Best Dtc Newsletter And Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: The Math Behind Influence and Why Most Influencer Marketing Fails with Yash Chavan from SARAL 30:06

14h ago30:06

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this Bonus episode of the DTC Podcast, we welcome back Yash Chavan, Founder & CEO of SARAL, the platform helping DTC brands turn influencer marketing into a structured, scalable growth engine. If your current strategy feels like influencer roulette, this episode offers a smarter way. 🔗 Tr…

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The $30K+ Monthly SEO Strategy: How Plugin AI Gets Shopify Stores Ranking in ChatGPT & Google's AI Results 47:01

18h ago47:01

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Today's episode pulls back the curtain on one of the highest ROI strategies for Shopify brands: AI-powered SEO and organic growth. If you're watching 98% of your paid traffic slip away before converting while acquisition costs keep climbing, this episode is your wake-up call. We're diving into the new playbook for driving organic reach that actuall…

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Ep 535: Ashvin Melwani On How Obvi Fixed Meta Pixel Poisoning and Recovered Ad Performance 38:23

3d ago38:23

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Ash Melwani, co-founder and CMO of Obvi, to unpack how the brand rebuilt its Meta ad infrastructure after being flagged under Meta’s health and wellness restrictions—crippling performance overnight. Ash shares how Obvi reversed the damage,…

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Ep 534: Google’s 90% “New Customer” Illusion: How To See What Your Ads Are Really Doing | AKNF 23:47

5d ago23:47

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup If Google Ads tells you 90% of your conversions are from new customers—you’re probably being misled. In this episode, Eric sits down with Pilothouse’s Dougie, who exposes one of the biggest attribution errors in digital marketing: Google’s cookie‑based misreporting that makes you believe you…

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Why Unilever Moved 50% Of Ad Budget To Micro-Influencers (And How Shopify Brands Can Copy This) 52:44

9d ago52:44

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Today, we're diving into one of the most powerful—yet often misunderstood—strategies for Shopify brands: micro-influencer marketing. If you're tired of celebrity endorsements that feel inauthentic and paid ads with questionable ROI, this episode is for you. We're exploring how authentic voices, strategic product seeding, and user-generated content …

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Ep 533: Why Community Should Precede Paid: Mira’s Femtech Playbook 36:00

11d ago36:00

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Katherine Sakovich, CMO at Mira, shares how Mira scaled from chaos to a multi‑product hormonal health platform via community-led, educative marketing. Highlights explore positioning tactics, messaging for sensitive journeys, product‑marketing integration, and the evolving role of AI. Key Mom…

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Ep 532: What Smart Brands Do Differently on Amazon (Plus an Epic Clifford Rant on Seller Feedback Changes) | AKNF 30:36

14d ago30:36

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup DTC professionals: discover why Amazon demands a unique strategy, not a copy‑paste from your DTC playbook. In this episode with Pilothouse Amazon Brain Trust, Rob & Clifford unpack: Why treating Amazon as “free traffic” undermines growth Best practices in listing creative, SEO, and media seg…

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The Vibe Coding Warning: How Technical Debt is Silently Killing Your Shopify Store's Revenue 48:28

16d ago48:28

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Today, we're shining a light on an invisible profit killer lurking in many Shopify stores: technical debt. It's the hidden drag on your growth, silently creeping in as you layer on apps, experiment with new tech, and expand your team—until suddenly, you're slowed by complexity, site issues, and mounting customer headaches. My guest today is Paolo V…

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Ep 531: The TikTok Strategy, Tariff Setback, and Product Pivot Behind Plufl’s Growth 41:14

18d ago41:14

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Yuki Kinoshita returns to the DTC Podcast with an inside look at how Plufl turned viral buzz into sustainable growth. Since his first appearance, the brand has passed $4M in sales, added new SKUs like the Hugl cooling pillow, and faced a near-$8M retail setback due to sudden U.S. tariffs. In…

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Ep 530: Copy Pilothouse's Creative System for Q4 Scale 23:05

