Best Shity Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 515: How Shiti Coolers Turned a Joke Into a $320K Sticker Business and Built the First Party Cooler Brand 36:49

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Trevor Zacny from Shiti Coolers joins the DTC Podcast to share how he and his brothers transformed a napkin joke into a viral sticker business, and then into the world’s first party cooler brand. This episode dives deep into humor-led branding, event-based growth, and the transition from par…

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Ep 518: CCPA/CPRA Explained - What Every Ecommerce Tech Manager Must Know | AKNF 36:19

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of All Killer, No Filler DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck talks with Pilothouse’s Technical Manager Richard about the expanding impact of California’s CCPA/CPRA and evolving privacy laws across North America. Key moments to listen for: CCPA/CPRA 101 & penalties – Up to $7.5K per v…

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Ep 517: How Back to Nature Repositioned Away from “Plant-Based” to Drive Shelf Velocity 35:54

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode dives deep into how a major global brand (Barilla) reimagined Back to Nature with a bold rebrand strategy anchored in nostalgia, joy, and simple ingredients. Hear why shifting from a plant‑based tagline to a "Better‑For‑You Remix of Classics" helped unlock broader consumer ap…

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Episode #354: Wandering the Road with Seriah 1:31:22

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Seriah, the host of the excellent show "Where Did the Road Go", joins us this week for a swapcast conversation about all the topics we're interested in. We talk UFOs, ancient civilizations, pyramids, Gobekli Tepe and Derenkuyu. We throw in some scifi discussion as well for good measure. You can find Seriah's podcast here: https://wheredidtheroadgo.…

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Ep 516: Steal These AI Workflows and 3x Your Creative Productivity | AKNF 29:21

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To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Braydon, Senior Content Manager at Pilothouse, dives into how he uses AI to streamline client calls, automate creative workflows, and reclaim time. Below are the standout tactical takeaways: 🔥 3× Creative Productivity: Use ChatGPT + DALL·E to reverse‑engineer competitor a…

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Episode #353: Pyramids and Cart Ruts 2:00:05

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We start off with some good old spaceweather news, which leads into a discussion of the earth's rapidly weakening magnetic field and the possibility of a polarity flip. We then move on to some discussion of further observations on the construction of pyramids and new things we learned in our recent trip in Egypt. In the second half of the show, we …

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Ep 514: How Hestan Built a 40% Repeat Purchase Engine With Content & Plain Text Email | AKNF 38:31

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup How does a luxury cookware brand maintain a 40% repeat purchase rate? In this episode of The World’s Best Retention and Marketing Podcast, Christina Chonody, Senior Director of Marketing at Hestan, shares the high-performance tactics behind their content-led retention strategy. From culinary…

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Gogo Dineo - African Spirituality, Curse, Dreams, Soulmates, & Reincarnation - theREN Experience #39 1:27:13

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Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi is a pre-eminent and pioneering sangoma who has successfully merged the sacredness of African spirituality with modern thinking. Timestamps: [00:00] - Healers and Creativity [05:02] – Souls, Reincarnation & Resurrection [18:14] – Becoming an Ancestor [25:10] – The Healing Process [29:53] – Parenting the Hard Way [41:44] – Victims…

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Bonus: Meta’s Garrick Tiplady & Kitsch’s Yingying Kuang on Scaling Creative and Media Buying with AI 42:42

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Garrick Tiplady, Global Head of SMB Group at Meta, and Yingying Kuang, Head of Ecommerce and Growth at Kitsch. They share practical insights into how AI tools are reshaping media buying—not replacing it, but making it more efficient and cre…

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Ep 513: From Handmade to Nationwide: How Char Charms Scaled Hydration Accessories with Founder Charlotte Trecartin 37:17

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today we’re joined by Charlotte Trecartin, the founder of Char Charms, a brand creating customizable accessories for drinkware. Charlotte’s journey from handmade prototypes in her college dorm room to nationwide deals with Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a masterclass in category cre…

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Episode #352: The Invention of Glass - Exploring Artifacts of Ancient Egypt with Dan Friday 2:13:16

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We actually recorded this just before we left for Egypt in March this year; it's been in the hopper for a while! Dan Friday, a Native American craftsman and professional glassmaker, joins us to talk about his fascination with glass artifacts of ancient Egypt. Dan was with us on one of our Egypt tours a few years ago, and shared some of his fascinat…

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Ep 512: Pilothouse’s Q4 Playbook: Meta Media, Mother’s Day, and Creative Strategy | AKNF 24:17

