Best Dtc Tips Podcasts (2025)

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TEA 207: How to Build Feedback Loops Into Your Business 40:10

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Most entrepreneurs think they know exactly what their customers, team, or business needs. We used to believe that too, until I realized feedback loops are the secret systems every great company builds into their DNA. In this episode, we’ll break down why feedback matters, where you should be using it, and the biggest trap that distorts it… survivor…

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Reverse-Engineering Grüns $500M Supplement Marketing Machine 36:12

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"Send me a text" In 2 years, Grüns went from zero to $500M valuation selling gummy vitamins in a market that was already very saturated. The format wasn't new. The "convenient on-the-go” positioning wasn't innovative. So what actually drove their success? This deep-dive reveals the marketing strategy most case studies miss. While Grüns markets to a…

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Packaging Like the Pros: The Hidden Process Behind Your Favorite CPG Brands 51:19

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Danielle Kidney is the founder of The Creative Pack, a Los Angeles-based agency specializing in packaging design for CPG and DTC brands. With over two decades of experience in the industry—including work with Tesco and a diverse portfolio of well-known consumer brands—Danielle brings a wealth of expertise in every aspect of packaging, from strategy…

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There’s a Lot in Store for This Month 59:24

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The leaves are changing very soon, so it’s a great time to talk about how opinionated folks are about pumpkin flavors :-) We start our interviews for this episode with space saving ideas from Stan Vaught of Lascassas Self Storage. After that, Zac Tucker and his student crew from Cannon County High School talk about their fun work in the Advertising…

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TEA 206: 4 Q4 Tips That’ll Make You A Lot More Money 31:57

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Throughout the month of September we hosted our "Countdown to Q4" event. Every day we sent a tip to our email list that would help them have the best Q4 ever. In this episode, we are sharing 4 of our favorites with you. However, if you missed out Countdown To Q4 event, no worries because we are sharing all 30 of the tips just by clicking this link.…

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#195 The 5 Franchise Categories That Print Money 37:06

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Most people think of coffee shops or fast food when they hear “franchise.” But the real money is in overlooked industries with high margins, low overhead, and massive demand. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Cliff, a veteran franchise owner and consultant, to reveal the five franchise categories with the highest profit potential. From trade…

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SEO Is Dead. Long Live GEO. w/ Domaine's Mac King 51:54

7d ago51:54

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"ChatGPT is not that sophisticated yet. So for marketers, what that means is there are real ways right now for arbitrage in this short period of time before ChatGPT gets good enough to say, no, we're only showing the proper result." Mac King from Domaine breaks down why merchants are seeing ChatGPT and Perplexity show up as referral sources in thei…

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Your Old Supplement Funnel Is Bleeding Money? Here's What Actually Works 55:19

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"Send me a text" Are your supplement marketing funnels bleeding money? Whether you're stuck at 6-figures or scaling to 8-figures, this episode reveals the compliance-friendly strategies that are actually converting supplement customers in today's evolved marketplace. Discover how the supplement marketing landscape has completely transformed as cust…

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#361 - From Ecuador to Your Table in 24 Hours: How UrbanStems Built a Time-Critical Supply Chain 45:01

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Meenakshi Lala is the CEO of UrbanStems, an online floral gifting company that designs, sources, and delivers high-quality, curated bouquets and gifts across the U.S. She brings over two decades of operational experience from leading brands in fashion and retail such as Alice + Olivia, Juicy Couture, and Elie Tahari. Her expertise in scaling comple…

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#194 How to Build a Business That Grows Predictably 32:20

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Most entrepreneurs get stuck competing on price. But real growth comes from building around value, purpose, and a formula you can repeat. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Solomon Thimothy, founder of OneIMS and co-founder of Clickx, to break down his Growth Formula: a simple framework built on acquisition and retention. Solomon shares how h…

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Jamil Bhuya: Why Store Owners Can't See Conversion Killers 49:15

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Jamil Bhuya has scaled businesses across three wildly different industries: restaurants, beauty, and now Shopify agencies. That multi-industry perspective gives him a unique superpower—he can spot the conversion killers that store owners become blind to. We talked about why fresh eyes matter more than fancy tools, the psychology behind purchase obj…