21d ago23:05

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode dives deep into how Pilothouse treats content (video/still/UGC/EGC) as the primary growth lever entering Q4. They share frameworks for sourcing, testing, and iterating content to keep a creative pipeline fresh, attention‑grabbing, and funnel‑optimized. Why it matters to marketer…

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Bonus: How Instant Turns Anonymous Traffic into 21× ROI for DTC Brands 26:08

23d ago26:08

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this bonus episode of the DTC Podcast, we reconnect with Liam Millward, Co-Founder & CEO of Instant, the retention marketing platform helping top e‑commerce brands turn anonymous traffic into incremental revenue. Instant installs in minutes, identifies up to 40% of previously unknown visi…

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The $1.2M Revenue Recovery System That Identifies 5x More Visitors Than Your Competitors 35:59

24d ago35:59

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! Here's a painful reality that's quietly killing Shopify brands: you're spending thousands driving traffic to your store, but 98% of those visitors are complete ghosts. They browse, they leave, and you have zero way to bring them back—while your competitors who've cracked visitor identification are building massiv…

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Ep 529: Chub Rub to 2M+ Units Sold – The Lean Growth Story of Thigh Society 40:16

25d ago40:16

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we speak with Marnie Rabinovitch, founder of Thigh Society, the size-inclusive brand known for anti-chafe slip shorts. Marnie shares the origin story behind the product: a personal, frustrating experience with thigh chafe that sparked her to create somethi…

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Ep 528: Cracking TikTok Shop: The GMV Max Revolution and How Pilothouse Builds Affiliate-Led Content Sales Engines | AKNF 24:25

28d ago24:25

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this week's AKNF DTC Podcast discover how Pilothouse’s TikTok Shop division empowers DTC brands to build self-sustaining commerce systems on TikTok. With Senior Account Manager Debbie, we unpack: 🎯 GMV Max ads — TikTok’s new all-in-one ad format requiring strong creative engines 🤝 Affilia…

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Bonus: How 600+ DTC Brands Are Navigating Q4 Uncertainty and Margin Pressure – Insights with Keen's Justin Jefferson 32:15

30d ago32:15

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we dive into the results of a survey of over 600 DTC brand operators, conducted in partnership with Keen Decision Systems. With Q4 2025 shaped by shifting tariffs, tight margins, and uncertain demand, we speak with Justin Jefferson, VP of Strategy & Insigh…

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Why Your Store is Bleeding Money (While You Chase More Traffic) 38:45

1M ago38:45

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! Here's a story that might sound familiar: you're spending $10,000+ a month on ads, traffic looks solid, but somehow you're barely breaking even. Sound familiar? The hard truth is that most Shopify merchants don't realize they have a revenue leak problem. While you're obsessing over getting more traffic, your stor…

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Ep 527: How Sarah Hoffman Turned Maker Wine into a Canned Wine Brand You’ll See on United Flights and NBA Stadiums 37:07

1M ago37:07

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast with Sarah Hoffman of Maker Wine — a deep dive into how Maker is rewriting the rules for wine. We cover: ✅ Addressing canned-wine stigma with quality-first sourcing ✅ Virtual tastings as a viral DTC engine ✅ Omni-channel scaling from club to airlines ✅ Smart SEO an…

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Why Fulfillment Is Marketing: ShipMonk's Strategy For Turning Post-Purchase Into Profit 35:59

1M ago35:59

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! Today, we're tackling the hidden growth killer that's sabotaging even the best DTC brands—and most founders don't see it coming until it's too late. You know the story: you've nailed product-market fit, your marketing is humming, orders are pouring in... then everything falls apart. Split shipments eat your margi…

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Ep 526: Ad-Venturous Preview | AKNF 35:36

1M ago35:36

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today's AKNF DTC Podcast Episode features the first ever episode from our sister podcast Ad-Venturous with Avery Valerio. Make sure to subscribe to Avery's podcast here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ad-venturous/episodes/EP-1-A-Peanut-Butter-Sandwich-Could-Always-Lead-to-Disaster…

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Shopify SEO After AI: Jeff Oxford's System That Scaled Traffic from 3K to 70K Monthly Visitors 44:35

