In today’s episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we delve deep into the innovative journey of Dapper Boi, a brand at the forefront of all-gender inclusive fashion. Host Kunle Campbell engages with Vicky Pasche, the visionary founder of Dapper Boi, tracing the brand’s evolution from its roots as an androgynous apparel line to becoming a beacon of inclusivity in the fashion industry. Vicky shares the initial challenges and breakthroughs that helped shape Dapper Boi, highlighting strategic shifts...

In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, Kunle Campbell sits down with Lonnie Bloom, an audit partner at Withum specializing in the e-commerce and technology sectors. Bloom recounts his journey from a budding interest in accounting to his pivotal role in navigating the financial complexities of e-commerce. He shares insights into the challenges and strategies critical for businesses in adapting to economic changes and consumer behavior shifts. The conversation then turns to the...

In today's episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we dive into the nuanced world of eCommerce pricing strategies with Aaron Cowper, the mastermind behind ShopGrok. Host Kunle Campbell engages Aaron in a deep discussion on his evolution from a strategy consultant for global giants like PwC and McKinsey to founding ShopGrok, a pivotal force in shaping retail pricing strategies. Aaron's journey from consulting to entrepreneurship showcases a dedicated pursuit of optimizing pricing strategies to...

In today's episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we dive into the intricacies of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) for ecommerce with Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Build Grow Scale. Host Kunle Campbell engages Stafford in a detailed discussion on the key factors that enable ecommerce businesses to grow from their initial million to over $10 million in revenue. Matthew highlights the significant role of the business owner in creating the right environment for growth, the need for precise...

In today's episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of ThriftBooks, the leading secondhand books business in North America. Host Kunle Campbell interviews Mike Ward, the Chief Innovation Officer at ThriftBooks.com, exploring the company's evolution from a startup leveraging Amazon's platform to a dominant force in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) books market. Mike shares the inspiring story of leaving his day job to join the startup, emphasizing the strategic...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Sabir Semerkant, CEO and Founder of Growth by Sabir, a program designed to maximize the growth potential of a business.   The power of yes. Sabir has lived by saying yes throughout his life. His high school guidance counselor’s advice to take his second career option which is to become a computer scientist when he got discouraged by the long wait to do surgery as a neurosurgeon. When Jeff Horrowitz offered him to run his channel for Vitamin Shoppe,...

In this episode, Bobby, the Chief Revenue Officer at Shopify, discusses the company's growth and positioning in the enterprise commerce market. He shares his career journey and highlights the strategy behind Shopify's foray into the enterprise space. Bobby explains Shopify's architecture and offering, including the concept of composable commerce. He also discusses the top reasons why enterprises choose Shopify, such as performance, total cost of ownership, and innovation.    Bobby sheds light...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Juan Meisel, Founder and CEO of Grip, a logistics company that handles frozen/refrigerated products all over the US smoothly and hassle-free.   Juan Meisel used to work with ButcherBox, an animal-welfare-focused meat company that sources and delivers quality meat and seafood products. From $0 to $600 million, ButcherBox was able to grow and stay consistent with its mission. Eventually, Juan realized the need for hassle-free and careful handling of these...

On today's episode, we dive deep into the world of e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and building a brand that stands out in the crowded digital marketplace. Kunle speaks to Phil from Holme & Hadfield, a brand that has taken the e-commerce world by storm by focusing on creating meticulously designed organizers for watches, knives, and tech gear that cater to the modern consumer's desire for both functionality and aesthetics.   Phil's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Starting from a...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Aditya Varanasi, CEO of Awarity, a media agency that offers effective ad campaigns for small businesses through connected TV.   Aditya Varanasi only dreamt of a stable and high-paying job so he decided to become a doctor. Little did he know that life had a different plan. He soon stumbled upon the world of digital marketing, fell in love, and built his own digital marketing agency, Awarity, and has been helping small businesses scale their ad campaigns...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Chase Clymer, Co-Founder of Electric Eye, an agency helping brands optimize their Shopify page to create memorable and impactful customer experiences.   “I’m earning all of my gray hair.” From the last time he was a guest in the podcast, Chase has more insights to share regarding their work in Electric Eye. Chase shared the four-page types that are essential for a successful customer journey and how they can be used to create a seamless experience. He...

