Want to launch / grow your online store / join our WhatsApp community?Chat with us on WhatsApp 👉 https://link.theecomshow.com/whatsapp-ep61Consultation with Tabish (1 Hour) : https://rzp.io/rzp/tes-tabishahmed----------------------------🎙️ Podcast Episodepractical guide for building and scaling D2C brands, emphasizing data-driven marketing, deep consumer insights, and optimizing customer acquisition costs against lifetime value. It covers market identification, effective use of digital advertising platforms, and the crucial role of founders in fostering a strong company culture for sustainable growth in competitive e-commerce markets.

🎙️ Podcast EpisodeVocca: Dubai’s Homegrown Luxury Chocolate Brand 🍫🇦🇪In this episode of The eCom Show Podcast, we sit down with Ashwin Nayanar, Co-Founder of Vocca, to explore how a small kitchen experiment evolved into one of Dubai’s most loved luxury chocolate brands.🔥 From advertising agency life to food R&D 🍫 From messy prototypes to premium packaging 🛒 From a struggling D2C website to a thriving retail presenceAshwin gets real about the challenges of building a gourmet brand in the UAE — including personal branding, content fatigue, and consistency in a hyper-competitive market.📍 Based in Dubai, Vocca now stands for craftsmanship, storytelling, and the kind of chocolate experience you don’t forget.

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Join us on this inspiring episode of the eCom Show as we dive into the incredible journey of Basheer, Founder & CEO of Pinnacle Stamps & Advertising! From overcoming debt to building a thriving business in the UAE and beyond, Basheer shares how he leveraged social media to achieve 39 million video views and grow his brand across the GCC. Learn about the importance of content creation, his unique stamp products, and the mindset that drives his success. Discover his upcoming project, Pinnacle Job Portal, and key life lessons on health, wealth, relationships, and wisdom. Don’t miss this episode packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs!

Podcast EpisodeThis video features an insightful conversation with Afiya, a homemaker turned artist based in Dubai, who has successfully transitioned from a career in structural engineering to creating and selling customized crafts inspired by Arab culture. The episode highlights her journey from crafting as a hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic to growing a thriving art business with a strong social media presence and community engagement. Initially struggling with sales and motivation, Afiya and her husband persisted through events and exhibitions, gradually identifying the right customer base and marketing strategies. The uniqueness of her art—especially her camel-themed crafts symbolizing Arabian identity—helped generate curiosity and sales, particularly among Western expatriates in Dubai. The video also captures the challenges and triumphs of blending personal passion with entrepreneurship, emphasizing the role of community events, social media boosting, and personalized customer engagement in building a successful handmade art business.

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PART 01 : https://youtu.be/pzz0NTPbYoA

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🎙️ Podcast Episode

Welcome back to Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Nihad Ali — aka Roaming Blogger, the UAE Golden Visa holder and creator known for his vibrant travel and food content.

🧭 In this episode, we go deeper into Nihad's journey — not just how he started, but how he scaled. From marketing for restaurants and cafes to building an agency, facing rejections, and ultimately moving to Dubai, this is the 1 to 10 story of a creator who turned content into a career.

🎧 In Part 2, Nihad shares:

His early marketing work with restaurants and cafes

College placements, landing a job at BYJU’S & EdTech journey

BNI network and lessons from constant outreach & rejection

Starting his own office in Kozhikode

Powerful outbound tips and mindset shifts

Navigating interviews and negotiating his dream job — “CONTENT CREATOR”

Bonding with top chefs like Chef Pillai & stepping into luxury content

Learnings from fellow content creators

Tactical advice on content creation, outreach, and handling rejection like a pro

🔥 If Part 1 was the beginning, Part 2 is about growth, grit, and global vision. Whether you're a creator, marketer, or entrepreneur — this episode is packed with insights and stories that will fuel your journey.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Highlights

01:10 – Marketing for Restaurants & Cafes

04:38 – College Placement Journey

06:41 – First Job in EdTech

07:44 – Placement at BYJU'S

11:09 – Joining BNI (Business Network International)