1M ago44:35

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! Today, we're diving deep into the evolving world of eCommerce SEO—and trust me, the game has completely changed in 2025. Joining me is Jeff Oxford, founder and CEO of 180 Marketing, an eCommerce SEO agency that's delivered an average ROI of 874% across their client base. Jeff isn't just talking theory—he's manage…

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Ep 525: Three Ships’ System for Trust‑Driven Beauty Growth with Co-Founders Laura Thompson and Connie Lo 51:46

1M ago51:46

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the Pilothouse DTC Podcast, Laura Thompson & Connie Lo share how they built Three Ships Beauty from a condo‑kitchen startup to scaling to 8 figure omnichannel success. They discuss: 🚀 Defining natural vs. clean beauty: How transparency earned consumer trust 💡 Retail pla…

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Ep 524: The Retention Blueprint for the Four Fundamental Customer Cohort Types | AKNF 39:20

1M ago39:20

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this no-fluff edition of All Killer No Filler, Jordan Gordon lays out the retention blueprint based on four fundamental customer cohort types. Whether you're selling one-time purchases or building a subscription empire, this episode helps you build the right post-purchase flows, campaign …

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Bonus: Why You're Looking at the Wrong Data: Cohorts vs Averages with Lifetimely's Jason Prowd 34:02

1M ago34:02

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Hello and welcome to the DTC Podcast with Eric Dyck. Today, we’re joined by Jason Prowd of AMP / Lifetimely to dive into how DTC brands can move from data paralysis to strategic action. Jason shares how cohort analysis, optimized subscription offers, and behavioral triggers unlock new revenu…

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Real Time Conversational Commerce: How Brands Are Using AI To Power Real Time Conversations With Customers 29:41

1M ago29:41

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! Today, we’re spotlighting a marketing channel that’s quietly dominating Europe, Australia, and beyond—but is still underused in North America: WhatsApp marketing. While most Shopify brands are stuck battling expensive Facebook ads and crowded email inboxes, a new frontier is emerging that offers 80–90% open rates…

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Ep 523: UPDATE: Revel Bikes’ Founder Buys Back Brand After Sudden PE Shutdown – The Story Behind the Re-acquistion! 22:59

2M ago22:59

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast: We dive into how Adam Miller, founder of Revel Bikes, re-acquired his high-end DTC bike business after a private equity sale, a bankruptcy, and a founderless shutdown. Key moments organizational leaders and DTC entrepreneurs will learn: How founder control…

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Ep 522: How to Strategically Win a 4‑Day Prime Day on Amazon | AKNF 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck sits down with Pilothouse’s Amazon strategists, Rob & Clifford, to unpack why the shift to a four‑day Prime Day demands new levels of agility, budget strategy, and channel investment. They dive into: ✅ Why a four‑day Prime Day is a marathon vs sp…

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Cracking The AI Commerce Code: Tanner Larsson On Making Your Brand Unmissable 1:07:50

2M ago1:07:50

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! A fundamental shift is underway in how customers discover and purchase products, and most Shopify merchants are unaware of it. The days of relying solely on Google search are numbered as consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for buying advice. But here’s the problem: 80…

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Ep 521: How RYSE Used Meta Ads to Raise $10M+ in Equity (Not Just Sales) 27:20

2M ago27:20

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Trung Pham, founder of RYSE, shares how he turned paid ad funnels — usually used to drive DTC sales — into a reliable growth engine for equity crowdfunding, raising over $10 million to fuel smart-home hardware innovation. Join Ryse's Round! https://invest.helloryse.com/ 🎯 Wh…

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Ep 520: How Pilothouse Tests 30+ Creatives Weekly on Meta: A Practical Guide | AKNF 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck hosts Taylor Cain and Jacob from Pilothouse Meta Brain Trust to unpack how high-volume DTC brands test creative at scale on Meta. Learn their hybrid approach using ABO for insight discovery and Advantage Plus/CBO for scaling winners—while keeping…

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How This CEO Turned 25,000 Customers Into Just 2 Support Agents (The Revolutionary Communication System) 40:43

