Nerds Who Talk: The Tech Behind Big Brand Migrations with Bob Rockland episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 37 MIN

Nerds Who Talk: The Tech Behind Big Brand Migrations with Bob Rockland

from The FODcast · host Tim Roedel and James Hodges

What makes a 20-year veteran development team bet everything on Shopify?According to Bob Rockland, Co-Founder of Code (now part of Domaine), the answer lies in both economics and technology. In the latest episode of The FODcast, Bob takes us inside Code’s journey to becoming the world’s largest dedicated Shopify partner - and why no client they’ve migrated in the last seven years has ever gone back.We cover:The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) myths CFOs often miss – and why Salesforce can be 35% more expensive than ShopifyHow Code migrated a well-known retail brand from Salesforce to Shopify in just six monthsWhy payment service provider (PSP) fees are often the single biggest hidden cost for enterprise merchantsThe three actions every brand should take to reduce platform costs: cut redundant apps, renegotiate regularly, and avoid long-term contractsWhere AI fits (and doesn’t) in enterprise commerce – and what to expect from Shopify’s rapid B2B roadmapBob also shares how Code’s TCO calculator helps brands uncover their true costs with surprising accuracy, giving enterprise teams the clarity they need to make smarter platform decisions.If you’re exploring a platform migration or want to understand the real economics of Shopify vs. legacy platforms, this episode of The FODcast is a must-listen.Simply Commerce is the leading supplier of talent into digital commerce across technology, digital marketing, product, sales, and leadership. Find our more about our approach and our services within digital commerce recruitment here: https://simply-commerce.co.uk/

What makes a 20-year veteran development team bet everything on Shopify? According to Bob Rockland, Co-Founder of Code (now part of Domaine), the answer lies in both economics and technology. In the latest episode of The FODcast, Bob takes us inside Code’s journey to becoming the world’s largest dedicated Shopify partner - and why no client they’ve migrated in the last seven years has ever gone back. We cover: The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) myths CFOs often miss – and why Salesforce can be...

NOW PLAYING

Nerds Who Talk: The Tech Behind Big Brand Migrations with Bob Rockland

0:00 37:35

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The FODcast?

This episode is 37 minutes long.

When was this The FODcast episode published?

This episode was published on October 29, 2025.

What is this episode about?

What makes a 20-year veteran development team bet everything on Shopify?According to Bob Rockland, Co-Founder of Code (now part of Domaine), the answer lies in both economics and technology. In the latest episode of The FODcast, Bob takes us inside...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The FODcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!