Episodes

In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, host Steve Hutt welcomes Manish Chowdhary, the founder and CEO of Cahoot, an innovative ecommerce order fulfillment and multichannel platform. Manish shares the founding story of Cahoot and its mission to optimize commerce and save time and money for merchants and consumers. He discusses how Cahoot's technology, driven by generative AI and ChatGPT, is revolutionizing the ecommerce fulfillment landscape, making decisions faster, smarter, and proactively ide...

In this episode of eCommerce Fastlane, host Steve Hutt is joined by Daren Limas, VP of Nostra, to discuss the crucial topic of website speed optimization for Shopify brands. Nostra's pioneering Edge Delivery Engine is at the forefront of this discussion, with a focus on server-side optimization and its profound impact on site speed and user experience. The conversation covers the evolution of Nostra's core product, its comparison with other speed optimization tools, and its remarkable success st...

Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane, the podcast show that brings you the latest strategies, platforms, and Shopify apps to help you build and scale your thriving ecommerce business. Reach out to us! We welcome questions and comments about this episode. Connect with us here or through our socials — your feedback is always welcome. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook For more ecommerce, marketing, and growth strategies, check out the eCommerce Fastlane Insights Blog. TOPICS INCLUDE: Adverti...

Welcome to the latest episode of eCommerce Fastlane! In this episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by Cory Gill, co-founder of Aliyah, to explore the world of gamification, customer education, and brand storytelling in the Shopify ecosystem. They discuss the significance of leveraging first-party data, marketing strategies for upcoming events like BFCM and Q4, and the impact of customer retention and brand affiliation on the success of direct-to-consumer businesses. Cory shares valuable insights i...

Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane, the podcast show that brings you the latest strategies, platforms, and Shopify apps to help you build and scale your thriving ecommerce business. In today's episode, we have Jean Ginsberg, the founder and CEO of The Gipht App, a Shopify app revolutionizing corporate gifting. With the holiday season upon us, Jean shares how her app solves the pain points of collecting shipping addresses and ensures that gifts are successfully delivered. She als...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Erik Tonge, Director of Global Partnerships at Badger Fulfillment Group. Badger Fulfillment Group has established itself as a market leader by prioritizing sustainability and personalized customer experiences. Their state-of-the-art warehouse, powered by solar energy, showcases their commitment to eco-friendly practices. By utilizing eco-friendly packaging and offering personalized service, Badger ensures that products are delive...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Kiyan Foroughi, the Co-Founder & CEO of Needle. Needle is a platform that combines the power of AI with human expertise to provide personalized marketing advice and assistance to Shopify brands. It acts as a marketing advisor, analyzing data from various channels and platforms to identify focus areas and provide data-backed recommendations. Reach out to us! We welcome questions and comments about this episode. Connect with us he...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Jean Ginzburg, the Founder & CEO of the Shopify Gipht App. Gipht is revolutionizing the gift industry for Shopify-powered stores. Uniquely, it enables users to send tangible gifts using just an email address, eliminating the hassle of sourcing shipping details. By collaborating with Shopify merchants, Gipht delivers meaningful and bespoke gifts that leave a lasting impression. It is a free tool for merchants and presents an incre...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Nirav Sheth from Anatta. Anatta is a strategic backbone for some of the largest direct-to-consumer stories in the industry, providing dedicated, retainer-based services that empower brands to achieve previously out-of-reach milestones. Nirav shares insights on how Anatta's unique approach sets them apart from traditional agencies, emphasizing their focus on genuine growth and transparent client relationships. Today, we discuss eff...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Shauli Mizrahi, the Co-Founder and CTO of Rep AI. We dive into the world of conversational ecommerce and explore how Rep AI is revolutionizing the online shopping experience for Shopify brands. Discover how their personalized sales conversations and AI concierge are setting a new benchmark in the industry, and learn about the powerful capabilities of ChatGPT in enhancing Rep AI's platform. Gain insights into the future of generat...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Chris Koh, the Founder & CEO of GemPages. GemPages is a top Shopify app builder that has revolutionized page creation using AI. Their powerful platform empowers users to create stunning landing pages, quickstart marketing campaigns, and design the whole storefront without the need for complex coding. GemPages solves the customization limitations of some Shopify themes, allowing merchants to build high-converting Shopify pages tha...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I chatted with Izzy Rosenzweig, the Founder & CEO of Portless. Izzy Rosenzweig, a veteran of the DTC industry for over 10 years, gained recognition by launching his first DTC company in 2012, specializing in home and kitchen products. He successfully delivered over 2.5 million packages worldwide. After opening his own China-based fulfillment center to improve customer experience, Izzy recognized an opportunity to assist other DTC brands with dir...

