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| 04 Sep 2019 | Welcome to Add To Cart | 00:01:18 | |
eCommerce is a fast-moving game. And we get it, you're busy running an eCommerce store and keeping your customers happy. That's where we come in! Introducing Add To Cart - an expert podcast which collects the news, insights and research you need to know to keep you top of your eCommerce game. And of course, keep your customers adding to cart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | Metrics that Matter. Which eCommerce metrics should you use to grow your business? | #001 | 00:37:51 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Josh Newport from Shopify Plus to discuss the best growth metrics for your eCommerce growth. Common questions answered in the podcast include:
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This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Josh Newport from Shopify Plus Josh Newport leads Merchant Engagement for Shopify Plus in the Asia Pacific region, working with some of the largest brands on the platform. Josh has previously led digital strategy in agencies and advised clients across marketing, search and social. You can contact Josh on LinkedIn. Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Oct 2019 | Smart Discounting: Tactics to help you survive Black Friday, Click Frenzy and Cyber Monday | #002 | 00:37:26 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Dave Dennings who was most recently GM Digital Storefront Ops & Technology at Surfstitch. We discuss the upcoming discounting season and how retailers can join participate without giving away all of their margin. Common questions answered in the podcast include:
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This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: David Dennings from Surfstitch & Clearspace Digital Dave Dennings was most recently General Manager of Digital Storefront Ops & Technology at surfwear pureplay, Surfstitch. He has a long history in digital strategy and has helped a wide range of clients across technology, operations and marketing. You can contact Dave on LinkedIn. Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2019 | Headless Commerce. Is it right for your eCommerce business? | #003 | 00:35:42 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are rejoined by Josh Newport from Shopify Plus to discuss headless commerce. We quickly define what it is and then dive into the pros and cons of the headless model. We explore how retailers such as Koala and Adore Beauty have gone headless, Shopify’s position and how to get started to know if headless is right for your business. Common questions answered in the podcast include:
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This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Josh Newport from Shopify Plus Josh Newport leads Merchant Engagement for Shopify Plus in the Asia Pacific region, working with some of the largest brands on the platform. Josh has previously led digital strategy in agencies and advised clients across marketing, search and social. You can contact Josh on LinkedIn. Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Interested in more eCommerce news and insights? Sign up for free to 12HIGH’s HIGHmail newsletter to receive regular eCommerce news. Highlights include the ‘This Month in eCommerce’ mail which updates you on everything you need to know to keep you up to date in the fast-moving world of eCommerce. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Dec 2019 | Email Automation. How to use it to optimise eCommerce ROI? | #004 | 00:42:23 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jason Anderson from Andzen to discuss email automation. In this episode, we dive into email automation to understand how to optimise it for the best returns. We dive into the differences between popular email platforms - particularly Klaviyo and Dotmailer. We hear some examples from retailers such as Eco and Muscle Republic. And we even find out how Nathan ended up as an active member in a gardening Facebook group. Weird. Common questions answered in the podcast include:
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This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Jason Anderson from Andzen Jason Anderson is General Manager at Andzen: Brisbane’s leading Lifecycle Marketing agency. Jason’s major focus is on helping eCommerce brands boost their customer lifetime value using email marketing. With the right strategy, tools, and creative, Jason helps brands not only convert leads into buyers, and keep those customers for life. You can contact Jason on LinkedIn. Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jan 2020 | eCommerce Accounting. How to make sense of the financial metrics which rule your eCommerce business | #005 | 00:39:04 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jason Andrew, chartered accountant and corporate advisor. Jason is focused on helping eCommerce businesses take their numbers seriously - and keep themselves accountable. As Jason says, “accounting is about accountability”. In this episode, Jason explains which metrics are the most important for eCommerce retailers, how to measure them effectively and highlights the areas where he sees most eCommerce businesses fall over. Common questions answered in the podcast include:
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This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Jason Andrew from SBO Financial Jason is a chartered accountant and has over a decade of experience as a business and corporate advisor. He’s worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes from startups, scale-ups, corporates and government on a range of areas including M&A, financial strategy and performance improvement. You can contact Jason on LinkedIn. Please contact us if you are:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Feb 2020 | Secondhand Commerce. The exploding trend that is fuelling retail and saving the planet. | #006 | 00:42:07 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Yasmin Grigaliunas, CEO & Co-Founder of the World’s Biggest Garage Sale. Yas has been leading the secondhand market in Australia through her innovative approach to reusing and recycling dormant goods. Starting as a charity, World’s Biggest Garage Sale has evolved into an investable business model with purpose and giving at its core. Links from the episode
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Yasmine Grigaliunas from World’s Biggest Garage Sale An entrepreneur of impact, in 2017 she ditched her lucrative full-time salary to commit full time to The World’s Biggest Garage Sale (WBGS), a Brisbane based organisation commercialising the circular economy by activating dormant goods for good. You can contact Yas (or Yassie G) on LinkedIn. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Mar 2020 | The CX Bucket List: Strategies to identify and retain your most valuable customers | #007 | 00:41:33 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Customer Experience expert Danny Phillips, Co-founder of the CX platform Omneo and agency Arkade. Danny’s business focuses on retention rather than acquisition and in this episode, we’ll find out why and hear his top strategies for holding onto your most valuable customers. Questions answered in the podcast include:
Links from the episode: Shopify Plus Commerce Evaluation Guide (Sponsored) This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Danny Phillips from Arkade Danny has worked in the Australian retail and CX landscape for over twenty years and is passionate about rebuilding valuable relationships between "brand" and "customer". Danny is the Co-founder of the CX platform Omneo and Customer Experience agency Arkade - a Shopify Plus Partner. During this time he has contributed to informing the next generation of CX practitioners by speaking at RMIT University, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, The General Assembly, and many industry events. These days he’s working on CX strategy with established businesses like APG & Co, PAS Group, Glue Store, MJBale, Decjuba and Treasury Wines (even Danish Department store Magasin du Nord) - plus up-and-coming brands like Academy Brand, MAAP and Francesca. You can contact Danny on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
Email nathan@12high.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Mar 2020 | COVID-19: Australian eCommerce Impact (So Far). Assessing the impact and exploring tactics for Australian retailers | #008 | 00:54:14 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kate Collinson, eCommerce consultant & growth marketer and Craig Somerville, Managing Director of digital marketing agency Reload Media. We discuss the ways in which the CoronaVirus pandemic is impacting the retail landscape in Australia and around the world and how businesses can best respond to this unprecedented crisis. Questions answered in the podcast include:
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This episode was brought to you by… Shopify merchants broke records over the BFCM weekend selling over $2.9 billion USD worth of goods across 175 countries, up from last year’s $1.8 billion. Over 1,000,000 merchants rely on the Shopify platform on days like Black Friday to scale and grow their business. Merchants don’t need to worry about their site crashing because Shopify takes care of the tech and merchants can focus on what matters. If you had a not-so-great BFCM, it might be worth considering whether you’re on the right platform. Shopify Plus have a handy Commerce Evaluation Guide that walks you through what questions to ask and what you need to consider when choosing the right commerce platform for your business. You can download the guide at shopifyplus.promo/commerce-guide. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-hosts: Kate Collinson from Kate Collinson Digital Consulting and Craig Somerville from Reload Media Kate is an eCommerce consultant & growth marketer specialising in Shopify & Shopify Plus with a decade’s experience in eCommerce. She’s often called a “digital Swiss army knife” by clients, with a wide skillset spanning data & analytics, digital and platform strategy, paid media and customer lifecycle marketing. She works with retailers including Nimble Activewear, The Daily Edited and Steele label. You can contact Kate on LinkedIn Craig is Managing Director of digital marketing agency Reload Media, a multi-national agency with offices in London, Brisbane and Manila. Craig’s worked with some of the world’s leading brands on all aspects of their digital marketing, and is a regular industry speaker at events such as Online Retailer and Shopify Unite. You can contact Craig on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
Email nathan@12high.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Apr 2020 | eCommerce Fraud. How To Maximise Sales Without Compromising Security | #009 | 00:40:01 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Ata Gokyildirim, a senior director at fraud prevention technology company, Forter. Ata uses a holistic approach to tackle fraud and insists that simply putting up a defensive brick wall will no longer work. His thorough understanding of the retail space puts him in a unique position to help retailers do what they do best. In his words, “I want to be able to facilitate extra sales, that’s what I like to do.” Links from the episode Shopify Plus - first wave of support during Covid19 (Sponsored) Klarna - two months free for new merchants (Sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Ata Gokyildirim from Forter Ata is the General Manager of Australia and New Zealand at Forter. He started his career in banking and finance before joining his family's apparel business which he grew and sold to Macquarie Banks Private Equity arm. With strong credentials in financial markets, Ata took over a small Australian BioTech company, Prima Biomed, and embarked on a 50 million dollar funding round within the span of 18 months. He graduated with honours from the University of New South Wales. You can contact Ata on LinkedIn Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Apr 2020 | Rapid COVID Response: Zero to Full eCommerce in 16 days | #010 | 00:54:41 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Mike Doyle from Brisbane Airport Corporation. With foot traffic in the airport down by 96% due to COVID 19 flying restrictions, Mike and his team stepped into unfamiliar territory and built an eCommerce marketplace site from the ground up in just over two weeks. As Mike puts it, the process was ‘quick and dirty’, but the results speak for themselves with sales well into the six figures already. Links from the episode Download Klarna’s free report ‘The Empowerment Economy’ (sponsored) Upcoming Shopify Webinar with Jason Andrew (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Mike Doyle from Brisbane Airport Corporation Michael Doyle has worked across an envious number of industries and for an eclectic group of leaders during his 20 year marketing career, but the common thread is a certain knack for finding himself involved with organisations during key inflection points. You can contact Mike on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 May 2020 | Understanding Customers: How to find out what they really want and be creative in delivering | #011 | 00:40:59 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Matt Newell from The General Store. Recorded when Nathan and Matt met up at ‘Retail Live’, the discussion explores the most effective customer research methods (and when not to trust them), what kind of experiences make a real impact and the unique strengths of physical versus digital spaces. We also get Matt’s thoughts on a controversial ad campaign and his frank opinion of....er... bath bombs. Links from the episode This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Matt Newell from The General Store Matt Newell is Partner and CEO at retail strategy agency The General Store. He is a passionate retail marketing strategist, sits on the advisory board for the Masters of Marketing program at Swinburne University and is a NORA (National Online Retail's Association) Talent Network Member, which helps mentor the hottest new talent in online retail. He is also a judge for the AIMIA awards and a regular public speaker for the retail and marketing industries. You can contact Matt on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 24 May 2020 | Subscriptions & Micropayments: Turbo Charging the Future of eCommerce | #012 | 00:48:22 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Carolyn Breeze from GoCardless. As the trend for consumption over ownership has grown, so has the subscription economy. Carolyn breaks down the ways in which a business can embrace subscription models, increase customer loyalty and generate more predictable revenue. A passionate advocate for smart and democratic solutions to assist our busy lives, Carolyn also shares her vision of a world where micropayments seamlessly support and enhance everyday experiences and goes retro with a story about Reebok Pumps and just how far the online shopping experience has come. Links from the episode
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This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Carolyn Breeze from GoCardless Carolyn is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in the technology sector, including extensive international experience within the payments, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications sectors. For more than 20 years, she has been actively supporting brands to amplify their presence in relevant markets, elevate their customer experience, and form long-term partnerships. You can contact Carolyn on LinkedIn Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jun 2020 | The Future of Australian Fashion featuring Kellie Hush | #013 | 00:41:51 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kellie Hush, former editor in Chief of Harper's Bazaar with more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian and international fashion industry. We hear Kellie’s thoughts on the importance of brand stories, innovative retail partnerships and customer communities as well as lessons learned from the recent launch of and exit from, her own accessories brand The Way...speed humps and all. We learn why, according to Kellie, ‘the circus is over’ for luxury fashion, how the traditional Aussie department store needs a reboot and how fashion retail will emerge post-Covid. Links from the episode Free fashion industry report from Shopify Plus (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Kellie Hush Kellie Hush is a fashion entrepreneur and former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar Australia. With more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian and international fashion industry, she is one of the most influential and respected people in the Australian fashion industry. In 2019 Hush created and launched fashion accessories brand The Way and now consults with some of Australia’s largest fashion brands. She is a regular fashion commentator on television, radio, in print media and a published author. You can contact Kellie on LinkedIn Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2020 | Product Innovation: How to turn a 4am idea into a million dollar business featuring Chris Meade | #014 | 00:35:06 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Chris Mead, co-founder and CRO of CROSSNET. Chris, his brother and a friend came up with the idea for this new game, a mix of volleyball and foursquare (or handball, as Aussie kids know it), after a late night of brainstorming. They built a rough prototype, figured out the rules and played. Almost three years later, the game is in over 300 retail stores, generates over a million dollars a month in revenue and could become an Olympic sport. Chris talks about channel strategy, manufacturing and wholesale, the power of community and all the lessons he learned turning an idea into a thriving business. Links from the episode Double your Profits in 6 Months or Less by Bob Fifer Questions answered in this podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Chris Meade from CROSSNET Chris Meade is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of CROSSNET. Chris is responsible for everything sales related and has helped the company generate 2.25 million dollars in 2019, their first full year on the market. Outside of building and optimizing the CROSSNET website and leading the e-mail marketing department, he has developed relationships with renowned retailers such as DICKS, Target and Walmart. You can contact Chris on LinkedIn Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jul 2020 | The Retail Hack Games | #015 | 00:42:50 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Alita Harvey-Rodriguez, founder of MI Academy and creator of the Retail Hack Games, plus three members of the winning team, Jo Harris, Peter Knock and Yas Grigaliunas. Sharing their experiences of this unique event designed to inspire innovation and challenge traditional ways of working, the panel discuss how the Hack Games came to be, what the process looked like, the insights that emerged and how they can be incorporated into day to day working life.. We hear the winning pitch, an innovative solution to help the industry emerge stronger post-pandemic and find out about the Retail Hack Games mark 2. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus free platform guide (sponsored) Klarna (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: Alita Harvey-Rodriguez from MI Academy Alita Harvey-Rodriguez is known as one of Australia’s leading Human Centric Marketing & CX futurists and the brains behind MI Academy. Jo Harris from MI Academy Jo developed her reputation as ‘The People Whisperer’ after co-founding online retailer, Hunting for George. She has a strong background in people & culture with a particular focus on building high performing and collaborative teams with the customer at the heart of decision making. Peter Knock, non Executive Retail Director and Specialist Advisor Peter is a highly awarded and applauded CEO and senior retailer, specialising in digital innovation, e-commerce and business transformation within disrupted markets. Yas Grigaliunas from World’s Biggest Garage Sale Yas is the CEO and Co-founder of the World’s Biggest Garage Sale (WBGS), an entrepreneur of impact and a circular economy pioneer in Australia, driving this industry forward by innovating, collaborating, connecting and mobilising multiple stakeholders towards a shared vision, all while providing social good. Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jul 2020 | How Big W did Good with Excess Goods | #16 | 00:31:08 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Alison Covington of Good360, a matchmaker helping to repurpose items of value by directing them to Australians most in need. Alison shares how retailers such as Big W, Harvey Norman and Lego have partnered with Good360 to make valuable contributions to their communities. We hear how it works, the success stories and the benefits for retailers. In a year full of bushfires, floods and Covid19, this conversation is a timely reminder that acts of giving are good for us all. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus - fighting climate change Questions answered in this podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Alison Covington from Good360 Alison is an innovator, social entrepreneur, founder and MD of Good360 Australia. Good360 is a matchmaker helping repurpose items of value by directing them to Australians most in need. Passionate about equality and reducing waste, Alison founded Good360 Australia because she saw a gap in the market where businesses did not have a solution to donate surplus, brand new goods to charities and schools in a seamless way at scale. Alison’s goal is simple, to deliver $1bn of brand news goods to Australians in need by 2025. You can contact Alison on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 02 Aug 2020 | Beyond Click & Collect: Driving Digital Traffic In Store | #017 | 00:35:22 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Lee Hardham, Co-founder of Brauz, to talk about Reserve Online Pick Up In Store, a relative newcomer alongside Click & Collect, allowing customers to check product availability in physical local stores. We discuss the technology and metrics of this strategy as well as the opportunities for customer engagement it provides that brands such as Forever New are making the most of. Links from the episode:
Questions answered in this podcast include: What’s the key difference between Reserve In-Store and Click & Collect customers? How do retailers measure success with Reserve In-Store? What can we expect from Reserve In-Store and Click & Collect in the future? This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host Lee Hardham from Brauz CEO and Co-founder of Brauz, Lee Hardham has been determined to leverage technology to help retailers drive digital traffic in-store for over seven years. Having innovated using a vast range of technologies to personalise the consumer shopping journey from clicks to bricks, Lee, along with the team at Brauz, have been able to provide retailers around the world, a tool that converts ‘web browsers’ into buying customers in-store. Delivering Reserve In-Store, an Australian first technology in 2019 to retailers like Forever New and Nike Stores, Brauz have generated over a million dollars in in-store sales by helping consumers reserve products online, booking a time to try products in-store before they buy. You can contact Lee on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Aug 2020 | Passion & Polish: The Kester Black Story - How the World’s First Beauty B Corp Continues to Grow | #018 | 01:01:54 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Anna Ross, founder and CEO of beauty brand Kester Black. The business started as a fashion label, then sold jewellery, but it wasn’t until Anna noticed a lack of cruelty-free nail polish colours, that ethical cosmetics became the focus. Tripling business revenue in just three months, Kester Black expanded and went on to become the world’s first make-up company to achieve B Corp certification. From finding a chemist on Gumtree to international shipping to facebook ads done right, self confessed corporate rebel, Anna shares everything she’s learned on her journey from eComm novice to Telstra Australian Young Businesswoman of the Year and beyond. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus Enterprise Commerce Platform (sponsored) Klarna (sponsored) Questions answered in this podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Anna Ross from Kester Black Anna Ross is founder and CEO of Kester Black, Australia’s leading ethical beauty brand. Kester Black creates premium cosmetics with an ethical edge and is leading the charge to a cruelty-free sustainable future within the beauty industry. Ross has been named the Telstra Australian Young Business Woman of the Year, Australian Leadership Awards Emerging Leader of the Year, InStyle Magazine’s Women of Style, and Vogue Game Changers 2018, while also being featured across major media channels including BBC, Smart Company, Elle Magazine, Collective Hub, Marie Claire, Vogue, News.com.au and the Australian Financial Review. She has collaborated with industry heavyweights including Disney, Pantone, Go-To, Audi and Virgin Australia to name a few. You can contact Anna on LinkedIn
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| 23 Aug 2020 | The Insider's Guide To TikTok: How short form video boosts eCommerce conversion | #019 | 00:41:43 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Mike Angell, Co-founder of Vop, an app that allows brands to create a shoppable TikTok feed. From small beginnings as a self taught programmer, Mike has managed to work with some of the biggest names including, Black Milk, Shopify and Culture Kings. He shares his thoughts on everything social media from communities and their preferred platforms to the key criteria for developing strategy, plus we get his insider take on how brands should navigate TikTok and predictions for the future. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus Enterprise Commerce Platform (sponsored) Questions answered in this podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Mike Angell from Vop Mike Angell is Co-founder of Vop, an app that creates a shoppable TikTok feed. From small beginnings as a self taught programmer, Mike has managed to work with some of the biggest names including legends in the eCommerce space, Black Milk, Shopify and Culture Kings. You can contact Mike on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Aug 2020 | The Mistakes that Made Us: How Mr Pool Man Transformed the Pool Industry | #020 | 00:49:28 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Tom and Natalie Hintze from Mr Pool Man. These two siblings have taken their dad’s pool store and transformed it into an eCommerce powerhouse which has disrupted the very slow moving world of pool parts and accessories. Tom and Nat discuss everything from split testing free shipping to manufacturing their own product to qualifying for B Corp status and share heaps of coal-face tips on what it takes to transition bricks and mortar to an eCommerce model. They are hilariously honest about their mistakes and see these as an integral part of their journey to success. Links from the episode: Sell at the speed of change with Shopify Plus (sponsored) Questions answered in this podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: Tom Hintze from Mr Pool Man Tom Hintze is Head of eCommerce & Operations at Mr Pool Man and Co-founder of Water TechniX. After following his father into the pools industry, Tom became a licensed E1 pool certifier and qualified pool builder, but since 2013 he has focused his energies on the digital channels of the business. Passionate about exceeding customer expectations, Tom is no stranger to change and thrives on leading teams through the complexities and difficulties of the ever changing eCommerce environment. Tom loves a warehouse and a beer - isn’t that what eCommerce is all about?! Natalie Hintze from Mr Pool Man Natalie Hintze is Head of eCommerce & Marketing at Mr Pool Man and Co-founder of Water TechniX. With no previous eCommerce experience, Natalie's interest in psychology and 'why humans do what they do' led her down the path of all things marketing. Self taught, Natalie is now head of digital marketing at Mr Pool Man while collaboratively driving the brand direction and development as a whole. You can contact Tom on LinkedIn // You can contact Natalie on LinkedIn Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Sep 2020 | The Do's & Don'ts of Influencer Marketing | #021 | 00:37:50 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Danielle Lewis from the influencer marketing platform and agency, Scrunch. Whether you’re a TikTok regular or a social media novice, understanding how to best utilise influencers within your business can be daunting. Danielle gives us tips on what you should look for when selecting influencers to represent your brand, how to brief them to get the best response and the future of influence on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Plus, Danielle takes us behind the scenes with YouFoodz, sharing how they use social influencers to drive results. Links from the episode: Sell at the speed of change with Shopify Plus (sponsored) Packaging Solutions from Signet (sponsored) Questions
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Danielle Lewis from Scrunch Danielle is the Co-Founder & CEO of Scrunch, a global multi-channel Influencer Marketing Platform and Agency. Scrunch launched in late 2014, and since then has raised $3 million in capital, built a world-class team and launched a global SaaS platform, setting up HQ in Brisbane, Australia. Danielle and her team have been proven to be game-changers in the Influencer Marketing world, taking on massive advertising campaigns, collaborating with the likes of Amazon, Deliveroo, NewsCorp, Publicis Mojo, Under Armour, Youfoodz and more. Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Sep 2020 | Bootstrapped & Brave: The Merry People Story | #022 | 00:42:04 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Danielle Holloway, Founder & CEO of Merry People. Dani recognised a gap in the market for fashionable, functional, wearable gumboots and used her house-buying savings to turn that idea into a reality. Six years on, the business operates across Australia and the US and is a fantastic example of doing one thing and doing it exceptionally well. Dani shares her story covering how to get started turning an idea into a manufactured product, her experience of virtual trade shows, moving into the US market and why her boots will never go on sale. Links from the episode: Packaging Solutions from Signet (sponsored) Shopify & Jon Wexley (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Danielle Holloway from Merry People: Dani Holloway is the CEO & Founder of Merry People. Unable to find a gumboot that she loved, Dani decided to have a go at creating her own... and Merry People was born! Dani is trying to change the perception of the humble gumboot, from a daggy occasional product, to an everyday fashionable staple. Dani was named in the Top 50 people in Australian eCommerce for 2020 for Inside Retail, coming in at #12 and given an award ‘The One to Watch’. Outside eCommerce and gumboots! Dani loves exercise, travelling and spending time with loved ones (including her new little Labrador Sadie.) Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Sep 2020 | Domino's Digital Growth Secrets | #023 | 00:52:01 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Michael Gillespie, Chief Digital & Technology Officer at pizza giant, Domino’s. The conversation takes us from the early days of digital at Domino’s, pioneering online pizza sales right through to the most recent AI innovations the team is rolling out across Australia and beyond. Michael shares his tips for up-selling and cross-selling success, his views on the importance of democratising data and how he and his team have taken the ultimate crash course in agility thanks to Covid. And if you like cool efficiency with your pizza, listen out for the low down on robot and drone delivery. Links from the episode: Tropeaka’s Success with Shopify Plus (sponsored) Packaging Solutions from Signet (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host Michael Gillespie from Domino’s: Michael Gillespie is the Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer for Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (DPE). With more than 20 years’ experience in online marketing and digital strategy, he is responsible for overseeing the Digital and Information Technology teams across DPE’s nine markets – Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Luxemburg and Denmark. Michael’s vision and leadership has helped transform Domino’s into one of the most sophisticated online and digital retailers in the world. His team is committed to constant innovation and has achieved a number of world firsts including autonomous delivery vehicles, drone delivery, virtual assistants and online ordering with augmented reality, as well as working with operations to bring innovative technology solutions like DOM Pizza Checker to life in stores. Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2020 | You LVLY F*cker: Appealing to the Millennial Customer | #024 | 00:42:28 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Hannah Spilva and Verity Tuck, Co-founders of gifting business, LVLY. From backgrounds in advertising, Hannah and Verity are now turning over in excess of $3m with LVLY, delivering amazing posies in beautiful jars with heart warming and slightly cheeky messages on them. In this chat you will hear how they solved the ultimate challenge with flower delivery, their top tips for attracting and keeping millennial customers and how Hannah’s Christmas was ruined by providing some exceptionally good customer service. Links from the episode: Aje’s Success with Shopify Plus (sponsored) Packaging Solutions from Signet (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: Hannah Spilva from LVLY Hannah is an expert in brand building and digital marketing and has developed award winning work for global brands including Adidas, Uniqlo and Kmart. Having spent over 10+ years in the advertising industry, Hannah is highly creative and renowned for bringing immense energy and exceptional problem solving skills to everything she does. Originally from the UK, Hannah arrived in Australia in 2009 to lead the digital offering for global agency network, McCann Erickson. Verity Tuck from LVLY Verity is the Co-founder and COO of LVLY, Australia’s most disruptive flower gifting company. With more than 12 years of client and project management experience in the digital space and now over 5 years of running her own business, she’s obsessed with innovating new ways of operating the business that’s insanely useful and effective. Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2020 | Paddock to Pixel: The Hagen's Organics Story | #025 | 00:40:57 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Oliver and Ruby Hagen, who run Hagen’s Organics, a second-generation butchery based in Melbourne. The Hagen family are no strangers to change, starting in the 1980’s selling organic fruit and veg, then shifting to meat in the late 90s. Siblings, Oliver and Ruby, continue to run the company with an online presence very much at the core of the business. In this chat, they share their thoughts on the importance of transparency and commitment to customer service, how they have grown exponentially, welcoming a community of new staff as a result of Covid and their future plans for pop ups and live-streaming. Links from the episode: Jenny Craig partner with Shopify (sponsored) Packaging Solutions from Signet (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-hosts: Oliver Hagen from Hagen’s Organics Oliver Hagen is the director of Hagen’s Organics. Alongside his sister, Oliver runs the business, which has four stores across Melbourne, and their online store. After working and growing up in the business with his dad, Royce, Oliver took over operations in 2013. Ruby Hagen from Hagen’s Organics Ruby Hagen is the Business Manager of Hagen’s Organics. After growing up in the business, she wanted to get on board alongside her brother to run the company. Her natural born people skills give her the perfect skill set for managing their team of close to 60 people. Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2020 | Jeans for Freedom: The Outland Denim Story | #026 | 00:54:24 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by James Bartle, Founding CEO of Outland Denim. The former motocross rider was inspired to build a company that drives social change and saw denim jeans as the ultimate product to achieve this. Four years in, the brand has its own Cambodia-based production services employing local seamstresses, appears in stores across Australia, the US and Canada and has been worn by Meghan Markle. During the conversation, James shares his passion for denim, the story of how he scored his first retail deal, his experience with impact-investing and what he’s learned about the psychology of brand storytelling. Links from the episode: Equity Crowdfunding with Birchal Eco-friendly unboxing from Signet (sponsored) Tamburlaine Organic Wines partner with Shopify (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: James Bartle from Outland Denim James Bartle is the founding CEO of Outland Denim, a fashion company on the vanguard of the socially conscious manufacturing movement. I am passionate about denim and the craft of jean manufacturing, but also the unique ability of the garment industry to drive change. Outland Denim employs young women seamstresses who’ve been impacted by human rights abuses and gives them a hope and a future through sustainable employment and career progression in our Cambodia-based production facilities. Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Oct 2020 | COVID-19: Six months On. Where is Australian eCommerce now? | #027 | 00:53:29 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are re-joined by Kate Collinson, eCommerce consultant & growth marketer and Craig Somerville, Managing Director of digital marketing agency Reload Media. It has been six months since we first met with these two for an insider’s take on Australian eCommerce in the time of COVID and we are due for an update. This chat includes tips on how retailers should approach the latter part of 2020, Black Friday included, eCommerce growth predictions for 2021 and a discussion of the most innovative Covid-inspired pivots our guests have seen. If you’re an Aussie retailer struggling to make sense of a COVID-impacted world, this one’s for you. Links from the episode: The Geami X Box Mini from Signet (sponsored) Peter Sheppard Footwear and Shopify Plus (sponsored) Reload Media’s free ‘Retail & eCommerce Post Covid’ insights desk This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: Kate Collinson from Kate Collinson Digital Consulting Kate is an eCommerce consultant & growth marketer specialising in Shopify & Shopify Plus with a decade’s experience in eCommerce. She’s often called a “digital Swiss army knife” by clients, with a wide skillset spanning data & analytics, digital and platform strategy, paid media and customer lifecycle marketing. She works with retailers including Nimble Activewear, The Daily Edited and Steele label. You can contact Kate on LinkedIn Craig Somerville from Reload Media Craig is the Managing Director of digital marketing agency Reload Media, a multi-national agency with offices in London, Brisbane and Manila. Craig’s worked with some of the world’s leading brands on all aspects of their digital marketing, and is a regular industry speaker at events such as Online Retailer and Shopify Unite. You can contact Craig on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Oct 2020 | Building Australian eCommerce Giants: Secrets & strategies from Catch founder, Gabby Leibovich | #028 | 00:44:14 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Gabby Leibovich, Co founder of Catch, the business he and his brother started in 2006 from a garage in Melbourne and sold in 2019 for 230 million dollars. Gabby studied a Computer Science degree in pre internet days, but it was a passion for retail that really inspired his business career and led him to become an Australian eCommerce pioneer. A natural storyteller, Gabby chats about his experiences from the early days of Catch, selling one deal every day at midday. He shares his tips on finding great buying opportunities, tells us what informs his own unique brand of gut feeling and gives us the inside story on why he and his brother work so well together. Links from the episode: Catch of the Decade: How to Launch, Build & Sell a Digital Business by Gabby & Hezi Leibovich Eliminate transit damages with Signet (sponsored) Rollie Nation and Shopify Plus (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Gabby Leibovich, Co-founder of Catch Gabby Leibovich is a digital entrepreneur and Co founder of Australia’s no.1 eCommerce group, Catch. After building catch.com.au from a Melbourne garage in 2006, Gabby sold it to Wesfarmers in 2019 for $230m. Gabby is also an investor in around twenty tech businesses and startups including Luxury Escapes, Catapult, Zip, Tribe, Hipages, Fiverr, Ratemyagent, Vervoe and Flippa. Second only to his passion for retail is his love of soccer. Please contact us Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2020 | eCommerce Entrepreneur School: From Temando to Lyres Spirit Co. | #029 | 00:52:47 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Carl Hartmann, a serial entrepreneur, co founder of Temando, Compono and Lyre’s Spirit Co. Carl took the shipping and fulfilment solution, Temando from an idea to one of the largest Australian technology companies, having raised over $55m in funding. Compono, an end to end talent solution company, was born from Carl’s own hiring frustrations and his latest venture is award-winning, non alcoholic spirit retailer, Lyres, launched in 2019. Carl shares his learnings from the Temando years, talks about building the Lyre’s brand, and provides fascinating fulfilment insights and tips. We also find out why, for Carl, second is the winning position. Links from the episode: Eco-friendly packaging tape from Signet (sponsored) JB Hi Fi and Shopify Plus (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Carl Hartmann from Lyres Spirit Co. Carl Hartmann is a prominent, multi-award winning Australian serial entrepreneur, who is best known for his work in co-founding Temando, Compono and Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co, and his involvement as an investor & board member/advisor to a range of leading technology companies around the world. Carl is also the adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Queensland (the leading Australian University and a top 50 global university); serves as a Non-Executive Director on several boards, and has won a number of awards, including the IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year Australia, Asia Pacific and global runner up, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Winner and National Finalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Nov 2020 | Colour & Confidence: The JUMBLED Story | #030 | 00:49:47 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Pip Brett, owner of JUMBLED, an award-winning homewares and fashion retailer. Based out of Orange in regional NSW, Pip and her team have created a product range which would be better described as a gallery and a customer base that would be better described as a community. This chat covers everything from how regional retailers often make better storytellers, how JUMBLED approach the complicated world of shipping with regional, bulky and fragile complications and how Pip and the team are collaborating with the best in design to create a unique product for JUMBLED.. Links from the episode: Lush Cosmetics and Signet (sponsored) JB Hi Fi and Shopify Plus (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Pip Brett from JUMBLED Pip Brett is the owner of JUMBLED, a vibrant and colourful homewares store located physically in The Sonic, Orange, NSW. Operating as both a bricks and mortar store and e-commerce store, JUMBLED specialises in original art and includes an offering of homewares and fashion. Pip also hosts a weekly podcast, JUMBLED-LOVES-A-CHAT where she interviews makers, artists and entrepreneurs on their journey and how they arrived in their current role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2020 | Solving the Internet's Checkout Problem: The Fast Story | #031 | 00:46:32 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Domm Holland from Fast, a one click online login and checkout experience. Originally from Australia, Domm recently moved his family over to San Francisco to chase his vision. Domm talks us through how he came up with the idea for Fast and created a working prototype in 48 hours, how he secured a Co-founder and investors using Twitter and why he thinks Australian retail is actually leading the way on the global stage. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus and Milligram (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Domm Holland from Fast Domm Holland is the co-founder and CEO of Fast, the world’s fastest online login and checkout platform. An entrepreneur and self-taught engineer, Domm has founded and scaled companies in the logistics, transportation and technology sectors. He previously founded and served as CEO of Tow, an on-demand vehicle towing platform in Australia that processed more than $50M in transactions. During his tenure there, Domm was awarded the top spot on the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 and recognized as the Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Domm has worked across Australia and the U.S., working in national and multinational telecommunications and technology companies, including Dell, with deep cross-function experience. Domm’s background provides him with a unique perspective that spans R&D, sales and operations, all of which have contributed to his vision for Fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | CHECKOUT Gabby Leibovich from Catch | #032 | 00:06:14 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Gabby Leibovich, Co founder of Catch, the business he and his brother started in 2006 from a garage in Melbourne and sold in 2019 for 230 million dollars. Links from the episode: Catch of the Decade: How to Launch, Build & Sell a Digital Business by Gabby & Hezi Leibovich Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Gabby Leibovich, Co-founder of Catch Gabby Leibovich is a digital entrepreneur and Co founder of Australia’s no.1 eCommerce group, Catch. After building catch.com.au from a Melbourne garage in 2006, Gabby sold it to Wesfarmers in 2019 for $230m. Gabby is also an investor in around twenty tech businesses and startups including Luxury Escapes, Catapult, Zip, Tribe, Hipages, Fiverr, Ratemyagent, Vervoe and Flippa. Second only to his passion for retail is his love of soccer. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2020 | eCommerce Payment Trends in 2020: What's changed and what's coming | #033 | 00:46:05 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Chris Titley, a stockbroker at Morgans. Chris has a special interest in fin techs, digital banks and payment methods. He even hosts his own podcast on the matter, Bank to the Future, where he interviews founders and leaders from fintech businesses who are doing things a little differently. During the chat, Chris covers everything from the buy now pay later emergence, how open banking has opened up disruption opportunities and which metrics investors look for in emerging businesses. Links from the episode: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) Signet and Little Wildling Co. (sponsored) Shopify Plus and Aje (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
Any advice in this podcast/blog is GENERAL in nature and no consideration has been given to your personal needs, objectives or circumstances. You should consider if this advice is appropriate for you. This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Chris Titley from Morgans Chris provides Australian equity advice to individuals as part of Morgans Financial’s retail equities division. He has a keen interest in emerging technology companies and runs a podcast in the sector called ‘Bank to the Future’. Chris recommenced with Morgans in 2010 after joining the firm in 2003. He spent three years in London from 2006, working for one of Europe's largest hedge funds (Brevan Howard), before becoming an Associate Director at RBS dealing in Australian Equities. In this role, Chris serviced Institutional clients based in Europe and the UK before returning home to Australia in 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | CHECKOUT Carl Hartmann from Lyre's | #034 | 00:07:44 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Carl Hartmann, a serial entrepreneur, co founder of Temando, Compono and Lyre’s Spirit Co. Carl took the shipping and fulfillment solution, Temando from an idea to one of the largest Australian technology companies, having raised over $55m in funding. Compono, an end to end talent solution company, was born from Carl’s own hiring frustrations and his latest venture is award-winning, non alcoholic spirit retailer, Lyres, launched in 2019. Links from the episode: The Hard Things about Hard Things, Ben Horowitz eCommerce Entrepreneur School: From Temando to Lyres Spirit Co. with Carl Hartmann | #029 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Carl Hartmann from Lyres Spirit Co. Carl Hartmann is a prominent, multi-award winning Australian serial entrepreneur, who is best known for his work in co-founding Temando, Compono and Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co, and his involvement as an investor & board member/advisor to a range of leading technology companies around the world. Carl is also the adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Queensland (the leading Australian University and a top 50 global university); serves as a Non-Executive Director on several boards, and has won a number of awards, including the IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year Australia, Asia Pacific and global runner up, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Winner and National Finalist. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Nov 2020 | Hi-Vis on Mental Health: The TradeMutt Story | #035 | 00:39:03 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Ed Ross, Co-founder of TradeMutt, the home of funky workwear with an important message. After working on cattle stations and doing a Ag diploma, Ed found himself in Brisbane working as a Carpenter. He and another tradie mate got delivered some devastating news, which inspired them to change what workwear looks like and make a real impact on mental health in the construction industry and beyond. So TradeMutt was born. In this conversation, we dive into how they set up their eCommerce business from the start to incorporate social impact, how they got burned by marketing agencies and why these tradies have gone into fashion - including modelling speedos. It’s a look. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus and Rollie Nation (sponsored) Signet and Aussie Candles (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… Signet About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Ed Ross from TradeMutt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | CHECKOUT Pip Brett from JUMBLED | #036 | 00:05:10 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Pip Brett, owner of JUMBLED, an award-winning homewares and fashion retailer. Based out of Orange in regional NSW, Pip and her team have created a product range which would be better described as a gallery and a customer base that would be better described as a community. Links from the episode: Colour & Confidence: The Jumbled Story | #030 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your co-host: Pip Brett from JUMBLED Pip Brett is the owner of JUMBLED, a vibrant and colourful homewares store located in The Sonic. Operating as both a bricks and mortar store and e-commerce store, JUMBLED specialises in original art and includes an offering of homewares and fashion. Pip also hosts a weekly podcast, JUMBLED-LOVES-A-CHAT where she interviews makers, artists and entrepreneurs on their journey and how they arrived in their current role. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Dec 2020 | Billion Dollar Dream Seller: The Tatts digital lotteries machine | #037 | 00:48:29 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Sharon Anderson, Head of Digital Lotteries at The Lott. You would know The Lott for their brands including Powerball, Oz Lotto and Instant Scratch Its. This is a unique retailer as there are no physical goods to shift and this episode provides a fascinating insight into how you can still sell something that is totally intangible. Sharon takes us behind the scenes with some of the challenges they face in transitioning older customers to online, the tactics they use to navigate app stores that have different rules and regulations and how they handle the huge surges of demand one hour out from prize draws. Links from the episode: Signet and Nue Bar (sponsored) Shopify Plus and Tropeaka (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Sharon Anderson from The Lott Sharon Anderson is the Head of Digital for The Lott, at Tabcorp, Australia's leading gambling-led entertainment company, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Since 2015, Sharon has driven the digital strategy that has contributed to a significant increase in sales and customer satisfaction scores across The Lott's digital channels. Sharon is passionate about innovation, customer centricity and data-driven decision making. She has led and worked directly with teams across marketing and technology to transform products, people, and processes at all levels within the organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | CHECKOUT Domm Holland from Fast | #038 | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Domm Holland from Fast, a one click online login and checkout experience. An entrepreneur and self-taught engineer, Domm has founded and scaled companies in the logistics, transportation and technology sectors. Links from the episode: Solving the Internet's Checkout Problem: The Fast Story | #031 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Domm Holland from Fast Domm Holland is the co-founder and CEO of Fast, the world’s fastest online login and checkout platform. An entrepreneur and self-taught engineer, Domm has founded and scaled companies in the logistics, transportation and technology sectors. He previously founded and served as CEO of Tow, an on-demand vehicle towing platform in Australia that processed more than $50M in transactions. During his tenure there, Domm was awarded the top spot on the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 and recognized as the Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Domm has worked across Australia and the U.S., working in national and multinational telecommunications and technology companies, including Dell, with deep cross-function experience. Domm’s background provides him with a unique perspective that spans R&D, sales and operations, all of which have contributed to his vision for Fast. Please contact us if you:
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| 13 Dec 2020 | Arming the Rebels: Inside the world of Shopify Plus with Rhys Furner | #039 | 01:01:46 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Rhys Furner, Head of Partnerships and Sales Development for Shopify Plus in the APAC region. Rhys was one of the first handful of Shopify employees when they first landed on Australian shores. He shares his Australian retail observations over the Black Friday sale period, takes us behind the scenes on the Shopify recruitment process and shares how his mum is the inspiration behind his passion for helping other entrepreneurs. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus and Peter Sheppard (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Rhys Furner from Shopify Plus Rhys is a revenue leader with a strong sales, marketing and ecommerce background across APAC and North America. He has led over achieving sales and partnerships teams across both agency and platform side and strives in high paced environments, taking a real people first approach to developing vision, strategy and getting the most out of those around me. Having a blended background across agency, technology and as an end retailer, allows Rhys to take a full circle approach to building teams and developing growth strategies for businesses who want to grow quickly, but do it in a sustainable and customer first way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | CHECKOUT Ed Ross from TradeMutt | #040 | 00:07:49 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Ed Ross, Co-founder of TradeMutt. After working on cattle stations and doing a Ag diploma, Ed found himself in Brisbane working as a Carpenter. He and another tradie mate got delivered some devastating news, which inspired them to change what workwear looks like and make a real impact on mental health in the construction industry and beyond. Links from the episode: Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson Hi-Vis on Mental Health: The TradeMutt Story | #035 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Ed Ross from TradeMutt Ed is a qualified carpenter, holds a diploma of Business (Agriculture), is the Co founder of TradeMutt Pty Ltd, founding director of the This is a Conversation Starter Foundation Ltd and co founder and director of The Lad Collective Pty ltd. Born and bred in Longreach Queensland and growing up on sheep and cattle stations, Ed has always been a hands on type operator. Finishing boarding school as vice house captain and with the Agricultural Science Award, he tried his chances at working on one of the largest cattle stations in the world, Lake Nash. Spending two years in both stock and weaner camps, Ed decided to further his education at Marcus Oldham College in Geelong. He graduated after one year with a Diploma of Agribusiness at Distinction level. He then returned to Lake Nash in a leadership capacity. In 2014 he moved back to Brisbane to begin a mature age carpentry apprenticeship. Working for a local residential builder in Brisbane, Ed met his now business partner Daniel Allen and together they started TradeMutt Pty Ltd. Since then Ed has co founded the TIACS Foundation and is also director of another start up, The Lad Collective. Ed is married and lives with his wife in Morningside. He is a huge Rabbitohs supporter and enjoys time away from work with family and friends. Please contact us if you:
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| 24 Dec 2020 | CHECKOUT Sharon Anderson from The Lott | #041 | 00:06:27 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Sharon Anderson, Head of Digital Lotteries at The Lott, known for their brands including Powerball, Oz Lotto and Instant Scratch Its. Links from the episode: Digital Adaptation by Paul Boag A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Billion Dollar Dream Seller: The Tatts digital lotteries machine | #037 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Sharon Anderson from The Lott Sharon Anderson is the Head of Digital for The Lott, at Tabcorp, Australia's leading gambling-led entertainment company, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Since 2015, Sharon has driven the digital strategy that has contributed to a significant increase in sales and customer satisfaction scores across The Lott's digital channels.Sharon is passionate about innovation, customer centricity and data-driven decision making. She has led and worked directly with teams across marketing and technology to transform products, people, and processes at all levels within the organisation. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | CHECKOUT Carolyn Breeze from GoCardless | #042 | 00:04:17 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Carolyn Breeze, General Manager of GoCardless in Australia. GoCardless makes it simple to collect recurring and one-off payments from customers in Australia and worldwide. Links from the episode: The Year Without Pants by Scott Berkun Subscriptions & Micropayments: Turbo-charging the future of eCommerce | #012 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your co-host: Carolyn Breeze from GoCardless Carolyn is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in the technology sector, including extensive international experience within the payments, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications sectors. For more than 20 years, she has been actively supporting brands to amplify their presence in relevant markets, elevate their customer experience, and form long-term partnerships. Carolyn’s work within Braintree a PayPal Service, eBay, Vodafone, and Telstra has seen her sharpen her sales, marketing, and leadership expertise, as well as her knowledge in conversion, payments and digital transformation. Carolyn’s effervescent personality has naturally enabled her to become a sought-after keynote speaker locally and internationally. Her astute leadership and professionalism has resulted in Carolyn being awarded one of CEO Magazine’s IT and Telecommunications Executive of the Year in 2018, Woman in Payments 2019 Advocate for Woman and recognised as one of Business Insider’s top 20 Women in Fintech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jan 2021 | CHECKOUT Ata Gokyildirim from Forter | #043 | 00:04:17 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Ata Gokyildirim, a senior director at fraud prevention technology company, Forter. Links from the episode: Who Moved My Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson eCommerce Fraud - How to Maximise Sales without Compromising Security | #009 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Add To Cart is hosted and distributed through Acast, the home of podcasting. It wasn't until I started this podcast that I realised how powerful podcasts are in creating real connections with listeners. I love when listeners contact me and speak to me as though we’re lifelong friends - and it's great! And I know this carries over to our advertising partners. My relationship becomes their relationship. And because I value my listeners above all - I only partner with brands I would recommend as a friend. It's kind of like influencer marketing without having to see me in a swimsuit. So, if you are looking to explore the power of podcast advertising for your brand, you should check out Acast. Acast host over 20,000 podcasts, a mix of amazing local and international content, and can deliver credible mentions to engaged listeners in an uncluttered environment. Check out Acast Advertising on google today. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Ata Gokyildirim from Forter Ata is the General Manager of Australia and New Zealand at Forter. He started his career in banking and finance before joining his family's apparel business which he grew and sold to Macquarie Banks Private Equity arm. With strong credentials in financial markets, Ata took over a small Australian BioTech company, Prima Biomed, and embarked on a 50 million dollar funding round within the span of 18 months. He graduated with honours from the University of New South Wales. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jan 2021 | Giving is the New Selling: The i=Change Story | #044 | 00:57:00 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jeremy Meltzer from i=Change. Jeremy and his team have raised over $2m to help women and girls escape out of poverty, abuse and slavery, partnering with brands such as PE Nation, PillowTalk and National Tiles. Jeremy discusses the impact that i=Change is making, how retailers can start giving (and converting) almost immediately and why he thinks the secret to retail in the future will be product as well as purpose. Links from the episode: Jeremy’s Ted Talk, ‘Where is Men’s Roar?’ Signet and Lush Cosmetics (sponsored) Shopify’s The Future of eCommerce report (sponsored) Questions answered in the podcast include:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Jeremy Meltzer from i=Change One of Australia’s leading social entrepreneurs, Jeremy Meltzer is Founder of i=Change, Australia’s fastest-growing social impact tech startup. From an idea, to harness the power of eCommerce, make it simple for brands to give back and build purpose into their customer journey, i=Change is now partnered with some of Australia’s largest retailers and has raised $1 at a time, $2,686,013 and counting. This is helping fund the life-changing work of best-practice NGO’s focused on the critical issues of our time, including the empowerment of women and girls and climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | CHECKOUT Alison Covington | #045 | 00:04:47 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Alison Covington from Good360, a matchmaker helping to repurpose items of value by directing them to Australians most in need. Links from the episode: Founder to Founder (Phil Hayes-Sinclair) How Big W Did Good with Excess Goods | #016 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Alison Covington from Good360 Alison is an innovator, social entrepreneur, founder and MD of Good360 Australia. Good360 is a matchmaker helping repurpose items of value by directing them to Australians most in need. Passionate about equality and reducing waste, Alison founded Good360 Australia because she saw a gap in the market where businesses did not have a solution to donate surplus, brand new goods to charities and schools in a seamless way at scale. Alison’s goal is simple, to deliver $1bn of brand news goods to Australians in need by 2025. You can contact Alison on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jan 2021 | Followers, Footwear & Fashion Week: The TWOOBS Story | #046 | 00:48:15 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jess and Stef Dadon,, the duo behind the How Two Live blog and podcast and Founders of the TWOOBS footwear brand. You’ll hear how the sister’s lives exploded after they achieved the ultimate paparazzi-pulling stunt at Paris Fashion Week, why they cancelled their entire new range of shoes post Covid and why they see a commitment to sustainability like eating a giant pizza. Links from the episode The Iconic Sustainability Progress Report 2020 Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: Jess and Stef Dadon from TWOOBS Stef launched How Two Live with her sister Jess as a daily diary in 2012, and it has since grown into a global platform with a tribe of loyal fans. The duo regularly work with the biggest brands in fashion and beyond, including ASOS, Westfield, Maybelline, Shopbop, and The Zoe Report, and also love to support and promote emerging designers. In 2015 their first book #HowTwoLive was published in Australia, the US, and the UK, and in 2016 the sisters created TWOOBS; a line of comfortable, fashion-forward, and animal-friendly sandals that are known to regularly sell out. Their most recent venture, the How Two Live Store, is a multi-brand pop-up retail concept that houses up-and-coming designers, with one of Australia’s major retailers Glue Store recently playing host to the pop-up over Christmas. You can contact Jess and Stef at 'How Two Live' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jan 2021 | CHECKOUT Chris Meade from CROSSNET | #047 | 00:03:34 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Chris Meade, co-founder and CRO of CROSSNET. Chris, his brother and a friend came up with the idea for this new game, a mix of volleyball and foursquare (or handball, as Aussie kids know it), after a late night of brainstorming. They built a rough prototype, figured out the rules and played. Almost three years later, the game is in over 300 retail stores, generates over a million dollars a month in revenue and could become an Olympic sport. Links from the episode: Double your Profits in 6 Months or Less by Bob Fifer Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Chris Meade from CROSSNET Chris Meade is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of CROSSNET. Chris is responsible for everything sales related and has helped the company generate 2.25 million dollars in 2019, their first full year on the market. Outside of building and optimizing the CROSSNET website and leading the e-mail marketing department, he has developed relationships with renowned retailers such as DICKS, Target and Walmart. Chris received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film, Video and Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University in 2014. Much of his photography and video work can be found throughout the CROSSNET website and social media pages. When not building one of the fastest growing sporting good companies, he is an avid gym goer who also enjoys yoga, basketball, and snowboarding. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2021 | Facing Up to Customers: How to do video personalisation | #048 | 00:38:34 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Matt Barnett from Bonjoro, a SaaS based video platform that allows you, your customer service or warehouse teams to send short, personalised videos to your customers via email. Started in Sydney in 2017, Bonjoro is now used across the world and is integrated with platforms such as Shopify, Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign. In this conversation, you’ll hear how Matt had the idea for Bonjoro on his morning commute, how personalised video can increase conversion rates at certain points in the funnel and his tips for people struggling in front of the camera.. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus Future of eCommerce Report (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Matt Barnett from Bonjoro Matt is the CEO and Papa Bear at Bonjoro, the 1-1 personalised video messaging platform that started as a sales hack for an agency he was running. Bonjoro went from hack to side hustle to global business in 18 months, and now has teams across five continents. Matt's love of building great products is only surpassed by that of building great culture, and his goal is to be the next Zappos, to be the most loved brand in the world. You can contact Matt at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | CHECKOUT Tom & Natalie Hintze from Mr Pool Man | #049 | 00:06:48 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Tom & Natalie Hintze from Mr Pool Man. These two siblings have taken their dad’s pool store and transformed it into an eCommerce powerhouse, which has disrupted the very slow moving world of pool parts and accessories. Links from the episode: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Mistakes that Made Us: How Mr Pool Man Transformed the Pool Industry | #020 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-hosts: Tom Hintze from Mr Pool Man Tom Hintze is Head of eCommerce & Operations at Mr Pool Man and Co-founder of Water TechniX. After following his father into the pools industry, Tom became a licensed E1 pool certifier and qualified pool builder, but since 2013 he has focused his energies on the digital channels of the business. Passionate about exceeding customer expectations, Tom is no stranger to change and thrives on leading teams through the complexities and difficulties of the ever changing eCommerce environment. Tom loves a warehouse and a beer - isn’t that what eCommerce is all about?! Natalie Hintze from Mr Pool Man Natalie Hintze is Head of eCommerce & Marketing at Mr Pool Man and Co-founder of Water TechniX. With no previous eCommerce experience, Natalie's interest in psychology and 'why humans do what they do' led her down the path of all things marketing. Self taught, Natalie is now head of digital marketing at Mr Pool Man while collaboratively driving the brand direction and development as a whole. You can contact Tom on LinkedIn // You can contact Natalie on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2021 | Pay Now, Play Later: The Oz Hair & Beauty Story | #050 | 00:50:49 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Anthony Nappa, Founder and CEO of Oz Hair & Beauty. Anthony started out buying a business from his dad for $12,000 and worked hard selling products on Ebay to get him through university. Now that business does over $50m a year in turnover and is one of the leading beauty and skincare brands. In this chat he gives shout outs to the people who have helped him, shares his biggest ‘aha’ moments and lifts the curtain on some of his most successful strategies. If you are building an eCommerce brand - in beauty or otherwise - this is a must listen. Links from the episode: Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Anthony Nappa from Oz Hair and Beauty Anthony Nappa is the CEO of Oz Hair and Beauty. At 19 years old, he started selling his parents ‘hair and beauty products from the corner of a warehouse as a hobby and to get through uni. Now, along with his brother and the rest of the family, the company is one of the largest hair and beauty ecommerce stores in Australia. You can contact Anthony at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | CHECKOUT Danielle Lewis from Scrunch | #051 | 00:05:49 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Danielle Lewis from the influencer marketing platform and agency, Scrunch. Whether you’re a TikTok regular or a social media novice, understanding how to best utilise influencers within your business can be daunting. Danielle helps to take away the guesswork. Links from the episode: The Do’s and Don'ts of Influencer Marketing | #021 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Danielle Lewis from Scrunch Danielle is the Co-Founder & CEO of Scrunch, a global multi-channel Influencer Marketing Platform and Agency. Scrunch launched in late 2014, and since then has raised $3 million in capital, built a world-class team and launched a global SaaS platform, setting up HQ in Brisbane, Australia. Danielle and her team have been proven to be game-changers in the Influencer Marketing world, taking on massive advertising campaigns, collaborating with the likes of Amazon, Deliveroo, NewsCorp, Publicis Mojo, Under Armour, Youfoodz and more. Danielle has a background in fashion design, blogging and enterprise sales. Ten years ago she started a local Brisbane-based blog while pursuing a career in enterprise sales for Australia's largest telecommunications company. It was through this blog that the world of digital Influencers and their challenges would interest her so much that she threw-in a rising career to pursue the world of technology startups. Outside of business, Danielle's heart belongs to travel, yoga, champagne and her cats Sanchez + Arancini. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Feb 2021 | Toilet Talk: The Who Gives A Crap Story | #052 | 00:47:37 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Simon Griffiths, Co-founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap, a direct to consumer toilet paper brand who have revolutionised the product, offering subscription, funky packaging and a certain cool factor. What’s more, they donate 50% of their profits to help build toilets in developing nations with a goal to make sure everyone in the world has access to proper sanitisation. During the chat, Simon covers how he came up with the idea for Who Gives A Crap in his bathroom in less than a minute, the challenges and growth that they saw during the great toilet paper shortage of 2020 and why he once sat on a toilet for 50 hours. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus’ Future of eCommerce Report and Webinar (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Simon Griffiths from Who Gives A Crap Simon Griffiths is the CEO of Who Gives A Crap, the Aussie brand that sells good looking, forest friendly toilet paper, paper towels and tissues direct-to-consumer. Who Gives A Crap donates 50% of their profits to help build toilets for those in need. As much as Simon loves toilet paper, Simon started the business for it’s impact, with the company on a mission to improve access to hygiene, clean water and basic sanitation in developing countries. Since founding the company back in 2013, Who Gives A Crap has donated more than $8 million. You can contact Simon at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | CHECKOUT Rhys Furner from Shopify | 00:06:38 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Rhys Furner, Head of Partnerships and Sales Development for Shopify Plus in the APAC region. Rhys was one of the first handful of Shopify employees when the company first landed on Australian shores. Links from the episode: High Output Management by Andy Grove The End of the World by Josh Clark Arming the Rebels: Inside the world of Shopify Plus with Rhys Furner | #039 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Meter Maids, bikies and one of the best damn retail events in the country - that’s what the Gold Coast is known for. Retail Global is coming up on the 29-31 March and features amazing speakers from eCommerce leaders like Amazon, Kogan and Booktopia. But the best part is catching up with some of the greatest people in eCommerce. I’m gonna be putting on my budgie smugglers and heading down there and I hope to see you there too. Tickets for the three day festival start at $450 and are still available over at www.retailglobal.com.au. Get your ticket, drop me a note, I’d love to see you there. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Rhys Furner from Shopify Rhys is a revenue leader with a strong sales, marketing and ecommerce background across APAC and North America. He has led over achieving sales and partnerships teams across both agency and platform side and strives in high paced environments, taking a real people first approach to developing vision, strategy and getting the most out of those around me. Having a blended background across agency, technology and as an end retailer, allows Rhys to take a full circle approach to building teams and developing growth strategies for businesses who want to grow quickly, but do it in a sustainable and customer first way. Please contact us if you:
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| 14 Feb 2021 | Fart Books Make Millionaires: The Ethicool Story | #054 | 00:50:21 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Stu French, Co-Founder of Ethicool, a children’s book publisher and online retailer. Stu has an eCommerce background, having worked in digital roles for Telstra and AGL, but he’s also a children’s author. Combining his two career areas, Stu, with his wife Teigan, launched Ethicool in February 2020, selling kids books with great stories and ethical messages. In this chat, Stu discusses the link between his corporate life and his career as a kids author and publisher, tells us about the fulfillment model he set up to help distribute into the US and shares why he doesn’t see Amazon as a competitor, but a partner to his book business. Links from the episode: Shopify’s Future of eCommerce Report and webinar (sponsored) The Signet/Cheers Sweetie Story (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… . About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Stu French from Ethicool With a strong background in enterprise transformation, Stuart has formed, grown and led some of Australia's largest digital, design and technology teams, and has a particular passion for eCommerce and digital content. He is the Co-Founder of kids book business, Ethicool. You can contact Stu at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 18 Feb 2021 | CHECKOUT Kellie Hush, Fashion Entrepreneur | #055 | 00:03:45 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Kellie Hush, former editor in Chief of Harper's Bazaar with more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian and international fashion industry. Links from the episode: The Future of Australian Fashion featuring Kellie Hush | #013 Questions answered in the podcast:
Meter Maids, bikies and one of the best damn retail events in the country - that’s what the Gold Coast is known for. Retail Global is coming up on the 29-31 March and features amazing speakers from eCommerce leaders like Amazon, Kogan and Booktopia. But the best part is catching up with some of the greatest people in eCommerce. I’m gonna be putting on my budgie smugglers and heading down there and I hope to see you there too. Tickets for the three day festival start at $450 and are still available over at www.retailglobal.com.au. Get your ticket, drop me a note, I’d love to see you there. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Kellie Hush Kellie Hush is a fashion entrepreneur and former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar Australia. With more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian and international fashion industry, she is one of the most influential and respected people in the Australian fashion industry. In 2019 Hush created and launched fashion accessories brand The Way and now consults with some of Australia’s largest fashion brands. She is a regular fashion commentator on television, radio, in print media and a published author. Hush is a driving force behind the We Wear Australian COVID-19 campaign, a Melbourne Fashion Festival Board Director, Trustee of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences and a founding director of the Australian Fashion Council You can contact Kellie on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 21 Feb 2021 | Disrupting a Dog's Dinner: The Scratch Story | #056 | 00:45:54 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Mike Halligan, Co-founder of Australia’s self proclaimed “best dog food” brand, Scratch. Mike has a long history helping grow Australian eCommerce brands and took the leap into his own venture when his dog got sick. Determined to reinvent the world of dog food, Scratch was born. In this chat, Mike discusses their subscription-only business model, why they’re not trying to be the biggest dog food company in Australia and how Mick Fanning and his best friend are big fans. Links from the episode: $20 off your first order with Signet (sponsored) Shopify Plus’ Future of eCommerce Report and Webinar (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Mike Halligan from Scratch A strategic thinker with creative passion, Mike helps to grow and build brands, digital products & eCommerce channels with a unique blend of technology, storytelling, design and data experience. He is the co-founder of Scratch, Australia's fastest-growing direct to consumer pet company. Thousands of dogs around Australia lick their Scratch bowl clean and enjoy healthier food, made fresher on subscription without all the retail markups along the way. Mike speaks on eCommerce, brand and the subscription economy. You can contact Mike at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | CHECKOUT Hannah Spilva & Verity Tuck from LVLY | #057 | 00:05:01 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Hannah Spilva and Verity Tuck, Co-founders of gifting business, LVLY. From backgrounds in advertising, Hannah and Verity are now turning over in excess of $3m with LVLY delivering amazing posies in beautiful jars with heart warming and slightly cheeky messages on them. Links from the episode: You LVLY F*cker: Appealing to the Millennial Customer | #024 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode is brought to you by… Meter Maids, bikies and one of the best damn retail events in the country - that’s what the Gold Coast is known for. Retail Global is coming up on the 29-31 March and features amazing speakers from eCommerce leaders like Amazon, Kogan and Booktopia. But the best part is catching up with some of the greatest people in eCommerce. I’m gonna be putting on my budgie smugglers and heading down there and I hope to see you there too. Tickets for the three day festival start at $450 and are still available over at www.retailglobal.com.au. Get your ticket, drop me a note, I’d love to see you there. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-hosts... Hannah Spilva from LVLY: Hannah is an expert in brand building and digital marketing and has developed award winning work for global brands including Adidas, Uniqlo and Kmart. Having spent over 10+ years in the advertising industry, Hannah is highly creative and renowned for bringing immense energy and exceptional problem solving skills to everything she does. Originally from the UK, Hannah arrived in Australia in 2009 to lead the digital offering for global agency network, McCann Erickson. Since co-founding LVLY in 2014 she has been recognised as ‘Entrepreneur of the Year - by B&T Women In Media Awards 2019’, ‘Melbourne Young Entrepreneur 2019 Finalist’ and most recently a ‘2020 Telstra Business Women’s Awards’ winner. Hannah is a passionate advocate of women in business and is dedicated to building businesses with a strong social and environmental conscience. Verity Tuck from LVLY: Verity is the Co-founder and COO of LVLY, Australia’s most disruptive flower gifting company. With more than 12 years of client and project management experience in the digital space and now over 5 years of running her own business, she’s obsessed with innovating new ways of operating the business that’s insanely useful and effective. Verity’s passion for a good old fashioned process is obvious when you walk into the doors at LVLY – it’s like a well oiled machine. But a machine that doesn’t take itself too seriously she hopes. No matter which hat she’s wearing, her goal is simple – to empower her team to help drive real, tangible change in the business through operational outcomes. Outside of the office, she loves time with the family, is passionate about health and wellbeing and the simple pleasures of a cold beer in the sun. You can contact Hannah on LinkedIn. You can contact Verity on LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 28 Feb 2021 | The Psychology of Conversion: The Preezie Story | #058 | 00:47:08 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by MIchael Tutek, Founder and CEO of Preezie. Michael actually had the idea for his business when he was a fifteen year old salesperson at The Good Guys. He held onto the concept and built it into what’s now known as Preezie - a guided conversion and discovery platform for online retailers. In today’s chat, he tells us the story of how his idea as a fifteen year old turned into a solution used by established retailers such as Baby Bunting, Lorna Jane, Luxury Escapes, Bevilles and Blue Bungalow. He also shares why they have a psychologist on the board who recommended slowing down the experience for customers to increase conversion rate and why he thinks the death of third party cookies will actually help real personalisation. Links from the episode: Shopify & Jenny Craig (sponsored) Signet & Little Cocoa (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Michael Tutek from Preezie Michael’s passion and LOVE is leading teams to build amazing technology and products that can revolutionise industries for the benefit of human progression. He completed an Electrical/ Electronic Engineering and Finance double degree at Swinburne University, Victoria. Since then he spent a few years in corporate sales and business development. Michael now embraces his passion for technology everyday as he works to build out the world’s first guided conversion platform, Preezie. You can contact Michael at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | CHECKOUT Jess & Stef Dadon | #059 | 00:10:58 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Jess and Stef Dadon,, the duo behind the How Two Live blog and podcast and Founders of the TWOOBS footwear brand. Links from the episode: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Followers, Footwear & Fashion Week: The Twoobs Story | #046 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Meter Maids, bikies and one of the best damn retail events in the country - that’s what the Gold Coast is known for. Retail Global is coming up on the 29-31 March and features amazing speakers from eCommerce leaders like Amazon, Kogan and Booktopia. But the best part is catching up with some of the greatest people in eCommerce. I’m gonna be putting on my budgie smugglers and heading down there and I hope to see you there too. Tickets for the three day festival start at $450 and are still available over at www.retailglobal.com.au. Get your ticket, drop me a note, I’d love to see you there. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-hosts: Jess and Stef Dadon from TWOOBS Stef launched How Two Live with her sister Jess as a daily diary in 2012, and it has since grown into a global platform with a tribe of loyal fans. The duo regularly work with the biggest brands in fashion and beyond, including ASOS, Westfield, Maybelline, Shopbop, and The Zoe Report, and also love to support and promote emerging designers. In 2015 their first book #HowTwoLive was published in Australia, the US, and the UK, and in 2016 the sisters created TWOOBS; a line of comfortable, fashion-forward, and animal-friendly sandals that are known to regularly sell out. Their most recent venture, the How Two Live Store, is a multi-brand pop-up retail concept that houses up-and-coming designers, with one of Australia’s major retailers Glue Store recently playing host to the pop-up over Christmas. Please contact us if you:
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| 07 Mar 2021 | Wipeout Survivors: The SurfStitch Story | #060 | 01:01:10 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Justin Hillberg, Managing Director of SurfStitch. From being the innovative leaders and market darlings of the ASX, to going through voluntary administration and now back to profitability, Justin has led his team at SurfStitch through it all. In this chat he shares his views on everything from how discounting is not ideal but there are ways to do it effectively to how they are helping other retailers get off the ground with their own marketplace and why they are moving into homewares and beauty under the SurfStitch umbrella. Finally, Justin gives us insight into what it looks like when a business goes through the wild ride of administration and how he kept the team together throughout it all. Links from the episode: Shopify & Tamberlaine Wine (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Justin Hillberg from SurfStitch Starting his career on the retail shop floor has paved the foundation for Justin’s customer centric approach to strategy development and leadership. He is passionate about delivering influential leadership and driving positive cultural change through collaborative strategy development. Over the past seven years, Justin has been leading the fast paced, high energy online business that is SurfStitch and has achieved a number of milestones resulting in a significant turnaround to profitability under challenging conditions including navigation of VA and the sale of the business in 2018. You can contact Justin at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | CHECKOUT Kate Collinson from Kate Collinson Digital Consulting | 00:02:50 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Kate Collinson from Kate Collison Digital Consulting. Links from the episode:
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About your co-host Kate Collinson from Kate Collinson Digital Consulting Kate is an eCommerce consultant & growth marketer specialising in Shopify & Shopify Plus with a decade’s experience in eCommerce. She’s often called a “digital Swiss army knife” by clients, with a wide skillset spanning data & analytics, digital and platform strategy, paid media and customer lifecycle marketing. She works with retailers including Nimble Activewear, The Daily Edited and Steele label. You can contact Kate on LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 14 Mar 2021 | Sharing the Shopping Cart: The YouPay Story | #062 | 00:49:46 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Matt Holme, the CEO and Founder of YouPay. YouPay allows users to share their filled out checkouts with others to pay on their behalf - think gifting for partners, buying office equipment or authorising kids payments. Matt talks us through how he came up with the idea while trying to buy a gift for his wife and the range of use cases the technology has. He also reveals his fascinating background as a FIFA video game nerd turned EA Sports employee. Links from the episode: Shopify & Milligram (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Matt Holme from YouPay Matt is an award winning digital leader with upwards of 22 years experience in the web design, development and digital marketing space. He is an expert presenter, negotiator and business person with a unique balance of strategic and technical knowledge. Matt has a proven ability to grow a company from its infancy, disrupt an entire industry, while relying on the experience obtained as a Producer at a Fortune 500 company. You can contact Matt at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Mar 2021 | CHECKOUT Oliver & Ruby Hagen from Hagen's Organics | 00:04:48 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Oliver & Ruby Hagen, who run Hagen’s Organics, a second-generation butchery based in Melbourne. Links from the episode:
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About your co-hosts: Oliver Hagen from Hagen’s Organics Oliver Hagen is the director of Hagen’s Organics. Alongside his sister, Oliver runs the business, which has four stores across Melbourne, and their online store. After working and growing up in the business with his dad, Royce, Oliver took over operations in 2013. Ruby Hagen from Hagen’s Organics Ruby Hagen is the Business Manager of Hagen’s Organics. After growing up in the business, she wanted to get on board alongside her brother to run the company. Her natural born people skills give her the perfect skill set for managing their team of close to 60 people. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 21 Mar 2021 | Direct to Drinker: The Stone & Wood Story | #064 | 00:46:20 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Steve Blick. In a past life, Steve was a school teacher, but now he educates grown ups about beer as the head of Direct to Drinker at Stone & Wood. In today’s chat Steve dives into the complexities of running a website off the back of two different platforms, how a subscription offering has changed how they interact with drinkers and how the majority of the Stone & Wood team own part of the brewery. Links from the episode: Shopify & J B Hi Fi (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Steve Blick from Stone & Wood Steve has spent the last ten years at Stone & Wood in various roles, primarily in the Sales & Marketing space. He has enjoyed learning from the founders and getting involved in building the business. Over the last couple years they’ve been putting a fair bit of effort into connecting with drinkers online and building an e-com offer that is relevant. Turns out people are happy to jump online and get a carton of beer delivered fresh from the brewery to their front door. You can contact Steve at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | CHECKOUT Mike Angell from Vop | #065 | 00:03:33 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Mike Angell, Co-founder of Vop, an app that allows brands to create a shoppable TikTok feed. From small beginnings as a self taught programmer, Mike has managed to work with some of the biggest names including, Black Milk , Shopify and Culture Kings. Links from the episode: The Insiders Guide To TikTok: How short form video boosts eCommerce conversion | #019 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your co-host: Mike Angell from Vop Mike Angell is Co-founder of Vop, an app that creates a shoppable TikTok feed. From small beginnings as a self taught programmer, Mike has managed to work with some of the biggest names including legends in the eCommerce space, Black Milk, Shopify and Culture Kings. You can contact Mike on LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 28 Mar 2021 | Rug Love: The Miss Amara Story | 01:01:24 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Alex Tanya and Aaron Weller from online rug retailer, Miss Amara. A million miles away from the shouty men who traditionally seemed to be the only option in rug sales, Miss Amara use beautiful content, styling services and amazing customer service to modernise the business. Today they are on track to surpass $20m in revenue and are shipping to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and soon, the US. In this chat, Alex and Aaron share the process of how they engage with customers to the point where those customers become content creators and ambassadors for the brand at a really low cost. We also cover how augmented reality boosted their conversion rate by up to seven times, why Alex handwrote 400 notes to customers during COVID and how they manage being co-founders and a married couple. Links from the episode: Signet & Sienna Byron Bay (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: Alexandra Tanya from Miss Amara By admission Alex over-stayed her welcome at university, completing two degrees - one in Architecture and then Property Economics before accidentally falling into a tech job. Since then technology has been her passion, working in app development for real estate. Since starting Miss Amara she feels that she has landed her dream, job being able to work with technology to create a seamless customer experience, as well as design and production of physical product for the business. Aaron Weller from Miss Amara Aaron has always been interested in business, starting his first business building websites in his bedroom at 16. Since then he has gone onto to start and sell Crucial, a cloud hosting business as well as be a key investor in one of the largest SEO companies in Australia. Miss Amara will be his forth business. He enjoys the journey and learning new things every day. You can contact Alex at LinkedIn. You can contact Aaron at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | CHECKOUT James Bartle from Outland Denim | #67 | 00:07:46 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout James Bartle, Founding CEO of Outland Denim. The former motocross rider was inspired to build a company that drives social change and saw denim jeans as the ultimate product to achieve this. Six years in, the brand has its own Cambodia-based production services employing local seamstresses, appears in stores across Australia, the US and Canada and has been worn by Meghan Markle. Links from the episode: Jeans for Freedom: The Outland Denim Story | #026 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your co-host: James Bartle from Outland Denim James Bartle is the founding CEO of Outland Denim, a fashion company on the vanguard of the socially conscious manufacturing movement. I am passionate about denim and the craft of jean manufacturing, but also the unique ability of the garment industry to drive change. Outland Denim employs young women seamstresses who’ve been impacted by human rights abuses and gives them a hope and a future through sustainable employment and career progression in our Cambodia-based production facilities. You can contact James on LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 04 Apr 2021 | The Art of a Good Drop: The Digital Wine Ventures Story | #068 | 00:48:42 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Dean Taylor who has a long history in the online business world. He has founded and sold wine businesses such as CrackaWines, My Wine Guy and The Wine Collective. In this chat, Dean discusses his latest venture, Wine Depot, which aims to simplify and streamline the warehouse and fulfilment process for wine manufacturers who want to go direct to customers. Launching in 2018, it has gained incredible traction so far with some of Australia’s l;aeding wine manufacturers signing on, an expansion into a new marketplace model and a market cap of almost $200m under the ASX entity (Digital Wine Ventures - stock code DW8). As well as great tech and logistics, what comes through here is the importance of communication, whether that’s with investors or the wineries Dean deals with. The last lesson Dean shares is be careful who you send to pick up a bottle of 250 year old wine…. Links from the episode: Shopify & Mount Tamburlaine (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Dean Taylor from Digital Wine Ventures Dean is an entrepreneur and one of Australia’s digital pioneers who has spent the last twenty years building wine businesses. His first venture, Wine Ark – an off-site climate-controlled storage for wine collectors – was the first company of its kind in the world to provide their customers with online access to their collections, and later sold for $8.5 million. He then leveraged technology to launch Wine Exchange, an online trading platform; The Cellar Club, a premium wine club; and Crackawines.com.au – an online marketplace that allowed wineries to sell direct-to-consumer. Now, Digital Wine Ventures (ASX:DW8) is an Australian publicly listed company that invests in technology-driven businesses servicing and supporting the global wine and beverage industry. The aim is to identify and invest in early stage technology-driven ventures that have the potential to disrupt and digitally transform their market segments and support them by providing access to capital, expertise and shared resources. You can contact Dean at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | CHECKOUT Jeremy Meltzer from i=Change | #069 | 00:06:46 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Jeremy Meltzer from i=Change. Jeremy and his team have raised over $2m to help women and girls escape out of poverty, abuse and slavery, partnering with brands such as PE Nation, PillowTalk and National Tiles. Links from the episode: Starting Greatness by Mike Maples Jnr Giving is the New Selling: The i=Change Story | #044 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Jeremy Meltzer from i=Change One of Australia’s leading social entrepreneurs, Jeremy Meltzer is Founder of i=Change, Australia’s fastest-growing social impact tech startup. From an idea, to harness the power of eCommerce, make it simple for brands to give back and build purpose into their customer journey, i=Change is now partnered with some of Australia’s largest retailers and has raised, $1 at a time, $2,686,013 and counting. This is helping fund the life-changing work of best-practice NGO’s focused on the critical issues of our time, including the empowerment of women and girls and climate change. Please contact us if you:
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| 11 Apr 2021 | How to Not Win Ad Awards with Michael Beveridge | #070 | 00:47:22 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Michael Beveridge, currently content director at Bailey Nelson and the creative brain behind advertising for brands such as Koala and Good Pair Days. Michael started his career as a copywriter before becoming a contestant on Big Brother and then a breakfast radio host before joining then start-up Koala. In this chat, Michael talks about the benefits of an internal creative team vs an agency approach, how to use data to free up creativity and how to stay on top of culture and trends to avoid middle aged bitterness. Links from the episode: Shopify & Peter Sheppard (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Michael Beveridge from Bailey Nelson Michael likes to think he specialises in non-cringe communication - which is incredibly rich from someone that was on commercial radio for five years. He’s a start-up focussed creative director who cut his teeth with the in-house creative team at Koala - and is now looking after global creative at optical startup, Bailey Nelson. You can contact Michael at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 15 Apr 2021 | CHECKOUT Matt Barnett from Bonjoro | #071 | 00:06:27 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Matt Barnett from Bonjoro, the 1-1 personalised video messaging platform that started as a sales hack for an agency Matt was running. Bonjoro went from hack to side hustle to global business in 18 months, and now has teams across five continents. Links from the episode: Traction by Justin Mares & Gabriel Weinberg Facing up to Customers: How to do Video Personalisation | #048 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Matt Barnett from Bonjoro Matt is the CEO and Papa Bear at Bonjoro, the 1-1 personalised video messaging platform that started as a sales hack for an agency he was running. Bonjoro went from hack to side hustle to global business in 18 months, and now has teams across five continents. Matt's love of building great products is only surpassed by that of building great culture, and his goal is to be the next Zappos, to be the most loved brand in the world. Please contact us if you:
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| 18 Apr 2021 | From Replicas to a Unique Experience: The Life Interiors Story | #072 | 00:45:30 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Basil Karam, CEO and co-founder of online homewares store, Life Interiors. As with many in the homewares category, Life Interiors had a massive 2020 and are on track for an even bigger 2021 off the back of a replatforming over to Shopify Plus, a smart omnichannel set up and investment in technologies including augmented reality and artificial intelligence. In this chat, we hear the Life Interiors story, including how they started on eBay and as a replica furniture company - a far cry from today where they are now one of Australia’s leading furniture designers and retailers. The next frontier? A BHAG of doing $100m online! Basil is at heart a technologist and it is fascinating to get his view on how to build an online business that can scale but still be unique. Links from the episode: Augmented Reality at Life Interiors Signet’s Honeycomb Mailers (sponsored) Shopify & Rollie Nation (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Basil Karam from Life Interiors Basil is an entrepreneur with a track record of starting, growing and scaling high-growth technology enabled businesses. With more than 20 years experience delivering complex technology solutions in the cloud his expertise branches the fields of retail, technology and digital marketing. Basil is CEO of Life Interiors, a leading design-focused, technology-led vertically integrated furniture and homewares retailer on a mission to offer great design at an attainable price across several channels including retail, e-commerce and some of Australia's largest furniture and homewares marketplaces including Temple and Webster, Zanui. Prior to Life Interiors, Basil worked at IBM implementing WebSphere e-business solutions across Telstra before moving to pureprofile a venture backed start-up to be part of the founding technical team and eventually heading up innovation in the CTO / CIO roles. You can contact Basil at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | CHECKOUT Stu French from Ethicool | #073 | 00:04:10 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Stu French, Co-Founder of Ethicool, a children’s book publisher and online retailer. Stu has an eCommerce background, having worked in digital roles for Telstra and AGL, but he’s also a children’s author. Combining his two career areas, Stu, with his wife Teigan, launched Ethicool in February 2020, selling kids books with great stories and ethical messages. Links from the episode: Fart Books Make Millionaires: The Ethicool Story | #054 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: About your co-host: Stu French from Ethicool With a strong background in enterprise transformation, Stuart has formed, grown and led some of Australia's largest digital, design and technology teams, and has a particular passion for eCommerce and digital content. You can contact Stuart at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 25 Apr 2021 | Clothing Connections: How Excess Stock Can Build Communities | #074 | 00:47:04 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Anthony Chesler, CEO of Thread Together, an organisation that aims to drive social and environmental change by connecting excess retail clothing with people in need. Whether these people are impacted by floods, bushfires, domestic violence, homelessness, asylum seekers, leaving jail or even, COVID, Anthony and his team hope to restore some dignity through the power of clothing. In this chat, Anthony talks about the amazing retail partners they have on board including Surfstitch, The Iconic, PE Nation, Bec & Bridge, UnderArmour and Afterpay, how they manage fulfillment and why clothing is the forgotten basic human right. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus and Aje (sponsored) Signet and Free to Feed (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Anthony Chesler from Thread Together Anthony is a results driven, outcome oriented Management Consultant with broad expertise and global experience across a range of industries with achievements, underpinned by integrity, respect, performance, collaboration, personal development and corporate social responsibility You can contact Anthony at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | CHECKOUT Simon Griffiths from Who Gives A Crap | #075 | 00:06:52 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Simon Griffiths, Co-founder and CEO of Who Gives A Crap, a direct to consumer toilet paper brand who have revolutionised the product, offering subscription, funky packaging and a certain cool factor. What’s more, they donate 50% of their profits to help build toilets in developing nations with a goal to make sure everyone in the world has access to proper sanitisation. Links from the episode: The Journal. (The Wall Street Journal) The Who Gives A Crap Story | #052 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Simon Griffiths from Who Gives A Crap Simon Griffiths is the CEO of Who Gives A Crap, the Aussie brand that sells good looking, forest friendly toilet paper, paper towels and tissues direct-to-consumer. Who Gives A Crap donates 50% of their profits to help build toilets for those in need. As much as Simon loves toilet paper, Simon started the business for it’s impact, with the company on a mission to improve access to hygiene, clean water and basic sanitation in developing countries. Since founding the company back in 2013, Who Gives A Crap has donated more than $8 million. You can contact Simon at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 02 May 2021 | Chase the Vibe: The LSKD Story | #076 | 00:44:54 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jason Daniel from LSKD, who produce high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Based out of Logan, QLD, LSKD is now a globally recognised label and has been seen on some of the most famous athletes, adventurers and enthusiasts. This chat with Jason covers how his mum helped him bring his idea to life, how a mentor relationship changed the course of his business and their initial experiments with drone delivery. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus & Tropeaka (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Jason from LSKD Jason is Founder and CEO of Australian functional sportswear & streetwear brand LSKD, whose mission is to inspire people to chase the vibe through sport, fitness & adventure. Jason also has a huge passion for sport, fitness & adventure himself. In the early days Jason’s goal was to become a professional motocross athlete. At that time their brand was called LKI which was from 2007-2018 before changing to LSKD in September 2018. You can contact Jason at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 06 May 2021 | CHECKOUT Anthony Nappa from Oz Hair & Beauty | #077 | 00:04:47 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Anthony Nappa, Founder and CEO of Oz Hair & Beauty. Anthony started out buying a business from his dad for $12,000 and worked hard selling products on Ebay to get him through university. Now that business does over $50m a year in turnover and is one of the leading beauty and skincare brands. Links from the episode: Pay Now, Play Later: The Oz Hair & Beauty Story | #050 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Anthony Nappa from Oz Hair & Beauty Anthony Nappa is the CEO of Oz Hair and Beauty. At 19 years old, he started selling parents hair and beauty products from the corner of a warehouse as a hobby and to get through uni. Now, along with his brother and the rest of the family, the company is one of the largest hair and beauty e-commerce stores in Australia. Please contact us if you:
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| 09 May 2021 | How to Win at PR with Gaby Howard from Flaunter | #078 | 00:39:45 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by founder, CEO and PR expert, Gaby Howard. Gaby runs Flaunter, a marketplace for public relations which allows brands such as Allbirds, CottonOn and Asos to immediately connect with publications such as Marie Claire, Popsugar and Vogue. In this conversation we cover how to turn your products into stories that the media will care about. We also have a chat around how gifts for PR are on the way out and how we can foster a greater community of women entrepreneurs in Australia. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus & Incu (sponsored) Signet & Lush Cosmetics (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Gaby Howard from Flaunter Gaby is the Founder and CEO of Flaunter, a SaaS tool that streamlines the daily flow of media relations, content sharing, sample tracking and reporting, providing digital showrooms and branded media centers that help PR and marketing teams more easily leverage, distribute and track their PR content. Gaby is passionate about equitable access to quality education and boosting women founders. She loves building highly engaged teams and working with incredible people. With 20 years of experience working in the communications industry with leading brands in the fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and not-for-profit sectors, Gaby has spent the last 5 years building Flaunter into Australia’s largest and most diverse digital asset management platform for PRs. In 2009, she helped launch one of Australia’s most successful digital fundraising initiatives, recognised with a United Nations Media Peace Award in collaboration with The Sydney Morning Herald. In 2015 Gaby was honoured to be included in #IFSHECANICAN, a book showcasing the next generation of influential women business leaders. You can contact Gaby at Flaunter Please contact us if you:
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| 13 May 2021 | CHECKOUT Mike Halligan from Scratch | #079 | 00:08:47 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Mike Halligan, Co-founder of Australia’s self proclaimed “best dog food” brand, Scratch. Mike has a long history helping grow Australian eCommerce brands and took the leap into his own venture when his dog got sick. Determined to reinvent the world of dog food, Scratch was born. Links from the episode: Junior - Writing Your Way Through Advertising Disrupting a Dogs Dinner: The Scratch Story | #056 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… What do Uber, Airbnb, Nike, Canva, Woolworths, David Jones, Walmart, Lenovo, Booktopia, eBay and Adidas have in common? No, they’re not Add To Cart sponsors… yet. They all rely on Impact to facilitate partnerships between their brand and a brilliant network of other brands, content creators, affiliates, publishers and influencers. Impact is ready to help small, medium and large eCommerce businesses take their performance-based partnerships to the next level. I know all of those brands a bunch that you’d love to be a part of, and so I would… call me Nike. Visit impact.com/growth to learn more and view case studies from other retailers who are reaping the benefits. About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Mike Halligan from Scratch A strategic thinker with creative passion, Mike helps to grow and build brands, digital products & eCommerce channels with a unique blend of technology, storytelling, design and data experience. He is the co-founder of Scratch, Australia's fastest-growing direct to consumer pet company. Thousands of dogs around Australia lick their Scratch bowl clean and enjoy healthier food, made fresher on subscription without all the retail markups along the way. Mike speaks on eCommerce, brand and the subscription economy. You can contact Mike at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 16 May 2021 | In Her Shoes: The Ida Sports Story | #080 | 00:43:34 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Laura Youngson and Ben Sandhu from Ida Sports, who have created the first football boot specifically designed for women’s feet. Only a couple of years old, they have grown from an idea on the back of a napkin and an early prototype they called the ‘frankenshoe’, to selling out of their first range, getting stocked in Dicks Sporting Goods and having Isabel Dawes kick a goal in the AFLW grand final wearing their shoe. In this chat, we hear how Ben and Laura used LinkedIn as an outreach tool, why their first crowdfunding campaign failed miserably and how removing barriers to entry for women in sport is their ultimate goal. Links from the episode: Laura’s Ted Talk (Mount Kilimanjaro) Shopify Plus & Peter Sheppard (sponsored) Questions answered: What are some of the key differences between men and women’s needs in a sports shoe? How did you go about designing a women’s football boot from scratch? What are some of the most significant barriers to entry for women in sport? This episode was brought to you by… Shopify Plus About your co-hosts: Laura Youngson from Ida Sports Laura Youngson the co-founder of Ida Sports, a serial entrepreneur who has set up and run a number of businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Laura studied physics and has since worked as a diplomat, on the London Olympics and for PwC, before starting her own businesses. She is a TEDx speaker and holds four world records set with the organisation she founded, Equal Playing Field, which advocates for gender equity in sport. You can contact Laura on LinkedIn Ben Sandhu from Ida Sports Ben Sandhu has advised startups and accelerators for a number of years in both the UK and Australia before joining Ida Sports. He is passionate about using business as a force for social change, most recently heading up RMIT’s LaunchHUB programme in 2020. He was a semi-professional cricketer who deeply understands the athlete experience, helping Ida Sports land two lucrative contracts with some of the US's largest sports retailers. You can contact Ben on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2021 | Partnerships with Impact: How Booktopia grew their affiliate channel by 200% | #081 | 00:47:09 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Impact Sales Director, Peter Bray and Booktopia Chief Marketing Manager, Steffen Daleng. In our conversation we discuss how retailers can set up sales partnerships with other brands, content creators, affiliates, publishers and influencers to scale and grow. Steffen shares how Booktopia approach partnerships to attract passionate communities at scale and how they do it profitably. Peter shares how Impact is making it easier than ever for brands to find new partnership opportunities and automate the process. Links from the episode: Catch of the Day by Gabby Leibovich Questions answered:
About your co-hosts: Peter Bray from Impact Peter has over ten years' experience working in marketing and advertising technology in Australia and has held leadership positions at Celtra, Forrester and InMobi. Currently he oversees the revenue expansion team at Impact and is responsible for growing the Partnership Cloud customer footprint across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. You can contact Peter on LinkedIn Steffen Daleng from Booktopia Steffen serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Australia's largest online bookstore; Booktopia and was named #15 Top People in Ecommerce in 2021. Arriving in Australia in 2014, after having sold and exited his last company in Indonesia he joined The Co-op to drive digital growth and in his latest role as General Manager Digital & Marketing was responsible for omnichannel growth across two websites and 120 stores before joining Booktopia in 2018. Prior to arriving in Australia Steffen founded an online electronics retailer in Denmark in 2006, and a digital agency helping more than 300 SMBs grow online through Conversion Rate Optimisation, Strategy, Design/Development and Digital Marketing. You can contact Steffen on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 May 2021 | CHECKOUT Michael Tutek from Preezie | #082 | 00:06:52 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout MIchael Tutek, Founder and CEO of Preezie. Michael actually had the idea for his business when he was a fifteen year old salesperson at The Good Guys. He held onto the concept and built it into what’s now known as Preezie - a guided conversion and discovery platform for online retailers. Links from the episode: The Psychology of Conversion: The Preezie Story | #058 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Impact Affiliate marketing has come a long way from the days when you used to send out content and a prayer. Impact is a technology company that helps retailers create revenue-driving partnerships with other brands, influencers, mobile apps, publishers and more! And the best part, all the manual backend work is all automated for you so you can spend time on the important stuff - building and nurturing your relationships with top performing partners. Impact is trusted by some of the biggest brands in eCommerce including Nike, David Jones, Walmart and Woolworths. Your prayers have been answered. Visit impact.com/gorwth to learn more or jump back to episode #81 to hear how Booktopia is driving 219% growth through the power of partnerships. About your co-host: Michael Tutek from Preezie Michael’s passion and LOVE is leading teams to build amazing technology and products that can revolutionise industries for the benefit of human progression. He completed an Electrical/ Electronic Engineering and Finance double degree at Swinburne University, Victoria. Since then he spent a few years in corporate sales and business development. Michael now embraces his passion for technology everyday as he works to build out the world’s first guided conversion platform, Preezie. You can contact Michael at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 May 2021 | Selling Shit You Don’t Own: How Branded Marketplaces Are Big Business | #083 | 00:44:02 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jason Wyatt, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Marketplacer which, in his words, allows you to “sell shit that you don’t own”. Put another way, Marketplacer allows retailers to create marketplaces to dramatically expand the product range and serve every need of your customer. The platform currently powers 100 marketplaces in 10 countries across the world and connects about 25,000 businesses. In Australia, they are used by leading retailers including Woolworths, Surfstitch, Myer and Petstock and have recently got investment from Woolworths and Salesforce. They are currently focused on their US expansion as they aim to take over the retail world! But this isn’t his first parade!Jason also started Bike Exchange which is a leading online cycling marketplace in 10 countries and valued at $32m on the ASX. In today’s chat we cover the different types of marketplaces retailers can consider for growth, why marketplaces are a customer strategy - not a product strategy and why Jason starts his Melbourne mornings off with a surf. Links from the episode: Shopify & JB Hi Fi (sponsored) Signet & Air Guitar Australia (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… Signet / Shopify Plus About your co-host: Jason Wyatt from Marketplacer Jason Wyatt is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Marketplacer, global technology Platform as a Service (PaaS) company that builds successful and scalable online marketplaces. Combining the financial acumen of a Chartered Accountant with the flair of a seasoned inventor, Jason is one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs and sought after leaders of high-performing team cultures. With Marketplacer, Jason has nurtured and grown a talented team of over 100 and counting; challenging the status quo of eCommerce in helping retailers, wholesalers and communities transform the way they engage, trade and transact online since 2016, and watching their businesses grow. You can contact Jason at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 May 2021 | CHECKOUT Justin Hillberg from Surfstitch | #084 | 00:07:56 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Justin Hillberg, Managing Director of Surfstitch. From being the innovative leaders and market darlings of the ASX, to going through voluntary administration and now back to profitability, Justin has led his team at Surfstitch through it all. Links from the episode: Wipeout Survivors: The SurfStitch Story | #060 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Impact I get it. Marketing is becoming harder. New privacy features are making it tougher to target individual customers, the cost of paid social is skyrocketing and it feels like you need an editorial team to create enough content to break through the clutter. That’s where Impact’s partnership automation technology can help you connect with other brands, affiliates, influencers and content creators on a performance basis to help you grow revenue, delight customers and reach new audiences. Visit impact.com/growth to learn more or jump back to episode #81 to hear how Booktopia is driving 219% growth through the power of partnerships. About your co-host: Justin Hillberg from Surfstitch Starting his career on the retail shop floor has paved the foundation for Justin’s customer centric approach to strategy development and leadership. Justin is passionate about delivering influential leadership and driving positive cultural change through collaborative strategy development. Over the past seven years, he has been leading the fast paced, high energy online business that is SurfStitch and has achieved a number of milestones resulting in a significant turnaround to profitability under challenging conditions including navigation of VA and the sale of the business in 2018. As a people leader, he is honest, approachable, engaging and trustworthy and has found that he is able to unite teams around common goals and motivate individuals to produce their best, even in times of adversity. Through fostering effective teamwork, Justin is known for delivering results. He encourages open communication, interdepartmental collaboration and continuous improvement across all levels of the organisation. You can contact Justin at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 May 2021 | Tax Time Checklist for eCommerce retailers with Tracey Newman from Bean Ninjas | #085 | 00:43:44 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Tracey Newman from Bean Ninjas. Bean Ninjas specialises in chartered accounting, bookkeeping, technology and education to help seven-figure eCommerce businesses continue to grow profitably. That’s all they do - finance for eCommerce businesses! We ask Tracey all about what eCommerce businesses should do to prepare for the end of year tax lodgement and planning for the new financial year. But this conversation goes far beyond this, including the best technology to improve financial visibility and the difference between fixed, variable and extraordinary costs that you need to keep on top of - especially at high growth times! Links from the episode: Signet & Cheers Sweetie (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Tracey Newman from Bean Ninjas Tracey is an eCommerce tax agent and accountant. With Bean Ninjas, Tracey advises seven figure + eCommerce growth businesses. You can contact Tracey on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | CHECKOUT Matt Holme from YouPay | #086 | 00:06:34 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Matt Holme from YouPay. YouPay allows users to share their filled out checkouts with others to pay on their behalf - think gifting for partners, buying office equipment or authorising kids payments. Links from the episode: Sharing the Shopping Cart: The YouPay Story | #062 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode was brought to you by… Impact Just like late-night kebabs, we have all been burnt at one time or another by traditional affiliate marketing. But it has changed a lot. Technology businesses like Impact are paving a new wave of business growth through performance-based partnerships which connect retailers to influencers, content creators, affiliates, other brands and mobile apps in a meaningful way. And the best part - you stay in control! Impact allows you to set individual contracts to preserve margins, provides in-depth analytics and even offers fraud protection. Visit impact.com/growth to learn more or jump back to episode #62 to hear how Booktopia is driving growth through the power of partnerships. About your co-host: Matt Holme from YouPay Matt is an award winning digital leader with upwards of 22 years experience in the web design, development and digital marketing space. He is an expert presenter, negotiator and business person with a unique balance of strategic and technical knowledge. Matt has a proven ability to grow a company from its infancy, disrupt an entire industry, while relying on the experience obtained as a Producer at a Fortune 500 company. You can contact Matt at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jun 2021 | New Brew: The Beer Cartel Story | #087 | 00:42:32 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Richard Kelsey from Beer Cartel. Started from a Kennard’s shed in 2009, Beer Cartel was one of the first online beer businesses in Australia. Today, they stock over 1,000 craft beers, have created a new tradition with their famous Advent Beer Calendar and just launched their equity crowdfunding where you can buy a share of the company. But even if you’re not into beer - there’s so much that Beer Cartel do differently that you can draw inspiration from. In this chat, Richard shares how they have put a focus on creating unique gifts and gifting occasions, why they have continued down a subscription and membership model and why they commission and publish their own research to be perceived as industry leaders. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus and Tamburlaine Wines (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Richard Kesley from Beer Cartel Richard is the co-founder of Beer Cartel, Australia's #1 Retailer of Craft Beer. Over the last 12 years they have forged their way in the market, providing access to over 1,000 of the world's best craft beers, through their Sydney store and website www.beercartel.com.au. Beer Cartel helps thousands of customers Australia-wide, source hard to find beers and limited releases, as well as old favourites. You can contact Richard on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | CHECKOUT Alex Tanya & Aaron Weller from Miss Amara | #088 | 00:06:22 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Alex Tanya and Aaron Weller, couple founders of online rug retailer, Miss Amara. A million miles away from the shouty men who traditionally seemed to be the only option in rug sales, Miss Amara use beautiful content, styling services and amazing customer service to modernise the business. Today they are on track to surpass $20m in revenue and are shipping to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and soon, the US. Links from the episode: Rug Love: The Miss Amara Story | #066 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your co-hosts: Alexandra Tanya from Miss Amara By admission Alex overstayed her welcome at university, completing two degrees - one in Architecture and then Property Economics before accidentally falling into a tech job. Since then technology has been her passion, working in app development for real estate. Since starting Miss Amara she feels that she has landed her dream job being able to work with technology to create a seamless customer experience, as well as design and production of physical product for the business. Aaron Weller from Miss Amara Aaron has always been interested in business, starting his first business building websites in his bedroom at 16. Since then he has gone onto to start and sell Crucial, a cloud hosting business as well as be a key investor in one of the largest SEO companies in Australia. Miss Amara will be his forth business. He enjoys the journey and learning new things every day. You can contact Alex at LinkedIn You can contact Aaron at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jun 2021 | Sexual Happiness People: The Lovehoney Story | #089 | 00:57:36 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Rob Godwin, Director and Head of Operations at Lovehoney, an online adult store and global leader in sexual happiness. Rob established Lovehoney’s Queensland office and website in 2013 and it has since grown to become Australia's leading and largest adult retailer, as much a resource for credible sexual health information as a place to buy sex toys.. In this episode, Rob takes us behind the scenes at Lovehoney to share how the world’s attitude changed towards sexual wellness during COVID, how the sex industry leads much of the innovation that we see emerge in other industries and why inclusion and diversity is key to his, and Lovehoney’s, mission. Links from the episode: The Sexual Happiness Study 2019 Signet and Lush Cosmetics (sponsored) Shopify and Jenny Craig (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Rob Godwin from Lovehoney Rob is an experienced award winning eCommerce Director with a history of creating and establishing market leading companies. With 19 years experience in B2C and B2C companies, Rob is highly successful in running international business. Leadership and delivering significant growth and profitability are Rob’s main strengths. Strong business development professional skilled in implementing major marketing plans expanding sales channels, operations and systems management, with extensive experience in providing advice and guidance to leading brands. You can contact Rob at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | CHECKOUT Steve Blick from Stone & Wood | #090 | 00:09:54 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Steve Blick from Stone & Wood. In a past life, Steve was a school teacher, but now he educates grown ups about beer as the head of Direct to Drinker at the independent brewery. Links from the episode: Direct to Drinker: The Stone & Wood Story | #064 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your co-host: Steve Blick from Stone & Wood Steve has spent the last ten years at Stone & Wood in various roles, primarily in the Sales & Marketing space. He has enjoyed learning from the founders and getting involved in building the business. Over the last couple years they’ve been putting a fair bit of effort into connecting with drinkers online and building an e-com offer that is relevant. Turns out people are happy to jump online and get a carton of beer delivered fresh from the brewery to their front door. You can contact Steve at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
Email hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jun 2021 | What Can't Michael Schumacher Do? | The Airtasker Story | 00:34:10 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Tim Fung, founder of Airtasker, the community platform that connects people who need jobs done with people who want to work. Started in Australia in 2012, Airtasker now operates in New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, Ireland and the US and listed on the ASX earlier this year. In this chat, Tim shares how he got started with Airtasker and effectively scaled a two sided marketplace that now lists over 80,000 tasks every month. He gives us insights on how eCommerce skills are in demand and how some businesses are turning to Airtasker to fill skill gaps. And he reveals some of the most fascinating tasks that the platform has listed - including removing spiders from light fittings, entertaining drag queens and even Tim himself helping review your pitch deck. Links from the episode: Signet & Flora and Fauna (sponsored) Shopify & Rollie Nation (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Founder of Airtasker, a local services marketplace connecting people and businesses who need work done with people wanting to work. Fascinated by marketplaces, user generated content and network effects. Spends his spare time with high quality 80s/90s movies (eg. Point Break, Coming to America, Back to the Future), Formula One, karting, track days, ice hockey, bouldering and alpine sports. You can contact Tim at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 24 Jun 2021 | CHECKOUT Dean Taylor from Digital Wine Ventures | #092 | 00:07:32 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Dean Taylor from Digital Wine Ventures. Dean has a long history in the online business world and has founded and sold wine businesses such as CrackaWines, My Wine Guy and The Wine Collective. Links from the episode: This is Marketing by Seth Godin The Art of a Good Drop: The Digital Wine Ventures Story | #068 Questions answered in the podcast:
This episode is brought to you by… Does your business’ partnership program go beyond snacks for your postie and contra with your local pub? I hope so. Forrester found that brands with mature partnership programs grow revenue twice as fast and see 28% of their revenue come from the emerging partnerships channel. I’d like to see your postie do that for you. To get a kick start and partner with some of the most credible content creators, influencers, mobile apps and other brands on a performance basis, check out Impact - a technology company transforming the way we do partnerships at scale. Visit impact.com/growth to learn more or jump back to episode #68 to hear how Booktopia is driving growth through the power of partnerships. About your co-host: Dean Taylor from Digital Wine Ventures Dean is an entrepreneur and one of Australia’s digital pioneers who has spent the last twenty years building wine businesses. His first venture, Wine Ark – an off-site climate-controlled storage for wine collectors – was the first company of its kind in the world to provide their customers with online access to their collections, and later sold for $8.5 million. He then leveraged technology to launch Wine Exchange, an online trading platform; The Cellar Club, a premium wine club; and Crackawines.com.au – an online marketplace that allowed wineries to sell direct-to-consumer. Now, Digital Wine Ventures (ASX:DW8) is an Australian publicly listed company that invests in technology-driven businesses servicing and supporting the global wine and beverage industry. The aim is to identify and invest in early stage technology-driven ventures that have the potential to disrupt and digitally transform their market segments and support them by providing access to capital, expertise and shared resources. You can contact Dean at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 27 Jun 2021 | Because Flowers Die: The Little Succers Story | #093 | 00:38:02 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Tara Shelton from Little Succers. Tara started the business four years ago doing same day delivery of beautifully packaged succulents in her local area,, then expanded to deliver nationally and is now focusing on the DIY branch of her business that grew from COVID, a Build Your Own Terrarium Bar in Sydney. In this episode, Tara shares her best alternatives to facebook ads, how building a brand personality that aligns with your own makes perfect sense and why she believes creativity comes from constraint. Links from the episode: Signet & Sierra Byron Bay (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Tara Shelton from Little Succers Tara Shelton is founder and creative director of creative agency for start-ups, Dream & Do. The agency has since worked with over 220 start-ups to turn their business ideas into brands. In 2017, Dream & Do launched a business of it’s own, Little Succers, Australia’s first succulent and cactus gifting service. This expanded out to a unique event concept, 'Build Your Own Terrarium Bar' which is like a lolly bar for plant lovers, inviting people to design and build their own terrarium. Tara launched her first business in London, Moi Self, a girls helping girls gifting range. It was here that she realised how critical a brand was in a start-ups’s success, and her addiction to the entrepreneurial life began. She is committed to helping more people live their entrepreneurial dream. Tara has spoken at Start Con, Billy Blue Design School, The Entourage and General Assembly. She won 2016 “B&T 30 under 30 award” in the entrepreneur category. You can contact Tara at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | CHECKOUT Michael Beveridge from Bailey Nelson | #094 | 00:07:12 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Michael Beveridge, currently content director at Bailey Nelson and the creative brain behind advertising for brands such as Koala and Good Pair Days. Michael started his career as a junior copywriter before becoming a contestant on Big Brother and then a breakfast radio host before joining then start-up Koala. Links from the episode: Lead and Disrupt by O-Reilly & Tushman How to Not Win Ad Awards with Michael Beveridge | #070 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. About your co-host: Michael Beveridge from Bailey Nelson Michael likes to think he specialises in non-cringe communication - which is incredibly rich from someone that was on commercial radio for five years. He’s a start-up focussed creative director who cut his teeth with the in-house creative team at Koala - and is now looking after global creative at optical startup, Bailey Nelson. You can contact Michael at LinkedIn Please contact us if you:
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| 04 Jul 2021 | Youth & Beauty: The Beginning Boutique Story | #095 | 00:39:56 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Sarah Timmerman, founder of Beginning Boutique, the women’s fashion online destination that clothes the festival-goers, the pool-partiers and all the other style-conscious memory-makers in between. Started in Sarah’s spare bedroom in 2008, Beginning Boutique has attracted a cool one million instagram followers and now employs more than 75 staff over three locations. In this chat, we discuss how Beginning Boutique coped when their biggest event of the year got cancelled, how they are challenging the notion that fast fashion is a dirty word and hear Sarah’s secrets to inspiring loyalty in your team. Links from the episode: The EMyth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Shopify & Tropeaka (sponsored) Signet & Liquor Loot (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-host: Sarah Timmerman from Beginning Boutique Sarah Timmerman is the Founder and Director of one of Australia’s most successful fashion e-tailers - Beginning Boutique. Starting out in a spare bedroom in 2008, the company is now celebrating their thirteenth year in business. With the help of Sarah’s passion for pushing boundaries and challenging the realm of social media, Beginning Boutique has grown into a dynamic team of over 75 dedicated staff across three locations. You can contact Sarah at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | CHECKOUT Basil Karam from Life Interiors | #096 | 00:05:36 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Basil Karam from Life Interiors. The online homewares store had a massive 2020 and are on track for an even bigger 2021 off the back of a re-platforming over to Shopify Plus, a smart omni-channel set up and investment in technologies including augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Links from the episode: From Replicas to a Unique Experience: The Life Interiors Story | #072 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your co-host: Basil Karam from Life Interiors Basil is an entrepreneur with a track record of starting, growing and scaling high-growth technology enabled businesses. With more than 20 years experience delivering complex technology solutions in the cloud his expertise branches the fields of retail, technology and digital marketing. Basil is CEO of Life Interiors, a leading design-focused, technology-led vertically integrated furniture and homewares retailer on a mission to offer great design at an attainable price across several channels including retail, e-commerce and some of Australia's largest furniture and homewares marketplaces including Temple and Webster, Zanui. Prior to Life Interiors, Basil worked at IBM implementing WebSphere e-business solutions across Telstra before moving to pureprofile a venture backed start-up to be part of the founding technical team and eventually heading up innovation in the CTO / CIO roles. Pureprofile launched its revolutionary SaaS platform internationally from Australia into the United Kingdom and the US and eventually listed on the ASX. You can contact Basil at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 11 Jul 2021 | Tailored Technology: The InStitchu Story | #097 | 00:45:05 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by James Wakefield and Robin McGowan, co-founders of InStitchu. InStitchu are changing up the suit, work and all together put together the fashion industry by offering tailored designs at a fraction of the cost of traditional bespoke designers. InStitchu are coming up to their 10th birthday. Starting with a $5K website, they now have a team of 60 including five in-house developers, 13 showrooms throughout Australia and customers all over the world. James and Robin share what they have learnt over these first ten years including how they make custom products profitable, why they built a tech stack from the ground on up and how these high school mates have remained close during the ups and downs of business. Links from the episode: Shopify & JB Hi Fi (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… About your co-hosts: James Wakefield from InStitchu James Wakefield co-founded InStitchu with high school friend Robin McGowan in 2012. Having worked as an Associate Advisor at Macquarie Bank for four years, James was acutely aware of a gap in the corporate tailoring market: he and his colleagues struggled to build a wardrobe of quality suits ready for daily wear at affordable prices. There was, he found, always a compromise on quality, fit or range, particularly for younger generations with less disposable income. The rest is tailoring history: James left the finance industry and established InStitchu as the leading player in made-to-measure tailoring, focusing on quality, affordability and fit. You can contact James at LinkedIn Robin McGowan from InStitchu Robin McGowan co-founded Australia’s leading custom tailored menswear provider, InStitchu, in 2012, alongside high school mate James Wakefield. Robin spent much of his youth growing up in Italy and Europe, helping spark an interest and knowledge in menswear, drawing from a playground in the world’s most iconic fashion capitals. In later years Robin developed his background in eCommerce, helping him recognise the opportunity in the Australian market for high quality made-to-measure, tailored suits at a reasonable price. Robin used this experience and opportunity to transition to the start-up world in launching InStitchu with James. You can contact Robin at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | CHECKOUT Anthony Chesler from Thread Together | #098 | 00:07:17 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Anthony Chesler from Thread Together, an organisation that aims to drive social and environmental change by connecting excess retail clothing with people in need. Whether these people are impacted by floods, bushfires, domestic violence, homelessness, asylum seekers, leaving jail or even, COVID, Anthony and his team hope to restore some dignity through the power of clothing. Links from the episode: The Mastery Sessions with Robin Sharma Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter Clothing Connections: The Thread Together Story | #074 Questions answered in the podcast:
About your co-host: Anthony Chesler from Thread Together Anthony is a results driven, outcome oriented Management Consultant with broad expertise and global experience across a range of industries with achievements, underpinned by integrity, respect, performance, collaboration, personal development and corporate social responsibility You can contact Anthony at LinkedIn About your host: Nathan Bush from 12HIGH Nathan Bush is the founder and lead strategist at eCommerce consultancy, 12HIGH. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email. Please contact us if you:
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| 18 Jul 2021 | Across The Ditch: An eComm Guide to New Zealand | #099 | 00:47:35 | |
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Jason Greenwood from Greenwood Consulting. Jason runs his business out of Auckland, New Zealand and helps B2B and DTC brands across ANZ re-imagine themselves for the digital age. He describes himself as a digital native, a ‘futurist’ from way back and a consultant obsessed with helping businesses do eCommerce right. In this chat, we discuss the state of online commerce in New Zealand and get some tips for Australian businesses who are looking to expand into the Australian market. We cover why he thinks headless is not a smart strategy for most eCommerce businesses, the implications of Amazon entering the New Zealand market and his recommendations for how to stand out on LinkedIn. Links from the episode: Shopify Plus and Peter Sheppard (sponsored) Signet and Team Unico (sponsored) Questions answered:
This episode was brought to you by… Signet About your co-host: Jason Greenwood from Greenwood Consulting For 20+ years Jason has been helping brands across ANZ architect exciting, compelling, differentiated, integrated and technically sound digital shopping & brand engagement experiences. After many years in eCommerce (working across pure-play, retailer and agency), he realised that most consultants and agencies target 'sexy' retail brands and B2B & DTC brands often get short shrift as a result. He started Greenwood Consulting to address this imbalance by focusing on B2B & DTC eCommerce consulting. Jason is the host of the At the Coalface Podcast and author of At the Coalface Digest. He is also a passionate eCommerce mentor, commentator, keynote speaker and content producer that loves giving back to the industry. You can contact Jason at LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||