Forwrd Thinking - Strategies For Ecommerce Leaders
by Christian Hoppe
Direct advice & discussions on growing ecommerce businesses. Practical tactics by ecommerce owners & operators to help you grow your ecommerce & direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands faster and more profitably.
Episodes
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International Expansion — Top Tips for D2C & Game Plan | Ep. 06
Expanding your ecommerce to new markets is not all glitter & shine. It takes resources, planning and great execution. In this week’s Thought, I will share my learnings so you don’t have to repeat my mistakes: 👉 When is the right time to open a new market. 👉 Creating a separate P&L and forecast...
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From Finance Guy to Ecommerce Co-Founder & How to Turn Competition Into Opportunity – Andrew Dulgar, of BEVVO | Ep. 05
"When the pie grows, everyone enjoys a bigger piece.” Andrew left behind his finance career to start his D2C business BEVVO. We discuss his journey from finance guy to co-founder, his views on the importance of product, and how ecommerce businesses can benefit from competition in their category.…
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How to Build and Lead High-Performance Teams - Bermet Markut | Ep. 04
Is leadership age restricted? Already leading an 8-people team with 22 years, Bermet shares about her experience & what makes a good leader. We discussed: • How to find great talent, and how Assessment Centers provide a great experience for candidates • Learn how to hire so you don’t have to…
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How to Increase Sales from Returning Customers - Thomas Grabner (Founder of Mailody) | Ep. 03
Thomas Grabner shares effective strategies that successful brands use to consistently generate more sales from returning customers. He talks about why product-market fit matters more than most metrics in ecommerce. Thomas also explains how to use educational content to engage first-time buyers…
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How To Sell On WhatsApp - Johannes Mansbart (Founder of Chatarmin) | Ep. 02
Johannes Mansbart shares how WhatsApp transforms customer service into a revenue generator in ecommerce, how to nurture clients and increase CLV—from personalized marketing to operational efficiency—and why it’s fundamental for ecommerce brands. Key Takeaways: • Treat customer support as...
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Master Your Subscription Offers - Matthew Holman (The Subscription Doc) | Ep. 01
Matthew Holman shares from 5 years of experience helping ecommerce businesses master subscriptions, increase profitability & maximizing lifetime value. He explains why subscriptions are not just a revenue model but also a way to generate more of your most valuable customers, how to create...