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 Channels

Here'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 purchases

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00:00 Introduction to Conversational Commerce

03:40 Strategy 1: Reply-Driven Email Campaigns

09:46 Strategy 2: Building SMS Conversational Flows

17:10 Strategy 3: Integrating Customer Support into Email and SMS

23:43 Strategy 4: Building Relationships Through Support

24:54 Strategy 5: Collecting Feedback and Building Community

30:47 Strategy 6: Optimizing Sales Conversations

38:46 Summary and Key Takeaways

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