DTC POD is a podcast about all things direct to consumer. We cover everything for starting, growing, and optimizing eCommerce stores and DTC (or D2C) brands. We talk with founders, marketers, platforms, creators and marketing & growth agencies to cover topics like brand building, social media, influencer marketing, website conversion, paid media, Facebook ads, consumer trends, email marketing, and more. If you're interested in the stories behind your favorite consumer brands, this podcast is ...
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Underneath it all, all most of us want is to live happier. We just have our own negative beliefs and behaviours keeping us stuck. In this podcast, we shine a light on some of those behaviours, emotions, and beliefs, and how we can free ourselves from them. Lynda is a Life and Neuroscience Coach, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, and a Rapid Transformation Therapist who specialises in working with anxiety, stress and addictions. www.yourgifttoyou.com
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The people and ideas that are shaping our patterns of consumption for the better. Hosted by Stephan Ango, co-founder of Lumi.com
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#357 - Product First, Creator Second: How 1Up Candy Hit $10M in 10 Months feat. VOID CEO Chris Koch
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43:45Chris Koch is the founder and CEO of VO/D, a venture studio that partners with massive talent celebrities to build enduring CPG brands across DTC, e-commerce, and retail. With a background in sports, investment banking, and talent management, Chris brings deep experience in identifying consumer needs, pairing them with the right creators, and execu…
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#356 - 0 to $50M in 24 Months: The Explosive Growth Story of BRĒZ feat. CEO Aaron Nosbisch
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48:16Aaron Nosbisch is the founder and CEO of BRĒZ, a cannabis social tonic beverage designed as an alcohol alternative that offers a euphoric, feel-good effect without the downsides of alcohol. He built his expertise in e-commerce from an early age, launching multiple internet brands and scaling previous ventures like MONQ (portable aromatherapy diffus…
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#355 - The Truth About Scaling on Facebook: Lessons from $150M in Ad Spend
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40:00Marin Ištvanić is a partner at Inspire Brands, a boutique agency focused on paid social ads, primarily on Facebook and Instagram. He has personally spent over $150 million on Facebook ads for clients and internal brands, successfully scaling Inspire's own brand to $30 million in revenue by their third year. In this episode of DTC Pod, Marin shares …
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#354 - Tariffs, Duty Drawbacks, and Building a Bulletproof Supply Chain Strategy feat. Justin Sherlock
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55:48Justin Sherlock is the co-founder and CEO of Caspian, an AI-native duty drawback platform designed to help brands navigate complex global trade and tariff environments. Prior to Caspian, Justin gained deep experience in finance and logistics at Flexport, where he led Flexport Capital, and previously had several years experience in private equity. I…
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On this week’s podcast I share my personal money story. I open up about my falls and failures, the reality of where I am now, and how I’m going to get to where I want to be.By Lynda Emmett
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This week we dive into my experience with perimenopause and the emotional, mental and physical changes we as women have to navigate.By Lynda Emmett
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#353 - Meta Ad Secrets: How Top DTC Brands Spend $300K/Month Profitably
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46:17Peter Czepiga is the founder of Flighted, an agency that helps DTC brands profitably scale their advertising on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Google. He also runs his own brand, Ando. Flighted has worked with some of the most popular DTC brands spending between $50-300k per month on ads. In this episode of DTC Pod, Peter shares his strategies fo…
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On this week’s podcast as a 46 year old Irish woman, I want to share my point of view on the reality on what is happening in the Ireland of today.By Lynda Emmett
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This week we dive into identity. your identity is the most powerful force shape in your life. To achieve all you want to achieve, you need become unattached to the limits of your identity. This is a part of our purpose in our lives to shift beyond our limits.By Lynda Emmett
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On this week’s podcast we talk about our inner critic and how it can keep us frozen in fear and anxiety. An unchecked or unhealed inner critic can stunt our growth and expansion along with our health and wellbeing.By Lynda Emmett
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#352 - Building a Profitable Timeless Brand: 20 Years, 8 Figures, 100% Bootstrapped with Parker Thatch
