Ecommerce Coffee Break - Mastering eCommerce, Made Easy

By: Marketing and DTC Strategies for Amazon Shopify and more.
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  • Summary

  • Creating an online store is easy — but standing out and growing takes strategy. This podcast delivers proven tools, tips, and strategies to help you succeed on platforms like Amazon, Shopify, and more.


    Hear from top eCommerce experts and founders sharing what works now to grow your business.


    From marketing and AI to DTC and sales, we cover everything you need to boost revenue and scale your brand.


    Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, our 390+ episodes provide the roadmap to your eCommerce success.


    Some examples:

    ✨ Mastering paid ads (Meta/Google), social media marketing, email marketing
    ✨ Selecting the best apps & marketing tech for your needs
    ✨ Optimizing your store for higher conversion rates
    ✨ Scaling your ecommerce business with minimum effort
    ✨ Improving productivity and profitability


    🎧 Short episodes, ideal for listening on the go. New episodes are released each week.


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Episodes
  • How Peer-to-peer Returns Help You Dramatically Reduce Shipping Costs — Manish Chowdhary | How AI Ensures Smooth Product Returns, Why Apparel Brands Win With Fewer Returns, Better Cash Flow For DTC Brands, Why Peer-to-peer Returns Cut Costs By 64% (#362)

    How Peer-to-peer Returns Help You Dramatically Reduce Shipping Costs — Manish Chowdhary | How AI Ensures Smooth Product Returns, Why Apparel Brands Win With Fewer Returns, Better Cash Flow For DTC Brands, Why Peer-to-peer Returns Cut Costs By 64% (#362)
    Jan 8 2025

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    In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break, host Claus Lauter welcomes Manish Chowdhary, Founder and CEO of Cahoot.ai, the world’s first peer-to-peer order fulfillment network.

    Manish shares insights on an innovative approach to returns that saves brands money, reduces environmental impact, and improves customer satisfaction. Learn how this groundbreaking solution is reshaping eCommerce logistics and profitability.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Why peer-to-peer returns slash shipping costs by 64%.
    • How bypassing warehouses accelerates return processing by 4x.
    • What apparel brands gain with reduced return rates and faster restocking.
    • Why eco-conscious customers prefer brands with reduced carbon emissions.
    • How AI verifies product conditions for seamless peer-to-peer returns.
    • What real-time inventory updates mean for "like new" products.
    • Why cashback incentives boost buyer and seller satisfaction.
    • How peer-to-peer returns improve cash flow for DTC brands.
    • What industries benefit most from this return model beyond apparel.
    • Why this innovation is a game-changer for profitability in 2025.
    • How early adopters get special pricing and waived fees ($1M+ GMV)

    Links & Resources

    Website: https://www.cahoot.ai/
    Shopify App Store: https://pages.cahoot.ai/cahoot-peer-to-peer-returns/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-chowdhary/

    Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at
    https://tinyurl.com/a49pyyn8


    MORE RESOURCES

    Download the Ecommerce Conversion Handbook for store optimization tips at https://tinyurl.com/CRO-ebook

    Best Apps to Grow Your eCommerce Store: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/best-shopify-marketing-tools-recommendations/

    Become a smarter online seller in just 7 minutes
    Our free newsletter is your shortcut to ecommerce success. Every Thursday. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com

    Rate, Review & Follow
    Enjoying this episode? Help others like you by rating and reviewing my show on Apple Podcasts. Rate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422

    And if you haven’t yet, follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I’m adding. Don’t miss out—hit that follow button now!



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  • Profit-Boosting Merchandising Strategies for Growth — Daniel Gurevitch | How Smart Merchandising Drives Growth, Why Bestseller Metrics Can Mislead Decisions, How Smart Widgets Improve Recommendations, How Shopify Stores Manage Large Catalogs (#361)

    Profit-Boosting Merchandising Strategies for Growth — Daniel Gurevitch | How Smart Merchandising Drives Growth, Why Bestseller Metrics Can Mislead Decisions, How Smart Widgets Improve Recommendations, How Shopify Stores Manage Large Catalogs (#361)
    Jan 6 2025

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    Discover how to make product discovery effortless for your customers and maximize profitability in your store.

