In this episode of The DTC Insider, I’m excited to welcome Danil Saliukov, co-founder and CEO of Insense, a cutting-edge platform that connects brands with creators for high-quality content production and data-driven video optimization. With the rise of TikTok Shops and the evolving landscape of social commerce, Danil is here to share how brands ca…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I'm excited to have Marc Washington, founder and CEO of Supergut, a leading gut health nutrition brand. Marc's brand focuses on boosting digestion and supporting healthy appetite control, and in the past year, they've achieved impressive growth—quadrupling revenue and breaking into the physical retail space after…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I’m excited to welcome Lekha Vyas, the founder of ELVY Lab, a skincare and personal care brand focused on simplifying men’s daily routines. With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, working for leading brands like P&G, L'Oréal, and Chanel, Lekha decided to launch her own venture in 2022. Her missio…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I’m thrilled to welcome William Gasner, a serial entrepreneur with six ventures under his belt and a proven track record as a seven-figure eCommerce seller. He’s also the co-founder and CMO of Stack Influence, a top micro-influencer marketing platform designed specifically for DTC eCommerce brands. William has be…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I’m thrilled to welcome Nik Hall, the founder of Vitafive, a supplement company that went from zero to multiple eight figures in revenue through DTC channels. Nik expanded the brand into over 7,000 retail doors and increased their Amazon sales 4.5x in just three months, culminating in a successful exit to a multi…

In this episode, Brian Roisentul interviews Thomas McCole, co-founder of Major League Socks, discussing the company's journey, the current e-commerce landscape, and the importance of customer experience and storytelling in branding. Tommy shares insights on their growth strategies, marketing efforts, and future plans for expansion into new sports, …

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I’m joined by Mathieu Mireault, Co-founder and CMO of DermaDry, the at-home anti-sweat device for hands, feet, and underarms. DermaDry has revolutionized the way people deal with hyperhidrosis by offering an affordable and convenient solution from the comfort of their homes. During our conversation, Mathieu sheds…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I sit down with Xander Chase and Ryan Lane, founders of FTL Bags. Childhood friends turned co-founders, they share their journey of transforming frustrations with existing bags into a successful business. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The Role of Lifelong Friendship in Building a Business Turning Frustra…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, I sit down with Caleb Ulffers, Co-Founder & CEO of Haven Athletic. Haven Athletic has redefined the gym bag, creating organized bags tailored to high-performance and professional athletes. With over $4 million in sales and collaborations with hundreds of top athletes, Caleb and his team are carving out a unique n…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, we’re thrilled to be joined by Adam Pearce, the founder and CEO of Blend Commerce, a leading Shopify CRO agency. Adam is also the founder of the eCom Collab Club, a community for e-commerce brands, agencies, and tech providers that connects members through online and in-person events. With a wealth of experience …

In this episode, I’m joined by Bob Verlaat, Co-Founder of Hears and Dore and Rose. Bob shares his journey of building two successful brands and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. We discuss how he applied key insights from Dore and Rose to launch Hears, the importance of finding the right brand identity, and how both companies stand out…

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Lemon Fuller, Founder & CEO of Lemonade Dolls, the fastest-growing lingerie brand in the UK, and the first to invent the size H bralette. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The Day She Cried In Front of Her Customers Factors Behind Lemonade Dolls’ Fast Growth in the UK Linge…

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Charisse & Vicky Pasche, co-founders of Dapper Boi. Dapper Boi is an all-gender, size-inclusive clothing brand with a mission to inspire people to find confidence in their authenticity through clothing. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Achieving the $1 Million Milestone as a Women-Owned Business. The Impact of S…

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Kyle Bergman, founder of Swoveralls, a brand known for its comfortable and stylish overalls. Kyle has navigated significant challenges and transformations in the past year, rebuilding his team, dealing with profitability issues, and implementing innovative strategies for customer acquisition and retention. We're here …

In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Jordyn Casaus, Director of Marketing of Crown Affair. Crown Affair is a haircare brand that empowers people to redefine their relationship with their hair through products, guidance, and community. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Introduction to Jordyn Casaus and Crown Affair Current struggles …

In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Ryan Berg, co-founder and CEO of Aruna, an impact-driven athleisure brand. Through their products and events, their customers can bring lifelong freedom to victims of human trafficking while celebrating freedom in their own adventure. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Current struggles faced by b…

