eCommerce MasterPlan

Chloë Thomas

Trying to work out how to acquire more customers? Need to improve customer retention? Or just looking for some reassurance you’re on the right track? That’s what the eCommerce MasterPlan is here for. Every week we interview an e-Commerce business person (owner, manager or marketer) with a fascinating insight into successful online retailing. Their business might be a UK mail order retailer, an online-only store from Australia, or a brick and clicks business from the USA – but every one of them is doing something we can all learn from. Many of our guests are using Shopify & Klaviyo, but we also have guests using Wix, Bigcommerce, Woocommerce, Omnisend and Magento. So you're sure to find an episode that directly helps YOU.Listen for advice on what to do next, the reassurance you’re heading in the right direction and all the inspiration you need to grow your eCommerce business without losing your life in the process!

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Aug 7, 2023 • 28min

Reaching €1,000,000 Sales by year 2 with Moyu's Roel Schatorjé

Roel Schatorjé, Founder of MOYU, is a company that sells unique products, specifically erasable stone paper notebooks, designed to reduce single-use paper and reforest the planet.Despite initial scepticism, the business has experienced fast growth, reaching over €1,000,000 in sales by its second year. Roel discusses how the company has grown, its expansion across Europe, its focus on biodiversity and tree planting, and its successful ambassador program. The conversation also touches on balancing B2C and B2B sales, a cool Slack plugin for team morale, and Roel's interest in expanding to the African continent. In this episode we discuss:The environmental impact of stone paper – and why he chose that materialHow word-of-mouth marketing helped grow MOYU's businessShifting towards eCommerce and B2C salesKey strategies to expand into the wholesale retail marketHow is MOYU working towards managing the environmental impact of the paper industry?Time stamps:[03:27] Testing market interest in erasable notebooks abroad.[07:30] Netherlands-focused business expands to ecommerce and wholesale.[11:22] Having a brand guardian, designer, and content creator.[13:27] Products with sustainable features gain popularity through word-of-mouth.[17:12] Enthusiastic about international expansion.[22:39] New Slack integration helps track team emotions.[25:34] A brilliant social media strategy for growth.Start a free trial with Prisync and get 50% off your first three months! >> https://ecmp.info/prisyncHear the Brightpearl Lightning 50 Podcast >> https://ecmp.info/lightning50 ..This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 5, 2023 • 3min

Bump: Educating your Customers is key to Sales Growth

In these ‘Bump’ mini episodes I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This time it's Lucie Harrild from comhla episode 449.In this clip, Lucie unpacks how and why educating her customers is a core part of the growth plan for comhla.LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HEREhttps://ecmp.info/449This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2023 • 33min

Balance the Physical and Digital in Sustainable Fashion Lucie Harrild from comhla

Lucie Harrild is the founder of comhla, a one-stop shop for sustainable fashion built on Shopify. Lucie shares the initial challenges of pitching her idea without a visual representation and how she decided to create a website early on to showcase her concept. The focus of Lucie's business is on demonstrating behaviour changes in sustainable fashion such as repairing, upcycling, and buying and selling pre-loved items. She aims to show that sustainable fashion can still be beautiful without sacrificing personal style.Lucie discusses her plans to open a physical store and use it as a platform for online marketing. She reflects on the importance of telling a unique story, the growing awareness of the environmental impact, and ways to help consumers make better purchasing decisions,In this episode we discuss:How can a website bring a concept to life?Why you need a physical store as a marketing platformWhat is ‘choice editing’?Mainstream vs sustainable fashionSupporting customers through the (often) confusing landscape of sustainable fashionDive In:[04:44] Launching a fashion platform with a sustainability focus.[09:50] Lessons learnt from a challenging pitch.[14:55] Having different customer profiles.[17:54] How choice editing makes sustainability accessible and inspiring.[25:52] Leveraging Canva and teamwork for collaboration and carbon tracking...This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 29, 2023 • 3min

