Ecommerce Masterplan: Interviews And Advice To Help Build Your Online Retail Business Faster

Kalkidan Legesse is the Managing Director of Sancho’s an ethical and sustainable fashion and lifestyle bricks and clicks boutique. Founded in 2015 they now do 8-1500 orders a month. AND she’s also the founder of Owni (called Shwap when we recorded), an easy way for brands to add a resale marketplace to their business.Drapers (the UK’s fashion industry magazine) named Kalkidan in their 30 under 30 list for 2021. We're discussing:how she keeps Sancho's focused on their valuesand leverages that to grow the sales. Plus we explore the huge opportunity that her second hand clothing app Owni provides to all retailers.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.in

David Schomer & Ken Wilson are the hosts of the Firing the Man podcast, and founders of multiple 6 and 7 figure eCommerce businesses. Over the last year they've had great success launching their products on the Walmart marketplace.We're discussing BOTH why you should be considering selling on Walmart and HOW to do it well.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being

Yes, we're getting DEEP into eCommerce sustainability.Adam Bastock is the founder of Small99 who provide practical guidance to Net Zero for small business owners. He’s on a mission to guide 1 million micro businesses to net zero by 2025.He's chatting with Chloe about WHY to go net zeroHOW to do itAND how to shout about it for maximum impactGet all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comSign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Intere

Mike Adams is the CEO of Purple, an organisation changing the disability conversation with businesses and disabled people. He’s been listed on the Shaw Trust #DisabilityPower100 list as one of the most influential disabled people in Britain and received an OBE for his services to disabled people.A large part of what Mike and his team at Purple are doing is highlighting the value and potential of the disabled market – the purple pound – for businesses, and their latest focus is on helping online retailers sell to this fiercely loyal market – which in the UK alone is worth £274 billion, and $8 trillion globally.He's telling us all about their new project "Enable All" a marketplace that's accessible to everyone (no matter their disability) that you can sell your products via. AND which is a brilliant example of how to make an eCommerce site truly accessible.Sign up for a free Omnisend account at https://ecmp.info/Omnisend - Use code MASTERPLAN2022 to save 15% on paid plans when you need them...Th

One of our famous expert mash-up episodes! Each of our guests has been asked for their top tip for eCommerce Success in 2022. We've been doing these episodes every January since we started - and this year the answers are even more useful and inspiring than normal. This year our guests are... Chris Dawson from TamebaySue Monhait from Gift Biz UnwrappedJamie Huskisson from JH and Meet MagentoBen Marks from ShopwareLuke Hodgson from eCommerce ThinkingRytis Lauris from OmnisendTim Richardson from Your Basket is EmptyArlen Robinson from OSI Affiliate Software and the eCommerce Marketing Podcast. You'll also hear the thoughts of our host Chloe Thomas. We cover a LOT of topics in this show a MUST LISTEN for your planning for 2022.JGSThis is one of our 2022 January Growth Series - handpicked episodes selected to help you pull together the perfect plan for your business in 2022. We'll be releasing one every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout January.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMaster

Ashley Hubbard is in charge of eCommerce at Grenson Shoes a heritage British brand with a young heart. The business was founded over 150 years ago, as well as the DTC website, they wholesale to top department stores such as Mr Porter, Matches Fashion, and Selfridges, They also have their own physical stores across London.Ashley has recently taken Grenson through a HUGE replatforming project from Magento 1 Community to BigCommerce. We talk through why and how they undertook the project. Including key lessons learnt, and tips for doing it right yourselves. We ALSO manage to chat about the rise in marketplaces and importance of having your data ready to go AND how Grenson's customers can massively extend the life of their products via their repairs service.JGSThis is one of our 2022 January Growth Series - handpicked episodes selected to help you pull together the perfect plan for your business in 2022. We'll be releasing one every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout January...This podcast uses the following

Since 2013 Luke Hodgson has been helping eCommerce businesses improve their systems, and find their path to growth. With an impressive background in building platforms that fix all those integration headaches, his most recent endeavour is eCommerce Thinking – a business on a mission to help fast growth DTC brands scale their tech just as easily as they scale their teams, marketing and sales.As part of all that Luke’s been diving into the DNA of 100s of DTC brands to work out the stages for growth, and key things to do on that growth path.As I often say “there’s an awful lot you *could* do to grow an eCommerce brand, the successful companies are the ones who work out what they *should* do at any given point.Luke shared an AMAZING guide to working this out on LinkedIn recently – and that’s why he’s here as part of our growth series – to share it with all of you!JGSThis is one of our 2022 January Growth Series - handpicked episodes selected to help you pull together the perfect plan for your business in 2022. We

Simon Bell is co-founder at Immaculate Vegan, a curated fashion marketplace – for consumers who like a lot of style with their ethics. Launched in 2019 growing fast has always been part of the plan and in year 2 they’ve experienced over 300% year on year growth. We discuss what it takes to be a fast-growth startup, how to plan for the growth, going all-in with your time, building the right team whilst keeping costs low, lean-thinking, Minimum Viable Products, AND (of course) what the marketing looks like.Whether you're plotting your own fast-growth startup, or looking to simply accelerate your growth in 2022, or even streamline your business - this one is well worth the listen.JGSThis is one of our 2022 January Growth Series - handpicked episodes selected to help you pull together the perfect plan for your business in 2022. We'll be releasing one every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout January.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party

