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Uncharted Entrepreneurship - hosted by Brent Peterson out of the Minnesota chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization – brings you daring stories straight from the trailblazing entrepreneurs who are unmapping business frontiers across every industry. Settle in around our virtual campfire as Brent sits down to pick the brains of startup pioneers, visionary founders, and intrepid CEOs whose origin stories - marked by unexpected twists, lessons, and stumbles along unpaved paths - will inspire your ...
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If you are seeking new ways to increase your ROI on marketing with your commerce platform, or you may be an entrepreneur who wants to grow your team and be more efficient with your online business. Talk Commerce with Brent W. Peterson draws stories from merchants, marketers, and entrepreneurs who share their experiences in the trenches to help you learn what works and what may not in your business. Keep up with the current news on commerce platforms, marketing trends, and what is new in the ...
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In this conversation, Scott Ohsman from Always Off Brand, Brent Peterson from Talk Commerce, and Robert Rand from iPaas.com discuss the future of e-commerce, focusing on the innovative features of Shopware, including AI and spatial commerce. They explore the complexities of integrating various software systems in e-commerce and the importance of se…
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In this episode of Talk Commerce, Shannon Wu-Lebron, Vice President of Retail Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, discusses the evolving landscape of retail and supply chain management. With nearly 25 years of experience in the industry, Shannon emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to supply chain, integrating both front-end e-commerce an…
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In this conversation, Scott Ohsman, Brent Peterson, and Phillip Jackson discuss the future of e-commerce, focusing on Shopware's innovative features, the challenges and truths surrounding RFPs, the impact of AI on the industry, and the merging of pop culture with commerce. They explore how these elements shape customer engagement and the evolving l…
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In this conversation, Bryce Henson, CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp, discusses the intersection of fitness and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of fitness as a foundation for mental clarity and energy, which are crucial for effective leadership. Henson shares his counterintuitive principles of leadership, the significance of mindset in coaching, a…
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In this episode, Brent Peterson interviews Noah Okenberg, co-founder of Above the Fray, discussing the agency's role in the Magento ecosystem, the experience of organizing Meet Magento New York, and the importance of community engagement within the e-commerce space. They explore the value of attending events, the Magento Association's role, and the…
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In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Vlad Stanescu, co-founder and CEO of Zento, a Magento-based SaaS product. They discuss the evolution of SaaS in the Magento ecosystem, the maturity of the platform, and the importance of community events like Meet Magento Romania. Vlad shares insights on the unique approach of his company,…
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In this episode of Talk Commerce, Van Tucker, VP of Technology Partnerships at Harbor Lockers, discusses the innovative solutions being developed in the locker industry. He explains the concept of a public locker network that allows multiple companies to utilize lockers for various purposes, including deliveries and returns. Van highlights the part…
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In this conversation, Brent Peterson interviews Alejandro Salazar, a strategy consultant and author of 'Emergent Strategy'. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding strategy, particularly the confusion between strategy and strategic planning. Salazar emphasizes the importance of emergent strategy, which focuses on action and learning rather than…
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In this conversation, Brent Peterson interviews Ravi Mittal, the head of Rave Digital and organizer of Meet Magento Florida. Ravi shares insights about his journey in the Magento ecosystem, the motivation behind organizing the conference, and the unique experiences it offers to attendees. He discusses the importance of community, the value of open …
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Bo Abrams, the CEO of Komu, discusses the concept of home sharing and how Komu is creating a social network for sharing primary homes. He highlights the importance of trust and relationships in the home sharing process and how Komu aims to connect people within their trusted networks. Bo also talks about the challenges of scaling the platform and e…
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John Willenborg, CEO of Owlvans, discusses his passion for product design and engineering, as well as his love for the outdoors. He shares the challenges of being a CEO, including dealing with constant problems and managing stress. John also talks about the growth of the adventure van industry during the pandemic and the appeal of van life. He expl…
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Sanne Bolkenstein, the producer of Meet Magento Netherlands, discusses the importance of community in the Magento ecosystem. She highlights the role of Meet Magento in bringing the community together, organizing events, and facilitating knowledge exchange. Sanne also talks about the Magento Association and its role in representing the community's n…
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In this insightful episode of Talk Commerce, host Brent Peterson sits down with Kristin N. Spencer, a renowned marketing strategist and self-proclaimed "biggest word nerd." Kristin shares her journey and the innovative approach she brings to marketing, shedding light on why she believes the traditional methods have an expiration date. The conversat…
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Matthew Pollard, the rapid growth guy, discusses the power of introverts in sales and networking. He emphasizes that introverts have unique strengths and should not try to copy extroverts. Instead, they should lean into their natural strengths. Pollard shares his own experience of learning how to sell as an introvert and helps introverts realize th…
