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🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads–our growth is 100% organic, and your support means everything.In this episode, I’ll break down how we helped a high-ticket Ammo Brand generate $9.4M+ from email aloneWatch this video to see exactly how we rebuilt their retention system from scratch—startinIn today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite case studies yet—how we helped a high-ticket premium ammo brand generate over $9.4 million in revenue from email alone in just 24 months.Now, ammo is one of the toughest product categories to scale online. With ad restrictions across Meta and Google, brands like this can’t rely on paid traffic. That means email isn’t just important—it’s everything.When they came to us, their email setup was barebones: one abandoned cart flow, no segmentation, no strategy, and a list that wasn’t being used to its full potential.Over the last three years, we changed that.Here’s what I’ll walk you through:How we built their entire email marketing ecosystem from the ground up—including 20+ automated flows that reflect how their customers actually shopThe surprising success of content-based campaigns that outperformed sales promos and brought in up to $35K per sendHow we improved open rates from 18% to nearly 50%, and click rates up to 7.7%, just by segmenting smarter and sending better emailsAnd why email now drives over 58% of their store’s total revenue🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore 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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show!I’m Daniel Budai, your host, and every week I sit down with ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency pros to unpack the winning strategies behind successful online brands. If you're finding value here, please subscribe and share this episode with at least one friend. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means the world.In today’s episode, I sat down with Jen Oliver from Aurion, one of our trusted partner agencies. Together, we’ve been working on Vegetology, a UK-based plant-based supplement brand, to level up their email marketing and retention strategy.Like many scaling e-commerce brands, Vegetology was heavily reliant on discounts—specifically a 3-for-2 model—to drive sales. It worked… until it didn’t.In this conversation, Jen and I talk about how we helped the brand escape the discount trap and transition toward a more sustainable, conversion-focused strategy. That meant:👉Better customer segmentation👉Value-driven content👉Smarter email flows👉And a real focus on customer lifetime value (LTV) instead of short-term winsYou’ll also hear the full backstory of how this partnership came together, the challenges we faced, and how our combined approach led to lasting growth—without racing to the lowest price.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 📌Resources and Downloads:💌 Top 100 Email Templates – https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/🌐Visit Aurion’s website:https://auriondigital.com/If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore 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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show!I’m Daniel Budai, your host, and every week I sit down with e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency leaders to unpack the exact strategies that help grow and scale online stores. If you’re serious about staying ahead of your competition, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and share it with your network.In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into what separates the top 1% of eCommerce brands from the rest. Did you know that only 4% of businesses in the U.S. hit a 7-figure annual run rate—and just 0.4% ever break into 8 figures? In this episode, I’m breaking down what winning 8- and 9-figure brands are doing right now to stay on top—and how you can apply those same strategies.🎯 Here’s what I cover in this episode:👉Content: Why it’s still king—and how to create scroll-stopping, high-quality content that actually converts.👉Email Marketing: The most profitable channel for established brands. I share how we helped one client scale from $1.7M to $9M/month with smarter email and SMS.👉Your Website: It’s your digital storefront. I walk through how to optimize for speed, UX, mobile, and conversion.👉TikTok Shop: A massive, underutilized opportunity with low fees, Amazon integration, and an explosive growth window—don’t miss it.👉Google Ads: Still the most profitable ad platform when done right. I explain how to leverage it for bottom-of-funnel and retargeting, and how to integrate with Klaviyo for powerful segmentation.If all of this sounds like a lot—I get it. That’s why I emphasize the need for someone who can oversee your entire marketing strategy. Whether that’s you, someone in-house, or an experienced agency partner, you need a strategic mind pulling it all together.If you want someone to take a look at your marketing channels, strategy, and performance, scroll down to the description and book a call with me through my Calendly link. My agency works with a limited number of clients and we pair each brand with a dedicated strategist—no juniors, no overloaded teams. Everyone on my team has at least 5 years of experience, and we only work with brands we know we can help.Let’s talk—and let’s get you into that top 1%.BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY CALLBefore 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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show!This is a Budai Media Special, where I, Daniel Budai, break down practical ecommerce strategies you can implement right now to grow your store. No ads, no fluff—just proven tactics that actually move the needle.Deciding how to share your content with the world—what subject line to use, which image to pick, when to hit send—isn’t always easy.But that’s exactly where A/B testing comes in.In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to run effective A/B tests for your email campaigns. From picking the right KPI, to setting up your test in Klaviyo, choosing the right audience segments, and using Klaviyo’s built-in statistical significance tool to know exactly when the results are clear—it’s all here📩 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:👉How to pick the right KPI and avoid guessing what to track👉A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up A/B tests inside Klaviyo👉How to choose the right audience segments for your test👉What statistical significance really means (without the nerdy math)👉Best practices for testing—what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay focused🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 📌Resources and Downloads:💌 Top 100 Email Templates – https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/🧪 A/B Test Tracker & Ideashttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5lUi76QOVi2LGrzMgNLoPwPWS36piuN/edit?gid=2056355019#gid=2056355019 ✉️ AB Testing Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Us1f5_VmIAtULufMZytg_SMRYqOXtrnJ/view 👥 Special Offer: Got an ecommerce store generating over $100K a month? Book a free strategy call with me for actionable insights to boost your retention marketing, paid ads, and CRO strategy:https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielFind 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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

