The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast

Hosted by Ramin Ramhormozi

The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast helps emerging ecommerce entrepreneurs launch and grow smarter using AI and proven strategies. Get actionable tips, expert insights, and inspiring stories to fuel your success—whether you're just starting or scaling up. Tune in and take your next step with confidence. www.ecomrevolution.co

  1. SEP 19

    Paid Ads, Real Results: How AI + First-Party Data Can Boost Your ROAS

    In this episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, we break down paid advertising myths, mistakes, and money-making moves with Daniel Rose, Account Director at AdScale, an AI-powered ad platform built for ecommerce brands. If you’re struggling with when to start ads, how much to spend, or why your ROAS is stuck, Daniel brings the clarity—and strategy—you’ve been waiting for. We talk about: * Smart ways to leverage your first-party data * Google vs. Meta: which one, when, and why * Budget minimums (and what to expect in return) * What a "good" ROAS really looks like in 2025 * How AI builds and optimizes your ads—so you don’t have to 📍Chapter Timestamps 00:00 – Why you must be comfortable with your ad budget01:10 – Meet Daniel Rose from AdScale03:30 – What AdScale actually does and how it uses your store’s data06:15 – Why lookalike audiences are the holy grail07:50 – When are you really ready to run ads?09:00 – In-person sellers and first-party data collection11:10 – Meta or Google? How to pick your starting platform13:00 – Why AdScale combines budgets across platforms14:10 – How much should you spend on ads?16:00 – Ideal budget ranges and what they unlock17:00 – What does ROAS success look like today?18:45 – Realistic expectations for timeline to results20:45 – Shopify, Woo, Wix… does your platform matter?23:10 – Brand building vs. performance: which ad platform wins?25:00 – AI campaign optimization explained27:40 – Can humans override the AI? (Nope.)29:00 – Pay-As-You-Grow vs. Plus: What’s the difference?32:00 – How AdScale helps small brands scale up34:10 – Breaking through fear of ads with the right mindset36:00 – The “hazard zone” of low average order value39:00 – Why creative matters less than you think41:00 – Why relevant visitors matter more than volume43:00 – AI brings us back to pre-2021 targeting45:00 – Daniel’s favorite personal use of AI (memes + jokes!) 🔗 Links & Resources * 💻 Visit AdScale * 🛒 Join the Ecommerce Revolution: ecomrevolution.co Subscribe to The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, leave a comment, and share with a fellow seller. And if you're ready for weekly coaching, community, and content to grow your ecommerce brand, join us at ecomrevolution.co. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    50 min

  2. AUG 28

    🎙️ Why Your Ecommerce Business Is Broke (Even With Sales!)

    🔥 Quote Worth Sharing: “Cash flow should be as natural as breathing. Inhale: money in. Exhale: money out. If you're not breathing, you're not in business.” — Cash Flow Mike 🧾 Episode Summary: Cash flow isn't just another accounting term—it's the oxygen of your business. In this high-energy episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, we sit down with the one and only Mike Milan, a.k.a. Cash Flow Mike, to uncover why even successful ecommerce businesses can feel like they're constantly gasping for air. A former state trooper turned financial expert, Mike has helped uncover over $150 million in hidden cash for small business owners. He brings clarity, humor, and powerful frameworks like the “Seven Minute Conversation” and “Wealth on the Shelf” to make finance feel accessible—even fun. You’ll walk away understanding: * Why making sales doesn’t guarantee you’re making money * The real difference between cash flow and profit (and why it matters) * How to avoid inventory traps and spot “wealth on the shelf” (not to be confused with “Elf on the Shelf” 😉 * How to calculate a proper runway for your ecommerce business * Early warning signs of a cash flow crunch—and how to fix it * How his tool, the Clear Path to Cash app are can be a game changer in the finance game If you're serious about growing a sustainable, stress-free ecommerce business, this is your wake-up call to finally master your cash. 📍 Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 – Breathing = Cash Flow01:00 – Meet Cash Flow Mike04:30 – The Fear Behind Finances06:45 – Why Cash Flow is Critical in Early-Stage Ecommerce08:45 – Profit vs. Cash Flow Explained10:30 – Calculating Your 3-6 Month Runway13:00 – The Hidden Cost of Inventory16:00 – “Wealth on the Shelf” Explained18:45 – Real-World Inventory Horror Story22:00 – Early Warning Signs of a Cash Crisis24:00 – AR/AP Mismatches and the Financial Gap27:00 – What is Working Capital and How Much Do You Need?29:00 – The Seven Minute Conversation (FREE Tool)34:00 – From State Trooper to Finance Educator36:00 – Growing Broke: The Marriott Story40:00 – Where Founders Leave Cash on the Table43:00 – Mike’s Tools, Programs & Memberships45:00 – Recommended Accounting Tools & Business Setup Tips48:00 – AI and Financial Ripple Effects50:30 – Where to Learn More from Mike53:45 – Final Thoughts + Community Plug 🔗 Resources Mentioned: * 🎓 Free “7 Minute Conversation” Tool * 💻 Clear Path to Cash App * 📘 Don’t Be a DUMB Business Owner (Mike’s book) * 🧠 Clear Path to Cash Facebook Group 🎧 Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, leave a comment, and share with a fellow seller. And if you're ready for weekly coaching, community, and content to grow your ecommerce brand, join us at ecomrevolution.co. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    55 min

