Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast
Claus Lauter
"What do the best online stores know that you don’t?" - If you sell online, run a DTC brand, or plan to launch — this podcast reveals the strategies top ecommerce marketers are using right now to grow sales.Discover what’s working in 2026 to sell across Amazon, Shopify, and beyond, with insights on MarTech, D2C, B2B, social media, paid ads, AI, dropshipping, and more. Hear how successful ecommerce operators think, test, and scale fast — and get the insider marketing & sales tactics to grow revenue smarter. Top ecommerce and marketing experts share proven strategies and methods for business and revenue growth. We focus on the tools and techniques that really matter. With 450+ free episodes, the Ecommerce Coffee Break is your practical, no-fluff business podcast for staying ahead in e-commerce. 🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes are released each week. Subscribe now to start scaling your store!
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Apr 10, 2024 • 24min
Payment Optimization Tactics That Could Save Your Online Business Thousands — Matthew Rej | How Payments Work in the Online Shopping World, How to Switch to a Different Payment Gateway Provider, How to Optimize Your Payment Gateway Cost Structure
Discover practical insights on reducing and optimizing credit card processing fees in this episode featuring Matthew Rej from merchantcostconsulting.comTopics discussed in this episode:What misconceptions online merchants have about credit card processing feesHow merchants can tell if they're paying too much for credit card transactionsWhat are of the hidden costs associated with credit card processingWhat factors should eCommerce businesses consider when changing payment gateways.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.merchantcostconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/merchant-cost-consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MCCSavingsGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/Xp7q-Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Podurama______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Apr 9, 2024 • 36min
Discovered: Amazon Toolkit Growth Hacks You're NOT Using — Jenna Lieber | How to Use Amazon Built-in Tools to Grow Your Brand, Amazon Creator Connections: What It Is, How To Use It, Why Amazon Advertising is Getting Better with New Features and AI (#298)
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to master Amazon's toolkit for growth and how to best utilize it to your advantage. Our featured guest on the show is Jenna Lieber, Client Services Director at turnkeyproductmanagement.comTopics discussed in this episode:How sellers manage Prime Day sales without discounts using coupons and Prime dealsWhat Amazon's Creator Connections program is and how does it benefit sellersHow Amazon sellers reuse content while complying across listings & storefrontsWhat impact does posting frequency on Amazon have on listing dominanceLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.turnkeyproductmanagement.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/turnkey-product-managementFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnkeyProductManagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnkeyproductmanagement/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/GW6UwSubscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Podurama______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Apr 8, 2024 • 27min
From Data to Direction: How to use AI-Driven Analytics for Ecommerce Growth — Brian Warrick | The Impact of AI-driven Analytics on Shopping Experiences, How AI can provide Instant Revenue Insights, Why AI Won't Replace Marketing And Analysts (#297)
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to use AI to optimize revenue streams and grow the digital marketing for your ecommerce brand with AI-driven analytics. Our featured guest on the show is Brian Warrick, Head of Revenue at Baresquare.com.Topics discussed in this episode:How is AI changing ecommerce in digital marketing and revenue growthWhat impact AI-driven analytics has on content production and shopping experiencesHow can AI offer instant insights into revenue streamsWhat's the importance of data in ecommerce and how to handle it effectivelyLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://baresquare.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/baresquare/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-warrick/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/baresquareGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/nAcN6Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Podurama______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Apr 3, 2024 • 22min
How to Automate and Optimize Shopify Dropshipping — Travis Mariea | The Advantages of Dropshipping and its Evolution, How Trending Niche Markets Influence Dropshipping, How to Manage Complex Dropshipping Logistics
In this discussion, Travis Mariea, CEO of flxpoint.com, shares his insights on the evolution and viability of dropshipping. He highlights the benefits of automation in managing complex logistics and order fulfillment. Travis explains how influencer-driven trends are reshaping niche markets and impacting consumer choices. The conversation dives into the challenges of integrating dropshipping into existing e-commerce setups, emphasizing the need for specialized software and seamless vendor collaboration.
