The Ecom Show

Daniel Budai

The Ecom Show is the official podcast of Budai Media hosted by Daniel, the founder of our team. Great discussions with the most successful eCommerce people—from owners to digital marketers. Let's learn some e-commerce hacks from industry experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 26 AUG.

    #303 Budai Media Specials: How We Grew This Brand From $1.7M to $9M With One Simple Change!

    #303 Budai Media Specials: How We Grew This Brand From $1.7M to $9M With One Simple Change! 🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads–our growth is 100% organic, and your support means everything. Email can help you make millions of dollars even for industries where ads are banned! Check out this episode to see how my team and I helped a high-ticket ammo brand generate $9.4 million in 24 months using only email and SMS marketing. We tripled their open rates, built 20+ high-performing flows, and turned content-driven emails into $30K–$100K campaigns, without spending a dime on Meta or Google Ads. 👉See the full playbook we used here: https://thebudaimedia.com/case-studies/how-we-helped-an-ammo-brand-generate-9-million-usd-with-email-marketing/  Now, ammo is one of the toughest product categories to scale online. With ad restrictions across Meta and Google, brands like this can’t rely on paid traffic. That means email isn’t just important—it’s everything. When they came to us, their email setup was barebones: one abandoned cart flow, no segmentation, no strategy, and a list that wasn’t being used to its full potential. Over the last three years, we changed that. Here’s what I’ll walk you through: How we built their entire email marketing ecosystem from the ground up—including 20+ automated flows that reflect how their customers actually shopThe surprising success of content-based campaigns that outperformed sales promos and brought in up to $35K per sendHow we improved open rates from 18% to nearly 50%, and click rates up to 7.7%, just by segmenting smarter and sending better emailsAnd why email now drives over 58% of their store’s total revenue 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!  If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉)  https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it! https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min.
  2. 12 AUG.

    #302 Budai Media Specials: You Can't Scale to 8-Figures Without This In Your Offer

    🎙️ Welcome back to The Ecom Show – your go-to podcast for actionable insights to grow and scale your eCommerce brand! Hosted by Daniel Budai, founder of Budai Media, we dive into high-impact strategies used by today’s top-performing DTC brands. 💥 In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked tools in the CRO arsenal: urgency. If you're ready to turn casual browsers into loyal buyers, faster—this episode is for you. 🎯 Here’s what we cover: Why urgency is one of the most underused conversion tactics todayHow even luxury brands create urgency without discounting their value5 proven offer styles that drive purchases nowHow to rotate urgency-driven offers without exhausting your email list Whether you're in beauty, apparel, supplements, or tech—this episode is your roadmap to building high-converting, sustainable offers. 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!  If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉)  https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel  🚀 Want to craft offers that scale without burning out your brand? Grab our free $10M Offer Guide 👉 thebudaimedia.com/the-immutable-laws-of-10m-ecommerce-offers 🛠️ Explore more free resources: Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup  Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/  Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min.
  3. 29 IUL.

    #301 Budai Media Specials: Klaviyo vs Omnisend Comparison for Your Online Store in 2025

    🎙️ Welcome back to The Ecom Show, Budai Nation! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and today we’re doing something a bit different–but incredibly useful. If you’re running email marketing for your e-com store and can’t decide between Klaviyo and Omnisend, this episode is for you. I’m comparing both tools across 12 essential features–from automation and campaign builders to analytics, integrations, pop-ups, and more. 👀 Listen to learn more about: 👉Which platform is better for scaling brands vs. small stores? 👉The pros and cons of each tool. 👉How to pick the right one for your team and budget. If you’re stuck between these two platforms–or just want to level up your retention game–this episode is a must-listen. 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!  If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉)  https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it! https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min.
  4. 22 IUL.

    #300 Budai Media Specials: Top 10 Ecommerce Takeaways from the last 12 months

    Welcome to the 300th episode of The Ecom Show! Yes, it’s a big one, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with you. I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you, our amazing listeners, loyal subscribers, and incredible guests who’ve shared their insights and stories over the years. Your support has helped grow this show from a passion project into something much bigger. Over the years, it’s been amazing to see this show grow not just in numbers, but in real relationships. Many of our listeners and guests have gone on to become clients, collaborators, and trusted partners. What started as conversations on a podcast have evolved into long-term partnerships that are helping shape the future of ecommerce. To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing my Top 10 Personal Takeaways from the ecommerce industry over the past 12 months, insights you won’t find on Google or ChatGPT. These come from 8 years of hands-on experience, 200+ ecommerce clients, and over 1,000 deep conversations with founders and marketing teams. 👉 In this episode: Why AI needs senior-level strategy, not shortcutsNarrative-driven marketing that actually convertsThe #1 metric to track for CROBuilding your own AI cloudA $2.9M case study using email & SMSAnd plenty more actionable takeaways for your brand If you enjoy the episode, subscribe and share it with a friend. As always, there are no ads ,just value, and your support means everything. Here’s to the next 300! 🥂 👥 Special Offer: Got an ecommerce store generating over $100K a month? Book a free strategy call with me for actionable insights to boost your retention marketing, paid ads, and CRO strategy: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – ‘The Immutable Laws of $10M+ Ecommerce Offers.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it! https://thebudaimedia.com/the-immutable-laws-of-10m-ecommerce-offers/  Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup  Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/  Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast  Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min.
  5. 1 IUL.