In this episode of The DTC Insider, we dive into the incredible journey of Huega House, a brand that has quickly become a favorite among high-profile NFL athletes and content creators. Joining us is Jonathan Ruley, co-founder and CEO of Huega House, who shares the secrets behind their rapid rise to prominence. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:…

In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Will Nitze. He’s the founder and CEO of IQBar. America's leading "brain + body" nutrition startup. With minimal funding, Will has taken IQBAR from zero locations and zero in revenue in 2018 to over 10,000 doors and a projected $50 million in sales in 2024. He’s also the co-host of the Eating Glass pod…

In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Megan Klein, founder & CEO of Little Saints, a brand with a mission to radically transform the way we imbibe by creating non-alcoholic beverages that deliver the pleasureful tastes and smells of cocktails. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Shift from Wholesale to DTC in 2023: Reasons and Impact A…

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Kelly Moffat, co-founder of Kirrin Finch, a brand that offers men’s wear-inspired clothes for women and non-binary folks. Since its launch in 2015, Kirrin Finch has seen significant growth, particularly in the last year and a half, and is making a strong impact both in the fashion industry and the queer community. We'…

In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with Annette Azan, founder and CEO of Nuudii System, a revolutionary boob-wear solution that bridges the gap between bras and going braless. Annette's innovative approach has led to impressive growth and a loyal customer base. We're here to dive into her journey, the unique challenges she’s faced, and what…

In this episode, Brian Roisentul goes over 2 important metrics that successful brands are OBSESSED with and helps them know whether they are paying too much to acquire customers. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How to find out if you're paying too much to acquire customers Why most DTC brands don't track these metrics How to calculate each o…

In this episode, Brian Roisentul sits down with John Roman. He’s an entrepreneur, investor, and currently serves as CEO of BattlBox. Before jumping into eCommerce and investing, he had a successful career in building B2B sales teams in the software space for multiple companies. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How They Have Built Their Amazin…

Today, Brian Roisentul sits down with Yug Varma, founder of Phyla, a company that's revolutionizing the acne treatment industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Yug's Background Partnering with Shiseido Obtaining Patents for Acne Treatment Technology Overcoming Higher Customer Acquisition…

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Andrew Sendejo, a retired 12-year NFL player who is disrupting the brain health space and changing the narrative on supplementary nutrition. Andrew's journey is an inspiring one. He defied the odds, going from undrafted All-American to NFL starter. After a career-ending concussion, he pivoted his focus, c…

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Francesco Urso, the founder of Wolf Project, a men's skincare brand, and author of the newly released book "Quit to Win". Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: His Entrepreneurial Journey Behind the Scenes of the Partnership with Nordstrom Adapting to Economic Challenges: Business Strategy Adjustments Th…

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul covers the most recent marketing news in the DTC space. And some of them are 💣 💣 💣 Want to know what it's about? Listen to the episode. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: What will happen with TikTok? Big news for Google Ads Instagram's new AI and how it impacts brands Sponsor for this…

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul discusses a growth lever that's widely overlooked by most DTC brands. It's not related to paid ads... Or to any other fad growth tactic... Want to know what it's about? Listen to the episode. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The one lever that's widely overlooked by DTC brands The 4 …

In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Jones, the Chief Marketing Officer at Podium Nutrition, to delve into the brand's journey and strategies in the competitive Supplements industry. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: Current Challenges and Goals as a CMO Standing Out in a Competitive Industry Leading with Entertainment How to Know When Your…

Have you ever wondered what's working for everyone else in the DTC space? Luckily for you, there's a very recent report based on a survey of over 1,100 PPC specialists. And it's full of valuable insights for marketers and brands. In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul shares his takeaways from this thorough report. Here's a gli…

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, we sat down with Brett Swensen. He has led marketing at two of the fastest-growing consumer brands in Utah: Purple and Kizik. Brett was instrumental in taking that brand from non-existent to a household name and eventually going public within a couple of years. He was there during their critical high-grow…

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, we sat down with Kelley Thornton. He’s one of the founders of Tiege Hanley, a brand with the mission of helping men look and feel amazing. The business has evolved from selling three distinct Skin Care Systems to boasting a wide variety of products, including deodorant, bar soap, body wash, and a detoxify…

In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, we sat down with Eric Autry, co-founder of Shared Sweeps, founder of Apréskin, and an employee of Gas Monkey Garage, to dive into the dynamic landscape of the DTC space and the innovative solutions driving growth. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: His Perspective for Both Sides of the Field in the DT…