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49:59Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are the co-founders of Parker Thatch, a luxury handbag and accessories brand they bootstrapped to 8-figures over the course of 20 years. Matt’s expertise spans tech, design, and marketing, while Irene brings deep fashion industry knowledge from working with powerhouse brands like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. In this e…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into how we can use conscious thinking to transform our dreams into reality.By Lynda Emmett
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#351 - The Content Strategy That Took Nectar Hard Seltzer to $5M+ in Revenue
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54:29Caleb Alvarez is the founder of Shadow Light Studios, an agency specializing in high-converting paid and organic content. He has worked with major consumer brands like Monster Energy, Snapchat, and Samsung, as well as influencers like Tony Hawk, Logan Paul, Ice Cube, and many more. In this episode of DTC Pod, Caleb breaks down how founders can crea…
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On this week’s podcast we chat about the enemy that is the comfort zone - the comfort zone stops us from living our lives, how we want to live it, achieving all the dreams and goals we want to achieve. Tune in to get the tools to dismantle the comfort zone.By Lynda Emmett
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We’re kicking off the New Year by diving into how you can designing the pathway to manifest all that you want to create in your life in 2025!By Lynda Emmett
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#350 - Inside Night Ventures: The Fund Behind Internet’s Top 1% Creators (Mr Beast, Kai Cenat, Hasan Piker)
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45:00Ben Matthews is a general partner at Night Ventures, an early-stage consumer VC fund, focused on culture, community, and creators. They have partnered with some of the most famous people on the internet including Mr. Beast, Kai Cenat, and Hasan Piker. In this episode of DTC Pod, Ben and Blaine discuss: Lessons from incubating and investing in early…
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On this week’s episode we have created a bespoke guided meditation for you that allows you to release all you want to let go of, to create space within for all we want to invite in. For this episode, we’ve gifted you this meditation to support you navigating your emotions at this time of year.By Lynda Emmett
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#349 - Between Trends and Timelessness: The Antara Approach to Building Strong Brands from the Outside In
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35:45Isabel Mendez is the founder and design director at Antara Studio, an award-winning full-service design partner for purpose-driven brands. With a focus on brand, content, and design, Isabel and her team help companies create cohesive and emotionally resonant identities across all touchpoints. In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine and Isabel discuss: T…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into the realm of spitriqyuality vs. Collective religion. We look at the importance of connecting inwardly and the impact that this has not only across our own lives, but globally.By Lynda Emmett
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#348 - Storytelling Across Screens: The New Rules of Brand Building
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38:35John Sampogna is the co-founder and CEO of Wondersauce, a modern advertising agency that specializes in brand storytelling, paid media, e-commerce, and digital experiences. In this episode of DTC Pod, John discusses brand storytelling strategies across all sorts of media channels. He shares insights on crafting impactful campaigns and tips for find…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into the impact that emotional eating has on our mental and emotional health. We can get caught in a self defeating cycle leaving us feeling powerless and out of control. Tune in to learn how to break that cycle.By Lynda Emmett
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#347 - Shading the Future: Inside Everhem’s Rise in Custom Window Treatments
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43:46Haley Weidenbaum is the CEO and co-founder of Everhem, a DTC company specializing in custom window treatments, including shades and drapery. In this episode of DTC Pod, Haley discusses the strategies that have helped Everhem grow and differentiate itself in the market. She discusses the challenges of online shopping for custom products and how Ever…
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On this week’s podcast we chat about the madness that is Christmas - stepping off the rollercoaster and creating the Christmas that lights you up just like the ones on your tree!By Lynda Emmett
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#346 - Scaling Sourdough: How Wildgrain Baked Up 80K+ Subscribers
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39:58Ismail Salhi is the co-founder and CEO of Wildgrain, a fast-growing DTC subscription service that delivers artisanal breads, pastries, and pasta directly to customers' doorsteps. In this episode of DTC Pod, Ismail shares his journey of rapidly scaling Wildgrain to over 80,000 subscribers since launching during the pandemic in 2020. He shares the ke…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into how to break away from the collective ego and how we are so heavily influence by what we observed from the external environment. We have a choice to be apart of the collective ego or the conscience awakening.
