Episodes
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dean Dutro and Ryan O'Connor, the Co-founders of Worth eCommerce, sit down to discuss the best SMS marketing strategies for eCommerce brands. They talk about the benefits of SMS and email marketing, the best content to send to your SMS subscribers, and how to effectively implement an SMS strategy for your brand.
Published 08/17/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dean Dutro sits down with Navin Jain, Strategic Account Executive for SMS at Klaviyo, to talk about the benefits of SMS marketing. Navin shares the best SMS approaches for conversion, why you should use SMS as a complementary strategy, and the mistakes you need to avoid with SMS marketing. Plus, Navin discusses how to have a successful holiday season with SMS at the helm and how these techniques can increase your revenue in a short amount...
Published 08/13/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Bryan Spunt, the CEO of Seek Discomfort, joins Dean Dutro to talk about social media marketing, building connections, and growing eCommerce brands. Bryan also explains how he got started in eCommerce and the role mentorship has played in his career.
Published 06/22/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dean Dutro interviews Jimmy Zona, the Director of eCommerce and Digital Marketing at Turbie Twist, about how to decide on which logistics strategy to use for your growing eCommerce brand. They also discuss leveraging SEO to increase traffic and sales and the importance of being a constant learner. Stay tuned.
Published 06/15/21
Tatiana Mercer, a Co-founder of Three Spirit Drinks, joins Eric Stopper in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast to talk about the benefits of having business partners. Together, they discuss how the team behind Three Spirit Drinks built a non-alcoholic drink brand out of London. Tatiana also talks about some of the plant ingredients they use to make drinks and the benefits of educating customers about your eCommerce brand.
Published 06/10/21
Dan Nikas, the Founder and Owner of Elite Brands and the Owner of Gearbunch, joins Eric Stopper in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast to talk about the benefits of having effective systems and strategies for your eCommerce brand. Dan also talks about the importance of building trust with customers and explains why entrepreneurs must understand the inner workings of their businesses.
Published 06/08/21
James Milam, the Founder and CEO of Know Headphones, is Eric Stopper's guest in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast. James explains how he grew his headphones brand during a pandemic. James also talks about his entry into the eCommerce space, launching a product during the COVID-19 crisis, and the benefits of being a persistent entrepreneur.
Published 06/03/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Kara Goldin, the Founder and CEO of Hint, joins Dean Dutro to explain how something simple and boring can be re-created to produce a revolutionary product for the market. Kara talks about her journey to founding Hint, the challenges she faced along the way, and why she focuses on direct-to-consumer sales for her brand.
Published 06/01/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Neely Woodson Powell joins Eric Stopper to discuss the lessons she has learned about delegating too heavily and keeping a business afloat during a pandemic. She explains how her company has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, what she did to overcome business challenges, and shares her advice on how to effectively manage a business during a pandemic.
Published 05/27/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Pete Williams, the Co-founder, CEO, and eCommerce Marketing Director for Simply Headsets, joins Dean Dutro to talk about the value of investing in repeat customers. Pete explains how he ensures repeat sales for his eCommerce business, talks about the seven levers for business growth, and explains how an eCommerce brand should handle wholesale orders.
Published 05/25/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Eric Stopper interviews Greg Hayes, Co-founder and CEO of Branch, about the benefits of building a one-stop-shop for your ecommerce customers. Greg explains how he and his business partners started and scaled their furniture company, how they were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changes they had to make for the benefit of the business.
Published 05/20/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Eric Stopper interviews Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, the CEO of Kindra, about the benefits of leveraging customer feedback on existing products to grow your brand. She also talks about the importance of knowing who your target customer is and how educating them can help grow your ecommerce brand. Stay tuned.
Published 05/18/21
Katie McKinnon, the President of Welo Probiotics, joins Dean Dutro in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast to talk about leveraging the 7 touch points of marketing to grow your ecommerce brand. Katie also discusses the benefits of email marketing, how appearing on Dragons' Den impacted her business, and the SKU challenges they have faced.
Published 05/13/21
Michael Bires, the Founder of Nutrition Faktory, is Dean Dutro's guest in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, where they discuss the benefits of doing your research and emulating top-performing brands to beat out your competition. Michael talks about his entrepreneurial background, explains why he returned to 9-5 employment, and shares his tactics for providing great customer support.
Published 05/11/21
Kelly Watters, the Co-founder of Western Rise, is Eric Stopper's guest in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast where she explains how to connect with influential people and create awareness for an ecommerce brand. She also explains what sparked the idea for producing performance clothing and discusses how she deals with entrepreneurial stress.
Published 05/06/21
Brett Bernstein, the Founder & CEO of Gatsby, is Dean Dutro's guest in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast where he talks about Gatsby and how an ecommerce brand can maximize their website’s vending machine to capture more leads. Brett also talks about the value of using social media influencers to promote a brand.
Published 05/04/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25 is joined by Peter Hajduček, the Founder and CEO at Footshop, to discover what e-commerce brands should look out for while putting together a collaboration. Peter also shares his entrepreneurial journey and talks about his reasons for acquiring one of his competitors.
Published 04/29/21
On this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dean Dutro is joined by Brian Burt, the Founder and CEO of Canopy Management, to talk about selling on Amazon. Together, they discuss the challenges associated with becoming the face of your brand, figuring out who your perfect customers are, and building a team of motivated and productive members — virtually. Keep listening!
Published 04/27/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dean Dutro is joined by Byron Walker, the CEO and Founder of Survival Frog, to find out how you can use long-form sales pages to boost your e-commerce sales. They also discuss the different marketing methods Byron uses for Survival Frog, how he handles political changes that affect his company's sales, and his strategies for discontinuing low-margin SKUs.
Published 04/22/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, guest host John Corcoran interviews Victoria Beattie, the Co-founder and Owner of The Beach People, to discuss the benefits of selling through e-commerce and retail stores. They also talk about the benefits of obtaining intellectual property protection, acting fast when new taxes are imposed by the government, and how to deal with copycats.
Published 04/20/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Dean Dutro is joined by Chad Ross, the Founder & CEO of Dorsal Bracelets, to discuss the benefits of outsourcing and how it can help you manage your business better. They also talk about using social media to learn more about e-commerce and the benefits of having an online presence on Amazon.
Published 04/15/21
In this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, Franklin Fala, the Co-founder and CEO of Swiftronics, talks all about the power of resilience and past experience to successfully grow an e-commerce brand. Franklin also shares the lessons he’s learned over the years since starting his first business as a kid and explains how e-commerce sellers can build relationships with their customers.
Published 04/13/21
Braxton Manley, the Co-Founder of Braxley Bands, is Dean Dutro's guest in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast, where they discuss why you might want to rethink outsourcing when you start your e-commerce business. They also talk about starting and scaling an e-commerce brand with a $20 capital, the benefits of having a well-defined “why” for your brand, and the importance of having a well-balanced life.
Published 04/08/21
Brian Speciale, the Co-Founder of The Comfy, is Eric Stopper’s guest in this episode of the Relationship Commerce Podcast. Eric and Brian talk about Brian’s experience being on Shark Tank, the importance of a cohesive mission statement for your company, and why it’s not always in your best interest to expand your product line. Keep listening for more insights from one of Shark Tank’s most successful entrepreneurs!
Published 04/06/21