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck welcomes Avery from Ad-venturous and Taylor Cain from Pilothouse to break down key takeaways from Mother’s Day campaigns and how they inform Q4 preparedness. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: Meta’s evolving ad ecosystem: Advantage+ Shopping is being re…

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Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Regime with Passport's Alex Yancher: Duty Drawbacks, International Logistics, and the Arbitrage Opportunity Abroad 43:45

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric interviews Alex Yancher, Co-founder & CEO of Passport, a leading global ecommerce provider powering end-to-end growth for fast-growing DTC brands. Alex breaks down the seismic shifts caused by recent tariff increases, how duty drawback programs work, …

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Ep 511: IQBar's Will Nitze CPG Playbook: From Rapid Product Market Fit Iteration to Omnichannel Scale 44:49

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, IQBAR founder Will Nitze shares his journey from burnout in the corporate world to launching a bar brand rooted in cognitive nutrition. He walks through the steps that took IQBAR from kitchen counter tests to Amazon bestseller and retail mainstay. What you’ll hear is less ab…

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Joshua Maponga: Culture, Spirituality, Ancestry, Religion, & Pan-Africanism - theREN Experience #38 1:01:43

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Joshua Maponga is a Zimbabwean speaker, entrepreneur, philosopher, author, and founder of Farmers of Thoughts. Timestamps: 00:00 – What is Pan-Africanism? 05:47 – Africans Wrote First 10:40 – African Spirituality is a Lifestyle 14:50 – Gods at War 20:57 – Let’s Talk Spirit Again 24:54 – How global lies distort African truth. 30:23 – How Propaganda …

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Ep 510: Inside Pilothouse’s YouTube Strategy: Segmenting Campaigns for Scalable Growth | AKNF 24:16

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck sits down with Dougie and Adam from Pilothouse to talk about how to properly structure YouTube ad campaigns for long-term brand growth. Dougie and Adam share the evolved Pilothouse perspective on YouTube—not as a direct response platform, but as …

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Episode #351: The Khafre Data with Marc Young 2:27:02

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We are joined by Marc Young to discuss the Khafre Scans, the credibility of the conclusions from the scan data, and the future of this type of technology if it is viable. In the second half of the show, we talk about Marc's encounters with fraud in academia, and the problems with the peer review system. We are going to Peru in October of 2025!! Sig…

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Bonus: How Talkable Cuts CAC with Referral Loops and Wallet-Based Sharing 27:02

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Foreshew from Talkable to explore how brands can leverage referral marketing to drive sustainable growth. Key Insights: The Decline of Traditional Advertising: Challenges with rising digital ad costs and the shift towards owned chan…

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Ep 509: Tea Time at the Whitehouse: How Art of Tea Scaled Through Story and Quality 39:27

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Schwartz, founder of Art of Tea. From starting with a backpack and a phone bill to serving Google HQ and the White House, Steve’s journey is rooted in deep product integrity and radical education. Listen in to discover how blending Ay…

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Ep 508: How to Scale an Agency: Kyle Hitchcox on Pilothouse's Marketing, Sales, and Content Strategy 42:56

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck sits down with Kyle Hitchcox, founding partner at Pilothouse, co-founder of the DTC Newsletter, and now a builder behind Warpdrive, a performance-driven CRO tool. This conversation is a masterclass in how content can power agency growth. Kyl…

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Episode #350: The Myth of Osiris 2:10:59

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This was a fun discussion! Back in the tangent cube at last, we cover some of the highlights of our long trip through Egypt and Turkey, from Cappadocia and Derenkuyu to Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe, the Pyramids and the Osirieon, ancient tools and lost vaults of knowledge. We talk about the mythology connected with the structures, and focus a lot …

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Bonus: Tomer Tagrin on Building a Retention-First Future with Data and Personalization 34:40

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast! In this episode, Eric sits down with Tomer Tagrin, Co-Founder and CEO of Yotpo, the leading retention marketing platform for e-commerce brands. Tomer shares the behind-the-scenes story of Yotpo 2.0, a complete transformation across product, pricing, service, and m…

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Ep 507: How to Optimize Subscription Offers for Better Retention and Profit with Jordan Narducci 40:39

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric welcomes Jordan Narducci—former Global DTC lead at Kellogg and VP at fast-growing supplement brand Momentous. Now an independent consultant, Jordan shares tactical insights on how brands can transform their subscription and retention strategies to dra…

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David Hundeyin - Ibrahim Traoré, Russia, IMF, WB, Debt, and Democracy - theREN Experience #37 1:48:09

