Best Shopify Store Optimization Podcasts (2025)

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ASOS Live Shopping, Harrods Tech, Asda’s Charity TikTok Shop, and Lidl’s Price Slash — With Simone Oloman 9:58

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🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. / @thereta…

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From Traffic to Trust: AI, SEO, and Content Strategy with Andy Crestodina 17:09

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In Part 2 of this engaging conversation with content marketing expert Andy Crestodina, we dive deeper into the evolving world of SEO, AI's growing role in content creation, and the power of collaboration. Andy shares insights on balancing human judgment with AI tools like Surfer SEO, creating successful local events, and leveraging original researc…

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How Best Buy’s Supply Chain Chief Sees AI Transforming Retail - Mark Irvin with NRF’s Jill Dvorak & Alex Rezvan 11:41

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Jomboy's 3-in-1 Store + ChatGPT Shopping Arrives 40:53

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How to Increase Shopify Revenue with Bundles and Bulk Discounts — Katie Keith | Why Stores Struggle With AOV, How Bundles Boost Sales and AOV, What Discount Pricing Psychology Works Best, Why B2B Versus ... 20:06

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In this episode, we unpack bundles and bulk discounts and how they can nudge customers to buy more and boost revenue. Katie Keith, Founder and CEO of Barn2 Plugins, shares why most stores struggle to increase average order value and how her new Shopify app bridges the gap between different discount strategies. She also provides a masterclass on dis…

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Shopify + ChatGPT Checkout, Walmart’s Bold Food Shift, Amazon’s New Grocery Play | Live Retail Recap 11:33

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Retail is moving faster than ever—AI, private labels, and the holiday promo wave are reshaping how we shop. In this episode, Alex and Joe go live across YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch to unpack the week’s biggest stories: ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: First live broadcast 00:40 – Shopify unlocks ChatGPT checkout for 1M merchants 01:23 – Etsy stock ju…

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Boots’ Fragrance Boutique, Designers @ Debenhams, Søstrene Grene’s UK Surge, NikeSKIMS, Laura Ashley 10:15

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Five Things Friday UK Edition with Simone Oloman & Alex. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro cold open 00:17 Roll credits & setup 00:54 Boots fragrance-only boutique (Broadgate) 01:52 Boots’ beauty play & premium push 03:13 Hand-off 03:26 Designers at Debenhams returns (Kim Cattrall, Ashish) 05:09 High street needs a little “zhuzh” 06:00 Festive trading season se…

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Five Things Friday: Luxury in Riyadh, Shein Pop-Ups, Amazon Fresh Shifts, Retail Contraction & Burberry’s Comeback 15:42

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This week on Five Things Friday, Alex and Simon unpack the retail stories shaping headlines and boardrooms: Shein sparks backlash with a London pop-up designed for independents Amazon Fresh shutters physical grocery stores—pivoting tech into airports and e-commerce UK retail sales decline for the twelfth month straight, according to the CBI Starbuc…

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From SEO to AI: Training Chatbots to Recommend Your Brand with Andy Crestodina 24:50

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In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, Crystal Waddell (me!) sits down with Andy Crestodina, co-founder of Orbit Media, to explore SEO, AI, and content marketing. Andy shares his insights on how search behavior is shifting, the importance of training AI to recognize and recommend your brand. 🔑 Key Takeaways: AI Search vs. Traditional Sea…

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Building Billion-Dollar Consumer Brands with Michael Jones 27:31

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Building Billion-Dollar Consumer Brands with Michael Jones From Dollar Shave Club to Liquid Death, Michael Jones has helped launch and scale consumer companies worth over $6B. In this episode, he shares how venture studios work, why TikTok Shop is a key growth channel, and how AI is changing the speed and cost of building businesses. About the Gues…

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AI Agents Explained: The Future Of Customer Experience — Dom Steil | Why Scaling Brands Need AI, Why AI Agents Make Support Proactive, How iCommerce Powers DTC Growth, What Sets CX AI Agents Apart From ... 22:19

