

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 operators 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 marketers 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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May 25, 2023 • 23min
Create Subscriptions for Shopify to Transform One-time Buyers into Brand Champions | #191 Gaby Tegen
In this episode, we sit down with Gaby Tegen, founder & CEO of Smartrr.com, for an insightful conversation about unleashing the true power of customer relationships through subscriptions and a purpose-built app aimed at maximizing lifetime value.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to increase your customer lifetime value through subscriptionsHow to keep customers engaged and stay within the subscriptionAnalytics to monitor subscriber managementThe biggest mistakes merchants make when it comes to subscription offersReasons why customers cancel subscriptionsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://smartrr.com/productShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/smartrrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartrrapp/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3IHJKQu Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 24, 2023 • 20min
New Marketing Strategy for Shopify (Direct Mail) | #190 Michael Epstein
This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Michael Epstein, Co-CEO and CMO of postpilot.com. We discuss how direct mail is making a comeback and why you should use it as a marketing strategy to boost your sales.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The marketing channel with a response rate 28 times higher than any other channelUnderstanding Direct Mail: Formats and DeliveryEffective marketing promotions and strategies for Direct MailDesigning a successful postcard campaignThe value of hand-written postcardsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.postpilot.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/postpilotLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/postpilot/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/45FESoW Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 24, 2023 • 23min
Ultrafast Order Fulfillment for Ecommerce Companies | #189 Manish Chowdhary
This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Manish Chowdhary, founder and CEO of Cahoot.ai. In our discussion, we explore the potential of a peer-to-peer order fulfillment network in empowering merchants to provide profitable nationwide free shipping options to customers within one or two days.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How do merchants encounter and overcome the biggest obstacles and mistakes in shipping and order fulfillmentWhy is multi-channel fulfillment important, and how does it workWhat are the top three factors merchants should consider when searching for a 3PL companyHow much data is necessary to determine the optimal distribution of stock across different warehousesWhat are the differences between a traditional or standard 3PLLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.cahoot.ai/Shopify App Store: https://www.cahoot.ai/order-fulfillment-integration-partners/shopify-order-fulfillment-services-how-to-free-shipping/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-chowdhary/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3MTeyjx Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 20, 2023 • 23min
AI Marketing Manager App for Your Shopify Store: Boost Sales and Save Time | #188 Seamas Egan
In this episode you discover how AI can streamline your store marketing efforts, allowing you to save valuable time and focus on other aspects of your business. Guest on the show is Seamas Egan, founder & CEO of tinyeinstein.ai.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to compete with the big brands with just a small budget and AIHow to save time, with AI managing your email automation and campaignsHow AI can be utilized to cut down on expenses in your business operationsHow AI can manage your whole store in the backgroundWhat tinyEinstein is about and how it helps youLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.tinyeinstein.ai/Shopify App store: https://apps.shopify.com/tinyeinstein-ai-marketingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tinyeinsteinaiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinyeinstein_aiInstagram: https://instagram.com/tinyeinstein_aiGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3MmIh34 Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 17, 2023 • 19min
Boost Repeat Purchases by Avoiding 5 Loyalty Program Mistakes | #187 Dastan Chikeev
In this Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast episode, Dastan Chikeev from growave.io shares insights on avoiding 5 loyalty program mistakes to drive repeat purchases.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Five mistakes that merchants make when it comes to loyalty programsThe Value of Rewards. What does it mean and how does it workHow to implement a successful loyalty programHow to take advantage of email notificationsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.growave.io/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/growaveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-chikeev/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowaveGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/435EyNQ Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 16, 2023 • 16min
The Future of Shopping: Mobile Commerce and Storytelling | #186 Jesse Pujji
Discover the power of immersive mobile shopping experiences as Jesse Pujji, Founder & CEO of kahaniapp.com, shares valuable insights on the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:What merchants can do to get more results through storytellingHow to connect products to your content postsWhat kind of content merchants should push the mostHow AI is capable to influence content creationLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.kahaniapp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jspujji/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspujjiGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3o3MK2x Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 15, 2023 • 22min
How To Effectively Deliver Personalized Recommendations That Convert Sales | #185 Alexandre Robicquet
This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Alexandre Robicquet, CEO and co-founder of Crossing Minds. We discuss how to effectively deliver personalized recommendations that convert sales.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to increase revenue with product recommendations, upsells, and smart bundlesThe biggest challenges for business owners implementing AIHow to boost email CTR by recommending productsHow many SKUs merchants need to have to benefit from personalized recommendations And moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.crossingminds.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/crossing-mindsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrerobicquet/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexandrerbcqt?lang=enGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/41HXZeG Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 10, 2023 • 17min
How to Wow Customers with Subscription eCommerce | #184 Dileepan Siva
Unlock the path to higher profits and customer retention in this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast. Join Dileepan Siva, founder and CEO of upscribe.io, as we discuss the art of delivering an impactful customer experience that drives business success.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The biggest challenges of implementing a subscription into your businessWhat is churn rate, and why is it important for the evaluation of your businessWhat strategies to use to motivate customers to sign up for subscriptionsSubscription model or membership on loyalty and rewards modelThe right time to offer a subscriptionLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.upscribe.io/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/upscribe-subscriptionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dileepansiva/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dileepansivaGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3pA9Vla Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 10, 2023 • 21min
Unlocking the Power of Email Automation | #183 Stefan Chiriacescu
Unlock the power of email automation in this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, featuring a conversation with Stefan Chiriacescu, founder of ecommerce-today.com.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Why email marketing is so importantThe most common challenges/mistakes, when it comes to email marketingHow often should you clean your list, and howAn insight into website and cart abandonmentLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://ecommerce-today.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-chiriacescuTwitter: https://twitter.com/eComTodayAgencyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercetodayagencyGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/42IDXBF Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/

May 9, 2023 • 17min
Digital Marketing Strategies to Increase Your Website Sales | #182 Brandon Leibowitz
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, Brandon Leibowitz, founder of seooptimizers.com, shares valuable insights on digital marketing strategies to help you boost your website sales.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How important is SEO in 2023The biggest challenges when it comes to implementing SEO strategiesHow to get started with SEO for a new Shopify storeWhat is a quality backlink, and why it is importantWhat kind of content should people build up so that they get indexedWould Google accept AI-generated contentLinks & ResourcesSpecial Offer: https://seooptimizers.com/giftWebsite: https://seooptimizers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonleibsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLeibowitz/videosPodcast: https://seooptimizers.buzzsprout.com/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3phQ1eF Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on Instagram______________________________________________________ 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/


