Best Dtc Tips Podcasts (2025)

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#357 - Product First, Creator Second: How 1Up Candy Hit $10M in 10 Months feat. VOID CEO Chris Koch 43:45

2d ago43:45

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Chris Koch is the founder and CEO of VO/D, a venture studio that partners with massive talent celebrities to build enduring CPG brands across DTC, e-commerce, and retail. With a background in sports, investment banking, and talent management, Chris brings deep experience in identifying consumer needs, pairing them with the right creators, and execu…

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S12 E8: The Story Behind Sharma Brands + DTC Success (from Ecom North) 39:34

3d ago39:34

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How did Nik start Sharma Brands? Why did he pivot from tech to DTC? Does he actually know Pitbull personally? If you missed Nik’s talk at Ecom North in Canada, have no fear, it’s here. He’s breaking down his backstory: from taking a gap year and never going to college to joining an agency in New York, Nik’s worked A LOT. It didn’t happen overnight.…

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How a BOGO Deal Bootstrapped Neven Eyewear to Millions 51:42

4d ago51:42

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Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fXKVcwl8FS8 How a BOGO Deal Bootstrapped Neven Eyewear to Millions Jonathan Strauss lost a $500 pair of sunglasses jet skiing—and turned that wipeout into Neven Eyewear. What began as a desperate liquidation promo turned into a DTC breakthrough. In this episode, Strauss reveals how a buy-one-get-two offer saved his…

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S12 E7: Reviews, Rates, and ROI: Ecom Strategy Breakdown 40:53

10d ago40:53

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There’s been a lot of things affecting ecom lately: tariffs, social media algorithms, AI, the list goes on. How do we navigate all of it? Nik’s setting the scene and breaking down ecom’s best practices. Margins are already thin and advertising costs are going up. So, making creative and quality content is a way to stand out. Being on top of analyti…

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The SEO Agency Rollercoaster with Becky Simms of Reflect Digital 31:18

11d ago31:18

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Join Becky Simms, Founder and Managing Director of Reflect Digital, as she shares her journey from launching her agency with just £3,000 to leading a psychology-powered digital marketing powerhouse. Discover how Becky and Reflect Digital navigate the challenges of scaling an agency, manage high-profile client relationships, and integrate AI-driven …

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SEO in 2025: What Still Works for Shopify 50:39

11d ago50:39

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Still trying to crack the SEO code in 2025? Jeff Oxford has worked on 300+ eCommerce sites, and he’s here to share what actually works for Shopify merchants now. From why your $300 product may be killing your rankings to how AI tools can scale your SEO ops, Jeff cuts through the noise. This episode delivers a tactical, no-fluff breakdown of SEO str…

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Ecommerce Weekly Briefing #1 - 16MAY2025 3:31

15d ago3:31

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This week on Ecommerce Weekly Briefing - Ecom.FM: We unpack the latest ecommerce shifts—from rising tariff pressure and AI-powered ad tools to key brand moves like Dick’s buying Foot Locker—and share 3 actionable steps to stay ahead.By Ecom.FM

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S12 E6: Redefining Media and Marketing Measurement (with Michael True, CEO of Prescient AI) 41:42

17d ago41:42

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Real-time tracking might be fading, but media measurement is entering a new era. Nik’s got Michael True, CEO of Prescient AI on this week’s episode to talk about how modern brands can confidently allocate budget, quantify impact, and optimize media spend using Media Mix Modeling (MMM). It’s about top of the funnel measurement. How do you use the da…

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Meta’s AI Ads Engine Explained (Andromeda + ASC) 45:02

19d ago45:02

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/m9YTxRsosJA Meta just rewrote the Facebook ads playbook—and Shopify merchants need to catch up. In this episode of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, ad strategist Kurt Bullock (Produce Dept) breaks down how Meta’s new AI-driven ad system, Andromeda, is reshaping targeting, delivery, and scale. From embeddings and v…

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#356 - 0 to $50M in 24 Months: The Explosive Growth Story of BRĒZ feat. CEO Aaron Nosbisch 48:16

22d ago48:16

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Aaron Nosbisch is the founder and CEO of BRĒZ, a cannabis social tonic beverage designed as an alcohol alternative that offers a euphoric, feel-good effect without the downsides of alcohol. He built his expertise in e-commerce from an early age, launching multiple internet brands and scaling previous ventures like MONQ (portable aromatherapy diffus…

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Caring People Making a BIG Difference 59:43

24d ago59:43

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Where has the time gone!? The month of May is already upon us. Michael Kilgore from Lighthouse Christian Camp in Smithville, TN joins us for this exciting episode. The camp does so much for so many, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Michael also introduces us to Patty Jackson, one of the amazing residents of the Sing for Joy Widows’ Homes tha…

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S12 E5: Creative Chemistry and Building a Beverage Brand (with Aaron Nosbisch of BRÉZ) 40:29

25d ago40:29

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How do you market a non-alcoholic, elderflower, THC beverage? If it sounds like a lot, it’s because it kind of is: Nik’s got Aaron from BRÉZ on this week’s episode to talk about creativity, positioning, and advertising in a broad space like the beverage industry. You might have a creative product, but how do you get it to stand out when people may …

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How Bamboo Socks Built a B2B Empire on Faire 43:46

26d ago43:46

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/l8ANgFlZK0Y It started with a sock. A turtle sock. That led to a Shopify store, a wholesale boom, and—accidentally—an agency. In this episode, Lucy Jeffrey shares how she turned Bare Kind from a seasonal side hustle into one of Faire’s fastest-growing brands. She walks us through surviving seasonality, scaling th…

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#355 - The Truth About Scaling on Facebook: Lessons from $150M in Ad Spend 40:00

1M ago40:00

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Marin Ištvanić is a partner at Inspire Brands, a boutique agency focused on paid social ads, primarily on Facebook and Instagram. He has personally spent over $150 million on Facebook ads for clients and internal brands, successfully scaling Inspire's own brand to $30 million in revenue by their third year. In this episode of DTC Pod, Marin shares …

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S12 E4: Landing Pages: Tips, Tricks, and Ingredients 45:09

1M ago45:09

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Nik’s continuing his discussion of the most underutilized aspect in DTC marketing: landing pages. Did you know all it takes is two hours and some creativity? Nik mentions thinking about landing pages in module sections to mix and match what you want to convey. First, you want your landing page to show what problem your product is trying to solve. T…

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How TikTok & Sidekick Helped Sell Out a Skincare Brand 40:40

1M ago40:40

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/Pi20dFaHoVg Ben Attwood left agency life to create a men’s skincare brand he actually wanted to use. With no investors, no marketing budget, and no prior product experience, he built Clubhouse Skin using TikTok, Shopify, and a lot of trial and error. In this episode, Ben shares how he: Sold out his first product …

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#354 - Tariffs, Duty Drawbacks, and Building a Bulletproof Supply Chain Strategy feat. Justin Sherlock 55:48

1M ago55:48

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Justin Sherlock is the co-founder and CEO of Caspian, an AI-native duty drawback platform designed to help brands navigate complex global trade and tariff environments. Prior to Caspian, Justin gained deep experience in finance and logistics at Flexport, where he led Flexport Capital, and previously had several years experience in private equity. I…

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S12 E3: The REAL Growth Lever Most Brands Overlook 32:40

1M ago32:40

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What do most brands overlook? Nik lays out why landing pages are one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—levers in growth marketing. If you're pouring cash into media buying but not seeing conversions, it might not be your ads: it’s about what happens after the click. And, Nik breaks down the essential types of landing pages that move the need…

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How Smart Brands Win Top-of-Funnel in 2025 49:08

1M ago49:08

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Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XXSr4Po30oY Paid ads are busted. SEO is back but weirder. Gen Z isn’t using Google. What now? VC Smriti Jayaraman pulls back the curtain on the Shopify brands building futuristic funnels today. We’re talking AI quizzes, voice search, digital oracles, and tech that reads your face to guess your shirt size.…

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S12 E2: Getting Creative In a Hard Field (with Andrew Deitsch of BRĒZ) 34:04

2M ago34:04

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Make no mistake, beverage is one of the hardest fields in DTC. Can you cut through the noise? Nik’s got Andrew Deitsch, the Creative Director of drink company BRĒZ, on this week’s episode to talk the creative process in such a large and difficult field. Andrew’s a huge proponent of making 3D models to bring his ideas to life. With a team of designe…

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700K YouTube Subs to Shopify Sales 47:05

2M ago47:05

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Her fans call her "The Queen of Air Fryers." She gave away recipes. Her fans demanded a cookbook. One $15 PDF later, Cathy Yoder had a 5-figure launch weekend—and she hasn't looked back. With over 700K subscribers, Cathy built a content-powered Shopify business that turns viewers into superfans (and customers). In this episode, Cathy breaks down: H…

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S12 E1: Entrepreneurship, Creative, Crowdfunding, and More (with Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank) 32:05

2M ago32:05

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New season, new guests. This episode’s guest has worked with Mr. Beast, Selena Gomez, and more—and you’ve definitely seen him on your own TV. Nik’s got Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank to give us the run down of entrepreneurship, creativity, and crowdfunding. He’s done everything from low-budget ads to working with multimillion dollar commercials. Why d…

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Pit Viper: These Shades Print Money 43:58

2M ago43:58

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Pit Viper isn’t for everyone. And that might be the secret to its success. It starts with a guy on a ski trip. His sunglasses break. So, naturally, he walks into a military surplus store, finds an old pair of ballistic glasses from the early 90s, and thinks, these are perfect. Fast forward a few years, and those surplus shades—once traded for beers…

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It’s a Great Month to Look Good 59:30

2M ago59:30

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It’s almost time for all of the great April events, like Easter…and even Arbor Day! For this episode, we want things to look great for you. So, we start with a fun conversation with Roger and Kayla Hindman of Roger Hindman Body Shop in Woodbury and learn how to get your vehicle looking its best. After that, we focus on helping your body look and fe…

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The SEO Agency Rollercoaster with Taras Vasylyshyn of Panem 13:13

2M ago13:13

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Join Taras Vasylyshyn, CEO and Co-Founder of Panem, as he shares his journey from freelancing to leading a thriving digital agency. Discover how Taras and Panem navigate the challenges of scaling an agency, manage client relationships, and integrate AI-driven strategies into their workflow. Learn about their services, team structure, and Taras’s vi…

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Shopify Dev AMA: Store Spying, AI Tools, and Trends 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Two Shopify Partners get real in an AMA packed with listener questions. Store spying tricks, AI fails, bold 2025 predictions, a garage full of jacked-up cars, and a sneak peek at their next app. What you’ll learn: How to spy on Shopify stores using public endpoints and browser tools What’s broken (and what’s promising) in Shopify’s new AI tools How…

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#353 - Meta Ad Secrets: How Top DTC Brands Spend $300K/Month Profitably 46:17

2M ago46:17

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Peter Czepiga is the founder of Flighted, an agency that helps DTC brands profitably scale their advertising on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Google. He also runs his own brand, Ando. Flighted has worked with some of the most popular DTC brands spending between $50-300k per month on ads. In this episode of DTC Pod, Peter shares his strategies fo…

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S11 E12: Unlocking Revenue and Scaling a Startup (with Liam Millward, CEO + Co-founder at Instant) 41:26

2M ago41:26

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What do Toys R Us and The Oodie have in common? They work with Instant, one of Australia’s fastest growing startups. Nik’s got their CEO + Co-founder, Liam, to tell us everything about unlocking revenue, scaling, and developing a product that’s growing so fast. How is Instant redefining email marketing and using AI to do it? What does e-com look li…

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Lady Gaga’s on Shopify: Go Behind the Build 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Lady Gaga has a new Shopify site. But this isn’t just a merch store. It’s a stage, a story, a digital home—built to evolve as fast as she does. Her team needed something different. A site that could change overnight and feel as immersive as her albums. So they went headless, partnering with Commerce-UI, a Shopify agency known for pushing boundaries…

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S11 E11: Listener Mailbag: AOV, Product Concepts, Marketing Talent, and More 41:00

2M ago41:00

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You asked, Nik’s answering. First, what’s up with increasing AOV? It really all starts with messaging that turns into leads. Encouraging people to subscribe or encouraging them to buy products that are commonly purchased together are two ways to amp it up. How should bundling work? Should you A/B test? Plus, how should you test new product concepts…

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The Store That Won March Madness 46:35

2M ago46:35

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Megan Smalley didn’t plan to build a powerhouse ecommerce brand. Scarlet & Gold started as a creative side project—until she got laid off. Fast forward 12 years, and Scarlet & Gold is one of the only women-owned businesses licensed for NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) merch on Shopify. This March, their Shopify sales are up 74.2% year-over-year—with…

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S11 E10: Breaking Down the Marpipe Report: Catalog Ads + DPA 25:29

3M ago25:29

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Nik did a DPA report with everyone’s favorite ad software, Marpipe. And it’s time to share what he found. First, let’s start off with catalog ads: they’re actually carpool lanes, and you’re only running in the carpool lane if you’re paying for it or have others on board. How does this relate to catalog ad options? How do they run on their own? Plus…

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10 Shopify Mistakes Killing Your Sales 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Are you making one of these Shopify mistakes? If so, you’re losing sales. In this episode, The Unofficial Shopify Podcast host Kurt Elster teams up with Bold Commerce co-founder Jay Myers to reveal the top 10 mistakes that Shopify merchants make—some of which even big brands get wrong. From neglected checkouts to bloated main menus, they share simp…

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Lending a Helping Hand 56:34

3M ago56:34

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Spring time is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about those home improvement projects. We welcome Chris Ferrari with Hamilton Hardware of Watertown to talk about their convenient and helpful hardware store. Then we change gears to hear from Martha Hinton at the Pregnancy Resource Center of Smith County about their mis…

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S11 E9: The Truth About Offshore Hiring 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Nik’s putting his hiring manager hat on. Don’t believe everything you hear about offshore hiring—in his experience, it’s been pretty positive, and it can help YOU scale in ways you would have never thought possible. Finding offshore help requires a ton of flexibility and skill. In Nik’s experience, not only do his hires need to know Figma, Meta Ads…

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The SEO Agency Rollercoaster with Olivia Tapper and Thomas Phillips of DTC SEO Agency 32:05

3M ago32:05

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Join Olivia Tapper and Thomas Phillips, co-founders of DTC SEO Agency and PetPortraits.com, as they share their paths into digital marketing and the spark that drove them to build two thriving businesses. Discover how they tailor SEO strategies for direct-to-consumer brands, balance two ventures, and keep pace with emerging technologies like AI. Un…

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Fart-Proof Underwear? This Shopify Brand Says Yes 37:14

3M ago37:14

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Imagine a world where your worst gas-related fears simply… disappear. No awkward moments, no subtle side-eye glances. Just peace, dignity, and activated carbon filters. That’s the world Collin White and his father set out to create when they launched Tootles, a Shopify store selling flatulence-filtering underwear. At first, people laughed. But then…

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