Shopify Case Studies Podcast Episodes

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ID your seasonality, getting ready for Q4, Facebook Ads and Klaviyo with Simon from UXB Skincare (episode 288)

Simon Driscoll is the founder and sole person at UXB Skincare a business he founded in 2018 with a mission to develop affordable skincare products that really make a difference to customers skin. The business runs on a Shopify store and mostly sells to the UK.
Building a super-focused brand to $4m per year with Dan Demsky from Unbound Merino (episode 284)

Dan Demsky is the founder of Unbound Merino. They started in 2016 by raising $380k via crowdfunding, and now have annual sales in excess of $4m. They sell on Shopify and launched with crowdfunding, and Facebook Ads – lots of great insight into growth mindsets and focus.
Ashley Merrill from luxury sleepwear brands Lunya & Lahgo talks about evolving sales channels (episode 281)

Ashley Merrill is the founder and CEO of Lunya and Lahgo, a D2C luxury sleepwear company that’s experiencing 200% year on year growth. Founded in 2012 they served over 120k customers in the last year.
RestoraPet’s Brian Larsen explains how they grow 500% year on year (episode 280)

Brian Larsen is the founder of RestoraPet a pet supplement subscription eCommerce store. Launched in 2014 sales grew by over 500% in 2018 and they are on track for $10m this year. We chat about everything from email pop ups to split testing. AND he explains how they’re testing WooCommerce against Shopify.
Using pop ups to achieve 500% YoY growth with Blomma Beauty’s Karen MacDonald (episode 279)

Karen MacDonald is the founder at Blomma Beauty. She founded the business in 2018 to help customers find all natural and organic beauty products. Karen’s clearly found a successful formula as the business is growing at 500% year on year.
Customer Communities and Exclusive Short Run Products with Findlay Hats’ Jimmy Hickey (episode 277)

Jimmy Hickey is the founder and owner at Findlay Hats. Founded in late 2013, they have grown from a 2 person team working out of a living room to a 12 person team in a warehouse. With no outside funding, investors or famous influencers, they now have a fiercely loyal community of over 100,000 with…
Running and micro influencer marketing campaign with Shannon Fitzsimmons from O So Curly (episode 275)

Shannon Fitzsimmons is the founder at O So Curly, an online store selling tools and accessories for curly hair. Shannon started the business in 2015 and is now getting over 100 order per month. We discuss the nuts and bolts of how to run influencer marketing campaigns as well as a host of other subjects.
Find out how Brie Read has grown Snag to £2m per month in just 2 years (episode 265)

Brie Read is the CEO of Snag, selling tights to ladies of all sizes all around the world. Brie founded the business 2 years ago and now doing £2million per month.
Fashion replatforming, customer service and the impact of PR with Needle & Thread’s Mark Liddington (episode 262)

Mark Liddington is the Chief Operating Officer at Needle & Thread, a fashion retailer selling via their own website and through outlets such as Selfridges and net a porter. Needle and Thread launched in 2013 and now do over £15m per year in sales.
Colin McIntosh explains how he took Sheets & Giggles to $1m in 12 months (episode 259)

Colin McIntosh is the founder and CEO at Sheets and Giggles (awesome business name), which is the fastest growing bedding brand in the USA. It all started in 2018 with a crowdfunding launch, and in the first 12 months they hit $1m in sales.
JJ Resnick explains how stories have been at the heart of his eCommerce success (episode 258)

JJ Resnick is the founder of multiple 7-figure brands, including the Moscow Copper Co–the creators of the famous Moscow Mule cocktail. JJ’sjoining us to talk about some of the brands he’s built, and how story has been central to success in each case.
Finding your path to Growth with Rob Kessler of Million Dollar Collar and Go Tie Less (episode 256)

Rob Kessler is the Inventor and co-founder of Million Dollar Collar. Where he creates fashion accessories for men which provide a classy polished appearance. Rob launched the business in Jan 2016 and they have now sold over 250,000 units in 111 countries to over 18,000 customers. We last chatted 2 years ago so I’m excited…
Plotting a 3 month Growth Strategy with Simon Driscoll from UXB Skincare (episode 255)

