

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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Mar 15, 2023 • 19min
Why Retention is the new Acquisition | #163 Danielle Butera
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, I chat with Danielle Butera of yotpo.com, about the latest business trend: Retention as the new Acquisition. We dive deep into the reasons why focusing on customer retention is becoming increasingly important for ecommerce businesses.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:What is retentionWhy is retention the new acquisitionHow to keep a customerHow to bring a customer back to your storeHow does SMS marketing improve customer retentionLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.yotpo.com/Socials: https://www.facebook.com/yotpoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yotpo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/yotpoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yotpo/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3FrhTSO Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.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/

Mar 14, 2023 • 23min
Why Entering New Markets Is The Best Thing For Your Ecommerce Business | #162 Bryce Cressy
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, we sit down with Bryce Cressy, the Head of Partnerships at zee.co, to delve into the topic of why expanding your ecommerce business into new markets can be so beneficial.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to expand your business internationallyThe minimum volume to be considered before entering into a new marketTiming recommendations for merchants planning to sell abroadWhat are the risks if you don't do it rightAn all-in-one streamlined solution for entering global marketsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.zee.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-cressy-6b936290/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zee_ior/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IORZee/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3mOIzXs Episode SponsorReferralCandy’s word-of-mouth marketing platform will help you influence and scale word of mouth for your brand: Launch a customer referral program and let your best customers refer a steady stream of new customers to you. And scale your social media presence with the world’s first commission-only influencer marketing solution. Ecommerce coffee break listeners get as much as up to 3 months free, if you sign up now! Visit https://referralcandy.com/coffeebreak to learn more.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.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/

Mar 13, 2023 • 19min
Subscription programs: How Successful Brands Launch, Scale, and Innovate | #161 Matthew Holman
Discover the secrets of successful subscription program launch, scaling, and innovation as Matthew Holman, Head of Growth at QPilot, joins us on the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:What you need to know before starting a subscription programNiche industries or verticals suitable for subscription programsDifferences between a membership-based program and a subscription-based programFrequency types most commonly used for subscriptionsAnd moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://qpilot.cloud/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/Twitter: https://twitter.com/subscriptiondoc/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3l6dttG Episode SponsorReferralCandy’s word-of-mouth marketing platform will help you influence and scale word of mouth for your brand: Launch a customer referral program and let your best customers refer a steady stream of new customers to you. And scale your social media presence with the world’s first commission-only influencer marketing solution. Ecommerce coffee break listeners get as much as up to 3 months free, if you sign up now! Visit https://referralcandy.com/coffeebreak to learn more.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.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/

Mar 9, 2023 • 23min
Shopify Success Unlocked: The Importance of Collection Pages for Driving Conversions and Growing Your Business | #160 Will Waggenspack
Join us on this episode as we sit down with Will Waggenspack, co-founder of entaice.com, to discuss how optimizing collection pages can be the key to unlocking your Shopify store's conversion potential.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The best practices to improve your page rankingsHow to present information on your product pageHow to generate the right user experienceHow to optimize the collection pageHow to help users discover products they want to buyLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.entaice.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/entaiceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willwspack/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3IXlUzs Episode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.ReferralCandy’s word-of-mouth marketing platform will help you influence and scale word of mouth for your brand: Launch a customer referral program and let your best customers refer a steady stream of new customers to you. And scale your social media presence with the world’s first commission-only influencer marketing solution. Ecommerce coffee break listeners get as much as up to 3 months free, if you sign up now! Visit https://referralcandy.com/coffeebreak to learn more.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.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/