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TEA 205: Print 3X More Revenue With These 5 Pop-Ups 15:00

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In this episode, Dylan is out in order to prep for our conference down in Orlando. But, Josh is solo-ing this episode with 5 pop-ups you NEED for your ecommerce store to make the most out of every visitor. Only 2-5% of people actually buy when they land on your website. Meaning, you're leaving 95-98% of people that don't buy and probably won't ever…

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The $50 Billion Supplement Shift 11:05

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"Send me a text" The Supplement Industry Revolution: Why 90% of Brands Are Failing (And 5 That Aren't) The supplement industry just split in half. On one side, you've got brands burning through cash on Facebook ads, racing to the bottom on price, and struggling to survive. On the other side, there are companies quietly making 8 and 9 figures by bre…

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#193 How to Drive Organic Growth With Referrals and Word-of-Mouth 18:02

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Paid ads are expensive and crowded. The brands that stand out today know how to blend organic marketing, referrals, and authentic word-of-mouth… online and offline. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Ashley Stanford, digital strategist and co-founder of Ice Cream Social, to unpack how entrepreneurs can lower acquisition costs, create authenti…

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Bots, Fraud, & Other Online Store BS 43:12

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We're seeing 10x more bots than humans on client stores. Fraudsters are buying your cheapest items to test stolen credit cards. Your SEO agency wants 150 new collections. This week, we dig into the actual problems hitting Shopify stores right now. Not theory, not best practices, but the real BS we're fixing for clients. We break down why your analy…

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TEA 204: The Road To $1M/Month (August Brand Update) 44:30

21d ago44:30

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Buy A Ticket To Our Virtual Experience We just crossed $219K in August sales for our partner brands across Shopify and Amazon - and we’re on the road to $1M in sales this November. In this episode, Josh shares what actually worked to get there, key projects we are working on this month to build foundation, and the exact offers we’re testing across …

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Why DTC-First Supplement Brands Are Crushing Traditional Companies (And How to Join Them) 20:29

23d ago20:29

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"Send me a text" In this episode, I break down why the supplement industry is splitting into two distinct groups: companies that own their customers and companies that just make products for other people's customers. You'll discover why chasing that big CVS or Walmart deal might actually destroy your brand, how direct-to-consumer supplement compani…

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#360 - Supply Chain Lessons from Building Seed, Liquid IV, and Celsius 49:13

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Natan Bershtel is the Director of Business Development at Pelagic, a fractional supply chain partner for growing brands and CPG companies. Before Pelagic, Natan spent nearly 20 years as a public school teacher before joining and eventually running his family’s contract packaging business—where he worked with iconic names like Seed, Liquid IV, Celsi…

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#192 How to Find Your Perfect Business and Launch It 20:30

27d ago20:30

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Starting a business is hard. The secret to success isn’t chasing easy money. It’s aligning your business with the life you want to create. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Jason, founder of the Goal Crazy Planner and author of Dream Driven. Jason shares how he turned a personal struggle into a product people love, why market validation kept…

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How a Teacher/DJ Built a $100K SEO Agency (in 12 Months) 28:36

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n this episode of The SEO Agency Rollercoaster, we sit down with Callum Gracie, founder of Auto Media Group and Gia AI, to explore his incredible journey from teacher and musician to successful agency owner. You’ll hear how Callum: • Pivoted from music to marketing during the pandemic • Built his first $100K with SEO as a side hustle • Grew Auto Me…

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The $720K Exit That Disappeared 43:44

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"I'm not very good at success. That's something I learned as part of this." Ben Knegendorf went from forklift operator at Walmart to selling his stake in an indoor golf business for $720,000. Then he watched most of it disappear through lifestyle creep, speculative investments, and financial ignorance. His second exit was different - and his brutal…

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TEA 203: What To Do During A "Meta Outage" 23:21

