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Ask Phill: What's e-coming?

Ask Phill: What's e-coming?

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You’re listening to What’s E-coming. An Ask Phill podcast where co-founders Martijn Wijsmuller and Paul Veen have a conversation with e-commerce founders and experts to talk about the future and development of the ecommerce industry. Just so you know what's e-coming. Ask Phill Shopify Plus Our blogs
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#20: Love Stories - Disrupting the lingerie industry with women's empowerment

Ask Phill: What's e-coming?Jan 10, 2024

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#20: Love Stories - Disrupting the lingerie industry with women's empowerment

#20: Love Stories - Disrupting the lingerie industry with women's empowerment

Join us for a chat with Love Stories, the Dutch brand transforming the lingerie industry with a unique approach centered around women's needs and preferences. In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Claudia Moron, the Head of Ecommerce at Love Stories. Together, we'll explore how this innovative brand, crafted by and for women, is making a significant impact with its creative, customer-focused strategies and reshaping the way we think about lingerie.
Love Stories stands out for its unique blend of comfort, style, and self-expression, tailored specifically to the modern woman. Claudia shares the brand's journey, highlighting how their commitment to understanding and responding to women's needs has been central to their success. From embracing headless CMS for a flexible ecommerce platform to implementing Gorgias for personalized customer interactions, Love Stories exemplifies cutting-edge strategies in digital retail.
Get ready for an insightful look into a brand that's as bold and authentic as the women it represents.

Jan 10, 202431:06
#19: Denham - where passion for denim meets global ambitions - a journey from West to East.

#19: Denham - where passion for denim meets global ambitions - a journey from West to East.

Today's a journey from Amsterdam to Asia as we chat with Jason Denham, the creator behind Denham. We're exploring the incredible story of this brand and how it conquered the Asian market while staying dedicated to quality.

In our exploration, we'll delve into Denham's triumphs and the challenges they've faced on their path to success. Discover how Jason Denham strategically utilized collaborations to shape Denham's unique identity in the world of fashion and denim, forging connections between East and West. Join us for an engaging discussion about Denham's evolution, from its humble beginnings to its strategic embrace of collaborations, all while nurturing a steadfast love for denim. 

Nov 06, 202335:37
#18: Boldking - Mastering ecommerce subscriptions & omnichannel success with Boldking

#18: Boldking - Mastering ecommerce subscriptions & omnichannel success with Boldking

Today we’re talking about a subscription-based approach in ecommerce: how it differs from traditional purchasing, how it benefits the customer and the company and what the main challenges are of this approach. For this we’re diving into the world of grooming and shaving with a company that's revolutionising the way men approach their daily routines. Joining us today is Luc from Boldking, a trailblazer in the shaving industry known for their unique subscription model. We’ll hear all the insights into how they run such a successful subscription based store and a deep dive into their omnichannel strategies.

Sep 25, 202324:49
#17: Ekster - From founders' vision to conquering the US market

#17: Ekster - From founders' vision to conquering the US market

Today we're joined by Tom and Olivier from the inspiring brand Ekster. One significant chapter in Ekster's journey revolves around their expansion into the US market. We'll explore the strategic decisions behind this move, the unique challenges they faced, and the lessons learned along the way. From cultural nuances to market dynamics, we'll discover how Ekster tailored their approach to thrive in the American landscape.

Aug 21, 202334:28
#16: Shaping New Tomorrow - The global scaling success story from the Nordics

#16: Shaping New Tomorrow - The global scaling success story from the Nordics

Today we’re talking about finding the balance between ecommerce and physical retail. More and more digital brands are syncing their ecommerce store with physical stores, and the two can be a great compliment to each other. Today we’re joined by Christian and Eva from Shaping New Tomorrow, the effortlessly cool Aalborg fashion brand that have found that sweet spot between online and offline. We’ll hear all the insights into how they achieve this with their Shopify store.

Jul 17, 202333:19
#15: Mr. Marvis - When to choose headless in the time of Shopify 2.0 & Shopify Hydrogen

#15: Mr. Marvis - When to choose headless in the time of Shopify 2.0 & Shopify Hydrogen

Today we’re talking to Dick de Leeuw from MR MARVIS, the marvellous menswear brand from Amsterdam and one of the biggest Shopify merchants in the Netherlands. This time we’re talking about headless ecommerce. We want to clear up when headless is an option, and when to consider Shopify Hydrogen or the new native capabilities on Shopify 2.0. MR MARVIS has recently made the switch from Shopify native to a headless setup on Shopify Plus. We’ll be asking Dick why they made the switch and what the benefits have been since the rebuild.

Jun 16, 202332:33
#14: Camille Brinch Jewellery - Ecommerce secrets from the Nordics

#14: Camille Brinch Jewellery - Ecommerce secrets from the Nordics

It’s the final episode of series two and we’re thrilled to be joined by Stefan Bay Jensen, design technologist at Camille Brinch Jewellery!
From a home-studio in her parent’s shed to a professional workshop and a growing e-commerce team, Camille Brinch is writing the textbook direct-to-consumer success story.

Stefan is here to share the technical details of an e-commerce brand on the rise, with his takes on Shopify Editions, finding the balance between digital and physical retail and how he uses data to drive the business forward.

Feb 27, 202347:03
#13: Vervaunt - Common performance marketing mistakes and how to avoid them, according to the specialists.

#13: Vervaunt - Common performance marketing mistakes and how to avoid them, according to the specialists.

Co-founders of London ecommerce consultancy Vervaunt join to share their wisdom. Paul Rogers and Josh Duggan open up on TikTok, Pinterest, and getting a competitive edge over rival brands.

Jan 30, 202355:10
#12: 1-800-D2C - The D2C brands you should be following right now, and what they’re doing right

#12: 1-800-D2C - The D2C brands you should be following right now, and what they’re doing right

1-800-D2C is a D2C e-commerce directory helping professionals find the best tools for their e-commerce tech stack. Founder Tim Masek knows a thing or two about ecommerce and shares his hottest takes.

Sep 26, 202242:36
#11: Miista - Fighting fast fashion whilst growing their ecommerce business

#11: Miista - Fighting fast fashion whilst growing their ecommerce business

Miista’s Pablo Villasenín Sanchez talks high fashion in the e-commerce age, sustainability and shaking up the fashion industry by sourcing materials close to home and repairing over replacing.

Aug 29, 202246:45
#10: Gaia Gaia - Stop the scrolling! Making the case for offline marketing

#10: Gaia Gaia - Stop the scrolling! Making the case for offline marketing

Gaia Gaia’s Quince and Zoe Karssen discuss ecommerce strategy, previous successes with the Zoe Karssen brand and adapting to the new ecomm landscape by getting back to basics.

Jul 25, 202239:03
#9: Labfresh - How to launch a killer Kickstarter campaign

#9: Labfresh - How to launch a killer Kickstarter campaign

Life-proof clothing from Labfresh that’s splash, stain and smell-resistant. The future of fashion? Find out for yourself as we talk technology, TikTok, Dragon’s Den and next steps for the forward-thinking brand.

Jun 27, 202249:09
#8: Ask Phill - The secrets to starting an ecommerce agency, and why are we called Ask Phill?
Jun 27, 202225:41
#7: Filling Pieces - How to start a label and push your way into high fashion, whether they like it or not!
Dec 24, 202149:11
#6 (NL): Patta - How the Kings of streetwear, made their way to the throne

#6 (NL): Patta - How the Kings of streetwear, made their way to the throne

Since 2004 Patta has travelled its own path. From the Amsterdam streets to an internationally recognised, black-owned brand pushing collaborations with the cream of the fashion, streetwear and music industries. Co-founder, Edson Sabajo, and COO, Danny Haryono, share all.

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#5 (NL): Vedder & Vedder - The social media marketing tips you can’t miss!
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#4 (NL): Parfumado - How to get 10,000 subscription customers in under a year
Sep 03, 202141:18
#3 (NL): Fest Amsterdam - How to build a DTC ecommerce brand from the ground up
Aug 05, 202139:51
#2 (NL): How Ace & Tate reframed the eyewear industry
Jul 02, 202131:52
#1 (NL): What is the future of ecommerce?
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(NL) Trailer What is E-coming?
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