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Company culture is a vital part of the way Travis Romine build his companies. Travis is the Founder of Sharp Commerce. His company is  a group of e commerce ninja's helping with customer engagement, retention and advanced marketing. He Took sales from $100/day to $15,000+/day over 10 year period at Paradise Fibers that he cofounded which grew to one of the top performing businesses in the needlecraft industry.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:    [0:15] Jeremy’s introduction to Travis Romine, today’s guest. [9:01] How Travis got started in ecommerce alongside his Dad. [14:11] Why Travis moved to Magento. [17:00] People want deals but they also want entertainment, a careful balance. [21:00] Using software properly so you get the biggest use of it. [37:57] Staff growth over the years: how it happened and why. [50:10] How the company had an $80K day of sales. [53:20] Failures along the way. [58:31] The decisions Travis and company had to make about phone systems. [1:07:03] The support and skill of Travis’ wife in the growth of the businesses. [1:13:23] The big mistakes ecommerce businesses are making. [1:18:12] What you can do when your sales plateau. [1:21:21] The types of clients Travis works with. [1:30:25] Software that Travis finds essential for his e commerce businesses. [1:32:40] The things Travis looks for in his software decisions. [1:38:21] Why employees make your business. [1:39:15] How Travis gives ownership of the business to employees. [1:45:40] The software showdown: Travis’ comparisons of major platforms.  In this episode… There has been a lot written and said in recent years about the importance of building a healthy company culture. And the larger the company gets the more difficult it is to establish and maintain. One of the most obvious takeaways from this conversation with Travis Romine is the huge success he’s had building successful companies that scale while at the same time keeping the company culture not only healthy, but incredibly strong. All you need to see to believe it is to take a look employee and customer comments from the time frame when Travis was in charge of things. His name is mentioned repeatedly in glowing terms and the way people felt about working for him is obviously positive. Travis prefers not to think that employees are working for him, but alongside him - and that’s a huge reason why the culture of the companies he’s run has been so outstanding. But company culture is not the only thing you’ll hear on this episode. Travis has so much experience and skill in the e commerce space that the interview would be incomplete without tapping into his know-how. Travis generously shares a significant amount of wisdom about what it takes to not only build a strong company culture but to also grow and e commerce business successfully, including the software and packages that make the most sense to keep an e commerce business profitable and running smoothly.   The conversation wraps up with what Jeremy calls “The Software Showdown” where he asks Travis to give his opinion about the big players in the e commerce software space, including their strong and weak points, areas where improvement is needed, and how each works in a practical, function way in real life scenarios. If you’ve been looking for the right e commerce solution and haven’t made up your mind yet, you need to listen to this conversation before you do. Resources Mentioned on this episode  www.Skubana.com www.SharpCommerce.com www.ParadiseFibers.com www.Volusion.com www.Magento.com www.Bronto.com www.DotMailer.com www.Kayako.com www.Shopify.com www.Asana.com www.ListTrack.com www.SweetTooth.com www.ZenDesk.com BOOK:  Drive www.BigCommerce.com 

