The Ecom Show

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today's conversation, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don't run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.In this episode, I'm giving you the honest truth about hiring a marketing agency for your e-commerce brand - the seven red flags that scream "don't work with us," the five questions you need to ask yourself before hiring anyone, and the three scenarios where an agency actually makes sense.Most agencies are built on a volume-based model: 50+ clients, junior employees managing 10-20 accounts each, and an average client lifetime of less than three months.It's not about finding the cheapest retainer. It's not about expecting miracles from someone who doesn't know your business.It's about knowing when you're ready for an agency, what to look for, and what red flags mean you should walk away immediately.This is straight talk from someone who's run an agency for nearly a decade and worked with over 200 e-commerce brands.👉 Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budai-media/consultation-daniel?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=DnOat8XGMDRSe5oKVXr4kw.JJnqNk&month=2025-12💡 What You'll Learn:The five questions to ask yourself before hiring any agency Seven red flags that tell you to runWhy most agencies failThe three scenarios when hiring an agency makes senseWhy agencies are multipliers, not miracle workers - and what they can and cannot fix in your businessThe agency model we useIf you're considering hiring a marketing agency or you've been burned by one before and want to know what actually works, this episode gives you the framework to make the right decision.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://thebudaimedia.com/podcasts/ Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand.I'm your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today's episode, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don't run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.In this episode, I'm going over how we scale ecommerce brands to $10M step-by-step. This includes a three-stage framework that we use for this exact process. The first stage involves auditing marketing channels, such as email, Google Ads, and Meta Ads, to find low-hanging fruit. The second stage focuses on conversion rate optimization (CRO) through deep market research and AB testing. The third stage involves diversifying marketing channels, such as adding Google Ads or YouTube videos, after achieving benchmarks in other areas.👉 Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budai-media/consultation-daniel?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=DnOat8XGMDRSe5oKVXr4kw.JJnqNk&month=2025-12💡 What You'll Learn:The three-stage framework we use for scaling e-commerce brands from six to eight figuresThe importance of identifying and addressing structural and systemic issues rather than just focusing on traffic or conversion problemsThe importance of logistics and product manufacturing in achieving long-term growthIf you're an e-commerce brand looking to scale to 8 figures, this episode is exactly for you. Whether you’re currently doing six figures or seven, this is the exact playbook you’d need to help you get there in 2026!Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 🔔Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://thebudaimedia.com/podcasts/Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand.I'm your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today's conversation, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don't run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.In this episode, I'm pulling up the actual dashboard and walking you through the exact SMS strategy we used to generate $760,000 in three months for a home decor brand - starting from zero.We're talking $152,000 from automations alone in January, 16% conversion rates on flows, and campaigns that printed $24,000 in a single month.This wasn't a small brand figuring things out. This was a 7-figure brand doing over a million per month that had zero SMS infrastructure and contacted us in late October - right before Black Friday.It's not about blasting your list with promotions. It's about building the automation foundation first, layering strategic campaigns on top, and coordinating both channels so they grow together instead of competing.This is a full case study breakdown with real numbers, real flows, and real takeaways you can implement.👉 Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budai-media/consultation-daniel?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=DnOat8XGMDRSe5oKVXr4kw.JJnqNk&month=2025-12💡 What You'll Learn:The exact five SMS automations that generated $152,000 in January alone (and why the Mobile popup flow crushed $119K)How we grew SMS from zero to 19% of total revenue in three months without killing email performanceThe campaign strategy that added $24,000 per month: 10 campaigns monthly with SMS-exclusive offers to train engagementWhy automations drove 86% of SMS revenue while campaigns drove 14% - and what this means for your priority orderThe flash sale model that generated $93,000 in 48-72 hours using discount ladders and coordinated email/SMS urgencyHow to coordinate SMS and email as complementary channels instead of competitorsIf you're a 7-figure brand with strong email revenue but no SMS strategy, or if you're worried SMS will harm your existing channels, this episode shows you exactly how to build it the right way.Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 🔔Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://thebudaimedia.com/podcasts/Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today's conversation, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don't run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact Meta ad structure that can increase your ROAS in the next 30 days.Most brands are bleeding money because they're running one or two campaigns with everything thrown together - scaling ads, testing ads, retargeting, and retention all mixed up in the same place.It's not about spending more. It's not about creative volume alone.It's about structure - separating what works from what's being tested, and giving Meta the framework to scale your winners without killing them with poor performers.This is a tactical, step-by-step breakdown of the four-campaign structure we use to maximize profitability.👉 Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel💡 What You'll Learn:The four essential campaign types every Meta ad account needs (and why most brands only use one or two)How to properly structure your scaling campaign to spend 60-70% of your budget profitablyThe graduation system: how to test new creatives in prospecting and move winners to scaling every weekWhy retargeting and retention campaigns need to be separate (and the conversion rate differences that prove it)How to do micro-optimizations by platform, placement, and day of week to squeeze 20-30% more ROIThe 80/20 principle applied to Meta ads - bet big on what works, test small on everything elseIf you're spending on Meta but not seeing consistent ROAS, or if you're stuck trying to scale without a clear testing-to-scaling system, this episode gives you the exact structure to fix it.Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 🔔Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://thebudaimedia.com/podcasts/Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today's conversation, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don't run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on our best case study ever: $2.8M in 30 days for a US based electronics brand - without using a single discount.This is a real eight-figure brand that went from $1.8M to $8.5M per month in just six months, with email and SMS hitting nearly $3 million in attributed revenue.It's not magic, it's not luck, and it's not some secret hack.It's a three-pillar system that ties together flows, list growth, and audience expansion - and it works whether you're at six, seven, or eight figures.This is a full case study breakdown packed with actionable insights you can implement today.👉 Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel 💡 What You'll Learn:The exact three-pillar retention strategy that generated $2.8M in 30 daysHow to set up high-converting flows (browse abandonment, post-purchase, win-back) that print moneyWhy single opt-in beats double opt-inThe biggest scaling lever most brands ignore: finding new audiences for the same productHow to tie together paid acquisition (Meta/Google) with owned channels (email/SMS) for maximum impactWhy creative output on the backend is just as critical as the frontendIf you're stuck scaling past seven figures or want to hit eight-figure months, this episode shows you the exact playbook we used to take a brand from $1.8M to $8.5M per month.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click here to learn more about us: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://thebudaimedia.com/podcasts/Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand. I’m your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today’s conversation, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.In this episode, I break down the single biggest reason why 80% of e-commerce brands never make it past six figures and why only 0.5% hit eight figures in the U.S.It’s not your email flows, it’s not your CRO, and it’s not even your media buying.The difference between brands that die and those that scale comes down to one thing: 👉 Creative Output.This is a no-fluff, straight-to-the-point episode packed with actionable insights. 👉Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel   💡 What You’ll Learn:The Einstein-level formula for scaling e-com: TAM × Offer × Creative OutputHow to build and test a winning offer using the Hormozi equationThe difference between running ads and scaling with creativeWhy algorithm updates and media buying hacks are distractionsHow to systemize high-volume creative testing to drive revenueIf you're stuck under 7 figures or want to hit 8, creative output is the single biggest driver of success. Get obsessed with volume, testing, and iteration.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ  Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/   Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast  Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're listening to The Ecom Show, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of top e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency owners to uncover the most effective strategies and tactics for scaling your brand. I’m your host, Daniel Budai, e-commerce retention marketing expert and founder of Budai Media.Before we jump into today’s conversation, just a quick reminder, if you enjoy the show, subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads and rely solely on organic growth, so your support means the world.🚀 Today’s guest is Leon van der Laan, a leadership architect and founder of a high-ticket coaching business dedicated to helping 7–8 figure e-commerce founders escape “founder mode” and step into real leadership. He’s been working in the e-com space for over six years, guiding overwhelmed operators toward building self-managing teams and operational clarity using his REMOTE framework.Check out his agency to learn more about him:https://remode.company/ 🧠 In this episode, we explore:Why so many 7–8 figure founders struggle to scale beyond their current plateauThe REMOTE framework: mission, goals, execution systems, delegation, and accountabilityHow to attract A-playersWhy having fewer people can actually increase your profitabilityThe role of AI in team performance and leadership, and what the future of work might look like📍 Connect with Leon:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@leonvanderlaan X:https://x.com/Leon_vd_Laan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leon.van.der.laan/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@remode.leon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-van-der-laan/ 🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!👉Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome back, Budai Nation! You're listening to The Ecom Show, the go-to podcast for e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies who want to grow their online stores with real-world strategies and tactics. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, and each week we bring you actionable insights straight from the trenches of the e-com world. Before we dive in, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with just one friend, it helps us grow organically and means the world to us!If you're in a regulated industry like CBD, THC, tobacco, firearms, gambling, or sexual wellness, you've probably been told by traditional platforms that SMS marketing isn't an option. But what if I told you... it is?In this episode,I’m going to review Springbig, a platform specifically designed to enable compliant SMS marketing for businesses in regulated industries across North America.🔥 What You’ll Learn:👉Why most major platforms like Klaviyo can’t support SMS for regulated industries👉How Springbig’s compliant infrastructure bypasses TCPA limitations👉The trade-offs: less control, but full compliance and access to SMS subscribers👉How SMS marketing still delivers the highest ROI in eCommerce👉Features of Springbig: loyalty programs, VIP memberships, QR-based signups, segmentation, reporting, and more👉Real-world results: 51% lift in LTV and 44% increase in monthly visits from VIP subscribers👉Pricing breakdown and contract expectations🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!👉Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel 👉 Check out Springbig and explore how it can elevate your retention game.https://springbig.com/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/  Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome back, Budai Nation, to The Ecom Show! Your go-to podcast where we chat with e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies about the best strategies and tactics to grow your online store. I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and each week we break down actionable insights you can implement in your own e-com brand.In today’s episode, I’m sharing our most comprehensive Black Friday strategy yet. This isn’t just another list of random tips. I break down the full stack: media buying, email and SMS flows, offer planning, inventory management, and campaign execution. Whether you're a six-figure brand or scaling into eight figures, this episode gives you a complete roadmap to win Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2025.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to plan Q4 in Q3 (what to do before October hits)Why simple, stacked offers outperform complex discountThe early bird strategy that drives VIP sales weeks before BFCMThe biggest Black Friday mistakes (and how to avoid them)How to use Meta, Google, YouTube, email & SMS together for maximum ROIA proven email & SMS content calendar that drives urgency and salesAd tactics for both top-of-funnel education and bottom-of-funnel conversion🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!👉Book a FREE audit to scale your ecommerce store: https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, download our BFCM 2025 Guide:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ww3aGGGHamD4hidrSBADD10qHIp0u7aE/edit?slide=id.g30d9df2b7bf_0_554#slide=id.g30d9df2b7bf_0_554 Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back, Budai Nation, to The Ecom Show! Your go-to podcast where we chat with e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies about the best strategies and tactics to grow your online store. I'm your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we break down actionable insights you can implement in your own e-com brand.👉 Before we dive in, make sure to hit that subscribe button! If you enjoy the episode, share it with a fellow e-com founder or marketer.In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a case study that generated $3.7M for a luxury sauna brand, without any paid ads. Just email and SMS marketing.Most brands think of email and SMS as pure retention channels, but if you're selling high-ticket products with long purchase cycles, it’s a whole different game. It's not about impulsive buying– it's about education, nurturing, storytelling, and staying top of mind.This brand was already doing 7 figures when they came to us–but had zero email or SMS setup. We implemented a full strategy from scratch: from welcome flows to post-purchase, pop-up optimization, and campaign planning focused on storytelling, social proof, and handling objections.Click on the link below to visit our website:https://thebudaimedia.com/ 🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:👉How we helped a luxury brand generate $3.7M in extra revenue in just 2 years👉Why email & SMS aren’t just retention tools—especially for high AOV products👉The exact flows and campaigns we implemented (and why they worked)👉How to grow a profitable list even with just a few thousand subscribers👉Behind the scenes of their record-breaking Black Friday campaign👉Why SMS marketing works shockingly well even for $25K products🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! Check out the full case-study here:https://thebudaimedia.com/case-studies/how-we-helped-a-sauna-brand-generate-over-3-7-million-in-one-year-through-email-and-sms-marketing/ If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means everything.In this episode, I’m sharing how we revamped the subscription strategy of a pet CBD brand and turned a leaky system into a powerful retention engine. This brand was already doing $200–300K/month, but their churn between month 1 and 3 was killing their growth—and most of their revenue was walking out the door.So we rolled up our sleeves, ran a full audit, and helped them outline a new strategy built to prevent churn, boost AOV, and educate customers at the right moments. If you’re running a consumable product brand, this episode is a masterclass in subscription-first retention marketing.Check out the full episode to see exactly how we helped them reduce churn, boost loyalty, and maximize subscriptions.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster.) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – Email Marketing Checklist. This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://thebudaimedia.com/email-cheatsheet/ Check out the full audit here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gQPL-ClzeCjxRMLJ7AOHrz_VwqkMhoKlzmf5wCDCnC8/edit?tab=t.0 Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#303 Budai Media Specials: How We Grew This Brand From $1.7M to $9M With One Simple Change!🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads–our growth is 100% organic, and your support means everything.Email can help you make millions of dollars even for industries where ads are banned! Check out this episode to see how my team and I helped a high-ticket ammo brand generate $9.4 million in 24 months using only email and SMS marketing.We tripled their open rates, built 20+ high-performing flows, and turned content-driven emails into $30K–$100K campaigns, without spending a dime on Meta or Google Ads.👉See the full playbook we used here:https://thebudaimedia.com/case-studies/how-we-helped-an-ammo-brand-generate-9-million-usd-with-email-marketing/ Now, ammo is one of the toughest product categories to scale online. With ad restrictions across Meta and Google, brands like this can’t rely on paid traffic. That means email isn’t just important—it’s everything.When they came to us, their email setup was barebones: one abandoned cart flow, no segmentation, no strategy, and a list that wasn’t being used to its full potential.Over the last three years, we changed that.Here’s what I’ll walk you through:How we built their entire email marketing ecosystem from the ground up—including 20+ automated flows that reflect how their customers actually shopThe surprising success of content-based campaigns that outperformed sales promos and brought in up to $35K per sendHow we improved open rates from 18% to nearly 50%, and click rates up to 7.7%, just by segmenting smarter and sending better emailsAnd why email now drives over 58% of their store’s total revenue🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome back to The Ecom Show – your go-to podcast for actionable insights to grow and scale your eCommerce brand! Hosted by Daniel Budai, founder of Budai Media, we dive into high-impact strategies used by today’s top-performing DTC brands.💥 In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked tools in the CRO arsenal: urgency. If you're ready to turn casual browsers into loyal buyers, faster—this episode is for you.🎯 Here’s what we cover:Why urgency is one of the most underused conversion tactics todayHow even luxury brands create urgency without discounting their value5 proven offer styles that drive purchases nowHow to rotate urgency-driven offers without exhausting your email listWhether you're in beauty, apparel, supplements, or tech—this episode is your roadmap to building high-converting, sustainable offers.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel 🚀 Want to craft offers that scale without burning out your brand?Grab our free $10M Offer Guide 👉 thebudaimedia.com/the-immutable-laws-of-10m-ecommerce-offers🛠️ Explore more free resources:Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome back to The Ecom Show, Budai Nation! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and today we’re doing something a bit different–but incredibly useful.If you’re running email marketing for your e-com store and can’t decide between Klaviyo and Omnisend, this episode is for you. I’m comparing both tools across 12 essential features–from automation and campaign builders to analytics, integrations, pop-ups, and more.👀 Listen to learn more about:👉Which platform is better for scaling brands vs. small stores?👉The pros and cons of each tool.👉How to pick the right one for your team and budget.If you’re stuck between these two platforms–or just want to level up your retention game–this episode is a must-listen.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the 300th episode of The Ecom Show! Yes, it’s a big one, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with you.I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you, our amazing listeners, loyal subscribers, and incredible guests who’ve shared their insights and stories over the years. Your support has helped grow this show from a passion project into something much bigger.Over the years, it’s been amazing to see this show grow not just in numbers, but in real relationships. Many of our listeners and guests have gone on to become clients, collaborators, and trusted partners. What started as conversations on a podcast have evolved into long-term partnerships that are helping shape the future of ecommerce.To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing my Top 10 Personal Takeaways from the ecommerce industry over the past 12 months, insights you won’t find on Google or ChatGPT. These come from 8 years of hands-on experience, 200+ ecommerce clients, and over 1,000 deep conversations with founders and marketing teams.👉 In this episode:Why AI needs senior-level strategy, not shortcutsNarrative-driven marketing that actually convertsThe #1 metric to track for CROBuilding your own AI cloudA $2.9M case study using email & SMSAnd plenty more actionable takeaways for your brandIf you enjoy the episode, subscribe and share it with a friend. As always, there are no ads ,just value, and your support means everything.Here’s to the next 300! 🥂👥 Special Offer: Got an ecommerce store generating over $100K a month? Book a free strategy call with me for actionable insights to boost your retention marketing, paid ads, and CRO strategy:https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore you go, we've got a special resource for you – ‘The Immutable Laws of $10M+ Ecommerce Offers.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://thebudaimedia.com/the-immutable-laws-of-10m-ecommerce-offers/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/ Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup Click on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/ Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcast Thanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show! I’m your host, Daniel Budai, and every week we dive deep into the minds of e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies to unpack what’s actually working in the world of online retail. If you find this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with at least one friend. We don’t run ads–our growth is 100% organic, and your support means everything.In this episode, I’ll break down how we helped a high-ticket electronics brand generate $2.84M in just 30 days using nothing but email and SMS. No crazy offers. No sitewide sales. Just solid strategy, full-funnel thinking, and clean execution.Listen to the entire episode to see exactly how we rebuilt their retention system from scratch, starting with automations, growing a high-intent subscriber base, and launching story-driven campaigns that made people actually want to read their emails.If you're running an e-commerce store (or managing one) and want to see what's really possible with the right setup in Klaviyo + SMS, this case study will give you the playbook.Here’s what we did:👉 Rebuilt and expanded their flow strategy (including product-specific and transactional automations)👉 Launched a compliant lead capture system that brought in 150K+ engaged email & SMS subscribers👉 Created high-converting campaigns like “Frequency Fridays” to drive consistent revenue👉 Segmented their list based on buyer personas—from hunters to parents to preppers👉 Optimized every step of the funnel to increase LTV and brand maturity🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! Check out the full case study here:https://thebudaimedia.com/case-studies/how-we-made-2842348-usd-for-this-ecommerce-client-in-30-days/ If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show!I’m Daniel Budai, your host, and every week I sit down with ecommerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency pros to unpack the winning strategies behind successful online brands. If you're finding value here, please subscribe and share this episode with at least one friend. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means the world.In today’s episode, I sat down with Jen Oliver from Aurion, one of our trusted partner agencies. Together, we’ve been working on Vegetology, a UK-based plant-based supplement brand, to level up their email marketing and retention strategy.Like many scaling e-commerce brands, Vegetology was heavily reliant on discounts—specifically a 3-for-2 model—to drive sales. It worked… until it didn’t.In this conversation, Jen and I talk about how we helped the brand escape the discount trap and transition toward a more sustainable, conversion-focused strategy. That meant:👉Better customer segmentation👉Value-driven content👉Smarter email flows👉And a real focus on customer lifetime value (LTV) instead of short-term winsYou’ll also hear the full backstory of how this partnership came together, the challenges we faced, and how our combined approach led to lasting growth—without racing to the lowest price.🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 📌Resources and Downloads:💌 Top 100 Email Templates – https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/🌐Visit Aurion’s website:https://auriondigital.com/If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielBefore you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show!I’m Daniel Budai, your host, and every week I sit down with e-commerce entrepreneurs, marketers, and agency leaders to unpack the exact strategies that help grow and scale online stores. If you’re serious about staying ahead of your competition, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and share it with your network.In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into what separates the top 1% of eCommerce brands from the rest. Did you know that only 4% of businesses in the U.S. hit a 7-figure annual run rate—and just 0.4% ever break into 8 figures? In this episode, I’m breaking down what winning 8- and 9-figure brands are doing right now to stay on top—and how you can apply those same strategies.🎯 Here’s what I cover in this episode:👉Content: Why it’s still king—and how to create scroll-stopping, high-quality content that actually converts.👉Email Marketing: The most profitable channel for established brands. I share how we helped one client scale from $1.7M to $9M/month with smarter email and SMS.👉Your Website: It’s your digital storefront. I walk through how to optimize for speed, UX, mobile, and conversion.👉TikTok Shop: A massive, underutilized opportunity with low fees, Amazon integration, and an explosive growth window—don’t miss it.👉Google Ads: Still the most profitable ad platform when done right. I explain how to leverage it for bottom-of-funnel and retargeting, and how to integrate with Klaviyo for powerful segmentation.If all of this sounds like a lot—I get it. That’s why I emphasize the need for someone who can oversee your entire marketing strategy. Whether that’s you, someone in-house, or an experienced agency partner, you need a strategic mind pulling it all together.If you want someone to take a look at your marketing channels, strategy, and performance, scroll down to the description and book a call with me through my Calendly link. My agency works with a limited number of clients and we pair each brand with a dedicated strategist—no juniors, no overloaded teams. Everyone on my team has at least 5 years of experience, and we only work with brands we know we can help.Let’s talk—and let’s get you into that top 1%.BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY CALLBefore you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Budai Nation, welcome back to The Ecom Show!This is a Budai Media Special, where I, Daniel Budai, break down practical ecommerce strategies you can implement right now to grow your store. No ads, no fluff—just proven tactics that actually move the needle.Deciding how to share your content with the world—what subject line to use, which image to pick, when to hit send—isn’t always easy.But that’s exactly where A/B testing comes in.In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to run effective A/B tests for your email campaigns. From picking the right KPI, to setting up your test in Klaviyo, choosing the right audience segments, and using Klaviyo’s built-in statistical significance tool to know exactly when the results are clear—it’s all here📩 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:👉How to pick the right KPI and avoid guessing what to track👉A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up A/B tests inside Klaviyo👉How to choose the right audience segments for your test👉What statistical significance really means (without the nerdy math)👉Best practices for testing—what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay focused🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 📌Resources and Downloads:💌 Top 100 Email Templates – https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/🧪 A/B Test Tracker & Ideashttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t5lUi76QOVi2LGrzMgNLoPwPWS36piuN/edit?gid=2056355019#gid=2056355019 ✉️ AB Testing Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Us1f5_VmIAtULufMZytg_SMRYqOXtrnJ/view 👥 Special Offer: Got an ecommerce store generating over $100K a month? Book a free strategy call with me for actionable insights to boost your retention marketing, paid ads, and CRO strategy:https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-danielFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙 Welcome back to The Ecom Show, Budai Nation!This is a Budai Media Special, where our founder Daniel Budai breaks down high-level eCommerce strategies, case studies, and marketing psychology to help you grow your store smarter. On The Ecom Show, we regularly bring in top eCom entrepreneurs, marketers, and agencies—but today, it’s just you and Daniel going deep on one of the most important elements of your business: your offer.👉 If you find value in this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and share it with a friend. We don’t run ads—our growth is 100% organic, and your support means the world!🧠 Today’s Big Idea: Your OFFER matters more than your PRODUCTForget what you’ve heard—your offer is king. A mediocre product with a compelling offer will outperform a great product with weak marketing every single time. In this episode, Daniel dives into the psychology behind irresistible offers, why they work, and how small businesses can compete with giants using strategic offer creation.📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:👉How to build $10M+ e-commerce offers that don’t rely on big budgets or massive teams👉The 5 levels of market sophistication—and where your brand fits👉Breakdown of 5 seven to eight figure DTC brands that are crushing it with bold offers👉Why every brand needs a Big Idea—and how to come up with one that sticks👉The key to building an offer that converts cold traffic (even in saturated markets)🔔 Thanks for listening! If you find this podcast helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 📌Resources and Downloads:📥 Want to Craft a Winning Offer?I have created a free downloadable guide that breaks down the exact strategies used by top brands. 📑 Get Your FREE Copy to the Immutable Laws of $10M+ Ecommerce Offers Guide 👇https://thebudaimedia.com/the-immutable-laws-of-10m-ecommerce-offers/If your e-commerce store is making $100K+/month, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: A free 1:1 strategy call where I’ll audit your entire e-commerce setup—from Google Ads and email marketing to your website and conversion funnels—to help you scale faster. (Because what kind of a marketer would I be, if I didn’t have a killer offer myself 😉) https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel Before you go, we've got a special resource for you – the ‘Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media.’ This guide is a goldmine for anyone looking to boost their e-commerce marketing game. Click the link in the description to download it!https://www.thebudaimedia.com/top100-emailsFind me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQSubscribe to my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce buzz: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signupClick on the link below to learn more about us:https://www.thebudaimedia.com/Check out some previous episodes: https://www.thebudaimedia.com/podcastThanks for tuning in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.