the founder and CEO of Budai Media. The Ecom Show is a place for anyone interested in the world of e-commerce to learn more about the world of e-commerce from leading entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals from the industry. If you’re keen on learning about retention marketing, we recently released a three-hour mini-course that contains all the info you need to get started. This mini-course comes packed with real-life case studies, proven strategies, and a ton of helpful resources from experienced email marketers. Find the mini-course here. Join Kai and Daniel as they talk about Bonaventura’s journey from starting out as an artisanal Italian leather brand to building a cult following in the Japanese market. Here’s a preview of what’s to come in this episode: ✅Kai’s Professional Journey Before Bonaventura ✅How Kai Started Working as the Managing Director at Bonaventura ✅Selling in Asia vs Europe ✅Bonaventura’s Sales Focus: Amazon vs Shopify ✅Tips for Selling in European Countries ✅Tips for Selling in Asian Countries ✅Bonaventura’s Hero Product ✅Bonaventura’s #1 Marketing Channel ✅Kai’s Advice to Ecom Entrepreneurs for Crushing It This Black Friday and in 2023 If you enjoyed listening to this episode, make sure to let me know by leaving an honest review. Click here to visit Bonaventura: https://eu.bonaventura.shop/ Follow Kai on LinkedIn to learn more from him: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaiklement/ You can find my agency and me by clicking on any of the links below. Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in. We’ll see you back here this Thursday.