Company culture is a vital part of the way Travis Romine build his companies. Travis is the Founder of Sharp Commerce. His company is  a group of e commerce ninja's helping with customer engagement, retention and advanced marketing. He Took sales from $100/day to $15,000+/day over 10 year period at Paradise Fibers that he cofounded which grew to one of the top performing businesses in the needlecraft industry.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: <ul> <li>[0:15] Jeremy’s introduction to Travis Romine, today’s guest.</li> <li>[9:01] How Travis got started in ecommerce alongside his Dad.</li> <li>[14:11] Why Travis moved to Magento.</li> <li>[17:00] People want deals but they also want entertainment, a careful balance.</li> <li>[21:00] Using software properly so you get the biggest use of it.</li> <li>[37:57] Staff growth over the years: how it happened and why.</li> <li>[50:10] How the company had an $80K day of sales.</li> <li>[53:20] Failures along the way.</li> <li>[58:31] The decisions Travis and company had to make about phone systems.</li> <li>[1:07:03] The support and skill of Travis’ wife in the growth of the businesses.</li> <li>[1:13:23] The big mistakes ecommerce businesses are making.</li> <li>[1:18:12] What you can do when your sales plateau.</li> <li>[1:21:21] The types of clients Travis works with.</li> <li>[1:30:25] Software that Travis finds essential for his e commerce businesses.</li> <li>[1:32:40] The things Travis looks for in his software decisions.</li> <li>[1:38:21] Why employees make your business.</li> <li>[1:39:15] How Travis gives ownership of the business to employees.</li> <li>[1:45:40] The software showdown: Travis’ comparisons of major platforms.</li> </ul> In this episode… There has been a lot written and said in recent years about the importance of building a healthy company culture. And the larger the company gets the more difficult it is to establish and maintain. One of the most obvious takeaways from this conversation with Travis Romine is the huge success he’s had building successful companies that scale while at the same time keeping the company culture not only healthy, but incredibly strong. All you need to see to believe it is to take a look employee and customer comments from the time frame when Travis was in charge of things. His name is mentioned repeatedly in glowing terms and the way people felt about working for him is obviously positive. Travis prefers not to think that employees are working for him, but alongside him - and that’s a huge reason why the culture of the companies he’s run has been so outstanding. But company culture is not the only thing you’ll hear on this episode. Travis has so much experience and skill in the e commerce space that the interview would be incomplete without tapping into his know-how. Travis generously shares a significant amount of wisdom about what it takes to not only build a strong company culture but to also grow and e commerce business successfully, including the software and packages that make the most sense to keep an e commerce business profitable and running smoothly. The conversation wraps up with what Jeremy calls “The Software Showdown” where he asks Travis to give his opinion about the big players in the e commerce software space, including their strong and weak points, areas where improvement is needed, and how each works in a practical, function way in real life scenarios. If you’ve been looking for the right e commerce solution and haven’t made up your mind yet, you need to listen to this conversation before you do. Resources Mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.Skubana.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Skubana.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.SharpCommerce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SharpCommerce.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ParadiseFibers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ParadiseFibers.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Volusion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Volusion.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Magento.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Magento.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Bronto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Bronto.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.DotMailer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DotMailer.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Kayako.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Kayako.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Shopify.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Shopify.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.Asana.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Asana.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ListTrack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ListTrack.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.SweetTooth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SweetTooth.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ZenDesk.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ZenDesk.com</a></li> <li>BOOK: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Drive</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.BigCommerce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BigCommerce.com</a></li> </ul>

The Power of Company Culture and The E Commerce Software Showdown with Travis Romine Founder of SharpCommerce

Today we have Travis Romine, Founder of Sharp Commerce. His company is a group of ecommerce ninjas helping with customer engagement, retention and advanced marketing. He took sales from $100/day to $15,000+/day over 10-year period at Paradise Fibers that he cofounded, which grew to one of the top performing businesses in the needle-craft industry. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  [0:45] Jeremy’s introduction of Travis Romine, founder of Sharp Commerce. [1:24] Advantages and disadvantages of various ecommerce platforms. [5:23] What level would someone have to be at for you to tell them to try Magento? [7:00] Other ecommerce platforms to consider. [9:11] The main differences between BigCommerce and Volusion. [11:05] Why would you recommend BigCommerce over Volusion? [12:38] Travis discusses Shopify. [17:45] At what level would it be a no brainer to choose Magento? [19:36] Travis compares the major ecommece platforms, discussing the pros and cons of each. [22:30] What is it about Magento that makes it a worthwhile investment? [24:04] The role of reporting in ecommerce platforms. [28:19] Comparison shopping engines and other tips. [31:01] How to connect with Travis.  In this episode… With over a decade of experience in the ecommerce industry, it’s clear Travis is a guru. He’s the go to guy for insight into the business, tips on selecting the right platform, and so much more. In this chat with Jeremy, Travis offers insight into the top ecommerce platforms, including how to choose the right one for your budget. When it’s time to select an ecommerce platform and you aren’t sure which way to go, there’s no better guy to ask than Travis. As an innovator in the field, Travis has a comprehensive understanding of the pros and cons of each platform, including (perhaps most importantly) which one is best for your budget. He shares tips on his top 3 platforms - Magento, BigCommerce, and Volusion - including what’s great and not so great about each one. Travis starts with an in-depth analysis of Magento, including why it’s not the right choice for fledgling businesses with a smaller budget. He also shares insight into some of the things that make Magento stand out from other ecommerce platforms in terms of ease of use, functionality, and versatility. Travis goes on to share the main issue with Magento: an absence of scalability. The solution? Take a look at BigCommerce and Volusion. When comparing BigCommerce and Volusion, it’s clear that some of the things that make Magento great are missing. But what’s also clear is that these are 2 great options for smaller businesses without a monster budget. Travis discusses the pros and cons of each platform, in order to simplify the selection process for companies in search of the right platform. Travis closes by offering tips on reporting, search, and other essential functions - including how each platform performs. Resources Mentioned on this episode  Sharp Commerce Magento BigCommerce Volusion 

