Gavin first founded Disco Labs, an agency that specializes in custom solutions for the world's biggest brands. With the sole focus of deep platform knowledge and ecosystem leadership, Disco Labs is the global partner of choice for complex projects involving Shopify. In addition to working with startups, scale-ups, and large enterprises, Disco Labs has released numerous open-source projects, and written detailed courses teaching others how to successfully build custom and public applications on S...
Dec 14, 2023•27 min
Russ is a repeat startup founder with a consistent track record of getting companies from zero to 8 figures+ of revenue. He’s previously on the founding team at Hello Bello. Mike is an entrepreneur and angel investor with 10+ years experience in consumer tech and products. He’s previously a founder of PRNCPLS, Co-Founder of Cameo (acquired by Vimeo), Partner at Parlor Coffee. Freestyle's diapers and wipes are sold at over 1000 grocery stores around the US, including at all Whole Foods locations ...
Dec 11, 2023•27 min•Ep. 255
Walter Hinchman is the CEO and founder of Swolverine. He has multiple fitness certifications, as well as a Masters in Business from the University of Nevada. Walter has more than 12 years in the fitness industry, and is currently pursuing his Masters in Human Nutrition And Functional Medicine. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:43] Intro [01:14] A business idea from a personal dilemma [02:16] Taking the jump to build a startup business [02:42] Giving the actual clinical doses customers expect ...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 254
Zack Schreier is the cofounder and CEO of Lifestacks, and previously the creator of Quevos Egg White chips for which he secured a deal on Shark Tank. As a Type 1 Diabetic, Zack is obsessed with building a lifestyle that supports his health and performance holistically, and he's passionate about creating and sharing products that delight and empower others. Zack recognized a widespread deficit in focus, energy, and willpower, leading to the founding of Lifestacks and the development of their firs...
Nov 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 253
Bahadir, coming from a digital product management background, crafted products for both small online businesses and public DTC companies like Martha Stewart’s Marley Spoon. In the past 5 years, he has been leading his tech company Fabrikatör (can be read as fabricator in English) building solutions for DTC businesses. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [01:49] A business born out of witnessing inventory pains [02:47] Providing solution for out of stock/overstock [03:48] Challenges ar...
Nov 23, 2023•23 min
Mackie is the CEO of WOO More Play, a direct-to-consumer sexual wellness brand with a focus on natural, organic ingredients and female-forward products to spark a better intimate life. WOO More Play's purpose is to empower women to have better sex, by delivering high-quality intimacy products that put her first. Have the best sex of your life with WOO More Play: woomoreplay.com In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:47] Intro [02:01] Gaining passion and purpose for your work [03:12] Solving person...
Nov 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 252
Suzie Cyrenne co-founded two successful businesses, an e-commerce store in 2013 and a software company in 2018, where she currently serves as COO in both companies. Suzie is also passionate about empowering women in business, evidenced by her podcast, Women Powering Ecommerce. Suzie's drive and dedication to excellence make her an excellent recommendation for her expertise in entrepreneurship and commitment to empowering others. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:46] Intro [01:17] Homeopathy r...
Nov 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 251
John-David Klausner is SVP of Business Development & Strategic Alliances at Loop Returns. JD has led & scaled commercial teams in high-growth companies across different continents. He loves building partner ecosystems, channel sales programs (via agencies, consultants and technology partners) that drive revenue impact across all GTM functions and solving corporate challenges with strategic partnerships that unlock new revenue streams. JD’s mantra is to lead with energy, creativity, clari...
Nov 09, 2023•26 min
Jeremy Shepherd is a leader, innovator, and a disruptor. From an early age, he struck out on his own to satisfy his fierce independence, need for adventure, and a more satisfying way of life. In a sector dominated by generations-old family businesses, Jeremy endeavored to become a first generation, self-taught pearl importer, dealer, and Internet seller. Over the past 20 years, he has traveled to pearl-producing areas all over the world, creating relationships with pearl producers, exporters, an...
Nov 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 250
Austin Duvall is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Duvin Design Co, a lifestyle brand known for its vibrant and retro inspired leisure apparel. You can find the brand at DuvinDesign.com and find him at @duvallnightlong on Instagram and Twitter. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:45] Intro [01:42] How Duvin Design started [02:42] Talking to customers to find out what works [03:09] Building things up from little experience [04:01] Factoring and establishing an online presence [04:46] Finding c...