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In this conversation, Brent Peterson interviews Kate Bradley Chernis, CEO of Lately, about the role of machine learning in content creation. They discuss the importance of understanding the neuroscience behind content engagement and the need for human curation in AI-generated content. Kate explains how Lately leverages AI to analyze social media an…
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Jen Roth is the president and founder of Blue Spark Marketing and Wise Blue Yonder. She specializes in working with mid-sized and enterprise-sized businesses to develop marketing strategies and activate them with a full-service marketing team. Jen is also the president of EO Minnesota, a global entrepreneur organization. In addition, she is the fou…
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In this conversation, Anthony Nwaneri, founder of getmorelisteners.com, discusses his journey in the podcasting space and offers insights on how to grow a podcast. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the content and creating episodes that are attractive and intriguing to listeners. Nwaneri also highlights the need for persistence and learni…
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In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Muliadi Jeo, the CTO of CirClo, about his role in organizing Meet Magento events in Southeast Asia. Muliadi shares his passion for e-commerce consulting and customer behavior experience. He explains how he started Meet Magento Indonesia and why he decided to expand to Malaysia. Muliadi dis…
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Todd Haselhorst, founder and CEO of Healy Labs, discusses his background and the journey of starting his logistics solution company. He explains how Healy Labs solves the problem of data silos in the logistics industry by creating a network that connects all systems and creates a unified data layer. This improves efficiency, predictability, profita…
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Kuba Zulinski, founder of SnowDog and active member of the Magento community, discusses his role in organizing Meet Magento Poland and Meet Commerce events. He emphasizes the importance of supporting the Magento Association and the need for an independent organization to take care of the Magento open source ecosystem. Kuba also shares his passion f…
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Scents of Heritage: How Albisa Candles is Lighting Up E-commerce with Cuban Flair with Isabel Alvarez
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Isabel Alvarez, founder of Albisa Candles, shares her journey of creating unique candles that evoke memories of Cuban culture. She discusses the inspiration behind her candles, the scents that set them apart, and the importance of sharing her heritage. Isabel also talks about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the involvement of her family…
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Join host Brent Peterson as he chats with Leandro Jesus, organizer of Meet Magento Brazil! In this episode, Leandro shares his passion for Magento and his insights into the thriving Brazilian ecommerce scene. He discusses the highlights of the recent Meet Magento Brazil event, including its unique free-to-attend model and the exciting plans for nex…
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Teresa Finn, co-founder of Hammerhead Swimcaps, discusses the unique features and benefits of their swim caps. The swim caps are designed to provide safety and protection for swimmers, particularly during backstroke and open water swimming. The caps have a patented honeycomb system inside that dissipates impact and reduces the risk of concussions. …
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Join host Brent Peterson as he talks with Peter Karpas, CEO of Bold Commerce, about the often-overlooked world of checkout optimization. Discover why merchants are afraid to touch their checkout process and how Bold Commerce helps them overcome this fear to unlock significant revenue growth. Peter shares insights on the "checkout power trio" - conv…
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summary Soundarya Balasubramani, also known as Pooja, is the founder of Unshackled, a book and online membership community for high skilled immigrants in America. She shares her journey of quitting her job at Salesforce to pursue her passion for writing and helping immigrants navigate the talent visa process. Pooja discusses the challenges she face…
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Summary The conversation covers the Meet Magento New York event. The speakers discuss the benefits of attending the event, opportunities for attendees, and the importance of using the Hyva theme for Magento sites. They also mention the networking opportunities and social events at the conference. takeaways They highlight the benefits of attending M…
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Summary Diane Pisani, founder of Home Watch Academy, discusses the Home Watch industry and its potential for millennials. Home Watch is a service where homeowners hire a company to take care of their unoccupied homes. With two out of three wealthy Americans owning second homes, the industry is growing. Diane recognized the need for standards and ed…
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In this enlightening episode of Uncharted Entrepreneurship, host Brent Peterson interviews Edith Nwosu, founder and CEO of The Lady E Effect. Edith shares her journey as a purpose-driven entrepreneur, coach, and consultant, focusing on personal development, business solutions, and community transformation. Edith discusses her holistic approach to c…
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Summary In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Sanne Bolkenstein, the Commercial Director at Hyva. They discuss the importance of a performant front-end theme for Magento, the benefits of using Hyva, and the future of the Magento community. Sanne also emphasizes the need for diversity within the e-commerce industry. keywords Hy…
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Summary Kristin Schoenstein, Portfolio Director for eTail US shows, discusses the process of putting on a conference and the importance of retailers attending eTail. She highlights the community aspect of eTail and the opportunities for networking and collaboration. Kristin also emphasizes the variety of content and activities available at eTail, i…
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