Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast

Claus Lauter

"What do the best online stores know that you don’t?" - If you sell online, run a DTC brand, or plan to launch — this podcast reveals the strategies top ecommerce operators are using right now to grow sales.Discover what’s working in 2026 to sell across Amazon, Shopify, and beyond, with insights on MarTech, D2C, B2B, social media, paid ads, AI, dropshipping, and more. Hear how successful ecommerce marketers think, test, and scale fast — and get the insider marketing & sales tactics to grow revenue smarter. Top ecommerce and marketing experts share proven strategies and methods for business and revenue growth. We focus on the tools and techniques that really matter. With 450+ free episodes, the Ecommerce Coffee Break is your practical, no-fluff business podcast for staying ahead in e-commerce. 🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes are released each week. Subscribe now to start scaling your store!

  1. How to Turn Your Product Listing Into a Selling Machine — Monte Desai | Why Bad Designs Lose Sales, How AI Speeds Up Design, What Drives Higher Conversion Rates, Why Constant Listing Updates Matter, How AI Automates Creative Strategy (#464)

    3 DAYS AGO

    How to Turn Your Product Listing Into a Selling Machine — Monte Desai | Why Bad Designs Lose Sales, How AI Speeds Up Design, What Drives Higher Conversion Rates, Why Constant Listing Updates Matter, How AI Automates Creative Strategy (#464)

    In this episode, we explore how to fix underperforming product listings and stop losing money on bad designs.  Monte Desai, Founder of Pixii.ai, explains how his AI platform uses data from 100,000 top Amazon listings to create high-converting, editable images in minutes. He shares how brands are cutting costs, shortening design times from weeks to seconds, and seeing massive jumps in their conversion rates.  You will also learn how to stay consistent across different sales channels like Shopify and Amazon. Topics discussed in this episode:   How poor design kills conversion rates.What top listings do differently to sell.Why refreshing listings monthly boosts growth.How AI builds full creative strategies fast.Why editable AI images beat standard tools.How to scale one design to 1,000 SKUs.What brands save on professional photoshoots.How to lower ad spend with better visuals.Why AI empowers founders to design alone. Links & Resources  Website: https://pixii.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montedesai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixii_ai Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yc7nuxds I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    21 min
  2. How To Turn Site Search Into A High-Performing Revenue Engine — Paulius Nagys | Why Complex Catalogs Need AI, Why Patience Gaps Kill Sales, How AI Matches Search Intent, Why Search Bars Provide Feedback, What Vector Search Actually Does (#463)

    5 DAYS AGO

    How To Turn Site Search Into A High-Performing Revenue Engine — Paulius Nagys | Why Complex Catalogs Need AI, Why Patience Gaps Kill Sales, How AI Matches Search Intent, Why Search Bars Provide Feedback, What Vector Search Actually Does (#463)

    In this episode, we dive into why most online stores lose money because of poor search bars and how to fix it. Paulius Nagys, Co-founder of LupaSearch, explains how modern shoppers have very little patience when they can't find what they want. He shares how AI-powered search understands what a person actually means, even if they use the wrong words. You will also learn how to use search data to predict what customers will want next and how to turn your search bar into a powerful tool for more sales. Topics discussed in this episode:   How the "patience gap" kills revenue. Why keyword search is now a commodity. What AI does to match search intent. How search bars act as feedback channels. Why vector search beats simple keywords. How seasonal trends impact search results. What complex catalogs need to convert. Why "symptom search" helps pharmacies sell How real data simulations prove ROI. What the future holds for AI adoption.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.lupasearch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lupasearch X/Twitter: https://x.com/LupaSearch Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/mw2nekyx I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    22 min
  3. Why Your 3x ROAS Might Still Be Losing You Money — Matt Raminick | What Vanity Metrics Hide, Why Profitability Beats Revenue, What Numbers Actually Drive Profit, Why MER Measures True Growth, Why Forecasting Beats Dashboards (#462)

    9 FEB

    Why Your 3x ROAS Might Still Be Losing You Money — Matt Raminick | What Vanity Metrics Hide, Why Profitability Beats Revenue, What Numbers Actually Drive Profit, Why MER Measures True Growth, Why Forecasting Beats Dashboards (#462)

