Accurate sizing can be a game-changer for online fashion and apparel brands. Lauralynn Drury of Kiwi Sizing shares the power and return from a simple Shopify app. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on X Milk Bottle Labs Milk Bottle Podcast on Apple Milk Bottle Podcast on Spotify Kiwi Sizing Kiwi Sizing on X Kiwi Sizing Affiliate Program Kiwi Sizing Shopify App Store Staytuned Digital...
Mar 17, 2025•28 min•Ep. 106
SparkLayer is a B2B eCommerce platform that integrates with existing online stores, providing a self-service portal for wholesale customers. Alex Weston shares the product's features and how it's changing the B2B space. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Milk Bottle Podcast on Apple Milk Bottle Podcast on Spotify Milk Bottle Podcast on Google Podcasts Sparklayer.io Sparklayer LinkedIn...
Feb 06, 2025•25 min•Ep. 105
In August 2023, we were honoured to welcome Ciaran Crean, co-founder of MicksGarage.com, as our guest. MicksGarage.com is an Irish-based eCommerce business that has made a significant impact in the eCommerce sector worldwide and its founders are regarded as eCommerce pioneers. Ciaran hails from the west of Ireland and has charted an inspiring journey in the world of eCommerce. From modest roots, MicksGarage.com has blossomed into one of Europe's top online marketplaces for car parts and accessor...
Dec 30, 2024•36 min•Ep. 104
Rebuy is an AI-powered personalisation platform for Shopify, designed to enhance e-commerce experiences. It's fast becoming the go-to personalisation app for thousands of store owners. Today we chat with Rich Matukaitis on how he ended up in REBUY and how the app is boosting sales for Shopify store owners with minimal effort. Rebuy link Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Milk Bottle Podcast on Apple Milk Bottle Podcast on Spotify...
Oct 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 103
Today, we're thrilled to have Harry Willis, the visionary behind the revolutionary Relo app, joining us for an enlightening conversation. In this episode, we'll explore the journey of Relo, a game-changing application that has transformed how businesses connect with their customers in the digital age. Harry will share the inspiration behind Relo, the challenges faced during its development, and how it's setting new standards in customer engagement and loyalty. Links/trial details below Relo offe...
Feb 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 102
Marcus Seoighe, hailing from Galway, serves as the CEO of Clean Canvas, one of the most prominent Shopify theme developers on the planet. With more than a decade of experience, Clean Canvas specialises in crafting high-quality Shopify themes and remains one of the top-selling theme creators in the Shopify Theme Store. Marcus spent over 6 years as a Senior Theme Partnerships Manager at Shopify so he knows themes better than anyone.... The first ten people to purchase one of Clean Canvas's themes ...
Dec 12, 2023•39 min•Ep. 101
For our 100th episode, we chat with DP Fitzgerald and Matthew Gavin from Mycel, a Dublin-based performance marketing agency with a focus on TikTok. They share their insights on the evolution of TikTok, its impact on digital marketing, and how businesses can harness the power of this platform to connect with their audience in creative ways. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Mycel Mycel LinkedIn Matthew Gavin LinkedIn DP Fitzgeral...
Nov 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 100
In August 2019, we had the pleasure of hosting Kurt Elster, the renowned Shopify expert based in Chicago and the host of the highly acclaimed Shopify podcast, 'The Unofficial Shopify Podcast', on Episode 13 of our show. Kurt's expertise in the world of Shopify is second to none, and he's had the privilege of working with fascinating clients, including the legendary Jay Leno. Tune in to this episode as Kurt takes us on a captivating journey through his path to e-commerce, his discovery of Shopify...
Oct 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 99
Gavin Ballard is a long-time friend of the team at Milk Bottle. He's the mastermind behind Disco Labs, a pioneering firm dedicated to crafting software that empowers Shopify stores. Not only has Gavin penned 'The Definitive Guide to Shopify Themes,' but he's also one of the most respected Shopify technical architects in the Shopify ecosystem. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Submarine Submarine LinkedIn Disco Labs...