    #299 Budai Media Specials: How We Generated $2.84M+ for a high-ticket electronics brand using just email + SMS

    🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads–our growth is 100% organic, and your support means everything. In this episode, I’ll break down how we helped a high-ticket electronics brand generate $2.84M in just 30 days using nothing but email and SMS. No crazy offers. No sitewide sales. Just solid strategy, full-funnel thinking, and clean execution. Listen to the entire episode to see exactly how we rebuilt their retention system from scratch, starting with automations, growing a high-intent subscriber base, and launching story-driven campaigns that made people actually want to read their emails. If you're running an e-commerce store (or managing one) and want to see what's really possible with the right setup in Klaviyo + SMS, this case study will give you the playbook. Here’s what we did: 👉 Rebuilt and expanded their flow strategy (including product-specific and transactional automations) 👉 Launched a compliant lead capture system that brought in 150K+ engaged email & SMS subscribers 👉 Created high-converting campaigns like “Frequency Fridays” to drive consistent revenue 👉 Segmented their list based on buyer personas—from hunters to parents to preppers 👉 Optimized every step of the funnel to increase LTV and brand maturity 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!  Check out the full case study here: https://thebudaimedia.com/case-studies/how-we-made-2842348-usd-for-this-ecommerce-client-in-30-days/  If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉)  https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it! https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min.
  6. 17 IUN.

    #298 Jen Oliver from Aurion: How We Helped a Supplement Brand Move Beyond Discounts

    Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m Daniel Budai, your host, and every week I sit down with ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency pros to unpack the winning strategies behind successful online brands. If you're finding value here, please subscribe and share this episode with at least one friend. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means the world. In today’s episode, I sat down with Jen Oliver from Aurion, one of our trusted partner agencies. Together, we’ve been working on Vegetology, a UK-based plant-based supplement brand, to level up their email marketing and retention strategy. Like many scaling e-commerce brands, Vegetology was heavily reliant on discounts—specifically a 3-for-2 model—to drive sales. It worked… until it didn’t. In this conversation, Jen and I talk about how we helped the brand escape the discount trap and transition toward a more sustainable, conversion-focused strategy. That meant: 👉Better customer segmentation 👉Value-driven content 👉Smarter email flows 👉And a real focus on customer lifetime value (LTV) instead of short-term wins You’ll also hear the full backstory of how this partnership came together, the challenges we faced, and how our combined approach led to lasting growth—without racing to the lowest price. 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!  📌Resources and Downloads: 💌 Top 100 Email Templates – https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/ 🌐Visit Aurion’s website:https://auriondigital.com/ If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉)  https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it! https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min.
  7. 3 IUN.

    #297 Budai Media Specials: What The Top 1% Of Ecommerce Brands Do Differently

    Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m Daniel Budai, your host, and every week I sit down with e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency leaders to unpack the exact strategies that help grow and scale online stores. If you’re serious about staying ahead of your competition, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and share it with your network. In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into what separates the top 1% of eCommerce brands from the rest. Did you know that only 4% of businesses in the U.S. hit a 7-figure annual run rate—and just 0.4% ever break into 8 figures? In this episode, I’m breaking down what winning 8- and 9-figure brands are doing right now to stay on top—and how you can apply those same strategies. 🎯 Here’s what I cover in this episode: 👉Content: Why it’s still king—and how to create scroll-stopping, high-quality content that actually converts. 👉Email Marketing: The most profitable channel for established brands. I share how we helped one client scale from $1.7M to $9M/month with smarter email and SMS. 👉Your Website: It’s your digital storefront. I walk through how to optimize for speed, UX, mobile, and conversion. 👉TikTok Shop: A massive, underutilized opportunity with low fees, Amazon integration, and an explosive growth window—don’t miss it. 👉Google Ads: Still the most profitable ad platform when done right. I explain how to leverage it for bottom-of-funnel and retargeting, and how to integrate with Klaviyo for powerful segmentation. If all of this sounds like a lot—I get it. That’s why I emphasize the need for someone who can oversee your entire marketing strategy. Whether that’s you, someone in-house, or an experienced agency partner, you need a strategic mind pulling it all together. If you want someone to take a look at your marketing channels, strategy, and performance, scroll down to the description and book a call with me through my Calendly link.  My agency works with a limited number of clients and we pair each brand with a dedicated strategist—no juniors, no overloaded teams. Everyone on my team has at least 5 years of experience, and we only work with brands we know we can help. Let’s talk—and let’s get you into that top 1%. BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY CALL Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it! https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min.
  8. 20 MAI

    #296 Budai Media Specials: How To Optimize Your Email Campaigns with A/B Testing

    Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! This is a Budai Media Special, where I, Daniel Budai, break down practical ecommerce strategies you can implement right now to grow your store. No ads, no fluff—just proven tactics that actually move the needle. Deciding how to share your content with the world—what subject line to use, which image to pick, when to hit send—isn’t always easy. But that’s exactly where A/B testing comes in. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to run effective A/B tests for your email campaigns. From picking the right KPI, to setting up your test in Klaviyo, choosing the right audience segments, and using Klaviyo’s built-in statistical significance tool to know exactly when the results are clear—it’s all here 📩 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 👉How to pick the right KPI and avoid guessing what to track 👉A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up A/B tests inside Klaviyo 👉How to choose the right audience segments for your test 👉What statistical significance really means (without the nerdy math) 👉Best practices for testing—what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay focused 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!  📌Resources and Downloads: 💌 Top 100 Email Templates –  https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/ 🧪 A/B Test Tracker & Ideas https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5lUi76QOVi2LGrzMgNLoPwPWS36piuN/edit?gid=2056355019#gid=2056355019  ✉️ AB Testing Guide  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Us1f5_VmIAtULufMZytg_SMRYqOXtrnJ/view  👥 Special Offer: Got an ecommerce store generating over $100K a month? Book a free strategy call with me for actionable insights to boost your retention marketing, paid ads, and CRO strategy: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min.

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The Ecom Show is the official podcast of Budai Media hosted by Daniel, the founder of our team. Great discussions with the most successful eCommerce people—from owners to digital marketers. Let's learn some e-commerce hacks from industry experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.