In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break podcast, we explore the Shopify marketing ecosystem with Brandon Amoroso, founder and president of electriq marketing.  A Forbes 30 under 30 alum, Brandon shares insights on customer retention, e-commerce tech stacks, and the challenges of selling alcohol online.  We discuss streamlining Shopify apps, boosting customer lifetime value, and how Brandon's company is revolutionizing alcohol sales in e-commerce following its acquisition by drinks.com.  Topics discussed in this episode:  Why the Shopify marketing ecosystem has evolved towards consolidated platforms How the selection process for Shopify apps has become more critical What factors influence the choice of tech stack for different-sized businesses How usage-based pricing models benefit both small and large merchants Why reducing the number of apps can improve a store's performance What key areas are examined in a Shopify store audit How retention strategies are implemented across multiple channels Why direct mail is making a comeback in e-commerce marketing How drinks.com solves the complexities of selling alcohol online What opportunities exist for non-alcohol merchants to add alcohol sales Links & Resources Website: https://drinks.com/electriq LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonamoroso/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/AmorosoBrandon Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://t.ly/_yeGc ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don’t miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/