Dark Mode with John Coyle (Modern Commerce)

Today our guest is... Our co-host, Casey. John is going to interview Casey about - The two year long process of building and growing our YouTube channels and podcasts - How he quit his job to start working on the podcasts full time - What the future of media, content creation, and marketing look like and more (as always - the conversation should be fun with these two). Thanks for listening — Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking with Scott Desgrosseilliers from Wicked Reports about how to know what is working in your business. In the world of online marketing it can be difficult to know what marketing activities are driving the results you want and which ones aren't. We get into that topic with Scott and we talk about how that relates to future success as well. Thanks for listening — Don't forget to Rate & Review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >>   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking to Matthew Gattozzi. He makes videos for direct-to-consumer brands to run on their organic social media channels and in their paid ads. Matthew breaks down how the business works, how he got into it, and what makes great content. === Socials === Follow Matthew: work with Matthew and his team: https://goodostudios.com/ Follow Matthew on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MatthewGattozzi Follow John: Follow John on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnjhcoyle Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle/ Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/ Follow John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9129dC3DYhkE51f2tSSfQw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the disturbing cult-like following behind Stanley Tumblers in this eye-opening episode of the Dark Mode Podcast. Learn why these water bottles have sparked such a craze. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:37 Today's Guests 03:45 Stanley Origins 08:25 Mormon Mommy Bloggers 16:03 Pop Culture 20:50 WTF? 26:54 Can They Keep This Up? 38:10 How They Did It 53:00 Pluggin' Away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking to Dan Trepanier, the Founder of Articles of Style. Dan started out blogging about fashion and flipping clothing on eBay. He grew that into a legit business. I sat down with him to talk about how he did it and why the way we dress is so important. Chapters 0:00 - F*@& Everybody 0:32 - The Clothes Make the Man 8:45 - Early Life & Inspirations 21:41 - College Life as an Athlete 27:15 - Beginning a Career in Fashion by eBay Hustling 35:13 - Blogging as a Tailor via a Wall Street Recommendation 38:32 - Leveraging a Personal Brand to a Successful Ecom Business 46:32 - Scaling the Business 52:21 - You are NOT Steve Jobs, Don’t Dress Like Him 54:03 - Current Business Strategy 57:07 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm breaking down the rise and fall of buzzfeed. How did Buzzfeed succeed? Why did they fail? What do the company's financials look like? And most importantly is there still hope for Buzzfeed? Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 The First Person to Ever Go Viral 00:02:45 Today's Guests 00:07:24 The Founder of Buzzfeed 00:09:07 Asians Don't Like Being Hugged? 00:11:38 Afraid of Being Racist 00:13:37 How Buzzfeed took off (Huffington Post Sidepiece) 00:18:44 Buzfeed Video and Famous Creators 00:21:46 The Viral Video Formula 00:23:56 Making Inappropriate Jokes & Racism 00:30:46 The Big Problem 00:32:56 What is a Controversial Topic 00:41:13 White People Don't Clean Themselves 00:45:45 Buzzfeed Creators Getting Take Advantage Of 00:49:30 Ghost Town 00:51:00 Do They Make Money? 00:53:04: What is a Liberal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about how we grew our podcast and YouTube channel in the early days. Between our two shows we drive about 75,000 downloads/views per month. We'll discuss: - Podcast promotion tactics that have worked- Tactics that haven't worked- Some of our favorite tools- The two main things that unlocked massive growth for us- The one thing we thought would unlock massive growth but didn't. -----Today's Sponsors: Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody Plofker zooms in for an interview with the guys. John asks the hard hitting questions you want to hear, and Cody brings the answers! Also, Casey sports a new bomber jacket... If you enjoyed this video please remember to rate & Review! Watch this episode now on YouTube >>  Check out Jones Road Beauty at: https://jonesroadbeauty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Grady Laird, and he built an 8 figure cold brew coffee company from scratch. Grady lays out his story of moving to New York City, getting a job working at a major magazine, developing Grady's Cold Brew.  He talks about getting his first sales, getting into local retailers, and going national.  This is a masterclass in building an 8 figure company from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode John & Casey break down a list of ecommerce marketing trends by either buying them or selling them. Originally aired on YouTube 02/04/2022 - Watch Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking about how to meet people, build relationships, and leverage relationships to create value in business and in your career. Please rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode on YouTube Now! --Sponsors-- Use Wicked Reports for all of your marketing attribution needs. Book a demo today at wickedreports.com Try Monk Commerce to increase your conversion rate & average order value. Start your 7 day free trial now at monkcommerce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking with Zoey Kahn the host of one of the best Ecommerce podcasts out there, "What's Your Biggest Oopsie?" (@OopsiePodcast )Besides being on the Customer Experience team at Chomps, Zoey is also a content creator herself. Today we're talking about how the tools of the trade have gotten harder and harder for both content creators and brands, and her practical advice for people starting out. Zoey also talks about her journey as a creator, and how she both blends and separates her career with her personal brand. ___Today's Sponsors: Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple Whale presents Whale Informed. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 🧟 Liquid Death Raises Money 📊 Ecommerce Advertising Trends 🏴‍☠️ Temu Treasures + more. *** The Whalies Get Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/triplewhale/1107201 *** Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:59 Liquid Death Raises Money 06:04 DUDE Wipes’ Scoop 09:11 “Trends” by Triple Whale 12:46 Is TikTok Facing a Ban in the U.S.? 18:14 Bonobos Does a Golf No-No 22:05 Temu Treasures: Intro 23:03 Temu Treasures: Ethan’s Pick 25:28 Temu Treasures: John’s Pick *** Book a demo: https://www.triplewhale.com/bookdemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking to @CTtheDisrupter in this live recording of the Modern Commerce Podcast.We're talking about his story of how he went from Heroin addict to driving hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.We're also talking about why he decides to have such a controversial public persona.We'll also debate about some topics that he's passionate about including return on ad spend; the advice people give in the marketing industry; and why he is so passionate about bidding on Facebook ads.