Thursday Feb 10, 2022
102. [BIZ BITE] I Hate Pop-Up Forms, Do I Have to Use One on My eCommerce Website?
eCommerce Badassery
Ready to grow your product-based eCommerce business without burning out? The eCommerce Badassery Podcast delivers real-world strategies to boost product sales, grow your online store, master email marketing, and build a thriving, profitable eCommerce business.
Jessica Totillo Coster, a 25+ year retail veteran and manager of a 7-figure eCommerce business, shares actionable steps and strategies to grow the traffic, sales, and profit in your online retail store.
After building her multi-six figure brick + mortar clothing boutique and working with the top experts in SEO, Web Development, Email, and Digital Marketing, she’s spilling all the secrets like the straight-talking no bullsh*t New Yorker she is.
Every Tuesday, hear from Jessica and the occasional guest to learn what it takes to take your eCommerce business to the next level. Each episode is delivered workshop-style and packed full of actionable takeaways that you can implement in your business right away.
WHAT WE’LL COVER ON THE ECOMMERCE BADASSERY PODCAST:
- Email Marketing Strategies for eCommerce Businesses
- Social Media Strategies for product-based businesses to attract new customers
- Technical training for eCommerce industry platforms like Shopify + Klaviyo
- Social Media and Email Marketing Content ideas for product-based business owners
- Stories from other eCommerce business owners who started at their kitchen tables to build multi-7-figure eCommerce businesses
- Guest experts to share the latest strategies for marketing your eCommerce business
- The latest Shopify Apps, AI marketing tools, and software to help you run your eCommerce business
- How to use data to make educated decisions in your business and how to determine YOUR best next steps
- How to increase conversion and average order value on your eCommerce website
- How to do SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for eCommerce websites
- and a whole lot more!
If you’re ready to step into your role as the CEO of your eCommerce business with actionable steps and strategies and enjoy a little tough love to get things done, you’re in the right place.
WANT MORE SUPPORT GROWING YOUR PRODUCT-BASED BUSINESS?
Check out Jessica’s courses and programs at eCommerceBadassery.com, including:
- Email Badassery: Create a high-converting email automation system & make money while you sleep
- SEO Badassery: Get found online and drive organic traffic without spending money on ads or time on social
- Shopify Badassery: Master your Shopify store and backend
- The Lounge Membership: Access ongoing marketing & paid ad support. Includes live coaching.
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Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
How do you know when your automated email flows need an update? It’s easy to set and forget things like your Welcome Email Series and your Cart Abandonment Series, but every now and then it pays to review your email marketing automations to see if they still fit with your business goals and continue to make you money on autopilot.
Today we’re talking through some of the things you should consider when figuring out whether you need to update your automated emails.
What You’ll Learn
The key things you should consider before you update your automatic emails
How to turn your objections into purchases—on autopilot!
The key metrics you should know before you update your email flows
The different automated eCommerce email flows and how to improve their performance
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http://eCommerceBadassery.com/101
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Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing
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Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Not sure if you should upgrade to Shopify 2.0? In today's BIZ BITE, I'm sharing what makes Shopify 2.0 different and how to use the new features with a few different use cases so you can decide if an upgrade makes sense for you and your business.
Episodes Mentioned
54. Smashing Glass Ceilings & Growing through Social with Megan Tellez of Glass Ladder & Co.
http://ecommercebadassery.com/54
67. Big Changes Coming To Shopify - Online Store 2.0 & What it Means for Merchants
http://ecommercebadassery.com/67
Links Mentioned
Megan's Website
http://glassladderco.com/discount/badass
Shopify 2.0 Walkthrough Video
http://eCommerceBadassery.com/100
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http://ecommercebadassery.com/100
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Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing
eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help
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Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
When should you move to a bigger warehouse space?
When should you start hiring a team?
How do you build a team of people who WANT to work hard for you?
Today's guest, Brian Burke is ready to answer all those questions for you.
