Bonus Episode 57: Driving Retail Success With Powerful Networking with Leo Martinez

Leo Martinez, Program Director for eTail Palm Springs, London, and Toronto, curates one of eCommerce’s most influential events. He drives high-impact content, recruits top industry leaders, and ensures eTail delivers actionable insights for today’s fast-changing retail landscape.

For 26+ years, eTail has been more than a conference, it’s a community where executives from DTC startups to Fortune 500 brands connect, share strategies, and drive real growth. Under Leo’s leadership, eTail continues to evolve, covering AI-driven personalization, omnichannel innovation, and next-gen customer experiences.

Leo’s expertise in networking, trend-spotting, and facilitating valuable discussions keeps eTail a must-attend event for retail leaders looking to stay ahead.

In This Conversation We Discuss:

• [00:41] Intro
• [02:00] Identifying trends to guide industry conversations
• [03:19] Featuring insights from e-commerce and marketing leaders
• [04:15] Highlighting professional development and industry trends
• [06:17] Connecting digital marketing pros with industry insights
• [08:08] Identifying sessions and networking goals
• [00:39] Scheduling downtime to avoid burnout at events
• [11:06] Evolving with the industry through challenges and change

Resources:

• Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube
• Changing the Face of Retail Since 1999 etailwest.wbresearch.com/
• Follow Leo Martinez linkedin.com/in/leucepe-alexander-m-1a712a14/

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