The Upside Podcast
eCommerce Growth Insights - Check out The Upside podcast, where we explore eCommerce strategies, Amazon optimisation, and growth tactics with industry leaders. Watch the trailer on YouTube and dive into episodes packed with actionable insights for any stage of your online business.
The UK Budget's De Minimis Ruling and Amazon' Dropping Selling Fees!?
A candid look at the squeeze facing UK businesses, from Brexit drag and policy frustration to shifting Amazon economics and growing pressure from low-cost global platforms.
How to slash your ACOS by 80%
A sharp look at how Amazon advertising really works, beyond bids and budget. This episode explores the link between paid performance, conversion, and the wider visibility a strong listing can earn.
How To Catapult Your Conversion Rate
Before you pay for traffic, your listing has to do its job. This episode looks at the mix of psychology, structure, imagery, and search relevance that turns an Amazon product page into something that can actually convert.
Humanoid Robots, The AI Bubble, and Why Regulation Is Falling Behind
A sharper conversation about AI slop, synthetic overload, and what gets lost when speed starts beating substance online. This episode looks at the flood of low-value AI content and the bigger questions it raises about trust, power, and the future of the internet.
The Failures of Amazon's Newest AI Initiative
Amazon’s AI content tools promise to make listing creation easier, but the reality feels far less impressive. This episode looks at where Amazon’s generative AI falls short on copy, imagery, and seller usefulness.
How to Scale an 8 figure Amazon Business (with Sameed Naviwala CEO Bumble Towels)
An honest conversation about what it takes to build an ecommerce brand that lasts, from early mistakes and cash flow pressure to scaling with more discipline and clarity.
Sora, Deepfakes, and the Hidden Cost of AI Progress
A thoughtful look at what the latest AI tools mean for business, creativity, and the people trying to keep up. This episode explores the promise of Sora 2 and Nano Banana 2, along with the bigger questions around power, responsibility, and what comes next.
Amazon Fined $2.5B, Higher Selling Fees, and TikTok's Crackdown on Generic Content
A wide-angle look at a week that says a lot about where ecommerce is heading, from Amazon’s Prime settlement and rising seller costs to new platform rules, tax pressure, and the next wave of AI-led product changes.
AWS Crash, Brands Losing Thousands, and Government Conspiracy (With Danu Abeysuriya)
When AWS goes down, the impact spreads fast. This episode looks at what the outage exposed about digital dependency, operational risk, and why brands need stronger backup thinking than they probably have today.
Q4: The Make or Break Season for Sellers
Q4 is where ecommerce brands are tested properly. This episode looks at how to handle the busiest stretch of the year with better timing, smarter stock decisions, and a sharper grip on profit when demand and competition both rise.
Missed Prime Day? Here’s Why That Might Be a Good Thing
A sharper look at Amazon’s autumn deal event, the fading magic of Prime Day, and what sellers can still learn from the hype. This episode explores deal fatigue, early holiday buying, and how smart brands can turn the noise into useful Q4 insight.
How to Turn Creativity into Conversions With Will Plant, Creative Manager - This Way Up
A practical conversation on why design drives performance on Amazon, from the first image that earns the click to A+ content and Stores that help convert it. This episode looks at how better creative can sharpen visibility, trust, and sales.
Is Amazon Playing Dirty… or Just Playing Retail?
A closer look at Amazon private label, viral claims about seller data, and the parts of the story that usually get lost in the noise. This episode unpacks what Amazon Accelerator and Brand Analytics actually mean for brands trying to compete smartly.
Are Walmart coming to the UK?
What would happen if Walmart came to the UK in a serious way? This episode explores how a new marketplace giant could shift the balance for brands, from fulfilment and ads to seller choice and platform power.
FROM BACKPACKS TO TESCO: THE SUPERFOODIO STORY
From a backpacking trip in South America to shelves at Tesco and Co-op, this episode follows the making of Superfoodio and the pivots that shaped its growth. It’s a founder story about instinct, resilience, and building a food brand that people actually want to come back to.
GOOGLE TRAFFIC CRASH? HOW AI SEARCH IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR E-COMMERCE
Google has changed the rules of search, and e-commerce brands are already feeling it. This episode looks at what AI search means for traffic, visibility, and why SEO now has to work differently.
Trump ends the $800 De Minimis Exemption
A sharp look at the end of the US de minimis exemption and what it means for UK and EU brands shipping to America. This episode breaks down the cost, compliance, and fulfilment changes sellers need to think about now.
The B2B Game-Changers You Need to Know About
A clear look at how B2B marketplaces like Faire and Ankorstore are changing wholesale for independent brands. This episode explores why more businesses are using these platforms to simplify orders, reach more retailers, and grow beyond traditional wholesale models.
Amazon are changing the policy on feedback
A look at Amazon’s star-only seller feedback update and why it matters for brand owners and FBA sellers. The episode explores what happens when ratings lose context, and why seller reputation can take a hit even when the issue sits with Amazon.
How We’re Building a Global E-Commerce Team
A more personal episode on global growth, remote teams, and the value of meeting people face to face. From South Africa reflections to practical lessons on international expansion, this one is as much about people and culture as it is about business.

