261: Growing your sales: what you must know first

261: Growing your sales: what you must know first

Author: Susan Bradley: E-commerce Expert April 1, 2025 Duration: 21:44

I'm sharing one of the smartest (and simplest) ways to grow your ecommerce sales—without a big ad budget. But be warned: this strategy only works up to a point. If you miss the signs that it's time to shift, your sales could stall.

Tune in to learn the 3 things every store owner needs to understand to grow a profitable, sustainable business—plus how to use your Shopify data to know exactly what to focus on next.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why acquiring customers is the first (and most expensive) thing to learn

  • How to calculate your true Customer Acquisition Cost

  • Why customer retention is your path to profitability

  • The one Shopify metric that will tell you to shift gears

  • How to find your "sweet spot" for growth

 

RELATED LINKS:

How Melissa reduced her cost of acquiring a customer by 44%

https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/how-melissa-reduced-her-cost-of-acquiring-a-customer-by-44-percent-episode-191/

Do you even know what it costs to get a new customer?

https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/do-you-even-know-what-it-costs-to-get-a-new-customer-episode-187/

The piece of the puzzle you've been missing

https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/the-piece-of-the-puzzle-youve-been-missing-episode-258/

Ready For Results? I Think You Should Hear This

https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/ready-for-results-i-think-you-should-hear-this-episode-243/

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Susan Bradley has spent years navigating the twists and turns of online retail, and in The Ecommerce Roadmap, she shares that hard-won expertise directly with you. This isn't about vague theory; it's a practical guide built from the ground up for Shopify store owners who are tired of guesswork. Each episode pulls back the curtain on real stores, dissecting what actually moves the needle for growth and profitability. You'll hear a data-driven blend of overarching strategy and the specific, actionable tactics you can implement immediately. The focus is always on building a business with predictable, profitable sales, not just fleeting traffic. As an e-commerce expert, Susan structures every conversation to cut through the noise, offering clear direction whether you're just starting out or looking to scale an established brand. Tune into this podcast for honest conversations that feel like consulting with a trusted advisor, all aimed at providing you with a reliable map for your unique journey in online commerce.
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