DTC POD is a podcast about all things direct to consumer. We cover everything for starting, growing, and optimizing eCommerce stores and DTC (or D2C) brands. We talk with founders, marketers, platforms, creators and marketing & growth agencies to cover topics like brand building, social media, influencer marketing, website conversion, paid media, Facebook ads, consumer trends, email marketing, and more. If you're interested in the stories behind your favorite consumer brands, this podcast is for you.
Azuna CEO and founder Scott Dancy discusses building a CPG brand in the air freshener space. Dancy recounts starting the company in 2019 after discovering a tea tree oil-based air freshener and scaling the business through DTC channels, emphasizing the importance of a high average order value to support online advertis...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Graham Rigby, President and CEO of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), about the herbal supplement industry. Rigby discusses the industry's growth, regulatory landscape, and the shift in consumer demographics. He explains the Dietary Supplement Health and...
In this episode of DTC POD, Natalia Chappell, Director of Natalia Chappell & Co., shares her expertise on scaling e-commerce brands, particularly in the luxury, fashion, home, and beauty sectors, with a focus on the UK market. Natalia discusses her background, her holistic approach to digital marketing, and the importa...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Martin Forde, co-founder and partner at Highline Brands, about transitioning digitally native brands into retail. Martin shares his experience from Dr. Squatch's successful retail launch and discusses strategies for emerging brands, including leveraging independent re...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Oisin O'Connor, the CEO and founder of Recharge, a major player in the subscription e-commerce space. O'Connor discusses his background and how Recharge was founded, emphasizing the importance of identifying a significant problem and opportunity in the market. He shar...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Zeke Bronfman, co-founder and CEO of The Absorption Company, about building a direct-to-consumer supplement brand focused on bioavailability and absorption. Zeke shares the company's origin story, emphasizing the importance of supplement absorption, their unique commu...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Danielle Kidney, the founder of The Creative Pack, about packaging design for direct-to-consumer (DTC) and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Danielle shares her background, design process, and the importance of engaging with a designer early. They discuss balancin...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Meenakshi Lala, CEO of UrbanStems, about the complexities of running an online flower business. Meenakshi shares her background in fashion retail and how it prepared her for the challenges of managing a perishable product like flowers. The conversation covers UrbanSte...
In this episode of DTC POD, Blaine Bolus interviews Natan Bershtel, Director of Business Development at Pelagic, about supply chain management for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. Natan shares his background and how he came to work at Pelagic, which acts as a fractional supply chain team for brands at various growth st...
In this episode of DTC POD, Brent Vartan, Managing Partner at Bullish, discusses the firm's unique approach to venture capital, blending brand marketing expertise with investment. Vartan details Bullish's early-stage investment strategy, emphasizing brand strategy as a growth mechanism and the importance of customer li...
In this episode of DTC POD, Apoorva Govind, founder and CEO of Bestever AI, discusses the intersection of AI and e-commerce, particularly focusing on ad creative and scaling strategies. Apoorva shares her background in tech, including her experiences at Apple and Uber, leading to the founding of Bestever AI, which init...
In this episode of DTC POD, Chris Koch, founder and CEO of VOID, discusses his background and the venture studio model VOID uses to launch brands with celebrities and talent. Koch explains that VOID focuses on identifying consumer problems and creating product-first brands, using talent as a megaphone for awareness. He...
This episode explores the growth strategies of Breeze, a rapidly expanding brand in the cannabis-infused beverage sector, through an interview with its founder and CEO, Aaron Nosbisch. Nosbisch recounts his early experiences in e-commerce, starting with t-shirt design and sales on MySpace and Big Cartel, which evolved ...
This episode explores strategies for profitable scaling of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands using Facebook ads. Against the backdrop of Marin Istvanić's journey from freelancing to becoming a partner at Inspire Brands, the discussion highlights the importance of product-market fit and crafting compelling offers. More s...
This episode explores the impact of escalating tariffs and duties on Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands, particularly those sourcing from China. Against the backdrop of recent tariff increases announced by Donald Trump, the discussion features Justin Sherlock, co-founder and CEO of Caspian, an AI-powered duty drawback pla...
This episode explores effective advertising strategies for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands and their application to other business models, particularly SaaS. Against the backdrop of a highly competitive DTC market, the discussion centers on Peter Czepiga's expertise in scaling brands through Meta advertising. More si...
This podcast interviews Matt Grenby and Irene Chen, co-founders of the eight-figure bootstrapped luxury goods company Parker Thatch. The conversation traces their entrepreneurial journey, highlighting a pivot from an e-stationery concept to a successful handbag line, emphasizing the importance of market timing and ada...
This podcast interviews Caleb Alvarez, founder of Shadow Light Studios, a creative studio specializing in high-converting content, about building a content strategy for DTC brands. The discussion covers various content strategies, including founder-led content and influencer marketing, emphasizing the importance of a ...
In this podcast, Ben Matthews, a general partner at Night Ventures—a venture capital firm dedicated to consumer, creator, and culture brands—shares valuable insights from his experiences in brand building and investment. The discussion highlights successful ventures like MrBeast Burger and Feastables, showcasing the po...
In this podcast episode, Isabel Mendez, the founder of Antara Studio—a design agency dedicated to purpose-driven brands—shares her insights on creating a strong brand identity. She emphasizes that branding goes beyond just a logo; it's a strategic journey that involves every interaction a customer has with the brand. M...
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