eCommerce Badassery

HR1, aka “The Big Beautiful Bill,” is now the law of the land...and it’s about to shake things up. From ending the de minimis exemption on imports to looming tariff hikes and rising health insurance premiums, these changes will hit global sellers with US customers, US-based brands, and everyday citizens alike. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s locked in, what’s still up in the air, and exa...

Is AI the beginning of the end for authentic businesses... or the biggest opportunity you’ve had in years? In this episode, we’re digging into the rapid rise of AI, what big brands like Shopify and Duolingo are getting wrong, and why consumers are already feeling burned out by AI overload. You’ll learn how to leverage AI tools without losing the personal connection you have with your customers.  ...

If you’re wondering whether you should run a “Not Prime Day” sale for your own store, or if you’re just trying to stay focused amid all the noise... this episode is for you. We’ll cover: What Prime Day really does to shopper behavior A quick + dirty strategy for running your own sale When it makes zero sense to join the frenzy How to use this moment to build momentum, or consciously sit it out The...

What do you do when you can’t run ads, your social content gets buried, and you’re banned from the usual marketing playbook?   That was my reality at my previous day job. With multiple report cards and important eyes on my results, I had no choice but to make it work.    In this episode, I'm sharing the top lessons I learned (or was reminded of) running a 7-figure eCommerce business. Lessons that...

That revenue stream you’ve been thinking about adding…is it a smart move or a shiny distraction that is pulling you away from what’s already working in your business?   In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between strategic vs. reactive expansion — so you can stop chasing growth that doesn’t serve you, and start building with intention.   Whether you’re planning your next big move o...

How is it June already?! If you’ve been head-down in the day-to-day, this is your reminder to pause and check in on your big-picture goals — because what you do now will make or break your Q4 results. In this quickie episode, I’m giving you the mindset nudge and tough-love questions you need to refocus for the second half of the year (plus a little story about shiny object syndrome you might just...

Another Shopify Editions release just dropped, and while the new features look flashy, not all of them are worth your time. In this episode, we’re breaking down the updates that will actually move the needle for your store and which ones you can ignore without guilt. What We Cover: What Shopify’s new Theme Blocks architecture really means (and if you need to upgrade) The power (and potential time-...

Did you know? 60% of your Q4 sales will come from customers who engaged with you in the first half of the year. While that's a huge percentage, there is still a lot of opportunity for you to acquire new customers in Q3 that can turn into repeat customers during the holiday season.  But acquiring new customers isn't the only thing you'll want to focus on. You want to get those people onto your emai...

ChatGPT Is Getting Into Shopping. Here’s How to Make Sure Your Products Show Up Search is shifting… again. This time, it’s not Google leading the charge — it’s ChatGPT. In this episode, we’re diving into the new shopping feature inside ChatGPT and what it means for eCommerce businesses like yours. Inside This Episode, You’ll Discover: What ChatGPT’s new shopping feature means for eCommerce discove...

Are you stuck in a swirl of expert advice, tweaking your emails nonstop, but seeing zero payoff? In this week’s eCommerce Badassery episode, host Jessica Totillo Coster shares a raw and relatable look at why all those “guru-approved” strategies might actually be hurting your email marketing. Inspired by a conversation with a Lounge member, Jessica breaks down the common mistakes small businesses m...

The Missing Element in Your eCommerce Strategy: How to Create Discovery Moments That Drive Sales Feeling like something's missing from your online store experience? You're not alone. New research shows 76% of online shoppers feel eCommerce has lost its spark, and a staggering 79% describe the experience as lonely. In this tactical episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to rekindle the joy of disco...

Struggling to stand out in a noisy eCommerce world? This episode holds the key. With customer acquisition costs climbing and third-party data becoming less reliable, the eCommerce brands that thrive in 2025 will be the ones that truly know their customers. In this replay-worthy episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to collect and use zero and first-party data to create hyper-personalized shopping...

