Tattoo brand, Mad Rabbit, created Mad Monday leading up to BFCM to build momentum. And it's worked like a charm. On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Mad Rabbit co-founder Selom Agbitor breaks down how their strategy. The best part? You can create your own holiday any time of year. Post-BFCM is the perfect time to keep the sales coming.  Follow Val on TwitterReach out to SelomConnect with Selom on LinkedIn Follow Selom on TwitterFollow Selom on InstagramTry Privy for FREECheck out...

Jess Cervellon is the VP of Customer Experience at Feastables. So she knows a thing or two about creating a memorable experience. And on today's episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, she's sharing how to lead with empathy both internally and externally this holiday season. Because if your internal teams aren't happy, they can't possibly support customers at the highest level. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Jess on LinkedInSign up for Jess' Newsletter Try Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale...

Ever seen mixed messages about shipping as a consumer? It happens ALL the time. And this time of year, it's especially important to make sure you're setting clear expectations for your customers. Luckily, Wonderment's Brian Whalley, has tons of tips and tricks to make this foolproof. So you have happy customers and fewer support tickets to sift through - a total win-win. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Brian on TwitterFollow Brian on LinkedInCheck out WondermentTry Privy for FREECheck out the...

As a founder/CEO, you have to have the ability to think about the next 5 years and 5 minutes. A balancing act that's incredibly challenging to manage. Especially during BFCM when comparison culture PEAKS. But luckily on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, KC Holiday shares advice for staying sane and managing expectations across the board. Follow Val on TwitterFollow KC on TwitterSign up for KC's weekly newsletterLearn more about SubSummitTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale...

Chances are, you end up with a ton of new customers around the holidays. But that doesn't necessarily mean they stick around and become loyal customers. On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Chris George, subscription guru, shares tips for keeping these new customers coming back for more.  Follow Val on TwitterFollow Chris on InstagramLearn more about SubSummitTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

Think it's too late to get creative for Black Friday? Think again. On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Val chats with ecommerce expert, Aaron Orendorff, about rapid-fire lessons they learned from other MASSIVE names in the DTC community about impactful plays you can still pull off before the holidays. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Aaron on TwitterCheck out the full Recart panelTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, you're going to hit some snags during the holidays. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Val is sharing Black Friday horror stories and what you can learn from them. So you can walk into this busy season with your head held high. Follow Val on TwitterCheck out this thread with BFCM horror storiesTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

If you sell something like baby formula or PMS products, your products aren't necessarily "giftable." So how can you make the most of the holiday season? On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Val chats with Marea Wellness' Monica Grohne about this exact topic. Find out her secrets to success and so much more. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Monica on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

If you're using plain packaging, you're missing out on a serious opportunity to excite and connect with your customers. On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Popsmith's Dave Stickland shares how they think about packaging and have created an incredible unboxing experience their audience goes nuts for. Plus, he shares last-minute ideas to up your packaging game in time for BFCM.  Follow Val on TwitterFollow Dave on TwitterPopsmith packaging photoTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple...

Shoppers have been trained to wait until November to buy. So whether you're running a discount, free gift with purchase, expedited shipping, or another offer entirely, you better make sure it's profitable. But you can't stop at a single purchase. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, PostPilot's Drew Sanocki shares his secrets for what it takes to win Black Friday.  Follow Val on TwitterFollow Drew on LinkedInTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

Eli Weiss is a customer experience guru. Today, he's the Senior Director CX & Retention at Jones Road Beauty. And before that, he was at Olipop. 2 absolute household names in the DTC space. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, he's chatting with Val about how to reduce returns this holiday season. It's packed with tons of actionable advice and tips you can test out ASAP. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Eli on TwitterSubscribe to Eli's newsletterTry Privy for FREECheck out the...