In today's episode of The DTC Insider podcast, we delve into how BOAS measures success beyond revenue and instead focuses on making a difference. Discover how they saved their first life last year and learn about their disruptive approach to profitability by donating 90% of their profits. We also explore their insights into growth marketing, the tr…

In today's episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Izzy Rosenzweig. He is a veteran of the DTC industry for over 10 years who gained recognition by launching his first DTC company, Browze, in 2012. Browze, specializing in home and kitchen products, successfully delivered over 2.5 million packages worldwide. After opening his …

In today's episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Michael Huffstetler. He’s the founder of Bask Suncare, a brand that empowers people to discover their purpose, get outside, and enjoy life. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: Background and Company Introduction Genesis of the Business Idea Standing Out in the DTC Landscap…

In today's episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Leeanna Gantt. She’s the founder of Tooktake, a company that helps people of all ages get well & stay well with a new & easy way to stick to their medication & supplement routines. In this episode... Genesis of the business idea Early presence in CVS & Walmart Challenges and …

Neal Goyal is a DTC Coach for $50m+ Brands at Tapcart, the leading platform that turns your Shopify site into a beautiful mobile app. He was recently named “Top e-commerce voice” by LinkedIn, so you’d better listen to what he has to say about the present and future of e-commerce. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: Overview of the DTC space toda…

After interviewing a very successful brand, we thought there were many things in common with other successful businesses. That's why we wanted to put them together in this episode. In this episode... 4 key things successful DTC brands do Traps to avoid along the way The importance of proper processes and small iterations Sponsor for this episode...…

On this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Ben Sharf. He’s a co-founder at Platter, a platform that helps e-commerce brands build a high-converting Shopify store that drives profit. On this episode... What Platter is about and how it helps e-commerce brands Current challenges for DTC brands What DTC brands should focus o…

On this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Carlos Barreto, founder, and Mariana Lee, COO, of Cleverman. Learn about their personalized website, effective use of social proof, and daily backend actions contributing to their success. On this episode... Introduction to Cleverman and Its Mission Key Components for DTC Succes…

Last year, Brian Roisentul interviewed Manmade, a men's underwear brand that stands out in a very competitive industry, dominated by big players. In this episode, we'll mention the 6 unconventional strategies they have implemented to succeed. In this episode... How to stand out as a brand in a very competitive industry Their alternative to using mo…

On this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews the one and only, Jon Loomer. We're sure that almost everyone in the advertising space knows who he is, but if you don’t, he’s the OG on Facebook Ads. We recorded an episode a year ago, so we're interested in knowing what changed in 2023 on Meta Ads, what worked, what didn’t, an…

Brian Roisentul has interviewed over 100 successful DTC founders and directors on this podcast. In this episode, he talks about the 8 things they have in common and contributed to their success. On this episode... 8 things these successful brands have in common Why and how you should apply them to your business Sponsor for this episode... This epis…

In a tough context, with lower profit margins and higher customer acquisition costs, who wouldn't want to get higher-ticket orders? In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, we'll show you 3 ways to accomplish this. On this episode... Defining your value ladder 3 strategies to increase your AOV Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought …

For just a moment, forget about your ad account and email marketing strategies. And think about the business layer of your DTC brand. According to many authors, the 3 levers to grow a business are. And in this episode, we'll go over each of them. In this episode... The 3 levers to grow a business The 4-step framework to take action Sponsor for this…

The other day I was on a call with a client. And he said there's so much going on in his business. Which makes him confused about the next steps he should take. So, I told him about these key questions, and he was amazed at how helpful they were. In this episode... 👉 How To Plan A Business You REALLY Want to Work Inthe Blank Page 👉 Key Questions Th…

How much do you think the media buyer's role has evolved lately? After all, media buyers shouldn't ONLY be the go-to people for implementing and optimizing ad campaigns. The media buying role is changing FAST. And if they don't adapt, they will really struggle to add value in the near future. Fortunately, there are 4 things media buyers could start…

If you think the year is over. Think again. Even though the peak season is indeed over for many brands, there are still some things you can leverage before the year ends. In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul and Florencia Kolyvakis go through them. In this episode... 👉 Record-high Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales for Shopify m…

Today is the day. Black Friday is here! It's the day brands have been waiting the whole year. And since we know that today the attention of e-commerce brands and marketers will be all over the place, we'll just keep this one short & sweet with a last-minute Black Friday Checklist. In this episode... Last-minute checklist for Black Friday Sponsor fo…