<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/ecom-unlocked/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Ecommerce Unlocked]]></title><podcast:guid>ecd38c2c-6d60-5199-a055-69c102f630e2</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:00:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2024 Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></copyright><managingEditor>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether you're just starting out with an idea for a product, or you are years into your business and looking to take it to the next level, we are here to help you get to the next level. From marketing to operations and product design to management, we'll cover it all! We interview founders and operators of successful brands, giving you actionable, up-to-date information that you can quickly apply into your business. Now, let's powerup!]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg</url><title>Ecommerce Unlocked</title><link><![CDATA[https://ecom-unlocked.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><description>Whether you&apos;re just starting out with an idea for a product, or you are years into your business and looking to take it to the next level, we are here to help you get to the next level. From marketing to operations and product design to management, we&apos;ll cover it all! We interview founders and operators of successful brands, giving you actionable, up-to-date information that you can quickly apply into your business. Now, let&apos;s powerup!</description><link>https://ecom-unlocked.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Quick tactical tips that you can use today in your ecommerce business]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>31. How AI Really Fits Into Ecommerce Marketing w/ Erik Huberman</title><itunes:title>How AI Really Fits Into Ecommerce Marketing w/ Erik Huberman</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong class="ql-size-large">Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell talks with Erik Huberman, CEO and founder of Hawk Media, about the current state of marketing and the role of AI in the industry. Erik shares his background in e-commerce and how he built Hawk Media into a successful marketing agency. He emphasizes the importance of delivering on promises and executing marketing strategies effectively. Erik also discusses the work-life harmony he has created by incorporating his personal interests and experiences into his business. He explains how Hawk Media leverages AI to improve efficiency and maximize output. In this conversation, Erik Huberman discusses the use of AI in marketing and how it has revolutionized the industry. He explains how his company, Hawk Media, uses AI to analyze marketing data and provide valuable insights to clients. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic marketing strategy and the need to focus on building trust and nurturing customer relationships. Huberman also predicts that AI will continue to shape the future of marketing, particularly in content creation. He advises entrepreneurs to look for opportunities to innovate in established markets that have not seen much change.</p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Takeaways</strong></p><p>Delivering on promises and executing marketing strategies effectively is crucial for building a good reputation as a marketing agency.</p><p>Creating a work-life harmony, where personal interests and experiences are incorporated into the business, can lead to greater satisfaction and success.</p><p>AI can be leveraged to improve efficiency and maximize output in marketing by automating tasks and providing valuable insights.</p><p>Access to data and the ability to analyze and interpret it are key advantages in the marketing industry.</p><p>Building a strong team of high-quality individuals and providing opportunities for growth and success can lead to better results and higher revenue. AI has revolutionized the marketing industry by providing valuable insights and analysis of marketing data.</p><p>A holistic marketing strategy that focuses on building trust and nurturing customer relationships is crucial for long-term success.</p><p>AI will continue to shape the future of marketing, particularly in content creation.</p><p>Entrepreneurs should look for opportunities to innovate in established markets that have not seen much change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background of Erik Huberman</p><p>02:02 Delivering on Promises and Executing Effective Marketing Strategies</p><p>05:29 Creating Work-Life Harmony for a Fulfilling Entrepreneurial Journey</p><p>09:16 The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Marketing</p><p>14:59 Leveraging Data and Insights for Automated Marketing Strategies</p><p>22:02 Harnessing the Power of AI in Marketing</p><p>29:16 Innovation in Established Categories</p><p>35:25 The Future of AI in Content Creation</p><p>37:29 The Slow Adoption of AI in Marketing</p><p>39:15 Building Trust and Nurturing Customer Relationships</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong class="ql-size-large">Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell talks with Erik Huberman, CEO and founder of Hawk Media, about the current state of marketing and the role of AI in the industry. Erik shares his background in e-commerce and how he built Hawk Media into a successful marketing agency. He emphasizes the importance of delivering on promises and executing marketing strategies effectively. Erik also discusses the work-life harmony he has created by incorporating his personal interests and experiences into his business. He explains how Hawk Media leverages AI to improve efficiency and maximize output. In this conversation, Erik Huberman discusses the use of AI in marketing and how it has revolutionized the industry. He explains how his company, Hawk Media, uses AI to analyze marketing data and provide valuable insights to clients. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic marketing strategy and the need to focus on building trust and nurturing customer relationships. Huberman also predicts that AI will continue to shape the future of marketing, particularly in content creation. He advises entrepreneurs to look for opportunities to innovate in established markets that have not seen much change.</p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Takeaways</strong></p><p>Delivering on promises and executing marketing strategies effectively is crucial for building a good reputation as a marketing agency.</p><p>Creating a work-life harmony, where personal interests and experiences are incorporated into the business, can lead to greater satisfaction and success.</p><p>AI can be leveraged to improve efficiency and maximize output in marketing by automating tasks and providing valuable insights.</p><p>Access to data and the ability to analyze and interpret it are key advantages in the marketing industry.</p><p>Building a strong team of high-quality individuals and providing opportunities for growth and success can lead to better results and higher revenue. AI has revolutionized the marketing industry by providing valuable insights and analysis of marketing data.</p><p>A holistic marketing strategy that focuses on building trust and nurturing customer relationships is crucial for long-term success.</p><p>AI will continue to shape the future of marketing, particularly in content creation.</p><p>Entrepreneurs should look for opportunities to innovate in established markets that have not seen much change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-size-large">Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background of Erik Huberman</p><p>02:02 Delivering on Promises and Executing Effective Marketing Strategies</p><p>05:29 Creating Work-Life Harmony for a Fulfilling Entrepreneurial Journey</p><p>09:16 The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Marketing</p><p>14:59 Leveraging Data and Insights for Automated Marketing Strategies</p><p>22:02 Harnessing the Power of AI in Marketing</p><p>29:16 Innovation in Established Categories</p><p>35:25 The Future of AI in Content Creation</p><p>37:29 The Slow Adoption of AI in Marketing</p><p>39:15 Building Trust and Nurturing Customer Relationships</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/how-ai-really-fits-into-ecommerce-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fcbb80a9-1c36-497a-b2be-3fa4074dfccf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/66811e04-e944-4c69-aa3b-4c8425fa1490/Erik-H-with-Hawke-Media.mp3" length="20136664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c1d79db5-0b58-477e-83c6-a602f6586a36/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>30. From Marriage Partnership to Business Partnership with Jane and Boris from The Goodfor Company</title><itunes:title>From Marriage Partnership to Business Partnership with Jane and Boris from The Goodfor Company</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>Jane and Boris from The Goodfor Company discuss their passion for water filtration and the importance of clean water. They share their journey from the plumbing industry to e-commerce and their unique approach to educating customers about water treatment. They also talk about the challenges and benefits of working as a couple in business and their goals for the future. The Goodfor Company aims to build a national brand and expand into franchising. They emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive and knowledgeable people in the entrepreneurial journey.</p><p><strong><u>﻿Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>Clean water is essential for health and wellness, and water treatment is often an underrated aspect of home appliances.</p><p>Educating customers about the importance of water filtration can be a powerful marketing strategy.</p><p>Working as a couple in business requires trust, respect, and clear communication.</p><p>Surrounding yourself with supportive and knowledgeable people can help you navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to The Goodfor Company</p><p>01:14 Passion for Water Filtration</p><p>05:02 Educational Approach to Water Filtration</p><p>06:12 The Impact of Water on Health and Wellness</p><p>07:07 Transition from Plumbing to E-commerce</p><p>08:22 Working as a Couple in Business</p><p>09:47 Dividing Workload and Maintaining a Healthy Relationship</p><p>13:46 Goals for The Goodfor Company</p><p>23:16 Tools and Resources for Business Growth</p><p>26:31 Starting a New Business and Advice for Entrepreneurs</p><p>32:16 Passion for Water Filtration and Future Plans</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>Jane and Boris from The Goodfor Company discuss their passion for water filtration and the importance of clean water. They share their journey from the plumbing industry to e-commerce and their unique approach to educating customers about water treatment. They also talk about the challenges and benefits of working as a couple in business and their goals for the future. The Goodfor Company aims to build a national brand and expand into franchising. They emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive and knowledgeable people in the entrepreneurial journey.