  3. AUG 7

    How to Craft Killer Customer Journeys That Drive Retention and Revenue

    Welcome to episode #43 of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast. Each week, we feature a guest who’s an expert in their field to share real strategies to help you launch, grow, and win in commerce. If you want support on your journey, join our community of hundreds of entrepreneurs and get access to content, coaching, workshops, and a private network of fellow ecommerce entrepreneurs. In this episode, host Ramin Ramhormozi sits down with Jason Donapel, a retention marketing strategist who’s helped ecommerce brands generate over $200 million in revenue using targeted email and SMS strategies. Jason shares his inspiring journey — from warehouse worker to agency co-founder — and reveals the real-world flows, data points, and personalization techniques that drive long-term growth. Whether you’re launching your first ecommerce store or scaling into 7-figures, this conversation is packed with practical advice on how to craft customer journeys that retain customers and boost lifetime value. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: * Why so many brands misunderstand retention — and what it’s really costing them * How to segment abandonment flows: cart, checkout, browse, and site * What a “failure to launch” flow is — and why every brand should have one (this is pure genius - jump to 17:00) * How Jason helped brands grow with thoughtful, personalized touchpoints * How AI can supercharge your retention strategy * Jason’s “doable personalization” philosophy and how to apply it * The two most valuable data points to collect in your welcome flow ⏱️ YouTube Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 - Intro and welcome01:14 - Jason’s ecommerce journey and early career insights05:08 - Why brands overlook retention (and what it costs)07:42 - What is a customer journey, really?10:06 - Understanding cart, checkout, browse, and site abandonment14:30 - Building personalization into your lifecycle flows17:00 - The “failure to launch” flow explained19:20 - A look at a strong post-purchase experience (AG1 example)22:11 - The two most important data points to collect24:03 - Leveraging AI to support retention efforts27:18 - The psychology of email segmentation30:02 - The danger of assuming you know your customer33:44 - Practical personalization vs. perfectionism36:15 - Jason’s take on metrics that matter in retention39:27 - Customer journey optimization with limited data42:16 - Challenges in hiring and team scaling in retention45:01 - Final advice for ecommerce entrepreneurs48:03 - Where to find Jason and learn more 📢 Resources: * Jason's site * The Email Experience * Klaviyo * Shopify ($1 or 3 months) * Join the Community 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    50 min

