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DTC POD is a podcast about all things direct to consumer. We cover everything for starting, growing, and optimizing eCommerce stores and DTC (or D2C) brands. We talk with founders, marketers, platforms, creators and marketing & growth agencies to cover topics like brand building, social media, influencer marketing, website conversion, paid media, Facebook ads, consumer trends, email marketing, and more. If you're interested in the stories behind your favorite consumer brands, this podcast is ...
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Visionaries like you and I see the world differently—and deserve the right tech to match. Listen to the people behind our favorite AppSumo tools on the Tech Of The Future podcast including BIGVU, VistaSocial, Sessions, VBOUT, Castmagic and lots more. At AppSumo this Black Friday get 10% off all lifetime deals on sale until November 28th at 12pm CST. Save an extra 10% by signing up to AppSumo Plus: https://appsumo.8odi.net/6ekqgr Featuring AppSumo, Castmagic, BIGVU, VBOUT, ChopCast, SEOcrawl, ...
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Emmett Shine is the creative genius behind Pattern, taking the lead in shaping the narratives and aesthetics of its seven brands. He also co-founded a creative agency, Gin Lane, and oversaw its evolution in parallel with the burgeoning startup ecosystem that came to define New York's landscape. In this episode, Emmett discusses Pattern Brands' appr…
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Our conversation with growth strategist Sabir Semerkant is filled with actionable insights on thriving in the e-commerce landscape. Sabir’s approach to e-commerce growth is holistic. He emphasizes constant improvement and a strong understanding of one's business foundations. His advice invites brands to explore a growth path that's not reliant on t…
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Jennifer Liao’s journey with MìLà is nothing short of remarkable. From a grassroots project where they collected orders through Google Forms, it evolved into a successful venture that raised $21.5 million in its second round of funding. This episode doesn't just serve up the story behind MìLà’s signature frozen soup dumplings; it provides a feast o…
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In this episode of DTC Pod, Nicolas Beaupré illuminates the strategies that propelled Mateina's growth in the North American market, where the lure of yerba mate was still largely undiscovered. He emphasizes the crucial role of grassroots efforts like word-of-mouth endorsements and community events in building a loyal customer base. Nicolas shares…
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In our conversation with Kevin Lavelle, he shares his ingenious approach to building his company, Mizzen+Main, into a fashion industry success. Initially, Kevin recalls the brute force marketing efforts that shaped the early days of the brand, from going door to door to attending events to get the product in people's hands. As their digital marketi…
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Join us as Ben Acott uncovers intriguing tactics that make Feastables stand out in the crowded direct-to-consumer landscape. In our conversation, Ben expounded on the synergistic relationship between Feastables and the ultra-popular Mr. Beast, highlighting how leveraging the latter’s extensive distribution network offers a unique advantage. This st…
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Mina Elias, backed by his vast experience, outlines a strategy to captivate customers and set apart offerings in Amazon's competitive market. He shares a blueprint for keyword optimization on Amazon, highlighting the need to start small and grow strategically based on performance results. His approach underlines the role of flexibility in advertisi…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! Juan Meisel is the Founder and CEO at Grip Shipping, a pioneering Direct-to-Consumer eCommerce for perishable products. After serving as the Head of Logistics of Buterbox, he launched Grip wh…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! Josh Durham is the founder of Aligned Growth, an influencer management agency that helps established 7 & 8 figure DTC brands scale and optimized influencer programs. On this episode of DTC Po…
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Cherene Aubert is the VP of Digital and E-commerce at ILIA Beauty, a skincare-powered makeup brand which has taken the beauty industry by storm as it's quickly scaled past 100M in revenue. In this episode, we sit down with Cherene to discuss some of the most successful strategies that the most successful brands use to grow. Episode brought to you b…
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Allegra Poschmann is the CEO & Design Director at Pact, a design led, development driven studio that creates digital experiences. In this episode, Allegra shares her journey of substantial growth in the design industry and the compelling success of the nap dress. Listen as we explore the unique approaches to customer engagement and personalized bra…
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Bart is building at the intersection of commerce & community and promoting the message of fatherhood through fashion. With a twelve year stint optimizing brands and content, Bart now champions the Dad Gang, a movement that brings dads together under the banner of quality streetwear. We kick off with how he turned a small investment of $750 into a p…
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Sam Rattner is the CEO and Co-Founder at Showroom, a vertical-specific search engine for fashion. Leveraging AI, it crawls brands big and small and hosts their inventory, amounting to millions of pieces. Previously Sam founded Vigtory, a sports betting company which he sold to Fubo for $40 Million at age 23. In this episode, Sam Rattner joins us to…
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John Coogan is the Founder at Lucy, an innovative company in the nicotine industry, offering safer alternatives to smoking. In this episode, we discuss strategies for scaling production, taking products to market, generating buzz, navigating regulation, nailing retail distribution, and leveraging digital content to grow brands. And that's not all –…
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Joel Padron is the COO and Partner at Homestead Studio, a leading growth agency specializing in acquisition and retention services for brands scaling from 7 to 8 figures of revenue. After scaling Crossnet on the performance side, Joel has been behind the wheel with some of the fastest growing brands in commerce since joining Homestead. In this epis…