On today’s episode, Kunle, Co-Founder of Octillion Capital Partners, an acquisition company that works with “good-for-you” brands.   Kunle briefly shares his career journey from when he started with SEO to being the co-founder of Octillion Capital Partners and the host of the 2XE podcast. What was his secret on his ladder to success? He shares a simple formula to continuously improve yourself and your performance. He emphasizes the importance of the three tenets as a business person or even...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by John Kyle Beaton, President of China Product Pros, an agency helping brands first-hand with sourcing and logistics from their local networks in China.   John had always had a taste for adventure and when the opportunity came to go to China and pursue his studies, he took it and quickly fell in love with the country and decided to stay. He soon realized that he was passionate about helping brands source from China and decided to start his own...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Thomas McCutchen, Head of Strategy for The Bear Group, an agency dedicated to provide web solutions to achieve growth for brands in different industries.   Thomas McCutchen found and drove the success of Scoutside for twelve years until their continuous growth needed more than just hiring more people. The Bear Group offered more services and eventually acquired Scoutside.  This acquisition allowed the company to expand its services and provide a more...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Depesh Mandalia, Founder & CEO of SM Commerce, a platform that seeks to aid brand owners create better ads.   Depesh Mandalia had been a guest on the podcast episode 29 where he and Kunle talked about the success of his personalized children’s books. He’s back to share more of the changes that happened in his work and social media ads since then. He gave a peek into his BPM Method and updates on how his strategies have been successful and how his...

In this episode, Kunle Campbell interviews Nirav Sheth, CEO and founder of Anata, a premier eCommerce partner for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. They discuss the outlook for 2022 and 2024 in the eCommerce industry. They review the challenges faced by brands in 2023, the success factors for the 20% of brands that performed well, and the importance of focusing on lifetime value and retention. They also provide tips for Q1 strategies, including exploring wholesale opportunities and investing...

On today’s episode, Kunle, Co-Founder of Octillion Capital Partners, an acquisition company that works with clean health, beauty, food, and beverage brands.   Kunle Campbell is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He is the Co-founder of 2X eCommerce, an eCommerce consulting agency that has helped businesses grow and scale their online sales. He is also the Co-founder of Octillion, a brand acquisition company. He is passionate about helping businesses succeed and believes that eCommerce is the...

In this conversation, we delve into the fascinating journey of an individual who, armed with a background in nuclear nutrition from family influences, ventured into the world of health coaching and self-education. The narrative takes an unexpected turn towards the creation of organic powders, unraveled through a personal exploration of sourcing ingredients globally. From Google searches and experimenting with suppliers to discovering the profound impact of ingredient origin on taste, the...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Oren Inditzky, VP of Online Stores at Wix, a website builder that offers quality features that eCommerce brands can use.   Oren Inditzky became passionate in the space of mass-market consumer product management software and internet when he worked in Amazon as a Kindle reading app intern. After working with a few more companies, he went back to his homeland, Israel, and led the Wix online store. His knowledge and hopes of better service of AI are coming...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Emmett Kilduff, CEO of The Fortia Group, an investment bank providing high-standard services to the lower middle market of the eCommerce sector.   Emmett has been in investment banking pretty much his whole career but working with top corporates like Morgan Stanley and the American Bank, he was inspired to bring the kind of service these banks offer to big corporations to smaller eCommerce brands. His company has grown rapidly and is now providing...

On today’s episode, Kunle is joined by Axel Bukowski, Co-Founder & CEO of Madden Analytics, a tool that creates a systematic inventory for brands to provide data for better business decision-making.   Axel Bukowski found his interest in the eCommerce industry around 2010. He started his optical brand in Stockholm, Sweden in 2013 and has grown successful since. With his co-founder, Petter, they built Madden Analytics as a solution to the inventory pains of the optical brand which also...

On this episode, we're joined by Adam, the founder of Magnet Monster, a leading email and SMS marketing agency. With 15 years of e-commerce experience, Adam shares a nine-step strategy for maximizing Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns. He emphasizes the significance of customer-centric approaches, advising businesses to focus on existing customer data, transparent communication, and aligning messaging across channels. Tune in for actionable insights to enhance your holiday marketing...

On this episode, Kunle Campbell is joined by Kyra Richards, Head of Customer Success at Motion, a creative analytics app. They discuss social advertising strategies for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Q4. Kyra shares valuable insights, emphasizing the importance of research, adaptability, and timely creative asset preparation. She highlights the evolving landscape of hooks and messaging, incorporating trends from platforms like TikTok. Kyra also advises leveraging TikTok for mid-funnel...

On this episode, we have a special guest, Bahadir, the CEO and Co-founder of Fabrikator, an innovative inventory management platform. Bahadir shares valuable insights on Black Friday Cyber Monday strategies for e-commerce executives. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging pre-orders as a research tool, creating multiple forecasts for different scenarios, and maintaining consistent ad campaigns even when products are out of stock. Tune in to discover how these strategies can transform your...