    In this episode, we explore why high ad performance numbers don't always lead to a profitable business.  Matt Raminick, Founder and CEO of Sunnyside, explains how brands can grow themselves into a corner by following the wrong data. He shares why traditional metrics like ROAS can be misleading and how looking at your total bank account balance is the ultimate truth.  You will learn how to use better tools to track real profit and why a brand-first approach is the secret to scaling a lifestyle business. Topics discussed in this episode:   Why a 3x ROAS might still mean losing money.How vanity metrics point brands in the wrong direction.What makes MER a cleaner way to track impact.Why ROAS is easy for media buyers to inflate.How to sync Shopify and Meta for better tracking.What "A-plus players" with brand experience offer.How a 12-month forecast ensures future profitability.Why lifestyle brands keep creative close to home.What CFO-grade tools reveal about true contribution.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.sunnysidecalifornia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattraminick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysidecalifornia Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5enfjcrb I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    22 min
  4. Why Your Product Data And Creative Assets Need To Live In The Same Place — Lynn Herman | Why Product-Centric Storage Wins, Why Spreadsheets Kill Retail Growth, How Digital Asset Management Scales Product Data, How Shopify Syncs Brand Assets (#461)

    2 FEB

    Why Your Product Data And Creative Assets Need To Live In The Same Place — Lynn Herman | Why Product-Centric Storage Wins, Why Spreadsheets Kill Retail Growth, How Digital Asset Management Scales Product Data, How Shopify Syncs Brand Assets (#461)

    In this episode, we explore how to fix messy product data and creative assets that slow down your brand.  Lynn Herman, APM Marketing Manager at Canto, explains how a digital asset management system acts as a single source of truth for your business. She shares why organizing content around your products—rather than random folders—helps you launch faster on Shopify and other marketplaces.  You will also learn how to maintain a consistent brand image and stop losing sales due to data errors. Topics discussed in this episode:    What a DAM system does for your content. Why you should organize assets by product SKU. How spreadsheets lead to manual data errors. How to create a launch once publish everywhere flow. What prevents friction in the approval process. How to push assets directly to Shopify stores. Why inconsistent images damage customer trust. What signs show you need a better asset system. How AI search finds specific brand images fast. Why centralizing data stops operational chaos.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.canto.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canto/ Shopify Integration: https://www.canto.com/integrations/shopify/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/canto Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4n838wvz I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    22 min
  5. Scaling Without Pain: The New Rules Of Ecommerce Acquisition — Tiago Costa | Why Meta Ads Fail Scaling, Why Ad Spend Hits Limits, How AI Finds Ideal Buyers, How Data Drives Better Sales, How Shopify Data Fuels Growth, How One-Click Campaigns Work (#46

    26 JAN

    Scaling Without Pain: The New Rules Of Ecommerce Acquisition — Tiago Costa | Why Meta Ads Fail Scaling, Why Ad Spend Hits Limits, How AI Finds Ideal Buyers, How Data Drives Better Sales, How Shopify Data Fuels Growth, How One-Click Campaigns Work (#46

    In this episode, we explore how first-party data and AI are fixing the problem of rising ad costs.  Tiago Costa Rocha, CEO of Full Venue and the creator of Clustie.ai, explains why traditional Meta ads are failing many Shopify brands today.  He shares how brands can stop guessing and use their own customer data to find high-value buyers. Tiago also breaks down how to scale campaigns faster using "one-click" AI tools to lower costs and increase sales. Topics discussed in this episode:   How rising ad costs affect Shopify growth. What causes the "feedback loop" in ad spend. Why brands must identify their true ICP. How Clustie connects directly to Shopify data. What the one-click campaign builder automates. Why first-party data beats platform algorithms. How AI identifies high-propensity buyer groups. How to scale budgets without killing results.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.fullvenue.ai/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/clustie-ai-marketing-segments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fullvenueai/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yd2uxe9p I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    29 min
  6. 2026 Privacy Laws Alert: Avoid Getting Sued – What Brands Must Do TODAY — Richart Ruddie | Why Privacy Lawsuits Are Rising, Why Pixels & Trackers Cause Risk, Why Many Cookie Banners Fail, What A Privacy Lawsuit Looks Like, How To Protect Your Brand

    19 JAN

    2026 Privacy Laws Alert: Avoid Getting Sued – What Brands Must Do TODAY — Richart Ruddie | Why Privacy Lawsuits Are Rising, Why Pixels & Trackers Cause Risk, Why Many Cookie Banners Fail, What A Privacy Lawsuit Looks Like, How To Protect Your Brand

