Profit Velocity. It’s the missing metric in most ecommerce businesses — and the one that unlocks real, scalable growth.
In this episode, Mark and Ian unpack:
•Why spending more can actually reduce your risk,
•The surprising trade-off between ROAS and growth rate,
•How to find your optimal spend level based on contribution margin,
•Why most brands ignore customer lifetime value decay curves,
•How a 5% margin shift or small upsell can double your growth speed,
📈 If you're serious about building a 7- or 8-figure brand, this episode gives you the mental model and tools to grow smarter.
💡 Includes live walkthroughs from their ecommerce number sheet, retention strategies, and practical tweaks you can make today.
P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business:
1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/
2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/
3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786
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37:22
The Truth About Ecommerce Email: Why You’re Leaving Money on the Table
Most ecommerce brands are getting email wrong — and it’s costing them a fortune.
In this episode, Mark and Ian break down:
• Why most brands under-capture emails (and how to fix it fast)
• The real job of email (hint: it’s not just retention)
• How to time your emails around buying mode and conversion peaks
• Why eventing matters more than clever copy
• How often you should email (and why most brands email far too little)
Plus: examples from brands like Bedding Envy, Brooklinen, Healthspan, and more — including how some get 20%+ email capture rates and make it work like a new customer sales engine.
🎯 If your email feels like a background task — watch this episode now.
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🎁 Bonus for This Week: Free Live Workshop with Ian
Ian’s running a free workshop on The 6 Dominoes of an Ecommerce Sale — it’s happening this week.
Save your seat here 👉 https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/6-dominoes-free-workshop
P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business:
1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/
2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/
3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786
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32:44
Best Ecommerce Websites Right Now (And What They Get Perfectly Right)
What makes an ecommerce website truly work — and why do some brands dominate while others flop?
In this episode, Mark and Ian dive deep into:
• The ecommerce websites we keep coming back to and why
• How smart brands like Lululemon, Space Goods, and AO.com design for emotions, not just clicks
• How weather, seasonality, and agility separate winning brands from slow, outdated ones
• Why your website must match your customer's emotional need (problem-solving vs. desirability plays)
• The real hidden reasons some ecommerce brands scale to $10M+ fast
Perfect if you’re running an ecommerce brand, managing UX, or planning your next big store upgrade.
👉 Plus: You’ll hear quick critiques of sites like Dusk, Merry People, Healthspan, Buddy & Lola, Huel, Naked Wines, and more.
🎓 Learn how to adapt faster and grow smarter at hammersleybrothers.com
P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business:
1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/
2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/
3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786
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55:53
The Only 3 Numbers You Need to Scale an Ecommerce Brand
In this episode, Mark and Ian break down the three key numbers that drive every successful ecommerce business — and explain why most store owners are flying blind without them.
You’ll learn:
•How to predict monthly revenue in real-time (not after it’s too late)
•Why your overall ROAS is the single most important number for profitability
•How to calculate new customer ROAS and use it to scale without overspending
•Why hitting targets often still feels disappointing — and how to fix that mindset
Plus: insights from their live number sheet workshop, and how to stop making emotional decisions in your business.
Learn more at hammersleybrothers.com
P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business:
1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/
2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/
3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786
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51:03
How to Survive (and Win) in the Chaos: Tariffs, Weather, and the New eCommerce Reality
What do Trump tariffs, Easter weather, and Google Ads have in common? They’re all disrupting your eCommerce margins — and most brands don’t know how to respond.
In this episode, Mark and Ian break down the real impact of the new U.S. import tariffs, why rain (or the lack of it) can tank your ROAS, and how to keep calm when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
You’ll learn:
Why knowing your numbers sheet is the only thing that saves you
How to handle sudden market disruptions — like a 145% tariff overnight
When to cut spend vs. hold your ground in paid ads
How AI and trade wars are colliding to reshape eCommerce
Real-world lessons from brands who failed (and succeeded) under pressure
This is a must-watch for any DTC founder, eCom manager, or Shopify brand owner trying to stay profitable in a world that’s changing fast.
P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business:
1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/
2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/
3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786
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