Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…
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 ...
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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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I talk about DC/Marvel, The Boys/Invincible, and many other superhero franchises. Note: DTC stands for nothing of relevance, but I'm keeping it because I like the letters C, D, and T, and I like them in the order of DTC. If you think I should remove the DTC since it doesn't add anything to my podcast, too bad.
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Hi, you’re listening to Postdocalypse, a podcast by postgrad students about all things postgrad. The name comes from the idea that once you finish your PhD, there’s the big question for all of us whether we’ll continue along the academic path or take on of the many alternative routes that are on offer to us. We’re a team of PhD students at King’s College London, trying to navigate this crazy world and we’ll be sharing the highs and the lows of postgraduate study.
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#359 - Inside Bullish: Lessons from Backing Major DTC Winners (Peloton, Harry’s, Warby Parker)
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47:57Brent Vartan is Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Bullish, a unique hybrid combining a branding agency and a consumer-focused venture fund. With decades of experience in brand strategy, Brent and his team have been early investors and builders behind some of the most iconic DTC and consumer brands of the past decade, including Peloton, Warby Parke…
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Ep 522: How to Strategically Win a 4‑Day Prime Day on Amazon | AKNF
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30:53Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck sits down with Pilothouse’s Amazon strategists, Rob & Clifford, to unpack why the shift to a four‑day Prime Day demands new levels of agility, budget strategy, and channel investment. They dive into: ✅ Why a four‑day Prime Day is a marathon vs sp…
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Ep 521: How RYSE Used Meta Ads to Raise $10M+ in Equity (Not Just Sales)
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27:20Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Trung Pham, founder of RYSE, shares how he turned paid ad funnels — usually used to drive DTC sales — into a reliable growth engine for equity crowdfunding, raising over $10 million to fuel smart-home hardware innovation. Join Ryse's Round! https://invest.helloryse.com/ 🎯 Wh…
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Ep 520: How Pilothouse Tests 30+ Creatives Weekly on Meta: A Practical Guide | AKNF
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24:46Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck hosts Taylor Cain and Jacob from Pilothouse Meta Brain Trust to unpack how high-volume DTC brands test creative at scale on Meta. Learn their hybrid approach using ABO for insight discovery and Advantage Plus/CBO for scaling winners—while keeping…
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Ep 519: Bootstrapping Revel Bikes: From Carbon Suspension Innovation to Acquisition
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42:40Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of DTC Podcast, Adam Miller, founder of Revel Bikes, shares how he bootstrapped a premium mountain bike brand — solving product complexity, managing cash constraints, and scaling to global distribution with only minimal paid marketing. Why it matters: Bootstrapping high-cost …
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Ep 518: CCPA/CPRA Explained - What Every Ecommerce Tech Manager Must Know | AKNF
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36:19Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of All Killer, No Filler DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck talks with Pilothouse’s Technical Manager Richard about the expanding impact of California’s CCPA/CPRA and evolving privacy laws across North America. Key moments to listen for: CCPA/CPRA 101 & penalties – Up to $7.5K per v…
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#358 - The AI Ad Strategy Every DTC Brand Needs in 2025 feat. Bestever CEO Apoorva Govind
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52:05Apoorva Govind is the founder and CEO of Bestever, a platform focused on helping brands and marketers generate ad creatives powered by real performance data and advanced AI models. With a background spanning technical roles at Apple, Uber, and Nvidia, Apoorva brings unique insights into the intersection of technology and growth marketing. In this D…
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Ep 517: How Back to Nature Repositioned Away from “Plant-Based” to Drive Shelf Velocity
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35:54To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode dives deep into how a major global brand (Barilla) reimagined Back to Nature with a bold rebrand strategy anchored in nostalgia, joy, and simple ingredients. Hear why shifting from a plant‑based tagline to a "Better‑For‑You Remix of Classics" helped unlock broader consumer ap…
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Ep 516: Steal These AI Workflows and 3x Your Creative Productivity | AKNF
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29:21To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Braydon, Senior Content Manager at Pilothouse, dives into how he uses AI to streamline client calls, automate creative workflows, and reclaim time. Below are the standout tactical takeaways: 🔥 3× Creative Productivity: Use ChatGPT + DALL·E to reverse‑engineer competitor a…
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Ep 515: How Shiti Coolers Turned a Joke Into a $320K Sticker Business and Built the First Party Cooler Brand
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36:49Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Trevor Zacny from Shiti Coolers joins the DTC Podcast to share how he and his brothers transformed a napkin joke into a viral sticker business, and then into the world’s first party cooler brand. This episode dives deep into humor-led branding, event-based growth, and the transition from par…
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Ep 514: How Hestan Built a 40% Repeat Purchase Engine With Content & Plain Text Email | AKNF
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38:31Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup How does a luxury cookware brand maintain a 40% repeat purchase rate? In this episode of The World’s Best Retention and Marketing Podcast, Christina Chonody, Senior Director of Marketing at Hestan, shares the high-performance tactics behind their content-led retention strategy. From culinary…
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Bonus: Meta’s Garrick Tiplady & Kitsch’s Yingying Kuang on Scaling Creative and Media Buying with AI
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42:42Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Garrick Tiplady, Global Head of SMB Group at Meta, and Yingying Kuang, Head of Ecommerce and Growth at Kitsch. They share practical insights into how AI tools are reshaping media buying—not replacing it, but making it more efficient and cre…
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Ep 513: From Handmade to Nationwide: How Char Charms Scaled Hydration Accessories with Founder Charlotte Trecartin
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37:17Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today we’re joined by Charlotte Trecartin, the founder of Char Charms, a brand creating customizable accessories for drinkware. Charlotte’s journey from handmade prototypes in her college dorm room to nationwide deals with Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a masterclass in category cre…
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Ep 512: Pilothouse’s Q4 Playbook: Meta Media, Mother’s Day, and Creative Strategy | AKNF
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24:17Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck welcomes Avery from Ad-venturous and Taylor Cain from Pilothouse to break down key takeaways from Mother’s Day campaigns and how they inform Q4 preparedness. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: Meta’s evolving ad ecosystem: Advantage+ Shopping is being re…
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#357 - Product First, Creator Second: How 1Up Candy Hit $10M in 10 Months feat. VOID CEO Chris Koch
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43:45Chris Koch is the founder and CEO of VO/D, a venture studio that partners with massive talent celebrities to build enduring CPG brands across DTC, e-commerce, and retail. With a background in sports, investment banking, and talent management, Chris brings deep experience in identifying consumer needs, pairing them with the right creators, and execu…
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Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Regime with Passport's Alex Yancher: Duty Drawbacks, International Logistics, and the Arbitrage Opportunity Abroad
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43:45Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric interviews Alex Yancher, Co-founder & CEO of Passport, a leading global ecommerce provider powering end-to-end growth for fast-growing DTC brands. Alex breaks down the seismic shifts caused by recent tariff increases, how duty drawback programs work, …
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Ep 511: IQBar's Will Nitze CPG Playbook: From Rapid Product Market Fit Iteration to Omnichannel Scale
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44:49Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, IQBAR founder Will Nitze shares his journey from burnout in the corporate world to launching a bar brand rooted in cognitive nutrition. He walks through the steps that took IQBAR from kitchen counter tests to Amazon bestseller and retail mainstay. What you’ll hear is less ab…
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Ep 510: Inside Pilothouse’s YouTube Strategy: Segmenting Campaigns for Scalable Growth | AKNF
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24:16Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric Dyck sits down with Dougie and Adam from Pilothouse to talk about how to properly structure YouTube ad campaigns for long-term brand growth. Dougie and Adam share the evolved Pilothouse perspective on YouTube—not as a direct response platform, but as …
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Bonus: How Talkable Cuts CAC with Referral Loops and Wallet-Based Sharing
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27:02Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Foreshew from Talkable to explore how brands can leverage referral marketing to drive sustainable growth. Key Insights: The Decline of Traditional Advertising: Challenges with rising digital ad costs and the shift towards owned chan…
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Ep 509: Tea Time at the Whitehouse: How Art of Tea Scaled Through Story and Quality
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39:27Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Schwartz, founder of Art of Tea. From starting with a backpack and a phone bill to serving Google HQ and the White House, Steve’s journey is rooted in deep product integrity and radical education. Listen in to discover how blending Ay…
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Ep 508: How to Scale an Agency: Kyle Hitchcox on Pilothouse's Marketing, Sales, and Content Strategy
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42:56Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck sits down with Kyle Hitchcox, founding partner at Pilothouse, co-founder of the DTC Newsletter, and now a builder behind Warpdrive, a performance-driven CRO tool. This conversation is a masterclass in how content can power agency growth. Kyl…
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Bonus: Tomer Tagrin on Building a Retention-First Future with Data and Personalization
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34:40Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast! In this episode, Eric sits down with Tomer Tagrin, Co-Founder and CEO of Yotpo, the leading retention marketing platform for e-commerce brands. Tomer shares the behind-the-scenes story of Yotpo 2.0, a complete transformation across product, pricing, service, and m…
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Ep 507: How to Optimize Subscription Offers for Better Retention and Profit with Jordan Narducci
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40:39Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric welcomes Jordan Narducci—former Global DTC lead at Kellogg and VP at fast-growing supplement brand Momentous. Now an independent consultant, Jordan shares tactical insights on how brands can transform their subscription and retention strategies to dra…
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#356 - 0 to $50M in 24 Months: The Explosive Growth Story of BRĒZ feat. CEO Aaron Nosbisch
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48:16Aaron Nosbisch is the founder and CEO of BRĒZ, a cannabis social tonic beverage designed as an alcohol alternative that offers a euphoric, feel-good effect without the downsides of alcohol. He built his expertise in e-commerce from an early age, launching multiple internet brands and scaling previous ventures like MONQ (portable aromatherapy diffus…
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Ep 506: The PMAX Reset Strategy That Delivered a 37% ROAS Lift | AKNF
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22:46Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, we sit down with Zavire from Pilothouse’s Google team to dissect a common problem many DTC brands face: Performance Max campaigns that stagnate after a few months of initial success. You’ll hear exactly how Pilothouse helped Benji Sleep break out of this “PMAX plateau” by ov…
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Ep 505: How Pins and Aces Built a $25M Golf Brand with Limited Drops and Omni-Channel Expansion
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42:45Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Inside the Growth of Pins and Aces: Scaling a Golf Lifestyle Brand with Nicklaus Mertz Today on the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Nicklaus Mertz, founder of Pins and Aces, a golf brand that grew from a side project to a $25M+ powerhouse. Nick shares the step-by-step tactics that fueled their…
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Ep 504: 6 Reasons Why Your Meta Ads Aren't Scaling: Fix These Creative and Strategy Gaps with Aves | AKNF
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20:30Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup On today's special solo episode of the DTC Podcast, Aves from Pilothouse shares a tactical breakdown of the most common — and costly — mistakes brands make in their paid social ad accounts. Based on years of auditing hundreds of accounts, Aves reveals exactly why many DTC businesses struggle…
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#355 - The Truth About Scaling on Facebook: Lessons from $150M in Ad Spend
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40:00Marin Ištvanić is a partner at Inspire Brands, a boutique agency focused on paid social ads, primarily on Facebook and Instagram. He has personally spent over $150 million on Facebook ads for clients and internal brands, successfully scaling Inspire's own brand to $30 million in revenue by their third year. In this episode of DTC Pod, Marin shares …
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Bonus: Preparing Your DTC Brand for Acquisition: Lessons on the PE Path from Because Ventures
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34:30Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In today’s DTC Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Horowitz, founder of Because Ventures, a private equity firm laser-focused on acquiring and scaling DTC brands doing $10M–$100M in revenue. Jeremy shares why VC funding often damages DTC brands and how PE can provide a more sustainable growth p…
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Ep 503: Inside Shein’s $30B+ Global Fashion Machine: AI, Micro-Influencers, and On-Demand Manufacturing (LIVE from ShopTalk)
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27:09Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Peter Pernot-Day, Global Head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Shein, to explore the innovative strategies propelling Shein's global dominance in the fast fashion industry. Key Discussion Points: AI-Driven Supply Chain: How Shein utili…
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Special RSAC Episode with Karl Mattson
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17:48Summary In this episode of the DTC podcast, Deepak Jeevankumar interviews Karl Mattson, a senior security leader at Endor Labs, discussing the RSA Conference's significance in cybersecurity, the impact of AI on security, and the current concerns of CISOs. They explore strategies for startups to maximize their presence at the conference and the impo…
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Special RSAC Episode with Ben Carr
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23:44SUMMARY In this conversation, Deepak Jeevankumar interviews Ben Carr, the Chief Security and Trust Officer at Halcyon Security, discussing the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly in relation to AI and the RSA Conference. They explore the challenges of AI adoption in enterprises, the changing role of the CISO, and the importance of bui…
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Special RSAC Episode with Renee Guttmann
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24:30SUMMARY In this episode, Deepak Jeevankumar interviews Renee Gutmann, a seasoned CISO with extensive experience attending the RSA Conference. They discuss the evolution of the conference, advice for new CISOs, emerging trends in cybersecurity, the role of AI and automation, and the future challenges posed by quantum computing. Rene shares insights …
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Ep 502: DTC Survival Guide To Increasing Your Marketing Efficiency: A Fireside Chat with Dave Steele, Pilothouse CEO | AKNF
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19:19Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Join us for a dynamic fireside chat with Pilothouse CEO and Co-Founder Dave Steele about the inflection point that DTC brands find themselves facing with the global economy and Trump's tariffs. This session delves into on key areas such as consumer behavior, big-picture strategies, offline/o…
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#354 - Tariffs, Duty Drawbacks, and Building a Bulletproof Supply Chain Strategy feat. Justin Sherlock
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55:48Justin Sherlock is the co-founder and CEO of Caspian, an AI-native duty drawback platform designed to help brands navigate complex global trade and tariff environments. Prior to Caspian, Justin gained deep experience in finance and logistics at Flexport, where he led Flexport Capital, and previously had several years experience in private equity. I…
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Bonus: How Klaviyo’s CPO Thinks DTC Brands Should Build Customer Relationships in 2025
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28:02Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Adil Wali, CPO at Klaviyo, to break down the future of consumer marketing and why Klaviyo is launching a new category: B2C CRM. Adil, a former ecommerce entrepreneur, shares his unique perspective on how brands can shift from chasing trans…
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Ep 501: How Mid-Day Squares Scaled to $36M with Careful Costco, Costly Cocao, and a Bitcoin Supply Chain Makeover with Nick Saltarelli
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37:00Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, we sit down with Nick Saltarelli, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares — one of the most disruptive brands in functional CPG. Nick dives deep into how they broke a Costco sales record, built a new refrigerated snack category in mass retail, and fought margin collapse during a globa…
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Ep 500: Why Spending Too Much on Amazon Ads Could be KILLING Your Organic Results + Tariff Strategy for Amazon Sellers | AKNF
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27:48Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode, Eric welcomes back Rob and Clifford from Pilothouse’s Amazon Brain Trust for a tactical breakdown of two timely Amazon topics: the impact of new tariffs and the challenge of balancing ad spend with organic rank. Key topics include: What brands should do right now if they're …
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Bonus: The Marginal ROAS Revolution and How Meta's Algorithm Actually Works with Constantine Yurevich of SegmentStream
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48:52Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck welcomes back Constantine Yurevich, founder of SegmentStream, for a tactical conversation on modern marketing measurement and how to truly optimize media budgets—especially on Meta. Most brands are chasing growth using metrics that mislead, …
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Ep 499: Emergency Pod – How Four Sigmatic is Navigating Tariffs Without Losing Customers
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20:49Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today on the DTC Podcast, Rick Cadotte of Four Sigmatic joins for a rapid-fire, tactical discussion about how smart DTC operators should respond to tariff changes, commodity volatility, and geopolitical instability. Key Topics Covered: How Four Sigmatic keeps prices stable despite rising cos…
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Ep 498: How Tariff News and Market Volatility Are Shaping Meta and Google Ads Right Now | AKNF
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24:42Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode features a special cross-platform panel from Pilothouse, with experts from Meta, Google, creative, and strategic teams breaking down how the market is responding to recent tariff headlines. Key Takeaways: Why CPMs are down and how to capitalize on cheaper traffic Real-time creat…
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Bonus: How Cavela Uses AI to Cut Sourcing Costs by 40%—Even Amid Rising Tariffs
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35:09Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck speaks with Anthony Sardain, founder of Cavela, a virtual sourcing agent using AI to help DTC brands drastically cut sourcing costs and navigate the new era of global tariffs. With geopolitical shifts and new tariffs hitting brands hard, Cav…
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Ep 497: Aviron’s $25M Journey: Gamified Fitness & DTC Pivot
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33:47Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Andy Hoang, the founder of Aviron, a connected fitness company merging casual gaming with home exercise equipment. From bootstrapping with home equity lines to pivoting from B2B to DTC during COVID, Andy’s journey is a case study in high-c…
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Ep 496: How to Apply 20+ Cognitive Biases to Your Email Marketing: AKNF Preview of The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast with Jordan Gordon
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28:05Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup We're bringing you a no-fluff episode from The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast, hosted by Jordan Gordon—email marketing strategist and philosophical lead at Pilot House's retention team. Subscribe to TWBERP: https://open.spotify.com/show/30OswCnXzinWp0zBP1kenR?si=gFxF-OOsQY2FNh0Tc_1…
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Bonus: Kevin O'Leary on TV Ads, Wine, Watches & Building “Wonderful” DTC Brands
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23:09Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with Kevin O'Leary, also known as "Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank, to discuss his latest venture, WonderAds. Partnering with Tatari, WonderAds is set to revolutionize TV advertising by making it accessible and measurable for small to medium-siz…
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Ep 495: How Tito’s Built America’s #1 Vodka Brand Without Celebrities or Flavors
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40:06Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a unicorn in the spirits industry. No flashy bottle. No celebrity endorsements. No flavored vodkas. Just one meticulously crafted, fan-favorite product and a brand voice that feels more like a friend than a corporation. In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down…
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Ep 494: Why 2025 is the Year of Post-Click Optimization | AKNF
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33:27Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup If you’re running a DTC brand, you know the struggle: ad costs keep rising, and getting new customers is more expensive than ever. But what if the secret to better performance isn’t in your ads at all? In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we welcome back Kyle Hitchcox, co-founder of Pilothous…
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#353 - Meta Ad Secrets: How Top DTC Brands Spend $300K/Month Profitably
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46:17Peter Czepiga is the founder of Flighted, an agency that helps DTC brands profitably scale their advertising on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Google. He also runs his own brand, Ando. Flighted has worked with some of the most popular DTC brands spending between $50-300k per month on ads. In this episode of DTC Pod, Peter shares his strategies fo…
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Ep 493: Scaling a Luxury Resale Empire: Luxe Du Jour’s Growth Story with Tammy Phan
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37:55Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup 📢 Episode Overview: Tammy Phan, CEO & Founder of Luxe Du Jour, built a multi-million dollar luxury resale marketplace that allows customers to shop, sell, rent, and restore authentic designer handbags—all without traditional venture backing or early paid media. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: How Luxe…
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Ep 492: How to Win on Amazon in 2025: Search Volume Declines, Tariff Pressures & Brand Equity | AKNF
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32:40Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast, where today we’re diving deep into Amazon advertising, ranking strategies, and the impact of tariffs with Rob and Clifford from Pilot House. If you’re selling on Amazon, you’ve probably noticed that search volume is down for the first time in years. Consumers are …
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