Mar 7, 2023 • 23min
Maximizing Profits: How to Optimize Your Ecommerce Site for Conversions | #159 Yuxin Zhu
On this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, Yuxin Zhu, CEO and Co-Founder of Replo at replo.app, reveals powerful tips and tricks for optimizing your ecommerce website for conversions.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Optimizing a website for conversion - why is it so important?How to create a user-centered website or pageThe importance of landing pages todayShopify landing pages: how do they workHow to get started and build your first landing page using Replo Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.replo.app/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/replo.app/Twitter: https://twitter.com/replohqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuxinzhu/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/41Pp4OeEpisode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.ReferralCandy’s word-of-mouth marketing platform will help you influence and scale word of mouth for your brand: Launch a customer referral program and let your best customers refer a steady stream of new customers to you. And scale your social media presence with the world’s first commission-only influencer marketing solution. Ecommerce coffee break listeners get as much as up to 3 months free, if you sign up now! Visit https://referralcandy.com/coffeebreak to learn more.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.Tag the podcast on Ins______________________________________________________ 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 6, 2023 • 25min
Low-Cost Marketing Hacks: Making Word of Mouth Work for Your Business | #158 Raúl Galera
In this edition of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, Raúl Galera, the Partnerships Lead at ReferralCandy, joins us to talk about inexpensive marketing tactics and the art of making Word of Mouth marketing work for you.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Why Word of Mouth is one of the best marketing channelsWhat WOW strategies to follow in your businessThe best referral setup for your businessWhy you should pay influencers a commission only And moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite ReferralCandy & InfluencerCandy: https://www.referralcandy.com/coffeebreakShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/referralcandyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/referralcandyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulgalera/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3mtWEt2Episode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.ReferralCandy’s word of mouth marketing platform will help you influence and scale word of mouth for your brand: Launch a customer referral program and let your best customers refer a steady stream of new customers to you. And scale your social media presence with the world’s first commission-only influencer marketing solution. Ecommerce coffee break listeners get as much as up to 3 months free, if you sign up now! Visit https://referralcandy.com/coffeebreak to learn more.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and ______________________________________________________ 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 2, 2023 • 26min
How to Create Loyalty in Ecommerce During Economic Downturn | #157 Rakshithaa Mahesh
In this episode, I talk with Rakshithaa (Ria) Mahesh and Hemant Purswani, Co-Founders of appstle.com, to discuss the importance of customer retention and loyalty in the ecommerce industry, especially in the midst of an economic downturn.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to unlock growth with customer retention toolsThe benefits of loyalty programs for customer acquisition and retentionWhy memberships and subscriptions are so successfulWhat do you do to make your customer's life easierLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://appstle.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/subscriptions-by-appstleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/appstle/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3y5AXSIEpisode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.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/

Mar 1, 2023 • 24min
Enhance Your Website's Conversion Rates by Tracking Visitor Patterns | #156 Mutakabbir Ahmed Tayib
This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Mutakabbir Ahmed Tayib, Chief Marketing Officer at enhencer.com. We discuss how to maximize your website's potential with an AI algorithm that improves conversion rates through better audience targeting.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Why it's hard to find audiences these days What you can do to improve your targetingHow much should you spend on ads for your specific productsHow much will AI take over from an e-commerce storeAnd moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://enhencer.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/enhencer-1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enhencer/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/41BZLz2 Episode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.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/

Feb 27, 2023 • 25min
Email 101 for Ecommerce Merchants: Maximizing Your Store's Potential | #155 Dave Rodenbaugh
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, Dave Rodenbaugh, the founder of Recapture.io, joins us to talk about implementing the standard playbook of emails (and why you don't need all of them at once.)On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to implement the standard playbook of emailsHow to craft the perfect abandoned cart sequenceBest practices for A/B testing in the email flowsUnderstanding the mechanics of post-purchase emailsAnd moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://recapture.ioShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/recapture-abandoned-cart-and-email-marketingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodenbaugh/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3EFyhPeEpisode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.Tag the podcast on Instagram @clauslauter and let me know what you like about it.______________________________________________________ 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/

Feb 23, 2023 • 24min
The 3 Ingredients To Building A Profitable Shopify Business | #154 Duane Brown
This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Duane Brown, Founder & Head of Strategy at Take Some Risk Inc. at takesomerisk.com. We talk about the three ingredients to building a profitable Shopify business.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The three key ingredients required to establish a profitable Shopify business.Effective strategies for dividing a marketing budget across multiple channels to achieve optimal outcomes.Why relying solely on one platform is not a recommended approach.The most significant challenges that direct-to-consumer brands encounter.Insights into the importance of sales channels for emerging brands.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.takesomerisk.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanebrown/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takesomerisk/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at http://bit.ly/3xSOT25Episode SponsorsVL OMNI empowers businesses to accelerate growth. Unique consultative approach to data integration leads to better strategy. VL OMNI works with complex systems and technology stacks, managed service approach allows for faster implementation and scalability across selling channels. Visit https://vlomni.com/ for a technical consultation.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: clauslauter.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastBy rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Please also remember to subscribe to our podcast and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode.Tag the podcast on Instagram @clauslauter and let me know what you like about it.______________________________________________________ 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/


