The Ecom Show

Hey Budai Nation! Welcome back to The E-Comm Show, presented by Budai Media, where we delve into the world of ecommerce through the stories of entrepreneurs, marketers, and industry experts. Today, we are joined by Natalya Bondole, a versatile entrepreneur originally from Ukraine, now living in the US. She's not only the founder of Loomlan but also a publisher and author of the book "The Triangle of Prosperity." Her journey from Ukraine to the US and her passion for sustainability have shaped Loomlan into a thriving premium furniture business that prioritizes eco-friendly practices.Before we dive into this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and share it with at least one friend. We don't run ads, and our growth is purely organic, so your support means the world to us. Now, let's jump into the episode!Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Key Insights from the Episode:✅ Natalya’s Entrepreneurial Journey: The challenges and triumphs of building a sustainable business from scratch.✅ The Importance of Cultural Diversity: The value having a culturally diverse team brings to your business.✅ Sustainability and Giving Back: Natalya talks about her commitment to sustainability and how Loomlan contributes to environmental projects, such as reforestation. She explains how these initiatives are not only beneficial for the planet but also create a sense of purpose and fulfillment for her and her team.✅ The Triangle of Prosperity: Natalya introduces her book, co-authored with her husband, which provides high-level insights into entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and the importance of flexibility in business. She shares the motivation behind writing the book and how it serves as a guide for aspiring entrepreneurs.Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. We release new episodes every Tuesday, so stay tuned for more insights and stories from the world of ecommerce.Get your copy of Natalia’s latest book, "The Triangle of Prosperity," today: https://a.co/d/00XEADNM Visit Loomlan’s Website: https://loomlan.comFollow Natalya’s Entrepreneurial Journey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalya-bondole/Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their ecommerce marketing game. Download your free copy here:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Hey Budai Nation! Welcome to The Ecom Show, where we bring you the best strategies, tactics, and insights from top ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to help you elevate your own ecommerce store. I'm Daniel, your host, and the founder of Budai Media, a retention marketing agency that's generated over $80 million in additional sales for our clients.Visit our website to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/In today's special episode, we're thrilled to record from a real studio for the first time, moving away from our usual online setup.Our guest today is Norbert Krizsan, the Design Strategy Advisor at Mito Group. Mito Group is a powerhouse of experts coming from four, interconnected fields serving enterprise clients across sectors and regions. They are working with major brands like Burger King and Mastercard.We'll be discussing AI's impact on design, exploring questions such as whether AI will replace designers and how it transforms the industry. Norbert shares his insights on the limitations and potential of AI in creative fields, and we delve into how AI is reshaping decision-making and problem-solving.Key Insights from the Episode:👉AI and Design: Understand how AI tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT are influencing the design landscape and what it means for the future of creative industries.👉Decision Making: Learn about the connection between AI, decision-making, and human cognitive abilities.👉Implementation Strategies: Discover whether a top-down or bottom-up approach is more effective for integrating AI in a company.👉Practical Applications: Hear examples of how AI is currently used in design for concept creation and summarizing extensive documents.Thank you for listening to this episode of The Ecom Show. If you found it helpful, please share it with a friend, and make sure to leave us a review. We release new episodes every Tuesday, so don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to keep up with our latest insights.Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their ecommerce marketing game. Download your free copy here:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails  Follow and connect with Mito Group and Norbert Krizsan: https://mito.hu/https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellowearemito/Norbert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbertkrizsan/Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Welcome to another one of our Budai Media Specials, a series where I share the latest tips, insights, and strategies that have been tried and tested at my own agency to help you grow your ecommerce brand. I'm Daniel, your host and the founder of Budai Media, a retention marketing agency that's generated over $80 million in additional sales for our clients. In today's episode, I'm going to show you how you can use AI to create high-converting email campaigns.Visit our website to learn more: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Key Insights from the Episode:✅ AI-Powered Email Campaigns: Learn how to use AI for copywriting, design, data interpretation, and segmentation in your email marketing efforts. ✅ Effective Copywriting with AI: Explore the practical applications of AI tools like ChatGPT for research, content summarization, generating buyer personas, and creating compelling subject lines, hooks, and CTAs.