May 3, 2024

From Pro Hockey To Pro eCommerce: Ben Sharf’s Journey To Innovating With Shopify

From Pro Hockey To Pro eCommerce: Ben Sharf’s Journey To Innovating With Shopify

Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Ben Sharf, the Co-Founder of Platter, a company revolutionizing the way Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands manage and enhance their Shopify stores. With a background as a Division 1 hockey player and eCommerce expert at GoPuff, Ben brings a unique blend of discipline and innovative thinking to the table.


In this episode, we delve into how Platter helps businesses like Caged – which leaped from a 7-figure to an 8-figure brand due to Platter's optimization – streamline their operations and significantly boost conversion rates. Ben will also shed light on Platter's distinctive approach to reducing app overload and improving site performance using their bundled theme app, leading to enhanced profitability and operational efficiency.


Stay tuned as we explore how companies can save money, enhance customer conversions, and simplify their tech stacks, making eCommerce platforms faster and more efficient than ever before.


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