Episodes

E108: The SMS Kingpin
OPERATORSApril 18, 2025x
108
01:24:4977.66 MB

E108: The SMS Kingpin

In this episode, Sean and Jason speak with Alex Beller from Postscript, discussing the evolution of SMS marketing, the competitive landscape, and the future of messaging technology. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the e-commerce space, particularly focusing on the role of AI and th...

E107: Tips for Impending Doom
OPERATORSApril 16, 2025x
107
01:19:2472.7 MB

E107: Tips for Impending Doom

In this episode of the Operators Podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of navigating chaos and uncertainty in the current economic climate. They explore strategies for managing inventory, cutting costs, and adapting to market changes while emphasizing the importance of personal growth during di...

E055: Meta's Conversion Lift Testing, AI in Creative, and Product Seeding for Scalable Growth
MARKETING OPERATORSApril 15, 2025x
55
01:03:0057.68 MB

E055: Meta's Conversion Lift Testing, AI in Creative, and Product Seeding for Scalable Growth

In this episode of Marketing Operators, we get into a mix of marketing topics that are top of mind for us this week, plus we answer a listener question from the MOperators Hotline. First, we break down Meta’s Conversion Lift Testing, including how it measures ad performance, its limitations, and wh...

Financial Strategies for Uncertain Times
FINANCE OPERATORSApril 14, 2025x
5
01:03:2958.14 MB

Financial Strategies for Uncertain Times

00:00 Navigating Tariffs and Their Impact 20:31 M&A Trends in Consumer Brands 32:17 State of Minority Equity Capital Markets 35:03 Year-Over-Year Market Activity Insights 36:46 Understanding VC Support for Business Models 43:31 Impact of Public Market Trends on Minority Equity 47:25 Valuation E...

E054: From Product Drops to Post-Purchase Plays - Email Marketing with 'Email Is Not Dead' Author, Karly Craig
MARKETING OPERATORSApril 08, 2025x
54
01:16:4970.33 MB

E054: From Product Drops to Post-Purchase Plays - Email Marketing with 'Email Is Not Dead' Author, Karly Craig

Email marketing isn’t dead - but it can often be done better. Today we’re joined by Karly Craig, author of Email Is Not Dead and seasoned ecommerce operator, to talk about the email marketing strategies that actually drive revenue. Karly shares why most brands are underutilising flows, especially w...

E106: The Tariffs Emergency Episode
OPERATORSApril 07, 2025x
106
01:37:4389.46 MB

E106: The Tariffs Emergency Episode

In this episode of the Operators Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the current chaos surrounding tariffs and their implications on the economy. They discuss the macro and microeconomic factors at play, the psychological aspects of market predictions, and the complexities of global supply chains. Th...

Financial Tariff War Room: Section 321, Beverage M&A, Soft Landing for Distressed Brands & More.
FINANCE OPERATORSApril 07, 2025x
4
01:01:0055.85 MB

Financial Tariff War Room: Section 321, Beverage M&A, Soft Landing for Distressed Brands & More.

00:00Understanding the New Tariffs03:20Impact on Supply Chains and Manufacturing04:55Gross Margins and Industry Insights08:35Section 321 and Its Implications10:15Pricing Strategies to Combat Tariffs18:12Revenue Levers and Business Strategies26:36Optimizing Packaging for Cost Savings28:35The Role of...

E105: How to Define Your Customer Profiles with Sarah Levinger
OPERATORSApril 02, 2025x
105
01:05:2559.9 MB

E105: How to Define Your Customer Profiles with Sarah Levinger

00:00 Introduction 02:55 Understanding Customer Avatars and Personas 06:02 Defining Customer Profiles and Their Importance 08:53 The Role of Customer Names in Marketing 12:09 Discovering Customer Avatars Through Observation 15:00 The Complexity of Customer Archetypes 18:08 Balancing Brand and Growt...

E053: Our Takes on Saratoga's Viral Moment, Meta's Andromeda & AI's Role in Ad Creative
MARKETING OPERATORSApril 01, 2025x
53
01:14:2868.18 MB

E053: Our Takes on Saratoga's Viral Moment, Meta's Andromeda & AI's Role in Ad Creative

Last week, a video featuring Saratoga water went viral - and the brand’s response, or lack thereof, got the ecom and marketing twitter world into a frenzy, with people calling them out for wasting a massive viral moment. We break down what we would’ve done as Saratoga’s CMO: how to respond to earne...