    In this episode, we explore the rising threat of privacy lawsuits hitting e-commerce and CPG brands.  Richart Ruddie, Founder of Captain Compliance, explains how new legal technologies are helping attorneys target smaller businesses for tracking pixel violations.  He shares how brands can protect themselves by automating compliance, fixing broken consent banners, and staying ahead of rapidly changing state and federal laws to avoid massive legal fees. Topics discussed in this episode:   Why privacy lawsuits target CPG brands. How AI tech speeds up legal claims. What tracking pixels cause the most risk. Why common consent banners often fail. How session replay tools invite litigation. What 20 state laws mean for merchants. Why blocking EU traffic isn't enough. How automated portals handle data requests. What litigation protection shields offer.  Links & Resources  Website: https://captaincompliance.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richartruddie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@captain-compliance Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/mv6f5jj2 I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    25 min
  7. How To Maximize Your Ecommerce Exit — Frank Kosarek | How To Value Your Brand, How Buyers Judge Real Business Value, Why Most Founders Lose Exit Value, What Documents Buyers Expect, What Buyers Fear Most, Why Brand Equity Drives Value (#458)

    14 JAN

    How To Maximize Your Ecommerce Exit — Frank Kosarek | How To Value Your Brand, How Buyers Judge Real Business Value, Why Most Founders Lose Exit Value, What Documents Buyers Expect, What Buyers Fear Most, Why Brand Equity Drives Value (#458)

    In this episode, we explore the best strategies for selling your e-commerce business and avoiding common mistakes that lower deal value. Frank Kosarek, Co-founder of BizPort, explains how to prepare for a successful exit by getting your finances and operations in order. He shares tips on finding the right time to sell, understanding what buyers look for, and using a simple formula to value your brand.  Frank also talks about common deal structures and how his team uses AI to make selling faster and cheaper. Topics discussed in this episode:   Why investor demand for e-commerce remains strong. What two factors signal the best time to sell. What profit margins make brands more investable. How documentation gaps destroy potential deal value. How seller financing and earn-outs impact deals. What revenue levels change valuation multiples. How to prove brand equity with search data. How AI streamlines the business listing process.  Links & Resources  Website: https://biz-port.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-kosarek-496929b0/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5n8sjadu I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    19 min
  8. Loyalty Programs: How To Reward Engagement — Jed Strong | Why Loyalty Programs Fail, Why Loyalty Goes Beyond Discounts, How To Reward Without Discounts, How Games Drive Loyalty, How Engagement Drives Growth, Why Engagement Boosts LTV (#457)

    12 JAN

    Loyalty Programs: How To Reward Engagement — Jed Strong | Why Loyalty Programs Fail, Why Loyalty Goes Beyond Discounts, How To Reward Without Discounts, How Games Drive Loyalty, How Engagement Drives Growth, Why Engagement Boosts LTV (#457)

    In this episode, we explore how to fix loyalty programs that rely too much on discounts.  Jed Strong, the Enterprise Sales Director at Adjoe, explains how brands can move past simple transactions. He shares how "rewarded engagement" allows customers to earn points by playing mobile games instead of just spending money. Jed breaks down how this strategy helps brands stay relevant every day without hurting their profit margins. He also discusses why modern loyalty needs to be fun and how to build a deeper connection with customers through their phones. Topics discussed in this episode:   Why traditional loyalty programs often fail How to stay top-of-mind between purchasesHow rewarded engagement builds durable bonds What makes points-earning feel too difficult How mobile games fuel new loyalty habits Why game studios fund your customer rewards Why over-discounting hurts your bottom line  Links & Resources  Website: https://adjoe.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedstrong/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adjoe.io/ Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/szue9yy3 I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

    21 min

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"What do the best online stores know that you don’t?" - If you sell online, run a DTC brand, or plan to launch — this podcast reveals the strategies top ecommerce operators are using right now to grow sales.Discover what’s working in 2026 to sell across Amazon, Shopify, and beyond, with insights on MarTech, D2C, B2B, social media, paid ads, AI, dropshipping, and more. Hear how successful ecommerce marketers think, test, and scale fast — and get the insider marketing & sales tactics to grow revenue smarter. Top ecommerce and marketing experts share proven strategies and methods for business and revenue growth. We focus on the tools and techniques that really matter. With 450+ free episodes, the Ecommerce Coffee Break is your practical, no-fluff business podcast for staying ahead in e-commerce. 🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes are released each week. Subscribe now to start scaling your store!