2M ago40:43

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! If you’re running a Shopify store, you know the pain of email overload, endless internal threads, and the chaos that comes with managing customer conversations across multiple channels. Today, we’re tackling “inbox chaos” head-on with a tool designed to unify your team’s communication, streamline support, and bri…

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Ep 519: Bootstrapping Revel Bikes: From Carbon Suspension Innovation to Acquisition 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of DTC Podcast, Adam Miller, founder of Revel Bikes, shares how he bootstrapped a premium mountain bike brand — solving product complexity, managing cash constraints, and scaling to global distribution with only minimal paid marketing. Why it matters: Bootstrapping high-cost …

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Ep 518: CCPA/CPRA Explained - What Every Ecommerce Tech Manager Must Know | AKNF 36:19

2M ago36:19

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of All Killer, No Filler DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck talks with Pilothouse’s Technical Manager Richard about the expanding impact of California’s CCPA/CPRA and evolving privacy laws across North America. Key moments to listen for: CCPA/CPRA 101 & penalties – Up to $7.5K per v…

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Breaking Into Billion-Dollar Markets: Clean Boss vs. The Cleaning Giants 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! Today, we’re diving into the world of challenger brands and what it really takes to break into—and win—in a market dominated by legacy giants. If you’ve ever walked down the cleaning aisle, you know it’s ruled by “Big Clean”—massive CPG players with decades of brand equity. But what happens when a new player, pow…

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Ep 517: How Back to Nature Repositioned Away from “Plant-Based” to Drive Shelf Velocity 35:54

2M ago35:54

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode dives deep into how a major global brand (Barilla) reimagined Back to Nature with a bold rebrand strategy anchored in nostalgia, joy, and simple ingredients. Hear why shifting from a plant‑based tagline to a "Better‑For‑You Remix of Classics" helped unlock broader consumer ap…

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Ep 516: Steal These AI Workflows and 3x Your Creative Productivity | AKNF 29:21

2M ago29:21

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Braydon, Senior Content Manager at Pilothouse, dives into how he uses AI to streamline client calls, automate creative workflows, and reclaim time. Below are the standout tactical takeaways: 🔥 3× Creative Productivity: Use ChatGPT + DALL·E to reverse‑engineer competitor a…

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Unlocking Shopify Summer Editions 2025: Retail Innovations With Ray Reddy 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! I’m Steve Hutt, and today we’re diving into Shopify’s Summer Editions 2025—also known as the “Horizons” release. If you’re new to Editions, here’s the quick scoop: every six months, Shopify rolls out a huge batch of updates—this summer’s release features over 150 enhancements spanning the entire platform. It’s th…

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Ep 515: How Shiti Coolers Turned a Joke Into a $320K Sticker Business and Built the First Party Cooler Brand 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Trevor Zacny from Shiti Coolers joins the DTC Podcast to share how he and his brothers transformed a napkin joke into a viral sticker business, and then into the world’s first party cooler brand. This episode dives deep into humor-led branding, event-based growth, and the transition from par…

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Ep 514: How Hestan Built a 40% Repeat Purchase Engine With Content & Plain Text Email | AKNF 38:31

3M ago38:31

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup How does a luxury cookware brand maintain a 40% repeat purchase rate? In this episode of The World’s Best Retention and Marketing Podcast, Christina Chonody, Senior Director of Marketing at Hestan, shares the high-performance tactics behind their content-led retention strategy. From culinary…

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Bonus: Meta’s Garrick Tiplady & Kitsch’s Yingying Kuang on Scaling Creative and Media Buying with AI 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Garrick Tiplady, Global Head of SMB Group at Meta, and Yingying Kuang, Head of Ecommerce and Growth at Kitsch. They share practical insights into how AI tools are reshaping media buying—not replacing it, but making it more efficient and cre…

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How This Shopify Expert Built A $1M+ Etsy Store Without Ads (Free Traffic Secrets) 45:32

