The Boring Ecom Podcast

Want to know how the big dogs run growth at 9-figure brands? Connor Rolain, Head of Growth at HexClad, spills the tea on everything from sweepstakes campaigns to Black Friday strategy. No bs, just real tactical advice on scaling e-commerce brands, managing growth teams, and finding your next big win. Whether you're doing $1M or $100M, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can steal for your brand.   Thank You To Our Sponsors For a demo of Rivo, visit rivo.io and let them know we sent you. For 90 days of free AfterSell, visit aftersell.com/boring-podcast.   Timestamps (00:00) Introduction  (03:49) Connor's background  (09:25) What makes a good Head of Growth  (14:50) Deep dive: HexClad's sweepstakes campaign  (21:18) How to choose which growth tactics to pursue  (28:10) Strategic frameworks for different business stages  (35:22) Taco Bell's innovative pricing strategy  (41:00) Black Friday and holiday sales strategies  (45:34) Final words of wisdom for founders   Follow Richie (X | LinkedIn) and Joe (X | LinkedIn) for more e-commerce insights and to join the conversation.

Ready to turn Black Friday into your biggest revenue day ever? Joe breaks down the exact framework that generated millions for Feastables - from crafted offers that actually convert to preventing those dreaded stockouts. No fluff, just actionable strategies on inventory planning, SMS campaigns that print money, and how to keep your sanity when shit hits the fan. Whether you're doing $10k or $10M in sales, this episode is your blueprint for Black Friday dominance.   Timestamps (02:35) Why Most Black Friday Strategies Fail (05:48) The Feastables Case Study (08:41) The "Keep It Simple" Framework for Offers (13:58) Never Run Out of Stock Again: Inventory Mastery (19:04) The Perfect Sale Duration (It's Not What You Think) (30:09) The Email & SMS Gameplan (36:49) Paid Media: When to Scale, When to Pull Back (40:44) The Cash Flow Strategy Nobody Talks About (44:52) Keeping Your Sanity During Black Friday (40:05) Post-Game Analysis: Learning From Wins & Losses   Follow Richie (X | LinkedIn) and Joe (X | LinkedIn) for more e-commerce insights and to join the conversation.

Welcome to The Boring Ecom Podcast! In this introductory episode, meet your hosts Richie Mashiko (Head of Growth at She's Birdie) and Joe Siegel (Head of E-commerce at Feastables) as they explain why they're diving into the 'boring' side of e-commerce. Fed up with the endless content about ads and marketing, Richie and Joe are here to unpack the critical but less-discussed aspects of running successful e-commerce brands. From finance and operations to supply chain and hiring, they're tackling the unglamorous work that happens beneath the surface - the parts of the iceberg you don't see on Twitter. Whether you're just starting in e-commerce or looking to scale your brand, this podcast aims to be your resource for understanding the nuts and bolts of building sustainable e-commerce businesses. Join these industry veterans (and best friends) as they break down complex topics with practical insights and a healthy dose of humor. Follow Richie (X | LinkedIn) and Joe (X | LinkedIn) for more e-commerce insights and to join the conversation.