Claus Lauter
Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales Podcast
If you sell online, run a DTC brand, or plan to launch an online store — we break down the sales and marketing strategies top ecommerce brands use to grow fast. Every week we interview top ecommerce and marketing experts who share what’s working best to sell on Amazon, Shopify, and beyond, with insights on apps, MarTech, DTC, B2B, social media, paid ads, AI, dropshipping, and more. You'll learn how successful ecommerce operators and marketers think, test, and scale — and get insider marketing and sales tactics to grow revenue faster. We focus on the tools and techniques that actually move t...
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Claus Lauter
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
How to Solve the Sizing Issue in Fashion E-commerce — Gulnaz K | Why Sizing is a Challenge in Fashion E-commerce, Why Returns Hurt Fashion Sustainability, How Size Tips Boost Customer Satisfaction, How Proper Sizing Lowers Returns (#342) 01.10.2024 25:08
In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the crucial issue of sizing in fashion ecommerce and explore innovative solutions to reduce returns and boost sales. Our guest, Gulnaz K., founder of EasySize.me, shares her expertise on solving the sizing dilemma. With nearly 15 years of experience in tech and a master's degree in strategic marketing, Gulnaz brings a unique perspective on the int...
Thriving in the AI Era: A Guide to Future-Proofing Your Career — Michael Walker | Why AI Gives Professionals a Competitive Edge, How AI Drives Creativity and Innovation, AI Examples Improving Ecommerce Productivity, Why You Need AI Agents (#341) 23.09.2024 23:12
In this episode of the podcast, we explore practical tips for learning to work alongside AI, a crucial skill in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Joining me on the show today is Michael Walker, the Chief Marketing Officer at smythos.com. He shares insights on integrating AI into various workflows and enhancing productivity. Join us as we delve into strategies that empower professionals to t...
Forget Marketing! How to Build a Brand Through Operational Excellence — Mo Afshar | Why Brands Prioritize Operations Over Marketing, Common Operational Mistakes eCommerce Businesses Make as They Scale, How AI is Revolutionizing eCommerce Operations (#340) 16.09.2024 25:31
In this episode, we explore why modern eCommerce brands are focusing more on operational success than marketing. Joining the discussion is Mo Afshar, CEO and Co-founder of Pipe17com. Mo shares insights on how operational efficiency is key to scaling a business and maintaining customer satisfaction, as well as how automation and AI are transforming order operations for online merchants. Tune in to...
The Most Important Tool to Deliver a Quality Ecommerce Experience: Search On Your Store — Arv Natarajan | Why Search Quality is Key for Ecommerce, How Product Data Affects Search, What Businesses Gain from Advanced Search (#339) 10.09.2024 24:39
In this podcast episode, we explore one of the most crucial tools for a successful eCommerce experience: your store’s search function. Joining us is Arv Natarajan, Director of Product at GroupBy Inc. Arv shares his insights on improving search capabilities to enhance customer satisfaction and conversion rates. We discuss data catalog quality, the role of AI in search engines, and how to optimize m...
How Top Shopify Stores Optimize for More Sales: 4 Must-Know Conversion Principles — Claus Lauter | Why Conversion Optimization Matters for Ecommerce, The Four Key CRO Principles, Why Simplifying Content Boosts Conversions, How to Improve UX (#338) 05.09.2024 14:45
In this podcast episode, I (your host, Claus Lauter) share the 4 Conversion Rate Optimization principles you need to know to optimize your store for more sales and revenue. Download your copy of the Conversion Rate Optimization Handbook. Instant download here: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/conversion-optimization-handbook/ Topics discussed in this episode: Why conversion rate optimization is...
How to Drive Organic Traffic in an AI World — Mike Simmons | How Focused SEO Can Quickly Boost New Stores, How to Use Keywords In Product Titles, Why a Long-term SEO Approach Works Best, How to Optimize Category Pages with Keywords (#337) 04.09.2024 31:45
In this podcast episode, we explore how to drive organic traffic in an AI-driven world. Joining us is Mike Simmons, the owner of Plugin Useful. Mike shares his journey from software engineer to successful entrepreneur, leading a health tech company to significant growth before focusing on empowering Shopify entrepreneurs. Mike dives into the essentials of SEO, offering practical tips and insight...
