eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Experts Share Strategies for Acquisition, Conversion, Retention | Grow Your Shopify Store with DTC Marketing Tips

Today's episode was recorded on the show floor at IRCE 2019 in Chicago (Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition)This years event merged a few shows into one mega-show called RetailX.It was marketed as the only complete solution for a transformative retail market. RetailX is a colocation of the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE), the world’s largest e-commerce event, with GlobalShop, the world’s largest annual event for shopper facing retail design, technology, and in-store marketing, and RFID Journal LIVE! Retail, the world’s only RFID event dedicated specifically to retail application.With 20,000 attendees and more than 1,200 exhibiting brands, it was an amazing show for all things commerce, be that in-store or online.What You Will Learn Today…Steve Hutt attended IRCE and let serendipity happen as he explored all the vendors that help Shopify brands grow and scale. In this special live recording, Steve interviews 12 partners that are doing interesting things to help Shopify entrepreneurs.Companies Featured In This EpisodeTimestamps have been added if you prefer to jump directly to a specific interview. Each five-minute episode is right to the point and very educational for the problems they are solving for Shopify brands.EasyShip (6:10)Easyship.comEasyship Shopify AppComplete Easyship Podcast EpisodeBold Commerce (11:42)Bold CommerceCashier by Bold CommerceComplete Bold Commerce Podcast EpisodeGorgias (16:37)Gorgias.ioGorgias Shopify AppVeriship (25:11)VeriShipVeriship on LinkedInOctaneAI (33:12)OctaneAIConversational Commerce PlaybookOctaneAI Shopify AppBokksu.comFeatsocks.com​JustUno (40:15)JustUnoJustUno Shopify AppEllamila.comSkubana (46:47)SkubanaSkubana Shopify AppDeathWishCoffee.comAwayTravel.com​Cocofloss.com​Nomadboutique.com​Skubana Series-A RoundShoelace (50:01)ShoelaceShoelace Shopify AppRhone.com​Follow Reza (CEO - Shoelace) on TwitterZaius (57:21)ZaiusZAM (Zaius Assisted Marketing) Empowered Marketer PodcastMizzen and MainPrivy (64:04)PrivyPrivy Shopify AppPrivy Cart SaverDormifyZutanoShopPad (70:10)TheShopPadMesaLoox (75:15)LooxLoox Shopify AppThank You For ListeningI really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.I would also be so grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and I read each and everyone personally!New Strategies Each Week To Help You Build And Scale Lifetime Customer Loyalty. SUBSCRIBE HERE!Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning. All it would take is a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform to be the next thing you need to drive more revenue and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. Don’t miss a single episode!Episode SponsorThis episode was brought to you by Omnisend, makers of sophisticated omnichannel marketing automation tools for sales-driven Shopify brands that have outgrown generic email marketing platforms. Engage your customers and boost your sales with dynamic emails, text messages, web push notifications, Facebook Messenger, and retargeting ads on Facebook and Google – all from one platform.Try Omnisend for free for 14 days. Check them out at Omnisend.com and use the code “fastlane” when you signup to get an extra 50% off for the first 3 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Today's episode was recorded on the show floor at IRCE 2019 in Chicago (Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition)

This years event merged a few shows into one mega-show called RetailX.

It was marketed as the only complete solution for a transformative retail market. RetailX is a colocation of the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE), the world’s largest e-commerce event, with GlobalShop, the world’s largest annual event for shopper facing retail design, technology, and in-store marketing, and RFID Journal LIVE! Retail, the world’s only RFID event dedicated specifically to retail application.

With 20,000 attendees and more than 1,200 exhibiting brands, it was an amazing show for all things commerce, be that in-store or online.

What You Will Learn Today…

Steve Hutt attended IRCE and let serendipity happen as he explored all the vendors that help Shopify brands grow and scale. In this special live recording, Steve interviews 12 partners that are doing interesting things to help Shopify entrepreneurs.

Companies Featured In This Episode

Timestamps have been added if you prefer to jump directly to a specific interview. Each five-minute episode is right to the point and very educational for the problems they are solving for Shopify brands.