Whilst we’re really focused on growth this month, of course we all have to focus on growth and achieving our goals month in month out – you can’t forget about it once January’s over. So in this episode I’m chatting to someone who’s relatively early in their business journey, and who contacted me to see…
Flare Audio’s Davies Roberts returns to talk Facebook Ads and Increasing Profits (episode 250)

Davies Roberts is an inventor and the founder of Flare Audio, the sound technology company who retail headphones, earphones and much more. After rapid initial growth he’s now all about maximising profits. Flare Audio are turning over around £4m per year, and profitability has doubled in the last 12 months. 2020 eCommerce MasterPlan Growth Series…
Selling £2m+ of vintage fashion on Instagram and mobile with Rory Westbrook of True Vintage (episode 247)

Rory Westbrook is the founder of True Vintage, a streetwear retailer he founded from his university bedroom in 2014. Specialising in reviving vintage styles they now have yearly sales over £2m. Focusing on Instagram, Email marketing, and getting their mobile user experience stop on has led to huge sales growth.
Driving 40% of your sales via Email Marketing with Gerry Anderson Shop’s Jamie Anderson (episode 246)

Jamie Anderson is a TV and radio producer, director and writer and Managing Director at Anderson Entertainment. Which also means he’s in charge of the Official Gerry Anderson eCommerce store – home to all the Thunderbirds, Space 1999, UFO, and Captain Scarlet merchandise you can imagine! Jamie launched the store in 2014 and now do…
How to grow a new store fast with Google Ads and SEO with Joe & Mike Brusca (episode 244)

Joe and Mike Brusca have a unique approach to eCommerce. Quickly scaling high ticket dropshipping eCommerce stores, then selling them via brokerage sites like Empire Flippers to generate cash to repeat the whole process again. A huge part of their success is in finding a great product to sell so we can’t talk about any…
Putting culture and customer excitement at the heart of growth with Swanwick’s Alaina Frederick (episode 239)

Alaina Frederick is the Chief Sales Officer at Swanwick, a retailer of blue light blocking glasses that help customers get a better night’s sleep. They launched in 2015 and have already sold over 85,000 pairs.
Doubling sales each year is all about building community with Micki Krimmel of Superfit Hero (episode 230)

Micki Krimmel is the founder at Superfit Hero a body positive lifestyle brand, launched with at Kickstarter at the end of 2015. The eCommerce store went live 2016, they’ve doubled sales each year so far, and this year are anticipating sales just under $1m.
Christian Zeron of Theo and Harris explains how vlogging grew sales to $2.5million per year (episode 224)

Christian Zeron founded Theo and Harris, a vintage watch retailer, in 2015. 4 years on it is a thriving online store and vlog which now does $2.5million sales per year.
Founder and CEO of Ettitude Phoebe Yu who’s achieving 15-20% monthly sales growth (episode 222)

Phoebe Yu is the Founder and CEO of Ettitude a sustainable bedding brand that’s all about helping customers get a better night’s sleep. They launched in Australia in 2014, and more recently launched in the USA in November 2017 where it has consistently hit monthly growth of 15-20%.
Running 5 niche DIY sector eCommerce sites with ex Phones4u Andy Lockley of LoveShoppingDirect (episode 219)

Andy Lockley is the Head of eCommerce at LoveShoppingDirect the group behind one of the UK’s fastest growing online electrical DIY stores. The five websites are EnergyBulbs.co.uk, LEDBulbs.co.uk, AirConCentre.co.uk, MeacoDehumidifiers.co.uk, and Devola.co.uk. They launched their first store in 2008 have been featured in the Sunday Times Fast Track top 100, and now have a team…
Achieving 80% of sales via Instagram and sticking to your strengths with Ella from Fitbakes (episode 216)

Ella Rauen-Prestes is the founder and CEO of Fitbakes, a low sugar high protein bakery. Ella started the business from her kitchen table in 2017, and projecting 2019 annual sales of £170k.
Product Development, Branding and the power of Amazon with Monica Ferguson from The Sole Mates (episode 207)

In this episode we’re talking with a business who have appeared on Shark Tank, got Oprah’s endorsement, and sell across their own site, Amazon, and a wholesale retail network. Discussing brand, product development and a lot of marketing tips. Monica Ferguson is the co-founder at The Sole Mates. After inventing the The Sole Mates heel…
Marketing and growing a craft supplies store with Alana Banks of Fridays Off (episode 205)

