Ecommerce Savvy™ (Deonnah Carolus)

In this episode we dive into 4 areas to consider if your shop is struggling to make sales. 

We dive into targeting, SEO, website copy, shop design, sales and marketing, and more! 

Enjoy this quick 10 minute episode on how to improve your Shopify store.

Alos, the Ecommerce Savvy Membership is opening soon! If you are interested you can hop on the waitlist here.

In this episode, I sit down with Mariah Liszewski of Mariah Magazine. 

Mariah is an award-winning SEO & Visibility Strategist for online business owners over at MariahMagazine.com. She’s a firm believer that showing up on Google and marketing your business doesn’t have to be as difficult & overwhelming as everyone makes it. With 7+ years of experience as an entrepreneur in the online & digital marketing space, she’s helped over 100+ clients get their websites found on Google by implementing a strategy that feels both doable AND aligned.

She’s been quoted on Forbes.com, interviewed on USA Weekly, and was the SEO Keynote Speaker in the Honeybook UPWRD Accelerator Program!

Some of the things we talk about in this episode are:

• What to prioritize in your SEO strategy
• How to name your products and product pages
• What not to skip when implementing SEO on your site, and more!

Connect with Mariah: 

On today's episode I talk about why Shopify isn't the problem, and unravel the common misconception that the platform is to blame when it comes to certain challenges sellers face when using Shopify.

I also dive into the importance of taking action over striving for perfection and how this plays into understanding your target market, optimizing your website for search engine visibility, and the significance of user experience design.

Other topics on this episode are: 

• Understanding Your Target Market: The foundational importance of knowing who you are selling to for effective marketing and product positioning.
• SEO and Website Optimization: Key strategies for enhancing visibility and attracting the right kind of traffic.
• User Experience Design: Designing your website in a way that facilitates easy discovery and purchase of products by potential customers.
• Sales and Marketing Systems: The critical need for a consistent approach to marketing and sales to build momentum and achieve sustainable growth.

This episode serves as a reminder that overcoming barriers to success on Shopify, or any platform, requires a mix of strategic action, continuous learning, and adjustment, rather than a quest for the perfect setup.

Enjoy! 

If you have any topics you would like to hear about on the show send them to hello@ecom-savvy.com

In this episode, I dive into the top 5 lessons I've learned in business. I also go a bit into my origin story and discuss how to navigate things like learning to trust yourself, being your own advocate, and how you can avoid beating yourself up if things are going south. 

Enjoy! 

On this episode we dive deeeep into all things social media for product based businesses with Jessica Sheehy. Jessica Sheehy, is the Founder + CEO of Social Savvy, a social media marketing & education company specializing in helping small businesses grow on social media through content that converts and proven organic strategies. Their mission at Social Savvy is to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs alike to grow their impact and income with social media.

In this episode we talk about getting back to basics with social media, content you should be sharing, platfomrs to be on, start with a connection over 'just selling yoru product', and other tactics that are working in ecom. 

Learn more at socialsavvyhq.co or connect with Jessica on Instagram at @socialsavvyhq.

On this week's episode I sit down with Giulia Ruozzi, Business & Etsy coach, and long time Etsy seller.

With 10+ years of Etsy under her belt, Giulia dives deep into Etsy SEO, Etsy pricing strategies, competition on the platform, what makes good product photos for the platform, how to get found in a saturated market, competition on the platform (and why thats a good thing) and how NOT to be a copycat (and why you should strive to be unique).

Tune in to this week's episode if you sell your products on Etsy or are considering jumping on the platform to sell more of your products. 

Wedding jewelry designer turned FB Ads strategist, Hattie Dunstan and owner of Funstans Marketing, is no stranger to product biz ownership. On this episode we talk about her journey, how she happened into FB Ads, and owning a marketing agency. 

Hattie also runs an AI Marketing Membership, helping biz owners master the art (and science) of AI and how to use chatbots in today's Marketing landscape. Oh, and we also talk about what OpenAI is doing for product biz owners, specifically. 

Tune in to hear all about motherhood, parenthood, work-life balance, business ownership, surrogacy, owning multiple businesses, Chat GPT and pivoting along the way!

You can get access to a free month of Hattie's ChatGPT Membership here: https://funstans.kartra.com/page/AI-robots-membership Enter FREEMONTH at checkout!

Connect with Hattie on IG @funstans

Welcome 2024!

In this episode I cover a bit about my story, and when I knew it was time for a change in my business. I also reflect on 2023 and things I did to move my business forward in 2024.

This episode I also talk about:

• Why it's important to embody the vision you have for your business
• Why it's important to have a deep connection to your vision and how it help move you forward in times of uncertainty
• Being open to the signs that the universe is trying to tell you at every moment
• Protecting your brand in 2024

Hope you enjoy this solo episode!

In this week's episode we are talking about how to integrate ChatGPT into your product business. I talk about how to use it to help you streamline your workflows, gather insightful data about your customers, and how it can save you heaps of time in your daily, weekly and monthly marketing tasks.

