Building a Golf Community through E-commerce - Jonah Redel-Traub

In this conversation, Jonah, the director of commerce and growth at ProShop, discusses his role in building a golf community through e-commerce and content marketing. He shares insights on team structure, customer acquisition, and the challenges of navigating social media platforms like TikTok. Jonah emphasizes the importance of storytelling in brand building, the complexities of attribution reporting, and the impact of AI on the future of e-commerce. He also reflects on personal experiences with failures, setting boundaries, and the significance of clear communication within an organization.Want help growing RPV, checkout Mobile1st.com.Takeaways Jonah is the director of commerce and growth for ProShop, focusing on e-commerce in the golf industry. ProShop aims to build a large golf audience through content and commerce. The e-commerce team operates like an internal agency to incubate brands. TikTok is a growing channel, but the price point for golf products is high. Attribution reporting can be misleading; focus on customer acquisition instead. Customer insights are gathered through direct feedback from a dedicated community. Storytelling is crucial for building a strong brand connection. Failures in e-commerce are common, but personal growth is more significant. Clear communication of e-commerce metrics is essential for stakeholder buy-in. AI is transforming the e-commerce landscape, allowing for rapid implementation of ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - ECommerce Growth Podcast(00:02:18) - Golf Brand Ambassador on Content First(00:03:38) - Golf Star on His Love of the Game(00:04:29) - What's Your ECommerce Team Look Like?(00:06:55) - Is TikTok the Right Channel for E-Commerce?(00:11:35) - Finding New Insights About Sugarloaf Social Club(00:15:58) - Have You Had Any Failures While At Shopify?(00:18:28) - How to Deal with Ridiculous Ideas(00:20:20) - Have You Had To Fight A Facebook Ad Fire?(00:25:16) - How do you communicate the intricacies of ECommerce to the Channel(00:28:14) - How to Train an E-Commerce Native Employee(00:31:23) - What Would You Do If You Didn't Work in E-Commerce(00:36:00) - How Shopify Is Advancing AI in E-Commerce(00:38:43) - GEO vs SEO: How Will GEO Differ(00:40:41) - How to Get Smarter on Twitter