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Rikin Diwan is the CMO and Chief Growth Officer at soona, the world’s first virtual content studio. In this episode, we chat with Rikin about the intersection of AI and human creativity when it comes to content creation. We pick apart the nuts and bolts of storytelling and authenticity in marketing, the dynamic evolution of the creative content, an…
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Jess Chan is the CEO and Founder of Longplay, an lifecycle & retention agency for DTC brands. She's also the brains behind Backbone, an innovative tool that wraps all those email and retention best practices in one simple to use tool. In this episode, Jess joins Blaine to discuss what it takes to succeed as a brand that wants to lean into retention…
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Rosa Li is the founder and CEO of Wildwonder - a brand that's reimagining the functional soda space with its sparkling drinks infused with heritage-inspired, gut-healthy ingredients. In this episode, Rosa shares about Wildwonder's savvy omnichannel approach, the strategic importance of picking high-impact distribution channels, and how they've mana…
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Ali Karsch is the founder, and Nikole is the Head of PR at LVPR - a major PR firm specializing in working with famed DTC brands like Native, Vinebox, Jean Dousset, Kevyn Aucoin, Stojo, STATE Bags, Bean Box, Copper Cow Coffee, Usual Wines, Cloud Paper, Jinx, DOG by Dr Lisa, Jiggy, SmarterKids, Sugarwish, Mosaic Foods, London Grant, and more. Togethe…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing Ryan Denehy is the Founder and CEO at Electric AI, an IT platform that empowers SMBs with user-friendly tools and guidance to streamline their IT management and secure their business. Electric, valued over $1B has raised over $200M to date and is backed by GGV Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Primary Ventu…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing Sam Lessin is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist who is currently GP at Slow Ventures, a venture fund that boasts five funds and nearly a billion dollars of capital. Previously, he served as the VP of Product Management at Facebook. As a contrarian investor, he's been an early supporter of multipl…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! On this episode of DTC pod we cover: 1. Introduction to Jimmy Farley and TikTok's Monetization 2. TikTok Shop Distribution and Influencer Management 3. Content Creation Strategies and Viralit…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! On this episode of DTC pod we cover: 1. Introduction to Braindrive and its Cognitive Benefits 2. Momentous Company Evolution 3. Financial Milestones and Revenue Streams 4. PR Lotion Developme…
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing & Capital One Need a new business card? Get in touch with our friend at Capital One Heather Clohessy - heather.clohessy@capitalone.com Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! On this episode of DTC pod we cover: 1. Introduction to …
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And thank you for the following people and software companies who joined me for the ride. Thanks to all the listeners for tuning in daily, all the members of Podcast Launch Community for your support over the last 2 years, my co-hosts S.A. Grant, Jamarr John Johnson & Adryenn Ashley and the following founders for demoing their tools and sharing the…
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Cast Magic is designed to streamline post-production processes by turning audio into transcripts and generating AI-generated content. It's a game-changer for podcasters and SMBs, helping them speed up their content production workflow and create engaging, valuable content for their audience. Get 50% off Castmagic for 3 months with the code SUMOBF50…
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If you're a content creator or podcaster looking to streamline your editing workflow and enhance the quality of your projects, Resound's lifetime deal on AppSumo are definitely worth exploring. Here are the key highlights for you to consider: 1. Resound is offering tiered plans with varying processing times, from: - 4 hours for Tier 1 - 10 hours fo…
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Our guest, Jacob Bozarth from Resound, explains the magic behind the "Enhanced" feature, which aims to level out audio tracks to meet streaming standards. Jacob also walks through the process of mixing and mastering the audio to achieve a consistent loudness standard, as well as applying light noise reduction to reduce background noise. Get the lif…
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On this episode of Tech Of The Future, we delve into the world of audio technology with Jacob Bozarth from Resound. We explore the various use cases of Resound, from podcasting, audiobooks to webinar recordings and beyond. Tune in as we discuss the evolution of Resound's product, the significance of user feedback, and the value of launching on plat…
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In this episode of Tech Of The Future, we dive into the world of AI audio editing with the CEO of Resound, Jacob Bozarth. Host Chris Cownden shares how Resound has been a lifesaver for his intense editing schedule and delves into what makes this platform so revolutionary. Get the lifetime deal on Resound on AppSumo for just $49. Save an extra 10% w…
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This Black Friday deal is exclusively available to AppSumo Plus members for just 72 hours. If you're not a Plus member, you can join now and purchase this deal before Extended Access ends at noon CT on December 1. We'll be diving into a discussion about Sessions, an innovative platform that offers a range of features for hosting meetings, webinars,…
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In this episode find out more about the exciting new features that Sessions are bringing out in the next few months and get the recording for the full webinars to watch how to set agendas within the platform. Get the lifetime deal on AppSumo while you can. Key takeaways from the episode: 1. Sessions is committed to building their product based on u…
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Adriana shares insights into the company's mission to create the first end-to-end meeting platform, aiming to simplify communication and collaboration. She discusses the challenges of unproductive and inefficient meetings, as well as the innovative features of Sessions that integrate various tools and streamline the entire meeting process. Get 10% …
