

eCommerce MasterPlan
Chloë Thomas
Trying to work out how to acquire more customers? Need to improve customer retention? Or just looking for some reassurance you’re on the right track? That’s what the eCommerce MasterPlan is here for. Every week we interview an e-Commerce business person (owner, manager or marketer) with a fascinating insight into successful online retailing. Their business might be a UK mail order retailer, an online-only store from Australia, or a brick and clicks business from the USA – but every one of them is doing something we can all learn from. Many of our guests are using Shopify & Klaviyo, but we also have guests using Wix, Bigcommerce, Woocommerce, Omnisend and Magento. So you're sure to find an episode that directly helps YOU.Listen for advice on what to do next, the reassurance you’re heading in the right direction and all the inspiration you need to grow your eCommerce business without losing your life in the process!
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Jul 18, 2022 • 32min
Linking your offline and online activity for greater sales with Lost and Forged's Doug Heifetz
Doug Heifetz is the artist, owner & metal smith at Lost & Forged, an upcycled jewellery business selling on Shopify, Etsy and at in person shows. Founded in 2016 they now do six figures a year.As well as sharing the story of how he came up with his upcycled jewellery designs, Doug is also sharing lots of tips around blogging, SEO, in person events, email capture and more.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
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Jul 11, 2022 • 34min
Startup manufacturing and cashflow problems, crowdfunding, and organic social with Frankly Delicious
Frank Laws is the director and owner of Frankly Delicious, artisan chocolate makers on a mission to change the world with Chocolate! Founded in 2018, re-launched in 2020 they sell on Shopify, run kickstarters, and last year hit £50k.Yes, we're covering Chocolate 2 weeks running! Why - because these businesses demonstrate just how differently businesses can tackle similar problems.In this episode learn about the ups and downs of startup life, solving cashflow and manufacturing problems AND get some awesome tips on driving sales through organic social media - including TikTok and Reels.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
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Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.
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Jul 4, 2022 • 40min
Story, content and partnerships for growth with James Le Compte from To'ak Chocolate
James Le Compte is the CEO at To'ak Chocolate. A luxury chocolate brand, where sharing the origin story is everything. Founded in 2013, with their first product available in 2014 they are a Shopify merchant, and are growing DTC at 50% year on year.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits
Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info
Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.
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Jun 27, 2022 • 39min
Embedding ethics and sustainability into luxury brand Elvis & Kresse - super inspiring story
This is a must-listen-twice episode.Kresse Wesling CBE is the co-founder at Elvis and Kresse, the designers, manufacturers, and sellers of their range of sustainable and ethically produced luxury accessories and homewares. Founded in 2005 they now sell via Shopify. They donate 50% of their profits to charity – and last year they donated over £100,000 AND saved over 14 tonnes of materials from landfill.Kresse shares the inspiring story of how she has founded and grown Elvis and Kresse to be a successful business, that has inspired many other businesses to do better too.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits
Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info
Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.
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Jun 20, 2022 • 38min
Should "sustainability" be your Number 1 marketing message? With Hugo & Thomas from Canopey
Thomas Panton & Hugo Douglas-Deane are the co-founders at Canopey (which at the time of recording was called Greenr).They’re building the UK’s most accessible and comprehensive sustainable shopping marketplace.We're discussing how they're vetting their products, and LOTS about the best way to win new customers for a sustainable brand (or marketplace!).This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
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Jun 13, 2022 • 36min
Discover the perfect DTC Playbook with DTC veteran Mike Stevens
Mike Stevens is the author of the brand new book “The Direct to Consumer Playbook: The Stories and Strategies of the Brands that Wrote the DTC Rules”.And one could say he was one of the DTC pioneers with 8 years at Innocent Drinks back in the 2000s, and then founding good-for-you confectionery brand Peppersmith which over 10 years he scaled all the way to exit in 2018.Mike now helps start ups and challenger brands scale through various mentoring schemes, as a consultant via Stevens.Earth and via his brand new book!Chloe and Mike discuss the lessons from the 16 case studies he shares, what's core to success in the DTC channel, and tips for success in 2022.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits
Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info
Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.
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Jun 6, 2022 • 33min
Growing a fashion brand to over 7 figures with Charys Caldarella from Styelle Swim
Charys Caldarella is the CEO and founder of Styelle Swim, a sustainable swimwear fashion brand. Founded in 2016 they are now on track to hit €1 million this year. The growth is coming from DTC sales AND their extensive global wholesale network - including marketplaces and retailers like Zalando. We explore how she's achieving all this whilst also making the whole business carbon negative.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits
Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info
Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.
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May 30, 2022 • 34min
Growing a reusables brand to £5m a year with Helen Rankin from Cheeky Wipes, inc Klaviyo tips
Helen Rankin is the founder and general dogsbody at Cheeky Wipes, a simple reusables brand who have been leading the charge since 2008. Selling reusable baby wipes, period products, nappies and more. They’re now a multi awarding winning business with 35 staff, and sales of over £5m a year.We're discussing how she's grown the business, customer service and customer experience, the power of reviews, email marketingand much much more!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
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Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify.
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May 23, 2022 • 33min
The recipe for FAST eCommerce growth with Sara Arthrell from Brightpearl
In this episode… we’re doing something a little different- I don’t have a retailer for you this week, instead my guest is sharing the lessons from the Brightpearl Lightning 50 list. Where they’ve not only identified the fastest growth eCommerce stores – they’ve also looked across them to find what they have in common.So you can think of this as the episode where we share the recipe for fast eCommerce growth.My guest is Sara Arthrell, the CMO at Brightpearl, and she’s joining us to share the insights from the Brightpearl Lightning 50 report that you can all use to fast track the growth in your eCommerce store.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits
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May 16, 2022 • 38min
Going from ZERO to £200k sales on Shopify & Klaviyo in 8 weeks with Rob from The Moon Phase Studio
Rob Harrison-Plastow is the Chief Marketing Officer of eCommerce store The Moon Phase Studio. The studio exists to empower its customers to become more attuned to the moon through art, books, and rituals. It was founded in November 2020 and they went from zero to £200k sales in just 8 weeks! Listen to hear tips on how constraint creates creativity Facebook Ads SEO, CRO, and customer research!Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comCheck out Brightpearl https://ecmp.info/brightpearlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/---
Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits
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