He is the founder of SellYourMac.com an Inc 5,000 company that has paid out $40 million to Apple users and is one of the world's largest purchasers of used Apple products. And I know you're thinking, why are we talking about buying and selling Apple products? Because when it comes to scaling, it doesn't matter what you sell...
Keeping your customers happy, growing a team that works their butt off for you while still being able to pick your kids up from school, and giving back to your community doesn't happen without some smart strategies.
In this episode, Brian shares what he credits most of his success of building the number one ranked apple trade-in business in a very crowded market.
Why moving from the basement of his first house into a real warehouse was a game-changer for his business. And no, it's not what you think. And why he still runs this business, even though he doesn't have to
Links Mentioned
https://sellyourmac.com/
https://textexpander.com/
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Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing
eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Sick of your existing theme; feel like it's time for an upgrade? In this week's Biz Bite episode I'm sharing my favorite Shopify theme and the things you should consider before purchasing your next theme.
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Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Looking to expand the functionality of your Shopify store but not sure what app to use? In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite Shopify apps for common requests from online store owners.
I’m sharing my favorite Shopify apps for:
Quizzes, Product Reviews, Product Bundles, Subscriptions, Additional Discounts, Rewards and Referrals, Cross-Sells, Email Marketing, and even how to jazz up your Shopify Notification emails.
Plus, if you’re ever looking for a Shopify developer, I’m sharing two resources where you can get quick support from someone for a reasonable price without the usual retainer required from bigger agencies!
If you want to hear my must-have tools for the backend of your business to create systems and smooth operations, check out episode 96.
What You’ll Learn
Which features you need an app for vs. those that may just require a theme upgrade
The apps I have personally used and love for specific features + functionalities
Tools you may not even realize you need and the best apps available on Shopify
Episodes Mentioned
Must-Have Tools for Your eCommerce Business
http://ecommercebadassery.com/96
The Magic of Referral Marketing + How to Do it Right with Referral Candy
http://ecommercebadassery.com/80
Shopify Online Store 2.0 + What it Means for Merchants
http://ecommercebadassery.com/67
Links Mentioned
Klaviyo Email + Back-in-Stock*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/klaviyo
Gorgias*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/gorgias
Pre-Hook Quiz Platform: https://apps.shopify.com/quiz-funnel
Gatsby Influencer Discovery Platform: http://gatsby.ai
Selly Cross-Sells + Bundles: https://apps.shopify.com/selly
Reconvert Cross-Sells: https://apps.shopify.com/reconvert-upsell-cross-sell
Back-in-Stock: https://apps.shopify.com/back-in-stock
Smart Search + Filter by Searchanise: https://apps.shopify.com/searchanise
Product Search + Filter by Boost: https://apps.shopify.com/product-filter-search
Native Subscriptions: https://apps.shopify.com/native-subscriptions
Appstle Subscriptions: https://apps.shopify.com/subscriptions-by-appstle
Recharge Subscriptions: http://ecommercebadassery.com/recharge
Infinite Options by Shop Pad: https://apps.shopify.com/custom-options
Bundle Builder: https://apps.shopify.com/bundlebuilder
Bundles by Gazebo: https://apps.shopify.com/bundles
Ultimate Special Offers: https://apps.shopify.com/special-offers
Afterpay*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/afterpay
Sezzle: https://sezzle.com/
Orderly Emails: https://apps.shopify.com/email-templates
Spently: https://apps.shopify.com/spently
Free Shipping Bar: https://apps.shopify.com/free-shipping-bar
Stamped*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/stamped
Smile: https://apps.shopify.com/smile-io
Yotpo: https://apps.shopify.com/yotpo-social-reviews
Referral Candy*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/candy
Shopify Developers:
Store Tasker: https://www.storetasker.com/
Hey Carson: https://www.heycarson.com/
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http://eCommerceBadassery.com/97
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Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Welcome to a brand new series here on the eCommerce Badassery Podcast! Every Thursday I'll share. a quick and dirty episode answering ONE frequently asked question from eCommerce entrepreneurs JUST LIKE YOU!