In this episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I have a great chat with Mario Peshev the CEO from Rush joining us to unpack the power of post-purchase automation. Rush is a company that helps Shopify stores turn one-time buyers into repeat customers by creating a seamless tracking experience and integrating with carriers and other Shopify apps. Mario shares insights on the challenges faced by ecommerce brands in retaining customers, the importance of the post-purchase process, and the incredi...

On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I has a great chat with Liam Patterson the co-founder and CEO from Bidnamic a marketing technology company specializing in increasing revenue and profit from Google Shopping campaigns. Some key takeaways from the episode: How the placement of products on Google Shopping influence click-through rates and overall sales. The key factors that determine the top position on Google Shopping and why is it so important for retailers. What challenges...

On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I enjoyed chatting with Seijin Jung from OpenStore. Seijin is responsible for marketing more than 40 DTC Shopify brands. He shares critical insights gained over a decade in tech and consumer marketing from Udemy, Facebook, and AngelList. OpenStore aims to create new opportunities for Shopify founders by providing the fastest and easiest way to sell their businesses. The company recently launched an offering called OpenStore Drive - a service...

In the latest episode of the eCommerceFastlane Podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting a great discussion with Philip Inghelbrecht, the CEO and Co-Founder of Tatari. Philip brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge on the topic of TV advertising and its potential impact on Shopify brands. We dig into the unique challenges ecommerce brands encounter when venturing into TV advertising and discuss how Tatari is providing solutions to those challenges. We also unpacked the nuances of TV advertising,...

On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Henrik Müller-Hansen from Gelato. Gelato is a software company that enables entrepreneurs, artists, merchants, and the creator economy to produce customized items such as art, books, and clothes locally and on-demand by connecting with production hubs worldwide. Gelato has a vast network of over 130 production partners situated in 32 countries. This network enables creators and ecommerce sellers to expand t...

In the latest episode of the eCommerceFastlane Podcast, I had the pleasure of having a great discussion with Josh George, founder of ClickSlice. We discussed how to get your Shopify store onto the first page of Google through ecommerce SEO. He shares a success story of a men's shaving products brand that saw a 73% increase in orders and over 60 keywords ranking on the first page after a bespoke SEO campaign. The episode emphasizes the importance of organic traffic, especially as relying solely ...

On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marcin Stoll, the Chief Product Officer at Tidio. We discuss how their platform helps businesses grow sales through excellent customer service. According to Marto, live chat is the most convenient way to communicate with customers and can often result in sales. Tidio's platform focuses on two main areas: providing excellent customer support and creating and leveraging sales opportunities—their product devel...

Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane, the podcast where we delve into the world of eCommerce and digital marketing to bring you the latest insights and strategies for success in the online retail space. In this episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by Erik Christiansen, CEO of Justuno, a leading conversion automation platform. Steve and Erik discuss the challenges and opportunities facing digital marketers today, and they explore the power of leveraging consumer data, integrating technology platforms, an...

In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Dave Bunce, the President of Hawke.ai HawkeAI provides comprehensive, easy-to-read dashboards that compile and transform your marketing data for more efficient analysis and insight. It can identify potential issues and provide benchmarking statistics, ensuring you can address problems before they escalate. With HawkeAI's powerful analysis tools, you can save time and make informed, intelligent decisions - optimizing spend between platforms, benc...

In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Phillip Akhzar, the Founder and CEO of Arka. Phil Akhzar learned about the importance of eco-friendly packaging through his work in supply chain logistics and industrial engineering. He discovered how important it was to have sustainable packaging that was accessible and affordable, to make sure the impression a customer received was consistent with the brand ethos. He was determined to make sustainable packaging accessible to all businesses and...

In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Pavel Petrinich the Co-Founder and CRO of SegmentStream. SegmentStream is a Conversion Modelling Platform that helps e-commerce & D2C brands drive more sales by providing them with real-time marketing attribution insights. Marketers rely on attribution data to make informed budget allocation decisions, while ad platforms like Google and Facebook Ads use this information to optimize their auto-bidding and targeting algorithms. However, current an...

In today’s Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, my guest is Yuxin Zhu the Co-founder of Replo. Replo is a visual web development platform that allows teams to create beautiful high-performance landing pages on Shopify, without the need for developers. They are light years ahead of other page builders when it comes to customization and page speed. They have a library of hundreds of proven landing pages and sections that anyone can use, as well as certified Experts who can help build new pages in just a f...