

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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Nov 17, 2022 • 16min
Why Shopify Brands Should Be Obsessed With User Experience | #127 Adrien Levinger
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, I talk with Adrien Levinger, Founder & CEO of FAV Solution. We discuss UX/UI best practices and why Shopify brands should be obsessed with user experience.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to build a website that is usable for a customer.How should a user journey look on a Shopify store.How should you do user testing once you go online.What do you do if the site content is too heavy.And moreAdrien has a Master of Science in Engineering from Telecom Paris, a top tech school in France. He combines strong technical engineering knowledge and a unique Client-side experience. FAV Solution is a leading eCommerce dev agency in the US, a Shopify Plus Partner, and a member of 1% for the Planet.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://favsolution.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-levinger/Chrome extension to check image size vs rendered on screen: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/image-details/aenkfgeagkbpmkbchfbfnkcefogmnboc?hl=enTinyjpg to optimize image weight: https://tinyjpg.com/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join the Ecom Merchant Pro Community! Podcast listeners get 50% off for life with the coupon: EMPCJoin here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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 notificati______________________________________________________ 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/

Nov 15, 2022 • 17min
Shop Social - A new trend? | #126 Dana Roefer
In this episode, I talk with Dana Roefer, about the concept of social shopping. Dana is dedicated to showing potential social shoppers how they can change their lives by relying on their circle of entrepreneurs—their social sellers.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The concept of social shoppingWhat kind of strategies should merchants follow to make their product worthy?How can your customer assist you in staying focused?An overview of the book "Shop Social"And moreDana Roefer is a social selling corporate consultant and LifePlan facilitator who is on a mission to help women recognize their worth, live with intentionality, and transform their buying habits.An active social shopper, she believes that building a micro-community of experts with a vested interest in your well-being is the key to optimal, focused investing in yourself, your home, and your family. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.danaroefer.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Social-Connect-Products-Support/dp/1544531206Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danaroefer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaroefer/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join the Ecom Merchant Pro Community! Podcast listeners get 50% off for life with the coupon: EMPCJoin here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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 podc______________________________________________________ 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/

Nov 12, 2022 • 17min
Why Your Customers Unboxing Experience Is Important | #125 Dru Carpenter
This episode features a conversation with Dru Carpenter, Founder & CCO of Slippy.io. We discuss how brands can personalize the unboxing experience and why this is important.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The best Marketing channel with a high opening rateHow to can increase the lifetime value of your customersWhy the unboxing experience of the customer is so crucialWhy personalization is essentialAnd moreDru Carpenter is the Founder & CCO of Slippy.io. Dru started selling online ~ 6 years ago and joined a fulfillment company called Huboo as one of their first sales hires. He helped scale that business to Series B, and then decided to jump back into the early-stage startup world by joining a company called Scribeless, which provides “handwritten" direct mail services.Combining his experience in selling and then providing fulfillment and direct mail services, he founded slippy to create a new marketing channel for eCommerce and enable brands to personalize the unboxing experience.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.slippy.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slippyio/about/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join the Ecom Merchant Pro Community! Podcast listeners get 50% off for life with the coupon: EMPCJoin here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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/

Nov 10, 2022 • 10min
Watch This To Boost Your Business! 5 Things You Need To Do...
Here are some tips and strategies on how you can increase your productivity and work less to achieve better results in your business.Want to get in front of 1000's of Shopify merchants and business owners? Become a featured interview guest on the show. More info: https://www.clauslauter.com/podcast-guest-application/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join the Ecom Merchant Pro Community! Podcast listeners get 50% off for life with the coupon: EMPCJoin here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here.______________________________________________________ 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/

Nov 7, 2022 • 18min
3D Augmented Reality App Improves Shopify Conversions | #124 Gaurav Baid
This episode features a conversation with Gaurav Baid, Founder & chief product officer at Avataar (avataar.ai). We discuss how augmented reality solutions can help increase conversions and sales for Shopify merchants.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How AI and 3D augmented reality solutions can benefit customers and merchantsBest-case scenarios for using 3D augmented realityThe process of converting products into interactive 3D imagesWhich kind of size store would really profit from this technologyHow a merchant should prepare before using 3D augmented realityAnd moreAvataar is the world's first out-of-the-box 3D and interactive augmented reality solution that is shaping consumers’ online buying behavior. Avataar delivers life-size 3D and augmented reality (AR) first experiences across all consumer touchpoints (web, in-app, and social channels) using proprietary technology and 10+ US patents.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.avataar.ai/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/avataarLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avataar-/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join the Ecom Merchant Pro Community! Podcast listeners get 50% off for life with the coupon: EMPCJoin here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.______________________________________________________ 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/

