Shopify with Milk Bottle Show

Today, we're thrilled to have Harry Willis, the visionary behind the revolutionary Relo app, joining us for an enlightening conversation. In this episode, we'll explore the journey of Relo, a game-changing application that has transformed how businesses connect with their customers in the digital age. Harry will share the inspiration behind Relo, the challenges faced during its development, and how it's setting new standards in customer engagement and loyalty.

Links/trial details below

Relo offers a 30-day free trial to listeners of the Milk Bottle Labs Shopify Podcast, including full setup/implementation into your current Klaviyo setup. Reach out to harry@reloapp.co for details. 

Case studies as mentioned:

How Forthglade increased new Recharge subscribers by 26% with Relo

How Absolute Collagen saw 16% uplift in Recharge Subscriptions with Relo

How DIRTEA increased their Recharge subscribers by 15% each month with Relo

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle Podcast on Apple
• Milk Bottle Podcast on Spotify
• Milk Bottle Podcast on Google Podcasts
• Relo 
• Relo on Twitter

Marcus Seoighe, hailing from Galway, serves as the CEO of Clean Canvas, one of the most prominent Shopify theme developers on the planet. With more than a decade of experience, Clean Canvas specialises in crafting high-quality Shopify themes and remains one of the top-selling theme creators in the Shopify Theme Store. Marcus spent over 6 years as a Senior Theme Partnerships Manager at Shopify so he knows themes better than anyone.... 

The first ten people to purchase one of Clean Canvas's themes after listening to this podcast who reach out to Marcus at marcus@cleancanvas.co.uk (with store URL showing theme purchase), and who have subscribed to this podcast series on one of the below links, will receive a branded Bullet™ Insulating travel mug.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle Podcast on Apple
• Milk Bottle Podcast on Spotify
• Milk Bottle Podcast on Google Podcasts
• Clean Canvas
• Clean Canvas on Twitter

For our 100th episode, we chat with DP Fitzgerald and Matthew Gavin from Mycel, a Dublin-based performance marketing agency with a focus on TikTok. They share their insights on the evolution of TikTok, its impact on digital marketing, and how businesses can harness the power of this platform to connect with their audience in creative ways.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Mycel
• Mycel LinkedIn
• Matthew Gavin LinkedIn
• DP Fitzgerald LinkedIn
• Golden Discs TikTok
• Meaghers TikTok
• Carrolls TikTok
• Loulerie TikTok

In August 2019, we had the pleasure of hosting Kurt Elster, the renowned Shopify expert based in Chicago and the host of the highly acclaimed Shopify podcast, 'The Unofficial Shopify Podcast', on Episode 13 of our show. Kurt's expertise in the world of Shopify is second to none, and he's had the privilege of working with fascinating clients, including the legendary Jay Leno. Tune in to this episode as Kurt takes us on a captivating journey through his path to e-commerce, his discovery of Shopify, and, of course, his memorable experiences working with his favourite client, Jay Leno. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Ethercycle Shopify Agency
• The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Gavin Ballard is a long-time friend of the team at Milk Bottle. He's the mastermind behind Disco Labs, a pioneering firm dedicated to crafting software that empowers Shopify stores. Not only has Gavin penned 'The Definitive Guide to Shopify Themes,' but he's also one of the most respected Shopify technical architects in the Shopify ecosystem.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Submarine
• Submarine LinkedIn
• Disco Labs

In today's episode, we're talking to Michael Storan and Ian Madigan from Dataships. Dataships helps eCommerce businesses optimise their email marketing consent collection for growth and compliance.

Michael and Ian have a combined experience of over 20 years in the data analytics industry. Keith chats about how Dataships works, the benefits of using Dataships, and how businesses can get started with Dataships. 

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Dataships.io
• Dataships Instagram

In September 2022 we chatted to a renowned author and designer from Chicago, Illinois. Through Draft.nu, Nick Disabato applies the best design practice to Shopify stores worldwide. Nick chats about design principles and how he helps stores make more money by teaching them how to make informed, evidence-based design decisions.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Our site: https://draft.nu
• For sub-$1M stores, get a teardown: https://draft.nu/teardown/
• Our posts on synthesis & prioritization: https://draft.nu/blog/tutorials/research/synthesis/ ; https://draft.nu/blog/tutorials/optimization/prioritization/
• For bigger stores, get a roadmap or consult with us: https://draft.nu/roadmap/; https://draft.nu/revise/
• That time when I doubled someone’s conversion rate and looked at ducks in a pond: https://draft.nu/helped/wanderclub/

MicksGarage.com is an Irish-based eCommerce business that has made a significant impact in the eCommerce sector worldwide and its founders are regarded as eCommerce pioneers.

Co-founder Ciaran Crean who joins us today, hails from the west of Ireland and has charted an inspiring journey in the world of eCommerce. From modest roots, Micksgarage.com has blossomed into one of Europe's top online marketplaces for car parts and accessories.