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#345 - Financial Foundations for DTC Success: What E-commerce Founders Need to Know About Tax and Accounting
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48:53Christian Rivera is the founder of The Ecommerce Accountants, a firm that specializes in tax, accounting, and business structuring for e-commerce companies. Their clients include social media marketing agencies, dropshippers, digital marketers, Amazon automation, Amazon FBA, and internet coaches/gurus. In this episode of the DTC POD, Christian expl…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to look at how to how to create healthy relationships - what they are built on, and how to align your relationships with all the ingredients you need to thrive.By Lynda Emmett
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#344 - David Protein’s $1,000,000 Week Launch with Cofounder Zach Ranen
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51:26Zach Ranen is the co-founder of David, a protein bar brand which disrupted the market with 50% more calories from protein than any other bar and a groundbreaking dollar-to-protein ratio. In this episode of the DTC POD, Zach shares David's pre-launch and launch strategies, leading to 1M+ dollars in sales in the first week. This includes engaging wit…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into the impact anxiety has when is gets into the driving seat of your life, and tools and tips that we can use to open the door and push it out.By Lynda Emmett
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On this week’s podcast I chat to all about the transformation and power of Fire Walking - how it impacted my life, and what it can do to change the course of your journey.By Lynda Emmett
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into pleasure and how we can use pleasure to not only to feel good but to achieve our dreams, goals and desires.By Lynda Emmett
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#343 - The ‘Clean Caffeine’ Revolution: How Plant Press is Energizing the Beverage Aisle
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34:56Ariana Farahani is the founder and CEO of Plant Press, a fast-growing functional beverage brand offering a healthier alternative to traditional energy drinks. In this episode of DTC Pod, Ariana shares her journey of developing Plant Press from a homemade recipe to a nationally distributed product. She discusses the importance of gathering consumer …
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Welcome back noodles! On this week’s episode we’re going to look at body shaming. How cruel it is, the damage it does, and how we can change and feel empowered in the beauty in all that we are.By Lynda Emmett
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#342 - Google Ads for Growth: How to Build, Test, and Scale Campaigns
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38:07Shri Kanase is the founder of Yoru Marketing, a boutique agency that specializes in Google Ads for e-commerce brands. Prior to this, he successfully scaled his e-commerce brands to over $3.5 million in four years. With extensive first hand experience, Shri has guided 23,000+ store owners via his YouTube channel and established one of the fastest-gr…
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#341 - Amazon DSP Advertising: What Every Brand Needs to Know
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31:19Sam Lee is the Vice President of Amazon DSP at Trivium, a full-service Amazon agency. With a background spanning Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Amazon PPC, Sam has developed deep expertise in Amazon DSP and has successfully managed advertising for over 200 brands. In this episode of DTC Pod, Sam provides a comprehensive overview of Amazon DSP, its f…
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#340 - AI Meets Skincare: Unicorn Beauty Powerhouse Dermalogica’s Formula for Global Success
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37:47Aurelian Lis is the CEO of Dermalogica, a global skincare brand rooted in skin treatment expertise. With a background in atomic physics, laser optics, and extensive experience in the cosmetics industry, Aurelian has led Dermalogica to significant growth and innovation since taking the helm post-acquisition by Unilever. In this episode of DTC Pod, A…
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#339 - The Zen of Branding and Growth: How Recess Became the Chill Generation’s Go-To Beverage
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36:19Benjamin Witte is the founder and CEO of Recess, a beverage brand focused on creating products that promote relaxation and mental wellness. Inspired by the rise of functional ingredients like CBD, nootropics, and adaptogenic herbs, Benjamin saw an opportunity to pioneer a category of beverages that could help people unwind in a healthy way. In this…
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#338 - Growth Strategies from Co-founder of Unicorn Ro
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50:37Rob Schutz is the co-founder of the unicorn Ro, a healthcare company that initially offered ED medications and later expanded into other products and services for sexual health, weight loss, fertility, hair, and skin. Prior to Ro, Rob was instrumental in the exponential growth of BARK/BarkBox, a now prominent subscription service for dog products. …
