The average shopper gets 121+ emails a day… and during peak seasons like Black Friday, it can feel like 200+. Most brands try to compete by sending even more emails, which just adds to the clutter. The smartest marketers take the opposite approach. In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down how to cut through inbox chaos with smarter timing, distinctive creative, and emails that people actually want to open.EP 50: Overcoming Inbox Overload: Stand Out Strategies for Competitive Markets in eCommerceHere's what we're diving into:- Use off-peak send times and behavioral data to beat inbox congestion- Design standout creative that breaks “banner blindness”- Lead with value-first content that customers look forward to- Personalize beyond the first name with lifecycle and behavior-driven tactics- Build exclusivity and community that transforms your list into a membershipThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-sendit______00:00 Welcome to The Show03:45 Strategic Timing and Send Optimization09:13 Creative Differentiation in Email Marketing16:53 Leading with Value and Educational Content23:12 The Power of Educational Emails24:32 Advanced Personalization Strategies33:13 Creating Exclusive Community Experiences37:54 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at:https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
How do you go from writing subject lines to running one of the fastest-growing retention agencies in ecommerce? In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond sit down with Eric Rausch, co-founder of New Standard, the retention agency behind brands like AG1, New Era, Rugable, Caraway, Bylt, and more.Eric shares his journey from starting as an in-house email marketer to building an agency that helps scale household names. He opens up about the realities of agency life (the good, the bad, and the late-night Black Friday calls) and what it really takes to succeed in retention marketing today.EP 49: From Email Marketer to Retention Agency Co-Founder feat. Eric RauschHere's what we're diving into:- How Eric went from brand-side email marketer to agency founder- The mindset shift needed to scale from KPIs to strategy- What separates senior retention talent from entry-level marketers- Top KPIs his team tracks: first-time purchase rate, repeat rate, subscription churn, and revenue growth- Hard truths about agency life (and why it’s not for everyone)- Black Friday + Q5 retention strategies that actually move the needle- Why direct mail and app pushes are underrated weapons in Q4Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-sendit______00:00 Welcome to The Show02:13 Guest Introduction: Eric Rausch03:20 Eric's Journey in Email Marketing06:56 Building a Successful Retention Agency10:46 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)14:02 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Strategies16:45 Advice for Aspiring Agency Owners24:43 Understanding Your Ideal Client Profile (ICP)25:37 The Realities of Starting an Agency27:14 Preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday37:37 Exploring Alternative Channels for Black Friday40:00 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Most brands still treat email and SMS like broadcast tools. They send promotions, track clicks, and hope for the best. But the smartest operators are shifting to conversational commerce, where every message invites a response, every reply provides insight, and every interaction strengthens the customer relationship.In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond share the frameworks top ecommerce brands are using to transform email and SMS into high-performing, two-way channels. From reply-driven email campaigns to consultative SMS flows and integrated customer service, they break down how to build conversations that lead to higher engagement, more conversions, and stronger retention.EP 48: The Rise of Conversational Commerce: Turning Email & SMS into Two Way ChannelsHere's what we're diving into:- Reply-driven emails that spark genuine customer dialogue and insights- SMS flows that drive engagement and sales through natural back-and-forth- Integrating customer service directly into email and SMS- Using conversational feedback loops to build community and loyalty- Turning consultative conversations into higher conversions and repeat purchasesThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Introduction to Conversational Commerce03:40 Strategy 1: Reply-Driven Email Campaigns09:46 Strategy 2: Building SMS Conversational Flows17:10 Strategy 3: Integrating Customer Support into Email and SMS23:43 Strategy 4: Building Relationships Through Support24:54 Strategy 5: Collecting Feedback and Building Community30:47 Strategy 6: Optimizing Sales Conversations38:46 Summary and Key Takeaways______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Your email and SMS subscribers are more than just an audience, they’re your biggest growth lever. In this episode of the Send It! podcast, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond unpack how to build referral and rewards programs that transform satisfied customers into powerful brand