17:42 – Outreach & Facing Rejection

28:41 – Life After College

30:41 – Starting an Agency & Office in Kozhikode

32:08 – Moving to Dubai & FIFA World Cup 2022 Experience

42:33 – The Outbound Strategy Secret

44:51 – Mindset Shifts in Society

45:35 – Attending Job Interviews

49:01 – Salary Negotiation Tips

53:35 – Landing the Role of “Content Creator” 😍

59:03 – Relationship with Chef Pillai & Luxury Lifestyle Content

01:07:38 – Key Learnings from Fellow Content Creators

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🎤 Guest Info

ROAMING BLOGGER (Nihad Ali)

Content Creator & UAE Golden Visa Holder

🔗 Social Links:

https://www.instagram.com/roaming_blogger/

https://www.youtube.com/@roamingblogger956

https://www.facebook.com/roamingbloggerr/

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💻 The Team

Naji Mehardad | Rashid M Avaran | Mohammed Nihal | Darin Mujeeb

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Podcast EpisodeIn this inspiring episode of The eCom Show, we feature Nihad Ali, popularly known as Roaming Blogger - a UAE Golden Visa Holder, travel & food content creator.🛤️ In Part 1, Nihad shares:- His childhood online businesses- The process of getting the UAE Golden Visa for creators- College days and food vlogging stories- Building resort partnerships and brand connections- Starting his agency from scratch by connecting content creators to restaurant brandsThis episode is the 0 to 1 story of Nihad - from humble beginnings to the first milestones in content and business. .

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In this episode of The eCom Show, we sit down with the founder of Potafo, Kerala’s very own food delivery startup that went head-to-head with giants like Swiggy and Zomato. We talk about how Potafo started in Kozhikode, the challenges of competing in a market dominated by national players, why they shut down and later made a comeback, and how they’re now supporting D2C brands with delivery solutions. From tech struggles to smart pivots and expansion to Kochi, this is the real story behind building a regional brand in India’s fast-growing quick commerce space. If you're building a startup, love food-tech, or want to hear a raw, honest entrepreneurial journey—this one's for you.

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• 🎙️ Podcast Episode
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• What is real performance marketing?
• The rise of programmatic ads and data privacy rules
• Budgeting smart for media planning
• Funnels, ASC, Attribution & more
• How to research audiences that convert
• Why organic content still matters
• The skills every modern marketer must master
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• If you’re serious about growth, this one’s unmissable.
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• ⏱️ Timestamps
• 0:00 – Who is Shams
• 4:33 – Performance Marketing
• 13:21 – Real Performance Marketing & the Perfume Business
• 19:31 – Digital Marketing vs Performance Marketing vs Growth Marketing
• 24:30 – How to Find Demand & the Importance of Analytics
• 34:11 – How to Research Your Audience
• 44:00 – Funnel Building Explained
• 49:35 – Media Planning Strategies
• 52:24 – What is ASC in Marketing?
• 54:15 – Understanding Attribution Models
• 56:50 – Budgeting for Paid Ads & Data Analysis
• 1:07:55 – Programmatic Marketing & Media Buying
• 1:16:24 – The Trade Desk & Data Privacy Rules
• 1:20:30 – Is Organic Content Still Needed? + A Brief History of Advertising
• 1:42:46 – Essential Skills Every Marketer Needs
• 1:45:16 – Learning Exercises for Marketers
• 1:50:52 – Final Thoughts
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• 🎤 Guest Info
• Guest Name → Shams Bonsai
• D2C Scale up Consultant & CEO - Bolus Digital (www.bolusdigital.com)
• Contact Shams: https://link.theecomshow.com/contact-shams
• 🔗 Links:
• https://shamsbonsai.com | https://www.instagram.com/shamsbonsai | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shams-bonsai | https://youtube.com/@ShamsBonsai
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• 🔗 Useful Links
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• - Instagram → https://instagram.com/theecomshow
• - LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/company/the-ecom-shown
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• 💻 The Team
• Naji Mehardad | Rashid M Avaran | Mohammed Nihal | Darin Mujeeb
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• ⚠️ Disclaimer
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