No intro or outro, and no fluff. Just a quick answer to a quick question.
All of our Thursday Biz Bite episodes will be marked with [BIZ BITE] in the episode title so you can easily locate them. Perfect if you're trying to find a tool I mentioned once in some other episode that you can't remember or some trending strategy that you're not sure you should try.
Our regular Tuesday episodes will still be as jam-packed and actionable as ever, this is just one more way for you to get answers to your most burning questions.
Feel free to submit questions at any time on Instagram or in the eCommerce Badassery Facebook Group that you'd love answered in a quick short-form format.
FREE Resource Library
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http://ecommercebadassery.com/freestuff
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Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business?
Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands.
https://ecommercebadassery.com/klaviyo
Work With Me
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Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing
eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
What’s better than having a successful eCommerce business? Having a successful eCommerce business that runs like a well-oiled machine instead of you into the ground.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my FAVORITE tools to help you set up and manage kick-ass processes in your eCommerce business. From customer service platforms, and social media schedulers, to sales tax management and almost everything in between. Tune in to hear what you need, the best options for your business, and scroll down for direct links to all my favorite platforms.
What You’ll Learn
What tools you need even if you’re just getting started
The perfect platforms for when you’re starting to scale and need more support for your biz
Why investing in these before you think you’ll need them will save your sanity in the long run
Episodes Mentioned
All the Google Tools for eCommerce
http://ecommercebadassery.com/17
Flodesk for eCommerce Should You Use it?
http://ecommercebadassery.com/81
Customer Reviews: Everything you need to know about collecting & leveraging social proof
http://ecommercebadassery.com/16
Are You Properly Charging Sales Tax in Your eCommerce Business?
http://ecommercebadassery.com/36
Links Mentioned
Klaviyo*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/klaviyo
Gorgias*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/gorgias
Katana*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/katana
Shipstation*: https://ecommercebadassery.com/shipstation
Planoly*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/planoly
TaxJar*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/taxjar
Stamped*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/stamped
Route Shipping Insurance*: http://ecommercebadassery.com/route
Shopify: http://Shopify.com
Later: https://later.com/
Sprout Social: https://sproutsocial.com/
Smarter Queue: https://smarterqueue.com/
Last Pass: https://lastpass.com/
Loom: https://loom.com/
Google Analytics: https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/
Google Search Console: https://search.google.com/search-console/about
Read the Full Transcript
http://eCommerceBadassery.com/95
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Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business?
Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands.
Work With Me
Interested in getting my brain focused on YOUR business? Learn more about my services…
Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing
eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help
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Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
How do I get more traffic and sales for my eCommerce business? If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re in exactly the right place!
Jessica Totillo Coster, a 20+ year retail veteran and manager of a 7-figure eCommerce business, shares actionable steps and strategies to grow your online store.
After building her multi-six figure brick + mortar boutique and working with the top experts in SEO, Web Development, Email, and Digital Marketing, she’s spilling all the secrets like the straight-talking no bullsh*t New Yorker she is.
Each week, hear from Jessica and the occasional guest to learn what it takes to take your eCommerce business to the next level.
FREE Resource Library
Every freebie I’ve created to help you grow the traffic, sales, and profit in your eCommerce Business, all in one place!
http://ecommercebadassery.com/freestuff
Want More Badassery?
Join the eCommerce Badassery Facebook Group and connect with other eCommerce entrepreneurs just like you!
http://ecommercebadassery.com/facebook
Let’s connect on Instagram @ecommercebadassery
https://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery
Ready to Level Up Your Email Marketing & eCommerce Business?
Try the Klaviyo Email Marketing Platform - Built specifically for eCommerce, serving entrepreneurs, and iconic brands.
https://ecommercebadassery.com/klaviyo
Work With Me
Interested in getting my brain focused on YOUR business? Learn more about my services…
Email Marketing Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing
eCommerce Help: https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help
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