Sponsor eCommerce Fastlane
Hey, I'm Steve—thanks for being here.
If you're evaluating eCommerce Fastlane as a partner, here's what matters: I spent six years at Shopify working directly with brands like Dr. Squatch, Bulletproof Coffee, and Tentree as they scaled. I saw which solutions genuinely moved the needle versus which ones just had big marketing budgets. That inside view—combined with my own 20-year ecommerce journey from eBay PowerSeller to agency strategist to startup founder—taught me exactly what merchants need when they're researching tools and making buying decisions.
I built eCommerce Fastlane to be the trusted bridge: merchants discover solutions that genuinely help them win, and partners reach decision-makers with budget authority who take action. Whether you need a strategic content partnership or a targeted placement, you're getting a decade of audience trust and platform reach that delivers results, not just impressions.
Why Sponsors Choose eCommerce Fastlane
Here's what makes eCommerce Fastlane different: I was in the room when brands like Dr. Squatch, Bulletproof Coffee, and Tentree made critical decisions about their tech stack and growth strategies. I saw which solutions actually moved the needle versus which ones just had big marketing budgets.
Before Shopify, I lived every stage of the ecommerce journey: eBay PowerSeller shipping from my garage, founder who built and exited an online contact lens retailer, and over four years at a web development and digital marketing agency crafting strategy for DTC brands at all stages. That 20-year journey taught me exactly what Shopify operators need—and I built a media company that meets them everywhere they're consuming content.
Our Ecosystem Reaches Merchants Across Multiple Touchpoints
430+ podcast episodes with 2M+ downloads where merchants discover solutions during their commute, at the gym, or while managing their stores
34,000+ weekly newsletter subscribers who open their inbox looking for vetted recommendations and tactical insights
200,000+ monthly website visitors on a DR73 domain researching apps, reading reviews, and comparing solutions before they buy
20,000+ blog posts translated across 21 languages, reaching ecommerce operators from New York to Berlin, São Paulo to Singapore
Flexible sponsorship options across all channels: podcast sponsorships, guest expert appearances, newsletter placements, homepage logo visibility, site-wide banners, retargeting pixels, and custom co-created content like in-depth reviews or case studies.
Most sponsorships give you one touchpoint in one language. We give you the option to show up everywhere your target customer is already engaged—listening, reading, researching, and actively solving problems. You can start with a single channel or build a comprehensive presence across the entire platform.
Here's what sets this audience apart:
73% are store owners or senior ecommerce leaders with budget authority, running stores that do $250K-$5M annually. When I recommend something, people implement it—not because I'm selling them, but because I've built nine years of trust by only featuring solutions I'd use myself and partners who genuinely help merchants win.
These aren't passive listeners collecting information. They're decision-makers actively solving problems this week. When they hear about a solution that fits, they implement it. Our sponsor renewal rate tells the story—partners come back because this audience has buying power and takes action.
Growing at 2,000+ subscribers monthly. Early sponsors lock in current pricing before we hit 50,000+ newsletter subscribers in 2026.
This is built for: Shopify apps launching or scaling, marketing platforms serving DTC brands, and development and marketing agencies targeting ecommerce merchants globally. If your solution genuinely helps merchants win, this is exactly who you need to reach.
ECOMMERCE FASTLANE PODCAST
The only podcast exclusively dedicated to Shopify apps, platforms, and solutions since 2018. With 50,000+ monthly listens across our growing catalog of 430+ episodes, your sponsorship reaches decision-makers actively researching tools to solve today's challenges—and continues delivering value as new merchants discover our archive.
Let's work together
4 Episode Sponsorship
Four consecutive weeks of exclusive podcast presence. Your brand becomes the sole sponsor across four episodes with 60-90 second sponsorship messages delivered by Steve Hutt at the beginning of each episode for maximum engagement. Each episode features your message in show notes with a trackable link, promotion across our newsletter and social channels, and permanent placement in our episode archive for evergreen discovery. Exclusive sponsorship means no competing brands are advertised in your episodes.
8 Episode Sponsorship
Eight consecutive weeks of sustained podcast visibility, building familiarity and trust through repeated exposure. Everything included in the 4 episode sponsorship is doubled across two full months, with consistent presence as merchants research and evaluate solutions. This extended timeline allows your brand to build deeper recognition with listeners who often need multiple touchpoints before taking action. Save $1,000 compared to booking two 4 episode sponsorships separately.
Save 14%
VIP All-Inclusive (Most Requested)
What's included:
- 8 podcast episodes as an exclusive sponsor with sponsorship messages delivered by Steve Hutt and permanent show notes placement
- 8 featured newsletter placements reaching 33,000+ engaged subscribers who open their inbox looking for vetted solutions
- Podcast guest appearance for a 45 minute interview showcasing your expertise and story
- Homepage logo placement on our high-authority homepage (DR73, 200,000+ monthly visitors) for 2 months, driving ongoing visibility and traffic
- Detailed performance tracking and analytics across all placements
This package delivers $14,300+ in à la carte value for $9,000, saving you 37% compared to booking each component separately.
Perfect for: Product launches, rebrands, major feature releases, or brands establishing category leadership in the Shopify ecosystem.
Save 37%
The Audience You're Actually Reaching
2M+ podcast downloads
34,000+
(30% average open rate, 4% CTR)
200,000+
DR73
73%
Running Shopify stores
89%
High sponsor renewal rate
The response we've received has been truly phenomenal.
Listener Demographics


