Decoding Commerce
Welcome to "Decoding Commerce," where we dive into the heart of building brands in Europe.
Join us as we unravel the success stories behind today's most innovative businesses through exclusive interviews with founders and in-depth technology deep dives. Focusing on Shopify and Odoo, we explore the strategies and solutions driving the future of e-commerce and retail. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the commerce landscape, "Decoding Commerce" offers insights and inspiration to fuel your journey.
Tune in and discover what it takes to thrive in the dynamic world of European commerce.
➡️ Our website: deardigital.com
Episodes
51 episodes
#51 Talk with Loop Earplugs | From Belgian start-up to multi-million-dollar brand - Live session
This episode is the recording of the final European Commerce Summit 2024 session: A conversation between Dimitri O, founder of Loop Earplugs and John-Morgan Galeyn, founder of dear digital. Together they uncover the journey of Loop Earplugs. Fr...
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Episode 51
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1:00:41
#50 Deep Dive with Benjamin Lang | The future of Shopify: Focus on commerce, B2B, enterprises and AI
In our latest podcast episode with Benjamin Lang, we dove deep into the world of Shopify and the impact of AI on commerce. We explored the importance of balancing technological complexity with human involvement, creating personalised experience...
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Episode 49
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1:01:54
#49 Talk with Marie-Stella-Maris | Making eco-conscious waves in the lifestyle industry
In our episode with Micha Medendorp, we discover the mission-driven journey of Marie-Stella-Maris, a company committed to providing clean drinking water and sustainability. From innovative product strategies to social impact, we explored the co...
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Episode 49
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1:05:40
#48 Talk with Mud Jeans | A denim revolution: Innovating fashion sustainability
Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of sustainable fashion with Bert van Son, the visionary founder of Mud Jeans. From discussing the challenges of sustainability to the journey of creating a 100% post-consumer waste ...
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Episode 48
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1:02:32
#47 Talk with Dopper | Saving the planet, making millions
In today's episode we're shedding light on the journey of Dopper—the revolutionary bottle company on a mission to promote tap water and combat single-use plastic. We discover the tenacious spirit of Merijn, Dopper's founder, whose personal crus...
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Episode 46
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1:12:32
#46 Deep Dive with RUMvision | How to monitor website performance that matters
In this Deep Dive Sam sits down with Roderik Derksen, CMO / Founder of RUMvision. Rumvision lets you stay on top of your Core Web Vitals and continually optimize for your real users with their RUM benefits. Improve page speed with ...
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Episode 46
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55:20
#45 Talk with Mutiny and Chalhoub | Fashion Meets Blockchain: Transformative Technology in Retail
Today we have an incredibly insightful episode for you. We're diving into the fascinating intersection of fashion, gaming, and cutting-edge technology. Joining us are two exciting, colourful people. Shayli Harrison is the founder and creative d...
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Episode 45
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1:10:50
#44 Talk with Wakuli | How to get responsible entrepreneurship right.
In this episode John sits down with Lukas Grosfeld, co-founder of Wakuli coffee. They talk about the links between existentialist philosophy, how responsible entrepreneurship can positively transform a community, how to mix e-commerce and physi...
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Episode 44
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1:04:46
#43 Talk with Wildride | The wild ride of a perfect product market fit
In this episode John sits down with Joost Hultink.Joost is the proud owner of Wildride and a passionate entrepreneur. He's known for introducing the fashionable Toddler Swing carrier, revolutionising the way parents enjoy outdoor activities...
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56:27
#42 Deep Dive with Gadget | Refocussing on programming that matters
In this episode Sam sits down with Mohammad (Mo) HashemiCEO and Co-Founder of Gadget.Gadget is a full-stack, serverless JavaScript platform for web app developers who want to build faster and maintain less. Mo talks about t...