</p><p><strong><u>﻿Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>Clean water is essential for health and wellness, and water treatment is often an underrated aspect of home appliances.</p><p>Educating customers about the importance of water filtration can be a powerful marketing strategy.</p><p>Working as a couple in business requires trust, respect, and clear communication.</p><p>Surrounding yourself with supportive and knowledgeable people can help you navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to The Goodfor Company</p><p>01:14 Passion for Water Filtration</p><p>05:02 Educational Approach to Water Filtration</p><p>06:12 The Impact of Water on Health and Wellness</p><p>07:07 Transition from Plumbing to E-commerce</p><p>08:22 Working as a Couple in Business</p><p>09:47 Dividing Workload and Maintaining a Healthy Relationship</p><p>13:46 Goals for The Goodfor Company</p><p>23:16 Tools and Resources for Business Growth</p><p>26:31 Starting a New Business and Advice for Entrepreneurs</p><p>32:16 Passion for Water Filtration and Future Plans</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/marriage-to-business-partnership]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">99be53f5-42e6-4eae-8b1f-6f7c04e033d9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5b9946be-9c73-4542-aba5-746a40f1cdd6/Goodforco-Interview-Audio-With-Intro.mp3" length="51112909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/8a8b2fa0-05a2-44b3-b3d3-ad12492d7989/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>29. Acquiring a DTC Brand and Maximizing Credit Card Rewards with Jake Geibel</title><itunes:title>Acquiring a DTC Brand and Maximizing Credit Card Rewards with Jake Geibel</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this conversation, Jake shares his experience of acquiring a smoke bomb business called Shutterbombs. He discusses his background in marketing and how he transitioned into entrepreneurship. Jake also talks about the challenges of shipping hazmat products and the due diligence process involved in acquiring a business. Additionally, he shares advice for aspiring business buyers and highlights the importance of self-motivation and continuous learning. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Jake's expertise in credit card point reward systems and how you can capitalize on the same benefits as a business owner.</p><p>To connect with Jake check out his website <a href="https://www.jakeofalltradez.biz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jakeofalltradez.biz</a></p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>Jake acquired a smoke bomb business called Shutter Bombs and discusses the challenges of shipping hazmat products.</p><p>He emphasizes the importance of self-motivation and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.</p><p>Jake shares insights into the due diligence process involved in acquiring a business.</p><p>He offers advice for aspiring business buyers and highlights the benefits of approaching acquisitions with a balanced perspective.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:23 Working from Home and Freelancing</p><p>03:15 Self-Taught Learning and Curiosity</p><p>04:14 Acquiring Shutterbomb</p><p>05:35 Interest in Shutterbomb and Product Knowledge</p><p>06:44 Introverted Nature of E-commerce Marketers</p><p>07:26 Passion vs. Data-Driven Decision Making</p><p>08:08 Finding a Business to Buy</p><p>09:36 Acquisition Strategies and Financing</p><p>12:43 Negotiations and Acquisition Process</p><p>19:22 Due Diligence and Verification</p><p>20:06 Analyzing the Red Flags</p><p>21:34 Addressing Shipping Challenges</p><p>22:03 Researching Competitors</p><p>23:20 Dealing with Hazmat Shipping</p><p>24:20 Customer Support Challenges</p><p>25:21 Sorting Facilities and Package Handling</p><p>26:00 Tips for Buying a Business</p><p>27:28 Staying Curious and Patient</p><p>29:14 Using Credit Card Points</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this conversation, Jake shares his experience of acquiring a smoke bomb business called Shutterbombs. He discusses his background in marketing and how he transitioned into entrepreneurship. Jake also talks about the challenges of shipping hazmat products and the due diligence process involved in acquiring a business. Additionally, he shares advice for aspiring business buyers and highlights the importance of self-motivation and continuous learning. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Jake's expertise in credit card point reward systems and how you can capitalize on the same benefits as a business owner.</p><p>To connect with Jake check out his website <a href="https://www.jakeofalltradez.biz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jakeofalltradez.biz</a></p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>Jake acquired a smoke bomb business called Shutter Bombs and discusses the challenges of shipping hazmat products.</p><p>He emphasizes the importance of self-motivation and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.</p><p>Jake shares insights into the due diligence process involved in acquiring a business.</p><p>He offers advice for aspiring business buyers and highlights the benefits of approaching acquisitions with a balanced perspective.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:23 Working from Home and Freelancing</p><p>03:15 Self-Taught Learning and Curiosity</p><p>04:14 Acquiring Shutterbomb</p><p>05:35 Interest in Shutterbomb and Product Knowledge</p><p>06:44 Introverted Nature of E-commerce Marketers</p><p>07:26 Passion vs. Data-Driven Decision Making</p><p>08:08 Finding a Business to Buy</p><p>09:36 Acquisition Strategies and Financing</p><p>12:43 Negotiations and Acquisition Process</p><p>19:22 Due Diligence and Verification</p><p>20:06 Analyzing the Red Flags</p><p>21:34 Addressing Shipping Challenges</p><p>22:03 Researching Competitors</p><p>23:20 Dealing with Hazmat Shipping</p><p>24:20 Customer Support Challenges</p><p>25:21 Sorting Facilities and Package Handling</p><p>26:00 Tips for Buying a Business</p><p>27:28 Staying Curious and Patient</p><p>29:14 Using Credit Card Points</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/acquire-a-dtc-brand]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">48f6c25c-1768-460b-90c9-0d5536f71f59</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bf7b8d73-5697-4403-8915-a4437374b949/Jacob-from-shutterbombs-Audio-converted.mp3" length="39523519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/c04a46ee-a0c5-486d-94c5-81a76d8ca80c/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>28. The Dyper Difference: Use Storytelling to Build Brand and Loyalty with Alex Vailas</title><itunes:title>The Dyper Difference: Use Storytelling to Build Brand and Loyalty with Alex Vailas</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Alex Vailas, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Dyper, shares insights on how Dyper stands out in a competitive market dominated by big brands. She discusses the importance of storytelling and how Dyper focuses on the future of children and the planet. Alex also talks about their innovative marketing strategies, including their Dyper card and re-diaper programs. She emphasizes the need for brands to think outside the box and challenge the status quo to make a real impact. In this conversation, Alex Vailas discusses the importance of authenticity and honesty in marketing, particularly in the e-commerce space. She emphasizes the need for transparency and straightforwardness in product information, as consumers have become tired of manipulation and gimmicky marketing tactics. Trust is a crucial factor in building a successful brand, and independent certifications can help establish credibility. We also touch on the pitfalls of clickbait and manipulative marketing strategies. Overall, the key takeaway is that consumers deserve the truth and the best care, especially when it comes to products for vulnerable individuals like babies.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>In a competitive market, it's important for brands to find unique ways to stand out and differentiate themselves.</p><p>Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting with consumers and creating a strong brand identity.</p><p>Innovation and thinking outside the box can lead to new and impactful marketing strategies.</p><p>Focusing on the future and addressing sustainability concerns can resonate with consumers and set a brand apart.</p><p>The full customer experience, from product to mission, can make a lasting impression and build brand loyalty. Authenticity and honesty are crucial in marketing, particularly in the e-commerce space.</p><p>Transparency and straightforwardness in product information are important to consumers.</p><p>Trust is a key factor in building a successful brand.</p><p>Clickbait and manipulative marketing strategies are not sustainable in the long term.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>03:16 Transition to Brand Side</p><p>05:49 Joining Diaper and Brand Side Experience</p><p>08:23 Standing Out in a Competitive Market</p><p>11:50 Innovative Marketing Strategies</p><p>16:46 Telling the Diaper Story</p><p>20:44 Acquisition Strategy and Channels</p><p>25:35 Innovation and Full Circle Experience</p><p>32:15 The Importance of Storytelling</p><p>34:53 Authenticity and Manipulation in Marketing</p><p>36:01 The Importance of Honesty and Trust in Branding</p><p>37:00 The Pitfalls of Clickbait and Manipulative Marketing</p><p>37:29 Wrap-up and Where to Find Alex Vailas</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Alex Vailas, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Dyper, shares insights on how Dyper stands out in a competitive market dominated by big brands. She discusses the importance of storytelling and how Dyper focuses on the future of children and the planet. Alex also talks about their innovative marketing strategies, including their Dyper card and re-diaper programs. She emphasizes the need for brands to think outside the box and challenge the status quo to make a real impact. In this conversation, Alex Vailas discusses the importance of authenticity and honesty in marketing, particularly in the e-commerce space. She emphasizes the need for transparency and straightforwardness in product information, as consumers have become tired of manipulation and gimmicky marketing tactics. Trust is a crucial factor in building a successful brand, and independent certifications can help establish credibility. We also touch on the pitfalls of clickbait and manipulative marketing strategies. Overall, the key takeaway is that consumers deserve the truth and the best care, especially when it comes to products for vulnerable individuals like babies.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>In a competitive market, it's important for brands to find unique ways to stand out and differentiate themselves.</p><p>Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting with consumers and creating a strong brand identity.</p><p>Innovation and thinking outside the box can lead to new and impactful marketing strategies.</p><p>Focusing on the future and addressing sustainability concerns can resonate with consumers and set a brand apart.</p><p>The full customer experience, from product to mission, can make a lasting impression and build brand loyalty. Authenticity and honesty are crucial in marketing, particularly in the e-commerce space.