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2X eCommerce Podcast

Kunle Campbell2xecommerce.com
Hosted by Kunle Campbell, who is an operator of a portfolio of consumer brands, 2X eCommerce is a weekly podcast for ecommerce operators by ecommerce operators. We interview remarkable ecommerce founders and leading enablers of ecommerce growth, with every episode promising to give you at least one growth hypothesis or idea you can test. Our focus is growing your ecommerce revenues from a cross-functional perspective, be it marketing, your tech stack, operations, finance, or customer experience. We believe that by bringing together insights from a variety of experts, we can help you double the throughput of key ecommerce functions. 2X your eCommerce growth with insights from Kunle and handpicked experts. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram: @2XeCommerce

Episodes

Why B2B eCommerce is BOOMING – Lessons from Carrier a $20B Climate Tech Giant! → Steven Duran

In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, Kunle Campbell sits down with Steven Duran , Head of Global Commerce Strategy at Carrier Global , to explore how the $20B climate solutions leader is revolutionizing B2B e-commerce. Steven shares: How Carrier reduced B2B e-commerce costs by 90% and cut implementation time from 12 months to 30 days using Shopify. The challenges of modernizing legacy systems (yes, fax orders are still a thing!) and creating seamless, touchless commerce experiences. Why ...

Feb 11, 202543 minSeason 10Ep. 3

Amazon Wholesale Secrets: How to Find Suppliers & Scale to Millions → Corey Ganim

🚚 ABOUT COREY GANIM: Corey Ganim is the host of the Amazon Wholesale Podcast and the creator of The Wholesale Network , a growing community of 200+ Amazon sellers. He specializes in high-volume purchasing strategies and supplier negotiation, helping sellers maximize profits and avoid costly wholesale pitfalls. Join Corey's Wholesale Community here 👉 https://bit.ly/3EoZZCN (00:00) - Amazon Wholesale Secrets: How to Find Suppliers & Scale to Millions → Corey Ganim (03:29) - Overview of Guest...

Feb 04, 202550 minSeason 10Ep. 2

From $200K to $4M in 3 Years 🦷 How This Dentist Couple Crushed Kickstarter, Amazon & IP Wars → Brynn Snyder

🦷 ABOUT BRYNN SNYDER: Co-founder of Slate, mom of 5, and “dental interpreter” on a mission to make oral care life-saving , not life-draining. With her dentist husband Danny, they’re proving niche brands can SCALE by solving real health crises. (00:00) - (00:34) - Introducing the 2X eCommerce Podcast (03:56) - How Slate Electric Flosser Works (06:15) - Challenges and Successes in Product Development (20:18) - Funding and Launching Slate (22:39) - Navigating Manufacturing and Iterations (24:58) -...

Jan 28, 202554 minSeason 10Ep. 1

Scorecards: The Key to Accountability and Managing High-Performing eCommerce Teams → Matt Putra

Matt Putra is the founder of Eightx and a seasoned fractional CFO with a proven track record of helping over 60 eCommerce and CPG brands scale profitably. With experience across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, Matt specializes in aligning financial strategy with business goals, whether preparing for exits or navigating cash flow challenges. His innovative approach includes using scorecards and AI to maximize ROI and improve team efficiency. (00:00) - Introduction to Fulfillment Center Issues ...

Jan 21, 202542 minSeason 9Ep. 70

The Playbook for Breakthrough Growth in 2025 → Dr. Rebecca Homkes

Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a global high-growth strategy expert, lecturer at London Business School, and faculty member at Duke Corporate Education. With a background in economics from LSE, Rebecca advises leadership teams across industries, helping them execute breakthrough growth strategies that navigate uncertainty and deliver transformative results. (00:00) - Dr. Rebecca Homkes (01:51) - Meet Rebecca Homkes: High Growth Strategy Expert (04:52) - Understanding Breakthrough Growth (06:08) - Embraci...

