Episodes
Wendy was browsing online to find something special for her daughter but when she couldn't find it in SA she decided to start selling it herself. What was meant to be a sideline hobby has turned into a thriving business which has allowed Wendy and her family to move from the big city to a small coastal town to live the life of their dreams. If you would also like to find out how to start your online store then sign up for the free 5-Day Challenge where Warrick will show you how to build your...
Published 08/16/21
Join Warrick Kernes as he talks to Carolyn Ashmore about her journey of starting and growing her store www.atriumplants.co.za  It's really inspiring to see someone following their passion, believing in themselves and creating a successful business while doing what they love.  Tell Carolyn what you thought of this episode on IG @atriumplants
Published 08/09/21
Join Warrick Kernes as he talks to Carolyn Ashmore about her journey of starting and growing her store www.atriumplants.co.za  It's really inspiring to see someone following their passion, believing in themselves and creating a successful business while doing what they love.  Tell Carolyn what you thought of this episode on IG @atriumplants
Published 08/09/21
Dan Kleinman shares his story of building a 7-figure eCommerce business where his growth was largely based on leveraging customer reviews and user-generated content. He shares real-world tips on how other online sellers can get their customers to create marketing content for them and how to put this into practice to grow your sales.  Find out more from Dan via his latest venture  www.bambassadors.com
Published 08/02/21
Dan Kleinman shares his story of building a 7-figure eCommerce business where his growth was largely based on leveraging customer reviews and user-generated content. He shares real-world tips on how other online sellers can get their customers to create marketing content for them and how to put this into practice to grow your sales.  Find out more from Dan via his latest venture  www.bambassadors.com
Published 08/02/21
Understanding consumer behaviour can help us to make smart decisions to increase our sales. In this episode, I'm joined by Liat Karpel Gurwicz from WIX.com and we talk all about understanding the stats around consumer behaviour. Stay tuned as Liat shares some incredible tips, one of which may help you to increase your sales by as much as 71% (according to the worldwide WIX stats).
Published 07/26/21
Understanding consumer behaviour can help us to make smart decisions to increase our sales. In this episode, I'm joined by Liat Karpel Gurwicz from WIX.com and we talk all about understanding the stats around consumer behaviour. Stay tuned as Liat shares some incredible tips, one of which may help you to increase your sales by as much as 71% (according to the worldwide WIX stats).
Published 07/26/21
The looting crisis in South Africa has hurt so many companies and our entire country but here are the positives to take out of this negative situation.
Published 07/19/21
The looting crisis in South Africa has hurt so many companies and our entire country but here are the positives to take out of this negative situation.
Published 07/19/21
We have many website owners in our community who are selling services and they often ask if an eCommerce site is right for them or if there is a way to grow their business through an online store? In this episode, you'll hear how services businesses can use a site to not only streamline their business but also improve their cash flow and grow their bottom line.
Published 07/12/21
We have many website owners in our community who are selling services and they often ask if an eCommerce site is right for them or if there is a way to grow their business through an online store? In this episode, you'll hear how services businesses can use a site to not only streamline their business but also improve their cash flow and grow their bottom line.
Published 07/12/21
When I started selling online 14 years ago I struggled to make ends meet and I looked for any way to save money. In this super short episode, I'll explain the one thing that I started doing 14 years ago (and still do to this day!) and it's saved me hundreds of thousands of Rands over the years.  Listen now and add this suggestion to your to-do list today.
Published 07/05/21
When I started selling online 14 years ago I struggled to make ends meet and I looked for any way to save money. In this super short episode, I'll explain the one thing that I started doing 14 years ago (and still do to this day!) and it's saved me hundreds of thousands of Rands over the years.  Listen now and add this suggestion to your to-do list today.
