In this Checkout episode, we catch up with Pablo Kraus, CEO of ecostore, the sustainable brand that’s captured eco-conscious consumers worldwide. Pablo dives into his admiration for Apple’s unforgettable in-store experience, the impact that ChatGPT has had on his workflow, and how he keeps his creativity sharp with hands-on side projects. Plus, he shares his go-to book for building customer-centric ecommerce, Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug, and the value of simple, intuitive design in building trust with customers.

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Sesame Street Meets Sugar Plastics: Pablo Kraus of ecostore reveals 30 Years of Sustainable Innovation | #467

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Pablo Kraus is the CEO of ecostore, a leading environmental brand founded in New Zealand, offering eco-conscious shoppers home, body and baby care products for over 30 years. Available across New Zealand and exporting across the Asia Pacific Region, ecostore has grown to be a brand synonymous with authentic sustainability. In 2021, ecostore became B Corp certified, joining a global network of businesses that meet the highest standards for corporate social responsibility. Pablo was born in Germany but raised in Auckland, New Zealand where he now lives with his wife and two children.

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Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart podcast and a leading ecommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.

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In this Checkout episode, we chat with Damien Smith, CTO of Paramount Retail, the tech leader behind brands like BoozeBud and Barrel & Batch. Damien shares one of his more unusual online buys, sings the praises of small skateboard retailer brand Kick Push and highlights Good Strategy/Bad Strategy and the Manager Tools podcast as sources of practical, no-nonsense advice for leaders. He also explains how Asana keeps his team in sync across locations, highlights Shopify as crucial for powering Paramount’s e-commerce presence and gives his insights on juggling the demands of leadership with personal growth.

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Reinventing BoozeBud: Inside Paramount Retail’s Push to Transform Alcohol Retail | #446

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With over 25 years of experience, Damien Smith is a bit of a Swiss Army knife in business and technology. After founding an IT services company in the late 90s, he eventually became CIO at SurfStitch in 2013. Immersed in analytics and eCommerce, he later held key roles at MTB Direct before joining BoozeBud as CTO in 2022. Damien now drives tech innovation at Paramount Retail, overseeing BoozeBud and helping transform the online alcohol retail landscape.

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Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart podcast and a leading ecommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.

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In this special Best of 2024 episode of Add To Cart, we revisit five of Nathan’s standout conversations from across the year. We revisit insights from Profit Peak’s Carla Penn-Kahn and David Kahn, who unlocked a 20% profit boost for their multi-brand sneaker empire using real-time data and Adore Beauty’s Dan Ferguson, who uses psychology to build customer loyalty through innovative dual funnels. We recap wisdom on nudges and sludges from behavioural economics expert Sonia Friedrich and learn how Adam Bouris from WHO IS ELIJAH has mastered bold, strategic wholesale cuts to power global expansion. We also revisit Anaita Sarkar, from Hero Packaging, retention strategies and the "magic bucket" concept that turned satisfied customers into vocal advocates.

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Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart podcast and a leading ecommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.

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In this episode of Add to Cart, we chat with Elena Chirich, the visionary behind MiniBoss Business School’s Aussie chapter. With a background in leading transformation projects for global giants like Virgin and Deloitte, Elena now focuses on shaping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. She shares the science behind fostering creativity in kids, the power of early failure, and how mentorship from industry leaders, like Simon Beard of Culture Kings and Mike Thompson of Nude by Nature, sets MiniBoss apart. From big-picture insights to practical takeaways, this episode explores how MiniBoss is preparing young minds for a rapidly changing world.

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Elena is an education innovator and owner of the Australian branches of the international MiniBoss Business School, where she empowers young entrepreneurs as young as 6 with essential business and life skills. After a successful 20-year career in IT with companies like HP, Virgin and Deloitte, she left the corporate world to champion student-centered, real-life education that builds confidence and a growth mindset in kids. Elena is passionate about supporting the next generation and has opened branches in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and continues to offer the program online since launching it during COVID.

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Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart podcast and a leading eCommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.

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In this Checkout episode, we sit down with Phil Leahy, founder of MedCart and the visionary behind Retail Global, a leading e-commerce event platform. Phil shares his most unexpected online buy – a house purchased sight unseen – and praises Julie Mathers from Flora & Fauna for her exceptional approach to e-commerce. He discusses the importance of tools like SearchSpring in boosting MedCart's performance and highlights his go-to podcast, The Jason & Scot Show, for marketplace insights. Phil also reflects on the challenges of managing MedCart’s growth in a competitive market, all while maintaining his tropical garden!

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From eBay to Medical Marketplace: How Phil Leahy is Shaking Up Healthcare E-Commerce with MedCart | #456

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Phil Leahy’s journey began in 2007 when he became eBay Australia’s #1 seller with his business, Entertainment House. From there, Phil went on to shape the industry by founding Retail Global Events, bringing retailers together to spark innovative conversations and drive growth. After selling Retail Global to Maropost in 2022, Phil made a bold return to eCommerce with MedCart Marketplace, now Australia’s leading medical marketplace, providing crucial medical supplies to businesses, consumers, and government bodies. Beyond business, Phil’s passion for giving back has been evident through his Frontliners initiative, which has raised over $1 million for charities and delivered $3 million in products and services to support 140,000 healthcare workers across Australia.

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Nathan Bush is the host of the Add To Cart podcast and a leading eCommerce transformation consultant. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.

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