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David Hundeyin is a Nigerian investigative journalist and author of The Jungle: A Personal Journey with the Enfant Terrible of Nigerian Journalism. He is also the founder of West Africa Weekly, a Substack newsletter.By Renatus Mshomba

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Ep 506: The PMAX Reset Strategy That Delivered a 37% ROAS Lift | AKNF 22:46

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, we sit down with Zavire from Pilothouse’s Google team to dissect a common problem many DTC brands face: Performance Max campaigns that stagnate after a few months of initial success. You’ll hear exactly how Pilothouse helped Benji Sleep break out of this “PMAX plateau” by ov…

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Ep 505: How Pins and Aces Built a $25M Golf Brand with Limited Drops and Omni-Channel Expansion 42:45

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Inside the Growth of Pins and Aces: Scaling a Golf Lifestyle Brand with Nicklaus Mertz Today on the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Nicklaus Mertz, founder of Pins and Aces, a golf brand that grew from a side project to a $25M+ powerhouse. Nick shares the step-by-step tactics that fueled their…

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Ep 504: 6 Reasons Why Your Meta Ads Aren't Scaling: Fix These Creative and Strategy Gaps with Aves | AKNF 20:30

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup On today's special solo episode of the DTC Podcast, Aves from Pilothouse shares a tactical breakdown of the most common — and costly — mistakes brands make in their paid social ad accounts. Based on years of auditing hundreds of accounts, Aves reveals exactly why many DTC businesses struggle…

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Episode #349: The Khafre Enigma - Roadsode with UnchartedX 2:10:05

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We recorded this in a hotel room right next to the Giza Plateau in Egypt, and we spend the first hour discussing the results of the now-famous Synthetic Aperture Radar scans of the Khafre Pyramid, and the claims of large structures hidden in the bedrock below the pyramid proper. We also talk a bit about the strange "well shaft" of the Great Pyramid…

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Bonus: Preparing Your DTC Brand for Acquisition: Lessons on the PE Path from Because Ventures 34:30

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In today’s DTC Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Horowitz, founder of Because Ventures, a private equity firm laser-focused on acquiring and scaling DTC brands doing $10M–$100M in revenue. Jeremy shares why VC funding often damages DTC brands and how PE can provide a more sustainable growth p…

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Ep 503: Inside Shein’s $30B+ Global Fashion Machine: AI, Micro-Influencers, and On-Demand Manufacturing (LIVE from ShopTalk) 27:09

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Peter Pernot-Day, Global Head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Shein, to explore the innovative strategies propelling Shein's global dominance in the fast fashion industry. Key Discussion Points: AI-Driven Supply Chain: How Shein utili…

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Ep 502: DTC Survival Guide To Increasing Your Marketing Efficiency: A Fireside Chat with Dave Steele, Pilothouse CEO | AKNF 19:19

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Join us for a dynamic fireside chat with Pilothouse CEO and Co-Founder Dave Steele about the inflection point that DTC brands find themselves facing with the global economy and Trump's tariffs. This session delves into on key areas such as consumer behavior, big-picture strategies, offline/o…

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Bonus: How Klaviyo’s CPO Thinks DTC Brands Should Build Customer Relationships in 2025 28:02

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Adil Wali, CPO at Klaviyo, to break down the future of consumer marketing and why Klaviyo is launching a new category: B2C CRM. Adil, a former ecommerce entrepreneur, shares his unique perspective on how brands can shift from chasing trans…

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Ep 501: How Mid-Day Squares Scaled to $36M with Careful Costco, Costly Cocao, and a Bitcoin Supply Chain Makeover with Nick Saltarelli 37:00

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, we sit down with Nick Saltarelli, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares — one of the most disruptive brands in functional CPG. Nick dives deep into how they broke a Costco sales record, built a new refrigerated snack category in mass retail, and fought margin collapse during a globa…

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Ep 500: Why Spending Too Much on Amazon Ads Could be KILLING Your Organic Results + Tariff Strategy for Amazon Sellers | AKNF 27:48

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Eric welcomes back Rob and Clifford from Pilothouse’s Amazon Brain Trust for a tactical breakdown of two timely Amazon topics: the impact of new tariffs and the challenge of balancing ad spend with organic rank. Key topics include: What brands should do right now if they're …

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Bonus: The Marginal ROAS Revolution and How Meta's Algorithm Actually Works with Constantine Yurevich of SegmentStream 48:52

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck welcomes back Constantine Yurevich, founder of SegmentStream, for a tactical conversation on modern marketing measurement and how to truly optimize media budgets—especially on Meta. Most brands are chasing growth using metrics that mislead, …