Our guest is Alana Banks, Alana is the founder of Fridays Off Fabric Shop, an online only fabric store with a monthly subscription club. Alana launched the business in March 2013 and nearly 6 years on they’re achieving sales of over $150k per year.
Launching a watch store by focusing on brand and customers with James Reeves of Diefendorff (episode 203)

In today’s episode…we’re exploring what it takes to launch a fashion brand, run a one-person eCommerce business, and play to your strengths. James Reeves is the CEO at Diefendorff, a watch company inspired by the American Revolution. James launched the brand in January 2018, and are experiencing 20-30% monthly traffic growth.
Using Product Launches to create 200% annual growth with Chris Vallely of Dixxon Flannel Co (episode 198)

This episode is part of our 2019 eCommerce MasterPlan Growth Series sponsored by Omnisend, the all-in-one marketing automation platform that empowers ecommerce marketers to boost sales with omnichannel tools. Chris Vallely is in charge of ecommerce, product development, and supply chain at Dixxon Flannel Co. Founded in 2013 they have grown by over 200% each year…
Richard O’Connor First Mats – using SEO to rapidly grow a new B2B eCommerce business (episode 196)

This episode is part of our 2019 eCommerce MasterPlan Growth Series sponsored by Omnisend, the all-in-one marketing automation platform that empowers ecommerce marketers to boost sales with omnichannel tools. Richard O’Connor is the Marketing and Strategy Director at First Mats, a B2B eCommerce retailer selling industrial and commercial floor matting. They launched in Jan 2017 and…
Turning product sell-outs to your advantage with Aaron Spivak of Hush Blankets (episode 194)

This episode is part of our 2019 eCommerce MasterPlan Growth Series sponsored by Omnisend, the all-in-one marketing automation platform that empowers ecommerce marketers to boost sales with omnichannel tools. Aaron Spivak is the co-founder of Hush Blankets. Specially weighted blankets to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. The website went live in January 2018 – and…
eCommerce Growth masterclass with Dave Diamond of Zumi, Colourblocker and more – SEO – Shopify (episode 193)

This is the first retailer interview in our 2019 eCommerce MasterPlan Growth Series sponsored by Omnisend, the all-in-one marketing automation platform that empowers ecommerce marketers to boost sales with omnichannel tools and in this episode we get a masterclass in eCommerce growth from one of Australia’s cleverest eCommerce brains. Covering a whole host of topics…
Road ID’s Edward Wimmer: lessons from 20 years in eCommerce, all about the customer (episode 190)

Edward Wimmer is the co-founder and CEO of ROAD iD. Founded in 1999, they’ve grown from Edward and his dad in the basement to 45 staff and shipping millions of units. About the Business Based in the US Launched in 1999 Just Launched in the UK Platform: Shopify Plugins: stamped.io, fulfil.io, ID discounts ROAD iD…
eCommerce Operations with Derek Richers of Spikeball – right product in the right place (episode 187)

Derek Riechers is the Director of Operations at Spikeball which means he’s in charge of making sure they never ever go out of stock! Spikeball are a business on a mission to turn roundnet into the next great American sport. Founded over 10 years ago, sales now hit $2.5m per month at peak – a…
Launching eCommerce in a brand new fashion category with Aman Advani of Ministry of Supply (episode 182)

Aman Advani is the CEO & Co-Founder at Ministry of Supply, a fashion retailer with some very cleverly engineered products. They launched in 2012 and have now shipped 10s of 1,000s of products all over the world.
To 6-figures in year 1 Stephen Wright of Micro Bikes UK GSC, Google Ads, Remarketing, Dropship (episode 180)

Stephen Wright is the founder of Micro Bikes UK – the ultimate one stop shop for performance kids toys. He launched the business in mid-2017 and he is already on track for 6-figures this financial year, currently doing around £10k per month. Join the 7,000 plus innovative ecommerce brands like Brooklinen, Taylor Stitch, and Bonobos…
Liam Jennings from Regal Gentleman is back – Facebook Groups, Product Dev and Relaunches (episode 175)