advocates.Referred customers are some of the most valuable you can acquire. They typically have 25% higher lifetime value, churn 18% less often, and cost five times less to bring in compared to paid advertising. Yet despite the clear upside, most ecommerce brands fail to take advantage of referrals because their programs are either too complex or not properly integrated into their retention channels.EP 47: Building a Referral and Rewards Program: Turning Subscribers into AdvocatesHere's what we're diving into:- How to structure referral programs with dual-sided incentives that drive participation- The economics behind sustainable rewards that don’t kill your margins- Ways to integrate your referral program into email + SMS campaigns for higher awareness- Social sharing tactics that create advocacy and authentic social proof- Tracking, attribution, and optimization tips to measure ROI and improve performance- Community-building strategies that turn customers into long-term ambassadorsThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show03:24 Building Effective Referral and Rewards Programs05:33 Designing a Core Structure for Referral Programs09:58 Integrating Referral Programs with Email and SMS Marketing16:38 Amplifying Referral Programs Through Social Sharing24:02 Tracking Referral Program Performance27:44 Optimizing Referral Programs29:43 Building Community Around Referral Programs37:04 Key Takeaways and Conclusion______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Unsubscribes and spam complaints are the silent killers of email marketing. While most brands focus on open rates and revenue, ignoring these “dark side” metrics can wreck your sender reputation and deliverability at scale.In this episode of Send It, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down five proven strategies to reduce unsubscribes and complaints, including:✅ Optimizing email frequency and timing✅ Smarter segmentation and content relevance✅ Setting clear expectations during onboarding✅ Proactive list hygiene and re-engagement✅ Preventing spam complaints before they spiralYou’ll also hear real benchmarks, examples from ecommerce brands, and actionable tactics you can apply today to protect your inbox placement and keep your subscribers engaged.EP 46: The Dark Side of Email Marketing: Minimizing Unsubscribes & Complaints at ScaleThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show03:33 First Strategy: Frequency and Timing08:46 Second Strategy: Content Relevance and Segmentation15:47 Third Strategy: Expectation Management and Onboarding22:13 Fourth Strategy: Proactive List Hygiene29:22 Fifth Strategy: Managing Spam Complaints and Deliverability Protection37:00 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Think you need expensive platforms and six-figure marketing stacks to compete with bigger brands? Think again.In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond reveal five proven retention marketing hacks that cost almost nothing to implement but deliver massive results. From manual personalization that outperforms AI to creative segmentation using data you already have, these strategies prove that creativity and genuine customer care beat expensive technology every time. Whether you're a startup with a shoestring budget or an established company looking for quick wins, these tactics can be implemented in a single afternoon using tools you already own.EP 45: Low Budget, High Impact Retention Marketing HacksHere's what we're diving into:- Manual Personalization & Human Touches: Hand-written notes and personal messages that create 73% higher lifetime value- Creative Segmentation with Existing Data: Smart customer segments using basic email platforms (67% higher engagement)- User-Generated Content Systems: Free social proof collection that increases repeat purchases by 52%- Simple Gamification Without Platforms: Milestone celebrations using basic tools (34% higher customer lifetime value)- Strategic Email Reply Campaigns: Two-way communication that creates 3x more referrals and builds real relationshipsThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show03:21 Hack 1: Manual Personalization and Human Touches09:15 Hack 2: Creative Segmentation Strategies15:27 Hack 3: Leveraging User-Generated Content (UGC)21:56 Hack 4: Gamification and Milestone Celebrations26:13 Hack 5: Reply and Response Campaigns for Personal Connection32:48 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