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Episode brought to you by More Staffing & Capital One Need a new business card? Get in touch with our friend at Capital One Heather Clohessy - heather.clohessy@capitalone.com Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! On this episode of DTC pod we cover: 1. Shopify's Ecosys…
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David Mark Shaw & Dante Healy dive into the innovative virtual co-working space platform, GoBrunch, which is available for a limited time on AppSumo. They discuss the unique features of GoBrunch, such as creating digital rooms with embedded content for meetings and collaborative spaces. One thing that caught Dante's eye is the capacity to have 400 …
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It's been so much fun putting together a podcast for AppSumo and helping spread the word about the insane deals on offer at Black Friday this year. It's going to be hard to beat this one. If you are a looking to turn your professional expertise into a podcast, then you've found the right episode. Here are the resources I (Chris Cownden) recommend i…
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Check out Acumbamail on AppSumo this Black Friday for an extra 10% off! Acumbamail is a Mailchimp alternative, packed with all the features you need to send and manage high-converting email campaigns for a low one-time payment of $79 instead of a $240 annual subscription. With Acumbamail, you can build email campaigns, automate digital workflows, a…
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This is the last chance to get your hands on Vista Social for AppSumo's Black Friday Sale. Vista Social is an all-in-one social media management platform that helps you scale and optimize your social media strategy. If you're not a Plus member, you can join now and purchase this deal before Extended Access ends. Missed the deal on AppSumo but still…
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Tobin is an entrepreneur who understands the importance of effective communication and networking. In the early stages of his career, he compared his struggle to driving a car stuck in 4th gear in a parking lot. With the realization that conversations and connections were the key to breaking free, Tobin mastered the art of approaching and engaging …
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As a mindset and productivity coach, Chris Acebu from Mental Arsenal podcast shared his experience launching a podcast and the incredible insights he gained from Chris Cownden's Podcast Launch strategy. Get the full strategy exclusively on AppSumo for just $17. We believe that the tools you need to grow your business shouldn’t put you out of busine…
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For those of you who may not be familiar with Gumlet or missed our live demo, let us introduce you to this groundbreaking technology. Gumlet is an innovative solution that utilizes per title encoding to optimize the streaming experience. This Black Friday deal is exclusively available to AppSumo Plus members for just 72 hours. If you're not a Plus …
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The future of Castmagic involves continuing to enhance and expand its features to provide even more value to its users. This includes refining the AI capabilities to create more accurate and tailored content, as well as incorporating advanced audio enhancement features. The team is also looking at integrating Castmagic with other platforms and tool…
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Castmagic is a tool that helps you generate content based on audio or media files you have uploaded. The generated content can be used to enhance your SEO efforts by providing valuable information and keywords that you can incorporate into your content. It is important to note that the quality of the content and how it is optimized for search engin…
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For a very limited time get 50% off Castmagic for 3 months. Use the code SUMOBF50 to get redeem your promo code. Limited time only so make the most of it and act fact if you want to take your content creation workflow to the next level. Host Chris Cownden invited Blaine Bolus from Castmagic to talk about their exciting new mobile app feature of Cas…
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This AI-powered platform transforms your audio or media into transcripts, saving you time & effort. Create engaging podcast episodes, videos, and more with ease. Use code SUMOBF50 for 50% off for 3 months. Grab the offer now! The future of content creation is here, my friends. Castmagic is like having your own personal content-creating wizard. It's…
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For a very limited time get 50% off Castmagic for 3 months. Use the code SUMOBF50 to redeem your promo code. By using Castmagic, you can generate numerous content assets from a single audio file. From summaries and title suggestions to keyword research and time stamps, it provides a range of tools to streamline your content production workflow. You…
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Cast Magic is designed to streamline post-production processes by turning audio into transcripts and generating AI-generated content. It's a game-changer for podcasters and SMBs, helping them speed up their content production workflow and create engaging, valuable content for their audience. Get 50% off Castmagic for 3 months with the code SUMOBF50…
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Divyesh Patel takes us through the various settings and options available in Gumlet Video CMS platform, all aimed at making your content creation process a breeze. Whether you want to embed video on your website or application, Gumlet Video CMS provides you with the flexibility to customize your embed code just the way you want it. By leveraging Fa…
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Richard Fallah revealed that many forward-thinking individuals have taken the bold step of ditching their conventional CRM systems and embracing the benefits of a soft CRM. What exactly is a soft CRM, you ask? It's a customer relationship management system that offers flexibility and simplicity without sacrificing power. Unlike traditional CRMs, so…
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As a marketer, you hold the responsibility of properly vetting your email lists and using appropriate techniques for cold outreach. It's important to avoid spamming and causing harm. If you don't follow the rules, your account may be disabled or your sending capability paused. The systems are designed to detect spam, and there's no way around it. V…
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