On this episode of Unboxing Ecommerce, James and Jennifer order from Tracksmith with special guest, Blair Beckwith. Blair has been working in the commerce enablement space for more than a decade. He got his start building the Shopify App Store. Today, he leads growth at Mantle, a company that powers back office and growth tooling for commerce enablement software companies.

Why Tracksmith?
Maggie chose Magic Spoon because she wanted a healthy cereal option that still offered the nostalgic experience of traditional sugary cereals. Inside the episode there is a twist on why she chose this brand specifically.
Tracksmith: www.tracksmith.com

Research included these sources

• Tracksmith: www.tracksmith.com/pages/about
• Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/katiebaron/2022/10/11/tracksmith-expands-how-americas-most-intellectual-running-brand-is-closing-cult-status
• Outside: www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/run/tracksmith-running-brand-business-profile
• Crunchbase: www.crunchbase.com/organization/tracksmith
• Pitchbook: www.pitchbook.com/profiles/company/65264-59#overview
• Tracksmith Fellowship: www.tracksmith.com/pages/tracksmith-fellowship-program
• Tracksmith Fellowship Recipient, Dinée Dorame: www.groundedpod.com/about/

Curated Technology List

• DatoCMS: www.datocms.com
• MNTN: www.mountain.com
• JustUno: www.justuno.com

Other Sites mentioned

• How To Pronounce: www.howtopronounce.com/luke-scheybeler
• Unlocking the Customer Value Chain: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/562858/unlocking-the-customer-value-chain-by-thales-s-teixeira-with-greg-piechota/

Connect with Blair:
www.heymantle.com
www.linkedin.com/in/blairbeckwith

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Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com

Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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Coverart imagined and designed by our friend, Melissa Dettloff
www.melissadettloff.com

On this episode of Unboxing Ecommerce, James and Jennifer order from Magic Spoon with special guest, Maggie Barnett, Esq. Maggie is the COO of ShipHero, overseeing operational, legal, managerial, and administrative procedures. She also founded ShipHero Fulfillment (LTV) in 2019, growing it to over $80M in revenue.

Why Magic Spoon?
Maggie chose Magic Spoon because she wanted a healthy cereal option that still offered the nostalgic experience of traditional sugary cereals. Inside the episode there is a twist on why she chose this brand specifically.
Magic Spoon: www.magicspoon.com

Research included these sources

• Magic Spoon: www.magicspoon.com/pages/our-story
• Wirecutter: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/magic-spoon-cereal-review
• Yahoo Finance: www.finance.yahoo.com/news/siddhi-capital-raises-135m-invest-111718550.html?guccounter=1
• Crunchbase: www.crunchbase.com/organization/magic-spoon/company_financials
• Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/daveknox/2023/05/10/how-magic-spoon-brought-innovation-to-the-breakfast-table
• Modern Retail: www.modernretail.co/operations/being-everywhere-that-people-buy-and-sell-cereal-how-magic-spoon-went-from-online-only-to-wholesale-in-six-months
• Food Institute: www.foodinstitute.com/focus/85-million-to-the-clearance-bin-is-magic-spoon-done
• Food Business News: ​​www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/23178-magic-spoon-goes-big-in-brick-and-mortar

Curated Technology List

• Segment: www.segment.com
• Malomo: www.gomalomo.com

Other Sites mentioned

• FTID Fraud: www.startops.network/media/startops-guide-to-ftid-fraud
• Offlimits: www.eatofflimits.com
• Allulose versus Monk Fruit: www.thebalancednutritionist.com/allulose-vs-monk-fruit/

Connect with Maggie:
www.shiphero.com
www.linkedin.com/in/maggiembarnett

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Have a brand/shopping experience you want us to review? Send us a message at unboxingecomm@gmail.com

Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com

Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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Coverart imagined and designed by our friend, Melissa Dettloff
www.melissadettloff.com

On this episode of Unboxing Ecommerce, James and Jennifer order from Hugimals World with special guest, Christina Vanacore. Christina is a Certified Launch and Business Strategist, who provides launch strategy, identifies hidden opportunities for growth, and helps increase revenue and profits through strategic planning. She has covered everything from product development to marketing and sales strategies to help start and grow businesses and increase revenue and profits.

Why Hugimals?
Christina chose Hugimals because since their launch in 2022, they have seen tremendous success and have received incredible press and collaborations but at the time of choosing the brand was a DTC only brand which she personally finds intriquing.
Hugimals World: www.hugimalsworld.com

Research included these sources

• Hugimals World: www.hugimalsworld.com/pages/company
• Mojo Nation: www.mojo-nation.com/marina-khidekel-on-the-origins-of-her-award-winning-weighted-plush-range-hugimals
• Time Magazine: www.time.com/collection/best-inventions-2022/6228865/hugimals
• The Wie Suite: www.thewiesuite.com/post/marina-khidekel-founder-of-hugimals-on-how-to-launch-a-company

Curated Technology List

• Faire: www.faire.com
• Zigpoll: www.zigpoll.com

Other Sites mentioned

• Deep Touch Pressure: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5612681
• Benefits of Deep Touch Pressure: www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/what-is-deep-pressure-stimulation
• Hugimals on QVC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK3OxTRcheY
• Joyful Heart Foundation: www.joyfulheartfoundation.org
• Ryder's unboxing experience study: https://www.ryder.com/en-us/insights/white-papers/e-comm/2024-ryder-e-commerce-consumer-study
• J2K Logistics: https://j2kfun-gistics.com

Connect with Christina:
www.theproductdoula.com
www.instagram.com/theproductdoula

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Have a brand/shopping experience you want us to review? Send us a message at unboxingecomm@gmail.com

Connect with James Marks:
www.linkedin.com/in/jameslmarks
www.withtrivial.com

Connect with Jennifer Yates:
www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferayates
www.workwithroux.com
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Coverart imagined and designed by our friend, Melissa Dettloff
www.melissadettloff.com