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Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 18 in total of Commerce Today with the tag “joshua warren”.
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Episode 134: Millennial B2B Buyers: Reshaping Digital Sales with Self-Service and Speed
July 29th, 2025 | 20 mins 16 secs
ai personalization, b2b digital transformation, b2b ecommerce, b2b purchasing trends, b2c expectations, commerce today podcast, digital experience, gen z buyers, joshua warren, lead decision-makers, millennial b2b buyers, omnichannel strategy, sales strategy shift, self-service buying, transparent pricing
In this episode of Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren dives into the powerful influence millennials are having on B2B buying behavior. Now comprising 73% of all B2B buyer roles—and 44% of lead decision-makers—millennials are reshaping the buying journey with expectations rooted in their B2C experiences. Joshua unpacks the shift toward transparent pricing, self-service tools, and seamless digital interactions, and explores why traditional sales tactics are losing ground. With Gen Z already entering the market, B2B brands must modernize quickly. From AI-powered personalization to omnichannel experiences, this episode offers strategic insights for adapting your digital approach and staying ahead in the evolving B2B landscape.
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Episode 132: ADPPA and 2025 State Privacy Laws: New Rules for Data Privacy Compliance
July 14th, 2025 | 24 mins 14 secs
adppa, american data privacy and protection act, california privacy law, commerce today, consumer data rights, consumer request mechanisms, data mapping, data privacy, data protection, ecommerce compliance, ecommerce podcast, joshua warren, legal compliance, online business compliance, privacy law patchwork, privacy notice updates, privacy policy, privacy regulations, state legislation, state privacy laws
In this episode of Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren breaks down the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. state privacy laws and what they mean for e-commerce businesses. With over 20 states now implementing their own regulations—including eight new laws in 2025—Joshua explains the growing complexity of compliance. He also covers the stalled progress of the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), which aims to unify privacy standards nationwide. Listeners will gain insights into key requirements, state-specific quirks, and actionable steps like updating privacy notices, mapping data, and setting up consumer request mechanisms.
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Episode 129: Optimize Your E-commerce Data Flow: From Manual to Real-Time Integrations
June 24th, 2025 | 27 mins 57 secs
api workflows, business process optimization, commerce today, crawl-walk-run approach, csv file transfers, data automation, digital transformation, e-commerce efficiency, e-commerce systems, error reduction, event-driven architecture, joshua warren, manual data entry, operational scalability, real-time integration
In this episode of Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren tackles the hidden costs and inefficiencies of manual data entry in e-commerce. Drawing a clever parallel between switchboard operators and outdated business processes, he highlights the need for modern automation. Joshua introduces a crawl-walk-run strategy to help businesses transition from basic CSV transfers to real-time APIs and event-driven workflows. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to boost accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency in their e-commerce systems.
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Episode 128: Get More From Your E-Commerce Agency - And Know When to Walk Away
June 17th, 2025 | 20 mins 22 secs
agency management, agency partnership, agency transition, business playbooks, commerce today podcast, digital asset ownership, ecommerce, ecommerce growth, ecommerce strategy, govern own exit, joshua warren, kpi management, post-contract best practices, quarterly business reviews, vendor drift
In this episode of Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren explores the critical—but often neglected—steps that come after hiring an e-commerce agency. From avoiding "vendor drift" to maintaining control of your digital assets, Joshua outlines the common mistakes brands make post-contract and how to prevent them. He introduces three powerful frameworks—Govern, Own, and Exit—designed to help e-commerce businesses manage agency relationships with confidence and clarity. Whether you're starting a new partnership or re-evaluating an existing one, this episode provides actionable strategies to ensure long-term success. Plus, get a sneak peek at Joshua's upcoming book on e-commerce growth.
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Episode 127: Mastering EOS Scorecards - Boost Your E-Commerce Metrics
June 10th, 2025 | 17 mins 53 secs
business operations, business transformation, case studies, creatuity, data-driven, e-commerce, e-commerce strategy, entrepreneurial operating system, eos, joshua warren, leadership team, performance metrics, scorecard, team meetings, vanity metrics, vitality metrics
In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren, CEO of Creatuity, explores how e-commerce businesses can leverage the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) scorecard to drive meaningful results. He explains why tracking vitality metrics—not vanity ones—matters most, and how a simple five-metric scorecard can boost performance. Joshua also breaks down EOS fundamentals, shares real-world examples, and provides practical tips for building better scorecards and more effective leadership team meetings. A must-listen for anyone looking to transform their e-commerce operations through data-driven leadership.
