Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast

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Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast

We bring you what works right now to sell on Amazon, Shopify, and other platforms & marketplaces—covering ecommerce, digital marketing, AI, and DTC strategies.    Starting an online store is easy—turning a profit takes strategy. The ‘Ecommerce Coffee Break’ delivers proven tips, tools, and strategies to help you master digital marketing and online sales.    Hear from top eCommerce experts as they share insights to grow your online retail business. We cover everything you need to boost revenue and build a thriving brand.    Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, our 400+ free episodes provide the roadmap to your e-commerce success.   🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes are released each week.

  1. Is AI Coming For Your Job Or Business? Here’s What to Do — Claus Lauter | Why Fear Of AI Limits Your Growth, How To Become Future-Ready, What It Takes To Stay Competitive, Why AI Should Be Your Partner, What To Avoid With The AI Hype (#408)

    5 HR AGO

    Is AI Coming For Your Job Or Business? Here’s What to Do — Claus Lauter | Why Fear Of AI Limits Your Growth, How To Become Future-Ready, What It Takes To Stay Competitive, Why AI Should Be Your Partner, What To Avoid With The AI Hype (#408)

    In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing the business world and what it means for entrepreneurs. Host Claus Lauter shares his thoughts on both the good and bad sides of AI. Many people worry that AI could take their jobs or hurt their businesses. Claus explains how entrepreneurs can work together to turn AI from a threat into a helpful tool. The episode also introduces The Exchange—a new community program designed to help business owners and freelancers adapt to the AI era. Sign up for the free waiting list at https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/exchange  Topics discussed in this episode:   Why fear of AI is holding entrepreneurs back. How AI is replacing entry-level and freelance jobs. Why burnout and imposter syndrome are so common. What business owners must do to stay competitive. Why AI should be your partner, not your threat. How AI boosts content, speed, and productivity. What to avoid with overhyped AI tools. Why community matters more in the AI era. How ‘The Exchange’ helps you pivot with AI. What you gain from joining a future-focused group.  Links & Resources  The Exchange Waiting list: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/exchange Website: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecommerce-coffee-break-podcast/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecomcoffeebreak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercecoffeebreak/  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4z4392c9  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    9 min
  2. How To Find (And Fix) The Real Reasons Your Store Isn’t Converting — Matthew Stafford | Why Conversions Matter More Than Traffic, Why Clarity Beats Persuasion, Why Theme Mistakes Hurt Your Sales, Which Checkout Tweaks Increase Your Sales (#407)

    2 DAYS AGO

    How To Find (And Fix) The Real Reasons Your Store Isn’t Converting — Matthew Stafford | Why Conversions Matter More Than Traffic, Why Clarity Beats Persuasion, Why Theme Mistakes Hurt Your Sales, Which Checkout Tweaks Increase Your Sales (#407)

    In this episode, we dive into why 98% of online store visitors don’t buy and how to fix it.  Our guest, Matthew Stafford, is a veteran e-commerce expert and managing partner at Build Growth Scale.  He shares simple strategies to boost conversions, build trust, and grow your store.  Topics discussed in this episode:   Why fixing conversions matters more than more traffic. What theme mistakes silently hurt your sales. Why clarity beats persuasion in e-commerce. How filters and menus boost category conversions. What checkout tweaks lift sales fast. How one post-purchase question reveals issues. Why AI boosts teams, not replaces them. How customer language improves descriptions. What a $60M growth story teaches about scaling. Why now is the best time to start e-commerce.  Links & Resources  Website: https://buildgrowscale.com/book-a-call LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstafforddotcom X/Twitter: https://x.com/BuildGrowScale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/build.grow.scale  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/367rhzxy  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    23 min
  3. Click, Drag, Sell — E-commerce Made Simple With Brizy — Bogdan Condurache | How No-Code Website Builders Work, Why Website Building Gets Easier, Why Site Speed Matters, How Brizy Boosts Shopify Sites, Why Built-in Tools Help Marketing (#406)

    6 DAYS AGO

    Click, Drag, Sell — E-commerce Made Simple With Brizy — Bogdan Condurache | How No-Code Website Builders Work, Why Website Building Gets Easier, Why Site Speed Matters, How Brizy Boosts Shopify Sites, Why Built-in Tools Help Marketing (#406)

