
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
Jordan West
TL;DR: Secrets to Scaling Your E-commerce Brand Podcast
Hosted by Brand + Agency Owner Jordan West, delve into the essentials of e-commerce growth, including:
- Paid Advertising: Master the art of paid ads across platforms.
- Creative Strategy: Unlock innovative approaches to marketing.
- TikTok Shop & Ads: Explore the potential of TikTok for e-commerce.
- Facebook Ads: Leverage Facebook's vast network for your brand.
- Influencer Outreach: Harness the power of influencer marketing.
- Real Successes & Failures: Learn from real-life experiences and case studies.
- Industry Leader Insights: Gain wisdom from top figures in the e-commerce world.
Join us for invaluable advice and strategies to elevate your e-commerce store.
Welcome to "Secrets to Scaling Your E-commerce Brand," the podcast where we dive deep into the mechanics and strategies of growing your online store. I'm your host, Jordan West, a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the highs and lows of owning six e-commerce brands and leading a DTC marketing agency.
In this podcast, we're not just scratching the surface. We're dissecting the very core of what it takes to amplify your e-commerce store's revenue. From mastering paid ads and unravelling the mysteries of creative strategy to leveraging TikTok Shop and TikTok ads, Facebook ads, and beyond. I'll share the tactics that have propelled my businesses forward and the lessons learned from the pitfalls I've encountered along the way.
But that's not all. "Secrets to Scaling Your E-commerce Brand" is also about the voices of industry leaders who've made significant impacts in the e-commerce world. Join us as we talk to these pioneers, extracting valuable insights and actionable advice that you can apply directly to your business.
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur eager to make your mark or an established brand looking to break through to the next level, this podcast is your go-to resource for strategies that work. Join me, Jordan West, as we unlock the secrets to scaling your e-commerce brand, transforming challenges into opportunities, and visions into realities.
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Ep 195: Sealing Licensing Deals With Andrew Mikowski, Gilson Snow
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
05/06/21 • 29 min
Licensing is one of those difficult but worthwhile components for some businesses but can be difficult to know where to start.
In this episode, Andrew Mikowski of Gilson Snow sheds light on this topic and walks us through the process that they follow for licensing. Listen and Enjoy!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- The more that you connect to your customers, the more that they feel connected to the product.
- The first step is figuring out what kind of brand you want to work with.
- Research who is the best contact for licensing in that brand or company.
- Think of the customers first and what they want to see and everything comes after that.
- Keep addressing the problems you encounter head-on and good things are going to happen from it.
Book: The Holy Man by Susan Trott
https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Man-Susan-Trott/dp/1573225320
TODAY’S GUEST
Andrew Mikowski is the Chief Revenue Officer and partner at Gilson Snow.
Gilson Snow is one of the fastest-growing Skiboard Companies. It is an American snowboard and ski manufacturer based and is the largest producer of custom snowboards and skis.
Connect and learn more about Andrew and Gilson Snow here:
Website: https://gilsonsnow.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilsonsnow/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmikowski/
We love our podcast community and listeners so much so that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help click here:
https://mindfulmarketing.co/growthplan-apply
If you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!
https://mindfulmarketing.co/apply
The landscape of E-commerce is changing and what used to work may not be working (or working as well as it used to)! So.... join us in hearing from e-commerce experts (Ezra Firestone, Ryan Mckenzie and Sean Holladay to name a few) at the E-commerce Executives Virtual Roundtable Spring 2021 event on May 26, 2021!

Ep 173: CLV is The Ultimate KPI With Juliana Jackson From Omniconvert
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
03/17/21 • 32 min
The most successful businesses invest in growing a group of repeat customers over time. If you’re not familiar with CLV or Customer Lifetime Value, then this podcast will change the game for you. Listen closely as Juliana provides an excellent explanation of CLV and why it should be a top priority when making business decisions going forward. Enjoy!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- CLV metrics can be confusing, but understanding them will empower you to make the right choices.
- Not all of your customers are created. Focus on the ones that bring you consistent value.
- Monitor what really matters.
- Deliver value to every touchpoint of your customer’s journey.
- Find out which channels you are more profitable on and communicate with your customers the right way in all those channels.
TODAY’S GUEST
Juliana Jackson is the Chief Evangelist at Omniconvert, providing guidance and education that transforms Ecommerce brands through the implementation of Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) principles.
Learn more about Juliana and her company here:
Website: https://www.omniconvert.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theclvlady
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclvlady/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8y0lv64kErfQuLR0XWriQ
Clubhouse: @theclvlady
If you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand, click here:
https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-plan
If you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!
https://mindfulmarketing.co/apply
Want to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind

Ep 169: YouTube Ads Deep Dive with Brett Curry of OMG Commerce
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
03/09/21 • 35 min
Did you know that if you’re running video ads successfully on Facebook, you will likely have great success on Youtube as well?
In today’s episode, Brett Curry of OMG Commerce shares with us his expertise in the art and science of YouTube Ads for E-Commerce. While running one of the top Youtube ads agencies for eCommerce, Brett has seen a lot, and it shows in the episode. This episode is full of actionable insights and helpful strategies. Enjoy!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- If you are running video ads on Instagram and Facebook successfully, you can almost certainly do the same thing on YouTube.
- In creating a good YouTube ad, focus on the product, and let your personality shine through.
- 96% of the people that watch YT and consume YT ads do so with their sound on.
- If you tell Google you want views, it will give you views, but if you want people who will take action, Google will give you people who will likely take action.
TODAY’S GUEST
Brett Curry is an online marketer, eCommerce strategist, and speaker, but first and foremost, he's an entrepreneur. Brett's passion is helping eCommerce companies grow their businesses through creative marketing efforts. Brett is the author of the Ultimate Guide to Google Shopping published by Shopify and the Smart Google and YouTube Traffic Course creator in partnership with Ezra Firestone.
He is the Co-Founder and CEO of OMG Commerce. OMG Commerce is a digital marketing agency focused on Google Search Shopping in the YouTube ecosystem and Amazon ads ecosystem.
Learn more about Brett and his company here:
Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.curry2
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/
If you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand, click here:
https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-plan
If you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!
https://mindfulmarketing.co/apply
Want to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind

Ep 139: Holistic DTC Growth Strategy with Nick Lamothe, CMO of The Legends Brand
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
12/29/20 • 38 min
Eager to scale your paid ads but you don’t have a plan for retention and LTV? Pump the brakes and listen to this episode! Digital marketing veteran Nick Lamothe shares insights on what you need before scaling your campaign. Nick and Jordan also discuss some less common tactics for growing your brand including celebrity partnerships. This is a unique and exciting episode that sheds light on the wide range of tools to build momentum for your brand. Enjoy!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE
- Your connections are key, focus on building genuine relationships with your partners.
- ROAS isn’t everything. Look at LTV and what the time horizon is for the customer's next purchase.
- Build a post-purchase email sequence for first-time buyers!
- Secret to scaling: Test two new channels per month!
TODAY'S GUESTS
Nick Lamothe is the Chief Marketing Officer of The Legends Brand, a performance apparel developed and designed for modern athletes. Nick, the former marketing expert for Reebok and Adidas, also ran his own eCom agency that drove high-margin growth to direct-to-consumer brands of various sizes and industries.
Visit The Legends Brand at https://thelegendsbrand.com/
Follow them on Instagram: @legends
Connect with Nick on LinkedIn.
If you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand click here:
https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-plan
If you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!
https://mindfulmarketing.co/apply
Want to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind

Ep 124: E-Commerce and Environmental Activism with Rami Nasr and From The Ground Up
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
11/24/20 • 30 min
In today’s episode, Rami Nasr shares the series of events that lead to the founding of high performance sock brand From The Ground Up. Rami describes his journey from a 3 day hiking trip with the wrong pair of socks, to researching the top manufactures in the USA, to the motive for the beautiful designs that pay tribute to the mountains of the PNW. Now he spreads the word by sending free products to outdoorsy influencers and lets the quality speak for itself. From The Ground Up is now crushing the Brick and Mortar game with a range of retailers across Washington as well as enjoying a thriving E-Commerce business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- The best businesses come from personal pain points.
- Don’t be closed off to Brick and Mortar opportunities
- Activism and contribution are incredible brand boosters.
- Use pre-orders as a way to fund short term product pivots.
- Word of mouth and social media through brand ambassadors can be an effective low cost marketing strategy. Free product for content works!
- Listen to your customers and constantly improve your product based on feedback.
TODAY’S GUEST
Rami Nasr is the founder of From The Ground Up, he is a dynamic and innovative entrepreneur with extensive sales and marketing experience. From The Ground Up a brand specializing in high-quality merino wool socks durable enough for hiking, and stylish enough for everyday life. They partnered with Washington Trails Association, a local, Washington non-profit focused on preserving and maintaining the trails.
Find out more about From The Ground Up on LinkedIn or visit their website at https://www.ftgusocks.com.
Connect with Rami on LinkedIn.
If you want to learn more about the eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand click here:
https://mindfulmarketing.co/products/full-growth-plan
If you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!
https://mindfulmarketing.co/apply
Want to join a network of founders and executives who know your unique challenges in scaling your E-com brand from 7 to 8 figures? Apply to join our Ecom Executives Mastermind here: https://Mindfulmarketing.co/mastermind