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Ep 499: Emergency Pod – How Four Sigmatic is Navigating Tariffs Without Losing Customers 20:49

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today on the DTC Podcast, Rick Cadotte of Four Sigmatic joins for a rapid-fire, tactical discussion about how smart DTC operators should respond to tariff changes, commodity volatility, and geopolitical instability. Key Topics Covered: How Four Sigmatic keeps prices stable despite rising cos…

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Ep 498: How Tariff News and Market Volatility Are Shaping Meta and Google Ads Right Now | AKNF 24:42

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode features a special cross-platform panel from Pilothouse, with experts from Meta, Google, creative, and strategic teams breaking down how the market is responding to recent tariff headlines. Key Takeaways: Why CPMs are down and how to capitalize on cheaper traffic Real-time creat…

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Bonus: How Cavela Uses AI to Cut Sourcing Costs by 40%—Even Amid Rising Tariffs 35:09

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck speaks with Anthony Sardain, founder of Cavela, a virtual sourcing agent using AI to help DTC brands drastically cut sourcing costs and navigate the new era of global tariffs. With geopolitical shifts and new tariffs hitting brands hard, Cav…

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Ep 497: Aviron’s $25M Journey: Gamified Fitness & DTC Pivot 33:47

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Andy Hoang, the founder of Aviron, a connected fitness company merging casual gaming with home exercise equipment. From bootstrapping with home equity lines to pivoting from B2B to DTC during COVID, Andy’s journey is a case study in high-c…

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Ep 496: How to Apply 20+ Cognitive Biases to Your Email Marketing: AKNF Preview of The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast with Jordan Gordon 28:05

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup We're bringing you a no-fluff episode from The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast, hosted by Jordan Gordon—email marketing strategist and philosophical lead at Pilot House's retention team. Subscribe to TWBERP: https://open.spotify.com/show/30OswCnXzinWp0zBP1kenR?si=gFxF-OOsQY2FNh0Tc_1…

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Bonus: Kevin O'Leary on TV Ads, Wine, Watches & Building “Wonderful” DTC Brands 23:09

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Kevin O'Leary, also known as "Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank, to discuss his latest venture, WonderAds. Partnering with Tatari, WonderAds is set to revolutionize TV advertising by making it accessible and measurable for small to medium-siz…

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Ep 495: How Tito’s Built America’s #1 Vodka Brand Without Celebrities or Flavors 40:06

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a unicorn in the spirits industry. No flashy bottle. No celebrity endorsements. No flavored vodkas. Just one meticulously crafted, fan-favorite product and a brand voice that feels more like a friend than a corporation. In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down…

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Ep 494: Why 2025 is the Year of Post-Click Optimization | AKNF 33:27

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup If you’re running a DTC brand, you know the struggle: ad costs keep rising, and getting new customers is more expensive than ever. But what if the secret to better performance isn’t in your ads at all? In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we welcome back Kyle Hitchcox, co-founder of Pilothous…

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Ep 493: Scaling a Luxury Resale Empire: Luxe Du Jour’s Growth Story with Tammy Phan 37:55

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup 📢 Episode Overview: Tammy Phan, CEO & Founder of Luxe Du Jour, built a multi-million dollar luxury resale marketplace that allows customers to shop, sell, rent, and restore authentic designer handbags—all without traditional venture backing or early paid media. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: How Luxe…

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Ep 492: How to Win on Amazon in 2025: Search Volume Declines, Tariff Pressures & Brand Equity | AKNF 32:40

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast, where today we’re diving deep into Amazon advertising, ranking strategies, and the impact of tariffs with Rob and Clifford from Pilot House. If you’re selling on Amazon, you’ve probably noticed that search volume is down for the first time in years. Consumers are …

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Bonus: The Future of Retail: AI, Retail Media & the Return of Human Connection – Inside ShopTalk 2025 with Marielle Bobo 26:45

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Retail is evolving fast. AI, retail media networks, and shifting consumer behaviors are reshaping how brands sell. But the brands winning in 2025? They’re the ones that blend technology with human connection to create unforgettable shopping experiences. In this episode, we sit down with Mari…

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Ep 491: Scaling to $1B While Spending Just 5% on Ads – The Simple Modern Playbook 40:18

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Many if not most eCommerce brands spend 15-20% of revenue on advertising—Simple Modern? Just 5%. So how did they become a category leader in drinkware, dominate Amazon, and land major retail deals with Target? In this episode, Bryan Porter, Co-founder & Chief E-commerce Officer of Simple Mod…