We have been hearing lots of negative thoughts about AI, and there is currently a lot of fear mongering surrounding the subject. So why is it getting such a bad rap? It's the next big shift taking center stage in our society and in the workplace at large, and while I do think it needs to be regulated, it should not be feared.

Topics covered in this episode are:

• Using ChatGPT to help you with your product descriptions and website copy

• How to use it to research potential keywords and phrases to improve your SEO

• Help you write and create emails - including refining you messaging, and selling specific products from your shop on specific holidays, and what the best ones might be for specific times of year

• And how to gather insightful data from your customers to help you improve your products and even your business processes. 

All this and more, on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Inspired E-Commerce Podcast, a show dedicated to product-based businesses and online shop owners. My name is Deonnah Carolus and I am an e-commerce marketing consultant and educator with over ten years of digital marketing experience. This show was made to give you the tools, tips, and resources you need in order to build and run a successful e-commerce brand. In this first episode, I share a bit about my background and what to expect from future episodes. Each week you will learn ways to navigate issues surrounding today's eCommerce landscape, and get answers to important questions, like, "What is the lifetime value of a customers?", and "How do I convert traffic into sales?" Tune in every Tuesday to hear industry-related topics from professionals in e-commerce along with solo episodes from me. Enjoy!

RT Custer is the co-founder and CEO of Vortic Watch Company. Vortic is a high-end wristwatch engineering and manufacturing company that pairs classic watch making techniques with innovative modern technology, where each piece of a Vortic watch carries a unique story and a part of American history. 

In this episode we talk about

• boost strapping an idea to a fully fledged company
• why it's important to start any company with a minimum viable product and test to see if there is product market fit
• how to create unique experiences with your customers
• using Kickstarter to launch a business
• and using LinkedIn as a sales and marketing tool for product based business.

All this and more on today's episode.

You can learn more about RT and Vortic Watch Co. at:

https://vorticwatches.com/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vorticwatches/automatic-watches-built-in-the-usa-colorado-watch-company

https://www.instagram.com/vorticwatches/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtcuster/

The time has officialy come (and gone) the Podcast has a new name and I am so excited about where the vision for this new change will be taking us. 

On this episode I talk about:

• Why the new name change 
• The next chapter in my business journey
• How to identify GREEN FLAGS in your business and when to jump towards them
• A new program is coming...
• eCommerce Savvy's new home

Tune in now! And dont forget, we are currently gathering reviews for the show. You could win a $50 Amazon gift card just for leaving a review wherever you listen. All you need to do is submit a review, screen shot the review, then email it to us to info@ecom-savvy.com.

Enjoy this weeks episode! 

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of brand protection with Chandler J. Esq., a seasoned attorney specializing in brand, business, and intellectual property law. Whether you're launching a startup or managing an established product-based business, safeguarding your brand is paramount in today's competitive marketplace. Chandler shares invaluable insights and actionable strategies on trademarks, patents, and copyrights, offering listeners a comprehensive guide to fortifying their brand identity and assets.

Tune in as we explore the legal intricacies and proactive measures essential for ensuring the longevity and success of your business in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.

This week I sit down with The Estie Bestie™

Athena Reavis is an esthetician, product biz owner, patent owner and all round trailblazer in the esthetician world! 

She took her biz savvy to a whole new level when she discovered that there was room to grow her product brand under her service based busienss. How did she do it? Simply by trademarking a memorable phrase and creating her ow patent for a particular facial tool had been forgotten about but still used widely in her industry. 

Hear how Athena took an opportunity to revitalize something old and give it new life, under her new paton and trademark she is taking the Estie Bestie brand to a multi-sven figure empire. 

Follow The Estie Bestie on IG @theestiebestie or shop her products online at theestiebestie.com.

In this episode, I sit down with TikTok Coach and Marketing Expert, Wave Wyld.

Some points highlighted in this episode include:

• The benefits of repurposing content throughout your socials

• Making organic content instead of spending on ads

• The benefits of getting to know one or two social media platforms instead of spreading yourself thin. 

• Why making a variety of content is useful.

• How authenticity rules.

Connect with Wave:

Website: www.wavewyld.com

Inside Scoop - www.wavewyld.com/insidescoop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavewyld/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wavewyld

Link to TikTok Marketing Pillars: https://wave-wyld.mykajabi.com/pl/2147620135

Free Trend Report: https://wave-wyld.mykajabi.com/trendreport 

In this episode we chat with Shlesha Pandey of EcomRevolutionX, a conversion copywriting and email marketing service business for ecommerce brands. Shlesha holds nothing back, and dives deep into email marketing strategies that are sure to help you convert more sales from your existing and future customers.

Some of the topics covered are, how the ecommerce landscape has evolved post-pandemic, new technologies that have come into play over the last few years (like AI and Chat GPT) and what to avoid, and how to use these tools to cultivate an authentic brand presence. 