The retention tactics that got your eCommerce brand from zero to $1 million won't take you from $10 million to $50 million - and trying to force them will create bottlenecks that kill your growth. In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond reveal why most successful brands hit retention plateaus and break down the five critical areas where your email and SMS strategies must fundamentally evolve as you scale. From transitioning founder-led personal touches to building enterprise-level systems, they provide specific frameworks for making these changes without losing the authenticity and connection that made you successful in the first place.EP 44: Email & SMS Evolution: Adapting Strategy as Your Brand ScalesHere's what we're diving into:- From Founder-Led to Systems-Driven: Scaling personal touch through documented processes and specialized teams- Advanced Customer Lifecycle Management: Moving beyond basic segmentation to predictive behavioral targeting- Technology Stack Evolution: Upgrading platforms and building integrated systems for enterprise automation- Scalable Content Creation: Balancing personalized quality content with efficient production workflows- Enterprise Measurement Systems: Implementing analytics that drive strategic decisions, not just report resultsThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show01:33 Introduction to Adapting Email and SMS for Scaling Brands03:45 Systems-Driven Retention Framework07:51 Advanced Segmentation Framework15:17 Technology Evolution Framework19:58 Scalable Content Framework26:21 Enterprise Measurement Framework28:56 Advanced Measurement Tactics33:42 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
97% of your website visitors leave without buying, here's how to win them back. Most eCommerce brands just blast these warm prospects with discount codes and wonder why it's not working, but the real opportunity lies in proper mid-funnel nurturing. In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down the psychology of mid-funnel prospects and reveal exactly how to nurture them through education, trust-building, and strategic content that moves them closer to purchase without being pushy or salesy. From educational content sequences that build authority to strategic re-engagement tactics that capture prospects when timing is right, discover the five proven frameworks that turn interested browsers into loyal customers.EP 43: Mid Funnel Mastery: Nurturing Prospects Who Didn’t Convert ImmediatelyHere's what we're diving into:- Educational Content Sequences: Building authority and trust through valuable content (not thinly veiled sales pitches)- Strategic Social Proof Deployment: Using testimonials that address specific concerns rather than generic praise- Value Demonstration Frameworks: Helping prospects justify ROI with cost-benefit analysis and success metrics- Proactive Objection Handling: Addressing concerns before prospects voice them to remove purchase barriers- Strategic Re-Engagement Tactics: Capturing prospects when timing is right with behavioral triggers and multi-channel approachesThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show02:35 Introduction to Mid-Funnel Mastery03:17 Nurturing Non-Converting Prospects04:59 Characteristics of Mid-Funnel Prospects08:40 Educational Content Strategies15:36 Leveraging Social Proof19:59 Value Justification Framework20:39 Highlighting Unique Market Advantages21:20 Success Metrics and Outcome Tracking25:19 Addressing Objections Proactively29:17 Strategic Re-Engagement Tactics36:00 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Most eCommerce marketers spend 60% of their time creating content instead of developing strategy, but AI is changing everything. In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy and Chase reveal how AI is transforming eCommerce marketing from content creation bottlenecks to revenue-generating machines. You'll learn how leading brands are using AI to break through creator's block, implement smart segmentation without spreadsheets, and create personalization that actually converts. From behavioral intelligence that predicts customer churn 30-60 days in advance to self-learning campaigns that optimize themselves, this webinar replay provides the actionable roadmap you need to transform your marketing automation with AI while reducing your workload.EP 42: From Blank Page to Revenue: How AI is Revolutionizing eCommerce MarketingHere's what we're diving into:- The Creator's Block Killer - Breaking free from content creation loops that consume 60% of marketing time- Smart Segmentation Without Spreadsheets - Using behavioral intelligence to predict customer intent and lifetime value- Personalization That Actually Converts - Self-learning campaigns that improve performance automatically- Cross-Channel Intelligence - How AI connects email, SMS, and social behavior for unified customer journeys- AI Implementation Roadmap - Step-by-step guide to adopting AI marketing tools for maximum impactThank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show05:16 The Creator's Block Killer: Overcoming Content Creation Barriers15:45 Smart Segmentation Without Spreadsheets30:00 Leveraging Dynamic Content for Personalization32:52 AI-Driven Performance Optimization36:35 The Future of AI in Marketing39:50 Adoption Roadmap for AI in Marketing43:08 The Role Evolution with AI47:58 KPIs and the Future of AI Marketing50:52 Upcoming Trends in AI Marketing______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