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In this episode, we dive into how AI agents are changing customer support (CX) and operations for DTC brands. Dom Steil, CEO and Founder of StateSet, shares how his platform automates complex tasks like warranty replacements and subscription changes while keeping a personal touch. He explains the difference between AI agents and chatbots, how to ma…

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SEO Is Dead. Long Live GEO. w/ Domaine's Mac King 51:54

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"ChatGPT is not that sophisticated yet. So for marketers, what that means is there are real ways right now for arbitrage in this short period of time before ChatGPT gets good enough to say, no, we're only showing the proper result." Mac King from Domaine breaks down why merchants are seeing ChatGPT and Perplexity show up as referral sources in thei…

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Five Things Friday APAC: Shanghai Fashion Week, India’s Beauty Boom & Holiday Optimism in Australia 14:35

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Welcome to Five Things Friday APAC Edition (yes, on a Monday this time!). In this episode, we unpack the big signals shaping retail and consumer markets across the region and beyond. Here’s what we cover: Shanghai Fashion Week SS26 – momentum, buying power, and why global buyers are watching China again. India’s luxury beauty boom – $800M today, $4…

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How To Succeed In Europe’s Fragmented Ecommerce Market — Nicolas Appert | Why Europe Is 30 Unique Markets, What Marketplaces Exist Beyond Amazon, What True Localization Requires, How To Select The Best ... 25:43

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In this episode, we dive into the challenge of selling products across the diverse markets of Europe. Nicolas Appert, CEO of Lengow, shares why Europe is a huge market of 30 small, unique countries with different rules, languages, and payment habits. He explains how localization is key, going beyond simple translation to include cultural understand…

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From Chat To Checkout: How WhatsApp And AI Are Shaping The Future Of Ecommerce — Giorgio Pagliara | Why Commerce Shifts To Conversational AI, How AI Creates Personal Shopping Journeys, What Makes WhatsApp ... 26:22

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In this episode, we explore how to boost engagement and recover sales by moving from clicks to conversations. Giorgio Pagliari, CEO of Spoki, shares how his platform uses WhatsApp and AI to deliver instant customer support, automate communications, and drive revenue growth for ecommerce businesses. He also explains how AI is creating a new era of c…

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Glovo’s Quick Commerce Strategy Explained by VP Connie Kwok | The Retail Podcast 24:32

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In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex Rezvan sits down with Connie Kwok, Vice President of Quick Commerce at Glovo, to unpack the future of on-demand retail. From groceries and electronics to medicine and AirPods, Glovo has become one of Europe’s most dynamic marketplaces—operating in 23 countries and redefining convenience beyond speed. Conn…

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Jamil Bhuya: Why Store Owners Can't See Conversion Killers 49:15

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Jamil Bhuya has scaled businesses across three wildly different industries: restaurants, beauty, and now Shopify agencies. That multi-industry perspective gives him a unique superpower—he can spot the conversion killers that store owners become blind to. We talked about why fresh eyes matter more than fancy tools, the psychology behind purchase obj…

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Why Ecosystem-First Matters On Shopify — Anton Ekström | Why Shopify Is The Commerce OS, How AI And Shopify Sidekick Support Merchants, Why Paid Beats Free Shopify Themes, What To Check In A Shopify Theme ... 24:46

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In this episode, we explore why a Shopify ecosystem-first approach is key for e-commerce growth. Anton Ekström, an entrepreneur and expert at Iggy Agency, explains why merchants should see Shopify as a powerful operating system, not just a simple store builder. He also shares tips on how to choose the right theme, avoid app clutter, and leverage Sh…

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Updated: Five Things Friday (UK): Fashion Week activations, Tala at Westfield, DYLON’s repair pop-up, Apple × Dua Lipa, brand TV 13:00

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London Fashion Week’s smartest activations, Tala’s next store move, circularity brought to life, Apple’s youth brief, and why brands are making TV. Episode Summary It’s Five Things Friday, UK Edition. Alex and co-host Simone Oloman break down five stories shaping retail and culture this week: British Vogue’s concept café during London Fashion Week …