Published 07/05/21
One of the crucial elements of your company's POPIA compliance is to have your Privacy Policy updated correctly... But how do you do that? In this episode, you'll get a step-by-step breakdown of exactly what to include and how to structure it.  This may not be the most exciting part of selling online but it is a legal requirement and the deadline for compliance is July 1st so let's get on it right now but listening to this episode and updating our policy now. 
Published 06/28/21
One of the crucial elements of your company's POPIA compliance is to have your Privacy Policy updated correctly... But how do you do that? In this episode, you'll get a step-by-step breakdown of exactly what to include and how to structure it.  This may not be the most exciting part of selling online but it is a legal requirement and the deadline for compliance is July 1st so let's get on it right now but listening to this episode and updating our policy now. 
Published 06/28/21
Writing great copy for your website does help to increase your sales. In this episode, I'm joined by Anina Heyns who is the founder of Pretty Social. We discuss the importance of copywriting and she gives some incredible tips to improve your copy and to get more sales for your website.  Get in touch with Pretty Social Signup to our Newsletter:  https://prettysocial.co.za/newsletter/  Website: https://prettysocial.co.za/ Email us: [email protected] Follow on Social: Instagram:...
Published 06/21/21
Writing great copy for your website does help to increase your sales. In this episode, I'm joined by Anina Heyns who is the founder of Pretty Social. We discuss the importance of copywriting and she gives some incredible tips to improve your copy and to get more sales for your website.  Get in touch with Pretty Social Signup to our Newsletter:  https://prettysocial.co.za/newsletter/  Website: https://prettysocial.co.za/ Email us: [email protected] Follow on Social: Instagram:...
Published 06/21/21
Join me and the team from the eCommerce Forum of South Africa as we take a deep dive into the POPI Act. In this episode, we unpack what it means to become the Information Officer, how to register and what happens if you miss this step.  Link mentioned in the podcast:  https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/portal.html
Published 06/14/21
When it comes to online businesses one of the most exciting opportunities is eLearning and the selling of digital courses.  Basically, if you have an expertise then you can package your knowledge in a way that it can be sold online. The set-up fees are low and the profit margins are high. But it's not as easy as people think and this is why we're thrilled to bring you one of the world's leading experts from the USA, James Wedmore.  James Wedmore has been a business coach to Warrick Kernes...
Published 05/31/21
The 2021 PayFast eCommerce Virtual Summit ran from May 17th to 20th and included top eCom experts from right around the world, including speakers from the likes of Google, Facebook, Shopify and more.  In this episode, you'll hear Warrick's personal highlights from the Summit presentations.  If you would like to get lifetime access to all of the summit replays then click here.
Published 05/24/21
Catch the expert interview with the founder of Pet Heaven as we talk about raising capital. Schalk Kearney shares his best tips on fundraising from his journey of starting, building and selling one of SA’s most successful eCommerce businesses. Visit Pet Heaven here or check out his new venture Positive Earth
Published 05/17/21
I had the privilege of sitting down with some of South Africa's leading experts to unpack the POPI Act and what it means for online sellers in South Africa. The deadline is approaching and we all need to make changes to ensure we aren't breaking the law.  Interesting links: Learn more at https://ecomafrica.org/Click here to go to Part 1 of this conversationHave you got your free ticket for the PayFast eCommerce Virtual Summit? If not get a free ticket at www.insaka.co.za/summit
Published 05/10/21
I had the privilege of sitting down with some of South Africa's leading experts to unpack the POPI Act and what it means for online sellers in South Africa. The deadline is approaching and we all need to make changes to ensure we aren't breaking the law.  Interesting links Learn more at https://ecomafrica.org/How to become an Information OfficerHave you got your free ticket for the PayFast eCommerce Virtual Summit? If not get a free ticket at  www.insaka.co.za/summit
Published 05/03/21
Managing your stock & dispatching parcels takes up a considerable amount of your time and efforts... But what if you could take all of that admin off your hands and outsource it to a warehouse that specialises in warehousing and stock control for...
Published 04/26/21