Today we have Travis Romine, Founder of Sharp Commerce. His company is a group of ecommerce ninjas helping with customer engagement, retention and advanced marketing. He took sales from $100/day to $15,000+/day over 10-year period at Paradise Fibers that he cofounded, which grew to one of the top performing businesses in the needle-craft industry. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: <ul> <li>[0:45] Jeremy’s introduction of Travis Romine, founder of Sharp Commerce.</li> <li>[1:24] Advantages and disadvantages of various ecommerce platforms.</li> <li>[5:23] What level would someone have to be at for you to tell them to try Magento?</li> <li>[7:00] Other ecommerce platforms to consider.</li> <li>[9:11] The main differences between BigCommerce and Volusion.</li> <li>[11:05] Why would you recommend BigCommerce over Volusion?</li> <li>[12:38] Travis discusses Shopify.</li> <li>[17:45] At what level would it be a no brainer to choose Magento?</li> <li>[19:36] Travis compares the major ecommece platforms, discussing the pros and cons of each.</li> <li>[22:30] What is it about Magento that makes it a worthwhile investment?</li> <li>[24:04] The role of reporting in ecommerce platforms.</li> <li>[28:19] Comparison shopping engines and other tips.</li> <li>[31:01] How to connect with Travis.</li> </ul> In this episode… With over a decade of experience in the ecommerce industry, it’s clear Travis is a guru. He’s the go to guy for insight into the business, tips on selecting the right platform, and so much more. In this chat with Jeremy, Travis offers insight into the top ecommerce platforms, including how to choose the right one for your budget. When it’s time to select an ecommerce platform and you aren’t sure which way to go, there’s no better guy to ask than Travis. As an innovator in the field, Travis has a comprehensive understanding of the pros and cons of each platform, including (perhaps most importantly) which one is best for your budget. He shares tips on his top 3 platforms - Magento, BigCommerce, and Volusion - including what’s great and not so great about each one. Travis starts with an in-depth analysis of Magento, including why it’s not the right choice for fledgling businesses with a smaller budget. He also shares insight into some of the things that make Magento stand out from other ecommerce platforms in terms of ease of use, functionality, and versatility. Travis goes on to share the main issue with Magento: an absence of scalability. The solution? Take a look at BigCommerce and Volusion. When comparing BigCommerce and Volusion, it’s clear that some of the things that make Magento great are missing. But what’s also clear is that these are 2 great options for smaller businesses without a monster budget. Travis discusses the pros and cons of each platform, in order to simplify the selection process for companies in search of the right platform. Travis closes by offering tips on reporting, search, and other essential functions - including how each platform performs. Resources Mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="http://sharpcommerce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sharp Commerce</a></li> <li><a href="https://magento.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magento</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bigcommerce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BigCommerce</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.volusion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volusion</a></li> </ul>

[One Question] ECommerce Tips from an Industry Trailblazer with Travis Romine Founder of Sharp Commerce