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

Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.Being an entrepreneur 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, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.A 1-second decrease in load speed can increase conversions by 1% – 7%. The case studies prove it!My guest in today’s episode is Joe Lannen the Founder and CTO from Speedboostr. They offer ecommerce optimization services which typically start with a Shopify brand doing a desktop and mobile speed test with their Shopify Analyzer web solution. This performance analysis tool identifies issues and gives recommendations on how to fix them. You can DIY their recommendations or get their team under the hood and make the necessary optimizations on your Shopify store. Let's jump in and learn more from this fully accredited and notable Shopify Partner.What You Will Learn TodayHow to check your Shopify store's health and get optimization recommendations.Why Google has indicated that site speed is one of the signals used by its algorithm to rank pages.Key business strategies around Performance Optimization, Conversion Rate Optimization, and Business Optimization.Links And Resources MentionedSpeedBoostrSpeedBoostr Shopify AnalyzerSpeedBoostr Complete Guide To Faster Load Speed - Updated!ROI Calculator - Estimate your potential revenue change from a performance boostTheme Scientist A/B Tester - 20% off by mentioning eCommerce FastlaneFree Shopify Performance Analysis - Complete this form for free recommendations Thank You For ListeningI really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast and it’s sponsors. 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 entrepreneurial audience and I read each and every one personally!Growth Mindset?Listen to the eCommerce Fastlane podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify and subscribe to get notifications when new shows are released.Today's Amazing Episode Sponsor: GRINGrow an Authentic DTC Brand with the #1 Influencer Marketing Software Platform for Creating Genuine, Direct Relationships with Influencers.GRIN is the only influencer marketing software built specifically for eCommerce. From discovery & outreach to relationship management & campaigns, product seeding, discount codes & affiliate links, content tracking & rights management, sales tracking & deep analytics - GRIN’s software helps with the tenure influencer marketing workflow. Top DTC brands trust GRIN as their influencer marketing platform for rapid growth and scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

Your Business Is A Journey. Invest In Yourself Today.

Being an entrepreneur 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, drive more revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty for your Shopify brand.

A 1-second decrease in load speed can increase conversions by 1% – 7%. The case studies prove it!

My guest in today’s episode is Joe Lannen the Founder and CTO from Speedboostr. They offer ecommerce optimization services which typically start with a Shopify brand doing a desktop and mobile speed test with their Shopify Analyzer web solution. This performance analysis tool identifies issues and gives recommendations on how to fix them. You can DIY their recommendations or get their team under the hood and make the necessary optimizations on your Shopify store.

Let's jump in and learn more from this fully accredited and notable Shopify Partner.

What You Will Learn Today

  • How to check your Shopify store's health and get optimization recommendations.
  • Why Google has indicated that site speed is one of the signals used by its algorithm to rank pages.
  • Key business strategies around Performance Optimization, Conversion Rate Optimization, and Business Optimization.

Links And Resources Mentioned

Thank You For Listening

I really appreciate you choosing to listen to the show and for supporting the podcast and it’s sponsors. 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 entrepreneurial audience and I read each and every one personally!

Growth Mindset?

Listen to the eCommerce Fastlane podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify and subscribe to get notifications when new shows are released.

Today's Amazing Episode Sponsor: GRIN

Grow an Authentic DTC Brand with the #1 Influencer Marketing Software Platform for Creating Genuine, Direct Relationships with Influencers.

GRIN is the only influencer marketing software built specifically for eCommerce. From discovery & outreach to relationship management & campaigns, product seeding, discount codes & affiliate links, content tracking & rights management, sales tracking & deep analytics - GRIN’s software helps with the tenure influencer marketing workflow. Top DTC brands trust GRIN as their influencer marketing platform for rapid growth and scale.


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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