    In this episode, we dive into how website building can be simple for anyone, even if you're not a tech expert.  Discover how modern tools help small businesses and Shopify store owners create professional webpages without hiring developers.  You’ll hear from Bogdan Condurache, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Brizy, as he shares his mission to make pro-level design tools simple and accessible for everyone.  Topics discussed in this episode:   Why building websites is hard for beginners—and how Brizy makes it easy. How Brizy lets anyone design sites with drag-and-drop, no coding needed. What Brizy’s Shopify app adds beyond basic themes and templates. Why Brizy Cloud is a cheaper, simpler alternative to Shopify. How Brizy uses AI and Google data to build full sites in seconds. Why built-in popups and marketing tools give Brizy an edge. What Brizy does to keep websites fast and SEO-friendly. How agencies use Brizy’s white-label tools for their clients. Why syncing content across WordPress, Cloud, and Shopify matters. What’s stopping you from launching—Brizy helps you start fast.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.brizy.io/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/brizy-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-condurache-31ba747/  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/y46r68hs  SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    25 min
  4. How To Get Authentic Amazon Reviews Without Breaking The Rules — Adam Melenkivitz | Why Reviews Build Consumer Trust, Why Mixed Ratings Benefit Brands, Why Unconventional Marketing Drives Organic Reviews, What The New FTC Rule Means For Sellers (#405)

    9 JUN

    How To Get Authentic Amazon Reviews Without Breaking The Rules — Adam Melenkivitz | Why Reviews Build Consumer Trust, Why Mixed Ratings Benefit Brands, Why Unconventional Marketing Drives Organic Reviews, What The New FTC Rule Means For Sellers (#405)

    In this episode, we talk about how to get real Amazon reviews without breaking the rules.  Our guest is Adam Melenkivitz, founder of Test Squared, a platform that helps Amazon sellers grow with FTC-compliant reviews.  He shares how sellers can earn trust, avoid fake reviews, and stay on the right side of the law—while also getting real feedback that helps improve their products.  Topics discussed in this episode:   Why authentic Amazon reviews are more critical than ever for building consumer trust. What the new FTC rule means for Amazon sellers. How TestSquared's matching system works without breaking Amazon's rules. Why most reviews aren't five-star ratings and that's actually beneficial. What product categories work best for authentic review programs. How the 35-day review timeline varies by product type. Why 20 authentic reviews is the magic number for Amazon's algorithm. How proper vetting prevents fake testers from gaming the system. What the affiliate program offers for referral partners. Why being unconventional in marketing helps generate organic reviews.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.testsquared.com/ Affiliate link: https://www.testsquared.com/affiliate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammelenkivitz/  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4h9sdwtn  SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    22 min
  5. How To Grow Your List Faster Than Any Competitor — Soma Toth | Why Top Shopify Brands Use Welcome Popups, How Popups Boost Revenue By 10–20%, What Makes A Strong Popup Discount Offer, Why One-click Opt-ins Increase Signups, Why Tech Beats Design (#4

    4 JUN

    How To Grow Your List Faster Than Any Competitor — Soma Toth | Why Top Shopify Brands Use Welcome Popups, How Popups Boost Revenue By 10–20%, What Makes A Strong Popup Discount Offer, Why One-click Opt-ins Increase Signups, Why Tech Beats Design (#4

    In this episode, we explore SMS and email list growth for direct-to-consumer brands on Shopify.  Our guest is Soma Toth, founder and CEO of recart.com. He shares insights on building active subscriber lists, creating effective popups, and why traditional list growth methods often fail.  Soma discusses their innovative one-click opt-in system that eliminates typing friction and reveals how popups can impact revenue by 10-20% when done right.  Topics discussed in this episode:   What list growth really means for e-commerce brands. Why 84% of top Shopify brands use welcome popups. How popups drive 5-15% revenue increases. What makes the perfect popup discount offer. Why technical popup optimization matters more than design. How timing affects popup visibility vs conversion rates. What screen recordings revealed about user behavior. Why one-click opt-in eliminates the biggest conversion killer. How audience networks work while respecting privacy. What impact popups have on overall business performance.  Links & Resources  Website: https://recart.com/ Shopify App Store:  https://apps.shopify.com/recart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somatoth/  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2hp3phme  SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    28 min
  6. How Self-Managing Organizations Unlock 8-Figure Growth — Leon Van Der Laan | Why Founders Burn Out, Why Delegation Fails Without Structure, What Team Ownership Looks Like, How Mission Clarity Boosts Autonomy, How Self-managed Teams Drive Growth (#403)

    2 JUN

    How Self-Managing Organizations Unlock 8-Figure Growth — Leon Van Der Laan | Why Founders Burn Out, Why Delegation Fails Without Structure, What Team Ownership Looks Like, How Mission Clarity Boosts Autonomy, How Self-managed Teams Drive Growth (#403)