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Five Things Friday (UK): Fashion Week activations, Tala at Westfield, DYLON’s repair pop-up, Apple × Dua Lipa, brand TV 1:23

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London Fashion Week’s smartest activations, Tala’s next store move, circularity brought to life, Apple’s youth brief, and why brands are making TV. Episode Summary It’s Five Things Friday — UK Edition. Alex and co-host Simone Oloman break down five stories shaping retail and culture this week: British Vogue’s concept café during London Fashion Week…

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Why Most e-Commerce Brands Are Solving the Wrong Problem - Tina Nelson 32:06

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Why Most e-Commerce Brands Are Solving the Wrong Problem Join host Norbert Strappler as he speaks with Tina Nelson, Product Strategy Director at Optimizely, about the evolution of digital commerce platforms and strategic AI implementation. About the Guest: Tina Nelson brings 20+ years of experience from development to digital strategy, having worke…

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Behind the Scenes of NRF Europe with Jill Dvorak and Ryf Quail 9:04

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In this special episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex Rezvan sits down with Jill Dvorak (SVP Content, NRF) and Ryf Quail (Managing Director, NRF APAC) for a behind-the-scenes look at NRF Europe’s inaugural show in Paris. From global connectivity to the future of retail leadership, the conversation spans: Why Europe needed its own NRF “Big Show” The p…

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How To Boost Ecommerce Retention And LTV With No-Code Mobile Apps — Gaurav Parvadiya | Why AI Powers E-commerce Growth, Why Retention Beats Acquisition, Why Push Notifications Win, How To Use App Data ... 22:59

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In this episode, we dive into the challenge of keeping customers coming back to online stores. Gaurav Parvadiya, founder and CEO of Twinr.dev, shares how mobile apps are changing the game for brands. He explains how apps can drive engagement, repeat purchases, and long-term loyalty by reaching customers directly and offering a more personal shoppin…

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Unlocking Hidden Profit: Jamie Trull on Optimizing Your Business for Life and Financial Freedom 17:24

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In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, Crystal Waddell (me!) sits down with Jamie Trull for part 2 of our interview to dive deep into the concept of Hidden Profit. Jamie shares her journey of shifting focus from revenue to freedom, explaining how small optimizations can lead to big financial wins. They discuss the importance of aligning …

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Bots, Fraud, & Other Online Store BS 43:12

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We're seeing 10x more bots than humans on client stores. Fraudsters are buying your cheapest items to test stolen credit cards. Your SEO agency wants 150 new collections. This week, we dig into the actual problems hitting Shopify stores right now. Not theory, not best practices, but the real BS we're fixing for clients. We break down why your analy…

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Ecommerce Advertising: A Comprehensive Guide — Noah Wickham | Why Brand Building Is Crucial, Why You Need An Ads Budget, How To Stand Out On Amazon, How To Optimize Your Listings, How To Use Data To Grow ... 30:05

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In this episode, we explore the challenges of standing out in crowded marketplaces and driving real e-commerce growth. Noah Wickham, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at My Amazon Guy, shares his approach to helping brands succeed by focusing on differentiation, understanding the competitive landscape, and creating a strong brand identity. He a…

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Asda’s Adaptive Line, JLP’s H1, AI Carts at Morrisons, 5 Things Friday UK with Simone Oloman 11:27

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Five Things Friday (UK) with the incredible Simone Oloman — • Adaptive fashion at Asda • JLP’s H1 turnaround plan • AI trolleys at Morrisons • Barbour × FARM Rio • Oxford Street car‑free day This week we break down five UK retail stories shaping the Golden Quarter: George at Asda’s 28‑piece adaptive clothing line (inspired by the late Nicky Newman)…

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Five Things Friday EU Edition Petit Bateau → Regent, Kering–Valentino 2028, EU Retail Media Shake‑Up 12:24

