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About Honest Ecommerce The "Honest Ecommerce" podcast cuts through the noise, delivering practical merchant interviews and actionable tactics for Shopify and DTC operators. This show is essential for founders and e-commerce managers who need to move beyond marketing hype and implement strategies that actually drive growth. Learn to secure top-tier media coverage and build trust without relying on paid ads or vast PR budgets [1] . Discover foundational strategies to scale your early-stage e-commerce business using free channels and achieving strong product-market fit before heavy investment in paid acquisition [2] . "Honest Ecommerce" also teaches you to leverage deep customer understanding to inform distribution and marketing, identifying underserved customer needs and validating product-market fit in niche markets [3] . Tune into "Honest Ecommerce" for a masterclass in building a sustainable, profitable online business by focusing on real results and genuine customer connection. For a deeper dive into these insights, explore the episode list below.
How Canadian Ecommerce Brands Save Thousands With a USLLC Defining Your North Star for Clearer Ad Messaging | Katrina Adams | Timeline Serving Niche Audiences to Create Category Leadership | Catherine Hayden | Kate Farms Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Website
Recent episodes Europe vs US Shopify Trends: UpsellPlus and dear digital — Sep 10, 2026 The 24-Hour Kickstarter Rule That Launched Curious Elixirs — Sep 7, 2026 How Ministry of Supply Uses AI to Cut Return Rates and Scale — Aug 31, 2026 CRO Is Broken: Alex McEachern of Intelligems on Growth Testing — Aug 27, 2026 How Bang & Olufsen Rebuilt Ecommerce for a 100-Year Brand — Aug 24, 2026 Hiring an Ecommerce Growth Agency: Red Flags with Sunnyside — Aug 17, 2026 ADA Demand Letters: How TestParty Defends Shopify Brands — Aug 13, 2026 Why Fulton & Roark Skipped DTC and Sold Wholesale First — Aug 10, 2026 Omhu's Zero-Discount Strategy Behind Its Viral Teddy Sofa — Aug 3, 2026 From Mommy Bloggers to Target Shelves: Tubby Todd's Story — Jul 27, 2026 How Canadian Ecommerce Brands Save Thousands With a USLLC — Jul 23, 2026 From Iraq Prototype to Millions: Sheath Underwear's Story — Jul 20, 2026 Co-Founder Swim Lanes and the LNDN GRAY Launch Story — Jul 13, 2026 Fixing Affiliate Tracking and Fraud: SATHI Founder Yash Chavan — Jul 9, 2026 Turning Investor Nos Into New Networking Leads | Jordan Nathan | Caraway Home — Jul 6, 2026 Turning Investor “No’s” Into New Networking Leads | Jordan Nathan | Caraway Home — Jul 6, 2026 Turning Investor No's Into New Networking Leads | Jordan Nathan | Caraway Home — Jul 6, 2026 Defining Your North Star for Clearer Ad Messaging | Katrina Adams | Timeline — Jun 29, 2026 Balancing Priorities to Secure Ecommerce Stability | Jacques Spitzer | Raindrop | Bonus Episode — Jun 25, 2026 Breaking Out of Promotional Fluff to Scale | Angela Clark - Mubarak | Eclipse Media Advisory Group — Jun 22, 2026 Balancing Advanced Tech with Human Discernment to Scale | Laura Cantor | New York & Company — Jun 15, 2026 Balancing Advanced Tech with Human Discernment to Scale | Laura Cantor | New York & Company — Jun 15, 2026 Prioritizing Core Metrics Before Optimizing | Kevin McLaughlin | SlideRule Analytics | Bonus Episode — Jun 11, 2026 Serving Niche Audiences to Create Category Leadership | Catherine Hayden | Kate Farms — Jun 8, 2026 Building Products That Solve Actual Customer Pain Points | Bob Verlaat & Nick Nijhof | Hears — Jun 1, 2026 Building Products That Solve Actual Customer Pain Points | Bob Verlaat & Nick Nijhof | Hears — Jun 1, 2026 Removing Buyer Friction Through Direct Feedback | Jason Zigelbaum | ZigPoll | Bonus Episode — May 28, 2026 Rebranding Common Goods for Modern Consumers | Hilary Dubin & Caroline Vasquez Huber | Jones — May 25, 2026 Rebranding Common Goods for Modern Consumers | Hilary Dubin & Caroline Vasquez Huber | Jones — May 25, 2026 Maximizing Profitability Through Smart Product Engineering | Ethan Haber | Happy Habitats — May 18, 2026 Transforming Cold Calls to Ecommerce Consultations | Sean Wendt | dtcmvp | Bonus Episode — May 14, 2026 Building Store Tech That Lets Your Products Shine | Gustavo Cardona | Levain Bakery — May 11, 2026 Overcoming Purchase Friction in THC Online Spaces | Xander Shepherd | Artet — May 4, 2026 Breaking the Patience Myth to Accelerate Your Path to 8-Figures | Scott Dancy | Azuna — Apr 27, 2026 Leveraging Visual Design for Viral Marketing | Cleo Davis-Urman | Barrière — Apr 20, 2026 Building Smart Pitches with a 3-Step AI Prompt | Gloria Chou | Gloria Chou PR | Bonus Episode — Apr 16, 2026 Replacing Initial Ideas to Build What Customers Need | Samantha Diamond & Breanna Hughes | Bird&Be — Apr 13, 2026 Replacing Initial Ideas to Build What Customers Need | Samantha Diamond & Breanna Hughes | Bird&Be — Apr 13, 2026 Using Free Channels to Reach Early Ecommerce Buyers | Russell Breuer | Spot & Tango — Apr 6, 2026 Using Free Channels to Reach Early Ecommerce Buyers | Russell Breuer | Spot & Tango — Apr 6, 2026 Letting Customer Behavior Guide Distribution Strategies | Lauren Barker | Uresta — Mar 30, 2026 Dominating Ecommerce with Sharp Messaging and Strong Hires | Alissa Miky | Aqua Theon Inc and OoMee — Mar 23, 2026 Turning Customer Feedback Into Products That Doubled Sales | Tamara Coleman | Bark Bistro — Mar 16, 2026 Natural Distribution Strategies That Actually Work | Ryan Emmons | Waiākea — Mar 9, 2026 Landing Shelf Space with Persistent Outreach | Julian Tcherassi | Magiktea — Mar 2, 2026 Prioritizing an Ecommerce Niche over Big Player Competition | Eliah Thanhauser | North Spore — Feb 23, 2026 Rethinking Operation Norms for Ecommerce Growth | Irene Chen & Matthew Grenby | Parker Thatch — Feb 16, 2026 Rethinking Operation Norms for Ecommerce Growth | Irene Chen & Matthew Grenby | Parker Thatch — Feb 16, 2026 Partnering With Experts for Early Smart Advertising | Kate Voyten | Cadence OTC — Feb 9, 2026 Turning Career Lessons Into Ecommerce Wins | Laura Andersen | AlumiTubs — Feb 2, 2026