___Today's Sponsors: Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce:https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports:https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinal Mason is back and we're doing a problem solver episode.  Today we're digging into my personal brand. We're talking about building a business around a personal brand. Building the right audience. And some of the lesser-known tactics like buying engagement to increase your reach on social media. Chapters 00:00 "I Buy Shoutouts"  00:20 The Problem Solver Format 01:15 Our Problems 15:44 How Can I Create a Business With My Content 30:00 Buying Engagement 32:24 The Offer 46:20 Mason Builds My Business For Me 53:35 Getting Sales People to Work Harder 1:03:15 Buh Bye Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collin Slattery was a nerd. He started out playing card games like magic the gathering. Until someone approached about playing some poker. He was underage, and gambling was illegal. But he wanted to make money. Today we talk about his crazy journey from amateur to mayoral candidate to successful entrepreneur. Colin's story is fascinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Shackelford swings by to discuss how to recession proof your brand! Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John & Casey discuss which platforms you SHOULD & SHOULD NOT focus on for content marketing efforts.___Today's Sponsors:Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shaq, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every knows branding is a good thing, right? Yeah, maybe until you start hanging around performance marketers for a little while... This episode is a converasation between John & Casey that contains the nuance you need from the conversation of the real importance of branding in your creatives. Originally aired on Youtube (1/10/2022): Watch this episode on YouTube now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Shackelford is back with us again to talk about the different types of online and digital businesses. We're breaking down the pros and cons of starting and scaling ecommerce businesses, information and online course businesses, agencies, and software companies. We try to come up with our best recommendation for someone getting started. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Van Oakes was actually our partner at Explosive Growth Marketing before the exit.We trust him more than almost anyone on the topic of influencer marketing and growing a loyal and passionate audience.Today he wants to talk about why influencer marketing is so important and what influencers and creators should be doing to own the audience they're building.This is gonna be a fun conversation.___Today's Sponsors:Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re breaking down the top fast-food chains in the game, and trust me, this list is going to shake things up.  In this episode, we rank every major fast food chain and crown the true GOAT. We’re talking McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Arby’s, Taco Bell, and more. Using real data, including USA Today’s reader poll, social media engagement, and revenue numbers, we settle the debate once and for all.  Who’s bringing in billions, and who’s slacking on their fries? Find out how these giants are leveraging their brand, marketing, and social media strategies to stay on top, and why it matters for your business. Tune in now and find out who’s the GOAT in fast food! Whether you’re a fan of McDonald’s fries or swear by Chick-fil-A’s chicken, this episode has all the secrets. Don't miss it! ———————————————————————————————— John Coyle is an expert in simplifying the complex world of eCommerce for business owners and operators. With extensive experience in navigating the challenges of thin margins, lengthy PnLs, and managing large teams, John has developed reliable systems that drive more customers to eCommerce stores and boost revenue from existing customers and subscribers. His focus on streamlining revenue generation allows store owners to concentrate on what truly matters—their products and teams. Through his strategic approach, John empowers eCommerce businesses to thrive in a highly competitive market. Website: https://www.thedivenewsletter.com/squeeze-page1712742970440   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle  Twitter: https://x.com/johnjhcoyle  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnjhcoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about how Allbirds built one of the most impressive and fastest growing shoe companies up to a $4 Billion Valuation. Allbirds was the hottest footwear brand of the late 2010s. This episode explores the origin story. The crazy tactic they used to grow to a $4 Billion valuation, and how it all fell apart. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:34 Allbirds Founder Pro Soccer Story 01:47 Today's Guests 03:24 Is New Zealand Racist? 05:43 The origin of Allbirds 17:53 A Genius Fundraising Tactic 24:00 The Launch & The Craze 27:20 The Problem With Venture Capital 38:43 Going Public 43:38 Things That Ruined the Value 48:10 How Allbirds Can Make a Comeback 52:00 How to Recreate This Company Today 01:03:35 Where to Find Today's Guests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen Jernigan pops in for an interview today. We discuss the live-selling model in ecommerce and other unique aspects of the online boutique business. If you enjoyed this episode please remember to rate & review!  Visit Blushing Brunette Boutique >> Don't forget to try Pencil at trypencil.com & use promo code MODCOM15 to save 15% on any paid plan! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Modern Commerce where today John & Casey are joined by a real ecommerce expert on the frontlines of customer communication, Noah Rahimzadeh. Noah will share breakthroughs he's discovered that will change the way you handle customer communications forever. Check out Malomo at:https://gomalomo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot Ones is reportedly on the market BUT struggling to find a buyer. Is the future of your favorite hot wings show at risk?  Get straight into the heart of the matter—why Hot Ones, despite its massive success, might be facing an uncertain future. We explore the business complexities that could spell the end for this iconic YouTube series, including the reported $70 million price tag that BuzzFeed is asking for—a price that has left potential buyers hesitant.  We also break down the intertwined fate of Hot Ones and its hot sauce partner, Heatonist, a partnership that has fueled both brands but also complicates the potential sale. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the curve in the digital marketing game, this is one conversation you can’t afford to miss. Don’t just sit on the sidelines—tune in! ———————————————————————————————— John Coyle is an expert in simplifying the complex world of eCommerce for business owners and operators. With extensive experience in navigating the challenges of thin margins, lengthy PnLs, and managing large teams, John has developed reliable systems that drive more customers to eCommerce stores and boost revenue from existing customers and subscribers. His focus on streamlining revenue generation allows store owners to concentrate on what truly matters—their products and teams. Through his strategic approach, John empowers eCommerce businesses to thrive in a highly competitive market. Website: https://www.thedivenewsletter.com/squeeze-page1712742970440   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle  Twitter: https://x.com/johnjhcoyle  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnjhcoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Swensen drops in to tell us his story of ecommerce marketing & Kizik Footwear. Buckle up and enjoy the ride through the building of this unique brand! If you enjoyed this video please remember rate & review! Visit Kizik Shoes: https://www.kizikshoes.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today John tells us a "you have to see it to believe it" type of story. Casey reacts and asks clarifying questions, but this is not a MOdern Commerce to be missed! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.T. Barnum is the most respected swindler of all time. Today we'll talk about the things The Greatest Showman got right and wrong, what scams PT Barnum ran, and how you would recreate his success today.  Check out More Staffing and hire top notch Filipino talent: https://www.morenow.co/mc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is the founder of the Barrel Aged Amazon agency Jake Stanislawski. Jake shares his best stories from just now realizing he's homeless to selling to nipple pasties on Amazon, and more. Since Jake is the man when it comes to selling on Amazon, I decided to put eras of Jeff's fits into a tier list with him. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we'll discuss the future of marketing, entrepreneurship, and influencers with our guest Jesse Pujji.Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for listening!-----Today's Sponsors:Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative Testing is always a juicy topic of conversation on ModCom. On this week's episode we recruit Nicole Crowell, another Creative Strategist, to help us sift through the best SOPs for testing creatives. Below you will find the resources shared during this episode. These links allow for read-only access alone. Please duplicate these to create versions for your own use... Chart - How much budget you should allocate to esting: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... Calculator - Number of creatives you should test: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... Chart - What creatives you should prioritize: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have Alexa Kilroy from Triple Whale on the show. Her position at Triple Whale gives Alexa a unique perspective and the ability to see a lot of data across a lot of ecommerce brands. Alexa is going to go over the mindset shifts, overall strategies, and practical tactics that some of the fastest growing and highest profit ecom brands are using in 2023. Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode John and Casey share their #1 best ad hack for understanding how to get a better ROI from your ecommerce ads. Lots of examples and explanations are sure to leave you a better marketer after consuming this episode of the ModCom podcast. Originally aired 4/1/2023: Watch it Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John & Casey are professional marketers, but even the pros get got by other pros sometimes... This episode the guys show, tell, and analyze why and how they got got by marketers on a handful of products they bought online. This episode originally aired on Youtube 02/25/2022. Watch it now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about deodorant - specifically the kind you're using. Did you know you could be putting poison in your armpits? Today's guest is Suzanna Raff, the founder of a brand called Cleo and Coco. Suzanna is on a mission to eliminate body odor without using harmful, synthetic ingredients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

👉I'm giving someone an Apple Vision Pro Details in the first few min. of the episode. Help me decide of the Apple Vision Pro is gonna be the future or just another flop in the latest episode of Whale Informed. Timestamps: 00:21 - I'm giving away an Apple Vision Pro 00:45 - This week's topics 01:20 - Is Apple Vision Pro the Future or the Next Flop? 08:57 - Influencers Making Shockingly Low Incomes 15:27 - Tik Tok & Social Shopping 26:27 - Liquid Death's Social Strategy 35:00 - Kith Loyalty Program Launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sitting down with Nick Shackelford.  Nick is a serial entrepreneur who has five businesses that do multiple millions of dollars in revenue.  Today I'm talking about his decision to launch ANOTHER business last year, why he became a legal drug dealer, whether people should focus on multiple things or just one thing, and more.  ===Chapters=== 0:00 - A Legal Drug Dealer 02:53 - All of Nick's Businesses 04:40 - Launching Brez 09:12 - Human Optimization Trend 10:58 - Nick's Advantage 13:37 - The Drink Wave 17:30 - How Many Brez To Get High? 23:00 - Nick Share's Real Time Revenue 26:17 - Nick Created the Fidget Spinner Trend 31:37 - Quitting Alchohol 34:16 - How Nick Runs 5 Businesses 39:17 - Is Focus Overrated? 41:05 - Nick Shares his Weekly Calendar 46:48 - $10 Million YouTube Channel Idea 51:10 - What Would He Stop? 52:52: - The Brez Pitch 54:10 - Would You Rather But It's a Celebrity Collab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Jackson Blackledge. If you want to make money online - you will want to watch this. This man is living proof that anyone can do it.  Things will take 3-4 times longer than you think.  Jackson got ZERO customers in his business for 20 months.  Today's guest started out as an electrician, with very little money. But he wanted money. He wanted to start his own business.  He learned a skill and started an agency. And he got no customers. In fact, it took him nearly two years to get ONE PERSON to pay him for his services.  Today he does $300k/month.  With quite a bit of profit.  He's built a twitter following of nearly 60,000 people and he has people banging down his door to work with him.  Shit takes time.  This is his story.  Chapters:  00:00 Reading Guest Tweets 01:00 Stop Watching Gurus 08:19 Failing, Nearly Quitting, Childhood, and Being an Electrician 22:10 Getting Traction 28:21 From $0 to $10k to $100k to $1M per month 40:25 What I Do With Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm putting Super Bowl ads into a tier list with Daniel Murray, the founder of @themarketingmillennials . Daniel actually played college football with Travis and Jason Kelce, so we get into some Kelce bros stories.  ==== Timestamps 00:00 Tier List of Super Bowl Ads 01:02 Temu 05:40 Daniel's dream product 09:25 Michael Cera Cerave 13:46 Travis & Jason Kelce Stories 18:28 Kanye Yeezy Store 24:15 Building a 7-Figure Media Company 30:13 Bud Light 36:40 Tips For Getting Over 1 Million Followers 47:05 Ben Affleck Dunkin' Donuts 53:15 Honorable Mention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Watters drops in to tell us about his brand, Western Rise. If you're curious about the launching (or more advanced inner-workings) of an apparel brand truly equipped for modern commerce, then you won't want to miss this episode! Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's video is the 5 most interesting things in and around the ecommerce industry this week.  *** *** Timestamps:  0:00 - Mr.Beast Revealed Earnings 0:21 - What We're Talking About 01:16 - Mr. Beast x Elon Musk Scam 10:55 - Harley Finkelstein x Beis x Glossier 30:44 - Adult Legos 38:40- Accounting for Ecommerce Profit 44:58 - The (fake?) Pet Trend *** *** Links Referenced:  Mr. Beast Tweet Sequence: Full Video:  https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1747044525116108854?s=20 Guess How Much It Makes: https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1748422852401942967?s=20 How Much It Makes Reveal: https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1749499065979576613?s=20 Harley Finkelstein Inteverview With Beis and Glossier:  https://x.com/harleyf/status/1747044409361776963?s=20 Adult Legos Branding:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2K_xm_vS-Z/ Miles Turner Adult Legos Campaign:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbIIbgulm4C/ Ecommerce Accounting:  https://www.finaloop.com/blog/ecommerce-accounting Profit First Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4 Fake Cat Litter Mat Product Trend:  https://x.com/ariesnotebook/status/1748049894663753838?s=20 *** *** Follow John: Follow John on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnjhcoyle Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle/ Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/ Follow John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9129dC3DYhkE51f2tSSfQw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to discover the unconventional tactics that can catapult your business into the seven-figure club?   In this episode, we explore groundbreaking ideas that can revolutionize your approach to business and marketing. We’re talking about actionable insights and strategies on how to leverage AI to make $1 million. We don’t skim the surface—our discussion digs into real-world applications, from AI-driven marketing strategies to innovative business concepts. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale your business, the wisdom shared here will give you the edge you need to outsmart the competition. Don't just dream about success—tune in, take notes, and start implementing these innovative AI strategies today. ———————————————————————————————— John Coyle is an expert in simplifying the complex world of eCommerce for business owners and operators. With extensive experience in navigating the challenges of thin margins, lengthy PnLs, and managing large teams, John has developed reliable systems that drive more customers to eCommerce stores and boost revenue from existing customers and subscribers. His focus on streamlining revenue generation allows store owners to concentrate on what truly matters—their products and teams. Through his strategic approach, John empowers eCommerce businesses to thrive in a highly competitive market. Website: https://www.thedivenewsletter.com/squeeze-page1712742970440   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle  Twitter: https://x.com/johnjhcoyle  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnjhcoyle  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to grow your business?  Book a free consulting call with me:  https://meetings.hubspot.com/john-coyle/professional-services-call-public === Today's guest is Greg Meade, the Co-Founder of Crossnet . Crossnet does over $10 Million per year in revenue and more than a million people have played it. Today we're getting into:  - How he got the idea for Crossnet - Moving to Miami and playing everyday - The influencer strategy that helped them break through - His partnership with YouTuber Danny Duncan - His origins doing twitter meme pages - Which NBA players would win in a game of Crossnet - "Would you rather" but with celebrity collaborations === Timestamps: 0:00 - Every Kid Invented a Game 0:30 - How He Got The Idea 03:00 - Getting the First Product 05:45 - Selling at The Beach Everyday 08:09 - Getting Sales from Twitter 09:08 - The First Influencer Breakout 10:35 - Scaling, Ellen Degeneres, and Dick's in the DMs 15:54 - Biggest Challenges 23:30 - How Much Personal Income Founders Make 25:44 - Partnering with Danny Duncan 31:45 - The Right Way to Work With Influencers 37:05 - The Crossnet Team 42:45 - Selling Glass Blunts on Twitter 48:05 - Which NBA Players Would in Crossnet 50:33 - "Would You Rather" with Celebrity Collabs === Socials Host: John Coyle Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnjhcoyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle/ Guest: Greg Meade Twitter: https://twitter.com/woeismeade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woeismeade/ Brand: Crossnet YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSNETGAME Twitter: https://twitter.com/crossnet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossnetgame/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple Whale presents Whale Informed, the show where we don't give you business advice but do tell you what's happening in and around ecommerce. This week, in our second episode, John and Ethan discuss: 🥂 The Taylor Swift Industrial Complex™️ 💻 A Browser that Browses... for you? 🏈 Super Bowl ads (note: pre-Super Bowl takes) Followed by an industry CAC quiz & more. Finally, we round out our inaugural episode with The Johnologue™, where John goes deep on the Apple Vision Pro. ********************************************************************** Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:06 Taylor Swift Industrial Complex 5:35 Super Bowl Ad Strategies 11:08 The Browser That Browses For You 15:39 2024 Customer Acquisition Cost Quiz 22:30 The Johnologue™️: Apple Vision Pro ********************************************************************** Book a demo: https://www.triplewhale.com/bookdemo Follow Triple Whale on X: https://twitter.com/triplewhale Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnjhcoyle Follow Ethan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthanShust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by special guest Rabah Rahil, the guys discuss a variety of topics ranging from "LA Math" to an incredibly helpful app for ecommerce brands. And, of course, the guys will cover the differences between bootstrapped and venture backed businesses. This being the first episode of two featuring Rabah, you won't want to miss this one before we move on to the return of a very popular ModCom game next time around. Enjoy the episode and we'll see you again next time! Originally posted on YouTube 3/7/2022: Watch it Now! You can check out Rabah's podcast "You're Not Your ROAS" on the Triple Whale YouTube channel. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel if you enjoyed this video! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know which ecommerce metrics you should be watching? Well, you came to the right place! In this episode Casey & John discuss five unique views into the performance of your business. Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we've got a feed drop from John's other show Create What Matters.Check out create what matters onAppleSpotify Or wherever you get your podcasts.====Imagine opening the TikTok app, tapping "go live" and having 200,000 people show up to give you money.That's what happens every single day to the guest on today’s episode.Dappz, like many other creators, spent years trying to build a following and make money creating content wiith little to no success.His breakthrough came when he discovered live selling on Tik Tok only a year ago.Today he makes nearly $2 Million dollars per month going live on Tik Tok.Now... Dappz isn't the first live seller I've ever come across, but none of them ever wanna talk about it.Live selling is this underground cash cow for creators, but the creators who make a lot of money doing it . . . they don’t want to let the secret out.It’s important though.Cause live selling is, by far, the fastest I've ever seen a creator go from nothing to life changing amounts of money.So I found someone who would tell us how it’s done.And it just so happens that he’s one of best live sellers on the internet.Here’s our conversation with Dappz----Follow today's guests and hosts:Follow John:TwitterInstagramYouTubeFollow Dappz:TikTokInstagramYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm sitting down with @CardinalMason . He's made multiple millions of dollars at only 24 years old, and he has talked to hundreds of people who currently have very little and are trying to make money.  He's identified 4 levels of money. that we'll cover.  We also talk about the mindset that keeps people broke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a seven-figure business with just one person requires a combination of smart strategies and tapping into the right opportunities.   In this episode, we dive deep into the five game-changing strategies that can take you from $0 to $1 million in revenue. We talk about how to get traction, attract your first customers, and grow a social media following that actually converts into dollars. We cover everything from leveraging creative ads that hit to finding the right niche that keeps customers coming back for more. Learn why replacing bad habits with sustainable practices is crucial, and how a single, well-positioned product can skyrocket your business. If you’re ready to break through the noise and learn what really works, tune in to hear the strategies that have helped countless brands hit their first million. ———————————————————————————————— John Coyle is an expert in simplifying the complex world of eCommerce for business owners and operators. With extensive experience in navigating the challenges of thin margins, lengthy PnLs, and managing large teams, John has developed reliable systems that drive more customers to eCommerce stores and boost revenue from existing customers and subscribers. His focus on streamlining revenue generation allows store owners to concentrate on what truly matters—their products and teams. Through his strategic approach, John empowers eCommerce businesses to thrive in a highly competitive market.     Website: https://www.thedivenewsletter.com/squeeze-page1712742970440   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnjhcoyle  Twitter: https://x.com/johnjhcoyle  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnjhcoyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holidays should be nothing if not fun, right? That was the thought behind this Christmas-themed episode anyway... Essentially a spin on the notorious "sell me this pen" exercise, John submits some questionable (yet unquestionably festive) business ideas. Lessons are learned while hilarity ensues. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking to Sarah Levinger, Co-Founder of HG Performance Creative about how some simple quick changes in your advertising can drive large bumps in conversions and sales. Sarah takes us through how she uses psychology based ads to help customers find and ultimately buy from your brand. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode on YouTube >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on ModCom Sean McGinnis swings by for an interview with the guys. Topics include building, maintaining, and scaling as an ecommerce footwear brand. Some of Sean's answers might surprise the paid social marketers out there, but that makes them all the more enticing. Enjoy! Originally aired on YouTube 4/15/2023: Watch it Now! Follow or join in on the conversation on Twitter around this episode at: Join in on Twitter! Check out Kuru Footwear at : Kuru Footwear Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another problem solver episode comin' at ya. Youtube strategy for business is hard. Do you want to have a big YouTube channel with millions of subscribers that and gets hundreds of millions of views? Have you ever wondered how to use YouTube to make money for a niche business?  That's exactly what we're talking about on today's episode of the pod. Bryan is the founder of a successful agency.  He wants to know how to use YouTube to drive business while still making videos that will get views. Chapters 00:00 Who is Bryan 00:39 Explaining This Video 01:25 The Problems 15:15 Bryan's Content Strategy 18:30 Content Circles 29:54 Video Ideas 32:20 Formats 37:25 Managing Time 40:50 The Twitter & Short Form Hack 42:27 Using YT to Get Leads 44:45 Views vs Cash 51:54 Where to Find Bryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Padron is back! And he brought our favorite game with him... Buckle up & get ready for the third volume of The Price is Right: Ecommerce Edition! If you enjoyed this video please remember to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome — On this episode of ModCom, John picks the brain of social media marketing expert Neal Schaffer as they explore the landscape of Influencer marketing particularly in the the B2B space.Checkout Neal's podcast, "Your Digital Marketing Coach with Neal Schaffer" here: https://podcast.nealschaffer.com/___Today's Sponsors: Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shaq, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking with Sonya Robinson.Sonya is a creator and influencer with a small, but engaged following of less than 20k across all her platforms. But even with that few followers, she is walking you through how she makes over 6-figures per year as a UGC content creator and creative strategist. ___Today's Sponsors: Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're doing a "launch, grow, scale" episode today, and we're focusing on podcasting (which we think is one of the best mediums for any creator from any platform)--We're giving two of our best tips for launching a new podcast.Don't worry, we won't tell you to "just start." We're giving you some actual real content prompts and ideas to help you get started.We're also giving you tow of our best tips for growing your podcast.Podcasting is one of the hardest mediums to grow. There aren't really any growth hacks like there are on IG, Tik Tok, etc.We've grown our shows to over 200,000 combined downloads, and we're sharing two things that have worked incredibly well for us.Finally, we're giving you two tips for making money with your podcast.We are big believers that the best way to have a bigger podcast is to actually make money podcasting.We'll share some of the best ways we've found to make money podcasting.