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The New SMB Growth Playbook with Mark Girvan

The eCom Ops Podcast · with Mark Girvan · October 27, 2025 · 31 min

Summary

This episode reveals how SMBs can future-proof their operations by building scalable systems, leveraging AI co-pilots, and embracing an omnichannel strategy as "economic armor." It offers practical advice on integrating technology for efficiency, improving inventory and order management, and ultimately enhancing customer experience in a dynamic market.

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Themes

retail & omnichannelsupply chain & operationsai & automationfounder & leadership

Topics covered

smb growth strategiesscalable operational systemsai co-pilots for smbsomnichannel retail strategyinventory management best practicesorder management systems (oms)erp for smbsintegrating business tools

Episode description

In this episode, Mark Girvan, CRO at Cin7 and former FreshBooks leader, joins Norbert to talk about scalable systems, AI co-pilots, and why omnichannel is now economic armor for SMBs.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Implement an omnichannel strategy not just for growth, but as a core resilience mechanism to withstand market fluctuations and customer expectation shifts.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Prioritize building scalable operational systems, including robust inventory and order management, that can adapt to increasing volume and complexity without breaking.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Explore AI co-pilots for automating tasks in customer service, marketing, and operations to boost efficiency and free up resources for strategic initiatives.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Integrate disparate business tools (e-commerce platforms, accounting, inventory) to create a unified view of your operations, improving decision-making and customer satisfaction.

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