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How a Firefighter Mastered Marketing
Manage episode 394280584 series 2946303
Johnny Hickey, former New York firefighter turned digital marketer, tells us what he's learned jumping into ecommerce in 2018 and learning on the job.
He gives us the lowdown on the essentials – focus on user experience and keep your email marketing game strong. He's candid about the ad game too, comparing the heavyweights: Google and Facebook Ads. His advice? Sometimes you need a pro to take a swing at those Facebook Ads.
The real deal with Johnny is his approach to learning and adapting. He's all about experimenting and not being afraid to call in the cavalry when things get too technical. For those grappling with Pinterest Ads, TikTok Ads, and the ever-elusive SEO, Johnny's experiences are like finding a lighthouse in a storm.
Chapter Timestamps
(00:00) Transitioning From Firefighter to E-Commerce Entrepreneur
(09:32) Launching a Mask Business in 2020
(19:45) Marketing Strategies and Trade Show Success
(26:41) Maximizing Revenue With Email and Facebook
(40:11) Frustrations With Google, Pinterest, and TikTok
(47:42) Advice and Influence on Shopify Site
Show Links
- Fado
- Perfect White Tee
- Four Hour Work Week
- Sam Baldwin / KeyCommerce
- FastLane Forum
- Uptime
- Traffic Secrets
Sponsors
- Free 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".
- StoreHero - Get a unified view of your sales, marketing & profitability metrics.
- Loop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for Shopify - Brands using Loop retain over 50% of their revenue by promoting exchanges over refunds.
Never miss an episode
Help the show
- Ask a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group
- Leave a review
- Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
What's Kurt up to?
- See our recent work at Ethercycle
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- Apply to work with Kurt to grow your store.
423 episodi
Manage episode 394280584 series 2946303
Johnny Hickey, former New York firefighter turned digital marketer, tells us what he's learned jumping into ecommerce in 2018 and learning on the job.
He gives us the lowdown on the essentials – focus on user experience and keep your email marketing game strong. He's candid about the ad game too, comparing the heavyweights: Google and Facebook Ads. His advice? Sometimes you need a pro to take a swing at those Facebook Ads.
The real deal with Johnny is his approach to learning and adapting. He's all about experimenting and not being afraid to call in the cavalry when things get too technical. For those grappling with Pinterest Ads, TikTok Ads, and the ever-elusive SEO, Johnny's experiences are like finding a lighthouse in a storm.
Chapter Timestamps
(00:00) Transitioning From Firefighter to E-Commerce Entrepreneur
(09:32) Launching a Mask Business in 2020
(19:45) Marketing Strategies and Trade Show Success
(26:41) Maximizing Revenue With Email and Facebook
(40:11) Frustrations With Google, Pinterest, and TikTok
(47:42) Advice and Influence on Shopify Site
Show Links
- Fado
- Perfect White Tee
- Four Hour Work Week
- Sam Baldwin / KeyCommerce
- FastLane Forum
- Uptime
- Traffic Secrets
Sponsors
- Free 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - To get an unadvertised gift, email help@zipify.com and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".
- StoreHero - Get a unified view of your sales, marketing & profitability metrics.
- Loop Returns: Ecommerce Returns Management for Shopify - Brands using Loop retain over 50% of their revenue by promoting exchanges over refunds.
Never miss an episode
Help the show
- Ask a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group
- Leave a review
- Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
What's Kurt up to?
- See our recent work at Ethercycle
- Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
- Apply to work with Kurt to grow your store.
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