REAL ECOMMERCE CONVERSATIONS

The Gravytrain Podcast

Our conversations with some incredible brands on ecommerce growth, strategy, and what's actually working.

How to Build a Challenger Haircare Brand

How to Build a Challenger Haircare Brand

Jez Barnett, founder of Fabriq, shares how he built a global professional haircare brand rooted in salon experience and long-term relationships.

Building a Women’s Wellness Brand From Personal Pain

Building a Women’s Wellness Brand From Personal Pain

Rachel Mason, founder of Our Remedy, shares how she built a women’s wellness brand from personal experience into a growing DTC business.

Building a Sustainable Brewery Brand

Building a Sustainable Brewery Brand

Greg Pilley, founder of Stroud Brewery, shares how he built a values-led, sustainable beer brand rooted in community and purpose.

How to Scale a Premium Brand with B2B & DTC

How to Scale a Premium Brand with B2B & DTC

Chantel Coady OBE, founder of The Chocolate Detective, shares her journey from launching Rococo Chocolates to rebuilding and scaling a respected UK chocolate business.

Using AI and Amazon to Scale Globally

Using AI and Amazon to Scale Globally

Russ Hughes, co-founder of Intelligent Labs, shares how he went from tech burnout to building a global supplement brand and scaling on Amazon.

 Growing a Wellness Brand Without Ads or Support

Growing a Wellness Brand Without Ads or Support

Mark Dunn, founder of Bristol CBD, shares his journey from music industry burnout to building a wellness brand rooted in CBD, mindfulness, and resilience.

 The Cost of Passion-Driven Business

The Cost of Passion-Driven Business

Nathalia Grisard, founder of Gngr Bees, shares how she built an impact-led activewear brand during the pandemic and the journey that followed.

Bootstrapping a Niche Ecommerce Brand With €200

Bootstrapping a Niche Ecommerce Brand With €200

Jarmo Siim, co-founder of Next Gay Thing, shares how he scaled a €200 side hustle into a global subscription brand despite platform restrictions.

 How Ultra X Creates Repeat Customers for Life

How Ultra X Creates Repeat Customers for Life

Sam Heward, co-founder of Ultra X, shares how a 250km Sahara race led to building a global ultra-endurance event series.

Breaking Into Comics

Breaking Into Comics

Neil Gibson, founder of Twisted Comics, shares his journey from consultant to comic publisher and what it takes to break into a tough industry.

Scaling a Red Light Therapy Brand

Scaling a Red Light Therapy Brand

Bryan Gohl, co-founder of Red Light Rising, shares how he bootstrapped a pioneering red light therapy brand and the hard lessons learned from scaling through surging demand.

 Building a Long-Term Fashion Brand

Building a Long-Term Fashion Brand

Kwame Chambers, co-founder of Glitch Anomaly, shares how he built a fashion brand from university through a decade of bootstrapping and long-term vision.

 What It Really Takes to Build a Premium DTC Brand

What It Really Takes to Build a Premium DTC Brand

Myles Grennan, co-founder of Camelēr Spice Co., shares his journey from corporate life to building and scaling a heritage-led spice brand.

Selling 70M+ Units With No Marketing Background

Selling 70M+ Units With No Marketing Background

Josh White, co-founder of CanO Water, shares how a Thailand trip sparked a bootstrapped brand challenging the bottled water industry.

 Crafting a Luxury Chocolate Brand

Crafting a Luxury Chocolate Brand

Aneesh Popat, founder of The Chocolatier, shares his journey from a market stall to building a luxury ethical chocolate brand.

Scaling from Side Hustle into Major Retailers

Scaling from Side Hustle into Major Retailers

Bethan Thomas, co-founder of HotTea Mama, shares how she scaled from a side hustle to retail success with brands like Holland & Barrett.

Building a 7-Figure Cacao Brand

Building a 7-Figure Cacao Brand

Liam Brown, founder of Full Power Cacao, shares his journey from rock bottom to building a fast-growing brand on a mission to replace coffee.

 21 Years in Ecommerce: What’s Changed?

21 Years in Ecommerce: What’s Changed?

Chris Horridge shares his 20+ year journey building a leading UK electrical ecommerce brand and staying profitable in a tough market.

Losing Everything to Global Brand Stocked in Harrods

Losing Everything to Global Brand Stocked in Harrods

Toks Aruoture, founder of The Baby Cot Shop, shares how she rebuilt from the 2008 recession to create a globally recognised luxury baby brand.

A Creative Accident to a Global Ecommerce Brand

A Creative Accident to a Global Ecommerce Brand

Snow Windows co-founder Kerry shares how a festive idea became a global ecommerce brand.

Building a Brand with No Marketing Background

Building a Brand with No Marketing Background

ZOUSZ founder Zohaib Ahmed shares how he scaled a premium grooming brand from DIY to TikTok-driven growth.

How Hanna Kinsella 10x’d Her Ecommerce Brand in One Year

How Hanna Kinsella 10x’d Her Ecommerce Brand in One Year

Dr. Hanna Kinsella shares how she scaled Icy Bear from viral launch to a 10x ecommerce turnaround.

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