3M ago45:32

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane! I'm Steve Hutt, and today we're diving into something that honestly blew my mind during our conversation. Picture this: 95 million active buyers actively searching for unique products, built-in traffic you don't have to pay for, and a platform where most successful sellers never touch ads. Sounds too good to be t…

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Ep 513: From Handmade to Nationwide: How Char Charms Scaled Hydration Accessories with Founder Charlotte Trecartin 37:17

3M ago37:17

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today we’re joined by Charlotte Trecartin, the founder of Char Charms, a brand creating customizable accessories for drinkware. Charlotte’s journey from handmade prototypes in her college dorm room to nationwide deals with Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a masterclass in category cre…

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Ep 512: Pilothouse’s Q4 Playbook: Meta Media, Mother’s Day, and Creative Strategy | AKNF 24:17

3M ago24:17

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck welcomes Avery from Ad-venturous and Taylor Cain from Pilothouse to break down key takeaways from Mother’s Day campaigns and how they inform Q4 preparedness. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: Meta’s evolving ad ecosystem: Advantage+ Shopping is being re…

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Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Regime with Passport's Alex Yancher: Duty Drawbacks, International Logistics, and the Arbitrage Opportunity Abroad 43:45

3M ago43:45

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric interviews Alex Yancher, Co-founder & CEO of Passport, a leading global ecommerce provider powering end-to-end growth for fast-growing DTC brands. Alex breaks down the seismic shifts caused by recent tariff increases, how duty drawback programs work, …

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How One Star Drop Kills 50% Of Sales: Amazon Review Removal Secrets With Danan Coleman 40:04

3M ago40:04

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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane. I'm your host, Steve Hutt. Ever felt like negative Amazon reviews are sabotaging your hard-earned sales, or that your product listings are quietly losing ground without you even knowing? You're not alone. In today's landscape, managing your brand's reputation across both Shopify and Amazon is more critical—and mo…

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Ep 511: IQBar's Will Nitze CPG Playbook: From Rapid Product Market Fit Iteration to Omnichannel Scale 44:49

3M ago44:49

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, IQBAR founder Will Nitze shares his journey from burnout in the corporate world to launching a bar brand rooted in cognitive nutrition. He walks through the steps that took IQBAR from kitchen counter tests to Amazon bestseller and retail mainstay. What you’ll hear is less ab…

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Ep 510: Inside Pilothouse’s YouTube Strategy: Segmenting Campaigns for Scalable Growth | AKNF 24:16

3M ago24:16

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck sits down with Dougie and Adam from Pilothouse to talk about how to properly structure YouTube ad campaigns for long-term brand growth. Dougie and Adam share the evolved Pilothouse perspective on YouTube—not as a direct response platform, but as …

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Bonus: How Talkable Cuts CAC with Referral Loops and Wallet-Based Sharing 27:02

3M ago27:02

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Foreshew from Talkable to explore how brands can leverage referral marketing to drive sustainable growth. Key Insights: The Decline of Traditional Advertising: Challenges with rising digital ad costs and the shift towards owned chan…

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Beyond Discounts: The Clienteling Strategies That Boost Customer Retention & Lifetime Value 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Ever wondered how to truly bridge the gap between your Shopify store and your retail locations? Or maybe you’ve heard the term “clienteling” tossed around by big brands and wondered if it’s just for luxury retailers, or if it can actually move the needle for your business, too? If you’re looking to drive more foot traffic, boost repeat purchases, a…

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Ep 509: Tea Time at the Whitehouse: How Art of Tea Scaled Through Story and Quality 39:27

3M ago39:27

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Schwartz, founder of Art of Tea. From starting with a backpack and a phone bill to serving Google HQ and the White House, Steve’s journey is rooted in deep product integrity and radical education. Listen in to discover how blending Ay…

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Ep 508: How to Scale an Agency: Kyle Hitchcox on Pilothouse's Marketing, Sales, and Content Strategy 42:56

3M ago42:56

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck sits down with Kyle Hitchcox, founding partner at Pilothouse, co-founder of the DTC Newsletter, and now a builder behind Warpdrive, a performance-driven CRO tool. This conversation is a masterclass in how content can power agency growth. Kyl…

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