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eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection

Steve Hutt | Shopify and eCommerce Expert
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Running a Shopify store? You already know success isn't about finding the right app—it's about knowing which strategies actually work at your specific stage of growth. I'm Steve Hutt, and I've lived every level of the ecommerce journey. From eBay Power Seller shipping products from my garage, to co-founding and scaling VisionPros.com (an optical DTC startup) through to a successful exit, then spen... more

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Steve Hutt
Host of eCommerce Fastlane and expert in eCommerce growth strategies with extensive experience in Shopify and DTC entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 774 ratings
  • Steve is an amazing host

    We went pretty deep into 2X your Shopify revenue profitably. Thank you for hosting me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sabir007
    United Statesa year ago
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    Regine_C
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Amazing eCommerce Podcast

    Really enjoy listening to this podcast. The guests are very knowledgeable and it’s the best way to stay on top of the game and find out the new trends in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tank_ugo
    Italya year ago
  • Must listen for any Shopify store owner

    Steve is great, super knowledgeable and really cares about helping Shopify merchants

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    5
    Game_Padre
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best produced podcasts in E-Comm

    The eCommerce Fastlane has some off the best guests and some of the best production value in the e-comm podcast space. As a former Shopify team member, Steve, the host brings a TON of knowledge and context to his conversations with guests. So many other podcasts are just faking it til they make it but the Fastlane is the best lane :)

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    United States2 years ago

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The host is often commended for his deep knowledge and genuine interest in helping Shopify merchants succeed.

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The $250K Problem Hiding In Your Warehouse Corner
Q: Can you talk about maybe some of these other cost buckets that maybe some of these founders or marketers are actually not thinking about once the return hits their warehouse?
There are first-order costs around the return process and the management that can lead to second and third-order impacts that significantly affect margins and customer relationships.
The $250K Problem Hiding In Your Warehouse Corner
Q: When did you kind of realize that maybe there was this kind of unsolved problem in the market?
I kept going into these fulfillment centers and having the same scary experience with returns in the corner of warehouses that nobody wanted to manage properly.
AI Agents That Actually Work: How DTC Brands Save 200+ Hours Monthly (Without Engineers)
Q: What do you think some of the next steps should be for these D2C brands in relation to AI adoption?
You have to show some sort of ROI, either by generating additional revenue or by automating time-consuming tasks.
Customer Acquisition Costs Keep Rising—The Multi-Channel Fix Most Brands Are Missing
Q: How should brands approach the integration of SEO and paid media?
Brands should view SEO and paid media as complimentary systems that work together to improve efficiency in acquiring customers across different channels.
Scale Beyond Paid Ads: How SARAL’s InfluencerOS Delivers Predictable Growth for Shopify Brands
Q: How is UGC handled from a legal perspective regarding ownership?
Ownership of UGC depends on where the influencer is in the pyramid, with brands typically gaining more rights at higher levels.

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Focused on guiding Shopify store owners and marketers, this podcast addresses various stages of growth within the eCommerce landscape. It features insights from industry experts, including discussions on practical digital marketing strategies, retention tactics, and the integration of innovative technologies such as AI in business operations. The host, drawing from his extensive experience as both a Shopify insider and a successful entrepreneur, provides invaluable perspectives that resonate with those looking to thrive in the competitive eCommerce space. Noteworthy elements include real stories from founders and the emphasis on actionable strategies that listeners can implement immediately, setting it apart from other shows in the category... more

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