Nov 5, 2022 • 24min
Headless eCommerce vs Traditional eCommerce | #123 Synim Selimi
This episode features a conversation with Synim Selimi and Shkumbin Maxhuni of sogody.com. We discuss why headless ecommerce is outperforming traditional ecommerce stores. Sogody is a martech company working on creating granular digital experiences to have clients convert without pitching. They work with international brands, including Samsung, Cheil, Creative CX, Thrasio and enable growth for many more ecommerce businesses. On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Headless ecommerce: what is it?The benefits of a Headless ecommerce storeWhy stores should use HeadlessHeadless vs traditional e-commerce costsA/B testing of ecommerce storesAnd moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://sogody.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sogodyTwitter: https://twitter.com/sogodycomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sogodycom/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join the Ecom Merchant Pro Community! Podcast listeners get 50% off for life with the coupon: EMPCJoin here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can ______________________________________________________ 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/

Nov 2, 2022 • 19min
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech on eCommerce Marketing | #122 Debarshi Chaudhuri
This episode features a conversation with Debarshi Chaudhuri. He is one of the founders of Maverick at trymaverick.com, a startup that uses AI-generated deep fakes to help ecommerce brands create personalized videos at scale for their customers.We discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Tech are having an impact on ecommerce marketing today. On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to make the shopping experience of your customer as personalized as possibleHow videos play a vital role in merchants’ successWhere to get customers' dataHow to make AI-generated videos for your customersWhat sort of equipment to use for video recording (Basic or High end)And moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.trymaverick.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/trymaverick/Twitter: https://twitter.com/trymaverickContinue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here.______________________________________________________ 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/

Nov 1, 2022 • 27min
5 Ways to Increase Your Amazon Conversion Rate | #121 Ryan Flannagan
This episode features a conversation with Ryan Flannagan, CEO and Founder of Nuanced Media at nuancedmedia.com. We discuss five ways to increase your Amazon conversion rate and accelerate revenue.Ryan Flannagan is the CEO and Founder of Nuanced Media, an international eCommerce marketing agency. Ryan has over 15 years of experience in eCommerce, multi-channel digital marketing, and third-party marketing. As Founder and CEO of Nuanced Media, he has worked with hundreds of companies to establish best practices, focusing on the 20 percent of effort that produces 80 percent of revenue.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:5 ways to increase your Amazon conversion rateHow can you combine Shopify & Amazon, so that each of the sites profitsAmazon action planAre Google sales more profitable or Amazon’sHow to establish your brand on AmazonAnd moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://nuancedmedia.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/RyanFlannagan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NuancedMedia/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can ______________________________________________________ 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/

Oct 25, 2022 • 25min
[Shopify] Scale with Managed Integration Services | #120 Robin H. Smith
In this episode, I talk with Robin H. Smith CEO and Co-Founder of VL OMNI about how a managed integration service can help Shopify brands.With over 28 years of experience in supply chain and data integration, Robin H. Smith is Co-Founder and CEO of VL OMNI, a iPaaS managed service platform that is both elastic and scalable to the demands of scaling ecommerce and multichannel merchants. On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to scale a multichannel ecommerce business with data integration How you as a Shopify merchant can do more with your data.Why is it important for scaling brands to think early about integration?What kind of challenges do merchants have with integrations? And moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://vlomni.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VLOMNI/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VL_OMNILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-logistics-inc/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here.______________________________________________________ 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/

Oct 25, 2022 • 17min
Build Omni-channel Marketing Campaigns In Minutes | #119 Vibhor Kapoor
In this episode, I talk with Vibhor Kapoor of AdRoll, about how to use Omni-channel marketing campaigns to build personalized experiences in a matter of minutes.Vibhor Kapoor is the Chief Marketing Officer for AdRoll (adroll.com), a marketing and advertising platform for Direct to Consumer brands. Vibhor’s charter at AdRoll includes driving growth, and leading all aspects of marketing planning, strategy development, and activity execution. On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to expand your ad spend without increasing the budget.The best ways to maintain ads in the world of constant changeWill Black Friday and Cyber Monday this month surpass last year's numbers?In this economic climate, how can AI help you?The most common mistakes merchants makeAnd moreLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.adroll.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/adroll-retargetingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adroll/Continue the ConversationIn our ECOM MERCHANT PRO community, you can connect with our podcast guests and continue the conversation.Our community is also a great place to get advice from other Shopify merchants who have achieved what you are aiming for.This is your safe place to actively grow your online retail business with the support of the most amazing and helpful group of ecommerce entrepreneurs behind you.Join here: https://www.clauslauter.com/ecom-merchant-pro/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.If you like the content and would like to support the podcast, you can buy ______________________________________________________ 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/