Sep 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 98
In today's episode, we're talking to Michael Storan and Ian Madigan from Dataships. Dataships helps eCommerce businesses optimise their email marketing consent collection for growth and compliance. Michael and Ian have a combined experience of over 20 years in the data analytics industry. Keith chats about how Dataships works, the benefits of using Dataships, and how businesses can get started with Dataships. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Mi...
Sep 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 97
In September 2022 we chatted to a renowned author and designer from Chicago, Illinois. Through Draft.nu, Nick Disabato applies the best design practice to Shopify stores worldwide. Nick chats about design principles and how he helps stores make more money by teaching them how to make informed, evidence-based design decisions. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Our site: https://draft.nu For sub-$1M stores, get a teardown: https:/...
Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 96
MicksGarage.com is an Irish-based eCommerce business that has made a significant impact in the eCommerce sector worldwide and its founders are regarded as eCommerce pioneers. Co-founder Ciaran Crean who joins us today, hails from the west of Ireland and has charted an inspiring journey in the world of eCommerce. From modest roots, Micksgarage.com has blossomed into one of Europe's top online marketplaces for car parts and accessories. But today, our conversation will revolve around Ciaran's newe...
Aug 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 95
Luke Carthy is renowned for his expertise in driving double, even triple-digit growth for e-commerce brands. His keen understanding of the digital landscape and his innovative approach to conversion rate optimisation (CRO) have made him a sought-after name in the industry. Today, we have the privilege of delving into Luke's journey. We'll learn about his experiences, his strategies and his unique perspective on e-commerce growth. We'll discuss how he helps brands maximise their earning potential...
Jul 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 94
Join us as we sit down with Leigh Marcum Phelps, a prominent figure in the world of SMS marketing and customer engagement. Leigh is a senior manager at Attentive, a leading SMS provider that revolutionises the way eCommerce brands connect with their customers. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle Labs Milk Bottle on Twitter Attentive Attentive IG Astrid & Miyu The INKEY List...
Jun 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 93
Kausambi Manjita is an award-winning founder and serial product builder based in Bangalore. As the current CPO of Mason, Kausambi discusses the use of AI to generate sales in your eCommerce store. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle Labs Milk Bottle on Twitter Mason Mason on Twitter...
Jun 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 92
We are thrilled to have Callum McKeefery as our guest. Callum is the CEO and founder of Reviews.io, a widely used eCommerce reviews app that can be integrated into all platforms. But he's not just a successful SAS entrepreneur - Callum is also a proud father, a local employer in Leicester, UK, and a man on a mission to find cures for rare mitochondrial diseases. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle Labs Milk Bottle on Twitter Reviews.io...
May 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 91
Let's listen to the career journeys of three women who have made an impact in the Shopify ecosystem. Anne Thomas, co-founder of the Design Packs app, helps merchants extend their theme's functionality by adding new sections and page templates. Lisa Popovici, a former med student, founded Cartloop, a collaborative SMS marketing platform, and has built a global customer base. Shauna Moran, founder of Operate Remote, is a qualified coach and consultant specialising in remote working. With remote wo...
May 09, 2023•18 min•Ep. 90
We're thrilled to have Gaby Yitzhaek Tegen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Smartrr, on the show. We dive into Smartrr's subscription offering and Gaby shares her history, how Smartrr got started and why Smartrr is a revenue game-changer for Shopify merchants. Businesses given a special mention by Gaby in the podcast are Jolie and Remi. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Smartrr Smartrr Twitter...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 89
Let's listen back to how these 3 successful entrepreneurs got started. Louise Stokes, a talented jewellery designer and businesswoman, shares her journey from New York intern to top of the jewellery scene in Ireland. The owner of Meaghers Pharmacy Group, Oonagh O'Hagan, who established the brand as a destination for health, beauty and wellbeing, is also featured. Lastly, Laura Dowling, the founder and CEO of FabÜ Wellness, a nutritional supplement company, shares her journey from the health and ...
