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Hosted by Doug Sandler · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 15 episodes
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At the crossroads of innovation, growth, and connection, this podcast takes you inside SubSummit 2026—the premier gathering for leaders shaping the future of subscription, membership, loyalty, and recurring revenue. From the months leading up to the conference through the live energy of the event and the insights that follow, each episode delivers conversations with the brands, solution providers, and thought leaders redefining customer relationships and building the next generation of commerce. With exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and real-time takeaways from Kansas City, listeners will hear the strategies, partnerships, and bold ideas emerging from an industry that touches the majority of U.S. consumers and fuels a multi-trillion-dollar economy. Whether you’re a fast-scaling brand, an innovative solution provider, or a leader looking to deepen customer loyalty and lifetime value, this podcast is your front-row seat to the conne
Doug Sandler hosts Sub-Summit, a business show with 15 episodes published.
Bolong Li explains how AI slashes time-to-market for international launches while arguing that human judgment and local relevance remain the decisive advantages for building trust in new markets. Learn the three-phase pl
Building a product people love isn't always enough, especially if they never need to buy it again. Eric shares why he shifted from durable grooming tools to replenishable oral care, and how embracing constant experimenta
Startup CPG founder Daniel Scharff sits down with former Brightland CEO Todd Hoffman to unpack how a simple pantry staple became a premium DTC phenomenon. They break down emotional branding, gifting flywheels, subscripti
With payment failures, most businesses see lost revenue—Payway sees a hidden opportunity. In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn declines into recovered revenue, stronger subscriber retention, and a smarter payment st
A live virtual travel company went from a single Zoom walk for one lonely mom to nearly 3 million participants worldwide—powered by just three full-time humans and a stack of AI tools. In this episode, you’ll hear how a
A live virtual travel company went from a single Zoom walk for one lonely mom to nearly 3 million participants worldwide—powered by just three full-time humans and a stack of AI tools. In this episode, you’ll hear how a
Most “fraud” on your statement isn’t a hacker; it’s your own customers hitting the dispute button. In this episode, you’ll learn how a veteran merchant‑turned‑founder built a company to stop chargebacks at the source and
Most “fraud” on your statement isn’t a hacker; it’s your own customers hitting the dispute button. In this episode, you’ll learn how a veteran merchant‑turned‑founder built a company to stop chargebacks at the source and
Two very different brands—survival gear and premium meat—used the same playbook to build massive subscription businesses: obsessive focus on quality, ruthless clarity on their ideal customer, and relentless work on reten
A 56-year-old wellness brand is rewriting its direct-to-consumer playbook, turning subscriptions from a buried feature into the core of its customer experience. Discover how Swanson is using personalization, internal cul
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing technology—it’s redefining how work gets done. In this episode, you’ll hear from Fabletics’ AI Program Director, Logan Karam, as she previews her upcoming SubSummit session and
In a world where AI is transforming every part of commerce, this episode dives into how customer experience teams can use it to reduce churn, extend lifetime value, and build loyalty that actually lasts. Learn how a lead
Rising cost per thousand (CPMs), fickle algorithms, and endless creative demands are rewriting the rules of performance marketing. In this episode, you’ll hear how a leading subscription marketer is using specificity, tr
Most brands either drown in low-quality content or agonize over a few ‘perfect’ ads. In this episode, Adam Pivko shares how to get 1% better every day and build a modern creative engine that truly scales. In this episode
What happens when a pure DTC subscription brand jumps onto retail shelves without “losing the box”? ButcherBox CCO Reba Hatcher breaks down the real risks, rewards, and data behind going from subscription to shelf. In th
In this episode, Doug and Phoenix Ha discuss: Subscription retention and LTVCommunity-driven social commerceAuthentic, high-performing creativeFuture of live sellingBuilding high-volume, high-value creative engines Key T
In this episode, Doug and Mike Woodall discuss: Brands excelling at subscriptionsWhisker’s data-driven subscription and engagement strategySubscription conversion experiments and UX changesDiscount and offer testing for
In this episode, Doug and Jennifer Cline discuss: What SubSummit is and who it servesHow SubSummit differentiates itself from other conferencesThe “Crossroads of Commerce” theme and changing omni‑channel expectationsKey
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