We’ve got Liam Jennings from Regal Gentleman back on the show. Liam was last here over 2 years ago! Wowser time flies. Episode 56 if you want to listen to the ‘before’! Liam is a co-founder of Regal Gentleman which is an online only retailer who sell male grooming products. They launched in late 2014,…
Podcasting, SEO, Email, Shopify, Livechat and more – Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats (episode 174)

Nik Hawks is the co-owner of multi award winning Paleo Treats – the best paleo desserts in the world. They started the business from their kitchen table in 2009, and now wholesale and sell worldwide shipping over 1 million desserts since they started and with a turnover fast approaching $500k.
The first six months of taking over an existing business with Andy Storey of Prendas Ciclismo (episode 166)

Andy Storey is the owner at Prendas Ciclismo, an online business that sells cycle clothing to customers worldwide shipping up to 2,000 orders per month, with an excellent reputation in the marketplace – over 6,000 positive reviews on TrustPilot. Andy bought the business from his former boss last year, and is targeting 10% growth for…
Facebook Ads, product and changing the world of audio with Davies Roberts of Flare Audio (episode 164)

Davies Roberts is an inventor and the founder of Flare Audio. He’s spent 5 years re-inventing the loudspeaker on a mission to minimize all types of distortion. After winning the ears of the music industry they used a kickstarter campaign to launch their range of in-ear headphones and ear plugs! In 2017 they reached a…
Linear sales funnels, affiliate marketing and LOTS of top tips – chatting with Nate Lind (episode 163)

Nate Lind is the founder of multiple eCommerce businesses to which he’s driven $100 million in sales. Mainly in the men’s and women’s beauty space.
Adapting to changing markets, niche sites, and drop ship with Brian O’Donnell of Map Marketing (episode 161)

Brian O’Donnell is the Managing Director at Map Marketing. They launched over 40 years ago, and have sold over 1 million personalised map jigsaws! For every gift eCommerce business I’ve worked for Map Marketing products have been a season after season best seller. As well as selling via resellers in the UK, USA, Europe and…
Influencer marketing with Rob Kessler of Million Dollar Collar (episode 155)

Rob Kessler is the Inventor and co-founder of Million Dollar Collar. Where he creates fashion accessories for men which provide a classy polished appearance. After 3 years of R&D they launched in Jan 2016 and now have shipped 135k units to 90 different countries, which is about 13,000 customers all via the website and Amazon.
Christine Nicholson explains why and how she closed eCommerce subscription business Divine Legs (episode 154)

Occasionally I have a guest back on the show to update us on how things are going – today we have a repeat guest. Christine Nicholson of Divine Legs (Tights subscription business) was my guest back in episode 103. Back then the business was 9 months old, and Christine took us through how she’d launched…
South American eCommerce Pierre Larose of Calca Thai: delivery, virtual team, localisation (episode 152)

Pierre Larose is the founder of Calcathai who sell Thai pants in Brazil and beyond. He launched the business 3 years ago, with zero experience of fashion or retail, and has already built it to over £250k annual turnover.
Capitalising on opportunity by being EVERYWHERE – Jane Mason of Natural Birthing Company (episode 151)

Jane Mason is the Managing Director at Natural Birthing Company. An award winning range of natural products designed by midwives to soothe the journey from bump to baby. Selling both direct to customers via their website, and to many retailers including UK high street giants Holland & Barrett and Boots. They launched in 2014 and…
The power of Collaboration with the founder of The Bias Cut, premium fashion for the older lady (episode 148)

Jacynth Basset is the founder of The Bias Cut, the first online premium fashion boutique that truly celebrates style at every age. They launched the blog July 2015, and the retail side in March 2016 and now are growing at 100% year on year.
Nic Haralambous – email marketing, getting focused in 2018, and when it’s good to cut back (episode 145)

Nic Haralmbous is the founder of South African bricks and clicks retailer and style company Nic Harry. Nic launched the business in 2012 focusing on socks, and now turnovers almost $1m per year. And have also just gone through a restructuring process to reduce the number of physical stores and team members.
How would you recover from being liquidated by the tax man? Adam recovered by building 3 new eCommerce sites (episode 139)

