Ditching the Store: How Preston Zly Built a Thriving Online Luxury Brand with Johanna Preston
Johanna Preston is the co-founder and co-designer at Preston Zly, creators of beautiful, unique, and powerful footwear for women who embody these same qualities. They sell via their Shopify store and physical showroom. Founded over 20 years ago they now do around $350,000 a year. Hit PLAY to hear: How Johanna's shift from retail to eCommerce skyrocketed her sales 📈 The secret behind why preorders are a game-changer for her business 💥 How a bold yellow shoe became one of her bestsellers (and almost didn’t exist!) 👠 Why your email list is more valuable than any social platform 📧 The planning strategy Johanna uses to keep her business on track (hint: no tech tools involved!) 📅 How designing with purpose has made her brand a standout in luxury footwear 👣 Key timestamps to dive straight in: [05:37] "Embracing Freedom: Post-COVID Business Shift" [10:03] Structured Fashion Design Process [11:33] Magazine Planning Visualization Wall [15:22] "Maintaining Personal Client Relationships" [17:55] "Prioritize Building Your Mailing List" [21:28] Listen to Johanna’s Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/541Try out RevLifter for FREE for 90 days >>> https://ecmp.info/revlifter Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
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From Physical Store to Online Focus: Neem London's eCommerce Evolution with Nick Reed
Nick Reed is the founder of Neem London, a men’s fashion brand focused on making climate-conscious clothing. He also has a phenomenal background in men’s fashion buying – he was instrumental in taking Charles Tyrwhitt from £10m to £200m. He spent 4 years driving buying efficiency at Moss Bros. Neem London was founded in 2021, and sells via its Shopify store & London shop. They now are doing £400-£500,000 a year. Hit PLAY to hear: 💰 Steal this! The exact Klaviyo flows that BOOSTED conversions (and how to set them up). 👋 Ditch Zuck? How this brand scaled without spending on Meta ads (yet!) 🤯 eCommerce SEO is NOT dead: Simple tweaks for ranking higher & getting found 🔍 🎪 Pop-up shop SECRETS: Turn events into a customer goldmine 💰 (bananas & treasure maps??) 🤫 Untapped traffic: Why you're sleeping on YouTube Shorts & Pinterest for sales 😬 The #1 mistake eCommerce stores make with physical locations (don't let this be you!) Key timestamps to dive straight in: [03:53] Store Relocation and Expansion Strategy [07:11] The Challenges of Fixed Costs [13:39] "Creating a Welcoming Store Atmosphere" [15:02] Evaluating Customer Acquisition Costs [19:18] Strategic SEO & Branding Focus [22:36] Listen to Nick’s Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/540Try out RevLifter for FREE for 90 days >>> https://ecmp.info/revlifter Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
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Acquire & Accelerate: The Best Backyard’s Tom White Shares Tips for 10x Growth in 12 Months
Tom White is the owner of The Best Backyard, an Australian eCommerce store selling outdoor kids play equipment, furniture and other garden products. Founded in 2020 Tom bought the business in 2024 and in 12 months has rocketed sales to nearly $2million. Hit PLAY to hear: 🚀 How Tom White turned a small eCommerce store into a $2M business in just 12 months 💡 The #1 mistake most eCommerce owners make when scaling—and how to avoid it 📊 Why data (not gut feelings) is the secret weapon for skyrocketing sales 🔥 The marketing moves that actually work—without burning your ad budget 🛒 Buying vs. building an eCommerce business: Which one is right for you? 💰 How to know when it’s time to sell your online store for maximum profit Key timestamps to dive straight in: [05:23] Tom's SEO Strategy: Purchase, Improve, Sell [09:41] Disorganized Business Takeover Challenges [15:42] SEO Boost for eCommerce Growth [18:14] "Embracing Location Independence in Business" [20:34] Automating Tasks and Staffing Strategy [25:46] Listen to Tom’s Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/539Try out RevLifter for FREE for 90 days >>> https://ecmp.info/revlifter Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
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Acquisition Advantage: How Scandiborn Supercharged The Kid Collective with Laura Davies
Laura Davies is the Founder of The Kid Collective. A UK based toys and parenting business, with eCommerce stores on BluePark and Shopify. Founded in 2008 they now process over 10,000 orders a month. Hit PLAY to hear: 🔹 How Laura Davies turned one eCommerce brand into two—without starting from scratch! 🔹 The biggest challenges (and surprises!) of buying an existing online business 🔹 Why the right tech stack can make or break your eCommerce growth strategy 🔹 The smart way to handle fulfillment—3PL vs. in-house operations 🔹 Laura’s #1 piece of advice if you’re thinking about acquiring an eCommerce brand! Key timestamps to dive straight in: [04:21] Quick integration before peak season. [09:27] Testing Shopify with Scandiborn. [11:25] Tech replatforming: testing before launch. [15:27] Warehouse expansion and consolidation plan. [19:25] Learning to manage a growing team. [20:13] Balancing strategy and tinkering. [22:34] Listen to Laura’s Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/538Download our ebook >> https://ecmp.info/ebook "500 Top Tips to Make Your eCommerce Business More Profitable" Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
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From Design to Impact: How to Champion Sustainable Growth with Leslie Roumilhac
Leslie Roumilhac is the Creative Director at eCommerce agency Limesharp. She’s also obsessed with researching best-in-class sustainability initiatives in eCommerce. Hit PLAY to hear: 🔎 Why shouting about sustainability might hurt your brand 🌿 How LimeSharp blends design with eco-friendly practices 🛒 The smart way to guide customers toward greener choices 💬 Why honesty (not perfection) wins loyal customers 🔄 The big opportunity brands are missing in circular commerce Key timestamps to dive straight in: [03:12] UX design journey from Paris to London. [09:22] Sustainability: transparency over greenwashing. [10:14] Transparent product sourcing and efforts. [13:55] Timing of sustainability education. [16:44] Post-purchase sustainability challenges. [18:33] Listen to Leslie’s Top Tips! Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/537Be part of Episode 500 >>> https://ecmp.info/500 Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
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