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Kering pushes Valentino buyout to 2028, Armani’s will lays out a staged sale/IPO, Petit Bateau heads to Regent, and Valiuz × Infinity create a European retail media leader—plus Qijco adds repairs to the “Vinted of DIY.” Kering defers the full Valentino acquisition to 2028 as debt pressure bites; Giorgio Armani’s will instructs heirs to sell a first…

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APAC Retail in 13 Minutes: Mobile Commerce, 1-Hour Delivery, Korea Tourism, Urban Revivo, AI Grocery 13:31

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APAC is running a different retail race: mobile-first commerce, one-hour delivery wars, tourism tailwinds in Korea, China fast-fashion push overseas, and a working model of AI-native grocery in Singapore. In this Five Things Friday APAC with Ryf Quail (NRF APAC) we break down what’s signal, what’s noise, and what operators should do next. What you’…

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NRF Europe Preview: Sephora Keynote, Apple + Adyen Payments, Store Tours, 15k Attendees 13:24

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What to expect at NRF 2025: Big Show Europe—keynotes, payments, tours, and how to work the floor. NRF’s first Retail’s Big Show Europe (16–18 Sept, Paris) is almost here. Jill Dvorak, NRF’s SVP of Content, walks us through the theme “Retail Together,” the Sephora opening keynote, why payments (Apple + Adyen) are a growth lever, and how to get the m…

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$4.61 Lost for Every $1: The True Cost of eCommerce Fraud - Maanas Godugunur 34:04

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$4.61 Lost for Every $1: The True Cost of eCommerce Fraud In this episode of the eCom Ops Podcast, Norbert Strappler talks with Maanas Godugunur, Senior Director of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, about why manual fraud checks are failing, how refund fraud is exploding, and what merchants can do to protect revenue while boosting cu…

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How AI Is Changing Ecommerce Accounting — Barbara Malisz-Talha | What Bad Data Does To Your Finances, Why Multi-Channel Selling Creates Messy Data, How To Use Automation To Clean Up Your Books, Why You ... 24:14

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In this episode, we explore why many e-commerce brands struggle with tracking their finances and what they can do to fix it. We are joined by Barbara Malisz-Talha, Product Manager at Synder, who shares how her company helps businesses turn messy, complex financial workflows into clean, intuitive automation. She explains the risks of "flying blind" …

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Profit, Pricing & the Power of SEO: A Conversation with Jamie Trull (Part 1) 28:47

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Today I welcome financial educator and profit strategist Jamie Trull. We talk about the transformative power of understanding business finances, pricing strategies, and how SEO can drive real results. From doubling prices overnight to lowering ad spend through smarter targeting, Jamie shares tangible strategies and inspirational insights. Plus, a s…

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The $720K Exit That Disappeared 43:44

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"I'm not very good at success. That's something I learned as part of this." Ben Knegendorf went from forklift operator at Walmart to selling his stake in an indoor golf business for $720,000. Then he watched most of it disappear through lifestyle creep, speculative investments, and financial ignorance. His second exit was different - and his brutal…

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Five Things Friday EU: TikTok Shop, Amazon Second-Chance, Decathlon City, US Parcels, Zalando Beauty 14:37

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Fast EU retail intel: marketplace moves, refurbished economics, urban formats, cross-border shocks, and beauty platform plays. Fnac Darty’s TikTok Shop test, Amazon’s Second Chance Deal Days across Europe, Decathlon’s new “City” format inside Boulanger in Paris, the impact of new US rules on postal parcels from the EU, and Zalando’s expansion into …

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Why AI Optimization Is The Next Growth Lever For Ecommerce — Dr. Jonathan Snow | How To Optimize Your Brand For AI Search, What Drives Performance On Each AI Model, How To Use AI For Retention, How To ... 21:00

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In this episode, we explore why AI is the next big business lever for e-commerce. Dr. Jonathan Snow, Chief Innovation Officer at Avenue Z, shares how brands can leverage AI for media buying, content creation, and search optimization to boost visibility, conversions, and retention. He also explains the biggest risks for brands that aren't adapting t…

