Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast

Claus Lauter

If you sell online, run a DTC brand, or plan to launch an online store — we break down the sales and marketing strategies top ecommerce brands use to grow fast.If you’re asking yourself, “What do top online stores know that I don’t?” then this show is for you. You'll learn how successful ecommerce operators and marketers think, test, and scale — and get insider marketing and sales tactics to grow revenue faster. You'll discover what’s working in 2026 to sell on Amazon, Shopify, and beyond, with insights on apps, MarTech, DTC, B2B, social media, paid ads, AI, dropshipping, and more. We focus on the tools and techniques that actually move the needle. With 500+ free episodes, the Ecommerce Coffee Break is your practical, no-fluff podcast for staying ahead in e-commerce.🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes every week. Trusted by 35,000+ online sellers and ecommerce operators. Subscribe now and become a smarter online seller today.

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Jun 7, 2023 • 20min

Create Subscriptions for Shopify to Transform One-time Buyers into Brand Champions | #191 Gaby Tegen

In this episode, we sit down with Gaby Tegen, founder & CEO of Smartrr.com, for an insightful conversation about unleashing the true power of customer relationships through subscriptions and a purpose-built app aimed at maximizing lifetime value.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to increase your customer lifetime value through subscriptionsHow to keep customers engaged and stay within the subscriptionAnalytics to monitor subscriber managementThe biggest mistakes merchants make when it comes to subscription offersReasons why customers cancel subscriptionsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://smartrr.com/productShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/smartrrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartrrapp/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3IHJKQu Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on InstagramI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

May 24, 2023 • 20min

New Marketing Strategy for Shopify (Direct Mail) | #190 Michael Epstein

This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Michael Epstein, Co-CEO and CMO of postpilot.com. We discuss how direct mail is making a comeback and why you should use it as a marketing strategy to boost your sales.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:The marketing channel with a response rate 28 times higher than any other channelUnderstanding Direct Mail: Formats and DeliveryEffective marketing promotions and strategies for Direct MailDesigning a successful postcard campaignThe value of hand-written postcardsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.postpilot.com/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/postpilotLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/postpilot/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/45FESoW Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on InstagramI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

May 24, 2023 • 23min

Ultrafast Order Fulfillment for Ecommerce Companies | #189 Manish Chowdhary

This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Manish Chowdhary, founder and CEO of Cahoot.ai. In our discussion, we explore the potential of a peer-to-peer order fulfillment network in empowering merchants to provide profitable nationwide free shipping options to customers within one or two days.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How do merchants encounter and overcome the biggest obstacles and mistakes in shipping and order fulfillmentWhy is multi-channel fulfillment important, and how does it workWhat are the top three factors merchants should consider when searching for a 3PL companyHow much data is necessary to determine the optimal distribution of stock across different warehousesWhat are the differences between a traditional or standard 3PLLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.cahoot.ai/Shopify App Store: https://www.cahoot.ai/order-fulfillment-integration-partners/shopify-order-fulfillment-services-how-to-free-shipping/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-chowdhary/Get access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3MTeyjx Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on InstagramI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

May 20, 2023 • 23min

AI Marketing Manager App for Your Shopify Store: Boost Sales and Save Time | #188 Seamas Egan

In this episode you discover how AI can streamline your store marketing efforts, allowing you to save valuable time and focus on other aspects of your business. Guest on the show is Seamas Egan, founder & CEO of tinyeinstein.ai.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:How to compete with the big brands with just a small budget and AIHow to save time, with AI managing your email automation and campaignsHow AI can be utilized to cut down on expenses in your business operationsHow AI can manage your whole store in the backgroundWhat tinyEinstein is about and how it helps youLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.tinyeinstein.ai/Shopify App store: https://apps.shopify.com/tinyeinstein-ai-marketingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tinyeinsteinaiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinyeinstein_aiInstagram: https://instagram.com/tinyeinstein_aiGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/3MmIh34 Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on InstagramI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

May 17, 2023 • 19min

Boost Repeat Purchases by Avoiding 5 Loyalty Program Mistakes | #187 Dastan Chikeev

In this Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast episode, Dastan Chikeev from growave.io shares insights on avoiding 5 loyalty program mistakes to drive repeat purchases.On the Show Today You’ll Learn:Five mistakes that merchants make when it comes to loyalty programsThe Value of Rewards. What does it mean and how does it workHow to implement a successful loyalty programHow to take advantage of email notificationsLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.growave.io/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/growaveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-chikeev/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowaveGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page at https://bit.ly/435EyNQ Episode SponsorFor inquiries about becoming a guest or sponsoring the podcast, email claus@clauslauter.com.Subscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon Music/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google PodcastSubscribe today so you don't miss an episode!By rating and reviewing the show in the app that you are listening to, you will enable us to invite bigger and more impactful guests.Tag the podcast on InstagramI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

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Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast

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10 Ways to Streamline and Automate Your Shopify Business | #196: Joe Lannen

How To Say Goodbye To Your Bookkeeping Hassles | #195 Nathan Hirsch

The Top Ecommerce Trends to Boost Your Shopify Store | #194 David Conforti