The difference between mediocre copy and great copy can literally double or triple your campaign performance, yet most eCommerce marketers think copywriting is just about being clever or creative. In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond break down the top 5 copywriting styles that consistently drive results for eCommerce brands, complete with specific frameworks, real examples, and implementation strategies you can use immediately. Whether you're writing subject lines, email body copy, or SMS messages, these proven approaches will give you a systematic method for creating copy that converts instead of relying on guesswork or generic templates.EP 41: Email & SMS Copywriting Styles That Convert: The Top 5 Approaches for eCommerceHere's what we're diving into:- Urgency & Scarcity Copy - Creating genuine deadline pressure for 30-60% higher conversions- Social Proof & Testimonials - Using peer validation to build trust and reduce purchase anxiety- Storytelling & Narrative Copy - Creating emotional connections that improve brand loyalty- Problem-Solution Copy - Addressing customer pain points for 35-50% higher engagement- Conversational Copy - Building authentic relationships that increase lifetime value by 23%Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Kintsugi and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugieCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin Chase, Jimmy and 500+ eCom marketers and operators at Commerce Roundtable San Diego this September! Featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vee, Ezra Firestone, Taylor Holiday and more. Secure your spot before it sells out a third year in a row! Use code SEND IT for 25% off https://eemtrk.com/sendit-crsd-25 ______00:00 Welcome to The Show01:27 Introduction to Email and SMS Copywriting07:22 Scarcity and Urgency Copywriting17:31 Social Proof and Testimonials23:13 Storytelling in Copywriting26:55 Building a Sustainable Product27:29 The Power of Storytelling in eCommerce34:28 Benefit-Focused and Problem-Solution Copywriting40:04 Conversational and Personalized Copy50:24 Testing and Optimizing Copy Styles______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Stop chasing new customers when you can't keep the ones you have. Thomas Lalas reveals how he achieved an 85% repurchase rate for top CPG brands - and you can too.In this episode of Send It! Podcast, Chase and Jimmy are joined by retention expert Thomas Lalas (who's worked with 11 category-defining brands including Everyday Dose, Physician's Choice, RYZE Superfoods, and Heights). The three break down the science behind customer retention as Thomas shares the blueprint for doubling your repurchase rates. They reveal why most brands fail to convert first-time buyers into repeat customers and explore the exact framework Thomas used to achieve massive retention success across multiple seven and eight-figure brands. Plus, they cover the critical 14-day window that determines customer lifetime value, dissects what makes an irresistible repurchase offer, and provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately.EP 40: How to Double Your Customer Repurchase Rate in 2025Here's what we're diving into:- The billion-dollar question: Why eCommerce brands can't get buyers from order #1 to #2- What an 85% repurchase rate offer looks like (and how to create one)- Why the first 14 days make or break your retention (backed by data)- How to double your repurchase rate with proven strategiesThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugiRaleon is your AI-powered retention team built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Welcome To The Show01:16 Introduction to Guest Thomas Lalas03:34 The Billion Dollar Question: Why E-commerce Brands Struggle with Repeat Purchases10:31 Creating an 85% Repurchase Rate Offer20:15 The Critical First 14 Days for Retention23:57 Unadvertised Value and Order Reminders25:04 Leveraging Enthusiasm for Social Proof26:03 Shifting Gears: Education and Onboarding26:26 Masterclasses and Upsells30:24 Personalizing the Customer Journey40:37 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
While most ecommerce brands rely solely on email and SMS for retention, the smartest brands are quietly using these 5 alternative channels to achieve 3-10x higher retention rates.In this episode of Send It!, retention marketing experts Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond reveal the alternative channels that are driving incredible retention results for forward-thinking eCom brands. While email and SMS remain the foundation of any solid retention strategy, the most successful brands are layering in additional touchpoints that create retention opportunities these traditional channels simply can't replicate.Jimmy and Chase break down the strategic implementation of five powerful alternative channels, complete with real-world examples from brands like Sephora, Tesla, Spotify, and Glossier. You'll discover how these channels work synergistically with your existing email and SMS programs to create a unified customer experience that drives measurable retention results and higher customer lifetime value.EP 39: The 5 Retention Channels Everyone's Sleeping On (3-10x Higher Retention)Here's what we're diving into:- Push Notifications for Behavioral Retention: Real-time triggers that achieve 90% open rates vs. email's 20-25%- Calendar Integration & Scheduling-Based Retention: Creating habitual touchpoints for routine-based products- Referral & Social Sharing Systems: Building retention