Jan 13, 202546 minSeason 9Ep. 69

2025 eCommerce Predictions: 25 Things to Expect

Subscribe to our Newsletter → https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com/ --- In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, we dive into 15 key predictions shaping the future of eCommerce in 2025 . From the rise of TikTok as a discovery and shopping engine to the increasing role of AI in Meta’s advertising ecosystem, host Kunle Campbell provides actionable insights for brands to stay competitive. Emerging trends like WhatsApp commerce and Google’s Gemini AI are also discussed, highlighting shifts in consu...

Jan 06, 202517 minSeason 9Ep. 68

Closing Out 2024

Apply to the ScaleUp Blueprint: 2025 Edition here: https://2xecommerce.notion.site/14ade6fc810c80a6b00fceedab3a9289?v=14ade6fc810c80d0944d000cffc3c811&pvs=4 📧 Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com 📚 Get a Copy of the host, Kunle’s Book: E-Commerce Growth Strategy Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ybY6WS Walmart: https://bit.ly/3swOuDe Kogan Page: https://bit.ly/44DylLn Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Pgd4B4 WHSmith: https://bit.ly/4bfr9r3 ★ Support th...

Dec 31, 202410 minSeason 9Ep. 67

6 Essential Actions to Win Q1 and Crush 2025 → Kunle Campbell

Apply to the ScaleUp Blueprint: 2025 Edition here: https://2xecommerce.notion.site/14ade6fc810c80a6b00fceedab3a9289?v=14ade6fc810c80d0944d000cffc3c811&pvs=4 📧 Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com 📚 Get a Copy of the host, Kunle’s Book: E-Commerce Growth Strategy Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ybY6WS Walmart: https://bit.ly/3swOuDe Kogan Page: https://bit.ly/44DylLn Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Pgd4B4 WHSmith: https://bit.ly/4bfr9r3 Strategic Ac...

Dec 18, 202414 minSeason 9Ep. 66

Scaling Meta Ads: An Advanced Playbook for eCommerce Growth → Marin Ištvanić

In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell interviews Marin Istvanic, a partner at Inspire Brand Group, on effective strategies for scaling meta ads. Marin shares his insights on structuring, testing, and scaling ad campaigns, emphasizing the importance of product-market fit and optimal offers. He outlines best practices for sandbox testing using Adset Budget Optimization (ABO) and leveraging Advantage Shopping Plus for scaling. Marin also discusses the significance of crea...

Dec 10, 202453 minSeason 9Ep. 65

$40M in 5 Years: The Profit-First Obvi Playbook for DTC and Retail Domination → Ronak Shah

In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, Kunle Campbell interviews Ron Shah, co-founder of Obvi , a successful collagen brand that has profitably grown to a $40 million business in just five years. Ron shares the strategic shifts from direct-to-consumer (DTC) to retail, insights on user-generated content (UGC) and community building, and the importance of lean operations. He discusses the learnings from their presence in major retailers like Walmart and emphasizes the role of micro-influence...

Dec 03, 202446 minSeason 9Ep. 64

How to Turn Consumer Neuroscience Insights into eCommerce Growth → Dr. A.K. Pradeep

Harnessing Neuroscience and AI for eCommerce Success with Dr. A.K. Pradeep In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell is joined by Dr. A.K. Pradeep, a leader in consumer neuroscience and AI, to explore how understanding non-conscious consumer data can revolutionize eCommerce operations. Dr. Pradeep delves into applying neuroscience principles like the rule of threes, converting purchase pain into pleasure, and utilizing category-busting metrics to enhance consumer engagemen...

Nov 26, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 63

How to Land Top Media Features Without Hiring a PR Agency → Gloria Chou

This episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, hosted by Kunle Campbell, features PR expert Gloria Chou discussing her CPR pitching method, a framework designed to help indie brands and founders gain media exposure without hefty agency fees. Gloria emphasizes the importance of credibility, point of view, and relevance in pitches, and provides practical advice for engaging journalists and media outlets. She also shares personal insights from her unconventional journey into PR and offers free resources...

Nov 19, 202443 minSeason 9Ep. 62

How to Automate and Streamline Your Shipping Processes for Growth → Gitika Jain of ShipAccel

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep456/ Optimizing eCommerce Shipping with ShipAccel: Insights from Gitika on Streamlining Operations In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell converses with Gitika from ShipAccel, a new eCommerce platform launched by Pitney Bowes. They discuss how ShipA...