✅ Design with AI: See how AI tools like Midjourney and Booth.ai can enhance your email visuals, creating high-quality hero images and product-specific images tailored to your target audience.✅ Predictive Analytics in Klaviyo: Uncover the power of predictive analytics for segmentation and personalized email campaigns. Learn how to utilize metrics like customer lifetime value, predicted gender, and estimated date of next order to optimize your email marketing strategy.✅ Best Practices and Case Studies: Gain insights from real-world examples and case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of AI in email marketing, highlighting the success of AI-generated content in driving engagement and revenue.Thank you for listening to this episode of The Ecom Show. If you found it helpful, please share it with a friend, and make sure to leave us a review. We release new episodes every Tuesday, so don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to keep up with our latest insights.Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their ecommerce marketing game. Download your free copy here:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Hey Budai Nation, Welcome back to The Ecom Show, presented by Budai Media, where we share the latest tips, strategies, and ecommerce insights to help you grow your brand. I'm Daniel Budai, your podcast host and the founder of Budai Media. Budai Media is a leading ecommerce marketing agency that’s generated more than $80 million in additional sales over the last seven years with the help of email, SMS, and Google Ads marketing. Visit our website to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ In today's special episode, I'm going to share with you my 50-point email marketing checklist. This is a powerful tool I've used to audit the email marketing strategies of over 200 ecommerce brands. This checklist helps you analyze each aspect of your email marketing setup and gives you a detailed and actionable plan to improve your strategy. We’ve got pointers to help you audit your email strategy, flows, creatives, and more, ensuring every part of your email marketing is performing at its best. Key Insights from the Episode:✅I ntroduction to the 50-Point Checklist: Learn why this checklist is essential for six to seven-figure ecommerce brands and how it can improve your email marketing efficiency.✅ The Need for Email Marketing Audits: Understand the importance of regular email marketing audits to keep your strategy up-to-date and effective.✅ How to Use Our 50-Point Checklist: Step-by-step guidance on using the checklist to audit and optimize your email marketing strategy, covering areas like strategy, Klaviyo flows, website popups, email campaigns, email creatives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).Download the checklist:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheetThank you for listening to this episode of The Ecom Show. If you found it helpful, please share it with a friend, and make sure to leave us a review. We release new episodes every Tuesday, so don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to keep up with our latest insights.Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Welcome back to The E-Comm Show, where we explore the cutting edge of ecommerce through the eyes of industry leaders. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Sabir Semerkant, the founder of Growth by Sabir, who has over 25 years of experience helping brands achieve extraordinary growth. Sabir has worked with renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Neil Patel, and has developed a unique 8-D Method to help brands scale from seven to nine figures and beyond.For our new listeners, here's a quick brief about Budai Media:Budai Media is a Klaviyo Platinum Partner retention marketing agency that helps e-commerce brands boost their revenue with the help of email, and SMS marketing. In the last five years, we’ve worked with 200+ D2C brands and over $80 million in additional sales for them. Click on the link below to learn more about our services:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Key Insights from the Episode:✅ Sabir's Diverse Journey: From his early obsession with computers at the age of six to becoming a software engineer and eventually a growth strategist, Sabir shares his unique path and the power of saying "yes" to opportunities that led to his success.✅ The 8-D Method Explained: Sabir breaks down his 8-D Method, a comprehensive framework that addresses performance optimization, customer journey, pricing and promotion, marketing through storytelling, product positioning, brand building, tech and logistics, and team training. He explains how this method ensures sustainable and profitable growth for ecommerce brands.✅ Real-World Success Stories: Sabir provides examples of brands that have significantly benefited from his 8-D Method, including a fashion brand that grew from $1 million to $6.5 million in just 12 weeks. He also emphasizes the importance of journaling and documenting successes and failures to continuously improve.