In episode one of Down To Chat DTC, Nik chats with us about buying his first DTC brand, what he looks for in potential hires, and what he never wants to see again in DTC.   This podcast is brought to you by Swag.com and Wayflyer. Get 10% off your first order at Swag.com with promo code DTC10. Get fast, flexible funding from $10k to $20m at the best possible rates at Wayflyer.com/pod. Cody: https://twitter.com/codyplof Eli: https://twitter.com/eliweisss Nik: https://twitter.com/mrsharma | https://www.nik.co/subscribe

How do you choose a DTC brand to buy? Ask Nik Sharma, he rejected 3 before landing on Long Wknd. Nik and Moiz kick off with the NYC Grow Conference. From hosting the most successful after-party, to guests who totally bombed on panel discussions. The pair get into why PR filtered-conversations are the worst, and why aircon should be top of the organizer’s list.You’ll also hear the story of how Nik acquired Long Wknd, which brands did well over Prime Day, and how to get your DTC company ready for next year’s event.And if you’re looking to create an app for your brand, you need Tapcart. Using a drag and drop builder makes it super easy and you can be up running in days, rather than weeks. You’ll start seeing crazy high conversion rates and a push notification CTR that’s 7 X higher than email. Check out www.tapcart.com today.Check out the Nik’s DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJRate our podcast here: https://ratethispodcast.com/limitedsupplyFollow Nik:Twitter: twitter.com/mrsharmaFollow Moiz:Twitter: twitter.com/moizaliTimestamps:Timestamps: Intro: 00:00 Grow NYC: 1:36 Nik’s Brand Latest: 11:11 Bootstrapping a Business: 29:52 Let’s Talk Prime:31:09 Diaper Talk: 32:27 The Prime/Shopify Collab: 44:41 Let’s Talk Stripe: 50:42 Don’t Hire a Branding Agency: 54:56 Why Moiz Hates Pringles: 56:17 Nik and Moiz are Workweek friends, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Today Greg is joined by DTC marketing legend Nik Sharma. In this episode, Nik and I look at the best and worst DTC brands on the internet. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team:https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.comNik Sharma:https://www.nik.co/https://twitter.com/mrsharmaSHOW NOTES:0:00 - Intro6:17 - What The Honest Company is getting wrong10:25 - A DTC brand that is getting it right (Cadence)29:37 - Nik's favorite creator-led DTC brand (Rare Beauty)

Nik Sharma, owner of Sharma Brands, shares insights on the importance of branding over short-term profits. He argues that companies focusing solely on quick sales often face long-term challenges due to high advertising costs. Nik emphasizes creating a positive brand identity first, which leads to affordable customer acquisition and retention. He also explores the significance of engaging with culture through influencer partnerships for brand recognition and offers strategies for crafting effective e-commerce site designs that boost conversions.

From bootstrapping a startup to selling an eight-figure business. Come and join the no BS, no PR conversation.Join Nik Sharma and Moiz Ali for the first episode of their new podcast. They quickly get  into the weeds of DTC marketing. From Facebook ads, tapping into your Gen Z audience, and the big landing page wins.These DTC pros introduce their business models, how they scaled their brands, and sold one for  $10,000,000, and why Kim Kardashian is the buyer persona you need.The only DTC podcast that cuts through the OR fluff and gets straight to what’s really happening. Join Nik and Moiz every week with a brand new guest, for unfiltered conversation.This episode was brought to you by Tapcart: Mobile Apps for Shopify.If you are looking to improve your store’s mobile revenue performance, then check out Tapcart and get your first 2 months free at https://tapcart.com/limitedCheck out the Nik’s DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJRate our podcast here: https://ratethispodcast.com/limitedsupplyFollow Nik:Twitter: twitter.com/mrsharmaFollow Moiz:Twitter: twitter.com/moizaliTimestamps:Timestamps: Introduction: 00:00 Horrible Customer Service: 05:27 Landing Page Inside Track: 15:27 The Birth of Sharma Brands 18:21 The Moiz Story 20:06 Creating a Safe Space for CEOs: 30:14 Pumping The Ad Dollars: 36:05 The Craziest Pitch Ever? 42:48 Classic Founder Mistake 51:50 The Common Theme Of Broken Businesses: 57:03 Nik and Moiz are Workweek friends, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