    On this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, host Claus Lauter chats with Daniel Gurevitch, Co-founder and CEO of Kimonix, about strategies for collection management, product sorting, and profit-driven merchandising.

    With insights drawn from Daniel’s extensive experience in eCommerce consulting, you’ll learn practical tactics to optimize inventory, reduce slow movers, and enhance customer experience using data-driven solutions.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Why focusing only on bestsellers hurts profits - The 80/20 rule pitfall in ecommerce
    • How to balance bestsellers with slow inventory - Smart merchandising strategies revealed
    • What 70+ data points tell about product success - Beyond basic sales metrics
    • How AI manages collections automatically - Balancing new, best, and slow movers
    • Why traditional bestseller metrics mislead - The marketing spend impact
    • What true collection analytics reveal - Understanding real product performance
    • How smart widgets boost recommendations - Mixing personalization with inventory
    • Why inventory health matters - Using data to make promotion decisions
    • How Shopify Plus stores optimize collections - Implementation for 150+ product catalogs

    Links & Resources

    Website: https://www.kimonix.com/
    Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/kimonix
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimonix/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gurevitch/

    Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at
    https://tinyurl.com/rfcy2tnx

    MORE RESOURCES

    Download the Ecommerce Conversion Handbook for store optimization tips at https://tinyurl.com/CRO-ebook

    Best Apps to Grow Your eCommerce Store: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/best-shopify-marketing-tools-recommendations/

    Become a smarter online seller in just 7 minutes
    Our free newsletter is your shortcut to ecommerce success. Every Thursday. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com

    Rate, Review & Follow
    Enjoying this episode? Help others like you by rating and reviewing my show on Apple Podcasts. Rate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422

    And if you haven’t yet, follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I’m adding. Don’t miss out—hit that follow button now!



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    21 mins
  • Why PPC Is the Secret to Recovering a Failed Product Launch — Carly McMillen | How PPC uncovers new use cases and audiences, How rebranding boosts product performance, What metrics show a launch isn’t working (#360)

    Why PPC Is the Secret to Recovering a Failed Product Launch — Carly McMillen | How PPC uncovers new use cases and audiences, How rebranding boosts product performance, What metrics show a launch isn’t working (#360)
    Jan 2 2025

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    In this episode of the E-Commerce Coffee Break Podcast, Carly McMillen, co-founder of PPC Farm, unpacks the critical strategies for recovering failed product launches.

    She discusses the world of Amazon advertising, exploring how targeted PPC campaigns can transform struggling products and unlock hidden sales potential for online sellers.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Why understanding your product's unique selling point is crucial for marketing success
    • How PPC campaigns can reveal unexpected use cases and target audiences
    • What Amazon's AI (Rufus) can tell you about your product listing gaps
    • Why sellers should give their product launch at least 90-120 days before declaring failure
    • How rebranding and repositioning can dramatically improve product performance
    • What metrics to analyze when a product launch isn't working
    • Why comprehensive market research precedes successful product launches
    • How agencies like PPC Farm help sellers diagnose and fix marketing challenges
    • What Amazon's changing landscape means for new and existing sellers
    • Why omnichannel presence is more important than ever for e-commerce brands

    Links & Resources

    Website: https://www.ppcfarm.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-mcmillen/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theppcfarm/

    Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at
    https://tinyurl.com/3yxvudf8

    MORE RESOURCES

    Download the Ecommerce Conversion Handbook for store optimization tips at https://tinyurl.com/CRO-ebook

    Best Apps to Grow Your eCommerce Store: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/best-shopify-marketing-tools-recommendations/

    Become a smarter online seller in just 7 minutes
    Our free newsletter is your shortcut to ecommerce success. Every Thursday. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com

    Rate, Review & Follow
    Enjoying this episode? Help others like you by rating and reviewing my show on Apple Podcasts. Rate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422

    And if you haven’t yet, follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I’m adding. Don’t miss out—hit that follow button now!



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