The Ecom Show

With Daniel Budai

The Ecom Show is the official podcast of Budai Media hosted by Daniel Budai, our founder and CEO.

One of the longest-running and best digital marketing podcasts out there, the Ecom Show leans into great discussions with inspiring ecommerce folks—from small business owners to 9-figure giants,  ecommerce marketing experts, gurus, and more.

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Podcast Episodes

#196 Nabeel Ahmed From NAB Leather: Marketing Strategies For Homegrown Brands

With a commitment to supporting local craftsmen, using the finest materials and processes, and ethically sourced full-grain leathers, this homegrown brand is crafting a truly unique and timeless product that their customers can cherish for years to come. Join us in this episode as we discuss the founder’s passion for leather, the challenges of building a luxury homegrown brand, and the future of the industry.

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The Ecom Show #198 Parm and Tye From MuteMe: How this tech brand made its way from Kickstarter to Shark Tank

In this episode, we welcome Parm (CEO) and Tye, co-founders of MuteMe, a unique product that ensures your devices are muted, helping you focus and reduce stress. A Kickstarter success and Shark Tank feature, MuteMe has become a workplace essential at companies like Google and Amazon. We’ll discuss their journey, USPs, B2B/D2C strategies, Shark Tank impact, and crowdfunding tips.

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#197 Molly Pittman from Smart Marketer: An Expert?s Guide to Paid Advertising and Branding

Are you tired of gambling with your paid advertising and not seeing the results you want?

We?ve got one of the leading digital marketers and the CEO of Smart Marketer, Molly Pittman joining us today to show you how you can get more bang for your buck.

Molly’s journey from bartender to digital marketing leader is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Starting as an intern, she quickly rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Marketing at DigitalMarketer before co-founding Smart Marketer with Ezra Firestone. Today, Molly is a successful author, entrepreneur, podcaster with over five million downloads, and educator who has trained over 10,000 digital marketers.

Join Daniel and Molly in this insightful conversation as they discuss customer value velocity, ad-funnels, and more.

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#200 Scooter and Greg from Isospec Health: Uncovering the Global CBD Market

Our special guests for today are Greg Tyshynski and Scooter Vaughan.

The co-founders of Isospec Health, an extraordinary CBD brand revolutionizing the health and wellness industry. With operations spread across the US, Brazil, and Australia, Isospec Health is not only catering to B2B and B2C customers but also collaborating with governments to promote health and well-being. Join us in this episode to learn more about the intricacies of building and scaling a CBD brand.

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#193 Michael Jackness From Ecom Crew: Scaling Multiple Business Using Amazon FBA

We?ve got the king of all trades – Michael Jackness, here with us today to share with us his secret to successfully scaling 5 businesses. Join us in this episode to learn more about Michael?s e-commerce success stories, Amazon FBA strategies to grow your e-com brand, Digital marketing tips for e-commerce brands, Challenges of scaling a brand and how to overcome them and Emerging e-commerce trends such as AI.

With over 20+ years of experience under his belt, he is a true e-commerce expert who has sold tens of millions of dollars worth of products and hundreds of thousands of individual items. He co-created Ecom Crew, a thriving e-commerce community that provides invaluable insights through their active blog, and widely-successful podcast with over 500+ episodes.

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#191 Carlo Edoardo Ferraris From Rolling Square: The Secret To This Minimal Tech Company?s Design Success

Meet Rolling Square – a minimalist tech company that designs gadgets that solve your everyday tech issues. They’re the company behind the world?s smallest keychain power bank Tau, which has also been recognized by CES Innovator Awards 2021 for its sleek and functional design. oin us in this episode as we speak to the co-founder of the brand – Carlo Edoardo Ferraris, about everything from crowdfunding to innovative design.

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#192 Yong-Soo Chung from Urban EDC: How Urban EDC Stands Out in a Crowded Market of Everyday Carry Brands

Our guest today is Yong-Soo Chung, the man behind Urban EDC, the brand that creates viral everyday products.With a focus on design and aesthetics, they’ve managed to create a thriving community of 169k+ followers on Instagram. Join us in this episode as we discuss how this brand uses exclusive weekly social media gear drops, and other creative strategies to create buzz around their products.