Overthinking every move in your biz? You’re not alone. I’m diving into the real reason you’re not making progress—and spoiler alert, it’s not because you need another course or a better strategy. We’re talking about what happens when you stop trusting yourself, why imperfect action is often the best kind, and how to start rebuilding that decision-making muscle you had when you first started your b...

Tariffs Are Changing—Here’s What eCommerce Business Owners Need to Know Big changes are coming to U.S. trade policy, and yep... they could totally shake up your product-based business. Whether you’re importing goods from China, selling to U.S. customers from overseas, or just trying to keep your margins intact—these new tariffs might hit closer to home than you think. In this episode of the eComme...

Before you tweak your website, or write another Instagram caption… fix this. There’s one area of your marketing that impacts every touchpoint your customer has with your brand—and most eCommerce businesses are completely underutilizing it. It’s not flashy. It’s not complicated. But once you optimize it, everything else gets easier—and your marketing actually starts converting the way it’s supposed...

I know your to-do list is already a mile long… but the simple tweaks I’m sharing in this episode are the kind of things that are worth bumping everything else to the bottom of the list. We’re talking small, strategic changes you can make this week to turn more browsers into buyers—without a full website overhaul, complicated tech, or overwhelm.  If you want to turn more of those browsers into buye...

Simple Messaging Tweaks That Drive eCommerce Conversions Is your product messaging still resonating with customers? In this episode, Jessica reveals three powerful strategies to keep your eCommerce marketing fresh and conversion-focused as consumer priorities evolve throughout the year. Discover how to: Shift which pain points you address without changing your products Leverage the exact language...

You’re doing all the things—posting on social, tweaking your website, maybe even running ads. But despite all that effort, sales aren’t where you want them to be. The problem? It’s not just about getting more traffic. Most eCommerce businesses are leaking sales in places they don’t even realize. The difference between brands that struggle and those that scale? They fix the hidden gaps in their mar...

What if the one thing holding your business back wasn’t strategy—but the fact that you haven’t asked for what you need? This week, I’m sharing the incredible story of a small business owner who found herself on the verge of losing everything—until she took a risk and asked for help. What happened next? A viral moment, a flood of unexpected support, and a hard business truth that every entrepreneur...

Ever feel like no matter how much you hustle, your to-do list just keeps growing? You’re constantly working, but somehow, you’re still stuck—spinning your wheels without making real progress. The problem isn’t that you’re not working hard enough. It’s that you might be working against your own productivity style. In this episode, we’re diving into: Why multitasking and constant task-switching are...

Customers need multiple touchpoints before they'll take action—so how do you speed up the process so they will purchase from you faster? The key is omnichannel marketing campaigns. In this week's episode of the eCommerce Badassery podcast, I'm walking you through how to create campaigns that reach your customers from all angles like a pinball machine to get them from click to conversion in less ti...

Thinking about running Meta ads in 2025? Wondering if they still work, if you can afford them, or if you even need them? In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really takes to run successful ads, why the new Meta ad strategy is simpler than ever, and how to know if now’s the right time for you to jump in. Plus, we’re gearing up for our Meta Ads Sprint inside The Lounge on February 17th—so if y...

With all the talk of trade wars, tariffs, and economic shifts, it’s no wonder product-based business owners are feeling uneasy about what 2025 has in store. But here’s the deal—while we can’t predict every twist and turn, we can focus on what’s actually within our control. In this episode, I’m breaking down what you need to know, what to prepare for, and the key areas to focus on to keep your busi...

In this final episode of the four-week yearly planning series on the e-commerce badassery podcast, we're diving into my process for mapping out your goals and to-do list for the year ahead.    Our goal... do less to achieve more and avoid the overwhelm along the way! _______   Learn With Me Work with Me 1:1 https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help/ https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketi...

Feeling stuck when it comes to hitting your revenue goals? 🤔 You're not alone, friend. In this episode of the eCommerce Badassery Podcast, we’re diving into leveraging your data to make smarter, more strategic business decisions—without overcomplicating things. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to: Break down your yearly revenue goals into quarterly, monthly, and even weekly targets (wi...