    In this episode, we explore how to grow an e-commerce brand without burning out. Our guest, Leon van der Laan, a seasoned coach and consultant, shares his expertise on building self-managing organizations.  Learn how to step back, delegate effectively, and scale your business to eight figures and beyond with clarity and purpose.  If you’re tired of chasing your team around to get things done and want to build an eCom powerhouse that manages itself, apply for a Free Leadership Audit on remode.company.  Topics discussed in this episode:   Why scaling breaks when founders stay too involved. How self-managing teams unlock 8-figure growth. What the REMOTE framework does for e-com brands. Why founders burn out after hitting 7 figures. How clarity in mission boosts team autonomy. Why delegation fails without structure. How to know when it’s time to step back. What true ownership looks like in your team. Why fear of letting go stalls your business. How remote-first leadership builds freedom and scale.  Links & Resources  Website: https://remode.company/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-van-der-laan/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Leon_vd_Laan IG: https://www.instagram.com/leon.van.der.laan/  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2pmmb372  SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    29 min
  7. What Smart Inventory Management Looks Like (And Why You Need It) — Sebastiaan Debrouwer | Why Inventory Fuels Shopify Growth, How Spreadsheets Fail Scaling Brands, Why Multichannel Selling Breaks Systems, How Genie Simplifies Inventory Automation (#40

    28 MAY

    What Smart Inventory Management Looks Like (And Why You Need It) — Sebastiaan Debrouwer | Why Inventory Fuels Shopify Growth, How Spreadsheets Fail Scaling Brands, Why Multichannel Selling Breaks Systems, How Genie Simplifies Inventory Automation (#40

    This episode dives into smart inventory management for fast-growing Shopify brands.  Our guest, Sebastiaan Debrouwere, founder of Genie, shares how to stay in stock without overstocking, avoid spreadsheet chaos, and grow your business efficiently.  Topics discussed in this episode:  Why is inventory key for fast-growing Shopify stores. How do spreadsheets fail as brands scale. What triggers the move beyond manual tracking. Why does multichannel selling break old systems. How did Sebastian’s experience inspire Genie. What was the impact of a friend’s mistake. How does Genie simplify inventory automation. What features does Genie offer merchants.  Links & Resources  Website: https://www.genie.io/ Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/genie-io LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sdebrouwere X/Twitter: https://x.com/iamsebdeb  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/3mvk6mep SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    33 min
  8. Boost Your Shopify Sales: How To Use AI For More Conversions — Nikolay Gushchin | Why Personalization Boosts Online Sales, How AI Lifts Conversions On Shopify, Why Most Tools Get Recommendations Wrong, Why “Shop The Look” Helps Fashion Stores (#40

    26 MAY

    Boost Your Shopify Sales: How To Use AI For More Conversions — Nikolay Gushchin | Why Personalization Boosts Online Sales, How AI Lifts Conversions On Shopify, Why Most Tools Get Recommendations Wrong, Why “Shop The Look” Helps Fashion Stores (#40

    In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence can boost your online store sales through smart product recommendations.  Nikolay Gushchin, a software engineer and founder of an AI-powered Shopify extension, shares insights from his eight years in tech working with major brands. He explains how AI analyzes customer behavior to suggest the right products at the right time and offers practical tips for balancing automated recommendations with human input in your e-commerce business.  Topics discussed in this episode:  Why basic “people also bought” tools fall short in eCommerce. How AI boosts conversions with smarter Shopify recommendations. Why most recommendation engines miss the mark. What a quick, plug-and-play AI setup looks like. Why smaller brands move faster with AI tools. How AI and manual tweaks make better product bundles. Why “below the fold” can kill your sales. What AI “Shop the Look” features mean for fashion stores. How AI knows what to recommend based on user behavior. Why personalization drives sales for any store size.  Links & Resources  Website: https://apps.shopify.com/aetherwave-recommendations Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/aetherwave-recommendations  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/bdfzdatp SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs — the all-in-one marketing intelligence platform trusted by SEO professionals, content creators, and digital marketers around the world. Whether you’re doing keyword research, checking backlinks, or analyzing competitors, Ahrefs gives you the tools to make smarter marketing decisions. 👉 Explore what Ahrefs can do at https://ahrefs.com/web-analytics  MORE RESOURCES Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Free Store Optimization Beginners Guide: Instant PDF Download! 👉 https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/essential-conversion-optimization-guide/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 Advertise on ECB - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I am adding. Hit that follow button now!

    16 min
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We bring you what works right now to sell on Amazon, Shopify, and other platforms & marketplaces—covering ecommerce, digital marketing, AI, and DTC strategies.    Starting an online store is easy—turning a profit takes strategy. The ‘Ecommerce Coffee Break’ delivers proven tips, tools, and strategies to help you master digital marketing and online sales.    Hear from top eCommerce experts as they share insights to grow your online retail business. We cover everything you need to boost revenue and build a thriving brand.    Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, our 400+ free episodes provide the roadmap to your e-commerce success.   🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes are released each week.

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