This episode kicks off a new solo "Tuesday Talks" segment, focusing on Shopify news, ecommerce updates, and practical agency insights. It covers everything from preparing for BFCM and new Shopify B2B payment options to Amazon Prime Day sales data and warnings about misleading discounts. Essential listening for Shopify store owners looking for actionable strategies and market awareness.
Key takeaways
Start planning your Black Friday/Cyber Monday strategy immediately; even in July, you're already behind if you haven't started.
Leverage new Shopify B2B features like bank transfers, checks, and international wires in checkout to streamline large orders and payments common in B2B sales.
Critically review your discount strategy to ensure offers are clear, transparent, and comply with regulations to avoid hefty fines, as seen with Shein in France.
Explore Yoast's Shopify plugin for SEO optimization and consider Quevela for supply chain cost savings (average 40%) and product sourcing, using their specific promo codes for discounts.
Don't underestimate the power of Amazon; Prime Day's multi-billion dollar single-day sales highlight its continued dominance and opportunity for sellers.
The speaker also discussed the power of positive thinking and the importance of perseverance when dealing with challenges similar to Winston Churchill's famous quote.
He also suggests that all the news you hear about ecommerce being down isn't true when discussing a stat that shows ecommerce is up 18% in the UK and Europe.
Welcome to the very first episode of Tuesday Talks - your new weekly dose of motivation, Shopify news and updates, current opportunities, exclusive offers from top tech platforms, upcoming events, expert marketing insights, and a fun fact of the week!These episodes are designed to bring even more value to the podcast and support your continued growth.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments – we’d love to hear it!Support the show
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Start planning your Black Friday/Cyber Monday strategy immediately; even in July, you're already behind if you haven't started.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Leverage new Shopify B2B features like bank transfers, checks, and international wires in checkout to streamline large orders and payments common in B2B sales.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Critically review your discount strategy to ensure offers are clear, transparent, and comply with regulations to avoid hefty fines, as seen with Shein in France.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Explore Yoast's Shopify plugin for SEO optimization and consider Quevela for supply chain cost savings (average 40%) and product sourcing, using their specific promo codes for discounts.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Don't underestimate the power of Amazon; Prime Day's multi-billion dollar single-day sales highlight its continued dominance and opportunity for sellers.