Ep 428: Conversion Killer 4: Personalization With Jordan West
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
01/26/23 • 12 min
Personalized experiences keep customers highly engaged and boost their satisfaction with your brand. The customer insights that you get from these experiences will also help improve your future deals and offers.
In this episode, Jordan talks about personalization, how and where to personalize, and what moves the needle.
Listen and learn in this episode!
Key takeaways from this episode:
- One of the biggest ways to create an incredible offer is to call out a specific audience.
- Make sure that you are talking to these specific customers through your campaigns and offers.
- Twik reorganizes collection products and navigation into what their data shows will be the most likely to be purchased. The results are phenomenal.
- Retargeting people with the products that they saw is incredibly important. You don’t wanna just chuck your brand out there for them.
- Make sure that you also get in on the post-purchase side of things and personalize things there.
Get 5 Offers for 2 Products (10 in total) along with 10 highly engaging tried and true creatives, 30 captivating headlines, descriptions, and ad texts sent to you for only $99. Go to https://www.upgrowthcommerce.com/offer and order now - this offer is only available for a limited time.
Get the latest strategies, tips, and case studies sent to you weekly by signing up for the free Secrets to Scaling Newsletter. Also get first access to our Founder-Only Slack channel, our CMO Dashboard to plan out your marketing efforts and so. much. more.
‘Join the Beta:
https://www.secrets.upgrowthcommerce.com/
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Best of 2022 Part 3: ‘The Tok-ening’ Making TikTok Your #1 Revenue Driver with John Roman, BattlBox
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
02/03/23 • 29 min
Create awesome content and Tiktok will do the rest!
In this third of the three Best of 2022 series episodes, John Roman CEO of Battlbox talks about how TikTok became their number one traffic source and the anatomy of what’s working for them on this platform. He shares great tips on how to repurpose your usual videos on other social media platforms to Tik Tok-friendly content.
Listen and enjoy this episode!
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- Start with videos about your products and base them on what’s trending on the platform.
- TikTok's algorithm is smart enough to know what your content is and show it to the right audience.
- Shoot videos you use for other platforms in a way that you can chop and repurpose them as TikTok content.
- Mix up your videos with some comedy trends on TikTok.
- Try to post daily or 5-6 days a week.
- People aren't searching by hashtags, most users are staying on TikTok's FYP (For You Page) because TikTok does a great job curating it.
- Gaming the system is creating awesome content.
- When you see an opportunity to scale, go for it.
Today’s Guest:
John Roman is the CEO of Battlbox.
BattlBox provides subscriptions for outdoor survival gear packages.
Connect and learn more about John Roman and Battlbox here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-roman
Blog: https://www.onlinequeso.com
Website: https://www.battlbox.com
Get 5 Offers for 2 Products (10 in total) along with 10 highly engaging tried and true creatives, 30 captivating headlines, descriptions, and ad texts sent to you for only $99. Go to https://www.upgrowthcommerce.com/offer and order now - this offer is only available for a limited time.
Get the latest strategies, tips and case studies sent to you weekly by signing up for the free Secrets to Scaling Newsletter. Also, get first access to our Founder-Only Slack channel, our CMO Dashboard to plan out your marketing efforts and so. much. more.
‘Join the Beta:
https://www.secrets.upgrowthcommerce.com/

Ep 495: Major Celebrity Endorsements And Investors - Do They Actually Work? With Henry Murray, Waterdrop
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
11/01/23 • 27 min
Think outside the box for impactful activations. Take inspiration from their creativity and find unique ways to make a statement for your brand.
In this episode, Jordan West and Henry Murray, Co-Founder of Waterdrop discussed the importance of strategic partnerships and investments, which led them to an unforgettable activation in Times Square. They built a tennis court and had the privilege of playing a match with none other than Novak Djokovic, the tennis legend and an investor in Waterdrop. This publicity stunt not only brought awareness to their mission but also showcased their commitment to reducing single-use plastic bottles.
Listen and learn in this episode!
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Having a clear and impactful mission for your brand can attract major investors and celebrity endorsements.
- When expanding internationally, design your business and brand to be appealing and accessible to a global audience.
- Thoughtful and creative activations with influencers or celebrities can generate buzz and attention for your brand, but they require careful planning and resources.
- The impact of such activations can be measured through factors like website traffic, incrementality testing, and customer feedback.
- Leveraging the influence and status of celebrities can open doors and garner positive attention for your brand.
- Planning and preparation are key to ensuring the success and cost-effectiveness of big activations.
- Tracking and analyzing the impact of major activations can provide valuable insights for future marketing strategies.
Recommended App/Tool:
Fairing: https://fairing.co/
By the Numbers: https://www.bythenumbersapp.com/
Loyalty Lion: https://loyaltylion.com/
Recommended Podcast:
Lex Fridman: https://lexfridman.com/podcast/
Today’s Guest:
Henry Murray, Co-founder of Waterdrop is the visionary behind Waterdrop, a revolutionary product with a clear mission: eliminating prefilled beverages and plastic bottles from the world. In 2016, Henry and his team in Germany created Waterdrop, a small hydration cube that can be dropped into water. This innovative product is not only lightweight but also uses 98% less plastic, as it solely contains fruit and plant extracts. With this eco-friendly approach, Henry and his team were able to bypass traditional distribution channels and go direct to consumers, making water readily available and free.
Connect and learn more about Henry and Waterdrop:
Website: https://www.waterdrop.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-murray-00578a55/