✅ Upcoming Live Workshop: Sabir invites our listeners to join his next live workshop to gain deeper insights into the 8-D Method and learn actionable strategies to grow their ecommerce businesses. This free workshop includes case studies and an interactive Q&A session.Check out Growth by Sabir and explore the range of services they offer:https://www.growthbysabir.com/Register for Sabir’s next live workshop:https://www.growthbysabir.com/workshopFollow Sabir on social media for more updates about his ecommerce journey:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabir-semerkant/Thanks for tuning in to this enlightening episode. Your support powers us forward, so please subscribe, share, and help us reach more ecommerce enthusiasts.Before you go, we have a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their ecommerce marketing game. Download your free copy here:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Welcome to episode 267 of The Ecom Show! Your go-to podcast for all things ecommerce. Join us as we explore strategies, tactics, and insider tips to bolster your ecommerce store. If you enjoy our discussions, don't forget to subscribe and share with a friend – we rely on our listeners like you to grow, as we don’t run ads! Today, we're pleased to host Anton Anhammer, the ecommerce manager at Ovolin, a company with over three decades in the paint industry.Visit Ovolin to learn more: https://ovolin.se/Tune into this episode to learn more about:✅ Ovolin’s Transition to Ecommerce: Explore how Ovolin has navigated the shift from a brick-and-mortar setup to an online business model, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with modernizing a longstanding company.✅ Ovolin’s Approach To Digital Marketing: In this episode, we discuss Ovolin’s approach to online marketing, including their success with Google Ads and Meta Ads, and why TikTok hasn't worked well for them. We also cover how SEO and email marketing are important parts of their strategy to attract and retain customers.✅ Expanding Product Lines: Discover how Ovolin has expanded its offerings to include a variety of home preservation products, meeting the needs of today’s consumers and extending their market reach beyond just paint.Thank you for tuning in to this episode. If you found it informative, please subscribe to our channel, leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform, and share this episode with a friend to help us reach more listeners.Click on the link below to download a free copy of Budai Media’s Top 100 High-Converting Emails: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Welcome back to The Ecom Show, your go-to podcast for all things ecommerce. I'm Daniel Budai, your host and the founder of Budai Media. Our agency has helped over 200 ecommerce brands grow, generating more than $80 million in sales through email and SMS marketing.In the last seven years, my team and I have sent out over 500 million emails for our clients gleaning invaluable insights into what works consistently, despite changing trends. Today, I’m excited to share with you the "10 Commandments of High-Converting Email Campaigns." These are time-tested strategies designed to enhance your email marketing and ensure you see substantial returns on your efforts.Here’s what we’ll cover:The importance of creating an email campaign calendarWhy and How to segment your email audience for the best results What email metrics you should be focusing onStrategies to design engaging email campaigns that keep subscribers coming back for more.Thank you for listening to this episode. If you found it helpful, please leave us a review, as our growth is fueled by organic support like yours.We release new episodes every Tuesday, so don’t forget to hit the subscribe button if you haven’t already to keep up with our latest insights.Interested in taking your email campaigns to the next level? Download your free guide to "The Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media" from the link below. This guide includes 100 high-converting email templates across different niches and is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their email marketing game.https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Welcome to episode 265 of The Ecom Show! Your go-to podcast for all things ecommerce. Today, we're excited to welcome Chris Kanik, CEO and founder of Smart Cups, the company that’s created the world's first printed beverage.Smart Cups uses a sustainability-driven printing technology that completely eliminates the need for bottling and shipping liquids. But that’s just the beginning—this technology has the potential to print edible ingredients on any surface. In this episode, we'll explore how Chris plans to extend this innovative approach to the pet industry and beyond. Join us to discover how Smart Cups are setting the stage for a major shift in manufacturing and sustainability.Visit Smart Cups to learn more: https://smartcups.com/ Tune into this episode to learn more about: ✅ Smart Cups' Beginnings: Uncover how Chris Kanik discovered the concept of printable food. From scientific experiments to an unexpected idea at a taco night, learn how this moment of inspiration led to the creation of Smart Cups.✅ Smart Cups’ Win on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars: Find out how Smart Cups secured a $250,000 investment on the popular TV show hosted by Gordon Ramsay. Chris discusses the challenges they faced on the show and how it amplified their brand's visibility.✅ Focus on B2B Strategy: Find out why Chris chose to steer Smart Cups away from direct-to-consumer sales towards a white-labeling and licensing model. This segment explores the strategic reasoning behind leveraging their unique technology to enhance other companies’ offerings, rather than competing in the crowded consumer marketplace.✅ Expansion into the Pet Industry: Explore how Smart Cups plans to apply their innovative printing technology to the pet industry, potentially revolutionizing how pet products are manufactured and distributed, further showcasing the versatility and broad application of their sustainable technology.Thanks for tuning in to this episode. As you may already know, our growth is purely organic so if you liked this episode please subscribe to our channel, leave a review on your favorite podcasting platform, and share this episode with a friend to help us reach more listeners.Click on the link below to download a free copy of Budai Media’s Top 100 High-Converting Emails: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupCheck out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast