eCommerce – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:54:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png eCommerce – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Sasha Siddhartha – Wild Business Growth Podcast #317: Thrive Market Co-Founder, Healthy & Sustainable Online Groceries https://maxpodcasting.com/sasha-siddhartha/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:35:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=10021 Solve a problem you’re personally passionate about. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Sasha Siddhartha. Sasha is the Co-Founder & CTO of Thrive Market. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 317: Sasha Siddhartha – Thrive Market Co-Founder, Healthy & Sustainable Online Groceries

Sasha Siddhartha, the Co-Founder & CTO of Thrive Market, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in several countries to building the online healthy & sustainable grocery store with over 1.6 million members. Hear how to immerse yourself in a new culture, create a company mission that attracts a strong team, use a membership model, invent new recipes, and the longest coding sprint Sasha’s ever done. This episode covers everything from Microsoft to plantain chips. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What countries did Sasha grow up in
  • Germinated!
  • What makes Thrive Market different
  • How much testing has Sasha done on the Thrive Market site
  • What has driven the growth of Thrive Market
  • Emerging Fred Syndrome
  • What’s the biggest difference between working in a giant corporation vs. working in the startup world
  • How do you pronounce Sasha’s real name

Connect with Sasha at ThriveMarket.com and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot Sasha Siddhartha
Thrive Market is Thriving
  • The Thrive Market Story
    • [29:15] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • [29:17] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
Thrive Market
  • The Unusual: Pet Peeves, Quirks, and Weird Talents
    • [29:37] What’s a quirk Sasha has
    • [30:08] Sorry
    • [30:47] Shoutout, Grandpa Fred & Emerging Fred Syndrome (EFS)
    • [31:18] What’s a Weird Talent Sasha has
    • [32:04] How do you find new recipes
    • [32:28] What’s Sasha’s biggest pet peeve
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [33:52] What’s the biggest difference between working in a giant corporation vs. working in the startup world
    • [34:50] Severance
    • [34:54] Shoutout, Andrew!
    • [35:10] What’s the worst way someone’s messed up pronouncing Siddhartha
    • [35:25] Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
    • [35:34] How do you pronounce Sasha’s real name
    • [36:08] Plantain Chips
    • [36:45] What’s the longest coding sprint Sasha’s ever done
    • [38:14] Connect with Sasha at ThriveMarket.com and on LinkedIn
    • [38:35] What are Sasha’s Final Thoughts
    • [39:03] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [39:12] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Sasha
    • [39:18] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [39:19] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [39:20] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [39:24] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Sasha Siddhartha - Wild Business Growth Podcast #317: Thrive Market Co-Founder, Healthy & Sustainable Online Groceries

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Sasha Siddhartha on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And try out Thrive Market with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> David Perry – Wild Business Growth Podcast #185: Video Game Voyager, Co-Founder of Carro & Gaikai https://maxpodcasting.com/david-perry/ https://maxpodcasting.com/david-perry/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:32:29 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5442 Skill, risk, and strategy. That’s what you need to keep people engaged – in video games and in business. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, David Perry, has excelled in both of those worlds. David is the Co-Founder of Carro and a video game industry legend. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 185: David Perry – Video Game Voyager, Co-Founder of Carro & Gaikai

David Perry, the Co-Founder of Carro and video game industry legend, joins the show to share his journey from developing video games to selling his cloud gaming service to Sony and revolutionizing how brands partner with influencers. Hear how to make your business attractive to big players, find inspiration from other markets, the right influencers to market your brand, David’s craziest skydiving story, and the time he visited Michael Jackson at Neverland. This episode covers everything from video game design to jumping out of an airplane. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What is the most difficult part of designing video games
  • How do you pronounce Gaikai
  • What made Gaikai attractive to Sony
  • The Bizarro Spaghetti / Spaghetti 2: The Sequel
  • What was David’s reaction when he found out Sony was acquiring his company
  • Something shocking about skydiving
  • What is Carro
  • The Weird Wild Woodworking Award goes to David!

Connect with David on LinkedIn and GetCarro.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

David Perry - Wild Business Growth Podcast #185: Video Game Voyager, Co-Founder of Carro & Gaikai
Hi Gaikai, Hello Carro
David Perry - Wild Business Growth Podcast #185: Video Game Voyager, Co-Founder of Carro & Gaikai

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to David Perry on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Then, go to a woodworking conference in Iowa with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> https://maxpodcasting.com/david-perry/feed/ 1 Kasey Luck – Wild Business Growth Podcast #135: Wanderlust and Emails, Founder of Luck & Co https://maxpodcasting.com/kasey-luck/ https://maxpodcasting.com/kasey-luck/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:56:52 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=3897 Sometimes you need to work on your email newsletter, and sometimes you need to drop everything and travel the world. Both of these are true for this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Kasey Luck. She’s the Founder and CEO of Luck & Co, helping eCommerce stores maximize their email revenue. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 135: Kasey Luck – Wanderlust and Emails, Founder of Luck & Co

Kasey Luck, the Founder and CEO of Luck and Co, joins the show to share her journey from exchange student and Semester at Sea to helping eCommerce stores maximize their email revenue. Hear how to increase your revenue with email marketing, grow your email list, step inside the customer journey, how learning English compares to learning Russian, and what it’s like living on a ship for so long. This episode covers everything from email marketing tips to singing and dancing in public. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How was Kasey’s experience on the Semester at Sea
  • How do you grow revenue with email marketing
  • What should an email to a dormant subscriber look like
  • How do you best automate email marketing
  • What is the best way to grow your email list
  • Unuuuuusual Alluuuuusion
  • Kasey speaking Russian
  • What would her own Semester at Sea look like

Connect with Kasey on LinkedIn and at LuckAndCo.Agency.

Enjoy the shooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Kasey Luck - Wild Business Growth Podcast #135: Wanderlust and Emails, Founder of Luck & Co
This interview was recorded from juuuuust a few miles apart
Kasey Luck - Wild Business Growth Podcast #135: Wanderlust and Emails, Founder of Luck & Co
Kasey Luck - Wild Business Growth Podcast #135: Wanderlust and Emails, Founder of Luck & Co

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Kasey Luck on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, subscribe to the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> https://maxpodcasting.com/kasey-luck/feed/ 1 Jordan West – Wild Business Growth Podcast #128: eCommerce Launcher, Mindful Marketing Co and Little & Lively https://maxpodcasting.com/jordan-west/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:23:56 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=3380 It’s tough to sell at scale online. There are endless strategies to do so, but it’s extremely difficult to make it work unless you put in serious work and have patience. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest orchestrates eCommerce launches so well, he once brought in over $250,000 in sales in just a 24-hour period. His name is Jordan West, and he’s the Co-Founder of Mindful Marketing Co and Little & Lively Clothing Co. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

Episode 128: Jordan West – eCommerce Launcher, Mindful Marketing Co and Little & Lively

Jordan West, the Co-Founder of Mindful Marketing Co and Little and Lively, joins the show to share his journey from paramedic to generating over $250,000 in sales in 24 hours. Hear how to create successful eCommerce launches, build an engaging VIP group, what organic posts can teach you about paid ads, business lessons Jordan applies from being a paramedic, and his time owning a Taco Del Mar. This episode covers everything from eCommerce tips to laughing at your own jokes. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How do you stay cool under pressure
  • What makes a successful eCommerce launch
  • How do you grow your SMS list and email list
  • How do you create a Facebook VIP group
  • What is the Parody Ad Strategy
  • How was Jordan’s experience as a Singer-Songwriter
  • What did he learn from running a restaurant
  • What is the most surprising bestseller from Little & Lively

Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn and at MindfulMarketing.Co.

Enjoy the shooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Jordan West - Wild Business Growth Podcast #128: eCommerce Launcher, Mindful Marketing Co and Little & Lively
Jordan West from the North making sure your business doesn’t go South (and East, because why not)
Jordan West - Wild Business Growth Podcast #128: eCommerce Launcher, Mindful Marketing Co and Little & Lively

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but dreading the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Jordan West on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, subscribe to the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Katie Witkop – Wild Business Growth Podcast #123: Founding Designer of Faire, Side Hustle Florist https://maxpodcasting.com/katie-witkop/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:16:11 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=3157 The design of your brand and website are already important. Now, add in 10,000+ makers selling millions of products on your site. Design becomes even more important. That’s the enormous job of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Katie Witkop. Katie is the Founding Designer of Faire, the online wholesale marketplace. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur or innovator joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the crazy creative and unusual ways they grew their business, and provides tips for you to do it, too. Hear the woman who became the voice of Siri, the man who’s reinventing the sandcastle, how GaryVee’s partners are turning the wine world upside down, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

Episode 123: Katie Witkop – Founding Designer of Faire, Side Hustle Florist

Katie Witkop, the Founding Designer of Faire, joins the show to share her journey from packaging design to leading the design of the online wholesale marketplace. Hear what’s driven Faire’s growth, how to build a team from the ground up, construct a creative work environment, adjust your brand and site design over time, and the type of flower she can’t get enough of. This episode covers everything from building a startup to the oddly satisfying. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Packaging Design vs. Website Design
  • How did Katie start her career before joining Faire
  • How do you hire the right employees
  • What has led to Faire’s growth
  • How did Katie’s job interview go
  • What makes a creative office space
  • Calm vs. Headspace
  • What is the funniest product ever sold on Faire

Connect with Katie at Faire.com, on Instagram at @KatieWitkop, and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Katie Witkop - Wild Business Growth Podcast #123: Founding Designer of Faire, Side Hustle Florist
Your classic Faire Staring Contest
Katie Witkop - Wild Business Growth Podcast #123: Founding Designer of Faire, Side Hustle Florist

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but dreading the time commitment? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Katie Witkop on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, subscribe to the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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