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The No.1 Master of E-Commerce Growth - Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO Nik Sharma

February 13, 2025 • Ryan Ayala

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Nik Sharma CEO of Sharma Brands, is the go-to strategist for scaling modern consumer brands. Dubbed 'The DTC Whisperer,' he has helped companies like Cadence, Levels, and JuneShine break through the noise with bold, data-driven marketing. With a sharp eye for brand storytelling and growth hacking, Nik’s insights are reshaping how businesses connect, convert, and scale in the digital age.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro Who Is Nick Sharma?
0:25 Creator vs. Business Owner Dilemma
1:25 The Power of Personal Branding
3:09 How Influencers Get Away with Bad Business Models
4:32 Ad Spend & The Battle for Eyeballs
5:49 Winning with Product Innovation & Storytelling
7:03 Scaling from 0 to 100K Revenue
11:06 Finding the Right Agency
17:27 Ads vs. Affiliates – Which Works Best?
20:01 Paid Traffic – How to Not Burn Money
22:58 Breaking Down the Million-Dollar Growth Strategy
23:18 When to Scale Beyond Ads
25:29 The Solopreneur E-Commerce Debate
41:27 The Future of AI in E-Commerce
43:45 Nick’s Journey – From Ad Buying to Agency Owner
47:10 Lessons from Meeting E-Com Founders
48:56 Signing Off

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