
This is the fifth ecommerce business type in our series — and it’s often the most misunderstood. In this episode, Mark and Ian unpack the Seasonal Specialist model — where 80%+ of revenue happens in just 6–8 weeks. Whether you sell Christmas hampers, school shoes, winter clothing, or Valentine’s gifts, this episode shows you: 🔍 What you’ll learn: • Why trying to "smooth the troughs" is a waste of time• How to maximize the peak season instead of burning cash year-round• Why most seasonal brands overspend in quiet months• How to use event-based email + SMS to create more peaks• Brands like British Hampers & Stormy Kromer scaled fast by getting this right• The one thing your agency will never understand about seasonal scaling P.S. Whenever you’re ready... here are 3 ways Ian and I can help you grow your ecommerce business: 1. Talk to us. Book a call with us and let's talk about accelerating your growth - https://go.hammersleys.co.uk/scheduleuk-ant/ 2. Grab a copy of our book - https://book.hammersleybrothers.com/ 3. Join the Ultimate Guide To Ecommerce Facebook group and connect with e-commerce owners who are scaling too - https://www.facebook.com/groups/924567391291786