through community with 37% higher retention rates for referred customers- In-App Messaging & Contextual Communication: Delivering personalized messages with 4x higher engagement than email- Direct Mail & Physical Touchpoints: Premium experiences generating 12:1 ROI and 90% open ratesThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditKintsugi is an AI platform that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you with a 98.3% reduction in errors. Mention Chase and Jimmy to receive your first three months free! https://eemtrk.com/sendit-kintsugiRaleon is your AI-powered retention team built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Welcome to The Show01:19 Introduction to Alternative Channels06:37 Push Notifications: An Underutilized Powerhouse12:51 Calendar Integrations: Making Your Brand Part of Daily Routines18:06 Referral Systems: Turning Satisfaction into Growth24:59 The Power of Referrals26:12 In-App Messaging: A Game Changer33:17 Direct Mail: The Old School Strategy That Works39:05 Unifying Your Marketing Channels43:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Most ecommerce brands are sitting on goldmines of user-generated content but aren't leveraging it strategically in their email and SMS marketing. In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond reveal 5 proven strategies for integrating customer reviews, photos, and testimonials into your retention marketing campaigns to drive repeat purchases and build stronger customer relationships.Discover how to systematically collect, curate, and deploy UGC that outperforms professional content because of its authentic, relatable nature. Learn why UGC creates a virtuous cycle that not only drives retention among your customer base but also deepens relationships with featured customers, turning them into brand advocates.EP 38: User-Generated Content: The Secret to Higher Email & SMS Retention RatesHere's what we're diving into:- Building systematic UGC collection processes for email and SMS- Strategic integration of customer reviews in retention campaigns- Leveraging visual UGC for storytelling and emotional connection- Using UGC to drive product discovery and natural cross-selling- Automating UGC deployment while maintaining personalization- Creating community and recognition through customer features- Measuring and optimizing UGC performance for maximum retention impactThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______02:29 The Power of UGC in Retention Marketing03:56 The Importance of UGC for Retention07:48 Strategies for Collecting and Curating UGC15:49 Incentivizing UGC Submissions18:42 Integrating Customer Reviews for Maximum Retention27:57 Leveraging Visual UGC for Storytelling37:16 UGC for Product Discovery and Cross-Selling43:38 Automating UGC Deployment48:45 Key Takeaways and Summary______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Everyone talks about email and SMS for retention. But there’s one underrated channel that’s quietly driving serious revenue for DTC brands: direct mail.In this episode of Send It!, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond sit down with Michael Epstein, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of PostPilot, to break down how top ecommerce brands are integrating direct mail into their email and SMS flows. From creative re-engagement tactics to segment-specific plays, you’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use today, without relying on old-school postcards.EP 37: Triple Threat: Three Unified Email, SMS & Direct Mail Tactics That ConvertHere's what we're diving into:- Why direct mail works better now than it did 10 years ago- How to identify high-value segments worth mailing- The best timing + messaging strategies across all 3 channels- Real examples of email/SMS/direct mail hybrid flows- Personalization tactics that go beyond “Dear First Name”- Attribution tips and how to prove lift from direct mailThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Welcome to the Show01:54 Introducing Michael Epstein Co-Founder & Co-CEO of PostPilot02:50 The Power of Direct Mail05:25 Combining Direct Mail with Email and SMS16:56 Personalization in Direct Mail22:03 Setting Expectations for Direct Mail Campaigns23:30 Cost Breakdown of Direct Mail25:28 Timing and Attribution in Direct Mail29:16 Creative Strategies for Re-engagement33:15 Innovations and Future Opportunities in Direct Mail36:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