</p><p>Transparency and straightforwardness in product information are important to consumers.</p><p>Trust is a key factor in building a successful brand.</p><p>Clickbait and manipulative marketing strategies are not sustainable in the long term.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>03:16 Transition to Brand Side</p><p>05:49 Joining Diaper and Brand Side Experience</p><p>08:23 Standing Out in a Competitive Market</p><p>11:50 Innovative Marketing Strategies</p><p>16:46 Telling the Diaper Story</p><p>20:44 Acquisition Strategy and Channels</p><p>25:35 Innovation and Full Circle Experience</p><p>32:15 The Importance of Storytelling</p><p>34:53 Authenticity and Manipulation in Marketing</p><p>36:01 The Importance of Honesty and Trust in Branding</p><p>37:00 The Pitfalls of Clickbait and Manipulative Marketing</p><p>37:29 Wrap-up and Where to Find Alex Vailas</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/the-dyper-difference]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">51a90301-ee30-4a26-81ef-e32a19cd302b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/90ff9d20-08db-43e1-80e1-6a7245fd6cd8/Dyper-with-Alex-v-audio.mp3" length="55899171" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/9633585d-5cae-492a-ba19-da770cbf22bf/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>27. Trust and Transparency: Pillars of 3PL Fulfillment Success with Irene Scharmack</title><itunes:title>Trust and Transparency: Pillars of 3PL Fulfillment Success with Irene Scharmack</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson chat with Irene Scharmack, CEO of Quick Box Fulfillment, about the changes in the fulfillment industry since COVID-19. Irene discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic, including labor shortages and carrier capacity issues. She also highlights the opportunities in the warehouse space and the benefits of zone skipping. Irene emphasizes the importance of choosing the right warehouse management system and building trust and transparency with clients. She shares her vision for a gender neutral cosmetics brand and provides contact information for Quick Box Fulfillment.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>The fulfillment industry faced numerous challenges during COVID-19, including labor shortages and carrier capacity issues.</p><p>Opportunities in the warehouse space have emerged, with strategic location and zone skipping offering cost and time-saving benefits.</p><p>Choosing the right warehouse management system is crucial for efficient operations.</p><p>Building trust and transparency with clients is essential for a successful partnership.</p><p>Considerations for brands in warehouse selection include system capabilities, team alignment, and trustworthiness.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Quick Box Fulfillment</p><p>01:06 Impact of COVID-19 on the Fulfillment Industry</p><p>03:15 Challenges Faced During COVID-19</p><p>05:37 Opportunities and Challenges in the Warehouse Space</p><p>06:02 Adapting to Changes in the Logistics Space</p><p>08:42 Strategic Location of Warehouses</p><p>10:09 Zone Skipping and its Benefits</p><p>12:50 Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System</p><p>17:00 Building Trust and Transparency with Clients</p><p>22:15 Key Considerations for Brands in Warehouse Selection</p><p>25:19 Top Three Things for Brands to Look for in a Warehouse</p><p>28:45 Irene's Vision for a Gender Neutral Cosmetics Brand</p><p>30:00 Closing Remarks and Contact Information</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson chat with Irene Scharmack, CEO of Quick Box Fulfillment, about the changes in the fulfillment industry since COVID-19. Irene discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic, including labor shortages and carrier capacity issues. She also highlights the opportunities in the warehouse space and the benefits of zone skipping. Irene emphasizes the importance of choosing the right warehouse management system and building trust and transparency with clients. She shares her vision for a gender neutral cosmetics brand and provides contact information for Quick Box Fulfillment.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>The fulfillment industry faced numerous challenges during COVID-19, including labor shortages and carrier capacity issues.</p><p>Opportunities in the warehouse space have emerged, with strategic location and zone skipping offering cost and time-saving benefits.</p><p>Choosing the right warehouse management system is crucial for efficient operations.</p><p>Building trust and transparency with clients is essential for a successful partnership.</p><p>Considerations for brands in warehouse selection include system capabilities, team alignment, and trustworthiness.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Quick Box Fulfillment</p><p>01:06 Impact of COVID-19 on the Fulfillment Industry</p><p>03:15 Challenges Faced During COVID-19</p><p>05:37 Opportunities and Challenges in the Warehouse Space</p><p>06:02 Adapting to Changes in the Logistics Space</p><p>08:42 Strategic Location of Warehouses</p><p>10:09 Zone Skipping and its Benefits</p><p>12:50 Choosing the Right Warehouse Management System</p><p>17:00 Building Trust and Transparency with Clients</p><p>22:15 Key Considerations for Brands in Warehouse Selection</p><p>25:19 Top Three Things for Brands to Look for in a Warehouse</p><p>28:45 Irene's Vision for a Gender Neutral Cosmetics Brand</p><p>30:00 Closing Remarks and Contact Information</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/pillars-of-3pl-success]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f639ee05-d14d-44a9-b666-8de623e0dd75</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e257d338-cc8c-40b4-934f-10325781bcab/riverside-copy-of-quickbox-interview-Better-Audio.mp3" length="15046548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author></item><item><title>26. Become Profitable on Amazon Using PPC &amp; DSP Advertising With Will Haire</title><itunes:title>26. Become Profitable on Amazon Using PPC &amp; DSP Advertising With Will Haire</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Will Haire, co-founder of BellaVix, shares his expertise on becoming profitable on Amazon using PPC and DSP advertising strategies. He explains the difference between PPC (pay per click) and DSP (demand side platform) advertising and how they can be used to target different stages of the customer journey. Will also discusses the importance of mitigating cannibalization when selling on Amazon and provides tips for brands looking to scale their advertising efforts. He emphasizes the role of branding on Amazon and the impact it can have on advertising success. Finally, Will shares his thoughts on starting an e-commerce business on Amazon and offers personal business ideas.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>PPC (pay per click) advertising on Amazon targets bottom-of-the-funnel traffic, while DSP (demand side platform) advertising focuses on programmatic advertising and building audiences using Amazon's data.</p><p>To mitigate cannibalization when selling on Amazon, exclude existing customers from advertising campaigns and focus on new-to-brand customers.</p><p>A full-funnel advertising strategy is crucial for long-term success on Amazon, combining PPC and DSP to target customers at different stages of the customer journey.</p><p>Branding plays a role in advertising success on Amazon, with strong brands benefiting from lower cost per acquisition and higher brand awareness.</p><p>When starting an e-commerce business on Amazon, a minimum ad spend of $1000 to $1500 per parent product is recommended, and it may take 12 to 18 months to see significant organic sales.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:21 Understanding PPC and DSP</p><p>03:03 Mitigating Cannibalization on Amazon</p><p>07:19 Top Tips for Advertising on Amazon</p><p>10:36 The Importance of Full Funnel Strategy</p><p>14:17 The Role of Branding on Amazon</p><p>18:28 Minimum Ad Spend and Timeline for Success</p><p>25:16 The Impact of Dropshipping on Amazon</p><p>26:07 The Importance of Brand on Amazon</p><p>31:53 Starting an E-commerce Business on Amazon</p><p>33:17 Personal Business Ideas</p><p>35:27 Closing Remarks and Contact Information</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Will Haire, co-founder of BellaVix, shares his expertise on becoming profitable on Amazon using PPC and DSP advertising strategies. He explains the difference between PPC (pay per click) and DSP (demand side platform) advertising and how they can be used to target different stages of the customer journey. Will also discusses the importance of mitigating cannibalization when selling on Amazon and provides tips for brands looking to scale their advertising efforts. He emphasizes the role of branding on Amazon and the impact it can have on advertising success. Finally, Will shares his thoughts on starting an e-commerce business on Amazon and offers personal business ideas.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>PPC (pay per click) advertising on Amazon targets bottom-of-the-funnel traffic, while DSP (demand side platform) advertising focuses on programmatic advertising and building audiences using Amazon's data.</p><p>To mitigate cannibalization when selling on Amazon, exclude existing customers from advertising campaigns and focus on new-to-brand customers.</p><p>A full-funnel advertising strategy is crucial for long-term success on Amazon, combining PPC and DSP to target customers at different stages of the customer journey.</p><p>Branding plays a role in advertising success on Amazon, with strong brands benefiting from lower cost per acquisition and higher brand awareness.</p><p>When starting an e-commerce business on Amazon, a minimum ad spend of $1000 to $1500 per parent product is recommended, and it may take 12 to 18 months to see significant organic sales.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:21 Understanding PPC and DSP</p><p>03:03 Mitigating Cannibalization on Amazon</p><p>07:19 Top Tips for Advertising on Amazon</p><p>10:36 The Importance of Full Funnel Strategy</p><p>14:17 The Role of Branding on Amazon</p><p>18:28 Minimum Ad Spend and Timeline for Success</p><p>25:16 The Impact of Dropshipping on Amazon</p><p>26:07 The Importance of Brand on Amazon</p><p>31:53 Starting an E-commerce Business on Amazon</p><p>33:17 Personal Business Ideas</p><p>35:27 Closing Remarks and Contact Information</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/become-profitable-on-amazon]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4aa6d60b-9f8e-4004-beb8-5a5e6df61b2e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1008ddb4-c12a-4016-afca-185835a52e3f/Become-profitable-on-Amazon-Audio.mp3" length="50523037" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/292c22a0-909c-4cfa-bc98-4872dbaa0208/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>25. Spicy Take: The Surprising Future of UPS</title><itunes:title>25. Spicy Take: The Surprising Future of UPS</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss the future of UPS and its focus on returns. They start by sharing their spicy takes on UPS and its reputation. They then dive into the volume of Amazon returns at UPS and the impact of the Teamsters Union strike. They also analyze UPS's stock performance and earnings, including the layoffs and cost pressures the company is facing. The conversation shifts to UPS's acquisition of Happy Returns and the potential it holds for the company. They explore the challenges and opportunities of reverse logistics for UPS and discuss the efficiency and cost savings associated with it.