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Chew on This - Digestable DTC Content
Chew on This - Digestable DTC Content
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Chew on This - Digestable DTC Content
The ultimate podcast tailor-made for DTC founders seeking practical insights to elevate their business game. In each episode, we serve up bite-sized, digestible content loaded with actionable tips, strategies, and success stories. Whether you’re navigating the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, mastering customer acquisition, or fine-tuning your brand strategy, ‘Chew on This’ has got you covered. Hit play and let’s chew on the essential ingredients for DTC success together.
The ultimate podcast tailor-made for DTC founders seeking practical insights to elevate their business game. In each episode, we serve up bite-sized, digestible content loaded with actionable tips, strategies, and success stories. Whether you’re navigating the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, mastering customer acquisition, or fine-tuning your brand strategy, ‘Chew on This’ has got you covered. Hit play and let’s chew on the essential ingredients for DTC success together.
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Instant helps brands unlock millions in incremental revenue by turning opted-in shoppers into loyal customers. Start supercharging retention today 👉 bit.ly/chewxinstant
Instant helps brands unlock millions in incremental revenue by turning opted-in shoppers into loyal customers. Start supercharging retention today 👉 bit.ly/chewxinstant
Instant helps brands unlock millions in incremental revenue by turning opted-in shoppers into loyal customers. Start supercharging retention today 👉 bit.ly/chewxinstant
Instant helps brands unlock millions in incremental revenue by turning opted-in shoppers into loyal customers. Start supercharging retention today 👉 bit.ly/chewxinstant
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🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands. 🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands. 🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/💪 Authenticity is Key: RP Strength’s success stems from embracing authenticity and showcasing the founders’ personalities, creating engaging and educational content that resonates with their audience.📈 YouTube as a Growth Engine: YouTube has become RP Strength’s primary organic growth driver, surpassing Instagram in terms of brand awareness and lead generation.🗣️ Social Proof is Crucial: While the use of before-and-after photos has diminished, RP Strength continues to leverage social proof via reviews, testimonials from athletes, and their growing subscriber base.🎯 Strategic Content & Paid Ads: RP Strength uses a blended approach, utilizing organic YouTube content for top-of-funnel awareness and paid ads for targeted retargeting and bottom-of-funnel conversions.📱 App Development & Retention: Continuous product development, based on user feedback and addressing friction points within the app, is critical for retaining customers and building lifetime value.0:00 - Intro1:24 - RP Strength3:08 - Building audience trust6:15 - Marketing strategies and social proof10:01 - Shift to pay-to-play12:29 - Enhancing engagement on YouTube14:09 - Branding impact on audience growth17:10 - Collaboration with competitors19:33 - Customer retention and upselling strategies24:07 - Product development through customer engagement24:48 - Impact of simplicity on customer retention25:41 - User experience in app development27:09 - Evolution of content creation and community engagement30:28 - Genius Shot32:01 - Building a fitness ecosystem36:03 - Hypertrophy and its relevance in marketing39:02 - Maintaining virality in marketing strategies41:12 - Focusing on core offerings for success43:36 - Money-back guarantee to build customer trust47:04 - Active user engagement as a key performance indicator48:24 - Final chewFollow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and to see our exclusive merch check outhttps://chewonthis.io/Ron Shah - https://twitter.com/obviceoAsh Melwani - https://twitter.com/ashvinmelwaniChew On This - https://twitter.com/chewonthisdtc
