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Welcome to The DTC Insider podcast hosted by entrepreneur, digital marketer, and co-founder of BSR Digital, Brian Roisentul. On this podcast, you will find the best practices for building a successful DTC brand.
Masters of DTC is the go-to podcast for eCommerce founders, growth marketers, and industry disruptors who want to stay ahead of the curve. Each week, we bring you candid conversations with the brightest minds in the Direct-to-Consumer space, sharing actionable insights, breakthrough strategies, and real-world success stories. From scaling your first $10K month to mastering TikTok ads, affiliate marketing, and retention strategies, Masters of DTC covers it all. Whether you're a seasoned brand ...
Conversations between the venture investors and operators at Dell Technologies Capital and the people who are building what's next in enterprise technologies.
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 ...
Every episode we talk to founders and leaders at some of the most exciting DTC brands in the world. We discuss their vision, how they launched, and how they are growing their brand.
DTC Journey is a smart-casual business podcast that delivers actionable insights and powerful perspectives from incredible thought leaders running some of the world’s favourite DTC brands. This podcast is for both brands just starting out with e-commerce who want to learn what works well online and for digitally mature brands who want to scale their online presence. Created by leading Shopify Plus agency Radiant.
DTC Meet is your go-to podcast for the latest tips, tricks, and trends in direct-to-consumer eCommerce. Hosted by JR Charron, it offers actionable insights and expert advice to help merchants succeed in the fast-paced world of online retail. Tune in for practical strategies and industry updates to stay ahead in DTC!
Created as a way to bring theatre to your ears over the airwaves, DTC Radio is the latest branch of Distilled Theatre Company. Here you'll find brand new thrilling stories, chilling tales, and fantastic yarns written for the radio by award winning playwrights. For more information, you can "like" Distilled Theatre Company on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DistilledTC.
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.
DTC WTF is a podcast by Uppercase Brands that delves into the biggest challenges that successful eCom founders have ever experienced (and most importantly the lessons learned). Unlike other startup podcasts, we resent revisionist history and don’t shy away from the blunders that helped define founders and the brands they’ve built. We talk about what led to these potentially company ending events, the aftermath, how they were overcome and what was learned. It's our hope that entrepreneurs old ...
Lessons from a $1B+ Revenue DTC and eCom Facebook Expert. Broad since ‘18 Creator of PSM & 3:2:2 Method Founder: Disrupter School Partner: Underoutfit Investor: Obvi
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.
In this episode, Sandeep and Aashi open Season 2 with a practical conversation about something most brands tend to ignore the leads that stopped engaging. Instead of chasing new customers, they explore how brands can reconnect with people who already showed interest but never made a purchase, or bought once and disappeared. They break down: Why foc…
Subscribe 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…
In this conversation, Brian Roisentul emphasizes the critical need for brands to engage with their customers in real-life settings, such as events and pop-up stores. He discusses how these interactions provide invaluable insights into customer preferences and behaviors that cannot be captured online. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The impor…
Aaron 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…
Summary 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…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Katie Diasti, the founder and CEO of Viv for Your V, a modern period brand that is revolutionizing the industry with sustainable and better-for-you products. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The inspiration behind Viv and its mission How Katie turned a college project i…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul discusses effective growth marketing strategies, focusing on the importance of understanding customer journeys and addressing subscription churn. He emphasizes the need for brands to map out their customer journeys to identify pain points and improve retention. By analyzing subscriber beha…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Pauline Koningsveld and Sarah Litt, co-founders of Livi Beauty, to discuss their journey of creating an innovative at-home gel manicure system. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: The inspiration behind Livi Beauty and its unique features How Pauline and Sarah transitioned…
Marin 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 …
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul discusses effective strategies for direct-to-consumer brands, focusing on the importance of identifying sales peaks, planning product launches strategically, and setting manageable goals. He emphasizes the need for brands to plan ahead and break down their annual goals into actionable quar…
Subscribe 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…
SUMMARY 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…
SUMMARY 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 …