NPR science correspondent Maria Godoy seeks expert advice from food science writer Nik Sharma and cookbook author Kenji López-Alt to cook a juicy and flavorful turkey this Thanksgiving. They discuss the difficulties of cooking turkey, the science behind different muscle fibers, and the importance of cooking meat at the right temperature and time. The speakers emphasize the significance of having people around the table for Thanksgiving, even if the food doesn't turn out perfect.

Nik Sharma, known as "The DTC Guy," founded Sharma Brands and specializes in direct-to-consumer marketing. He shares insights on crafting tailored marketing strategies that resonate with specific audiences rather than chasing mass appeal. Nik emphasizes the importance of audience segmentation, compelling messaging, and the balance between organic outreach and paid advertising. He also discusses leveraging AI for creative marketing solutions, and the significance of landing pages in testing concepts before spending on ads, all within the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of New York.

Nik Sharma, known as the D2C guy, has built three service-based companies that lead some of the largest brands in the industry, including Hint water, Feastables, Judy, Bacardi, and Caraway. Sharma discusses his experiences with high-level brands and how they are breaking out of their reliance on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Sharma suggests that brands should focus on testing TikTok, TV, and sponsored editorial content to gain a secondary presence and build trust with customers. He emphasizes the importance of having a good product, creating content, and distributing it. Sharma believes that if someone is unable to scale, it is likely due to a deficiency in one of these three areas. Sharma also talks about his personal experiences with starting Sharma Brands and how it evolved into a consulting firm. He advises entrepreneurs to stay focused on their goals and remain consistent in their efforts. Highlights Diversification of marketing channels for D2C beyond social media (💼) Testing and investment in TV commercials and CTV for long-lasting secondary presence (📺) Working with consultants to learn about testing, resource & cost lift for TV and making informed decisions (🎓) Collaboration with creators and publishers to drive customer acquisition (🤝) Start with Facebook to test and validate content, then lift to other channels like TV (💻) Sponsored by: 🛒 Tapcart will instantly turn your Shopify store into an epic mobile app, no coding required and get up and running in less than 2 weeks! Sign up get up to 2 months free - Tapcart's best Offer, Ever. To Sign up for this offer head over to: 🔗 https://tapcart.com/ChewOnThis 🌟 Insense - Insense is the all-in-one platform for UGC creatives sourcing, organic posting, and influencer whitelisting on Meta and TikTok Spark Ads - trusted by 1,400+ eComm brands and growth agencies. Our global community of 20,000+ vetted creators delivers cost-effective mobile-first creatives in just 5-15 business days. Sign up using the link to get $200 for your first UGC campaign!🔗 https://insense.pro/dtc/obvi?utm_campaign=obvi&utm_source=maypodcast1 Follow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and to see our exclusive merch check out https://chewonthis.io/ Ron Shah - https://twitter.com/obviceo Ash Melwani - https://twitter.com/ashvinmelwani Chew On This - https://twitter.com/chewonthisdtc

Nik Sharma and Brett Turner discuss CRO tips, landing page strategies, post purchase upsells, art of the cart, and the importance of the Slide out card. They also touch on headless commerce and predict a strong Q4 despite economic headwinds.

Nik Sharma and Ben Grynol discuss building a brand in the direct-to-consumer space. They emphasize driving consumer awareness, providing valuable content, and paying attention to how you pitch your audience. The podcast explores challenges in brand perception, adapting strategies based on user behavior, and maximizing brand success through user-generated content in DTC marketing.