Ecommerce Hotline Podcast Episode 2 - Kalen Jordan
Lots of compliments were given.
Our host Maier Bianchi of Bemeir interviews Kalen about MESA automation which is basically Zapier for Shopify and the crazy amount of time business team can save and achieve new heights with the tool.
Kalen drank the Shopify Kool-ade and is fully immersed in the community. Magent-who?
Whatever work we do requires passion, and you just do a better job when you are passionate.
We go into the human side of the founders of Shopify despite being billion dollar overlords.
We talk platform drama and how complaining is a right of passage in the fast moving ecommerce world. The difference between Magento and Shopify on this front Don't bite the hand that feeds you aka there can be a code of silence in some sectors. Or is it maturity?
We go in depth about parenthood and how a the smallest things become so big.
A special jingle listening session.
This special episode will inform, provoke the mind, and is interesting for its editing. Enjoy!
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Automated Takeaways
• Automation in the Shopify ecosystem can help streamline e-commerce operations and improve efficiency.
• Working with Shopify APIs can be challenging, but innovative solutions like Mesa Automation can overcome limitations and provide additional functionality.
• Business owners need to have a clear understanding of their needs and be willing to explore automation solutions to solve specific problems.
• Different use cases for automation include backing up images to external platforms, setting up low inventory alerts, and more. Shopify's integration with Google AI allows for powerful automation workflows and the generation of product images and backgrounds.
• Notion can be used for low inventory alerts and other automation tasks, providing a dedicated platform for Notion enthusiasts.
• Automation workflows can be implemented for customer feedback, allowing for efficient collection and analysis of feedback data.
• Imagination plays a crucial role in leveraging automation effectively, allowing for innovative and customized workflows.
• The Shopify ecosystem provides opportunities for truth to power, with vocal app makers, developers, and merchants expressing their concerns and feedback.
• Shopify's leadership exhibits a genuine and human approach, engaging with the community.
• Going out with kids can be challenging, requiring careful planning and consideration of their needs and behavior. Finding time for personal enjoyment can be challenging, but it's important to make an effort to appreciate the moments.
• Constant improvement is a key aspect of life, and it's important to strive for personal growth.
• Sharing audio in real-time can be technically complicated, but there are potential solutions.
• The e-commerce hotline jingles are a fun and creative way to promote the e-commerce hotline.
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 Working with Automations in Shopify
08:56 Challenges of Working with Shopify APIs
13:58 Using Data Features in Mesa Automation
23:53 Different Use Cases for Mesa Automation
26:48 Shopify and Google AI Integration
27:14 Notion Integration
27:40 Low Stock Notifications
28:14 Form Submission on Product Page
28:52 Customer Feedback
29:28 Automation and Imagination
30:13 Power of Automation
31:01 Limitless Potential of Automation
31:16 Abstract Nature of Automation
32:15 Out of Stock and Size Broken
34:39 Meta Objects and Meta Fields
35:44 Price History with Meta Objects
37:05 Audit History and Admin Actions Log
39:07 Truth to Power in the Shopify Ecosystem
42:06 Genuine Leadership in Shopify
45:04 Freedom of Expression in the Shopify Ecosystem
46:03 Being a Real Person in the Shopify Ecosystem
50:19 Passion and Building
53:40 Challenges of Going Out with Kids
57:33 Appreciating the Moments and Constant Improvement
58:08 The Value of Normalcy and Enjoying Life
59:08 Exploring the Possibility of Sharing Audio in Real-Time
01:00:20 Using OBS as a Virtual Audio Source
01:01:42 Playing the E-commerce Hotline Jingles
01:02:59 Reacting to the Jingles and Discussing Their Creation
01:05:11 The Original E-commerce Hotline Jingle
01:07:26 Closing Remarks and Goodbyes