But today, our conversation will revolve around Ciaran's newest endeavour - Wave OMS.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle Twitter
• MicksGarage.com
• WaveOMS
• MicksGarage Twitter
• WaveOMS Twitter

Luke Carthy is renowned for his expertise in driving double, even triple-digit growth for e-commerce brands. His keen understanding of the digital landscape and his innovative approach to conversion rate optimisation (CRO) have made him a sought-after name in the industry.

Today, we have the privilege of delving into Luke's journey. We'll learn about his experiences, his strategies and his unique perspective on e-commerce growth. We'll discuss how he helps brands maximise their earning potential through better CRO, and what it takes to achieve such impressive results.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Google Analytics
• LukeCarthy.com
• Luke Carthy on Twitter

Join us as we sit down with Leigh Marcum Phelps, a prominent figure in the world of SMS marketing and customer engagement. Leigh is a senior manager at Attentive, a leading SMS provider that revolutionises the way eCommerce brands connect with their customers.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Attentive
  Attentive IG
• Astrid & Miyu
• The INKEY List

Kausambi Manjita is an award-winning founder and serial product builder based in Bangalore. As the current CPO of Mason, Kausambi discusses the use of AI to generate sales in your eCommerce store.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Mason
• Mason on Twitter

We are thrilled to have Callum McKeefery as our guest. Callum is the CEO and founder of Reviews.io, a widely used eCommerce reviews app that can be integrated into all platforms. But he's not just a successful SAS entrepreneur - Callum is also a proud father, a local employer in Leicester, UK, and a man on a mission to find cures for rare mitochondrial diseases.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Reviews.io

Let's listen to the career journeys of three women who have made an impact in the Shopify ecosystem. Anne Thomas, co-founder of the Design Packs app, helps merchants extend their theme's functionality by adding new sections and page templates. Lisa Popovici, a former med student, founded Cartloop, a collaborative SMS marketing platform, and has built a global customer base. Shauna Moran, founder of Operate Remote, is a qualified coach and consultant specialising in remote working. With remote work on the rise, their stories are a must-listen.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle Labs
• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Design Packs
• Operate Remote
• Cartloop

We're thrilled to have Gaby Yitzhaek Tegen, the Co-Founder and CEO of Smartrr, on the show. We dive into Smartrr's subscription offering and Gaby shares her history, how Smartrr got started and why Smartrr is a revenue game-changer for Shopify merchants.

Businesses given a special mention by Gaby in the podcast are Jolie and Remi.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Smartrr
• Smartrr Twitter

Let's listen back to how these 3 successful entrepreneurs got started. Louise Stokes, a talented jewellery designer and businesswoman, shares her journey from New York intern to top of the jewellery scene in Ireland. The owner of Meaghers Pharmacy Group, Oonagh O'Hagan, who established the brand as a destination for health, beauty and wellbeing, is also featured. Lastly, Laura Dowling, the founder and CEO of FabÜ Wellness, a nutritional supplement company, shares her journey from the health and wellness industry to the founding of FabÜ.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Loulerie
• Meaghers
• FabÜ

In early 2021, I conducted an interview with Shane Byrne, who was then serving as Head of Marketing at Fresh the Good Food Market. During the interview, Shane shared an inspiring story about how Fresh successfully transitioned to an online presence in a short amount of time using Shopify. This particular episode turned out to be one of the most popular downloads in 2021. Although Shane has since moved on from his position, his story continues to be one of our favourites.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• FreshtheGoodFoodMarket
• FreshtheGoodFoodMarket Instagram

Thomas Gleeson is the founder of StoreHero.ai, a powerful Shopify dashboarding tool offering a unified e-commerce analytics platform for Shopify merchants. It provides Shopify merchants with the clarity they need to optimise their operations and drive margin-based growth.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• StoreHero.ai
• StoreHero LinkedIn

Today, we are thrilled to have guest Alan Gormley, the founder of Shopbox.ai, a cutting-edge platform that helps online retailers enhance customer experience and boost revenue effortlessly.

Shopbox.ai uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine-learning algorithms to match shoppers with the products they'll love based on their interests and browsing behaviour. The result is a personalised shopping experience that keeps customers engaged, increases their satisfaction and drives sales.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Shopbox.ai
• Shopbox.ai LinkedIn

Klara O’Leary is the founder of Shopify online-based business Care Box Collection. Care Box Collection is an Irish gift company that provides meaningful and affordable online, retail and corporate clients across Ireland, the UK and the EU - and it is built on Shopify. 

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.io

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Care Box Collection
• Care Box Collection Instagram

Mike Potter (Rewind.com), Jay Myers (Bold Commerce) & Björn Forsberg (FORSBERG+two) are the first entrepreneurs to have noticed the opportunity as a Shopify app developer. 

Each has built some of the most successful apps in Shopify and across the wider eCommerce space. In this episode, Keith shares excerpts from their previous interviews where they tell us how they got started.

Sponsored by:

• Zapiet
• The Point of Sale Store
• Rewind.com

Links:  

• Milk Bottle on Twitter
• Milk Bottle Labs
• Bold Commerce
• Rewind LinkedIn
• FORSBERG+two

Original podcast episodes:

• Mike Potter
• Jay Myers
• Björn Forsberg