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#189 Toby From Pony Jet: From Social Media to Sales: The Secrets of Pony Jet?s Viral Marketing Success

we?ve got Toby Gilbey, the founder of Pony Jet, here with us today to talk about the secrets to TikTok marketing. Pony Jet is a pet care brand that creates convenient spray-on shampoos for horses and dogs. With over 20,000 shining reviews, 2 million+ TikTok views, and over 20 million Instagram views, this brand has galloped its way to success and found its way into the hearts of the equestrian community in the short span of 2.5 years. Do you want to know something even more impressive? Founder Toby Gilbey has accomplished all of this at the tender age of 19.

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#187 Chelsea Berman From Blossom Media: Optimize Your Paid Social Media eCom Strategy

Our special guest today is social media expert, podcaster, and digital marketing coach Chelsea Berman, the founder of Blossom Media, an Australian digital marketing agency that works with e-commerce brands. Join us as Chelsea shares her wealth of knowledge and answers all of our burning questions about paid marketing and customer acquisition. In this episode, we’ll be diving into the latest social media trends, as well as discussing best practices to optimize your campaigns.

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#186 Jacob Ross From Pebble Post: How to Use Direct Mail to Stand Out, Connect, and Succeed

Is direct mail marketing dead? Find out with Jacob Ross, CEO of Pebble Post, a unique marketing platform that helps brands send targeted letters to their customers and earns them a 5-50x ROI on their ad spending. Jacob talks about How to create a successful direct mail campaign, including targeting, messaging, and design tips, Pebble Post?s data-driven approach to direct mail marketing and Examples of successful direct mail campaigns executed by Pebble Post

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#188 Cody Soodeen From Kara Water: This Brand Creates Water Out Of Thin Air

Founded by Cody Soodeen, Kara Water is the world?s first brand to create air-to-water dispensers with mineral-rich 9.2pH alkaline water. With just a simple plug-in, this product can produce up to 10 liters of pure, healthy, and great-tasting water every day. Their innovative and cutting-edge technology has raised over 1M+ Euros through Indiegogo, and garnered praise and recognition on The Today Show. Join us in this episode to learn more about the origins of this unique brand, and their journey to viral success.

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#185 Rick Cesari: Master The Art Of Direct Response Advertising

Our guest today is Rick Cesari, a seasoned e-commerce expert with more than three decades of experience in direct-to-consumer marketing. He’s the mastermind behind some of the most successful infomercial campaigns in history, and has worked with dozens of top brands like George Foreman Grill, Juiceman, Sonicare, OxiClean, Clarisonic, Rug Doctor, Momentus Golf, and GoPro. Apart from this, Rick has also successfully authored two very insightful e-commerce books. In this episode, we’ll be talking to Rick about his proven strategies for building successful ecommerce brands and driving sales.

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#183 Xi-Huang From Comfort Space Co: From Campus To Start-Up Turning Ideas Into Reality

We’re thrilled to welcome Xi Huang, the co-founder of Comfort Space Co, to The Ecom Show. Comfort Space Co is an innovative start-up that invented the world?s first cushion designed to help you lie on your stomach. we discuss Xi Huang?s inspiration and journey behind designing the Prone Cushion, along with the challenges and opportunities that come with being a young entrepreneur in college.

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#182 Russell Alexeev From Diskko: How Diskko Turns Influencers Into Entrepreneurs

Russell Alexeev, the co-founder of Diskko, joins The Ecom Show. Diskko is a brand launchpad that helps influencers create their own merchandise. Russell and his partners provide influencers with the product development and logistical support they need to hit the ground running with their own custom apparel brand. In this episode, Russell shares the story of how he started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 12 and the behind-the-scenes of running a brand launchpad for influencers.

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#181 David from Madison Style: Madison Style?s Evolution From Luxury Boutique to In-House Luxury Brand

Joining us today is the man who introduced US customers to the world of luxury fashion – David Assil. Today’s episode is all about how David swiftly transformed from luxury retail to in-house manufacturing and direct-to-consumer sales.

Join David and Daniel as they discuss how this shift has helped Madison Style maintain greater control over their products and offer customers a more personalized experience. The challenges of navigating the ever-changing landscape of fashion, and the precision and foresight that goes into building a luxury fashion brand.

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