eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection

Welcome to Episode 9. This week, I have a great chat with Chris Blockus from Nosto. They are a Shopify Technology Partner who leverages the power of big data to build a deep understanding of your store and every visitor interacting with it. With this data, Nosto can then predict and automatically deliver the most relevant recommendations on-site, through emails, pop-ups, as well as Facebook and Instagram ads. Literally, Nosto helps to maximize your conversion rate, average order value, and most importantly customer retention on your Shopify store.We talk about some of the biggest challenges that merchants like you have faced and how Nosto was able to help solve them with personalized shopping experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Welcome to Episode 9. This week, I have a great chat with Chris Blockus from Nosto. They are a Shopify Technology Partner who leverages the power of big data to build a deep understanding of your store and every visitor interacting with it. With this data, Nosto can then predict and automatically deliver the most relevant recommendations on-site, through emails, pop-ups, as well as Facebook and Instagram ads. Literally, Nosto helps to maximize your conversion rate, average order value, and most importantly customer retention on your Shopify store.


We talk about some of the biggest challenges that merchants like you have faced and how Nosto was able to help solve them with personalized shopping experiences.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection?

Running a Shopify store? You know it's not just about finding the right apps—it's about knowing which strategies actually work when the stakes are real. I'm Steve Hutt, and every week I sit down with Shopify founders, marketing experts, and industry insiders who've been exactly where you are. We skip the theory and dive into what's actually moving the needle right now.

Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the weekly pit-stop for ambitious DTC founders and marketers. With over 2 million downloads and 400+ episodes, this show delivers actionable Shopify growth strategies that blend AI efficiency with authentic customer relationships.

Each episode brings you proven Shopify strategies, apps, and best practices that drive measurable results. You'll discover digital marketing tactics and retention playbooks that balance automation with genuine human connection, plus real-world founder stories from my journey scaling DTC businesses and insights from 400+ industry leaders.

We dive deep into emerging tech—AI, AR/VR, automation—and show you how to leverage it without losing your brand's soul. Plus, you'll get operations, logistics, and customer experience solutions that reduce overwhelm and build lasting customer loyalty.

Whether you're launching your first Shopify store or scaling past seven figures, you'll walk away from every episode with at least one strategy you can implement this week. No fluff, just real conversations about real growth.

Ready to thrive in today's fast-paced ecommerce world—growing smarter, not just faster? Join thousands of merchants building customer-centric, future-proof brands with strategies that actually work.

Steve Hutt
x-Shopify - DTC Founder - Podcast Host

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