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>UPS is heavily involved in processing Amazon returns, with over 90% of their business being returns-related.</p><p>UPS has faced challenges in its stock performance and earnings, including the impact of the Teamsters Union strike.</p><p>The acquisition of Happy Returns allows UPS to expand its presence in the returns market and optimize its reverse logistics processes.</p><p>UPS has the opportunity to corner the returns market and differentiate itself from competitors like FedEx and Amazon.</p><p>Efficiency and cost savings can be achieved through consolidating returns and leveraging existing infrastructure.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Spicy Takes on UPS</p><p>01:11 The Volume of Amazon Returns at UPS</p><p>04:04 UPS Stock Performance and the Teamsters Union Strike</p><p>06:36 UPS Earnings and Profit Margins</p><p>08:45 Layoffs and Cost Pressures at UPS</p><p>11:29 UPS Acquires Happy Returns</p><p>16:06 UPS's Strategy with Happy Returns</p><p>18:09 The Tech and Real Estate Challenges for UPS</p><p>21:30 The Potential of Reverse Logistics for UPS</p><p>24:20 Efficiency and Cost Savings with Happy Returns</p><p>25:37 Considerations for Shipping Rates and Contracts</p><p>26:04 Conclusion</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss the future of UPS and its focus on returns. They start by sharing their spicy takes on UPS and its reputation. They then dive into the volume of Amazon returns at UPS and the impact of the Teamsters Union strike. They also analyze UPS's stock performance and earnings, including the layoffs and cost pressures the company is facing. The conversation shifts to UPS's acquisition of Happy Returns and the potential it holds for the company. They explore the challenges and opportunities of reverse logistics for UPS and discuss the efficiency and cost savings associated with it.</p><p><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></p><p>UPS is heavily involved in processing Amazon returns, with over 90% of their business being returns-related.</p><p>UPS has faced challenges in its stock performance and earnings, including the impact of the Teamsters Union strike.</p><p>The acquisition of Happy Returns allows UPS to expand its presence in the returns market and optimize its reverse logistics processes.</p><p>UPS has the opportunity to corner the returns market and differentiate itself from competitors like FedEx and Amazon.</p><p>Efficiency and cost savings can be achieved through consolidating returns and leveraging existing infrastructure.</p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Spicy Takes on UPS</p><p>01:11 The Volume of Amazon Returns at UPS</p><p>04:04 UPS Stock Performance and the Teamsters Union Strike</p><p>06:36 UPS Earnings and Profit Margins</p><p>08:45 Layoffs and Cost Pressures at UPS</p><p>11:29 UPS Acquires Happy Returns</p><p>16:06 UPS's Strategy with Happy Returns</p><p>18:09 The Tech and Real Estate Challenges for UPS</p><p>21:30 The Potential of Reverse Logistics for UPS</p><p>24:20 Efficiency and Cost Savings with Happy Returns</p><p>25:37 Considerations for Shipping Rates and Contracts</p><p>26:04 Conclusion</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/the-surprising-future-of-ups]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acf4bbd-d1e1-4caf-9582-1109906e18b2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f23133e9-63b3-413b-95ce-8c95877e226f/The-future-of-UPS-audio.mp3" length="37885134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/13b897b3-2e19-44d4-b6fc-e4d29917b948/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>24. What You Need to Know About Shipping carriers in 2024 with Josh Taylor</title><itunes:title>24. What You Need to Know About Shipping carriers in 2024 with Josh Taylor</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<h2><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></h2><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson interview Josh Taylor from Shipware, a cost reduction company specializing in shipping. They discuss the complexity of shipping rates, when brands should consider breaking off from 3PL rates, negotiating 3PL contracts, balancing shipping costs, the impact of the UPS strike and USPS, expectations for 2024, and low-hanging fruit practices during GRI season. In this conversation, Josh Taylor discusses various aspects of the supply chain and the shipping industry. The conversation covers the profitability of complexity, the ever-changing landscape of the shipping industry, and the importance of avoiding the use of declared value. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in the shipping industry.</p><h2><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></h2><p>Understanding the complexity of shipping rates is crucial for brands to optimize their shipping costs.</p><p>Brands should evaluate their shipping profile to determine if they should break off from 3PL rates and negotiate their own rates directly with carriers.</p><p>Auditing shipping invoices and understanding surcharges can help brands identify potential cost savings.</p><p>The shipping landscape is evolving, with more regional carriers and innovative solutions emerging.</p><p>During GRI season, brands should review their shipping contracts and negotiate discounts on surcharges like fuel surcharge.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></h2><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>03:23 The Complexity of Shipping Rates</p><p>08:23 When to Break Off from 3PL Rates</p><p>15:17 Negotiating 3PL Contracts</p><p>19:16 Balancing Shipping Costs</p><p>25:41 Impact of UPS Strike and USPS</p><p>31:01 Expectations for 2024</p><p>35:08 GRI Season and Low-Hanging Fruit Practices</p><p>40:42 Profit in Complexity</p><p>41:00 The Ever-Changing Landscape of the Shipping Industry</p><p>41:30 Avoid Using Declared Value</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></h2><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson interview Josh Taylor from Shipware, a cost reduction company specializing in shipping. They discuss the complexity of shipping rates, when brands should consider breaking off from 3PL rates, negotiating 3PL contracts, balancing shipping costs, the impact of the UPS strike and USPS, expectations for 2024, and low-hanging fruit practices during GRI season. In this conversation, Josh Taylor discusses various aspects of the supply chain and the shipping industry. The conversation covers the profitability of complexity, the ever-changing landscape of the shipping industry, and the importance of avoiding the use of declared value. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the challenges and opportunities in the shipping industry.</p><h2><strong><u>Takeaways</u></strong></h2><p>Understanding the complexity of shipping rates is crucial for brands to optimize their shipping costs.</p><p>Brands should evaluate their shipping profile to determine if they should break off from 3PL rates and negotiate their own rates directly with carriers.</p><p>Auditing shipping invoices and understanding surcharges can help brands identify potential cost savings.</p><p>The shipping landscape is evolving, with more regional carriers and innovative solutions emerging.</p><p>During GRI season, brands should review their shipping contracts and negotiate discounts on surcharges like fuel surcharge.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></h2><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>03:23 The Complexity of Shipping Rates</p><p>08:23 When to Break Off from 3PL Rates</p><p>15:17 Negotiating 3PL Contracts</p><p>19:16 Balancing Shipping Costs</p><p>25:41 Impact of UPS Strike and USPS</p><p>31:01 Expectations for 2024</p><p>35:08 GRI Season and Low-Hanging Fruit Practices</p><p>40:42 Profit in Complexity</p><p>41:00 The Ever-Changing Landscape of the Shipping Industry</p><p>41:30 Avoid Using Declared Value</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/2024-shipping-carrier-landscape]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f65276c5-838d-44d6-90d4-8e4fc6597806</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/410b20bb-4c8a-42b6-a8fe-b62ed2bbc217/2024-Shipping-Carrier-Landscape.mp3" length="60512840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-410b20bb-4c8a-42b6-a8fe-b62ed2bbc217.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>23. Finding the Right Brand-3PL Fit with Joe Spisak</title><itunes:title>Finding the Right Brand-3PL Fit with Joe Spisak</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>Joe Spisak, CEO of fulfill.com, discusses the world of 3PLs (third-party logistics) and the challenges and benefits of working with them. He shares his own experience starting a 3PL company and the importance of branding and differentiation in the industry. Joe explains when brands should consider transitioning to a 3PL and the factors to consider when choosing the right partner. He also emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication in maintaining a successful brand-3PL relationship. Joe provides insights into the vetting process for 3PLs and recommends WMS (warehouse management system) options for efficient fulfillment operations.</p><p>To connect with Joe and even get a free recommendation for the 3PL that best fits your brand visit fulfill.com.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consider transitioning to a 3PL when your brand reaches a couple hundred orders per month and you want to focus on scaling and growing your business.</li><li>When choosing a 3PL, look for one that has experience shipping for brands similar to yours and offers real-time communication and support.</li><li>Transparency and communication are key to maintaining a successful brand-3PL relationship. Provide forecasts, communicate sales events, and share your returns processes to ensure smooth operations.</li><li>Smaller, niche 3PLs can offer more personalized and hands-on service compared to larger enterprise 3PLs. Consider working with boutique fulfillment providers for a better fit.</li><li>Recommended WMS options for 3PLs include Shiphero, Packiyo, Logiwa, Luminous, and Deposco.</li></ul><br/><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:14 Starting a 3PL Company</p><p>02:33 Branding and Differentiation</p><p>03:38 Making Supply Chain Sexy</p><p>05:04 Pain Points with 3PLs</p><p>07:31 When to Consider a 3PL</p><p>09:08 Transitioning to Self-Fulfillment</p><p>10:34 Choosing the Right 3PL</p><p>13:00 Challenges of Doing Your Own Fulfillment</p><p>14:25 Matching Brands with 3PLs</p><p>16:51 Vetting Criteria for 3PLs</p><p>19:00 Importance of Niche 3PLs</p><p>20:29 Churn Rate and Switching Warehouses</p><p>21:43 Improving Brand-3PL Relationships</p><p>23:27 Transparency and Communication</p><p>27:44 Recommended WMS for 3PLs</p><p>31:27 Connect with fulfill.com</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>Joe Spisak, CEO of fulfill.com, discusses the world of 3PLs (third-party logistics) and the challenges and benefits of working with them. He shares his own experience starting a 3PL company and the importance of branding and differentiation in the industry. Joe explains when brands should consider transitioning to a 3PL and the factors to consider when choosing the right partner. He also emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication in maintaining a successful brand-3PL relationship. Joe provides insights into the vetting process for 3PLs and recommends WMS (warehouse management system) options for efficient fulfillment operations.