Shopify Sellers Beware! The 3 Email Strategies You REALLY Need — Sergey Sapelnyk | Importance of Mobile-friendly Emails for DTC Brands, Structuring Emails for Mobile Readability, Crafting Clear and Effective CTA's, Optimal Email Frequency (#336) 28.08.2024 23:07
In this episode, we discuss how to boost your store’s revenue with effective email marketing strategies. Joining us is Sergey Sapelnyk, Co-owner of bedfordmarketing.co and founder of two successful eCommerce brands, Society Socks and Pearly Drinks. Sergey shares actionable tips on optimizing your email campaigns, improving mobile responsiveness, and increasing customer engagement. Whether you’re...
What Happens If You Automate Your Marketing? Watch This — Emily & Alan Braithwaite | How To Start with Email Automation, What Information to Collect When Building an Email List, What KPI's Measure Email Success, How A/B Testing Improves Emails (#335) 27.08.2024 35:47
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to automate your marketing and take control of your online ecosystem. We explore the impact of automation on marketing efficiency. Our featured guests on the show are Emily and Alan Braithwaite from yellowtuxedo.co.uk Topics discussed in this episode: How to get started with email marketing automation for ecommerce beginners Why email marketing should be...
The Crazy New Way to Capture Emails — Adam Robinson | The Ideal Timing for Black Friday Email Campaigns, How to Warm Up New Subscribers Before Black Friday, How to Safely Integrate New Email Addresses into Your List, How to Prevent Duplicate Emails (#334) 21.08.2024 28:12
In this episode, we explore email marketing strategies for e-commerce, focusing on Black Friday preparations. Our guest, Adam Robinson, CEO of retention.com, discusses the impact of Apple's privacy changes on Facebook ads and email remarketing. He explains how to overcome challenges like Klaviyo’s reduced cookie tracking window by using innovative methods to capture email addresses from websi...
Why Google Ads Are More Profitable Than You Think — Shri Kanase | Why Google Ads Beats Facebook for Ecommerce, How Testing, Profitability, Scaling Works, Misconceptions That Block Google Ads Growth, How to Fix Weak Google Ads Accounts (#333) 19.08.2024 34:37
In this episode, we dive deep into strategies for mastering Google Ads for eCommerce stores. Our guest is Shri Kanase, founder of YoruMarketing.com and a Google Ads expert with over 7 years of experience. Shri shares insights on common misconceptions about Google Ads, the differences between shopping campaigns and performance max, and his systematic TPS (Testing, Profitability, Scaling) approach....
Boost Revenue with These Proven Cross-Sell Tactics — Varun Kundra | How Personalization Drives Upsell Success, Why Cross-selling and Upselling Boost AOV, Why Post-purchase Offers Leverage the "Dopamine Kick", What are Entry Points for Upselling (#332) 14.08.2024 17:50
In this episode, we dive into strategies for boosting your online store’s average order value (AOV) through effective cross-selling. Joining the conversation is Varun Kundra, Co-founder of AfterSell.com, a Shopify app used by over 20,000 brands for upselling and cross-selling. Varun shares insights on consumer psychology, personalization, and how merchants can seamlessly integrate third-party offe...
How BattlBox Cracked the Short-Form Video Secret for Sales Success — John Roman | Making Short-form Videos for TikTok, Ig, YouTube, AI Tools for Content Creation and Editing, Why a Human Face Sells More Products, Why Diversifying Content is Crucial (#331) 12.08.2024 30:41
In this episode of the eCommerce Coffee Break podcast, we dive into the world of short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Our guest is John Roman, CEO of BattlBox.com, who shares his journey from B2B sales to e-commerce success. John reveals how BattlBox leveraged video marketing to grow their brand, starting with long-form YouTube content and evolving into a power...