High-ticket products need high-trust marketing. If you're selling luxury goods, professional equipment, or anything with a long sales cycle, this episode breaks down how to build relationships that convert.In this episode of the Send It Podcast, Jimmy Kim and Chase Dimond share retention strategies for high-ticket ecommerce, from $500 skincare systems to $10,000 fitness machines. These aren’t impulse buys, and your email/SMS strategy needs to reflect that. You’ll learn how to nurture trust over time, educate customers through extended sequences, build credibility with transparency and social proof, and deliver personalized, white-glove service, without being pushy.EP 36: Email & SMS for High-Ticket Products: Nurturing Longer Sales CyclesHere's what we're diving into:- What makes a product “high-ticket” (and why it matters)- The psychology of long sales cycles- Education-first email nurture sequences- Trust-building through radical transparency- Strategic social proof (that actually converts)- White-glove service via email & SMS- Creating urgency without damaging trust- Post-consultation follow-up that wins the saleThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Introduction to High Ticket Marketing02:13 Deep Dive: High Ticket Products and Sales Cycles03:55 Understanding High Ticket Purchases08:39 Educational Nurture Framework16:31 Transparency-Based Trust Building Framework25:07 Strategic Social Proof Framework33:59 Personalized Service Framework41:14 Strategic Urgency Framework47:18 Post-Consultation Nurturing Framework______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Most brands build a list. The best brands build a community.In this episode, Jimmy and Chase break down the difference between having subscribers and creating a true brand community and why it matters more than ever. From Glossier to Gymshark to Peloton, the brands winning in today’s market are the ones turning one-way messages into two-way conversations (and multi-way customer connections).You’ll learn how to use email and SMS as your foundation for community, why identity-based value beats discounts every time, and how to grow without diluting the vibe. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling an engaged tribe, this one’s packed with frameworks, examples, and takeaways you can apply now.EP 35: Beyond the List: Building Engaged Brand Communities OnlineHere's what we're diving into:- The key difference between subscriber lists and brand communities- How to use email & SMS as your core community channels- 3 frameworks for intentional community design- Value exchange strategies that go beyond discounts- Concentric circle growth: how to scale without losing authenticity- Ways to integrate community into your current email/SMS program- Full-funnel community building (starting with retention, then acquisition)Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Introduction to Community Building02:31 Defining Brand Community vs. Subscriber Lists07:47 Using Email & SMS as Community Foundation15:40 Intentional Community Design25:32 Value-Based Community Framework28:17 Peloton and Glossier: Community Success Stories30:44 Concentric Circle Model for Community Growth38:15 Integrating Community Building into Marketing Operations43:08 Full Funnel Community Approach48:54 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Everyone’s talking about personalization… but most brands are doing it wrong.In this episode, Jimmy and Chase rip apart the biggest myths in email/SMS personalization—and show you what actually drives retention and revenue in 2025.From misguided tech investments to overcomplicated workflows, this episode gets brutally honest about what works and what doesn’t. Whether you're stuck sending “Hey {FirstName}!” emails or overwhelmed by personalization tools you barely use, this conversation gives you a tactical framework to simplify and scale personalization with clarity.EP 34: Six Personalization Myths Debunked: What Really Moves the Needle in RetentionHere's what we're diving into:- Why more personalization isn't always better (and what to do instead)- The 5-tier framework that defines real personalization in ecommerce- A smarter approach to product recommendations (hint: AI isn’t magic)- How to personalize using just your ESP (no giant tech stack required)- The 5-7 data points that drive 80% of retention impact- Why personalization must change depending on lifecycle stage- How to measure the actual lift of your personalization tacticsThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team—built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Welcome to The Show02:55 Defining Real Personalization05:36 Myth 1: More Personalization is Always Better12:37 Myth 2: First Name Personalization Significantly Impacts Results17:15 Myth 3: AI-Powered Product Recommendations26:25 Myth 4: Huge Tech Stack for Effective Personalization27:07 Integration Challenges and Human Resources27:36 The Power of Simple Personalizations28:36 Maximizing ESP Capabilities29:52 Quality Over Quantity in Data31:02 The Importance of ROI and Integration Costs32:49 Personalization Maturity Model35:12 Debunking the Fifth Myth: Data Overload37:19 Effective Personalization Strategies42:47 Aligning Personalization with Customer Lifecycle______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Who should you hire next? How do you avoid a bloated team? And what tools actually scale?This episode breaks down the building blocks of a high-performing email and SMS marketing team—from your first specialist to enterprise-level org charts.Whether you're a solo operator or managing a growing retention crew, Jimmy and Chase lay out the roles, workflows, and tech stack that fuel long-term growth. We’ll cover specialized organization chart, break down every type of role to consider, and why your processes matter just as much as your