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul interviews Samantha Diamond, co-founder and CEO of Bird & Be, a company focused on improving fertility education and products. Samantha shares her journey from the beauty industry to addressing the gaps in fertility health, emphasizing the importance of professional guidance and sensitive …
Justin 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…
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul discusses effective growth marketing strategies, focusing on the importance of understanding customer journeys and addressing subscription churn. He emphasizes the need for brands to map out their customer journeys, identify points of churn, and implement proactive strategies to retain sub…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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 …
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Izzy Rosensweig, founder of Portless, about the evolving landscape of tariffs and supply chain management. They discuss Portless's innovative approach to optimizing cash flow and inventory management, the implications of the de minimis rule, and the impact of trade wars on br…
Subscribe 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, …
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Victoria Melnyk, co-founder of Sunbabe Hair. Launched in 2018 with her sister, Sunbabe offers women a natural, gradual approach to hair lightening, inspired by their own teenage experiences with bleaching. Frustrated by the damaging and costly salon processes, Victoria sought…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Paola Shah, founder of Tucketts. When Paola Shah moved from London to the U.S., she found herself in a new place with no network. A friend asked for help researching a Pilates studio, and part of that research focused on socks—specifically, grip socks that were required for c…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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…
Peter 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…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Mallory Ottariano, founder of Youer. Mallory Ottariano launched her brand on Etsy in 2012 as a side hustle. Before she knew it, it was matching her full-time income, and she decided to go all in. Fast forward, and she’s built a 7-figure clothing brand without paid ads (until …
Subscribe 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…
Subscribe 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 …
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Brandon Horoho, co-founder of Montana Knife Company, a 30-year overnight success—that’s how this company’s explosive growth story begins. Brandon and his co-founder, Josh, launched the company in 2020, but Josh had been crafting custom knives since he was 11. The idea? Mass-p…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Retail is evolving fast. AI, retail media networks, and shifting consumer behaviors are reshaping how brands sell. But the brands winning in 2025? They’re the ones that blend technology with human connection to create unforgettable shopping experiences. In this episode, we sit down with Mari…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Many if not most eCommerce brands spend 15-20% of revenue on advertising—Simple Modern? Just 5%. So how did they become a category leader in drinkware, dominate Amazon, and land major retail deals with Target? In this episode, Bryan Porter, Co-founder & Chief E-commerce Officer of Simple Mod…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup 🚨 Meta just updated Advantage+ campaigns – what does this mean for DTC brands? 🚨 Advantage+ has been Meta’s push toward AI-driven ad automation, but with new updates rolling out, advertisers need to adjust their strategies to stay ahead. On this episode of the DTC Podcast, we sit down with P…
In this episode of The DTC Insider podcast, Brian Roisentul sat down with Aaron Nosbisch, founder & CEO of BRĒZ, the fastest-growing cannabis beverage in the market. In just a short time, Aaron has propelled his brand to rapid success, leveraging cutting-edge marketing strategies, creative compliance solutions, and a relentless focus on product exp…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup SMS marketing is one of the most profitable yet underutilized channels in DTC. But too many brands either under-send out of fear or over-send without strategy. On this episode of the DTC Podcast, Postscript’s Sam Melnick joins us to share how AI, segmentation, and conversational commerce are…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup 📢 What if you could scale a DTC brand without spending a dollar on paid media? That’s exactly what Amy Tucker, founder of Salty Britches, did. What started as a homemade anti-chafe solution for her son turned into a multi-channel brand used by ultra runners, triathletes, the military, and ou…
Building the Future of Cybersecurity with AI – Benny Porat, CEO of Twine Security Episode Description: In this episode of the DTC Podcast, Deepak Jeevankumar sits down with Benny Porat, co-founder & CEO of Twine Security. Benny shares his journey from co-founding Claroty to launching Twine, diving into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the chal…
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup The era of faceless brands is over. Consumers don’t just want to buy products—they want to connect with the people behind them. In this episode, Aves, Creative Lead at Pilot House, breaks down why DTC founders must take an active role in content creation to build brand affinity, lower CAC, a…