What is Outdated in Shopify Marketing and What to Use Instead — Brandon Amoroso | Why Shopify Apps are Crucial, What Influences Tech Stack Choices, Why Fewer Apps Boost Performance, How Retention Strategies Work, Why Direct Mail is Back (#330) 07.08.2024 27:11
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break podcast, we explore the Shopify marketing ecosystem with Brandon Amoroso, founder and president of electriq marketing. A Forbes 30 under 30 alum, Brandon shares insights on customer retention, e-commerce tech stacks, and the challenges of selling alcohol online. We discuss streamlining Shopify apps, boosting customer lifetime value, and how Brandon&a...
Struggling With Data Overload? This Fixes Your Ecom Analytics — Outi Karppanen | Winning Data-led Strategies for Ecom Growth, Why Prioritize the Right Data for Ecommerce, Common Marketing Data Mistakes, Strategies for Data-driven Marketing (#329) 05.08.2024 24:21
In this episode of the eCommerce Coffee Break podcast, we dive into winning data strategies for e-commerce growth. Our guest is Outi Karppanen, the lead marketing analytics strategist at Supermetrics.com. Outi shares her expertise on navigating the increasingly complex marketing analytics landscape, discussing how to make smart choices with data, handle privacy concerns, and optimize marketing eff...
Where Do Top-performing Shopify Merchants Optimize?- Darin Archer | Why Site Speed is Crucial for Ecommerce Success, What Common Issues Slow Down Ecommerce Sites, What Strategies Boost Shopify Store Speed (#328) 31.07.2024 30:13
In this episode, we explore the critical impact of site speed on Shopify stores. Our guest, Darin Archer, Vice President of Product Strategy at Yottaa.com, shares expert insights on optimizing ecommerce sites for better performance. Learn why speed matters, what slows down your store, and how to boost conversions through improved loading times. Discover actionable strategies to enhance your Shopif...
Why Most Shopify Stores Fail at Conversion Optimization (And How to Fix It) — Marta Rogach | How Customer Behavior Boosts Conversions, Why Mobile Optimization Matters, Why personalization increases sales, How A/B Testing Improves UX (#327) 30.07.2024 22:37
In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break podcast, we explore conversion rate optimization (CRO) with a fresh perspective. Our guest, Marta Rogach, Business Development Lead at Plerdy, introduces an all-in-one tool that provides actionable insights into user behavior on e-commerce websites. Marta explains how Plerdy's solution helps store owners understand customer interactions, identify...
Ecommerce Expert Explains Why Conversions Are So Hard — Yuxin Zhu | The Importance of Conversion Rate Optimization, Consistent Brand Storytelling Strategies, How to use Landing Pages to Build Trust, Landing Pages Vs. Product Pages (#326) 29.07.2024 27:54
On this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast, Yuxin Zhu, CEO and Co-Founder of Replo at replo.app, reveals powerful tips for optimizing your ecommerce website for conversions. Yuxin discusses the importance of user experience, compelling content, A/B testing, and data analytics. He emphasizes the need for clear navigation, fast loading times, mobile optimization, and trust signals like cu...
Ecommerce Summer School: Loyalty Programs a WASTE? Not if You Do THIS! — Hemant Purswani | Why Loyalty Programs Matter Now, How to Promote Your Loyalty Program, Dynamic Points Redemption: A Game-changer, VIP Tiers: Boosting Customer Engagement (#325) 24.07.2024 22:48
In this episode, we discuss customer retention strategies that are revolutionizing the loyalty and rewards space. Our guest on the show is Hemant Purswani, Co-founder, and CTO at appstle.com. Topics discussed in this episode: Why loyalty programs are crucial for customer retention in times of economic uncertainty How integrating loyalty with subscription and membership programs creates a seamless...
Ecommerce Summer School: Discounts Killing Your Business? Do This Instead — Fiona Stevens | Why Rewards Beat Discounts, Why Loyalty Programs are more than Points, How To Design Loyalty Programs, What Incentives Work Best (#324) 23.07.2024 20:05
In this podcast episode, we dive into strategies to increase the number of returning customers, boost customer lifetime value, and decrease churn rates. We explore why rewards can be more effective than discounts, how loyalty programs offer more than just points, and what alternative incentives work well in loyalty programs. Tune in to learn how to design an effective loyalty program that goes bey...