Subscriptions and Customer Retention Strategies with Grub Club's Alessandro Di Trapani

Alessandro Di Trapani is the co-founder and CEO of Grub Club, an insect-based dog food brand. Alessandro reflects on his journey in building the startup and the importance of customer retention and community building. He highlights the company's focus on brand messaging, effective communication, and finding the optimal mix between customer need and shipping frequency in a subscription business. Alessandro also emphasises the use of cohort analysis in understanding customer behaviour and improving marketing and acquisition strategies. In this episode we discuss:Why you need to be investing in brand and messaging toneHow do you communicate effectively and resonate with people?Analysing cohorts to evaluate marketing strategiesHow real-world interactions, such as consumer shows, helped the business grow… and the unique benefits of using insect protein in dog food! Dive In[04:32] How the pandemic sparked a boom in the pet industry[09:21] The brand strives to be the obvious choice for customers by educating about the benefits of products and ingredients.[14:21] Persistence and understanding are key for success.[18:02] Tracking customer retention and lifetime value[21:46] Maximise team performance through freedom, experimentation, and positive mindset.[26:13] Optimise packaging, frequency, and customer needs...This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2023 • 5min

Bump: 3 Ways to Use Customer Loyalty to Grow Your Sales

In these ‘Bump’ mini episodes I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This time it's Laura Crawford from Mama Bamboo, episode 446.In this clip, Laura shares her three marketing strategies for customer loyalty, including referrals and influencer marketing. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HEREhttps://ecmp.info/446Enjoy!ChloeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 10, 2023 • 33min

Loyalty Points, Referrals, and User-Generated Content with Laura Crawford from Mama Bamboo

Laura Crawford, co-founder of Mama Bamboo, shares valuable marketing insights behind the award-winning and eco-friendly nappies and wipes brand.Laura discusses the power of face-to-face shows and email nurturing journeys to boost traffic, as well as tips on reducing carbon footprint. She also talks about the importance of community, AI Chat GPT, and using TikTok for organic growth. In this episode we discuss:Tips to achieving B Corp certificationThe benefits of using Shopify for its eCommerce storeHow to balance in-house versus outsourced areas of a businessThe role of face-to-face shows in your marketing strategyAdvice for reducing a business's carbon footprintWhat the best email nurturing journeys for customers areUsing TikTok for organic growth in e-commerceTime stamps:[03:07] How Laura used Shopify for an easy website launch.[07:54] Working with a small team of five and outsourced marketing expertise.[10:16] Reaching out to wholesalers for the need of on-shelf presence.[15:54] The mission to become the most recommended eco nappy brand.[21:51] Achieving awards for products and sustainability.[25:43] Why face-to-face shows matter.[27:29] Working from home and how the company reduces their carbon footprint..This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 3, 2023 • 32min

AI and Organic TikTok tips for eCommerce Success with slo Denim's Kristian Hansen

In this episode we find out how a sustainable denim brand is fighting against fast fashion.We are joined by Kristian Hansen, co-founder and CEO of slø, a brand that has gained success by being honest and building a community of like-minded people. We cover some big topics in the eCommerce world!The company is currently raising capital to build their own facility and achieve their goal of making people happy by providing jeans that fit, regardless of gender identity. In this episode we discuss:How sustainability can drive community How to get organic conversions from TikTokWhy you need a ‘mission-first’ approach to product developmentPractical tips for creating a community Ways to implement authenticity in your marketingHow to get the most out of ChatGPTTimestamps:[00:29] The role of TikTok marketing in fashion.[04:51] How slø is expanding to fashion.[07:43] The 'Instagram model' and having a small, versatile content-based team.[12:05] Market to a segmented, diverse community for successful growth.[15:34] How the customer feedback loop powers community growth.[18:28] Social media audience wants entertainment, not sales.[24:36] Training ChatGPT to generate reliable information efficiently.[29:51] eCommerce trends to watchFind out more about Treyd at https://ecmp.info/treyd ...This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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