The DTC Revenue Rocket

Ep. 4 - Inside a CMO’s Playbook: Scaling DTC Brands from $5M to $50M+

This episode is a DTC growth masterclass with Louis Monoudis, CMO of Artware, breaking down the frameworks behind brands that actually scale. From the “3 C’s” (Cash, Customers, Creative) to emotional storytelling, AI, and team building, Louis shares what separates brands stuck at $10M from those that break through. If you’re a founder, operator, or agency, this is your playbook for smarter growth.

Ep. 3: Live from ShopTalk: The AI Playbook for eCommerce Growth

PODCAST DESCRIPTION Recorded live from ShopTalk, this special episode brings together some of the sharpest minds in ecommerce for a real, unfiltered conversation on what’s actually driving growth today. Joining the panel: * Gina Potenza, Klayvio * Sebastian Brown Glad, clearer.io * Dwayne Doshier, Shopify * Michael Epstein, Post-Pilot From shifting consumer expectations to the realities of retention, lifecycle marketing, and brand differentiation, this group dives into what’s working right now—and what’s not. This isn’t theory—it’s execution. The conversation covers: * How top brands are rethinking retention in a post-iOS, high-CAC world * Where AI is actually making an impact across marketing and operations * The disconnect between data, personalization, and real customer experience * What separates brands that scale from those that stall If you're building, scaling, or optimizing a brand in today’s ecommerce landscape, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Ep. 2: From Product Drop to Revenue Rocket featuring Solgaard

How Adrian Solgaard Built a 10-Year DTC Brand That’s Redefining Travel In Episode 2 of the DTC Revenue Rocket Podcast, Zak sits down with Founder & CEO Adrian Solgaard to break down the growth story behind one of the most innovative travel brands in DTC. From crowdfunding success and premium product design to retention strategy and sustainability at scale, Adrian shares what it really takes to build a brand that lasts. This episode covers product-market fit, channel diversification, lifecycle marketing, and how Solgaard has removed millions of pounds of ocean-bound plastic while scaling a premium eCommerce business.

Ep. 1: How a DTC Brand Built a Cult Following featuring goodr

What happens when one of the boldest brands in DTC pulls back the curtain? On this episode of the DTC Revenue Rocket Podcast, Ron and Jared from goodr join Zak to talk brand building, creative that actually converts, and the systems behind serious eCommerce growth. It’s fast, sharp, and full of real lessons for founders and operators looking to scale without losing their edge. Book your free audit or apply to be a guest on the show! [https://www.ecdigitalstrategy.com/the-dtc-revenue-rocket-podcast]