Ecommerce Summer School: 5 Loyalty Program HACKS to Boost Sales FOREVER! — Dastan Chikeev | Why Merchants make Loyalty Program Mistakes, Common Loyalty Program Pitfalls, Why Creativity sets Loyalty Programs Apart, How Email Marketing Boosts Loyalty (#323) 22.07.2024 25:18
In this podcast episode of our Ecommerce Summer School, we discuss why Loyalty Programs backfire and how to fix it. Our featured guest on the show is Dastan Chikeev, Content Team Lead at growave.io. Topics discussed in this episode: What factors contribute to a successful loyalty program, including analytics, customization, and active communication How micro-engagements like social media inter...
23 Years of Digital Marketing Advice For You — Claus Lauter | How to Accelerate Business Growth, How to Overcome Business Challenges, How does Asynchronous Coaching Work, How to Get Actionable Video Feedback, Why Join a Private Community 17.07.2024 10:20
Are you trapped in the 9-to-5 grind, dreaming of a life fueled by passion and purpose? Are you ready to break free from the corporate cage and build a thriving online business? If the idea of creating a sustainable income while living life on your own terms excites you, then this episode is your escape plan. Join us as we dive deep into the challenges faced by countless 9-to-5ers, side hustlers, a...
How To Unlock 8-figure Growth: 4 Crucial KPI's Revealed — Leonardo Caracas | How to Tell if a Business can Scale, Why Product-market Fit Matters Before Scaling, How the Repurchase Rate Shows Growth Potential, Why Optimize Finances before Scaling 16.07.2024 28:16
In this podcast episode, we discuss why growth brings different challenges at various revenue stages and what areas are most affected when scaling an e-commerce company. Our featured guest on the show is Leonardo Caracas, managing partner at jumpventures.co. Topics discussed in this episode: Why product market fit is crucial before scaling: Reviews and customer feedback indicate if you've a...
How to Use AI to Master Paid Media — Drew Smith | Why Paid Media is Hard for Retailers, How to Switch From Manual to AI-driven Campaigns, Google's AI Shift and its Effect on Paid Media, Why Google’s Performance Max is Hard to Manage (#320) 15.07.2024 28:00
In this podcast episode, we discuss the challenges that retailers face today with paid media and how you can adopt AI technologies to successfully manage paid media. Our featured guest on the show is Drew Smith, Co-Founder at upp.ai. Topics discussed in this episode: Why retailers face significant challenges in managing paid media campaigns across multiple evolving platforms How the shift to AI...
Why You Can't Scale with Just Shopify (Do This Instead) — Adam Shaffer | How Shopify and Amazon Work Together in an Ecommerce Strategy, How Amazon's High Traffic Helps Shopify Sellers, How Brands Manage and Benefit from Both Amazon and Shopify 10.07.2024 31:14
In this episode, we reveal the ultimate blueprint for doubling your online sales. Discover how savvy entrepreneurs are leveraging the power of Shopify and Amazon to create unstoppable multichannel empires. Our featured guest on the show is Adam Shaffer, President at phelpsunited.com Topics discussed in this episode: Why Shopify and Amazon have become a good match for e-commerce businesses How u...
CMO Reveals: The Real eCommerce Design Problems Business Owners Face — Jess Holland | Challenges Ecommerce Brands Face with Fast Marketing, Why Simple Design Outperforms Complex Visuals, How to Combine Branding and Copy Effectively (#319) 08.07.2024 22:54
In this podcast episode, we discuss the eCommerce design problems business owners really face and how to solve these challenges. Our featured guest on the show is Jess Holland, Co-Founder and CMO at cornerstory.io. Topics discussed in this episode: Why simple and minimalist design often outperforms complex or overly creative visuals in e-commerce marketing How understanding the root causes of cus...
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