Ep 527: Creating Mr. Beast Like Hype For Your E-Commerce Brand with Eric Autry and Craig Martens, Shared Sweeps
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
02/15/24 • 36 min
By focusing on personalized attention to a manageable number of clients, this concept ensures successful execution and paramount client satisfaction.
In this episode, Jordan West, Eric Autry and Craig Martens, bring new insights into giveaways reimagined. They delve into the success of personalized $100,000 giveaways tailored to specific audiences, discussing the strategic benefits for brands and the significant reactions they've received. From success stories and innovative approaches to the economic impact and networking strategies, this episode focuses on the transformative power of modern giveaways.
Listen and learn in this episode!
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Networking, timing, and understanding what works are key components in getting brands to participate in giveaways.
- Giveaways can create emotional connections and activate affiliates, leading to strategic marketing and business growth.
- Leveraging partnerships with other brands for shared giveaways can lead to mutually beneficial opportunities.
- Giveaway promotions should align with the target audience's interests to achieve the desired impact.
Today’s Guest:
Eric Autry is a passionate fintech and lending enthusiast who has a deep love for ecommerce and numbers. With experience in funding over 200 ecommerce companies at Wayflyer, he gained a strong understanding of profitability and finance in the industry.
Craig Martens began his career working with Richard, where they implemented traditional methods to grow their ecommerce channel. They saw relative success with affiliates, CRO, and landing pages. However, their business underwent a significant shift when they ventured into large Giveaway marketing. Despite the hurdles, Craig and his team adapted to the new approach and successfully navigated the legal and logistical aspects of running giveaways, ultimately transforming their business.
Connect and learn more about Craig, Eric and Shared Sweeps:
Website: https://sharedsweeps.com/
LinkedIn:
Craig Martens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmartens/
Eric Autry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-autry-72b346168/

Ep 241: The Operations Side of E-Commerce Business With Adam Hanin, Commerce12
Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand
09/28/21 • 21 min
We often talk about marketing, but the operations side of the business is equally important.
In this episode, Adam Hanin, Founder and Operating Partner of Commerce12, shares his extraordinary experience in his business during the pandemic, as well as operation efficiencies for E-Commerce businesses. Listen up, and let’s learn about business from another angle.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
- Running a website has a lot of different compartments and things that need to be addressed. You need to know what you are doing, and the cost structure involved to do it well.
- When you’re dealing with products with high turnover, it leads to more work.
- Any deal that you do must be mutually beneficial.
- There comes a time when all your experiences and skillsets accumulate, and you will be able to use all that to create something extraordinary.
- Everything is somewhat a path, and every day that you are going down that path, you are learning. Be ready for your moment because you don’t know when it’s going to happen.
TODAY’S GUEST
Adam Hanin Founder and Operating Partner of Commerce12.
Commerce12 is a company that creates innovative e-commerce solutions to scale clients’ businesses. They conceptualize inspired and brand-friendly websites, powerful direct response tactics, and ingenious marketing methods.
Connect and learn more about Adam and his company here:
Website: https://commerce12.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hanin-94756117/
We love our podcast community and listeners so much that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help, click here:
https://mindfulmarketing.co/growthplan-apply
If you've been paying attention and your brand is ready to GROW, apply now to be the one new brand we take on this month!
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The podcast is about Brand, Retail, E-Commerce, Dtc, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Ecommerce, Podcasts, Digital Marketing, Shopify and Business.
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The average episode length on Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand is 25 minutes.
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The first episode of Secrets To Scaling Your Ecommerce Brand was released on Sep 16, 2019.
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