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Episode 126: Personalization in 2025: The 5-Level Ladder from “Hi" to Predictive Service
June 3rd, 2025 | 26 mins 12 secs
b2b, b2c, case studies, commerce today, creatuity, customer engagement, customer experience, data-driven marketing, digital marketing, e-commerce personalization, joshua warren, kpis, litmus test, netflix, personalization ladder, personalization strategy, quick wins, revenue growth, targeted ads, user experience
In this episode of Commerce Today, host and Creatuity CEO Joshua Warren takes a fresh look at e-commerce personalization. Using real-world examples—from Netflix’s smart recommendations to the pitfalls of over-targeted ads—Joshua explores what makes personalization effective versus intrusive. He introduces the five-step "personalization ladder," sharing actionable tips, quick wins, and KPIs at each stage to help brands level up their personalization strategy. The episode wraps with real-life case studies and a five-question litmus test to ensure your efforts stay customer-friendly. Whether you're in B2B or B2C, this episode will help you drive revenue and deliver better customer experiences through smarter personalization.
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Episode 125: Optimizing Your E-Commerce Team: Org Charts & Team Design Strategies
June 2nd, 2025 | 23 mins 39 secs
agency resources, b2b e-commerce, commerce today, creatuity, decision-making, e-commerce strategy, e-commerce team structure, enablement pod, growth pod, in-house team, joshua warren, omnichannel retailers, organizational design, platform pod, product owner, project manager, pure play e-commerce, revenue growth, team optimization, team productivity
In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren breaks down the best practices for structuring e-commerce teams to boost efficiency and profitability. He outlines three core e-commerce business types—sidecar B2B, omnichannel retailers, and pure play companies—and introduces a flexible team model built around three essential pods: Growth, Platform, and Enablement. Joshua explains how outdated org charts can cost you money and shares how to align your team for modern e-commerce demands. He also clarifies the roles of product owners vs. project managers and offers advice on blending internal and agency talent for maximum impact. Whether you're scaling up or streamlining, this episode is packed with actionable insights to strengthen your team and your bottom line.
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Episode 124: The Dangerous Pitfall of Being Too Data-Driven: Simplify Your Analytics Focus
May 20th, 2025 | 21 mins 23 secs
advocacy, analytics, business growth, commerce today, customer journey, data-driven, decision-making, e-commerce, engagement, evaluation, hero metric, impactful decisions, interest, joshua warren, kpis, linkedin, purchase, retention, simplify metrics
In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren explains how relying on too many metrics can overwhelm e-commerce businesses. He recommends focusing on one key "hero metric" at each stage of the customer journey—from interest to advocacy. With practical KPIs and clear guidance, this episode helps businesses simplify analytics and make smarter, more impactful decisions.
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Episode 119: From Kickbacks to Collaboration: E-Commerce Partnerships Explored
April 15th, 2025 | 13 mins 56 secs
adobe commerce, commerce today podcast, creatuity, dotdigital, ecommerce partnerships, ecommerce strategy, integration tools, ipaas, joshua warren, marketing automation, merchant-focused, north texas ecommerce, partnership value, shipperhq, shipping solutions
In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren, CEO of Creatuity, dives into what makes a true e-commerce partnership. He breaks down the difference between partnerships driven by profit and those built to genuinely support merchants. Josh spotlights four standout partners—IPaaS, ShipperHQ, dotDigital, and Adobe—and shares how they help elevate the e-commerce experience. He also invites North Texas pros to a local meetup at Martin House Brewing and offers a free session to solve your biggest e-commerce challenge. Don’t miss it!
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Episode 117: Solving E-Commerce Challenges: Systems, Processes, and People
April 1st, 2025 | 19 mins 12 secs
adobe commerce, cloud service, commerce today, ecommerce, ecommerce challenges, ecommerce insights, ecommerce meetups, ecommerce strategy, joshua warren, north texas, people problems, platform switch, policy problems, process problems, systems problems
In this episode of Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren breaks down common e-commerce challenges into three core categories: systems, processes/policies, and people. Drawing from years of experience, he shares how to pinpoint and solve these issues—and why it's crucial to address them before considering a platform switch. Joshua also teases future episodes on Adobe Commerce as a Cloud Service and invites listeners to upcoming North Texas e-commerce meetups.