Adam Watson has been in eCommerce for 16 years, after starting selling on eBay when he was 18, and in his own words has “made just about every mistake going along the way, and had some great success”. Right now he has 3 sites Hollywoodmirrors.co.uk, Decorelo.co.uk and AmbientMirrors.com they’ve launched since August 2016, and have…
Launching an eCommerce watch business with Burlingham London – design, export, PR, and Shopify (episode 132)

Geoff Hunt and Henry Waddilove are the co-founders behind Burlingham London Watches, a British watch company selling both men’s and ladies watches inspired by British heritage. They launched in August 2016 and have sold 100s of units in their first year.
Harper Wilde’s Jane Fisher, 18m of planning, 1m live and they’re already getting repeat customers… (episode 122)

Jane Fisher is a co-founder at Harper Wilde, an online retailer looking to change the way we buy bras. After 18 months of planning, they launched just one month ago and are already seeing repeat customers! This episode is sponsored by: Paperlanes Paperplanes links online behaviour to highly relevant, personalised tangible media that lands with customers within…
Naturalicious’ Gwen Jimmere on understanding your customer to grow your business in the hair care market (episode 118)

Gwen Jimmere is the founder and CEO of Naturalicious home of the Hello Gorgeous Hair Care System which is all about helping ladies get their hair looking awesome, quicker. After launching in 2013 Naturalicious has become one of America’s fastest growing haircare brands and now ship around 400 retail orders a month, and 130 wholesale…
Homespares’ Rob Boyle talks product images, marketplaces and B2B eCommerce (episode 117)

Rob Boyle is the Head of Marketing at Homespares, a B2B & B2C eCommerce retailer supplying spare parts, accessories and consumables for in and around the home everything from washing machines to powerwashers. They carry over 13,000 items in stock which can be supplied within 24 hours, many of which are their own-brand ranges. Founded…
Slick Chicks’ Helya Mohammadian – Customer Engagement on Social media inc Facebook and Instagram (episode 112)

Helya Mohammadian is the CEO and founder of Slick Chicks. Slick Chicks sell a revolutionary range of ladies underwear – it’s all about making pants (not trousers) much easier to use. They launched in summer 2016 and now growing steadily.
HoneyTree’s Sebastian Galbraith-Helps on site migration, subscriptions, and the Foo Fighters segmentation (episode 110)

Sebastian Galbraith-Helps runs the online only eCommerce business HoneyTreePublishing.com, with his wife the artist Lizbeth Holstein. HoneyTree is the UK’s leading bespoke stationery boutique, where customers can pick from over 2,000 unique designs and have the high quality stationery of their choice delivered next day. Sebastian and his team have mastered the logistical and technological…
sTitch Leggings Tom Hunt on his challenge to grow from £5k to £100k a month selling men’s leggings (episode 107)

Tom Hunt is in charge of growth at sTitch Leggings – selling leggings for men. They launched in Dec 2012, and in March 2017 had their best month yet, turning over £5k. Tom has also recently launched a SaaS business called “Sneez” to publicise Sneez they’ve set themselves a challenge to get sTtitch Leggings up…
Delicious Coffee’s Simon Rigby – Startup Growth, Offline Marketing, and Customer Focus (episode 106)

Simon Rigby is the founder of Delicious Coffee. Simon is a coffee lover who’s turned that passion into an online only business selling delicious coffee, and everything you need to make it. He launched in early 2016 and now has over 1,000 customers.
Violent Little Machine Shop’s Yanne Root “Be unapologetically you” the power of the personal brand (episode 104)

Yanne Root is the founder of Violent Little Machine Shop. Violent Little Machine Shop is an online only & wholesale business distributing their unique and crazy morale patches (and many other items). They launched in June 2013 and now approaching their 50,000th order.
Divine Leg’s Christine Nicholson discusses her 100 orders in 100 days eCommerce startup strategy (episode 103)

Christine Nicholson is the founder of Divine Legs an online only business selling tights (that’s pantyhose for our American listeners) individually and as subscriptions. Christine started Divine Legs in 5th August 2016 she hit 100 orders in the first 100 days, and things are continuing to grow, 25% of whom are subscribers.
Full Disclosure’s Shirine Modad-Neill discusses email and customer service in luxury fashion retail (episode 101)