🎙 Welcome back to The Ecom Show, Budai Nation!This is a Budai Media Special, where our founder Daniel Budai breaks down high-level eCommerce strategies, case studies, and marketing psychology to help you grow your store smarter. On The Ecom Show, we regularly bring in top eCom entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies—but today, it’s just you and Daniel going deep on one of the most important elements of your business: your offer.👉 If you find value in this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with a friend. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means the world!🧠 Today’s Big Idea: Your OFFER matters more than your PRODUCTForget what you’ve heard—your offer is king. A mediocre product with a compelling offer will outperform a great product with weak marketing every single time. In this episode, Daniel dives into the psychology behind irresistible offers, why they work, and how small businesses can compete with giants using strategic offer creation.📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:👉How to build $10M+ e-commerce offers that don’t rely on big budgets or massive teams👉The 5 levels of market sophistication—and where your brand fits👉Breakdown of 5 seven to eight figure DTC brands that are crushing it with bold offers👉Why every brand needs a Big Idea—and how to come up with one that sticks👉The key to building an offer that converts cold traffic (even in saturated markets)🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 📌Resources and Downloads:📥 Want to Craft a Winning Offer?I have created a free downloadable guide that breaks down the exact strategies used by top brands. 📑 Get Your FREE Copy to the Immutable Laws of $10M+ Ecommerce Offers Guide 👇https://thebudaimedia.com/the-immutable-laws-of-10m-ecommerce-offers/If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel 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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

Welcome back to The Ecom Show, Budai Nation! Your go-to podcast for all things e-commerce—where we bring you actionable strategies, inspiring founder stories, and fresh insights to grow your DTC brand. I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and as always, I want to remind you to subscribe to the show and share it with at least one friend if you enjoy what you hear. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means the world. 🌱In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Kim, one of the co-founders of Brevite, a New York-based backpack brand that’s redefining functional, stylish, and surprisingly affordable carry gear. Started as a dorm room project in 2015 with his two brothers, Brevite has grown into a beloved DTC brand with the largest online following of any backpack brand—and it’s still bootstrapped!Tune in to hear more about:👉The Kickstarter launch that raised $38K and helped kick off the brand👉How Brevite found product-market fit and grew organically through reinvested cash flow👉The shift from side hustle to full-time business and the importance of staying “close to the problem”👉Insights on Meta and Google ads, organic marketing, and why influencer marketing didn’t scale for them👉Brandon’s thoughts on expanding into traditional retail and corporate gifting with clients like Apple and Red Bull👉Their approach to email and SMS marketing—and why many brands are still under-utilizing it👉The process behind creating award-winning products, including their time spent in Vietnam learning directly from factory craftsmen👉A lean, creative-first team structure and the pros and cons of agencies vs. in-house talent👉Brandon’s #1 piece of advice for new founders: stay close to the problem🛒 Check out Brevite’s backpacks and accessories at https://brevite.co/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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