EasyShip (6:10)

Easyship.com

Easyship Shopify App

Complete Easyship Podcast Episode

Bold Commerce (11:42)

Bold Commerce

Cashier by Bold Commerce

Complete Bold Commerce Podcast Episode

Gorgias (16:37)

Gorgias.io

Gorgias Shopify App

Veriship (25:11)

VeriShip

Veriship on LinkedIn

OctaneAI (33:12)

OctaneAI

Conversational Commerce Playbook

OctaneAI Shopify App

Bokksu.com

Featsocks.com​

JustUno (40:15)

JustUno

JustUno Shopify App

Ellamila.com

Skubana (46:47)

Skubana

Skubana Shopify App

DeathWishCoffee.com

AwayTravel.com​

Cocofloss.com​

Nomadboutique.com​

Skubana Series-A Round

Shoelace (50:01)

Shoelace

Shoelace Shopify App

Rhone.com​

Follow Reza (CEO - Shoelace) on Twitter

Zaius (57:21)

Zaius

ZAM (Zaius Assisted Marketing) 

Empowered Marketer Podcast

Mizzen and Main

Privy (64:04)

Privy

Privy Shopify App

Privy Cart Saver

Dormify

Zutano

ShopPad (70:10)

TheShopPad

Mesa

Loox (75:15)

Loox

Loox Shopify App

Thank You For Listening

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.

I would also be so grateful if you would consider taking a minute or two to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our audience and I read each and everyone personally!

New Strategies Each Week To Help You Build And Scale Lifetime Customer Loyalty. SUBSCRIBE HERE!

Being an entrepreneur is a life of learning. All it would take is a new idea, strategy, Shopify app, or marketing platform to be the next thing you need to drive more revenue and lifetime loyalty for your Shopify store. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunesStitcher, or Spotify. Don’t miss a single episode!

Episode Sponsor

This episode was brought to you by Omnisend, makers of sophisticated omnichannel marketing automation tools for sales-driven Shopify brands that have outgrown generic email marketing platforms. Engage your customers and boost your sales with dynamic emails, text messages, web push notifications, Facebook Messenger, and retargeting ads on Facebook and Google – all from one platform.

Try Omnisend for free for 14 days. Check them out at Omnisend.com and use the code “fastlane” when you signup to get an extra 50% off for the first 3 months.



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

What is eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Experts Share Strategies for Acquisition, Conversion, Retention | Grow Your Shopify Store with DTC Marketing Tips?

Hey there! I'm Steve Hutt, the host of eCommerce Fastlane – your go-to podcast for proven strategies and actionable insights to accelerate your Shopify store's growth. As a seasoned ecommerce entrepreneur, I'm passionate about empowering online retailers to boost traffic, conversions, and lifetime customer value.

One reviewer described the show as having an "impressive level of content that is accessible for beginners, but even more rewarding for deep e-commerce experts who want to get into the weeds of marketing & operations and translate these strategies into actions."

Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the pit-stop for Shopify entrepreneurs and marketers looking to thrive in the competitive world of direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail. With over 1 million downloads and 330+ episodes, the podcast covers a wide range of topics, including:

- Shopify & Ecommerce Platforms
- Shopify apps, themes, partners & best practices
- Shopify experts, Shopify Plus & Shopify POS
- BigCommerce, WooCommerce, WordPress & other commerce tools
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Email marketing, SMS marketing & push notifications
- Conversion rate optimization (CRO) & customer retention
- Paid advertising (Facebook, Google, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
- Influencer marketing, content marketing & Shopify SEO
- Social media marketing, branding & public relations
- Shopify Dropshipping & Other Business Models
- Shopify dropshipping, print on demand & online store setup
- B2B ecommerce, wholesale & Shopify online shopping
- Shopify collabs & partnerships
- Emerging Ecommerce Trends
- AI, AR/VR & chatbots in ecommerce
- Sustainability, social impact & headless commerce
- Omnichannel strategies & cross-border ecommerce
- Web3, crypto & NFTs in ecommerce
- Entrepreneurship & Startup Growth
- Founder stories, lessons learned & work-life balance
- Startup funding, team building & growth strategies
- Business Operations & Logistics
- Inventory management, supply chain & fulfillment
- Payment processing, fraud prevention & customer support
- Data analytics, business intelligence & cash flow management
- MarTech & Ecommerce Tech Stack
- Marketing automation, analytics & personalization
- Headless CMS, CDPs & data management
- ERP, PIM, OMS, WMS & 3PL integrations
- Finance, Economics & Investing
- Ecommerce business models & unit economics
- Financial planning, budgeting & forecasting
- Fundraising, M&A, exit strategies & tax planning

Each week, I sit down with Shopify partners, marketing experts, and industry leaders to discuss the latest tools, trends, and tactics. From app developers and agency owners to successful brand founders, my guests bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every episode.

Whether you're just starting your ecommerce journey or a seasoned DTC professional, eCommerce Fastlane aims to provide the insights and inspiration you need to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for in-depth interviews, real-world case studies, and practical advice you can implement immediately to grow your Shopify store.

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Together, let's navigate the fast-paced world of online retail and unlock your store's true potential.

For more ecommerce tips and resources, visit our blog at eCommercefastlane.com and follow me on Twitter @stevenhutt. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, feel free to reach out at steve@ecommercefastlane.com.

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