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#337 - From Amazon to TikTok: Navigating the Next E-Commerce Frontier
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34:05Mina Elias is a multiple 7-figure seller in the supplement industry, investor, Amazon PPC expert, and founder of Trivium Group, a full-service Amazon agency. With his extensive experience in helping brands thrive on Amazon, Mina brings valuable insights to the conversation around expanding to emerging platforms like TikTok Shop and navigating the e…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to shine a light on our relationship with money and the impact it has on what we allow ourselves to have and how we live each day.By Lynda Emmett
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#336 - Crowdsource Everything: How GORGIE Built a Brand with Community Power
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34:23Michelle Cordeiro Grant is an accomplished entrepreneur with a passion for creating innovative, community-based businesses. In 2016, she founded the intimates brand LIVELY and sold it three years later for $105 million. Following this successful exit, she pivoted to her next venture: GORGIE, a wellness energy drink. In this episode of DTC Pod, Mich…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to look at addiction. What keeps us going back to something that we know is poisoning us from the inside out. It its only in shining a light on the roots of addiction that we can pull them up and plant anew.By Lynda Emmett
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#335 - Affiliate Marketing 2.0: Trends, Tools, and Tactics for E-commerce Success
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35:11Noah Tucker is the founder of Social Snowball, an automated affiliate and referral marketing platform for e-commerce that drives significant revenue for over 2,000 brands, including Solawave, Obvi, and Javy Coffee. In this episode of the DTC POD, Noah shares powerful strategies for brands to supercharge their affiliate programs and drive significan…
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On this week’s episode we’re going to dive into our emotions. And in the allowance of feeling of our emotions, they allow us to deal with what’s oppressed and heal from the conditions that caused us to suppressed them to begin with.By Lynda Emmett
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#334 - The Fabric of a Brand: Hedley & Bennett’s Founder on Community, Finance, and Growth
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37:29Ellen Marie Bennett is the founder and chief brand officer of Hedley & Bennett, a culinary lifestyle brand that started as a B2B company, offering high-quality aprons to professional chefs, and later expanded both its product line (to include other kitchen items) and customer base (now largely DTC). In this episode of DTC Pod, Ellen shares her jour…
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On this weeks podcast I open up with my own struggles with anxiety - the dark path it led me down and the healing journey I embarked on. I hope sharing my journey will help others navigate theirs. Disclaimer: This episode includes topics of mental health issues and miscarriage.By Lynda Emmett
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#333 - Investing in Organic Growth: Why, When & How with SEO Expert Josh Piepmeier
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38:17Josh Piepmeier helps challenger brands outperform their fiercest competitors by targeting the highest-volume, most profitable keywords in their industry. With his company Meriwether, he crafts strategic SEO campaigns that drive immediate profits and build long-term, sustainable growth. Josh’s SEO approach has successfully gone head-to-head with gia…
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On this week's episode we’re going to dive into our insecurities. Insecurities are something that we all struggle with at some point in our lives. But depending on the depth of them, they can stop us allowing ourselves live the life that we want. Tune in to learn how to transform yours.By Lynda Emmett
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#332 - Amazon Growth Tips from a Multi 7-Figure Seller: How to Increase Traffic, Clicks, and Conversions
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55:30Mina Elias is a multiple 7-figure Amazon FBA seller and renowned PPC expert. He is also the founder of Trivium Group, a company that helps brands navigate and dominate the Amazon marketplace. In this episode of DTC Pod, Mina details a holistic approach to enhancing the presence and profitability of any brand on Amazon, focusing on three pillars: tr…
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On this week's episode we’re going to look at the emotion of ‘Pride’, which is known as one of the self-conscious emotions. Depending on the type of pride we hold, it can be really empowering or massively destructive.By Lynda Emmett
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