A Masterclass in E-commerce with Richard Longhurst: From Building a £1BN Sex Toy Empire to Teeing Off All Over Again with Golf Gadgets

A Masterclass in E-commerce with Richard Longhurst: From Building a £1BN Sex Toy Empire to Teeing Off All Over Again with Golf Gadgets

Author: Brightpearl Podcasts August 3, 2023 Duration: 39:57
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride into the world of e-commerce, as we sit down with the co-founder of Lovehoney, Richard Longhurst. In a gripping and enlightening conversation, Richard unravels the story of building the world's largest sex toy retailer, and the origin of a new golf accessory innovation, the Pocket Timer. Hear first-hand how Lovehoney rose to prominence - and a £1BN sale - through superior customer service, savvy SEO strategies, and big, often eye-catching, ideas. We then s...

Behind every online store is a story, and Retales: E-Commerce Growth Stories pulls up a chair to hear them told directly by the founders themselves. Produced by Brightpearl Podcasts, this series moves beyond theory to explore the real, often messy, human experiences of building a digital business. You’ll hear from a diverse range of voices across the technology and entrepreneurship landscape, from those running their first Shopify store out of a garage to leaders steering established multinational brands. Each conversation digs into the pivotal moments-the unexpected hurdles, the breakthrough ideas, and the strategic decisions that actually moved the needle. This isn't about polished success narratives; it's about the candid discussions that reveal how these retailers adapt to economic shifts, leverage new tools, and find their unique path to growth. Tune in for a genuine look at the resilience and innovation driving today's e-commerce world, one story at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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