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Episode 42
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1:01:31
#41 Deep Dive with Bol.com | How to tackle different consumer cultures
In this episode John sits down with Jonathan Gillyns, currently Director Merchants, PMO & Partnerships at Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services. Previously launched bol.com in Belgium.In this second round of their conversation they talk ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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58:57
#40 Talk with Ray Care | Test and iterate your way to succes
In this episode John sits down with Thomas Kindermans, founder of Ray Care.They talk about the importance of customer feedback through online and fysical stores, stock management, consistency in branding, why you should bootstrap your co...
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Episode 40
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46:20
#39 Talk with Conway & Co | How to digitally mature
Sam calls in with Jons Janssens, founder and partner at Conway & Co.Jons helps executives and investors to get their companies fit for digital growth. At Conway & Co, they provide independent advice for modern consumer bran...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:06:34
#38 Deep Dive in headless | Michal Klim from Commerce UI
In this Deep Dive Sam sits down with Michal and Michiel to talk about:What is headless, why you should consider it and how to choose your headless components. They also talk server side rendering, Mux’s impact on video for the web and mu...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:53:01
#37 Talk with Insentials | Building a successful supplement e-commerce
In this episode John sits down with Amandine de Paepe, founder and CEO of Insentials.Amandine talks about big pharma vs boutique brands, the right combination of online and offline strategies, orthomolecular medicine and more…Enjo...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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38:55
#36 Deep Dive with DTC marketeer | Expanding abroad, the role of AI, best acquisition channels in 2023
In this Deep Dive John sits down with his co-founder Dimitri Devroe.In this episode they talk about how to expand abraod, relevant acquisition channels in 2023, the role of AI in all of this and much, much more…Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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41:06
#35 Talk with Pit&Pit | Everything marketing.
In this episode John sits down with Ilse van Dyck, CMO at Pit&Pit.Ilse tells us about her journey to her current position at the company, why details matter, why you should experiment (especially on a tight budget), keys to growth an...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:27:40
#34 Talk with Kriket | From crowdfunding to European retail and e-commerce
In this episode John sits down with Anneleen from Kriket. Anneleen’s days range from managing e-commerce, marketing and socials to HR,… The list just goes on and on. How she manages to get some yoga, music classes and jogging in there is really...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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58:04
#33 Talk with with Gymshark | Everything headless, micro services and Shopify Plus
This is the second round with Maxime Ossieur from Gymshark. In this episode Sam and Maxime discuss:whether your organisation should go headless or not how Gymshark made the switchthe headless develope...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:29:46
#32 Deep dive with Converge | Why every ecomm company will become a data company
Jan-Henrik and his team at Converge have e-commerce down to a science. Their expertise in client side tracking, server side tracking, privacy, GDPR and segmentation put them at the forefront of e-commerce operations. With their assistance, comp...
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Episode 32
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1:05:58
#31 Talk with BioGrowi | Is SEO still a thing in 2023?
BioGrowi has been a leader in the organic pest control and gardening industry since its inception in 1994. Founded by Es, BioGrowi was passed to Mathias and his team a few years later with the clear mission of helping gardening enthusiasts crea...
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Episode 31
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44:38
#30 Deep dive with Distrilink | Are marketplaces still relevant in 2022?
Starting a brand new e-commerce business could be a real challenge. Especially when you have to stand out from the crowd. You need a tech-savvy magician to do the heavy lifting and give you a competitive advantage.
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Episode 30
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41:40
#29 Deep dive with StriveCloud | Use Tech and Gaming for the Ultimate User Experience
Can you guess what the ultimate metric for a successful e-Commerce business is? Yes. Customer satisfaction. We often forget that if customer experience sucks, there is no point in high ad budgets and complicated marketing strate...
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Episode 29
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46:00
#28 Talk with Tiny Library | Circular e-commerce
Having a child is one of the most precious experiences in our lives. We are focused on providing maximum comfort and protection to our little ones. But behind all the happiness, the furniture for your baby could drastically affect the family bu...
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Episode 28
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56:44
#27 Talk with Makeyour.com | Selling custom products at scale
The ultimate goal of every D2C business is to make its customers feel special. E-commerce choices are countless, and it's hard to stand out from the crowd. The surest way is to offer something personalised. Just like Makeyour.com !
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:06:03