people.EP 33: Scaling Your Email & SMS Team: Roles, Tools, and Workflows for GrowthHere's what we're diving into:- The five phases of team growth: solo → small → enterprise- Which roles to hire (and when): strategist, specialist, copywriter, analyst, and more- How to structure your workflows for campaigns, flows, and QA- What tech stack you actually need to scale- When to keep it in-house vs. hire an agency- Common mistakes (and how to dodge them)Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team—built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Welcome to The Show04:12 Evolution of Team Roles06:47 Specialized Roles and Team Expansion15:34 Specialized Org Structure18:32 The Email & SMS Manager & Specialist27:12 The Copywriter31:08 The Designer / Developer34:22 The Data Analyst36:57 The Automation Specialist40:33 The CRM Developer42:48 The List Management Specialist45:57 The Customer Journey Strategists47:34 The Compliance and Deliverability Specialists53:08 Technology for Effective Teams01:00:26 Campaign Planning and Execution01:03:02 Working with Email Marketing Agencies01:04:17 Common Signs to Expand Your Team______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Most marketers obsess over what to send. But the smartest ones ask when.Because the same email at the wrong time? That’s not just bad luck—it’s lost revenue.In this week’s episode of Send It!, Jimmy and Chase dive into the overlooked power of timing in your email and SMS strategy. From send-day spikes to hour-by-hour heatmaps, we’re unpacking how to find your list’s prime time—and why timing alone could make a massive 30% difference in your revenue.You’ll get real brand stories, data-backed tips, and a practical playbook to test, optimize, and win more clicks (and cash) just by shifting your send time. If you’re not looking at the clock, you’re leaving money on the table.EP 32: The Science of Send Time: When —and How Often—to Hit SendHere's what we're diving into:- How to audit your last 90 days by send hour- Campaign vs. flow timing—what actually matters- SMS send-time rules (and what to avoid)- Segmenting by time zone and content type- Running simple send-time A/B tests- The 5-step send-time playbookThank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team—built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______02:38 Impact of Timing on Revenue9:14 Optimizing Send Times for Email14:23 Optimizing Send Times for SMS20:31 Common Marketing Mistakes22:49 Importance of Timing in Marketing24:28 Segmenting by Time Zone27:47 Event Timing Strategies29:40 Testing and Analyzing Send Times33:50 Action Plan for Optimizing Send Times______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
Live from Commerce Roundtable Miami — Jimmy Kim, Chase Dimond, and Omnisend’s Rytis Lauris sit down to unpack the state of retention marketing in 2025. This is more than a recap. It’s a tactical breakdown of what’s actually working in email, SMS, and push right now — backed by billions of data points from over 125,000 brands.They cover the biggest shifts in the industry, from AI-powered subject lines and click-through strategies to the rise of push notifications and underutilized automations. If you’re looking for smarter ways to retain customers, optimize flows, and drive more revenue without over-sending — this is your roadmap.EP 31: 2025 Email & SMS So Far - Data and InsightsHere's what we're diving into:- Why subject lines are the biggest driver of click performance (and how AI can help- The current state of open, click, and conversion rates in email + SMS- Where brands are leaving money on the table with automation (hint: it’s not just abandoned carts)- Why push notifications are the most underused, highest-ROI channel right now- The 2 automations Chase and Rytis swear by — and how to set them up- How to think about segmentation, privacy changes, and subscriber freshness in 2025Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Raleon and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://eemtrk.com/omnisend-senditRaleon is your AI-powered retention team—built to help Shopify brands increase LTV and save hours every week. From segmentation to campaign planning, Raleon automates the grind so you can focus on strategy that scales. https://eemtrk.com/sendit-raleoneCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. https://eemtrk.com/eec-senditJoin our community of 320+ Retention marketers! https://eemtrk.com/eecc-sendit______00:00 Introduction to Email Marketing Strategies03:54 Current State of Email Marketing in 202506:07 Impact of Privacy Changes on Email Marketing08:27 Analyzing Email Marketing Data14:25 The Power of SMS Marketing16:48 Maximizing Push Notifications23:25 Optimizing Automation for Better Results28:04 Best Practices for SMS Automation and Campaigns31:13 Key Automations Your Brand Should Implement34:31 Industry and Country-Specific Data Insights______Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/______Follow Jimmy & Chase on social!Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimondhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimondContact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!