Nov 12, 202438 minSeason 9Ep. 61

How to Optimize Your eCommerce Team with High-Level Outsourcing → Ian Myers

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownotes available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep458/ In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell is joined by Ian, the founder of Oceans, a platform that helps eCommerce brands outsource high-level roles like marketing, operations, and finance to top talent in Sri Lanka. They discuss the advantages o...

Nov 05, 202443 minSeason 9Ep. 60

The Highest Impact Meta Ad Creatives Types That Are Driving Results Right Now → Lachezar Voynov

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownotes available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep457/ In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, hosted by Kunle Campbell, guest Lachezar Voinov from LJV Media shares insights into effective ad creative strategies for eCommerce brands. The discussion covers the importance of founder story videos, problem-solution conten...

Oct 29, 202452 minSeason 9Ep. 59

How Nift Offers Consumer Brands A New Way to Acquire Customers at Scale → Elery Pfeffer

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep456/ In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell is joined by Elery, the founder of Nift, to discuss an innovative alternative to traditional advertising platforms like Meta. They explore how Nift offers eCommerce brands a scalable way to acquire highly ...

Oct 22, 202445 minSeason 9Ep. 58

Turning Operations into a Profit Center → Kunle Campbell

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep455/ In this episode of the 2X eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell delves into operational efficiency for scalable eCommerce businesses. The discussion covers the pros and cons of warehouse fulfillment vs. third-party logistics (3PL), offering insights into choosing the r...

Oct 15, 202416 minSeason 9Ep. 57

How to Win this Q4 → Kunle Campbell

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep454/ In this episode of the 2x eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell discusses strategies for e-commerce businesses to win during the critical fourth quarter. With major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target launching early holiday deals, the importance of starting sal...

Oct 08, 202416 minSeason 9Ep. 56

How to Maximize Your eCommerce Marketing Efficiency with the PROFIT Framework → Kunle Campbell

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep453/ S9 EP54: In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell delves into marketing efficiency, a critical component of growing an eCommerce business sustainably. He introduces the “PROFIT Framework,” a strategic guide designed to help businesses maximize re...

Oct 01, 202425 minSeason 9Ep. 55

Product Innovation Deep Dive: How to Develop a Best-Selling SKU → Kunle Campbell

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep451/ S9 EP53: In this episode of the 2X eCommerce Podcast, host Kunle Campbell delves into the first pillar of scaling e-commerce brands: product innovation. The episode provides actionable insights on developing and refining a bestselling SKU, emphasizing the importance of ...

Sep 24, 202428 minSeason 9Ep. 54

The New Playbook for Scaling Health & Wellness eCommerce Brands in 2024 → Kunle Campbell

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep450/ S9 EP53: In this episode of the 2x eCommerce podcast, host Kunle Campbell explores the key pillars for scaling e-commerce brands in 2024 and 2025. He discusses the importance of product innovation, efficient marketing, and streamlined operations, using examples from lea...

Sep 17, 202435 minSeason 9Ep. 53

From $10M → $20M: How Tiege Hanley Doubled Revenue While Staying Profitable → Kelley Thornton, CEO

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com Shownote available on: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep450/ S9 EP52: Kelley Thornton is the co-founder and CEO of Tiege Hanley, a direct-to-consumer men’s skincare company that focuses on simplifying skincare for men. With a background in entrepreneurship and marketing, Kelley has led Tiege Hanley to become a multi-million-dolla...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 9Ep. 52

Ex-PepsiCo Strategist Unveils Brand Positioning Frameworks that Transform DTC Brands → Kathy Guzmán Galloway

Subscribe to Our Conscious Commerce Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest insights and tips by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://subscribe.2xecommerce.com S9 EP51: Kathy Guzmán Galloway is the founder and CEO of The Clarity Wizard , a consultancy dedicated to mastering the art of brand positioning. With over 20 years of experience, Kathy has honed her expertise in marketing with both Fortune 500 companies and dynamic DTC brands, transforming their strategies to create meaningful con...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 9Ep. 51

Cutout 8: Building a Barbecue Brand that Keeps Customers Coming Back → Kosmo Khosravi

In this episode, Kosmo Khosravi, Founder and CEO of Kosmo’s Q, shares how he built a thriving barbecue spices brand by focusing on customer retention and personal values. Kosmo discusses the importance of meeting customers where they are, creating products that keep them coming back, and the pivotal moment that led him to pursue his passion full-time. Tune in to learn how Kosmo turned Kosmo’s Q into a leading name in the American barbecue scene. Full episode: S7:E13 | From $500 to $50M+: The Sto...

