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#51: Setting Up Cart Abandonment E-Mails with Chris Hexton from Vero

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSCart abandonment is an issue that plagues e-commerce stores with industry averages of 60-70%. Vero is a tool that allows you to send behavioral-based emails, in order to get customers back to your online store to complete purchases. Co-Founder Chris Hexton joins us this week to talk about setting up such a campaign and successful case …

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#50: How To Find A Business Mentor with Tim Conley from Foolish Adventure

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSOne of the fastest ways to grow as an entrepreneur is to have a mentor guiding you through the rough waters. Tim Conley from the Foolish Adventure joins us this week to talk about his journey in learning the importance of marketing, customer development, and mentorship. Tim also talks about how to reach out, build a …

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#48: Bowerbags – Kickstarting The World’s First 3-Way Configurable Bag

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSCoined the “Optimus Prime” of backpacks, Bowerbags is a three way configurable bag that can change between a backpack, messenger bag, and saddlebag that fits on a bike. Inventor Jamie Bowerman joins us to discuss how he got the idea, raised funds on Kickstarter, and the important business lessons he learned along the way.

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#46: How to Become A Retail Distributor with Jon Hill from BRANCHED

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS BRANCHED was co-founded by Jon Hill who has a passion for sustainability in fashion products. Launched initially as a part-time gig, Jon brought wooden watches WeWood and eco-friendly sunglasses Proof Eyewear to the Australian market as their distributor.  Jon shares his experience in getting launched, building a customer base, and his experiences in dealing with …

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#45: How To Niche Down Your Business, Attend Trade Shows, and Build Supplier Relationships with Matt Kowalak

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSMatt Kowalak from the China Opportunity Podcast has been in Shenzhen, China the past nine years in the product manufacturing, sourcing, and quality control business. His business High Cappin is currently in the process of niching down their target market from general product sourcing to focusing on men’s specialty apparel. In this episode, we discuss the …

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#44: How To Start An Online Boutique Food Store with Little Island Kitchen

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSAfter West coast jobs in the entertainment industry, lots of travel and moving around – Matt Pugliese and Tom O’Connor settled in Brooklyn as a home base to launch Little Island Kitchen. Brooklyn is the heart of the small batch food movement, and they thrive on connecting unique local producers around the United States with adventurous …

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#43: Inside The Mind Of The Shopper with Dr. Herb Sorensen

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSDr. Herb Sorensen has been consulting Fortune 100 retailers and brand manufacturers for over 35 years. He is an authority on observing and measuring shopping behavior and attitudes. In this episode we discuss his thoughts on the future of offline retail, sales, and e-commerce.

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#42: Mompreneur Business Lessons with Jen Menz from The Wall Sticker Company

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSFi and Jen started The Wall Sticker Company in 2006 while on maternity leave with the goal of replacing their incomes to spend more time raising their babies. Seven years later, Jen shares her experiences of turning the idea into a business with a small team. The Wall Sticker Company gives traditional wallpapers a run for …

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#41: How To Pick An E-Commerce Shopping Cart with Andrew Bleakley

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSAndrew Bleakley has been designing E-Commerce shopping carts since the mid-1990s. He joins us this week from Byron Bay in Australia to discuss the core business principles e-commerce store owners must get right, and his process of helping clients choose a shopping cart.

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#38: Selling Licensed Band Merchandise with David Jenyns from Planet 13

Podcast: DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSDavid Jenyns from Planet 13 join us to talk about selling the largest range of rock, punk, metal, and gothic merchandise online in Australia. Planet 13 has been in business since the early 2000s, and David brings a wealth of experience running offline and online operations of a business. David also runs Melbourne SEO Services, along …