Matt Kostan is the CEO of ProductPinion, and he revolutionizes brand growth through real consumer insights. His platform transforms shopper feedback into sales-driving strategies.

A serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, Matt has scaled multiple seven-figure brands across Amazon, Kickstarter and retail.

From product development to market domination, he is renowned for sharing actionable advice for e-commerce sellers through his engaging talks on world stages.

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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn….

Innovative strategies for e-commerce sellers
Enhancing product listings to improve sales
Importance of consumer insights in e-commerce
The "million-dollar image hack" for product images
Introduction of the AI tool "Variations" for image creation
Utilizing consumer feedback for optimizing listings
The shift towards conversational search queries
Building brand reputation in competitive markets
Effective A/B testing strategies for product listings
Leveraging external press and relationships with journalists for brand visibility

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Matt Kostan, CEO of Product Pinion. They delve into advanced e-commerce strategies to help 6-7 figure business owners scale to 8 figures and beyond. Matt shares actionable insights, including the "million-dollar image hack" for creating standout product images based on competitor analysis. He introduces "Variations," a new AI tool for generating effective Amazon listing images. The discussion emphasizes the importance of consumer feedback, continuous testing, and leveraging AI tools to enhance product visibility and drive sales. This episode is a must-listen for ambitious e-commerce entrepreneurs.

Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:

Action Item #1: Implement the Million-Dollar Image Hack: Focus on creating standout product images by analyzing your competitors and leveraging AI tools for creative differentiation. Test multiple image concepts in a controlled environment to measure click-through rates and select the most effective one for your Amazon listings.

Action Item #2: Leverage Consumer Feedback for Listing Optimization: Collect feedback through customer reviews and surveys to identify relevant keywords and descriptors that resonate with shoppers. Continuously update your product listings to reflect these terms, improving search visibility and relevance.

Action Item #3: Adapt to Conversational Search: Optimize your product titles and descriptions for natural, conversational queries. Use consumer insights to identify commonly used phrases in your niche, and ensure your listings are tailored to the evolving search behavior of shoppers.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Product Pinion
Million Dollar Main Image Matt's ChatGPT Prompt for Main Images
Canva
Google Forms
Helium 10
Jungle Scout
Perplexity
ChatGPT
Wirecutter (New York Times)
Vetted (Forbes)
Underscored (CNN)
Inovio
Descript
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
Alex Moses Podcast
Andrew Sedlak
Dorian Gorski

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This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures.

I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.

I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.

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Josh Hadley 00:00:00 Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Michael Gerber, author of The E-myth, and Stephen Pope from My Amazon Guide. Today, I am speaking with Matt Kostan, the CEO...

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