</p><p>To connect with Joe and even get a free recommendation for the 3PL that best fits your brand visit fulfill.com.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consider transitioning to a 3PL when your brand reaches a couple hundred orders per month and you want to focus on scaling and growing your business.</li><li>When choosing a 3PL, look for one that has experience shipping for brands similar to yours and offers real-time communication and support.</li><li>Transparency and communication are key to maintaining a successful brand-3PL relationship. Provide forecasts, communicate sales events, and share your returns processes to ensure smooth operations.</li><li>Smaller, niche 3PLs can offer more personalized and hands-on service compared to larger enterprise 3PLs. Consider working with boutique fulfillment providers for a better fit.</li><li>Recommended WMS options for 3PLs include Shiphero, Packiyo, Logiwa, Luminous, and Deposco.</li></ul><br/><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>01:14 Starting a 3PL Company</p><p>02:33 Branding and Differentiation</p><p>03:38 Making Supply Chain Sexy</p><p>05:04 Pain Points with 3PLs</p><p>07:31 When to Consider a 3PL</p><p>09:08 Transitioning to Self-Fulfillment</p><p>10:34 Choosing the Right 3PL</p><p>13:00 Challenges of Doing Your Own Fulfillment</p><p>14:25 Matching Brands with 3PLs</p><p>16:51 Vetting Criteria for 3PLs</p><p>19:00 Importance of Niche 3PLs</p><p>20:29 Churn Rate and Switching Warehouses</p><p>21:43 Improving Brand-3PL Relationships</p><p>23:27 Transparency and Communication</p><p>27:44 Recommended WMS for 3PLs</p><p>31:27 Connect with fulfill.com</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/finding-the-right-brand-3pl-fit]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">416e5fba-d10c-463d-89f4-55545aa9f1e1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80b6e071-f1c5-4bfc-bc48-dae6cf495309/Finding-the-right-3PL-Audio.mp3" length="45881807" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/39927c27-3b28-4a81-a4c8-616ac5a981bd/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>22. Retraining Customer Expectations: Building a Premium Brand Mindset</title><itunes:title>Retraining Customer Expectations: Building a Premium Brand Mindset</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss the transition from discount brands to premium brands in the ecommerce industry. They explore the concept of discount brands and premium brands, and the factors that determine whether a brand can go premium. They also discuss the knee-jerk reaction of offering discounts to increase sales and the challenges of transitioning to a premium brand. The episode concludes with a formula for going from discount to premium and the importance of providing a premium experience to customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Takeaways</p><p><br></p><p>There is a place for both discount brands and premium brands in the ecommerce industry.</p><p>When deciding whether to buy premium or discount, consider the value and quality of the product, as well as the frequency of use.</p><p>Transitioning from a discount brand to a premium brand takes time, effort, and a focus on providing a premium experience.</p><p>Customers can be retrained to not expect discounts through consistent branding and messaging.</p><p>To successfully go from discount to premium, brands must differentiate themselves, set expectations, and provide a high-quality product and customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:46 From Discount Brands to Premium Brands</p><p>03:22 The Place for Both Discount and Premium Brands</p><p>06:10 When to Buy Premium</p><p>09:07 When to Buy Discount</p><p>13:28 The Knee-Jerk Reaction to Increase Sales</p><p>16:30 Transitioning from Discount to Premium</p><p>20:54 Retraining Customers to Not Expect Discounts</p><p>25:32 The Formula for Going from Discount to Premium</p><p>29:46 Putting in the Work and Providing a Premium Experience</p><p>32:23 Conclusion</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss the transition from discount brands to premium brands in the ecommerce industry. They explore the concept of discount brands and premium brands, and the factors that determine whether a brand can go premium. They also discuss the knee-jerk reaction of offering discounts to increase sales and the challenges of transitioning to a premium brand. The episode concludes with a formula for going from discount to premium and the importance of providing a premium experience to customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Takeaways</p><p><br></p><p>There is a place for both discount brands and premium brands in the ecommerce industry.</p><p>When deciding whether to buy premium or discount, consider the value and quality of the product, as well as the frequency of use.</p><p>Transitioning from a discount brand to a premium brand takes time, effort, and a focus on providing a premium experience.</p><p>Customers can be retrained to not expect discounts through consistent branding and messaging.</p><p>To successfully go from discount to premium, brands must differentiate themselves, set expectations, and provide a high-quality product and customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:46 From Discount Brands to Premium Brands</p><p>03:22 The Place for Both Discount and Premium Brands</p><p>06:10 When to Buy Premium</p><p>09:07 When to Buy Discount</p><p>13:28 The Knee-Jerk Reaction to Increase Sales</p><p>16:30 Transitioning from Discount to Premium</p><p>20:54 Retraining Customers to Not Expect Discounts</p><p>25:32 The Formula for Going from Discount to Premium</p><p>29:46 Putting in the Work and Providing a Premium Experience</p><p>32:23 Conclusion</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/from-discount-to-premium-brand]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">62ca23f3-e7ad-4fc4-bec2-5e7cee817adb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/425300be-e788-4a62-a526-1a70552e5573/From-Discount-to-Premium-Brand-Audio.mp3" length="46842910" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author></item><item><title>21. Black Friday Unwrapped: New Strategies, What We Did Wrong and Right, and More</title><itunes:title>Black Friday Unwrapped: New Strategies, What We Did Wrong and Right</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss their experiences and observations from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They talk about their discounting strategies, the effectiveness of plain text emails, and the importance of targeted follow-ups. They also discuss marketing tactics and the winner of Black Friday. They conclude by highlighting Shopify's success and the peak sales time during the weekend.</p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Discounting strategies should be carefully planned to avoid customer dissatisfaction and price matching requests.</p><p>Plain text emails can be more effective than image-heavy emails, and targeted follow-ups can lead to higher click-through rates.</p><p>Brands should consider selling on multiple channels, such as Amazon and their own website, to reach a wider audience.</p><p>Shopify had a successful Black Friday, with peak sales per minute reaching $4.2 million.</p><p>Keeping track of industry trends and learning from past experiences can help improve future Black Friday strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Black Friday Recap</p><p>03:00 Discounting Strategies and Sales Tactics</p><p>08:25 The Effectiveness of Plain Text Emails</p><p>12:07 The Importance of Targeted Follow-ups</p><p>15:10 Observations on Marketing Tactics</p><p>18:25 The Winner of Black Friday</p><p>20:51 Shopify's Success</p><p>21:38 Peak Sales Time and Conclusion</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss their experiences and observations from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They talk about their discounting strategies, the effectiveness of plain text emails, and the importance of targeted follow-ups. They also discuss marketing tactics and the winner of Black Friday. They conclude by highlighting Shopify's success and the peak sales time during the weekend.</p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Discounting strategies should be carefully planned to avoid customer dissatisfaction and price matching requests.</p><p>Plain text emails can be more effective than image-heavy emails, and targeted follow-ups can lead to higher click-through rates.</p><p>Brands should consider selling on multiple channels, such as Amazon and their own website, to reach a wider audience.</p><p>Shopify had a successful Black Friday, with peak sales per minute reaching $4.2 million.</p><p>Keeping track of industry trends and learning from past experiences can help improve future Black Friday strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Black Friday Recap</p><p>03:00 Discounting Strategies and Sales Tactics</p><p>08:25 The Effectiveness of Plain Text Emails</p><p>12:07 The Importance of Targeted Follow-ups</p><p>15:10 Observations on Marketing Tactics</p><p>18:25 The Winner of Black Friday</p><p>20:51 Shopify's Success</p><p>21:38 Peak Sales Time and Conclusion</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/bfcm-2024-unwrapped]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e5d72bf5-1215-4e4f-92df-90eeefda171e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7cde9796-d1a3-4aa6-a89f-00abb4edb059/bfcm-unwrapped-Audio.mp3" length="33178731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>23:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/dd3b1d0d-5ad5-42eb-8c7a-6325052fcc39/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>20. Shopify vs. WooCommerce, Which Should You Choose?</title><itunes:title>Shopify vs. WooCommerce, Which Should You Choose?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss the differences between Shopify and WooCommerce as e-commerce platforms. They start by recapping Black Friday and the success of Shopify during the holiday season. They then dive into the pros and cons of both platforms, highlighting Shopify's ease of use, dedicated support, and seamless integrations, while noting WooCommerce's flexibility and lower costs. Ultimately, they recommend Shopify for e-commerce businesses due to its user-friendly interface and time-saving features. They also touch on the culture and mindset differences between Shopify and WordPress users.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Shopify is recommended for e-commerce businesses due to its ease of use, dedicated support, and seamless integrations.