eCommerce Impact Podcast

Jessie Healy

Hear how founders launched and grew their eCommerce brands, plus get tips from the expert agencies and strategists who support them. Every two weeks, Jessie Healy, Founder and CEO of Webtopia, sits down with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the world of sustainable eCommerce. About your host - Jessie Healy is the former head of Performance Marketing for Etsy, and 4 years ago founded Webtopia - a growth agency for mission-driven eComm brands. See more on www.ecommerceimpactpodcast.com

  1. Everything You Think About Google Ads Is Wrong with Collin Slattery

    23 DE JUN.

    Everything You Think About Google Ads Is Wrong with Collin Slattery

    I sat down with Collin Slattery, founder of Taikun Digital. He has helped scale brands from scrappy startups to multi-million revenue machines using Google Ads. We had real talk about Google Ads and how to ensure your spend actually drives incremental revenue not vanity metrics. We dig into what actually moves the needle in Google Ads today, including: Why Google brand is NOT bringing incremental revenue - 90% of the timeHow incrementality testing can reveal what’s really driving salesWhat most brands get wrong about Google ShoppingWhy Performance Max isn’t the growth engine you think it isHow to use scripts to cut ad waste and scale efficientlyTools like Triple Whale and NorthBeam that give you an edge in attribution00:00 Welcome to the E-Commerce Impact Podcast 00:24 Introducing Colin Slattery: Google Ads Expert 00:46 Colin's Agency and Client Success 03:11 From Rags to Riches: Colin's Inspiring Journey 04:33 Navigating the Global Financial Crisis 06:30 Early Career and Skill Development 07:46 Launching and Growing the Agency 09:45 Specializing in Google Ads 10:14 Current Trends and Strategies in Google Ads 16:12 Challenges and Insights on P Max 21:35 Dynamic Search Ads and Incrementality Testing 24:40 Trust Issues with Google Data 24:53 Choosing the Right Time for Testing 26:15 Understanding Ngram Analysis 29:21 The Role of Scripts in Google Ads 30:51 Brand Bidding and Holdout Tests 35:04 Navigating Client Challenges 37:13 Attribution and Incrementality Testing 40:26 Optimizing Google Shopping Campaigns 43:21 Importance of Merchant Center Maintenance 47:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Collin doesn’t just talk theory, he brings battle-tested strategies from managing millions in spend across eComm brands. If you’re an eCommerce founder or growth marketer tired of flying blind with Google Ads, this episode is your wake-up call. Connect with Collin Slattery: Taikun Digital Website, LinkedIn, X

    50min
  2. Strategizing to Conquer Rising Meta Ad Costs with Jessie Healy, Phoenix Ha, and Sarah Levinger

    5 DE MAI.

    Strategizing to Conquer Rising Meta Ad Costs with Jessie Healy, Phoenix Ha, and Sarah Levinger

    Dive into strategies on how to navigate the rising costs of  Meta advertising. The discussion covers making ad accounts more efficient, utilizing data and tracking, and employing psychological and emotional insights for better creative. Key topics include optimizing campaign structures, understanding attribution models, leveraging first-party data, and crafting diverse and effective ad creatives. Listeners also get practical tips on monitoring key performance metrics and a chance to access valuable freebies to enhance their e-commerce marketing efforts. The episode wraps up with a reminder to subscribe, leave a review, and consider booking a strategy call for personalized guidance.01:17 Strategies to Combat Rising Ad Costs 01:31 Phoenix on Data and Tracking 01:39 Sarah on Psychological Driven Creative 01:46 Jessie on Media Buying Process 02:36 Jessie's Background and Experience 03:23 Key Metrics to Monitor 06:26 Improving Ad Efficiency 10:59 Campaign Structure and Setup 15:47 Phoenix on Attribution Models 16:07 Understanding Attribution 16:57 First Click vs. Last Click Attribution 18:33 Linear Attribution 19:38 Full Impact Attribution 21:28 Lighthouse Optimization Model 23:38 Click vs. View Attribution 25:25 Third Party vs. First Party Data 27:05 Unlocking First Party Data 28:29 The Power of Attribution in Advertising 29:48 Understanding Customer Journeys and Creative Strategies 32:37 The Importance of Identity in Creative Advertising 37:32 Effective Creative Testing and Ad Strategies 44:16 Navigating Health and Wellness Advertising Challenges 47:17 Q&A: Creative Testing and Account Structuring 54:00 Freebies and Final Thoughts

    57min
  3. How Dr. Bugs 10x’d Their Business with Flavour Drops, Meta Ads & Killer Retention

    7 DE ABR.

    How Dr. Bugs 10x’d Their Business with Flavour Drops, Meta Ads & Killer Retention

    Jessie chats with Ruben Posthuma, Head of Sales & Marketing at Dr. Bugs Popcorn, a New Zealand-based brand shaking up the snack aisle with indulgent popcorn made for adults. Ruben shares how the business went from a lifestyle venture to a DTC powerhouse—scaling 10x in revenue—thanks to inventive flavors, smart ad strategies, and clever product development. We dive into the brand’s monthly flavour drop strategy, UGC playbook, balancing DTC vs. retail, optimizing subscription boxes, and how Dr. Bugs manages to keep CACs low while fuelling consistent growth. This one is packed with gold for food brand operators and marketers alike.  What we cover in this episode: How Ruben helped grow the brand 10x in 7 yearsThe strategy behind monthly limited-edition flavour dropsThe UGC-first paid ad engine that fuels Meta successHow they manage SKU creep without killing marginBalancing grocery pricing with DTC offers and bundlesSubscription product design: why less is sometimes moreThe difference between creators vs. influencers and how they use eachHow content energy > polish for ad performanceUsing product innovation to unlock new consumer “wallet buckets”Ruben’s playbook for launching new products & driving retentionCRO strategies that actually moved the needleIf Ruben had to double revenue in 12 months, here’s exactly what he’d doLinks & Resources: Dr. Bugs Popcorn Ruben on Twitter

    35min
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Sobre

Hear how founders launched and grew their eCommerce brands, plus get tips from the expert agencies and strategists who support them. Every two weeks, Jessie Healy, Founder and CEO of Webtopia, sits down with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the world of sustainable eCommerce. About your host - Jessie Healy is the former head of Performance Marketing for Etsy, and 4 years ago founded Webtopia - a growth agency for mission-driven eComm brands. See more on www.ecommerceimpactpodcast.com