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Five Things Friday UK - M&S, ONS Data Delay, TikTok GMV Max, Charlotte Tilbury Pop‑ups 11:55

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M&S launches a dedicated resale shop on eBay (with Reskinned), the ONS delays July retail sales to 5 Sept, TikTok Shop’s GMV Max becomes the only supported campaign type, Sainsbury’s begins a facial‑recognition trial, Lush closes UK stores for a day in solidarity with Gaza, and Charlotte Tilbury drives experiential shade‑matching at John Lewis and …

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Five Things Friday APAC Retail Media’s Surge | Thailand’s Mega‑Malls | MUSINSA×ANTA | Urban Revivo 13:42

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Five Things Friday — APAC edition. Guest Ryf Quail (NRF: Retail’s Big Show APAC) breaks down why retail media in APAC is set to lead globally, then we dive into Thailand’s mall renaissance, Uniqlo’s recycling roadmap, MUSINSA×ANTA’s China JV, and Urban Revivo’s global expansion. Chapters below. Sources and links at the end. Subscribe for weekly, no…

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The Untold Story Behind AI's Rise - Returns, Margins, and Product Data - Romain Fouache 29:39

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The Untold Story Behind AI's Rise - Returns, Margins, and Product Data Romain is the CEO of Akeneo and a former data scientist turned global executive. With 20+ years in data-driven transformation, he helps brands modernize product experience through better product information and smarter systems. You Will Learn Why AI is rewriting how customers di…

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AI Search Meets Jobs To Be Done: Discoverability > SEO with Heather Physioc (Part 2) 17:17

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In this powerful continuation of the conversation with Heather Physioc, we explore how AI is reshaping the SEO landscape and why human-centered strategy still matters. Heather shares her framework for applying "Jobs to Be Done" thinking in SEO, especially for small businesses and creators. From empathy maps to AI content sourcing, this episode is a…

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They Bought a 'Hated' Shopify App for 2X Revenue (Now Worth Millions) 48:23

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Also available on YouTube: youtu.be/gGdS45JY2Yo Andrew Le and Tu Pham acquired Edit Order, a distressed Shopify app with a terrible reputation, for just 2x revenue in 2015. Ten years later, they've transformed it into Cleverific—a multi-million dollar order editing powerhouse. Guests: Andrew Le - Co-founder & Lead Developer, Cleverific Tu Pham - Co…

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11 Years Of Facebook Advertising Expertise In 30 Minutes — Sam Piliero | Why Scaling Ad Spend Hits Limits, What Role AI Plays In Advertising, Why Behavior Analysis Drives Better Optimization, Why Brands ... 31:14

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In this episode, we dive into the challenge of scaling ads profitably and avoiding wasted spend. Sam Piliero, CEO and founder of The Moonlighters, shares how his M3 method helps brands break through growth plateaus by betting on the best-performing channels, structuring campaigns the right way, and using cost controls to drive predictable results. …

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Five Things Friday UK - Aldi pay rise, Topshop Liberty comeback, Asda Express expansion, JD Sports earnings, The Very immersive fashion 9:47

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Five Things Friday UK Edition with Simone Oloman UK retail news this week: Aldi boosts wages, Topshop returns to Liberty, Asda expands Express, JD Sports shares rise, and The Very launches an immersive fashion experience. Aldi: link Topshop: link Asda: link JD Sports: link The Very Group: link 👉 Subscribe for weekly UK retail insights. 00:00 Intro …

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Five Things Friday: US Retail - Walmart AI, Travis Kelce, American Eagle, Gap & Best Buy 14:04

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US retail news: Walmart marketplace AI and next‑day delivery, Gap’s denim push, Best Buy’s refurb engine, Cracker Barrel’s logo U‑turn, plus A&F × NFL. Subscribe for weekly retail strategy. American Eagle’s latest ambassador buzz & denim wars Gap’s creative burst and the renewed denim cycle Best Buy repairs/refurb: sustainability with margins Crack…