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Learn More About The Alley Here We work with over 300 clients that run Meta ads. So, needless to say we are often fielding the questions "Is Meta down?" or "Is anyone else's ads slow today?". In this episode, Josh and Dylan discuss all things surrounding Meta Outages. What to do when there is one, how to know if there is one, how often they happen,…

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What it Takes To Grow a Nutrition Protien Bar Company To $1.5M in 3 Years 55:45

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"Send me a text" In this episode, I interview James Oliver from Atlas Bars www.atlasbars.com on how he grew his protein bar company to $1.5M in 3 years without any venture funding. James focused on the product quality first with pure, clean ingredients. Hit many roadblocks along the way. He bootstrapped the company initially by spending his own sav…

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It All Adds Up to Show You Care 59:51

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Friday Night Lights return and we’ve got tips to keep you connected with the action. Podcast guest Angie Basham with Flower Occasions in Woodbury talks about helping you show others that you care. Then we discuss the importance of accurate bookkeeping and sound financial advice with Josh Tramel of Tramel CPA Group in Smithville . Plus new AI techno…

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#191 Are You Losing 3% of Your Inventory on Amazon? (Big Amazon Policy Change) 13:26

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Margins are razor-thin on Amazon. Reimbursements are one of the easiest places to lose money. In this live session, Neil Twa and Lisa from GETIDA break down what reimbursements are, why they matter, and the major Amazon policy changes every seller needs to know. They cover how lost and damaged inventory impacts your bottom line, why new claim deadl…

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They Bought a 'Hated' Shopify App for 2X Revenue (Now Worth Millions) 48:23

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/gGdS45JY2Yo Andrew Le and Tu Pham acquired Edit Order, a distressed Shopify app with a terrible reputation, for just 2x revenue in 2015. Ten years later, they've transformed it into Cleverific—a multi-million dollar order editing powerhouse. Guests: Andrew Le - Co-founder & Lead Developer, Cleverific Tu Pham - Co…

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TEA 202: From $67k to $230k Months & More Freedom 33:20

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For this episode the owner of speedcleaning.com (Amy Sardone) came by our office to do a podcast on how she increased revenue ~400%, moved to 3rd party fulfillment, is spending $4k/day on Meta Ads (wowza!), and more importantly… gained more freedom than ever before in her business as a busy mom! We talk about what she did to see this kind of growth…

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The Rising CAC Opportunity: Why Higher Customer Acquisition Costs Signal Growth in Supplement Businesses 35:54

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"Send me a text" This episode gives you step-by-step guidance specifically for increasing CAC strategically rather than just accepting AOV/CAC relationships. Explores how higher CAC (Customer Acquisition Costs) can: Unlock premium marketing channels Attract higher-quality customers Create competitive advantages Enable faster scaling Improve market …

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How to Build a Profitable Amazon Business | Why Most Amazon Sellers Fail 38:24

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Most Amazon sellers brag about revenue. But revenue doesn’t pay the bills… profit does. David Schomer, co-host of the Firing the Man podcast, breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable Amazon business. From managing TACoS and uncovering hidden Amazon fees to choosing the right products and using accrual-based accounting, he shares hard…

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Why Shopify's Shipping Just Got Way Better 42:28

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Also on YouTube: youtu.be/56r_UJZbtLg "We want to make sure that merchants who are starting their business who don't know what are all the jobs they need to take care of for shipping to merchants who are thriving and understand the space and have complex workflows, we can solve this problem for everybody." Vibhor Chhabra, Director of Product at Sho…

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TEA 201: How We Outsource Meta Ad Creatives 46:22

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Countdown To Q4 Begins Today (CLICK TO JOIN LIST) 💣 In this episode, we tackle the question: Should you outsource creative? The truth is, most ecommerce founders didn’t launch their brand to be full-time graphic designers. We share how we’ve partnered with No Limit Creatives for graphics and video editing - but more importantly we talk about why ou…

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How Smart Supplement Brands Use LTV, AOV, and CAC to Print Money (While Others Go Broke) 38:14

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"Send me a text" This episode explains: How higher AOV creates competitive moats by allowing you to outbid competitors for the best advertising inventory and customers Why higher AOV customers typically have higher lifetime value due to increased commitment How higher AOV improves cash flow for faster scaling The concept that CAC is an investment, …

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From 80-Hour Weeks to $50M Agencies (The Scaling Playbook with Phil Case) 24:54

2M ago24:54

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Most entrepreneurs hit a wall when scaling past a few million. Phil Case has been there, AND he broke through. From 80-hour weeks to building multi-million-dollar agencies, Phil reveals the systems, leadership shifts, and client strategies that allowed him to grow from scrappy startup to powerhouse. Neil Twa sits down with Phil to unpack what it re…

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Ex-Supps CMO's Counter-Intuitive Growth Strategies 58:03

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/0HHJ5tONfVo Most Shopify store owners are doing growth completely wrong. They're trying to lower ad costs, make prettier websites, and rush customers to buy. Devyn Merklin from X-Scale flips all of this on its head with counter-intuitive strategies that actually work. In this episode, you'll discover why the bigg…

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Special 200th: Doubling Revenue YoY, Launching A Software, and Building a Brand Portfolio 1:57:06

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► Join Breezeway's Email List In this special, long-form episode of The Ecommerce Alley podcast, Josh, Dylan, and Jake team up for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about TEA’s wild journey—from running a full-service agency to building an education powerhouse, launching a game-changing software platform, and growing a portfolio of thriving …

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Marketing Clarity: How to Stop Guessing and Start Growing (The Hidden Lever) 39:58

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"Send me a text" Uncover the single most important part of your marketing machine that most people completely gloss over. (But it’s responsible for it’s success or failure.) Finally gain the clarity you crave around your marketing so you know that you’re spending your time on the RIGHT things. Learn how to actually reach MORE of the RIGHT people an…

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Industrial Real Estate is Booming and What It Means for E-Commerce 40:59

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Industrial real estate has exploded in value, fueled by e-commerce growth, onshoring, and shifting supply chains. Neil Twa sits down with Joel Friedland, an industrial real estate syndicator, to talk about the surge in warehouse demand, why Chicago is a manufacturing powerhouse, and how no-debt investing keeps deals stable even in downturns. They c…

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The £500K Exit That Saved Jayden Clark's Sanity 56:31

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Also on YouTube: YouTube: youtu.be/p1PO9o9Se5o "I'm not very good at success. That's something I learned as part of this. I actually think probably most of us aren't very good at success." Jayden Clark thought he'd cracked the code on dropshipping success. Then his seven-figure business nearly broke him. We talked about why he sold for £500K instea…

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TEA 199: 9 Things 7-Figure+ Brands Do 40:20

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Scaling to 7 figures isn’t about hacks—it’s about habits. In this episode, we break down 9 things the most successful ecommerce brands do differently—and how you can start implementing them now. You’ll discover: Why fulfilling your own orders is killing your growth (and what to do instead) How to stop firing yourself from the wrong jobs and build a…

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Email Marketing TIps for Supplement Brands 32:04

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"Send me a text" Perfect for: Supplement brand owners, email marketers in health/wellness, and anyone looking to build deeper customer relationships through email marketing. Key Takeaway: In the supplement industry, email isn't just a marketing channel—it's a valuable service that enhances customer health while driving sustainable business growth t…

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Knowing Where Your Food Comes From and Where You Live 58:53

2M ago58:53

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The summer heat continues, so maybe a few of our tips can cool you down. We talk about the advantages of locally sourced food with Clark and Shara Adcock of C&S Farms in Smithville. Then, Ron Knopp and Betsy Smith with Town & Lake Realty & Auction in Smithville share priceless tips that could help you buy or sell your home. Tech tips within this ep…

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“Connection Beats Price” Shopify Expert on Building a DTC Brand People Connect With 23:09

2M ago23:09

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If you haven’t updated your website in years, it’s probably costing you more than you think. Neil Twa sits down with Clayton, Shopify expert and DTC strategist, to unpack how AI is transforming e-commerce, what’s hype vs. what’s real, and how to protect your brand in a marketplace flooded with fake reviews and copycat stores. In This Episode, We Co…