--Today's Sponsors:Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Convert people to their second purchase instantly with reconvert: https://www.reconvert.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is about the rise and fall of Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner. Kylie Cosmetics was the hottest beauty brand on the marketing in 2017. Kylie Jenner herself was on the Forbes list as the youngest female self-made billionaire ever. Kylie even sold half of the company for $600 Million dollars. Today Kylie Cosmetics is a shell of it's former self. We're diving deep into how Kylie Cosmetics caught so much momentum; what Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner did did right; and how it all went wrong. Chapters 00:00 Intro and Guest 03:40 Kardashian Beauty Failures 07:40 The Kanye West Effect 11:30 The Most Important Part of Your Business: Hiring 12:30 The Real Genius Behind Kylie Cosmetics 16:20 How To Do a Deal with a Celebrity 22:45 How To Launch a Brand ($100M) 28:30 Kylie Jenner Scandals 32:20 Lying for $600 Million 37:00 The Lawsuit 38:50 The Downfall 42:45 How I would recreate Kylie Cosmetics 50:05 Most Embarrassing Moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the guys from The Perfect Jean swing by to tell us their story. It's a fun discussion with some valuable lessons along the way. Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of Modern Commerce! Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have Mason Doerr of Cardinal Agency and Cashflow Syndicate to share some practical tips we can use to write better copy that sells more products. This one jam-packed full of useful tactics you can implement today and get better conversion rates tomorrow. If you enjoyed this episode please rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabah's back to join us for one of our favorite ModCom games: The Price is Right. Today he'll be going head-to-head against John. Feel free to play along, and see if you can beat these two! Originally aired on YouTube 3/15/2022: Watch it Now! Thanks for listening — Don't forget to rate & review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These two college dropouts went from making YouTube videos to Growing Patrick Adair Designs into an 8-figure e-commerce brand. Today we're interviewing Lewis Fausett of Patrick Adair Designs. His story is incredibly unique in the world of e-commerce. Not to mention there are several gems for anyone trying to scale a jewelry brand. Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple Whale presents Whale Informed, the show about ecommerce where puns go to die. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 🍫 Billionaires stocking shelves 🆒 Brand as differentiator for undifferentiated products 👛 Ridge x MKBHD + more. ********************************************************************** The Whalies Get Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/triplewhale/1107201 Vote: https://trytriplewhale.typeform.com/whaliesawards ********************************************************************** Timestamps 00:44 The Whalies by Triple Whale 01:13 Mr. Beast Restocking Retail Shelves 04:46 Hostage Tape - Old idea, New spin 09:22 What’s the P in Pinterest? Rapidfire 13:48 CoinBase Wins Liquid Death Ad Auction 15:35 First Human Neuralink Implant 17:01 NFL’s Big Season 18:30 Reddit Strikes Deal with Google 19:47 The End of Stanley Cups 21:33 Target’s new budget brand 23:15 Taco Bell’s Keynote The Johnologue 24:28 Ridge Strikes Partnership with MKBHD ********************************************************************** Book a demo: https://www.triplewhale.com/bookdemo Follow Triple Whale: https://twitter.com/triplewhale Follow John: https://twitter.com/johnjhcoyle Follow Ethan: https://twitter.com/ethanshust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking to Robin Skidmore, a man who sold his business, a marketing agency, for $28 Million. The unique thing about this sale is that marketing agencies RARELY sell for this much money. We're getting into how to build a company for scale and sale from the jump. We'll also talk about how he got into the deal, and what he did afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are going to break down our own YouTube Thumbnails. We're going through our 15 highest viewed YouTube videos of all time and talking about why they hit. We're specifically focusing in on the Thumbnails and talking about what is good, bad and ugly. John is going to try to guess which videos/thumbnails have the highest click-through-rate of all time. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashwinn Kirashwammy KNOWS how to go viral on TikTok and Instagram. He's a content creator who makes a full time income and supports his business with his videos. But 18 months ago he had zero followers. Let's talk about how he goes viral on command. Today he has nearly 500k followers making content about branding and packaging (super niche). In this episode we cover: 00:00 Intro 00:57 My school struggles 03:00 My parents and money 05:30 Banking vs startups 12:45 Starting a social media app 24:45 How I started an agency 27:40 BS advice to our younger selves 33:57 How I got into making videos 37:40 Consistency doesn't matter 39:50 The viral video framework 43:31 One hack for more views 47:49 Rebranding Apple - "The anti-device device" 53:00 Doritos x Carrot Top collab 54:00 Red Bull x Tom Cruise collab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Casey are live on the busiest day of the ecommerce year to talk about what is working this year, the overall trends they see, and the best some of the best and worst marketing brands are using during their big sale. Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple Whale presents Whale Informed, the show where we don't give you business advice but do tell you what's happening in and around ecommerce. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 🤖 Mark Zuckerberg vs. Apple Vision Pro  🍫 Creator-led brands (Feastables says goodbye to DTC)  🌿 Benchmarking Brēz  + more. Finally, we end the episode with The Johnologue™, where John does a Super Bowl ad retro. ********************************************************************** Chapters 0:00 The Whalies Giveaway 1:59 Zuck vs Apple Vision Pro 7:03 Feastables quit DTC + other creator-led brand moves 11:59 Reviewing Brēz’s January performance against food & bev benchmarks 19:01 This week’s DTC news 28:28 The Johnologue: Reviewing the best & worst Super Bowl ads ********************************************************************** Book a demo: https://www.triplewhale.com/bookdemo Follow Triple Whale:    @triplewhale   Follow John:    @johnjhcoyle   Follow Ethan:    @ethanshust   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trends, tips, and tactics for the modern marketer. Topics range from Live Selling to Influencer Seeding.