1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Episode Description Shopify just released a feature that most brands have not noticed yet, but it could completely change how eCommerce stores grow, monetize traffic, and increase conversion rates. In this episode, Pep Hufen, CEO of Smart Marketer Agency, breaks down Shopify’s new Product Network, a system that lets your store sell other brands’ products directly inside your own site without inventory, fulfillment, or losing the customer relationship. “This isn’t an ad network. Shopify is building an ecosystem flywheel.” -&amp;nbsp;Pep Hufen If you run a Shopify store or work with brands that do, this is a must-listen. You Will Learn How Shopify’s Product Network actually works and why it is not an affiliate program How to monetize lost intent when shoppers search for products you do not carry Why this feature can increase conversion rate, average order value, and ROAS without more ad spend How Shopify is positioning itself as the anti-Amazon Why collaborative commerce beats marketplaces for brand owners What early adopters can do now to gain a compounding advantage Links &amp;amp; Resources Smart Marketer: https://www.smartmarketer.com/ Smart Marketer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartmarketerig Smart Marketer Agency: https://smartmarketeragency.com/ Prefer video? Watch Pep Hufen explain Shopify’s Product Network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAvm3eu-B0Q Omnisend (Smart Marketer Exclusive Offer): https://smartmarketer.com/omnisend Use code SMART for 50 percent off your first three months Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00:17 Introduction and why Shopify’s update matters 00:01:21 What this change means for Shopify brands 00:01:32 Sponsor message and Omnisend recommendation 00:02:35 What Shopify’s Product Network is and what it is not 00:03:19 How selling products you do not carry works 00:04:06 Why this is not an ad network 00:05:00 Shopify’s real goal and fixing eCommerce leakage 00:05:53 Turning lost intent into new revenue 00:06:43 Increasing the value of every paid click 00:07:36 Why Amazon cannot replicate this model 00:08:27 The three flywheel loops powering the Product Network 00:09:16 What this changes for your catalog strategy 00:10:03 Why customer ownership stays with the host store 00:10:56 Why early movers will capture the biggest advantage 00:11:06 Final thoughts and closing Your Engagement Matters Thank you for listening to the Smart Marketer Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, share the episode with a fellow Shopify brand owner, and tag us on social using #SmartMarketerPodcast. Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit. &amp;nbsp; The Smart Marketer Podcast https://smartmarketer.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40065035/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40065035