Apr 06, 2023•17 min•Ep. 88
In early 2021, I conducted an interview with Shane Byrne, who was then serving as Head of Marketing at Fresh the Good Food Market. During the interview, Shane shared an inspiring story about how Fresh successfully transitioned to an online presence in a short amount of time using Shopify. This particular episode turned out to be one of the most popular downloads in 2021. Although Shane has since moved on from his position, his story continues to be one of our favourites. Sponsored by: Zapiet The...
Mar 23, 2023•37 min•Ep. 87
Thomas Gleeson is the founder of StoreHero.ai, a powerful Shopify dashboarding tool offering a unified e-commerce analytics platform for Shopify merchants. It provides Shopify merchants with the clarity they need to optimise their operations and drive margin-based growth. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs StoreHero.ai StoreHero LinkedIn...
Mar 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 86
Today, we are thrilled to have guest Alan Gormley, the founder of Shopbox.ai, a cutting-edge platform that helps online retailers enhance customer experience and boost revenue effortlessly. Shopbox.ai uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine-learning algorithms to match shoppers with the products they'll love based on their interests and browsing behaviour. The result is a personalised shopping experience that keeps customers engaged, increases their satisfaction and drives sales. Spons...
Feb 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 85
Klara O’Leary is the founder of Shopify online-based business Care Box Collection. Care Box Collection is an Irish gift company that provides meaningful and affordable online, retail and corporate clients across Ireland, the UK and the EU - and it is built on Shopify. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Care Box Collection Care Box Collection Instagram...
Feb 07, 2023•34 min•Ep. 84
Mike Potter (Rewind.com), Jay Myers (Bold Commerce) & Björn Forsberg (FORSBERG+two) are the first entrepreneurs to have noticed the opportunity as a Shopify app developer. Each has built some of the most successful apps in Shopify and across the wider eCommerce space. In this episode, Keith shares excerpts from their previous interviews where they tell us how they got started. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.com Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Bold Commerce...
Jan 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 83
Keith chats to Ronan Murphy, a conversational commerce champion and co-founder and CEO of Irish c-commerce start-up, Cloda.io. Ronan explains how Cloda connects WhatsApp to access easy repeat sales on your e-commerce store. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Cloda.io Cloda LinkedIn Cloda Twitter...
Jan 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 82
Niamh Tallon is the founder of HerSport.ie, a concept developed after seeing the disparity between the media coverage of female and male athletes. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs HerSport.ie HerSport Twitter HerSport Instagram...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 81
Fran Quilty is a former Accenture data analyst, now serial entrepreneur with a focus on businesses serving the eCommerce sector over the past four years. One of which, revenue-based financing business Wayflyer, achieved unicorn status in just over two years. He is on a mission to make data analytics accessible to eCommerce companies of all sizes. Conjura works with many scale-up and mid-tier eCommerce operators in the UK, Europe and the US. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io ...
Nov 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 80
Louise Stokes is the founder of Loulerie, a boutique jewellery store situated in Dublin's city centre, which is run 100% on Shopify & Shopify POS. Louise joins Keith for a second time to discuss her business and the challenges over the past two years since they last spoke. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Loulerie Loulerie Instagram...
Nov 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 79
Tommy Kearns is a commercial and technology leader and the current CEO and co-founder of Xtremepush, a digital engagement, data and personalisation platform that can easily be integrated into Shopify, Salesforce and Magento, to name but a few. Keith digs a little deeper into the origins of this Irish-based engagement platform. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs Xtremepush Xtremepush Twitter...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 78
Keith interviews Doug Franklin, the CEO of Penny Black, a customer experience platform that allows eCommerce store owners to create a unique unboxing experience, essentially turning your packaging into smart packaging for your commerce store. Sponsored by: Zapiet The Point of Sale Store Rewind.io Links: Milk Bottle on Twitter Milk Bottle Labs PennyBlack.io Penny Black LinkedIn...
Oct 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 77