  4. JUL 22

    📦 How to Scale an Amazon Business with Ads

    Welcome back to another episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Amazon Advertising with Elizabeth Greene, the co-founder of Junglr — an agency that helps 7- and 8-figure Amazon brands scale profitably through data-driven ad strategies. Elizabeth shares her journey from homeschooling mom to Amazon PPC expert, breaks down what ad types you should focus on, and delivers a masterclass in campaign optimization, profitability, and scaling — all tailored for emerging ecommerce entrepreneurs. Whether you're launching your first product or trying to grow from 6 to 7 figures, this is your roadmap to mastering Amazon ads. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * How Elizabeth went from side hustle to running a top-tier ad agency * What ad types are best for beginners (and which to skip at first) * The difference between ACoS, TACoS, and Ad Sales % * How Amazon ads directly influence your organic ranking * How to avoid the most common ad mistakes * Budget-friendly tools to get started * How to scale strategically — and when to pull back * The surprising ways AI is transforming how sellers operate on Amazon 🕒 Timestamps & Chapters (00:00) Elizabeth’s intro: From homeschooler to ad expert(04:20) Starting on Amazon with retail arbitrage(06:55) Transitioning to private label and discovering ads(09:30) Why Amazon ads are more math than creative(10:53) Can you still succeed on Amazon today?(13:00) The importance of knowing your buyer persona(14:20) Amazon ad types explained: Sponsored Products vs. Brands vs. Display(16:00) Why Sponsored Products are the best place to start(18:15) Common ad mistakes most new sellers make(22:00) Why product-level ad data matters more than campaign-level(26:00) How to build a "healthy" ad account structure(28:00) Understanding ACoS, TACoS, and ad sale %(33:00) Balancing profitability vs. growth with the 3-metric framework(36:00) The myth of turning off ads once organic rank improves(39:30) How to strategically reduce ad spend (without hurting sales)(42:00) Tools of the trade: Kapoq + custom-built internal tools(45:00) Inventory, reviews, and how they impact your ad performance(47:00) Manual reporting vs. automation — what sellers should track(49:00) How AI is helping sellers analyze performance faster(50:25) Elizabeth’s #1 recommendation: Know your numbers(53:45) Pattern recognition, instincts, and working with pros(55:00) A fun “wow” moment using AI with her kids 🐛(57:00) Where to find Elizabeth + how to get a free ad account audit(59:00) Wrap-up and closing thoughts 🔗 Connect with Elizabeth Greene & Junglr 🌐 Website: https://www.junglr.com📅 Free Ad Account Audit: Available through the site📺 Weekly Live Q&A: Thursdays on Junglr.com — ask your Amazon Ads questions live! 🎧 Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, leave a comment, and share with a fellow seller. And if you're ready for weekly coaching, community, and content to grow your ecommerce brand, join us at ecomrevolution.co. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    1 hr

  5. JUL 8

    The Magic of Live Shopping: How Ecommerce Brands Can Drive Growth

    In this insightful conversation, we're joined by Marcy McKenna, inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Live Shopping Academy. Marcy shares why live shopping is booming, how it blends the best of ecommerce with the personalized experience of brick-and-mortar retail, and why it can dramatically boost conversions, reduce returns, and build deeper customer connections. What You'll Learn: * The essentials of how live shopping works * Hidden benefits of live shopping beyond increased conversions * Why live shopping has exploded globally—and why the U.S. is just catching up * Best practices for selling on platforms like Amazon Live, TikTok, Instagram, and WhatNot * How live shopping boosts customer engagement and loyalty * How ecommerce brands can overcome initial fears and dive confidently into live shopping * Ways AI could influence the future of live shopping (and why human connection still matters) Episode Highlights: * (00:00) Introduction and welcome to Marcy McKenna * (04:32) What exactly is live shopping? * (12:45) Why you should start live shopping even if your first audience is small * (20:01) Common mistakes brands make when starting live shopping * (27:25) Using multi-platform live streams to amplify your reach * (33:01) Why 2025 is the breakthrough year for live shopping in the U.S. * (41:50) Capturing customer emails and increasing engagement through giveaways * (50:52) Leveraging live shopping for product research and customer feedback * (55:58) Marcy shares a surprising AI use case Connect with Marcy: * MarcyMcKenna.com * The Ultimate Live Shopping Gear Guide This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    59 min
  6. The AI Shortcuts for Ecommerce Brands