Soooo there's good news and bad news about improving your CRO ahead of Black Friday. Bad news? The best time to start was right after BFCM last year. Good news? It's not too late to pull off some quick wins that'll give your store a serious boost ahead of the holiday season. Luckily, CRO expert, Kanika Misra, is breaking it all down on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School with Val Geisler.  Follow Val on TwitterFollow Kanika on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

Email marketing during Black Friday can get a littleee crazy. That's why on today's episode, Val chats with email expert, Jacob Sappington, to give you an in-depth look at how he handles segmentation, gift givers, tweaking existing flows, and SO much more. OH! And don't forget to send an evening text on Cyber Monday. Listen 'til the very end to find out why. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Jacob on Twitter Try Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

The most powerful thing you can do for BFCM is squeezing the most out of what you already have. And that's exactly what email expert, Samar Owais is breaking down on today's episode of Ecommerce Marketing School. The #1 email series you already have in place that *has* to be updated during BFCM. If you want to make $$ this holiday season, this is a must listen. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Samar on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

Kizik has mastered the art of collaborations. And they're not always obvious. Like their limited-edition shoe with Jet-Puffed Marshmallows. On today's episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Brett Swensen, shares a behind-the-scenes look at their strategy and how it went (spoiler: it crushed). Plus, whether or not there's time to launch your own collab before BFCM. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Brett on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

We're getting into the biggest email season of the year. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Val chats with longtime friend (and fellow email expert) about what they learned at Litmus Live. It's a 2-day conference all about email marketing. And they're breaking down tips and tricks you can be using NOW ahead of Black Friday. Everything from copy tips to repurposing your best-performing emails. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Emily on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple...

To have an amazing Black Friday, you need to nail your offers. Which is why understanding what your audience really cares about is suuuuper important. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Jess Bachman, who runs ecommerce agency, Fireteam, is sharing the exact offers they're running for one brand this holiday season (and why). Plus, he shares how they're getting customers to buy more than once this holiday season. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Jess on TwitterTry Privy for...

Mark Ritz has been obsessed with memberships for YEARS thanks to his days at Costco. And it's paying off in a big way for his brand, Carnivore Snax. In the first month alone, they locked in 500 members and it's only grown from there. 5 months in, they're up to 1k+ members. And on today's episode, he gives a behind-the-scenes look at bringing their membership program to life. And how it plays into their BFCM plans (spoiler alert: it's critical). Follow Val on TwitterFollow Mark on TwitterTry...

The more contacts you have, the more revenue you’ll bring in with your email and SMS campaigns. That’s why list growth needs to be a constant priority, but the next few months leading up to Black Friday are especially important. On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, on the all-new BFCM season, Privy's Lauren Cowan shares foolproof tips to help you boost list growth ASAP. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Lauren on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

On this season of Ecommerce Marketing School, Val chatted with 18 experts about everything from top performing emails, to using holidays to drive sales, and SO much more. And now that Summer School is officially over, we're taking a short break before jumping straight into BFCM. We'll be breaking down success stories, how to prep your site, and WAY more. Follow Val on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

AI has changed the way we approach marketing over the last year. And when you use it correctly for your business, you can leverage it as an extra team member. For everything from product descriptions to ad copy, there's so much that can be done. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, Triple Whale's Mary Lister shares her secrets for leveraging AI in the most powerful way. Follow Val on TwitterConnect with Mary on LinkedInTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

Selling a multi thousand dollar product is HARD. But when you add insurance to the mix, it gets even more complicated. And that's exactly what Cubby Beds combats every single day. On this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, founder, Caleb Polley, shares how they lean into serious personalization in their welcome flow and the exact order they think about sharing critical information so their audience get the right message at the perfect time. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Caleb on...

Taylor Fraser is constantly thinking about which holidays he lean into for Outway. These emails drive insane sales for their business. And on this episode of Ecommerce Marketing School, he's sharing what works well for them, the #1 thing you can do to drive better results with email and SO much more. This one's absolutely packed with value. Follow Val on TwitterFollow Taylor on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network

Dara Denney is an absolute ad guru. And as we get into BFCM season, it's harder to get people’s attention and more way more expensive. So on today's episode, she's sharing what not to do when it comes to paid advertising. Make sure you're not making these mistakes and get her full playbook for success. Follow Val on TwitterCheck out Dara's YouTube channelFollow Dara on TwitterTry Privy for FREECheck out the Triple Whale Network