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In this episode, we explore what it takes to build a successful media business and run an online store for the long haul.
Claus Lauter, founder and host of Ecommerce Coffee Break, shares how to avoid common e-commerce traps, find your true customer, and balance AI tools with real human connection.
He also breaks down the reality of running a global business while living a location-independent lifestyle, including the daily trade-offs and keys to staying productive.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How to build a successful e-commerce media business.
- What causes e-commerce founders to fail early on.
- Why knowing your exact target buyer is critical.
- What replaced retention as the top industry topic.
- Why relying only on third-party AI creates risk.
- How to keep human connections inside AI workflows.
- What research to complete before launching a store.
- Why standard SEO no longer delivers quick traffic.
- How to transition tasks to a hybrid AI setup.
- What running a business while traveling really takes.
Links & Resources
Website: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clauslauter/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/clauslauter
Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/35t6wudt
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