One of our famous expert mash-up episodes! Each of our guests have been asked "What is the most important thing we learnt in eCommerce in 2021?" We've been doing these episodes every January since we started - and this year the answers are even more useful and inspiring than normal. This year our guests are... Chris Dawson from TamebaySue Monhait from Gift Biz Unwrapped,Jamie Huskisson from JH and Meet MagentoBen Marks from ShopwareLuke Hodgson from eCommerce ThinkingRytis Lauris from OmnisendTim Richardson from Your Basket is EmptyArlen Robinson from OSI Affiliate Software and the eCommerce Marketing PodcastYou'll also hear the thoughts of our host Chloe Thomas. We cover a LOT of topics in this show including marketplaces, supply chain, tech stack, increasing competition, marketing and a LOT more.JGSThis is one of our 2022 January Growth Series - handpicked episodes selected to help you pull together the perfect plan for your business in 2022. We'll be releasing one every MONDAY and THURS

Ian Bentley is the Co-founder and CEO at Parker Clay. Parker Clay sells handcrafted leather goods made in Ethiopia and is on a mission to create a better bag for a better world. Something they’re clearly doing well at as in 2021 they won the B Corp “Best for the World” award for their community impact efforts. Founded in 2014 they have been consistently doubling the business and now have a global team of over 200 people. A truly inspiring story.JGSThis is the first of our 2022 January Growth Series - handpicked episodes selected to help you pull together the perfect plan for your business in 2022. We'll be releasing one every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout January.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention

There's not enough companies in eCommerce embracing 'launches' - so as an end-of-year special we're sharing our host Chloe Thomas being interviewed about the Marketing Launch Framework.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hepsie Goddin is co-founder of Martha & Hepsie -- a quirky illustrated homeware, gifts & stationery seller she founded with her sister way back in 2011. Ten years on they now do 300 order per month. They have one of the best "Values" page on their website I've come across, and we talk about wholesaling, streamlining processes, email marketing, and how they've put both the Kindness economy AND reducing carbon into their business.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go her

Eve Kekeh is the founder of Bundlee – the UK’s first baby clothing rental subscription service. Founded in 2018 NEW subscribers are increasing at 53% YoY. We talk about what it's taken to launch and grow the business, getting into team, outsourcing, recruitment, retention, and mindset! With a big helping of customer education and sustainability.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: htt

As of today, we're all about helping you to both create a successful eCommerce business AND inspire and help you along the path to net zero. In this episode Chloe is explaining WHY we're doing this, and WHAT it means.==========Useful links:The climate conference Chloe mentions https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoSGXu2qwXzHAHIjz7XxTiO1IWDy87Ete Our Net Zero Status Page https://ecommercemasterplan.com/our-net-zero-journey-updates/New Podcast - Beyond Net Zero Journey https://www.beyondnetzerojourney.com/Apply to be a guest - https://ecommercemasterplan.com/guest/Our Offsetting progress so far - https://ecologi.com/ecommercemasterplan?r=61b0a531631bbe339e443ed1 (use this link to sign up and they'll plant another 30 trees)Please let us know what you think - https://ecommercemasterplan.com/contact/I hope you decide to join us on the journey!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Down

Matt Edmundson was the CEO of the Jersey Company, a group of health, wellness and beauty companies that deliver products and services to over 120,000 loyal customers in the UK and Europe. Pre-pandemic (yes, that long ago!) he was on the show talking about how he’d grown Jersey Beauty to achieve global sales of $75million, that’s over 7 million products shipped. He’s back on the show because this year he successfully sold the business.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.in

Sarah Curran, MBE has a phenomenal history in fashion retail – founder of MyWardrobe, 4 years at director level at Shop Direct (that’s very.co.uk), AND non-exec director at French Connection. Right now she is mostly the Managing Director EMEA at True Fit the world’s largest connected data set for fashion that’s helping retailers improve customer experience and sustainability.We discuss what it's going to take to be a successful fashion brand in 2022 and beyond, including how to solve the sizing issues so customers buy what fits first time; the power of true personalisation; why the customer is the biggest disruptor in the industry; AND what should be on your list for 2022.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we

Eugene Ravitsky is the President at FactoryPure an online retailer selling generators and other very heavy items! Founded in 2013 they’ve been at least doubling sales every year, have been high on the INC 5000 list for the last 2 years. This year they are on track for over $35m. We get into the nuts and bolts of how he's guided the business to this level of growth AND the key pillars of their strategy.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiri

Larissa Loden is the CEO and visionary of Larissa Loden Jewelry, a handmade jewelry business she launched 15 years ago, and has been full-time in for the last 5 years. They sell via wholesale in over 600 retailers and via their own eCommerce store, This year sales are on track to hit $2m. We talk about their pivot to focus less on physical retail, and more on online retail. the management style/structure/ethos you need to keep a business growing and pivoting.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor?

Gergana Damyanova is the co-founder and CEO at blonde gone rogue -- a sustainable and ethical online-only fashion brand. Founded in 2017 in Amsterdam, moved to London, and went full time in 2019, and this year they’re on track to go over £350k in annual sales. We cover a LOT about how they've built their brand and product sustainably, how they're building their marketing team, why they're avoiding ads, and even why and how they've become a B Corp.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Spon

Bec Slack is the owner of CleverStuff Educational Toys. Founded in 2010 Bec & her husband took over the business in 2015 and are now selling over $1m of toys every year. Listen to discover the secret sauce my guest has used to create a successful business selling products that are available from many other retailers. Including email, ads, SEO, customer connection, and much more.Get all the links and resources we mention at eCommerceMasterPlan.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/--- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co