Other topics included are:

• Cadence in your email marketing strategy

• How you should think about product positioning in your brand messaging

• Types of segments and why message personalization is key to your customers journey

• How to email your list without sounding salesy

• How your messaging affects deliverability of your emails, and more! 

If you are struggling with your email marketing, have questions about how, when and what to email your list, or wondering how to write emails that convert, you won't want to miss this episode! 

You can learn more about Shlesha online by visiting her website https://ecomrevolutionx.com/ or on Instagram @ecomrevolutionx

Download her email marketitng playbook here: https://ecomrevolutionx.com/email-marketing-playbook/

In this episode, I sit down with Erin Alexander of Product Powerhouse. Erin helps shop owners show up online with confidence. She believes that running a product-based business is a whole different ball game than what’s being taught by all the online gurus.

If you’re ready to grow the visibility and online presence of your Shopify store, she's the person for you. She's also the host of the Product Powerhouse Podcast.

https://productpowerhouse.co/
@product.powerhouse

On this week's episode we sit down with Jenny Parulski, founder and CEO of Ads Uncorked!

From highschool math teacher to Meta Ads Strategist, you could say that Jenny is a wiz with numbers. In this episode we talk about tips and tricks for what's working now, and include what you can do for 2024 to keep your ads making you money!  

Other topics include:

• The power of UGC Content

• How Meta's algorithm is far more intelligent than we think!

• Ads budgeting and targeting tips

• Why you should prioritize raw, unfiltered content that looks organic 

Tune into this week's episode! Especially if Ads strategy is something you'll be using over the holidays and beyond! 

You can learn more about Jenny and Ads Uncorked on her website: https://adsuncorked.com/

What's new with Facebook these days when it comes to paid advertising and getting more converions throught it's paid platform, Facebook Ads Manager? Learn more about Facebook and Instagram Ads on this weeks episode of Inspired eCommerce.

This week (after a long break) I come back chatting with you about starting a new ecommerce business from the ground up! 

Yes, I am coming back intot the product biz space with a brand new biz idea and you can tune in today to see how it started, how long Ive been thinking about it, and take you all along the journey with me as I venture into this new start up! 

Cheers!

xo, Deonnah

Lisa Juarez is the founder and creative director of Palm and Palma, a packaging and brand design studio for CPG brands. Palm and Palma's mission is to help emerging brands land retail shelf space with optimized packaging so they can get their products into the carts of more customers.

In this episode we talk about Lisa's journey from psych major to powerhouse graphic designer, and how her creative career has evolved to servicing ecommerce brands with their packaging design needs. 

Topics covered in this episode are:

• How your brand design should reflect your customers' needs, your brand's message, and brand values. 

• How to approach design in a way that helps your product stand out from your competitors

• Creating packaging that is functional but also has aesthetic

• How to use Eco-friendly package design while still being on brand 

• How brands can tell their story with their packaging

• Using color theory to attract your ideal customer and MORE!

Tune into this week's episode to learn more about brand and packaging design for your product based business. 

You can catch up with Lisa and learn more about Palm and Palma on her website https://www.palmandpalma.com/ or on Instagram @palmandpalma

How do you know if a business idea is going to be profitable? On this week's episode we talk about what to do if you get an idea for a business and how to go about validating that idea. Validating your market, your market niche and the profitability of your new business idea is KEY before going down the road of building and pursuing that new idea. 

Tune in to hear all about business idea validation and profitability on today's episode of the Ecommerce Savvy Podcast.

On this week's episode, we're diving into e-commerce growth strategies with Sandy Dedeian, a renowned consultant and expert in helping direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands scale successfully. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of assisting businesses in their growth journey, Sandy has solidified her reputation as a go-to authority in the e-commerce landscape.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Critical aspect of knowing when you've achieved product-market fit. 
• The importance of foundational strategies, such as defining your ideal customer and the significance of content in brand development.
• The need for brands to find their unique selling point (X-factor) even in a market saturated with products.
• Why excessive viral attention can sometimes harm a brand rather than benefit it.
• Insights into being intentional with social media, especially for product brands, and the difference between being an influencer and a business owner.
• Understand that marketing doesn't guarantee success and why it's crucial to work on your organic content alongside paid campaigns.

And so much more! 

You can connect with Sandy on Instagram @sandydedeian and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandydedeian/

She's also host of The Rectified Podocast. You can tuen in here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rectified-podcast/id1482176162 

When it comes to social media for business, it's important to remain strategic, and intentional. But how do you know if what you are doing is working? What do you need to track in order to stay aligned with your goal outcome?

In this week's solo episode, I dive deep into the ROI of Social Media and how to define your goals when it comes to using social media for your eCommerce business. I also talk about benchmarks you should look for, signs that it's time to stop what you're doing or pivot your strategy, and how to stay on track so you can avoid the content creation hamster-wheel when you lose sight of your goals. 

Links:

Social Media Pulse Panel on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AF8ogKPyGKk

Application to my 1:1 Program: Positioned to Profit: https://bit.ly/3iXdteF