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

Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur or brand marketer is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.In today’s episode, my guest is Diana Kim, Senior Product Manage at Braze. They are a comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers relevant and memorable experiences between consumers and the brands they love.Learn more about the technology that drives engagement and business results with smart, dynamic journeys and remain top of mind with your customers.What You Will Learn TodayHow better customer experiences improve the ROI of your Shopify brand.What is purchase behavior segmentation and why is it important.Why leading brands implement cross-channel upsell, cross-sell, and promotional offers.Why acquisition and retention strategies should work hand in hand.Links And Resources MentionedBrazeBraze Case Studies And ResourcesGoat.comThank You For ListeningI really appreciate your choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast and its sponsors. If you enjoyed today’s episode, 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 on iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our entrepreneurial audience, and I read each and every one personally!Growth Mindset?If you’re reading down here, I know the answer… Subscribe to eCommerce Fastlane and get an instant notification when a new episode is released. We’re available here Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.Episode Sponsor: MESAToday's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.Mesa is the easiest way to integrate any top ecommerce app or service with your online store. Designed exclusively for Shopify and Shopify Plus; Mesa's automated workflows can get back your time spent on repetitive tasks while growing your business at the same time.Mesa's no-code approach to building workflows allows you to create new ways to improve customer engagement, encourage repeat purchases without lifting a finger, reduce manual data entry, and more through a simple point-and-click interface.Search for "Mesa" in the Shopify App Store and download the app today. Pricing starts at less than $10 a month and comes with a 14-day free trial backed 24/7 by their Customer Success Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.

Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.

Being an entrepreneur or brand marketer is a life of learning, implementing, and iterating. All it would take is a new idea, a strategy, a Shopify app, or a marketing platform to be the next thing you need to improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.

In today’s episode, my guest is Diana Kim, Senior Product Manage at Braze. They are a comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers relevant and memorable experiences between consumers and the brands they love.

Learn more about the technology that drives engagement and business results with smart, dynamic journeys and remain top of mind with your customers.

What You Will Learn Today

  • How better customer experiences improve the ROI of your Shopify brand.
  • What is purchase behavior segmentation and why is it important.
  • Why leading brands implement cross-channel upsell, cross-sell, and promotional offers.
  • Why acquisition and retention strategies should work hand in hand.

Links And Resources Mentioned

Thank You For Listening

I really appreciate your choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast and its sponsors. If you enjoyed today’s episode, 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 on iTunes. They’re extremely helpful when it comes to reaching our entrepreneurial audience, and I read each and every one personally!

Growth Mindset?

If you’re reading down here, I know the answer… Subscribe to eCommerce Fastlane and get an instant notification when a new episode is released. We’re available here Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Sponsor: MESA

Today's episode is brought to you by Mesa, the only ecommerce automation platform exclusive to Shopify and Shopify Plus.

Mesa is the easiest way to integrate any top ecommerce app or service with your online store. Designed exclusively for Shopify and Shopify Plus; Mesa's automated workflows can get back your time spent on repetitive tasks while growing your business at the same time.

Mesa's no-code approach to building workflows allows you to create new ways to improve customer engagement, encourage repeat purchases without lifting a finger, reduce manual data entry, and more through a simple point-and-click interface.

Search for "Mesa" in the Shopify App Store and download the app today. Pricing starts at less than $10 a month and comes with a 14-day free trial backed 24/7 by their Customer Success Team.



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.

Ready to transform your ecommerce business into a profitable, customer-centric powerhouse? Hit the subscribe button and join the eCommerce Fastlane community today!

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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