___Today's Sponsors:Increase Ecommerce Average Order Values In Minutes with Monk Commerce: https://www.monkcommerce.com/Find out which ads are Shaq, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Rouse from Highkey Snacks joins the guys for this episode to drop some highkey knowledge. If you're curious about the Food & Bev space in ecommerce, then you WILL NOT want to miss this episode. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube now! Check Highkey Snacks out at: https://www.highkey.com Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Joel Padron joins us to discuss the rise of CrossNet— the hybrid sports ecomm phenomenon, and his recent move from being the Marketing Director there to the Head of Paid at Homestead. If you enjoyed this video please remember to rate & review! Watch this epsiode on YouTube now >> Check out Joel's agency at: https://homesteadstudio.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about how manscaped made their first $1,000,000 in sales and how they got from there to a $1 Billion valuation.  From friends in a bar to burning testicles to Shark Tank. Manscaped took over the internet and grew to $300M in only 5 years.  We're going behind the scenes and discussing:  - The dangers of removing hair from your balls - How manscaped made their first million dollars - How they stole the authority of celebrities, podcasters, comedians, and influencers to grow from $3M to $300M million - The $1 Billion dollar valuation to go public and why that deal fell through - What comes next in the world of male pube shaving Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 Today's Guests 04:27 Origin Story 06:07 Hair Removal Nightmare 17:22 First $1M Advertising Breakthrough 18:47 Shark Tank Deal 28:28 $3M to $300M By Hijacking The Internet  34:58 What is EBITDA?  37:28 IPO ($1.2 Billion Valuation) Falls Through  42:20 How To Recreate Manscaped Today  49:46 What We Would Do if We Were Leading Manscaped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to grow your business? Book a free consulting call with John: https://meetings.hubspot.com/john-coyle/professional-services-call-public --- Black Friday was "exposed" for being a scam this year by a bunch of social media influencers. But is that legit or are they just doing it for the views? Let's look at the truth with $2 Billion Dollars of REAL data about Black Friday. - Are Black Friday deals really the best deals of the year? - If you have a business, what are the best social media platforms to advertise on during black friday? - Do people actually buy things they weren't going to buy anyway, or are businesses making less profit for no reason? We cover it all on Modern Commerce today --- Big thanks to Triple Whale for this data. If you sell products online, then Triple Whale is the one stop shop for meeting your revenue growth goals. Check them out at https://www.triplewhale.com/ -- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Is Black Friday a Scam? 05:45 - Do Brands Make Money During Black Friday? 08:18 - Where Should I Advertise My Business? 18:38 - Am I Teaching Customers to Wait for a Sale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot of good ideas out there in the ecommerce world, but there's also some wolves in sheep's clothing as well. In this episode of ModCom, Casey and John are here to set the record straight... Which ecommerce marketing sayings are pretenders and which can help you grow your business? Stay tuned in to get the scoop from your favorite marketing podcast hosts– Tweedle Smart and Tweedle Smarter. Originally aired on YouTube 1/28/2022: Watch it now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maddy Sukoru, Founder of Groupshop joins us to discuss his incredible breakthroughs in word-of-mouth marketing. For those of you who are interested in building a strong community around your brand— this episode's for you! Thank for listening! Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow these quick & easy steps to maximize the Average Order Value of your ecommerce store! Featuring Eric Haim.___Today's Sponsors: Increase Ecommerce Average Order Quickly & Easily with ReConvert: https://www.reconvert.io/Find out which ads are Shaq, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dropbox, AirBnB, and Hubspot all have some of the most famous "growth hacking" stories. But how much impact did those tactics actually have? Could you apply them to your business? Today we're discussing which growth hacks are all hype, and which ones you should actually use. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> --Sponsors-- Use Wicked Reports for all of your marketing attribution needs. Book a demo today at wickedreports.com Try Monk Commerce to increase your conversion rate & average order value. Start your 7 day free trial now at monkcommerce.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Aton the COO of Range Leather dropped by for an interview. He shares the story of Range and drops some gems of knowledge as well. You definitely don't want to miss this one! If you enjoyed this episode please remember to rate & review!  Visit Range Leather: rangeleather.com Don't forget to try Pencil at trypencil.com & use promo code MODCOM15 to save 15% on any paid plan! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple Whale presents Whale Informed, the show about ecommerce where puns go to die. This week, John and Ethan discuss: 📧 Klaviyo Professional Services 📱 Is Meta broken? 👟 Footlocker: Harbinger of death +more. *** The Whalies🎟️: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/triplewhale/1107201 *** Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:52 Is Meta Broken? 04:38 Foot Locker’s Disappointing Earnings 09:51 TB12 Sports 12:57 Chamberlain Coffee 17:19 Talentless 19:55 Seek Discomfort 22:46 Full Send 25:11 Crunch Labs 26:50 The Johnologue: Klaviyo Professional Services *** Book a demo: https://www.triplewhale.com/bookdemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess is an absolute master of coming up with marketing strategies, copy, and messaging that makes a company stand out as unique and different... even if it's not. He's here to breakdown how he does that and how you can apply his principals to your company. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on YouTube now! -- Sponsors -- Find out which ads are Shack, which ones are Kobe, and which ones should be cut with Wicked Reports: https://www.wickedreports.com/ Increase your Average Order Value in minutes with Monk Commerce:  https://www.monkcommerce.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking to the CEO and founder of 365 Holdings, Kelcey Lehrich. Kelcey has built up a portfolio of 7+ ecommerce companies all of which have healthy cash flow and run profitably. We'll get into what ecommerce operators should be focusing on in 2023. We'll also get into how to choose the right business to buy and how to start and run a holding company. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy Mangano was a divorced mother of two kids when she had the idea that would make her a billion dollars. She invented a mop. The Miracle Mop changed her life. She's successfully started multiple businesses, had a movie made about her starring Jennifer Lawrence, and worked with countless celebrities. Now she's doing it again with a famous rapper. Selling, of all things, a cleaning spray. In this episode we get into what you don't know about the products you clean your house with, Joy's incredible story, and how she got involved with Mr. Worldwide. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:25 What's wrong with the way I clean? 19:00 My Mom: The Best Female Inventor Of Our Time 39:43 The Woman Behind Serena Williams, Keith Urban, Paula Abdul, and Pitbull 50:30 What's Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From DTC Twitter to the Modern Commerce Podcast... Charley T joins John to hash out some of their philosophical differences from the internet town square. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking to Scott Boulis.  Scott has been making money on viral products for the past decade.  From being one of the first team members at Teespring to getting sued for a meme product - Scott has stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Marvin Attiq, Founder of Bottle Haus AKA our favorite guy during the pandemic, joins us on the show to tell us about the booming success of his online liquor store. Don't forget to Rate & Review! Watch this episode on YouTube >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From broke cop to $100 million per year - the inspiring story of AG1 founder. Learn how he turned his life around and achieved massive success. When he started AG1 Chris was homeless, and in debt. In trying to solve his own health problems, he created a product called Athletic Greens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have questions about what should you should expect from your marketing department? Trying to decide whether you should break up with your agency? Not sure if you could use a little help with your brand's marketing? Then this episode is for you! Originally aired on YouTube 2/25/2022: Watch it Now! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate and subbscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We use them all the time improvisationally, but today we're bringing them up on purpose... Sports Metaphors for Ecommerce Marketing! This episode will help you apply lessons you learned in all your favorite sports activities to your work in the field of ecommerce marketing. Originally aired on Youtube 1/18/2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GBGsAmyoCc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about twitter as an ad platform; how to do ninja level targeting; the best way to setup your creative testing; Black Friday Cyber Monday; The best strategy to use affiliates for ecommerce. Don't forget to rate & review! Watch this episode on YouTube >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about launching a new business or offer. We're going to cover what we believe to be the 7 laws of launch. These are must follow if you want to have a successful launch. Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for watching! Watch this episode now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest, Cardinal Mason, has made nearly $5 Million in two years by just posting on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter (X). Today we're talking about how to leverage organic social media to drive real cash. We hit on what you should do if you're brand new and have never made a dollar online. We talk about how brands could more effectively use organic social and why most of them don't. Finally we talk about how content creators and people looking to grow an audience around their personal brand can do a better job of making money even before they're huge. Hit the follow button and make sure to rate and review the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to start a marketing agency that doesn't suck? In this video, we'll share tips on social media marketing, client acquisition, and more to help you succeed in the world of marketing agencies. Today's guest is the founder of Wondersauce, John Sampogna.  John is the Founder of Wondersauce, an agency with 70 team members that does uniquely creative and challenging work.  We're talking about how John started his agency, how he operates a team of 70 people, and how he makes sure they're putting out incredible work.  This is a can't miss conversation for any agency or anyone who works with agencies.  Chapters 00:00 Ryan Reynolds Success 00:32 Advertisers who Hate Ads 01:45 Entrepreneur Breadcrumbs 07:00 Working at a Marketing Agency 11:00 Why People Hate Ads 12:24 How a Great Agency Works 16:45 The Challenge of Being Great 23:00 How I Started My Agency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 15 Years Old Jason Wong was a Cook in his mother's Chinese restaurant. He went from meme pages to millions of followers to an ecommerce product drop to a successful exit to the fastest growing brand on TikTok. Then he went silent - too burnt out to continue. Today we're doing a problem solver episode, where we lay out some of the problems we're having then solve them together. Along the way Jason tells me his incredible story. Chapters: 00:00 Who is Jason Wong 00:30 Explaining This Video 00:50 Jason's Problems 02:20 John's Problems 03:17 Solving John's Problem 31:05 Founder Burnout 35:33 32 Million Follower Blog Empire 38:56 T-shirts, Memes and Coloring Books 46:00 $500 to $10+ Million 51:30 Getting Burned Out 55:45 Coming Back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Modern Commerce our special guest, Scott Boulis, joins us for our first round of The Price is Right: Ecommerce Edition. It's the same classic TV gameshow you already know and love, but with an ecommerce twist! Hosted by John Coyle & Casey Fehrnstrom. This episode originally aired on YouTube Dec 10th, 2021. Check out all of our most recent episodes on the Modern Commerce YouTube Channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ModCom crew sits down with Cody Wittick of Kynship to talk about what influencer marketing looks like in 2023. How brands should be leveraging influencer created content in their paid advertising efforts, and how to implement an influencer marketing program. Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Trace from Supply joins the guys for our next edition of our "How to Build a Brand" series. If you enjoyed this video please remember to rate & review. Visit Supply: https://supply.co/ Follow Trace on Twitter: @BubbaDoesEcom Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our good friends swung by to be on the pod today. Chef Gordon Ramsay couldn't make it, but his business partners Danny Winer & Jason Panzer from Hexclad Cookware came to tell us all about their ecommerce brand's journey as a disruptor in the cookware space. Watch this episode on YouTube now! Check out Hexclad Hybrid Cookware at: hexclad.com Don't forget to rate & review — Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chatted with a couple of the guys who put Purple Mattress on the map! This is their story in their own words and how they view marketing in today's DTC climate. If you enjoyed this epsiode please remember to rate & review!  Watch this episode on YouTube now >> Check out Chris & Dan's agency at: https://www.stoicyeti.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the matchup of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, then we look into the wild details of the OceanGate story... Please rate & review— Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices