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Weekly discussions between disruptive direct to consumer ecommerce brands and our amazing team about marketing, funnels, and everything scaling related. Subscribe to our newsletter for highlights and step by step tactical insights 👉🏻 📦 directtoconsumer.co

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00:40:16

Ep 487: The Future of E-Commerce Growth:...

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2025/03/03

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupHello and welcome to the DTC Podcast! Today, we’re talking with Taylor Holiday, Managing Partner at Common Thread Collective (CTC)—one of the leading agencies in e-commerce growth.CTC rode the wave of e-commerce’s explosive growth, scaling from 60 to nearly 200 employees during COVID. But as market conditions changed, so did their approach. Taylor shares how e-commerce brands must pivot from chasing revenue to focusing on profitability and

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00:26:34

Ep 486: Why Most YouTube Ads Fail—And How to Make...

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2025/02/28

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupOn today’s episode of All Killer No Filler, we’re joined by Dougie from Pilothouse to talk about how DTC brands should structure YouTube ads for growth. Many advertisers expect immediate conversions from YouTube, but the real value comes from top-of-funnel awareness that increases brand searches, customer engagement, and long-term conversions.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why YouTube should be seen as a demand generation tool, not just

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00:30:19

Ep 485: How Soberish Built a $1M+ DTC Brand Without Ads

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2025/02/24

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupKim Gamez, founder of Soberish, scaled her business to over $1M in sales in under a year—all without spending a dollar on paid ads.In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Kim shares how she:✅ Engineered viral content on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to drive millions of views and thousands of purchases.✅ Turned organic engagement into a scalable eCommerce business, transitioning from influencer to marketplace owner.✅ Navigated the challenges of

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00:23:32

Ep 484: How to Track Lifecycle Metrics, Not Just...

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2025/02/21

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupToday, we’re doing something a little different. We’re featuring an episode from The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast (TWBERP)—a must-listen for anyone looking to maximize revenue from the customers they’ve already acquired.Subscribe to TWBERP Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/30OswCnXzinWp0zBP1kenR?si=gFxF-OOsQY2FNh0Tc_1Q0ATWBERP is where Jordan Gordon and the Pilothouse email and retention team break down the strategies that

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00:50:07

EP 483: Velocity Wins: How Curtis Matsko Scaled...

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2025/02/17

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter -⁠https://dtcnews.link/signup📢 What does it really take to scale a 9-figure DTC brand? Relentless speed, constant reinvention, and never playing defense.In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Curtis Matsko, founder and CEO of Portland Leather Goods, to break down how he built one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands by outpacing the competition at every turn.Curtis doesn't hesitate—he makes decisions fast, learns fast, and scales fast. While

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00:25:37

Ep 482: How to Optimize Amazon Merchandising for...

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2025/02/14

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAmazon is a crucial sales channel, but most brands fail to merchandise their products effectively. In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Rob & Clifford from Pilot House’s Amazon team break down the key strategies to optimize Amazon listings for better visibility, conversion, and profitability.🚀 What You’ll Learn:Why variation strategy is critical for increasing visibility and conversions.How to align your Amazon merchandising strategy with

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00:36:13

Ep 481: Scaling Brand Awareness: BYLT’s Playbook for...

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2025/02/10

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter -https://dtcnews.link/signup🚀 How do you build a brand that consumers remember before they even see an ad? BYLT Basics is mastering the art of upper funnel marketing.In this episode, Spencer Toomey, BYLT’s growth lead, breaks down how major sponsorships—like their Mike Tyson partnership during his Netflix fight—drove massive Q4 success.📌 Key takeaways:📺 TV + Sponsorships = Performance Lift – How upper funnel plays fuel bottom-funnel conversions.🔍 How BYLT Measures

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00:31:04

Ep 480: How Meta’s New Ad Rules Impact Health &...

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2025/02/07

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupMeta’s latest advertising update is shaking up the health & wellness space, restricting event tracking for many brands. This means brands selling supplements, wellness products, or other health-related items may no longer see key conversion events like purchases and add-to-cart in their Meta ad accounts. In this episode, Eric Dyck chats with Pilothouse Meta experts Taylor Cain, Jocelyn, and Aves to break down what’s happening, what

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00:47:26

Bonus: Rethinking Profitability: How to Market Like...

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2025/02/05

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Bradley Keefer, CRO of Keen Decision Systems, to discuss how brands can elevate their marketing game by thinking like investment bankers. Bradley dives deep into why ROAS alone doesn’t cut it anymore and explains how brands can use holistic data to align short-term performance with long-term profitability. Download the 2024 Performance Insights & Strategic Investment Guide for 2025:

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00:51:15

Ep 479: How to Build a Brand That Outlasts...

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2025/02/03

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupChubbies became a DTC legend by selling proper-length shorts and a brand identity people loved. But behind the scenes, Preston Rutherford and his team had to fight against the short-term addiction of Meta ads that almost ran the company into the ground. In this episode, Preston shares: 🔥 The dark side of performance marketing & how it killed their margins 🎯 Why brands need to invest in “memory structures” to drive future demand 📈 How

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00:33:28

Ep 478: How AI is Transforming Creative Strategy:...

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2025/01/31

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAI is changing the way brands approach creative marketing. In this episode, Braydon from Pilothouse dives into how AI tools—especially custom GPTs—are transforming landing pages, ad creative, and brand storytelling. Key Takeaways: AI-Driven CRO: How custom GPTs optimize landing pages section by section for higher conversion rates. AI for Subscription Growth: Why AI-powered page redesigns can dramatically improve MRR. Automating Ad Mashups:

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00:32:59

Bonus: Anatomy of a Million Dollar Ad: Motion's James...

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2025/01/29

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupOn this episode of the DTC Podcast, we dive deep into creative advertising with James Mulvey, Head of Content at Motion, the creative analytics and research platform used by brands like HexClad, True Classic, Ridge, and Vuori. James shares insights from their recent report analyzing $100M in ad spend and surveying 500+ DTC advertisers, highlighting how brands can develop ads that scale to six- or seven-figure spends. Learn the 7 most

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00:42:40

Ep 477: Shopify Optimization Strategies Every DTC...

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2025/01/27

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode of the DTC Podcast, we welcome Kurt Elster, Shopify expert and founder of EtherCycle, a consultancy specializing in optimizing Shopify stores for eCommerce brands. https://ethercycle.com https://www.instagram.com/kgelster/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtelster/ Kurt dives into tactical advice for DTC founders, focusing on Shopify's most underutilized features and strategies that drive conversions. Whether

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00:21:04

Ep 476: How to Leverage Google PMAX for Demand...

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2025/01/24

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupWelcome to the DTC Podcast! In this episode, Eric sits down with Dougie from Pilothouse's Google team to dive deep into how to leverage Google Ads' Performance Max (PMAX) campaigns for demand capture while building long-term growth strategies. With the recent Google update allowing shopping campaigns to compete with PMAX on ad rank, Dougie shares actionable insights for structuring hybrid campaigns, integrating first-party data, and

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00:39:06

Ep 475: Anatomy of the World's Fastest Growing...

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2025/01/20

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupWelcome to the DTC Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Nosbisch, founder of BRĒZ, the fastest-growing cannabis-infused beverage brand on the market. BRĒZ is at the forefront of a new wave in social drinking, offering a functional alternative to alcohol with none of its downsides. By combining innovative product design, strategic DTC-first approaches, and a deep understanding of compliance in restricted categories, BRĒZ has

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00:22:24

Ep 474: CRO Is Dead! Kyle Hitchcox on the Future of...

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2025/01/17

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - ⁠https://dtcnews.link/signup⁠Welcome to the DTC Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep with Kyle Hitchcox, co-founder of Warpdrive, on why traditional conversion rate optimization (CRO) needs a complete overhaul. Kyle explains how Warpdrive's modular tools empower Shopify brands to optimize their funnels faster and drive more revenue from existing traffic. Get In Touch→ ⁠https://www.pilothouse.co/get-in-touch⁠ Follow Kyle →

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00:43:26

Ep 473: From Bankruptcy to Profit in One Year: Dan...

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2025/01/13

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupWelcome to the DTC Podcast, where we dive deep into actionable strategies for scaling direct-to-consumer businesses. In this episode, Dan Crosby shares the inspiring story of how he bought a personal favorite hydration brand, BioSteel from bankruptcy and reshaped it into a profitable business within a year. Key Takeaways: Logistics Overhaul: Learn how consolidating 20+ distribution centers was critical to BioSteel’s turnaround. Grassroots

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00:27:33

Ep 472: What Email and Retention Strategies to Focus...

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2025/01/10

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupSTOP - Have you subscribed to Jordon Gordon's "The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast"?? [TWBERP) → https://open.spotify.com/show/30OswCnXzinWp0zBP1kenR?si=gFxF-OOsQY2FNh0Tc_1Q0A In this episode, we welcome Jordan Gordon, the host of The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast, to discuss the critical shifts in email marketing for 2025. With inbox deliverability tightening and customer attention harder to earn, Jordan emphasizes the

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00:43:17

Ep 471: FabFitFun’s Billion-Dollar Subscription...

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2025/01/06

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Broukhim, co-founder of FabFitFun, the billion-dollar subscription lifestyle brand that has redefined how consumers discover and experience new products. From its origins as a modest blog to a multi-faceted platform offering curated subscription boxes, exclusive sales, and even B2B services, FabFitFun has become a leader in the subscription space. Key Takeaways: Evolution through

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00:23:35

Ep 470: Why Amazon’s Badges Can Make or Break Your...

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2025/01/03

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the All Killer No Filler DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck sits down with Rob and Clifford from Pilothouse Amazon, to unpack key learnings from a record-breaking holiday season on Amazon. From Black Friday to Q1, they dive deep into the strategies that propelled brands to double or even triple revenue during critical sales periods. Key insights include: The importance of deal badges: Why Black Friday and Cyber Monday badges can

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