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/🍻 Building BERO with Tom Holland: CEO of Bero, John Herman, details the collaborative process with Tom Holland, highlighting their mutual respect, trust, and shared vision for the brand, despite Holland’s demanding film schedule. Communication and alignment on key decisions were crucial.🎯 Strategic Retail Partnerships: John describes how BERO secured placement in major retailers like Target, emphasizing the importance of a compelling brand story, operational capabilities, and Tom Holland’s authentic connection to the product.📈 Launch Week Success and Beyond: John covers the excitement and challenges of BERO’s launch week, highlighting the importance of having a solid team and a well-defined post-launch business strategy.🗣️ Marketing and Messaging: John discusses BERO’s marketing strategy, which balances leveraging Tom Holland’s celebrity status with a focus on brand lifestyle and inclusivity, aiming to build a brand that can stand on its own.💡 Key Advice for Founders: John offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of asking for what you need, even if it seems unreasonable, and having a long-term vision for the business.0:00 - Intro1:47 - John Herman's background3:31 - Challenges of growth and innovation in the beverage industry5:40 - John's journey starting a beverage brand6:37 - Building a beverage brand in a competitive market8:19 - Creating a high-quality product that tastes like beer10:02 - Customer retention and driving revenue through upsells14:01 - Impact of celebrity influence17:54 - BERO launch week22:21 - Pressure and expectations following product launch22:51 - Launching regionally in the beverage market23:10 - Teamwork and connections in marketing25:10 - Planning for the brand's launch week26:09 - Long-term vision and sustainable growth28:07 - Storytelling in brand marketing30:02 - Settling for shelf space without a solid launch plan31:05 - Consumer feedback for product improvement33:10 - Celebrity influence vs brand independence39:12 - Managing inventory and forecasting for success42:00 - Market trends and competition in the non-alcoholic beverage space44:20 - Final chewFollow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and to see our exclusive merch check outhttps://chewonthis.io/Ron Shah - https://twitter.com/obviceoAsh Melwani - https://twitter.com/ashvinmelwaniChew On This - https://twitter.com/chewonthisdtc
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/💡 Building a Category: Bushbalm’s success stems from identifying and creating a new category (“bikini line skincare”), establishing themselves as experts, and building a strong brand identity.📈 Multi-Channel Strategy: The company’s growth is attributed to a diverse approach, including D2C, wholesale partnerships (waxing salons), and major retail partnerships (Ulta). They strategically manage the cross-promotion of these channels.🤝 Retail Partnerships: Securing retail partnerships requires a strong brand, consistent sales data, and addressing retailer needs. Investing in retail-specific marketing (signage, in-store promotions) is key.🗣️ Influencer Marketing: While one-off influencer collaborations can be helpful, building long-term relationships and providing influencers with valuable brand information yields better results.🗣️ Customer Feedback is Crucial: David stresses the importance of seeking early customer feedback and iterating on products and brand messaging based on this feedback.0:00 - Intro1:00 - David's background andstart with Bushbalm2:38 - Bushbalm's focus on bikini line skincare4:01 - Revamping product signage after feedback5:08 - Bushbalm's unisex and affordable product design10:14 - Expanding product line12:25 - Understanding retail buyers and their concerns14:03 - Bushbalm's experience on Dragon's Den16:10 - Bushbalm's post-Dragon's Den success17:31 - Growth through Facebook ads21:48 - Building long-term relationships through gifting rather than one-off promotions22:34 - Organic conversations and PR in marketing25:00 - Effectiveness of in-store signage for retail marketing26:05 - Is retail signage worth the investment?29:00 - Impact of retail presence on online sales and customer retention31:11 - Growth of Bushbalm Pro34:05 - Bushbalm's first live shopping event37:04 - Potential growth of Bushbalm Pro alongside DTC39:30 - Creating a new sales category40:04 - Challenges posed by competitors42:29 - Final chewFollow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and to see our exclusive merch check outhttps://chewonthis.io/Ron Shah - https://twitter.com/obviceoAsh Melwani - https://twitter.com/ashvinmelwaniChew On This - https://twitter.com/chewonthisdtc