Oct 30, 2023•21 min•Ep. 249
Ray Nolan is founder and CEO of eDesk, an innovative customer support platform for eCommerce sellers. Ray has founded, mentored and invested in many digital commerce startups over a period of 20 years; including Hostelworld, Skyscanner and Ding.com. Ray founded eDesk after seeing friends running a high margin eCommerce business and struggling with operational efficiencies and profitable scaling. Today eDesk powers thousands of merchants around the world, using AI to help them provide faster and ...
Oct 26, 2023•23 min
Nicole Jenney, a passionate animal lover, transformed her life and her business by welcoming two rescue guinea pigs into her home. Her genuine affection for these furry companions, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, has propelled her to incredible success. With over 7 figures in sales and the prestigious title of 'best pet subscription' at the 2022 cube awards, Nicole is eagerly anticipating the exciting opportunities that lie ahead this year! In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:44] Intr...
Oct 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 248
Albert Matheny is the CEO of Promix Nutrition. Albert has a Master’s degree in Human Performance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology & Food Science. He is a Registered Dietitian Track and Field Athlete, and an alum at the University of Florida (2004-2009). In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:59] Intro [01:35] Starting a business from scratch [03:01] Finding people that’s interested in your product [04:15] Reaching out to relevant people for insights [04:44] Building things up bas...
Oct 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 247
Browze, specializing in home and kitchen products, 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 direct shipping to their customers, leading to the birth of Portless. With Portless, Izzy aims to revolutionize the industry by massively improving DTC's cash flow and profit margins through direct fulfillment. In This Conversation We Discus...
Oct 12, 2023•18 min
Bani Bahari is co-founder and CEO of OffCourt. She has spent the last 10 years in retail and beauty - in her past life she was a strategy consultant at Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Glossier. She comes from a family business in beauty. At OffCourt, she does all product development and operations. Jonathan is a co-founder of OffCourt - he comes from management consulting background and real estate development and finance. At OffCourt, he is in charge of finance, strategy and branding. In This ...
Oct 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 246
Kris Dehnert is a serial entrepreneur and has been making money online since 2008. Having experience in multiple industries such as sports, hard goods, affiliate marketing, restaurants, apparel, consulting, cannabis, etc., Kris has a wealth of knowledge regarding business infrastructure, creative marketing, networking, and sales strategies. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of Dugout Mugs, which makes baseball bat barrels into collectible barware. Dugout is currently an Inc 5000 company for...
Oct 02, 2023•26 min•Ep. 245
Chris Long is the VP of Marketing for the Go Fish Digital team. He works with unique problems and advanced search situations to help clients improve organic traffic through a deep understanding of Google's algorithm and web technology. In This Conversation We Discuss: (50 Characters) [00:45] Intro [01:07] ChatGPT for SEO [02:28] ChatGPT for more technical things [03:07] Utilizing ChatGPT for auditing [04:26] Setting up a Shopify site with the help of ChatGPT [06:00] Figuring out your category pa...
Sep 28, 2023•20 min
Caroline Cotto is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Renewal Mill, a venture-backed startup creating a new circular economy of food by upcycling the byproducts of food manufacturing into ingredients. A food marketing and nutrition specialist, Caroline has experience at the UN World Food Programme in Cambodia, the White House (for Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative), Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator, and HubSpot, where she ran the women’s diversity program globally. Caroline g...
Sep 25, 2023•21 min•Ep. 244
Michael Hodgen is a visionary entrepreneur and the dynamic CEO of Freedom Rave Wear, a trailblazing company that designs and manufactures cutting-edge, sustainable festival clothing. Under Michael's leadership, Freedom Rave Wear has become a frontrunner in the festival fashion industry, known for its innovative designs, eco-friendly practices, and commitment to the community. Driven by a strong belief in sustainability and manufacturing, Michael has integrated environmentally friendly materials ...
Sep 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 243
Nik Sharma is widely known as “The DTC Guy,” a Forbes 30 Under 30 member, AdWeek’s Young & Influential, and a resource that brands and investors turn to for growth. Nik is the active CEO of Sharma Brands and HOOX, where clients include Feastables, Chamberlain Coffee, Roc Nation, Everlane, Jim Beam, Poo~Pourri, and more. Before entering the eCommerce world, Nik worked on social media strategies for A-list celebrities, including Pitbull, Priyanka Chopra, and MAGIC!, to natively increase distri...