Shirine Modad-Neill is the founder of Full Disclosure a online fashion boutique bringing customers a curated selection of luxury lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear from established and under-the-radar designers. Launched in Aug 2014, with high price points, they now 1-2 orders per day, from £50-£2000 per order.
Newton Running’s Steve Honight $1m+ turnover using licensed products for wholesale and eCommerce (episode 098)

Steve Honight is UK Brand Manager for Newton Running. Newton Running is an American business who design, wholesale, and retail their running shoes. The newtonrunning.co.uk business launched in the UK on 2009, and has been managed by Steve and his team for the last 2 years looking after both the wholesale and website sales in…
Bisjoux Rose’s Rebecca Clements – Launching, Selling, Buying and the power of influencer marketing for launch (episode 095)

Rebecca Clements was the owner and creative director of Crafty Pie an online only store selling modern wedding stationery and gifts. The business launched in 2012 and Rebecca grew it to a six-figure turnover before selling in late 2016. She’s also just bought BisjouxRose which will launch before this show goes live!
Copper Dust’s Vanessa Agyemang – Startup, Popup shops, Wholesale Trade Shows and more (episode 094)

Vanessa Agyemang is the founder & designer of Copper Dust, a luxury British home décor brand specialising in handmade lampshades and limited edition illustrations. Launched in August 2014 they now get about 10 orders per month. Copper Dust has been spotted by such prestigious magazines as Vogue and World of Interiors
Versakini’s Kelsey Duffey discusses launching a new fashion swimwear brand PR, Instagram, wholesale (episode 093)

Kelsey Duffy is the founder of Versakini an online only and wholesale eCommerce store. They design and sell a unique take on the bikini. Launched in Summer 2015 the 2016 collection has sold over 1,000 units.
Temples and Markets’ Judith Treanor on getting to $10k per month in year 1 w/ email and social enterprise focus (episode 091)

Judith Treanor is the Director and Founder of Temples and Markets an online only eCommerce business who are helping to trade artisans in South East Asia into a better life, and bringing unique products to a customer who wouldn’t otherwise find them. After 12 months of preparation the website launched in November 2015, and now…
Stonemen’s Johnnie Cass on building a great relationship with your biz partner, and going global (episode 087)

Johnnie Cass is co-founder and General Manager of Stonemen an underwear brand who make the best underwear you can get. They sell online, and wholesale to stockists globally. They launched 6 years ago and now turnover $500,000 per year. This is the ninth and final of our ‘2017 eCommerce Growth Series Sponsored by Veeqo the…
Equichoice’s Chantal Wellavize – balancing 2 business, great customer service tips and a 600% roi marketing method (episode 084)

Chantal Wellavize founded Equichoice in 2006 as a kind of “meeting of problems and passions,” to allow both a flexible schedule with her daughter and to play into her passion for horses. Equichoice is a bricks and clicks store selling products your horse would choose. Chantal is also a consultant for HR On Tap. This…
Best Self Co’s Cathryn Lavery and Allen Brouwer on how they won the Shopify Build a Business Competition and will achieve 100,000 orders in their first year (episode 083)

Cathryn Lavery and Allen Brouwer are the co-founders of BestSelf Co. It’s an online only eCommerce business that started by selling just one product, and is now branching out into digital content. The product is a daily planner to help you optimise your day. There are 2 reason’s I’m very excited to have them on…
Winter National’s Tamsin Burford why you should put the products AND customers at the heart of your business (episode 079)

Tamsin Burford is the founder and director of Winter National an online only women’s designer skiwear boutique. They’ve been running for 10 years, and over the winter they now get 100-150 orders per month. Click to Tweet: On @eComMasterPlan #podcast with Tamsin Burford talks about her seasonal fashion business Winternational
Lick My Dip’s Dave Rotheroe is back! Subscription product optimisation and influencer outreach plus more (episode 076)

Today for the first time our special guest is a returning guest! The last time Chloë spoke to Dave Rotheroe he’d just launched two subscription eCommerce businesses in 6 months, Lick my Dip and Cheese Posties. 8 months on it’s all going well – Dave’s moved to Spain, and the businesses are continuing to grow…
Snakehive’s Tim Thorp on how to sell 7,000 mobile phone cases a month using Adwords and customer service (episode 065)