</li><li>WooCommerce is more flexible and customizable, making it a good choice for specific needs and SEO optimization.</li><li>Shopify handles technical aspects like web hosting, while WooCommerce requires finding your own hosting.</li><li>Shopify's plugin infrastructure is more centralized and rigorously approved, while WooCommerce offers more free plugins.</li><li>WordPress and WooCommerce are more suitable for informational websites or testing the market before launching a full e-commerce store.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Black Friday Recap</p><p>05:49 Shopify vs. WooCommerce</p><p>07:39 WordPress and WooCommerce Relationship</p><p>09:48 Pros of Shopify</p><p>13:36 Pros of WordPress and WooCommerce</p><p>19:05 Cons of Shopify</p><p>21:27 Cons of WordPress and WooCommerce</p><p>22:34 Conclusion</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode, Russell and Emerson discuss the differences between Shopify and WooCommerce as e-commerce platforms. They start by recapping Black Friday and the success of Shopify during the holiday season. They then dive into the pros and cons of both platforms, highlighting Shopify's ease of use, dedicated support, and seamless integrations, while noting WooCommerce's flexibility and lower costs. Ultimately, they recommend Shopify for e-commerce businesses due to its user-friendly interface and time-saving features. They also touch on the culture and mindset differences between Shopify and WordPress users.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Shopify is recommended for e-commerce businesses due to its ease of use, dedicated support, and seamless integrations.</li><li>WooCommerce is more flexible and customizable, making it a good choice for specific needs and SEO optimization.</li><li>Shopify handles technical aspects like web hosting, while WooCommerce requires finding your own hosting.</li><li>Shopify's plugin infrastructure is more centralized and rigorously approved, while WooCommerce offers more free plugins.</li><li>WordPress and WooCommerce are more suitable for informational websites or testing the market before launching a full e-commerce store.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Black Friday Recap</p><p>05:49 Shopify vs. WooCommerce</p><p>07:39 WordPress and WooCommerce Relationship</p><p>09:48 Pros of Shopify</p><p>13:36 Pros of WordPress and WooCommerce</p><p>19:05 Cons of Shopify</p><p>21:27 Cons of WordPress and WooCommerce</p><p>22:34 Conclusion</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/shopify-vs-woocomerce]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">39169d0a-07aa-4bc0-bf9c-d04c9f7573e0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7c876a3d-107e-4d1c-919e-1939a5212308/Shopify-v-Woocomerce-audio.mp3" length="36437560" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4716ce24-d5ce-4c75-8149-9de62e112967/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>19. How to Manage Shipments In Transit</title><itunes:title>How to Manage Shipments In Transit</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that 1 in 20 orders fail delivery on the first attempt?! Or that at least 2-3% of orders aren't delivered on time, no matter which carrier? This means a significant portion of your customers are going to have shipping issues or questions! Today we are talking about how to handle those issues and give your customer the best experience possible!</p><p>Here are some of the things we discuss:</p><ol><li>Have a great help desk process</li><li>Have an easy to use branded tracking page</li><li>Use a shipping method that has tracking</li><li>Use Shopify's new shipment tracking tabs functionality.</li></ol><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that 1 in 20 orders fail delivery on the first attempt?! Or that at least 2-3% of orders aren't delivered on time, no matter which carrier? This means a significant portion of your customers are going to have shipping issues or questions! Today we are talking about how to handle those issues and give your customer the best experience possible!</p><p>Here are some of the things we discuss:</p><ol><li>Have a great help desk process</li><li>Have an easy to use branded tracking page</li><li>Use a shipping method that has tracking</li><li>Use Shopify's new shipment tracking tabs functionality.</li></ol><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/how-to-manage-shipments-in-transit]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">883fea7d-0c9e-4cec-a7ce-32581599fff3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1c741649-08b9-4d67-a109-604eff3aca25/how-to-manage-shipments-in-transit-full-length-nov-22.mp3" length="21574137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/235f33e8-1152-4d25-a232-37f2dab28c5e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>18. McShipping Secrets: How to Reduce Your CX Tickets</title><itunes:title>McShipping Secrets: How to Reduce Your CX Tickets</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Emerson dives into 5 ways you can reduce your customer service emails and even drops a little nugget that we'll call the McShipping Secret.</p><p>Focusing on a tool in each category you can reduce your CX tickets by up to 50% or more!</p><ol><li>Address Validation - <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/address-validator?search_id=e1f2420d-8cd2-4ac9-8b9f-4bca4f3baa2c&amp;surface_detail=address+validator&amp;surface_inter_position=1&amp;surface_intra_position=4&amp;surface_type=search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Address Validator Plus</a></li><li>Post purchase order editing - <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/orderify" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orderify</a></li><li>FAQ or Knowledge base Section - <a href="https://gorgias.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gorgias</a> or <a href="https://www.helpscout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helpscout</a></li><li>Automating Returns and Exchanges process - <a href="https://corso.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CREW by Corso</a></li><li>Shipping protection/insurance - <a href="https://corso.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Shipping Protection by Corso</a></li><li>Tracking page with updates - <a href="https://gomalomo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malomo</a> or <a href="https://www.wonderment.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wonderment</a></li></ol><br/><p>If you have any thoughts on this topic, or if we missed any amazing apps, let us know on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emerson dives into 5 ways you can reduce your customer service emails and even drops a little nugget that we'll call the McShipping Secret.</p><p>Focusing on a tool in each category you can reduce your CX tickets by up to 50% or more!</p><ol><li>Address Validation - <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/address-validator?search_id=e1f2420d-8cd2-4ac9-8b9f-4bca4f3baa2c&amp;surface_detail=address+validator&amp;surface_inter_position=1&amp;surface_intra_position=4&amp;surface_type=search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Address Validator Plus</a></li><li>Post purchase order editing - <a href="https://apps.shopify.com/orderify" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orderify</a></li><li>FAQ or Knowledge base Section - <a href="https://gorgias.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gorgias</a> or <a href="https://www.helpscout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helpscout</a></li><li>Automating Returns and Exchanges process - <a href="https://corso.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CREW by Corso</a></li><li>Shipping protection/insurance - <a href="https://corso.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Shipping Protection by Corso</a></li><li>Tracking page with updates - <a href="https://gomalomo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malomo</a> or <a href="https://www.wonderment.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wonderment</a></li></ol><br/><p>If you have any thoughts on this topic, or if we missed any amazing apps, let us know on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/how-to-reduce-your-cx-tickets]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">77b2e66c-7050-4069-b6c5-86b4ecdbce4e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/35602942-c87c-4e30-aa75-750d36aa9fd7/5-tips-to-reduce-CX-tickets.mp3" length="42310226" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/711160c5-8a0d-433e-bdad-484bb17bb61a/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>17. My Top 5 Shopify Marketing Apps</title><itunes:title>My Top 5 Shopify Marketing Apps</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We're big fans of Shopify here and after a recent consulting call that Russell had we decided to make a list of our top five marketing apps for Shopify.</p><p>We're going to give you our list of 5 apps, but in reality this is more of a list of 5 categories of marketing apps. You don't have to use the ones we recommend, but something that gets the job done will go a long way with your marketing.</p><ol><li>Email Marketing - <a href="https://www.klaviyo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Klaviyo</a> or <a href="https://www.sendlane.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sendlane</a></li><li>SMS Marketing - <a href="https://postscript.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Postscript</a></li><li>Upsells - <a href="https://www.rebuyengine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rebuy</a></li><li>Onsite Popups (list growth) - <a href="https://www.amped.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amped.io</a></li><li>Reporting - <a href="https://www.triplewhale.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triple Whale</a> Founders Dash</li></ol><br/><p>If you have any thoughts on this topic, or if we missed any amazing apps, let us know on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We're big fans of Shopify here and after a recent consulting call that Russell had we decided to make a list of our top five marketing apps for Shopify.</p><p>We're going to give you our list of 5 apps, but in reality this is more of a list of 5 categories of marketing apps. You don't have to use the ones we recommend, but something that gets the job done will go a long way with your marketing.</p><ol><li>Email Marketing - <a href="https://www.klaviyo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Klaviyo</a> or <a href="https://www.sendlane.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sendlane</a></li><li>SMS Marketing - <a href="https://postscript.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Postscript</a></li><li>Upsells - <a href="https://www.rebuyengine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rebuy</a></li><li>Onsite Popups (list growth) - <a href="https://www.amped.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amped.io</a></li><li>Reporting - <a href="https://www.triplewhale.