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/🎉 Organic Marketing Power: Avani's success is largely attributed to creative organic marketing, resulting in viral moments and significant brand awareness. Her strategies included leveraging local mommy groups, personalized outreach to potential influencers, and candidly sharing unexpected opportunities (like the interaction with Nita Ambani).🗣️ Customer-Centric Approach: Modi Toys' product development is heavily influenced by customer feedback. Avani actively solicits opinions and uses them to inform new product ideas and features. She even plans to interview customers directly to better understand their motivations.📈 Unexpected Virality: The interview showcases the power of authentic, unscripted content. A short, impromptu video reaction to a message from Nita Ambani’s team garnered millions of views, highlighting the unpredictable nature of viral marketing.🎯 Iterative Learning: Avani openly discusses her continuous learning process. She acknowledges early marketing mistakes and the ongoing challenges of paid advertising, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and adaptation.👪 Building a Brand with Values: Modi Toys’ success stems from a strong foundation of cultural values and a focus on creating products that resonate deeply with their target audience of parents and children. This authenticity shines through in their marketing and has fostered strong customer loyalty.0:00 - Intro1:00 - Who is Avani Sarkar?5:00 - The inspiration for Modi Toys9:04 - Importance of organic marketing12:18 - Meeting Nita Ambani15:13 - Getting products to influential people22:06 - Importance of customer retention24:56 - Development of a Bluetooth add-on for toys25:40 - Understanding the core demographic and customer motivations29:08 - Organic marketing and the challenges of paid advertising30:30 - In-house talent for managing creative and performance aspects of marketing33:02 - Staying focused on effective platforms like Instagram36:11 - Maintaining an email list for ongoing customer communication39:41 - Engaging the audience with cultural content42:02 - Product development and understanding customer needs46:01 - The timelessness of toys and their appeal across different age groups49:34 - Final chewFollow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and to see our exclusive merch check outhttps://chewonthis.io/Ron Shah - https://twitter.com/obviceoAsh Melwani - https://twitter.com/ashvinmelwaniChew On This - https://twitter.com/chewonthisdtc
🔁 Recharge - Drive more revenue from your subscription strategy with meaningful insights, dynamic subscriber experiences, and a subscription core trusted by over 20,000 brands.🔗 https://getrecharge.com/🍸 Viral Success: A million dollars in revenue within 90 days from a single viral TikTok video. This initial success highlighted the potential but also the volatility of relying solely on organic reach.📈 Multi-Channel Marketing: Nowadays utilizes a balanced approach, combining organic social media content (TikTok, Instagram) with paid media (Meta, App Lovin), influencer marketing (primarily through product sampling), and a strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) presence to reach a wide audience.⚖️ Navigating Regulations: The brand strategically focuses on consumer benefits and avoids direct mention of cannabis to navigate the strict advertising limitations in the industry. They prioritize compliance and responsible marketing.🛍️ Omnichannel Strategy: A blend of DTC sales, which provides valuable data and profitability, and wholesale partnerships with liquor stores offers a diversified approach to market reach and sustainability.🔮 Future Vision: Plans for continued product expansion, including limited-time offerings (LTOs) and potentially exploring other functional beverage categories beyond THC, while maintaining a premium brand image.0:00 - Intro1:14 - Going to market with limited funding5:05 - Having viral content6:21 - Breakthrough success8:46 - Ron's experience with Nowadays10:22 - Good product vs. good marketing12:45 - The impact of DTC 14:02 - Building organically19:01 - Product safety testing23:33 - Pivoting and learning from failures24:58 - Brand awareness and revenue generation26:06 - Sending products to influencers for organic exposure29:02 - Finding the right influencers who resonate with the target audience32:06 - Product safety and effectiveness34:06 - Premium products to stand out in a competitive market36:23 - Successful influencer partnerships to drive engagement39:00 - Subscription models to encourage repeat purchases41:18 - Product expansion based on consumer preferences45:50 - Final chewFollow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and to see our exclusive merch check outhttps://chewonthis.io/Ron Shah - https://twitter.com/obviceoAsh Melwani - https://twitter.com/ashvinmelwaniChew On This - https://twitter.com/chewonthisdtc























