7-Figures & Beyond - An Ecommerce Marketing Podcast For 6 & 7-Figure Brands

In this episode of the "7 Figures and Beyond" podcast, Greg speaks with Jean-Marx, a seasoned digital marketer and former senior director of marketing at Land's End. He is currently on the lookout for new opportunities, highlighting his extensive experience in the industry. The conversation begins with a discussion on the importance of first-party data, particularly focusing on effective strategies for email cap...

In this episode, Greg speaks with Garrett and Sarah, founders of Duncan and Stone, a company specializing in memory books and journals. They discuss their accidental journey into entrepreneurship, sparked by a need for non-cheesy memory-keeping solutions. They started with baby books designed during a playdate and expanded their product line to cater to different life stages and needs. Their business began with personal connections...

In this episode of the Seven Figures and Beyond podcast, Greg welcomes Matthew Holman, an entrepreneur heavily involved in the e-commerce and subscription marketing sectors. Matthew is the founder of Subscription Prescription, helping direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands excel in subscription models, and Commerce Catalyst, a community for e-commerce professionals in Utah. Through various live and virtual events, Matthew aims to alleviat...

In episode 19 of the "7 Figures and Beyond" podcast, host Greg Shuey welcomes Jimmy Kim, the founder of Sendlane, an e-commerce tool designed to enhance email marketing capabilities. Jimmy discusses the origins of Sendlane, explaining that it began not as a business venture but as a practical solution for him and his co-founders. Despite initially having co-founders, Jimmy now identifies himself as the singular founder of...

In episode 18 of the "7 Figures and Beyond" podcast, host Greg talks with Michael Epstein of Postpilot, a company specializing in innovative direct mail marketing. Greg introduces Michael by highlighting Postpilot's dominance in direct mail, made possible by their unique technology that enables brands to capture more revenue, reactivate old customers, and scale effectively. Michael shares his extensive background in ...

In Episode 17 of the "7 Figures and Beyond" podcast, host Greg Shuey welcomes listeners with a cheerful acknowledgment of the arrival of spring. He then introduces the episode's guest, Harry Tripp, from Sperry, a company renowned for its boat shoes. Shuey expresses enthusiasm for the upcoming discussion centered on developing and optimizing a full funnel paid media strategy, a topic not frequently covered on the podc...

In this episode, Greg chats with Alex Zimmerman, the founder of Nesting Olive, a brand that specializes in modern house dresses, also humorously referred to as the modern-day muumuu. Greg praises the brand's uniqueness and suitability for Mother's Day gifts. Alex shares her journey of starting Nesting Olive after struggling to find comfortable and beautiful clothing post-pregnancy. With a background in social work and no ...

In this episode, host Greg introduces the topic of sales channel conflict, a common issue for brands selling through multiple online and offline channels, such as Amazon, TikTok, Etsy, and physical retailers like Costco. This complexity can obscure marketing performance, customer acquisition costs, and sales attribution due to the intricate and messy nature of customer journeys. Greg shares a fictional yet realistic customer journe...

In this episode, we introduce the topic of customer experience as a pivotal strategy for enhancing a brand's value to its customers. The dialogue begins with a recognition of the direct correlation between positive customer experiences and increased customer lifetime value. Greg emphasizes that improving customer experience is conceptually simple but challenging in execution, highlighting its significance for brands in 2024.

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In this episode, host Greg Shuey and guest Peter Tomassi delve into the realm of e-commerce SEO, emphasizing its significance amidst skepticism from brands focused heavily on paid platforms. Shuey counters the common misconception of SEO as ineffective by sharing his personal success in scaling a brand to seven figures through SEO and content, advocating for SEO as a powerful yet misunderstood digital marketing strategy. The discus...

In this episode, host Greg Shuey and guest Matson Tolman, CEO of Evolve Commerce, delve into the intricacies of selling on Amazon in 2024. The discussion covers emerging challenges for sellers, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing sales strategies, navigating increasing competition, and managing rising costs on the platform. Stolman shares his journey into the Amazon marketplace, starting from a side hustl...

In this episode we discuss the topic of TikTok shops and their rising popularity in e-commerce was discussed with Josh and Jenna from Graceful by Design. Greg opened the episode by highlighting the discussion on influencer marketing from the previous episode and how it connects to the current topic. Josh and Jenna shared their journey from starting on Amazon to pivoting to TikTok shops, emphasizing the success they've found on...

In this episode of "7 Figures and Beyond," host Greg Shuey introduces the podcast as a vital resource for D2C brand owners and marketers looking to scale their e-commerce businesses. The episode kicks off with an important announcement by Greg regarding the latest Google Core algorithm update, which heavily impacts websites producing AI content. He warns listeners about the severe measures Google has taken against such co...

In this episode, host Greg Shuey introduces a conversation centered around a unique yet critical aspect of business operations for e-commerce brands: capturing unclaimed shipping refunds from FedEx and UPS. He highlights the importance of this topic by noting that many businesses might be missing out on substantial savings each month. This episode features guest Ross Brenner from Profit Trust, who elucidates the concept of unclaime...

In this episode, Greg Shuey and Laurel Teuscher delve into strategies for identifying and engaging with potential e-commerce customers online. Laurel, the VP of services at Stride and an e-commerce expert, emphasizes the importance of understanding where your ideal customers spend their time on the internet. She advocates for using tools like post-purchase surveys to get a sense of where customers are coming from, which helps in ta...

In this episode, host Greg Shuey interviews Dan Barnes, one of the founders of PhoneSoap, a company that creates UV light sanitizers for phones and was featured on "Shark Tank." Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days of working odd jobs to co-founding PhoneSoap and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He details the initial challenges and breakthroughs of starting PhoneSoap, incl...

In this episode, host Greg Shuey talks with Steven Bell from KnoCommerce, a company specializing in customer data collection through post-purchase surveys. The conversation begins with Steven sharing his journey into the eCommerce world, which saw him leveraging his background in fitness accessories to secure a position at KnoCommerce by reaching out proactively through LinkedIn. This introductory discussion sets the stage for a de...

In this episode, host Greg Shuey explores the powerful role of qualitative data in enhancing marketing strategies. He emphasizes that qualitative data—gathered through methods like surveys, interviews, and product reviews—provides deep insights into who your ideal customers are, their needs, and their behaviors. This episode aims to guide listeners on how to effectively collect and use qualitative data to attract and retain high-va...

In this episode, host Greg Shuey excitedly introduces changes to email deliverability requirements from Google and Yahoo, encouraging listeners to set up DMARC policies for their domains. Transitioning into the main topic, Greg welcomes guest Chris Dayley, founder of Smart CRO, a conversion rate optimization agency specializing in e-commerce. Chris shares his journey from focusing purely on increasing traffic through SEO to realizi...