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triple Whale</a> Founders Dash</li></ol><br/><p>If you have any thoughts on this topic, or if we missed any amazing apps, let us know on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/my-top-5-shopify-marketing-apps]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a950055b-92e1-4a04-99c9-a263b5270f27</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d9494a57-23c7-46b0-b50f-ac8889533042/Top-5-shopify-marketing-apps.mp3" length="27769060" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author></item><item><title>16. How to Run a Successful Holiday Sale (BFCM)</title><itunes:title>How to Run a Successful Holiday Sale (BFCM)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There are infinite ways to create holiday and Black Friday Cyber Monday sales. In this episode Russell shares everything he's learned from a decade of running BFCM sales.</p><p>Top points include breaking the sales period into 3, leading with your biggest offer, how many times you should be emailing on specific days during the holiday sale rush, and so much more!</p><p>If you have something to add to this conversation, let us know on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are infinite ways to create holiday and Black Friday Cyber Monday sales. In this episode Russell shares everything he's learned from a decade of running BFCM sales.</p><p>Top points include breaking the sales period into 3, leading with your biggest offer, how many times you should be emailing on specific days during the holiday sale rush, and so much more!</p><p>If you have something to add to this conversation, let us know on LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/how-to-run-a-successful-holiday-sale]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e538ff0-c4b3-46ae-9612-5c038db082f9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6c530dae-31f0-444b-a2a9-5b91901aa848/how-to-run-a-successful-holiday-campaign-16-FULL-Audio-converted.mp3" length="64198218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/2f034cd4-9e28-4de2-ab2b-1849c3a0aeaf/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>15. Your 2023 Holiday Ecommerce operations Checklist</title><itunes:title>Your 2023 Holiday Ecommerce operations Checklist</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You may have your sales for the holidays all planned out, but are your operations all buttoned up and ready to roll?</p><p>Emerson shares his 4 part checklist for preparing your ecommerce operations for the holiday order rush!</p><ol><li>Preparing your carriers</li><li>Getting your warehouse ready</li><li>Updating your published policies</li><li>Working with tech partners to make sure everything goes smoothly</li></ol><br/><p>You can download the entire checklist here.</p><p>We'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn! </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may have your sales for the holidays all planned out, but are your operations all buttoned up and ready to roll?</p><p>Emerson shares his 4 part checklist for preparing your ecommerce operations for the holiday order rush!</p><ol><li>Preparing your carriers</li><li>Getting your warehouse ready</li><li>Updating your published policies</li><li>Working with tech partners to make sure everything goes smoothly</li></ol><br/><p>You can download the entire checklist here.</p><p>We'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn! </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-steed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russell Steed</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonhammer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emerson Hammer</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/15-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c98a39a9-d469-445c-b1a8-54927b9d12d1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d5d0b8bb-8419-4bee-82ff-0fa0fd1b8fd5/ops-holiday-checklist-full-cut-audio-converted.mp3" length="55092618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Russell Steed and Emerson Hammer</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/783ba649-ecc6-4d85-a8a3-e312aa7134c2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>14. We&apos;re Rebranding to Ecommerce Unlocked</title><itunes:title>We&apos;re Rebranding to Ecommerce Unlocked</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is just a quick episode letting you know that after a little bit of a break, we are going to be rebranding the podcast to highlight our new and improved focus of helping ecommerce professionals just like you.</p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is just a quick episode letting you know that after a little bit of a break, we are going to be rebranding the podcast to highlight our new and improved focus of helping ecommerce professionals just like you.</p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/were-rebranding-to-ecommerce-unlocked]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bb5e184d-23fa-49aa-b4b9-7f825b88d67c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Product Powerup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8a9a17bb-8c66-441a-852c-c961083361be/14-introtransition-pod-full-length-nov-3-converted.mp3" length="1854423" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Product Powerup</itunes:author><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/96f5a03e-a45a-4700-9d62-3b5da33efaf2/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>13. From High-School Dropout to Million Dollar Brand with Judah Bergman</title><itunes:title>From High-School Dropout to Million Dollar Brand with Judah Bergman</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>After dropping out of high school in 11th grade, and moving to Israel for 7 years, Judah found himself hustling to make ends meet. He was a natural born hustler, finding used items and selling them on Amazon. Judah takes us through his Entrepreneurial journey of how he founded and scaled a booming baby products brand called Jool Baby.</p><p>Judah now sells dozens of baby products on his own webiste, Amazon, and in retail stores such as Walmart and Target. His story is motivation and a great case-study of how hustling can create a multi-million dollar brand.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After dropping out of high school in 11th grade, and moving to Israel for 7 years, Judah found himself hustling to make ends meet. He was a natural born hustler, finding used items and selling them on Amazon. Judah takes us through his Entrepreneurial journey of how he founded and scaled a booming baby products brand called Jool Baby.</p><p>Judah now sells dozens of baby products on his own webiste, Amazon, and in retail stores such as Walmart and Target. His story is motivation and a great case-study of how hustling can create a multi-million dollar brand.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/13-from-high-school-dropout-to-million-dollar-brand-with-judah-bergman]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3c122953-99a1-44e8-bc5b-d08dee2d909a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2dc4b693-60e1-4d12-9a95-0c6d8a268d2c/mOfZ3jSWNS77KZIgGnX59tsL.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Product Powerup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d1f9fe99-be9e-47ab-8e27-97f6efc1f689/Episode-2013-20-20Judah-20B-20-Audio.mp3" length="51491588" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Product Powerup</itunes:author></item><item><title>12. Using Direct Mail As a Digitally Native Brand With Megan Bortner</title><itunes:title>Using Direct Mail As a Digitally Native Brand With Megan Bortner</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There comes a time in every direct to consumer brand's lifetime where they are spending on Facebook ads, Google Ads, Display ads, and feel somewhat tapped out on those channels. Even though the barrier to entry on digital PPC is so low and highly scalable, diversifying a advertising strategy is the best way to scale and future-proof a rapidly growing business. </p><p>Direct mail is making a comeback in the advertising space and it is proving to be even more effective than most digitally native brands originally thought. In this episode we go into detail on what direct mail looks like for a D2C company. From what the minimum spend looks like to what different kind of campaigns perform well, we talk about different strategies that a brand can employ to effectively scale a direct mail advertising campaign.</p><p>To learn more about Megan and Labyrinth Digital you can go to https://labyrinth.digital/.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There comes a time in every direct to consumer brand's lifetime where they are spending on Facebook ads, Google Ads, Display ads, and feel somewhat tapped out on those channels. Even though the barrier to entry on digital PPC is so low and highly scalable, diversifying a advertising strategy is the best way to scale and future-proof a rapidly growing business. </p><p>Direct mail is making a comeback in the advertising space and it is proving to be even more effective than most digitally native brands originally thought. In this episode we go into detail on what direct mail looks like for a D2C company. 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The Inside Scoop On Google Ads From An Ex-Google Employee With Wyatt Moss</title><itunes:title>The Inside Scoop On Google Ads From An Ex-Google Employee With Wyatt Moss</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Wyatt Moss is an ex-Google employee. From his time working at Google he learned what worked and what didn't when it came to advertising on Google. Fast forward a few years and now Wyatt personally manages the strategy and execution of millions of dollars in monthly ad-spend. Wyatt uses his insider knowledge and  decade of experience to optimize digital advertising spend for his clients.</p><p>We dive into utilizing google ads in your business, when it makes sense, when it doesn't. We also chat about when you should use an agency or not. Paid advertising can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to all the functionality that google ads provides. We talk about some of those intricacies and how to increase your ROAS.</p><p>If you're interested in reaching out to Wyatt about his  services, you can reach him through his website https://www.mossdigitalstrategies.com/. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wyatt Moss is an ex-Google employee. From his time working at Google he learned what worked and what didn't when it came to advertising on Google. Fast forward a few years and now Wyatt personally manages the strategy and execution of millions of dollars in monthly ad-spend. Wyatt uses his insider knowledge and  decade of experience to optimize digital advertising spend for his clients.</p><p>We dive into utilizing google ads in your business, when it makes sense, when it doesn't. We also chat about when you should use an agency or not. Paid advertising can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to all the functionality that google ads provides. We talk about some of those intricacies and how to increase your ROAS.</p><p>If you're interested in reaching out to Wyatt about his  services, you can reach him through his website https://www.mossdigitalstrategies.com/. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/11-the-inside-scoop-on-google-ads-from-an-ex-google-employee-with-wyatt-moss]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">07996944-678c-4d36-b460-8919f482cfe5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8ed1c378-f2c1-4f65-9fb5-0c23c652d153/P-XCN-3NYxrUD5LdboYm0h2h.