Hey Budai Nation! Welcome back to The Ecom Show – your go-to podcast for actionable insights from the world of eCommerce. I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we bring in founders, marketers, and agencies to break down the best strategies you can implement in your own online store.Before we dive in, make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with a friend if you find value in these episodes. As you know, we don’t run ads – your support helps us grow organically, and it truly means the world to me.Today’s episode is all about Amazon selling, an area we don’t touch on often, but one that has a huge overlap with our DTC audience. Joining me is John Cavendish, CEO of Seller Candy, a company that takes the pain out of dealing with Amazon Seller Support. Based in Vietnam, John has built a service that helps sellers eliminate the stress of support tickets and backend issues so they can focus on growth.🔎 In this episode, John shares:👉His journey from being an Amazon seller to founding Seller Candy👉Why Amazon B2B support is so frustrating – and how Seller Candy fixes that👉The three most common Amazon issues and how to actually solve them👉How his team of ex-Amazon support pros streamline seller success👉Why data visibility and a clear offer are key to scaling your agencyWe also get into how John built a hands-off agency model, his thoughts on global team building, and his top advice for Amazon sellers in today’s market: know your numbers and have a strategic plan.🔗 Check out www.sellercandy.com or download their free guide at www.sellercandy.academy to learn more.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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in!

Hey, Budai Nation! Welcome back to The Ecom Show—the place where e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies share the best strategies to scale online brands. Before we dive in, don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. As you know, we don’t run ads, so your support means the world!In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Marin Istvanic, founder of Inspire Brands Group, a performance marketing agency that has managed over $100 million in Meta ad spend. Marin has worked with major e-commerce brands like The Oodie, Nick Shackleford, Ford, and Vessi, helping them scale through strategic paid advertising. But before becoming a marketing expert, Marin had a whole other career—playing semi-pro football in Croatia. We’ll dive into his fascinating journey from sports to scaling e-commerce brands.📌 Key Takeaways:✅ How Marin transitioned from football to digital marketing✅ His journey from a digital marketing apprentice to running a top ad agency✅ How he helped scale The Oodie from $1K/day in ad spend to an eight-figure brand✅ Why X became his go-to platform for client acquisition (growing from 400 to 27K followers)✅ The most important Meta ad strategies for 2025—what works and what doesn’t✅ How his agency keeps a lean, high-performance team while managing major brands✅ Marin’s own e-commerce brand that did $31M in revenue in just a few yearsMarin shares insider insights on creative strategy, audience targeting, media buying, and setting the right expectations with clients. Whether you’re an ecom founder, media buyer, or agency owner—this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you scale smarter.🎧 Tune in now and learn from one of the best in the business!👉 Follow Marin on X and LinkedIN for daily insights on e-commerce and Meta ads.X:https://x.com/IstvanicMarin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marin-i%C5%A1tvani%C4%87/?originalSubdomain=hr 🔗 Subscribe to The Ecom Show for more expert interviews every other week!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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it for free!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast

Welcome back to The Ecom Show! This is the podcast where we bring you insights, strategies, and real-life experiences from e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies. Our goal? To help you grow your e-commerce store with actionable tips and expert advice.Before we dive into today's episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend who would find it valuable. As you know, we don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, so your support means the world to us!🎙️ In Today’s Episode:We have a special episode featuring two of our e-commerce partners—Femallay and Desert Does It. Both brands have been working with our agency for over a year, starting with email marketing and later expanding to Google Ads and SMS marketing. Today, we’ll take a deep dive into their journeys, challenges, and the results they’ve achieved through strategic partnerships.💡 Meet Our Guests:Aaron – CEO & Co-Founder of FemallayFemallay is a feminine wellness brand dedicated to providing natural, toxin-free alternatives for women’s intimate health. Their product line includes vaginal melts for intimacy, menopause support, and cleansing, all designed to promote comfort and well-being through gentle, eco-friendly solutions. Aaron shares how he and his wife built the brand from the ground up, the struggles they faced managing everything on their own, and why they ultimately partnered with specialized agencies. He also reveals how email marketing continued generating revenue for months—even after they briefly paused the service—leading them to re-engage with our agency.Sarah – Marketing Manager at Desert Does ItDesert Does It is a US-based brand specializing in patented off-road car accessories. Sarah walks us through their challenges with scaling consistently, improving conversion rates, and maximizing revenue from email marketing. She also shares how working with our team helped double their email marketing revenue in just a couple of months and how testing the right discount strategy led to more profitable conversions.📌 Key Takeaways:✅ How Femallay continued generating $8K–$9K per month from email marketing—even after they paused it✅ How Desert Does It doubled their email marketing revenue in just two months✅ The importance of Google Ads tracking & optimization before scaling ad spend✅ How trying to DIY every part of your business can hurt your growth (and what to do instead)If you're an e-commerce entrepreneur looking to optimize your marketing strategy and scale your business efficiently, this episode is a must-listen!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 e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it for free!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-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast