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Episode 252: Creative Shifts, Community, and the Realities of Modern E-Commerce with Kurt Elster
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What keeps a Shopify expert motivated after 15+ years in the game? In this episode, Kurt Elster, creator of the Unofficial Shopify Podcast and longtime Smart Marketer collaborator, joins Zach Dampier live at Smart Marketer Live to share real talk about modern eCommerce, creative fatigue, and building community in an often isolating industry.
"The thing I hang my hat on is two words: enable entrepreneurship. If I can do that with my content, with my efforts speaking or the work, then I'm happy." – Kurt Elster
From actionable takeaways to a raw look at what it really takes to scale on Shopify, this episode is packed with insights for any DTC brand or digital entrepreneur.
You Will LearnWhy "enabling entrepreneurship" fuels Kurt's long-term success
The #1 Shopify checkout mistake (and how to fix it in 5 minutes)
What Amazon sellers need to know before bolting on Shopify
How Smart Marketer Live helped attendees beat the isolation of online business
The creative demands of Meta's new ad algorithm (Andromeda update)
Why diverse ad creative matters
Behind the scenes of a high-speed Shopify theme build for JomBoy Media
Kurt Elster – Official Website – Learn more about Kurt's work, services, and speaking
Unofficial Shopify Podcast – Weekly eComm insights with Kurt Elster
Smart Marketer Website – Courses, strategy, and support for scaling your business
Build a Perfect PDP Blueprint – Learn the exact structure Kurt used to help boost conversions by 87%
Smart Marketer Agency – Get expert help growing your eCommerce brand
Smart Marketer BFCM Sale – Save up to 60% before Dec 4 & support charity while you shop
Omnisend for Email & SMS – Use code "SMART" for 50% off your first 3 months
00:00 – Intro from Anthony + BFCM promo 01:11 – Ezra shares why he uses Omnisend 02:22 – "Enable Entrepreneurship": Kurt's mission 02:54 – Kurt's experience at Smart Marketer Live 04:02 – From podcasting to partnering with Ezra 05:39 – The power of product detail pages (PDPs) 06:09 – Why Amazon sellers want Shopify independence 07:35 – Ecomm is lonely: The power of in-person connection 08:21 – Meta's creative demands and audience fatigue 09:57 – The checkout mistake that kills conversions 11:24 – Success doesn't mean debt-free: The hidden pressure 12:23 – Custom Shopify build for JomBoy Media 14:05 – What motivates Kurt after 15+ years 15:49 – How Kurt lives "Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit" 18:25 – Outro + Smart Marketer BFCM deal reminder
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Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
Share and tag us with #WeOutHere
Got thoughts? Email [email protected]
Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit!
254 episodes
Manage episode 522455834 series 2821365
What keeps a Shopify expert motivated after 15+ years in the game? In this episode, Kurt Elster, creator of the Unofficial Shopify Podcast and longtime Smart Marketer collaborator, joins Zach Dampier live at Smart Marketer Live to share real talk about modern eCommerce, creative fatigue, and building community in an often isolating industry.
"The thing I hang my hat on is two words: enable entrepreneurship. If I can do that with my content, with my efforts speaking or the work, then I'm happy." – Kurt Elster
From actionable takeaways to a raw look at what it really takes to scale on Shopify, this episode is packed with insights for any DTC brand or digital entrepreneur.
You Will LearnWhy "enabling entrepreneurship" fuels Kurt's long-term success
The #1 Shopify checkout mistake (and how to fix it in 5 minutes)
What Amazon sellers need to know before bolting on Shopify
How Smart Marketer Live helped attendees beat the isolation of online business
The creative demands of Meta's new ad algorithm (Andromeda update)
Why diverse ad creative matters
Behind the scenes of a high-speed Shopify theme build for JomBoy Media
Kurt Elster – Official Website – Learn more about Kurt's work, services, and speaking
Unofficial Shopify Podcast – Weekly eComm insights with Kurt Elster
Smart Marketer Website – Courses, strategy, and support for scaling your business
Build a Perfect PDP Blueprint – Learn the exact structure Kurt used to help boost conversions by 87%
Smart Marketer Agency – Get expert help growing your eCommerce brand
Smart Marketer BFCM Sale – Save up to 60% before Dec 4 & support charity while you shop
Omnisend for Email & SMS – Use code "SMART" for 50% off your first 3 months
00:00 – Intro from Anthony + BFCM promo 01:11 – Ezra shares why he uses Omnisend 02:22 – "Enable Entrepreneurship": Kurt's mission 02:54 – Kurt's experience at Smart Marketer Live 04:02 – From podcasting to partnering with Ezra 05:39 – The power of product detail pages (PDPs) 06:09 – Why Amazon sellers want Shopify independence 07:35 – Ecomm is lonely: The power of in-person connection 08:21 – Meta's creative demands and audience fatigue 09:57 – The checkout mistake that kills conversions 11:24 – Success doesn't mean debt-free: The hidden pressure 12:23 – Custom Shopify build for JomBoy Media 14:05 – What motivates Kurt after 15+ years 15:49 – How Kurt lives "Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit" 18:25 – Outro + Smart Marketer BFCM deal reminder
Your Engagement MattersIf this episode inspired you, please:
Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
Share and tag us with #WeOutHere
Got thoughts? Email [email protected]
Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit!
254 episodes
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