Sep 14, 2023•32 min
Annie Slabotsky and Morgan Lerner are the co-founders of GoNanas, a women-owned, vegan, gluten-free, and top allergen-free banana bread company at the forefront of the #1 comfort food trend. Since the company's inception, Annie and Morgan have launched GoNanas into 2,000 retail locations globally, including Whole Foods and Target. They have also earned appearances on QVC, Good Morning America, and in Forbes, and USA Today. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [00:59] The types of produ...
Sep 11, 2023•20 min•Ep. 242
Peter Reitano is a founder, operator, and investor with 15 + years of experience in the consumer brand and advertising world. Deeply passionate about all things that enable meaningful connections & better health. In addition to leading several businesses through periods of high-growth and acquisition, Peter sits on multiple boards, has a successful fundraising track-record, international exposure and transaction experience. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [01:13] What are Mojo...
Sep 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 241
With over 20 years launching and operating high growth, high volume beauty and medical aesthetics businesses, Shay oversees a broad purview of business operations for her two businesses, including recruitment, training and education, sales, and employee relations. Currently, she functions as Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Kucumber Skin Lounge, a leading multi location medical spa in the Pacific Northwest, and Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Viktor Michael, a new pre and post injection Recovery Care Collection proven...
Aug 28, 2023•18 min•Ep. 240
Gina is a long-time operator and advisor in the consumer industry. She started her career in Email and Content Management and has since emerged as one of the industry’s most pronounced thought leaders on all things customer experience and retention. 5 years ago, she and her co-founder, Pierson Krass, set out to start a different kind of agency. Lunar Solar Group was built on the idea that technology empowers e-commerce brands to scale. Gina has worked on launching and scaling brands like Olipop,...
Aug 24, 2023•24 min
Ravi Kurani has dedicated his career to water safety. From his early days as a pool boy for his father's pool and spa business to the founder of Sutro, Ravi has always wondered why everyone can’t have clean water. This feeling solidified when he was in India with First Light Ventures Fund and Village Capital. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Riverside, MBA in International Finance from Middlebury College, and a Certificate from Stanford University in Renewable Energy Systems. He b...
Aug 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 239
T is for Tot was founded by Meghan, a passionate kindergarten teacher, with the goal of making learning enjoyable for children ages 3-6. T is for Tot’s carefully crafted subscription kits provide parents with a stress-free way to support their child's academic growth through fun, play-based activities. Each T is for Tot Kit is designed to nurture a love for learning and ensure that your child is not only prepared for kindergarten but also set up for a lifetime of learning success. Meghan Foster ...
Aug 14, 2023•14 min•Ep. 238
Kristin Schoenstein has been a Program Director with Worldwide Business Research since 2010 and has been producing events since 2004. She currently specializes in the retail and eCommerce sector where she heads up the eTail US portfolio. She also successfully launched and grew WBR’s customer experience portfolio. In her role, she is responsible for market research, content creation and speaker faculty management for each event. Prior to WBR, she produced events in the healthcare and pharmaceutic...
Aug 10, 2023•11 min
Andrei Rebrov has worked in the technology field for more than 15 years. He is the CTO and Co-Founder of Scentbird, a subscription service for perfumes and colognes, and has helped it grow to more than 500,000 active subscribers. At Scentbird, Andrei was responsible for building early versions of the platform, growing a remote engineering team and making sure that the company has technology advantages in every department, from marketing to operations. He is also a startup adviser in various indu...
Aug 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 237
Alex McIntosh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Natural Care, a skincare company that helps regenerate your skin, our planet, and farmer communities. To learn more, visit: http://honestecommerce.co In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [00:53] What are Thrive Natural Care products? [01:22] Which came first, passion or product? [03:43] Business as an engine to make the world better [04:00] The starting point of Thrive Natural Care [05:10] Figuring out the idea to put your energy in [06...
Jul 31, 2023•28 min•Ep. 236
Adam Robinson is the CEO and founder of Retention.com, an industry-leading Shopify Ecommerce solution for increasing cart abandonment revenue. Adam bootstrapped Retention.com to 14M ARR with 6 people in 2.5 years, and is on the road to reaching 50M ARR by 2024. Retention.com delivers innovative customer growth solutions for e-commerce brands to monetize their first-party audience, successfully generating over $1bn in retail sales for Shopify stores since its inception in early 2020. Before start...
Jul 27, 2023•24 min