    JUN 25

    The AI Shortcuts for Ecommerce Brands

    In this episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most exciting intersections in digital marketing today: AI and social media. Our guest, Deborah Deras, is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and strategist who has worked with brands like Verizon, Coca-Cola, and J.P. Morgan Chase. She’s also an AI educator helping entrepreneurs unlock the power of automation, ChatGPT, and AI tools to build better brands, faster. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to post consistently, create content, or figure out how to “crack the algorithm,” this episode is your shortcut. Deborah breaks down actionable ways ecommerce entrepreneurs can use AI to boost visibility, engagement, and most importantly—sales. 🕒 Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + Intro to Deborah DerasDeborah’s background in speaking, training, and helping small businesses go digital—with AI at the forefront. 02:10 – When AI Became a Game-Changer for DeborahHow ChatGPT and video tools transformed her content process. 05:34 – Plan a Month of Social Content with AIDeborah’s step-by-step process for using AI to brainstorm and schedule 30 days of posts. 11:12 – The Mindset Shift for Ecommerce BrandsWhy founders need to stop doing everything manually—and how AI frees up creative energy. 16:45 – Beyond ChatGPT: Deborah’s Favorite ToolsFrom Opus Clip to Canva Magic to Synthesia—Deborah shares her go-to AI toolbox. 21:08 – How to Get the Most Out of Your Video ContentTurn long-form, product, or UGC videos into an endless stream of short-form, engaging posts. 26:40 – Creating UGC-Like Clips with AIHow AI can help recreate the look and feel of influencer-style content—even without a big budget. 31:17 – Deborah’s Daily AI WorkflowA behind-the-scenes look at how she uses AI every day for efficiency and creativity. 36:20 – What’s Next in AI for Social Media?Emerging trends ecommerce founders should keep an eye on—from generative video to real-time content automation. 39:50 – The AI Moment That Blew Her Mind 🤯Deborah shares a recent “wow” experience with AI that left her stunned. 42:30 – Where to Find Deborah OnlineLinks, resources, and how to get in touch with Deborah directly. 📚 What You'll Learn: * How AI is changing the game for social media content creation * The exact process Deborah uses to generate 30 days of content in one sitting * Why authenticity + automation is the future * Her favorite tools (beyond ChatGPT) for ecommerce success * How to turn UGC and video clips into evergreen selling machines (try Google’s Veo 3 now inside of Canva) * The mindset shift every ecommerce founder needs to adopt * …and the one AI moment that blew Deborah’s mind 🤯 Note: Deborah mentioned the launch of ChatGPT 5 potentially being in May 2025. As of the time of the post, version 5 has not been released. 🛠️ Tools & Resources Mentioned: * ChatGPT * Opus Clip * Canva Magic * Synthesia * Instagram Reels & TikTok for product storytelling * DeborahDeras.com 🔥 Takeaway Quote: "You don't need to be on every platform—you need to show up with purpose, powered by AI." – Deborah Deras 🔥 Subscribe and get our 12 Keys to Building a Successful Ecommerce Business Using AI! If you enjoyed this read, the best compliment I could receive would be if you shared it with one person or restacked it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    1h 4m

  7. JUN 18

    From Bots to AI Agents: How Ecommerce Brands Can Scale Smarter

    AI isn’t coming for ecommerce—it’s already here. Discover how agentic AI and intelligent shopping assistants are helping brands boost conversions, increase AOV, and create more human experiences at scale. In this episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, we welcome back tech founder and AI expert Shanif Dhanani, now CEO of Nobi, a next-gen AI shopping assistant for ecommerce brands. Shanif explains how AI agents differ from traditional bots, why they’re poised to revolutionize product discovery, and how emerging ecommerce entrepreneurs can integrate AI to compete and win. We cover: * What exactly is an AI agent? * Why AI shopping assistants are the modern-day sales associate * How AI tools like Nobi increase AOV and conversions * The biggest mistakes ecommerce founders make with AI * Data privacy concerns (and how Nobi handles them) * How to get started with AI on a Shopify store * The future of personalized shopping, image-based recommendations, and beyond 💡 Key Takeaways: * AI agents can now think, act, and respond—no scripts required * Small teams can scale like giants by using shopping assistants strategically * The best time to start testing AI tools is before you need them * 60%+ boost in AOV is possible when product discovery is optimized with AI 👥 Guest:Shanif Dhanani, CEO & Co-founder of NobiGet in touch: shanif@nobi.ai If you enjoyed this podcast episode, the best compliment I could receive would be if you shared it with one person or restacked it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

    44 min

  8. JUN 11

    How to Scale an Ecommerce Brand with Micro-Influencers

    What if scaling your ecommerce brand didn’t require a massive ad budget—but instead relied on the trust of everyday people? In this episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, I sit down with William Gasner, 6X founder and current Co-Founder & CMO of Stack Influence, a platform helping brands automate and scale micro-influencer campaigns through authentic product seeding. Subscribe and get our 12 Keys to Building a Successful Ecommerce Business Using AI! We unpack: * The evolution of influencer marketing—from celebrities to nano-influencers * Why product seeding is a cost-effective and high-trust tactic * The real ROI behind influencer marketing beyond sales * How to launch your ecommerce brand using 100 influencers (William's proven playbook) * The growing role of AI in content creation and influencer discovery * His personal story of hitting his first $1,000 ecommerce day—and what came next Whether you're just starting out or looking to inject life into your product launches, this episode delivers a mini masterclass in modern ecommerce marketing. Key Takeaways: * Micro-influencers often drive more trust and engagement than mega-influencers * Product seeding helps brands generate UGC, social proof, and even long-term customers * AI is not just a buzzword—it's reshaping influencer marketing from the backend * Influencer marketing isn’t just for your Shopify site—it works for Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and more * Real growth starts with real people sharing products they genuinely care about Links Mentioned:🔗 Stack Influence: www.stackinfluence.com📧 Email William: william@stackinfluence.com If you enjoyed this podcast and found it valuable, please consider sharing it with someone else. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co

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