Aug 30, 20246 minSeason 9Ep. 50

Cutout 7: Why Community-Driven Brands Are Disrupting Traditional Markets → Oren Schauble

In this cut-out edition episode, Oren Schauble, creator of Product People, explores the power of product innovation and 9-figure M&A roll-ups in driving business growth. Oren shares insights on how global sourcing, niche product development, and strategic mergers can help entrepreneurs build and scale successful businesses. Tune in to learn how to navigate market trends and create standout products in today’s competitive landscape. Full episode: S7:E16. https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep358/...

Aug 29, 20246 minSeason 9Ep. 49

Cutout 6: How to Build a Polarizing Brand that Drives $40M in Revenue → Alex Neist

In this cut-out edition episode, Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, shares how Meta ads, strategic branding, and influencer collaborations drove his company to $40M in revenue by year three. Alex discusses the importance of creating polarizing brands, iterating on creative strategies, and leveraging different ad types to capture various customer segments. Tune in to learn actionable insights for scaling your e-commerce brand. Full episode: S9:E35 | $40M Revenue in Year 3: How Meta Ads, Strateg...

Aug 28, 20246 minSeason 9Ep. 48

Cutout 5: How Strong Branding and UX Can Weather Economic Storms → Nirav Sheth

In this cut-out edition episode, Nirav Sheth, CEO and founder of Anata, discusses the importance of audience segmentation and investing in user experience (UX) to drive brand growth. Nirav shares insights on how leading brands navigate economic challenges by balancing strong branding with innovative growth strategies. Learn how segmentation and effective UX can help your brand stay resilient and thrive. Full episode: S9:E15 | 2024 eCommerce Predictions, what to expect → Nirav Sheth Sign up to th...

Aug 27, 20245 minSeason 9Ep. 47

Cutout 4: Amplifying Influencers' Posts with TikTok Spark Ads → Nadia Bubennikova

In this cut-out edition episode, Nadia Bubennikova, Head of Agency at Famesters, delves into how brands can effectively utilize TikTok's Spark Ads to boost their performance marketing efforts. Nadia shares insights on leveraging influencer content and precise targeting strategies to drive sales and build brand awareness on the platform. Tune in to learn actionable tips for maximizing TikTok's advertising potential in the e-commerce space. Full episode: S9:E34. Sign up to the Conscious Commerce N...

Aug 26, 20247 minSeason 9Ep. 46

Cutout 3: The 1.7-Second Rule: Capturing Mobile Shoppers Before They Swipe Away → Sabir Semerkant

In this episode, eCommerce expert Sabir Semerkant reveals why the first 1.7 seconds of a mobile shopping experience can make or break your sales. Learn how to optimize your site for mobile-first customers, focusing on performance and user experience to ensure you capture their attention before they swipe away. Discover actionable strategies to improve your conversion rates and drive more revenue by designing with mobile shoppers in mind. Listen to the full episode here: https://2xecommerce.com/p...

Aug 23, 20247 minSeason 9Ep. 45

Cutout 2: Building a Highly Engaged Community → Phil Hadfield

In this episode, Phil, the Co-founder of Holme & Hadfield shared how he has created a highly engaged Facebook community that's the backbone of his brand’s success. We dive into strategies for involving your audience at every stage, from product ideation to final launch. Learn how real-time feedback and strategic surveys can boost your confidence in new product releases and drive your Amazon sales to new heights. Full episode here: https://2xecommerce.com/podcast/ep430/ Sign up to the Conscio...

Aug 21, 20247 minSeason 9Ep. 44
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