Apr 2, 2024 • 26min
Secure Sales Without Losing Buyers. Shopify Deposits and Partial Payments Made Simple — Diana Birsan | Why Deposits Increase Sales, How to Set Up Partial Payments on Shopify, Why Deposits Aid Production Sustainability (#296)
In this podcast episode, we discuss partial payments and why it's a powerful selling strategy in 2024. Our featured guest on the show is Diana Birsan, cofounder of hypehound.io.Topics discussed in this episode:How the pandemic shifted partial payment norms for Shopify usersWhat challenges arose in creating the partial payment solutionHow deposits aid production sustainability effortsWhat's involved in setting up deposits and partial payments on ShopifyLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://getdownpay.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/downpayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianabirsan/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/lHIyxSubscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Podurama______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Mar 27, 2024 • 25min
Data Feed Optimization For Beginners — Jacques Van Der Wilt | How to Fix Product Feed Issues, Why Merchants Struggle with Product Data Feeds, How Data Feed Optimization Affects Conversions, How to Optimize Product Data for Advertising Campaigns
Today, we revisit the episode with Jacques van der Wilt, founder and CEO of DataFeedWatch.com, where we talked about feed optimization and why it increases your pay-per-click conversions.Topics discussed in this episode:How does data feed optimization impact pay per click conversionsWhat challenges do merchants face managing product data feeds for adsHow Data Feed Watch aids in optimizing product data for advertising campaignsWhat other advertising channels do merchants rely on besides GoogleLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.datafeedwatch.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/datafeedwatchLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanderwilt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jvdwiltGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/k2tHoSubscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Mar 26, 2024 • 25min
The Most Powerful Pricing Strategy You Are Probably Not Doing — Simeon Lukov | How to Find the Ideal Price for a Product, How to Price Your Products with AI, How to Use AI for Pricing Strategies and Competitive Analysis (#295)
In this episode, we discuss how to take the guesswork out of pricing and how new AI pricing technologies can streamline your revenue growth. Our featured guest on the show is Simeon Lukov, founder and CEO of dynamicpricing.aiTopics discussed in this episode:How AI technology revolutionized the process of pricing optimization for businessesWhat are the key benefits of incorporating AI into pricing strategiesHow can AI technology help overcome critical errors of merchants' pricing strategiesWhat roles AI plays in optimizing pricing based on stock levelsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://dynamicpricing.ai/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/dynamicpricing-aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamic-pricing-ltd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeonlukov/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simeon.lukov/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/PBaDmSubscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Mar 21, 2024 • 25min
Engage & Convert: Turn Customers into Superfans with Quizzes — Lindsay Kolinsky | How to Incentivize Loyalty with Rewards and Referrals, Ways to Use Quizzes, Surveys, and Reviews to Make Shopping More Personalized, How to Plan a Quiz to Guide Customers
From the archive: In this podcast episode, we discuss store features that help you turn customers into superfans and how to maximize the purchase experience with quizzes. Our featured guest on the show is Lindsay Kolinsky, Director of Marketing of okendo.io.Topics discussed in this episode:What are ways brands can use quizzes, surveys, and reviews to make shopping more personalizedWhat are the benefits of a single customer profile merging quiz, review, and survey dataHow do referrals, reviews, and loyalty programs help businesses in acquiring and retaining customersWhat role does transparency and incentivization play in data privacy concernsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://okendo.io/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/okendo-reviewsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okendo/X (former twitter): https://twitter.com/GetOkendoGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/rnjgG Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Mar 19, 2024 • 25min
How to Scale Your E-Commerce Business: Navigating Operations, Metrics, and Technology — Tahar Ouhrouche | Drawbacks of Running an Ecommerce Business with Spreadsheet, Challenges of Traditional ERP Systems for Ecommerce Businesses (#294)
In this podcast episode, we talk about the crucial aspects of managing an ecommerce business effectively and scale with confidence. Our featured guest on the show is Tahar Ouhrouche, CEO / Co-Founder at qoblex.comTopics discussed in this episode:What challenges do small to medium ecommerce businesses face when growingHow Xero and QuickBooks Online integration assist ecommerce businesses with accounting challengesWhat are the challenges with using traditional ERPsWhat are the drawbacks of running an ecommerce business using spreadsheetsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://qoblex.com/shopify/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/stock-buyLinkedIn: https://no.linkedin.com/company/qoblexX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qoblexGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page athttps://tinyurl.com/yc29w387Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
Mar 18, 2024 • 31min
How to Reach 8-Figures with Ecommerce — Talal Abulshamat | How to Achieve Product-market Fit, Why Omnichannel is Crucial for Reaching Eight Figures, Why Diversifying Advertising is Important, Why Focusing on Logistics and Service is Important (#293)
In this podcast episode, we talk about strategies for achieving 8-figure success in ecommerce through social media advertising, email marketing, and retention tactics. Our featured guest on the show is Talal Abulshamat, founder of TAS Digital Agency at tas-digital.comTopics discussed in this episode:How new ecommerce brands can ensure their product has a strong market fitWhat challenges arise when transitioning warehousing operations for businessesHow personalized videos and other content help small businesses gain customer trustEffective omni-channel strategies to reach seven or eight figures.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.tas-digital.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talalabulshamat/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talal.digital/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/7iKTfSubscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/