Tim Thorp is the co-founder and head of marketing and sales at Snakehive an online only and piggy backing business selling premium mobile phone cases. They sell both via marketplaces and online store and sales split 50:50 between the them. They currently have over 1,000 skus and all products are their own design. They started…
The Kewl Shop’s Charles Fitzgerald on how to get to 50,000 visits per month, using content and customer service (episode 063)

Charles Fitzgerald is the founder of Online Only American retailer The Kewl Shop. It’s a fashion retailer specialising in bandage dresses. They launched in late 2012, and are now top 150,000 websites in the world! Click to Tweet: @eComMasterPlan #podcast Charles Fitzgerald from The Kewl Shop on how he has grown his US business from…
On The Tools’ Lee Wilcox gives a masterclass in social media inc Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram (episode 060)

Lee Wilcox runs On The Tools – a business selling clothing for the building trade. Central to their range are witty slogans and solid clothing. On The Tools is the online only eCommerce part of the business started in Mar 2015 and in the first 12 months did 7,000 orders and turnover £175,000. Click to…
Regal Gentleman’s Liam Jennings with great startup and social media tips, plus lots of Shopify ideas (episode 056)

Liam Jennings is co-founder of Regal Gentleman an online only retailer who sell the very best male grooming products. Launched in late 2014 they’ve had quite the journey already, and now 150% year on year growth (revenue and customers). Click to Tweet: @eComMasterPlan #Podcast listen to hear how Liam Jennings has successfully groomed his business…
Garage Flex’s Alasdair Broom on using eCommerce to satisfy and recruit more customers (episode 054)

Alastair Broom founder of Garage Flex. Alastair and his team design and install perfect garage storage solutions. 3 years ago they started selling their modular products online, and today the online side averages £5,000 per month – and attracts new customers into the core design and install side of the business. Click to Tweet: @eComMasterPlan…
The TeaShed’s Jules Quinn on the power of team-brand-product in growing a B2B business into an eCommerce business (episode 046)

Jules Quinn is the founder of Online Only eCommerce business TeaShed, with a strong wholesale arm. This year she was named by Forbes magazine as one of the 30 under 30 in retail and eCommerce. She’s been running TeaShed since 2011 and they’ve grown to have 16 people in the team. Click to Tweet: This…
Goodbye Crutches’ Tom Schwab discusses how he used content to get 70k visitors a month (episode 028)

Tom Schwab is the CEO of Goodbye Crutches. An American eCommerce store which educates about, and sells alternatives to the humble crutch (who knew!). Tom is a master of understanding his customer and creating the content that just pulls them to his site. This has taken them from 3,000 paid monthly visitors to 70,000 organic…
Beard Brand’s Eric Bandholz on growing to a 7-figure turnover since 2013. By delivering on a vision (episode 027)

Eric Bandholz launched Beardbrand in 2013 and is now a 7-figure business. Beardbrand is a range of products for looking after a beard (strangely enough!), the majority of the products are designed by the Beardbrand team, with a few best of breed exceptions. The products are available from their 2 international online stores, and various…
Miso Tasty’s Bonnie Chung chat about subscriptions, and getting to 1,000 regular customers in under 2 years (episode 016)

Bonnie Chung runs the UK’s first dedicated Miso brand – and the name? “Miso Tasty”, genius! She spent 3 years researching to make sure her Miso Soup is the best you can get, and now ships the soup direct customers in letterbox friendly boxes. And of course there is a subscription offer…. She’s now into…
Mannequin Madness’s Judi Townsend on turning a B2B eCommerce business into a retail business (plus much more!) (episode 007)

Here is our first American guest! Judi Townsend started Mannequin Madness in 2001 and has built it into an award-winning family business specializing in everything related to mannequins. Selling the most extensive range of mannequins available online, as well as renting, recycling and repairing. Definitely at the niche end of the Product Range Scale! Mannequin…
Lifestyle Labs’ Valerian Voegele redefining the vitamins sector through outstanding customer service (episode 006)

Valerian Voegele is an Entrepreneur currently working on an eCommerce start up. That start up recently celebrated its first 6 months of trading. Lifestyle Labs is an Online Only eCommerce business, and was born out of the desire to offer customers in the UK alternative health industry a truly amazing shopping experience. Click to tweet:…