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Product Powerup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4a9bab83-f9a4-468a-943e-9eeedd3c9d94/episode-11-google-ads-audio.mp3" length="47803626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Product Powerup</itunes:author></item><item><title>10. The Truth About SEO, What You Can Do On Your Own And What You Should Hire Out</title><itunes:title>The Truth About SEO, What You Can Do On Your Own And What You Should Hire Out</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jeff Oxford is a specialist in eCommerce search engine optimization. He walks us through the newest as well as the time tested techniques in SEO. Obviously he does this all day everyday and would love to have more clients to work with, but Jeff also drops some truth bombs on how a small startup business can start getting SEO traction without breaking the bank on hiring an agency. </p><p>We talk with Jeff about a few key things that any brand can implement in order to start ranking well for their desired keywords. He even tells us how to effectively vet a new agency to make sure they are a good one (because we all know there are more mediocre ones than actual good ones!)</p><p>Search engine optimization is a zero sum game, so it will always have to play a role in your marketing efforts even if you pull back on it for a year or two. Your competitors are most likely coming after your position so don't get lazy with your SEO game!</p><p>To contact Jeff just go to his website 180marketing.com.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jeff Oxford is a specialist in eCommerce search engine optimization. He walks us through the newest as well as the time tested techniques in SEO. Obviously he does this all day everyday and would love to have more clients to work with, but Jeff also drops some truth bombs on how a small startup business can start getting SEO traction without breaking the bank on hiring an agency. </p><p>We talk with Jeff about a few key things that any brand can implement in order to start ranking well for their desired keywords. He even tells us how to effectively vet a new agency to make sure they are a good one (because we all know there are more mediocre ones than actual good ones!)</p><p>Search engine optimization is a zero sum game, so it will always have to play a role in your marketing efforts even if you pull back on it for a year or two. Your competitors are most likely coming after your position so don't get lazy with your SEO game!</p><p>To contact Jeff just go to his website 180marketing.com.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/10-the-truth-about-seo-what-you-can-do-on-your-own-and-what-you-should-hire-out]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f5dc4ca-8015-42d4-8830-ec517200a2ea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/76fe046b-5cd2-4882-a5b2-8b6e9418f582/dqQVjnROapss8u3po_kjWJVy.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Product Powerup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:45:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2f462d03-5dfa-4b50-bcae-3700b77f7a8b/episode-10-seo-audio.mp3" length="44913396" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Product Powerup</itunes:author></item><item><title>9. The Asia Alternative, Sourcing and Manufacturing In Mexico With Jorge Arana</title><itunes:title>The Asia Alternative, Sourcing and Manufacturing In Mexico With Jorge Arana</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>With all the supply chain issues we've experienced over the past 2 years with no end in sight, many brands are looking to alternatives to manufacturing in Asia. The obvious answer for manufacturing in North America is Mexico.</p><p>Jorge Arana is an experienced Mexican businessman who has started and operated many different businesses within Mexico and the US. He takes us through different options that brands have when looking to move manufacturing or just second sourcing in Mexico. There are even industries and products that he doesn't recommend trying to manufacture in Mexico due to government regulations and tariffs. </p><p>We discuss when it makes sense to make the move to Mexico and when it doesn't. In the end, Mexico is a viable solution for manufacturing many types of products. With labor rates similar to China and shipping times of only a few days (instead of months) to the US, Mexico is becoming a larger player in the manufacturing world.</p><p>For more information on nearshoring visit <a href="https://viastara.com/solutions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viastara.com/solutions</a> or to contact Jorge via email at jorgearana@viastara.com.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the supply chain issues we've experienced over the past 2 years with no end in sight, many brands are looking to alternatives to manufacturing in Asia. The obvious answer for manufacturing in North America is Mexico.</p><p>Jorge Arana is an experienced Mexican businessman who has started and operated many different businesses within Mexico and the US. He takes us through different options that brands have when looking to move manufacturing or just second sourcing in Mexico. There are even industries and products that he doesn't recommend trying to manufacture in Mexico due to government regulations and tariffs. </p><p>We discuss when it makes sense to make the move to Mexico and when it doesn't. In the end, Mexico is a viable solution for manufacturing many types of products. With labor rates similar to China and shipping times of only a few days (instead of months) to the US, Mexico is becoming a larger player in the manufacturing world.</p><p>For more information on nearshoring visit <a href="https://viastara.com/solutions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://viastara.com/solutions</a> or to contact Jorge via email at jorgearana@viastara.com.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/9-the-asia-alternative-sourcing-and-manufacturing-in-mexico-with-jorge-arana]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b220dc76-875d-4660-a835-85e876a47b76</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2368a65d-7539-47a3-827d-74f1882ccc3c/l4QgeMSPYYlwPAtg56PyXKjf.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Product Powerup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cfab19d3-301f-4252-a3ae-496c5ac8a2dc/episode-9-nearshoring-audio.mp3" length="48771054" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Product Powerup</itunes:author></item><item><title>8: Will Walmart.com be the new Amazon and what you should know about this emerging platform with Hunter Stutz</title><itunes:title>Will Walmart.com be the new Amazon and what you should know about this emerging platform w/ Hunter Stutz</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hunter Stutz, from Pitted Labs, talks to us today about the ins and outs of walmart.com. Pitted labs started out as an amazon agency and has expanded into multiple different channels including a fulfillment center and VC firm. One of their most unique expertise is on taking brands who sell on Amazon and expanding their reach to Walmart.com</p><p>Hunter dives into how Walmart.com compares to Amazon, why a brand would want to sell on Walmart.com, how to be successful on Walmart.com, and what expectations they should have while selling on Walmart.com. Spoiler alert, it won't be as big as Amazon, at least not yet, but as an early adopter your brand will be able to capture traction on Walmart.com before it really takes off.</p><p>If you are interested in talking with Hunter and Pitted labs, please visit their <a href="https://pittedlabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hunter Stutz, from Pitted Labs, talks to us today about the ins and outs of walmart.com. 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Spoiler alert, it won't be as big as Amazon, at least not yet, but as an early adopter your brand will be able to capture traction on Walmart.com before it really takes off.</p><p>If you are interested in talking with Hunter and Pitted labs, please visit their <a href="https://pittedlabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productpowerup.com/episode-1/8-will-walmart-com-be-the-new-amazon-and-what-you-should-know-about-this-emerging-platform-w-hunter-stutz]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c55ee30-578c-40da-af00-542ae1922984</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/eac61e52-195b-4b65-8fa5-a48cc7d0ea70/2qp37aZYeF-vvJ_m8GRkpSwN.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Product Powerup]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0600</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/10aee295-a2e9-4d23-a1ce-2696d5b8318c/episode-8-selling-on-walmart-com-audio.mp3" length="42681639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><itunes:author>Product Powerup</itunes:author></item><item><title>7: Getting The Most From Your Paid Advertising With Gabe Scaglia Diaz</title><itunes:title>Getting The Most From Your Paid Advertising With Gabe Scaglia Diaz</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gabe is a master at driving traffic through many paid advertising channels such as Facebook ads, Google ads, influencer marketing and more. 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In this episode we discuss what it takes to sell on Amazon, why you should or shouldn't sell on Amazon, and who you should hire to help you do it.</p><p>Josh is the founder of a top tier Amazon consulting agency and shares all of his expertise on how to approach Amazon as an existing brand or as a new product. </p><p>Just like it's become necessary to have a social media presence (if you're not on facebook or instagram, do you even exist?!) the same thing is happening with Amazon. In order to keep and find new customers Amazon can be a part of a solid marketing and sales strategy.</p><p>But just being on Amazon isn't enough, there are so many intricacies of the platform that you want to make sure you approach it in the right way. There are agencies built to help you do that, or you can tackle it yourself by hiring someone in house to manage it. No matter how you approach Amazon, this episode will give you perspective to make those hard decisions.</p><p>If you're more interested in what Josh does or connecting with him, follow him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrawe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin here</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amazon is a beast, but it's becoming even more important to sell your product on their platform. In this episode we discuss what it takes to sell on Amazon, why you should or shouldn't sell on Amazon, and who you should hire to help you do it.</p><p>Josh is the founder of a top tier Amazon consulting agency and shares all of his expertise on how to approach Amazon as an existing brand or as a new product. </p><p>Just like it's become necessary to have a social media presence (if you're not on facebook or instagram, do you even exist?!) the same thing is happening with Amazon. 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