Discover why backward-looking forecasts keep breaking—and how “live demand” planning changes the game—in this episode of The Lucky Orange Show.We’re joined by Mike Le, co-founder of Conative AI, who helps retail and ecommerce teams move beyond “last year +10%” and build real-time demand signals that actually match how customers behave today.Mike breaks down what goes wrong when teams rely on trend lines and spreadsheets, how data latency and silos create stockouts and overstock, and the simple inputs you can use right now—on-site behavior, promo calendars, channel spend, lead times—to make smarter calls sooner. We also dig into how agentic AI can turn live signals into practical next steps for marketers and operators: smarter POs, tighter merchandising, fewer wasted dollars, and happier customers.Whether you own forecast meetings, manage channel budgets, or just want fewer “we’re out” moments, this episode gives you a clearer path from noisy data to confident decisions.Tune in to get sharper about planning.Check out Conative: https://www.conative.ai/Connect with Mike Le: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelecbi/Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmccarthy3/Try Lucky Orange for Free: https://www.luckyorange.com/Be sure to subscribe to the Lucky Orange YouTube channel and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss any episodes.....#forecasting #demandplanning #ecommerce #martech #revops #inventorymanagement #retail #ai #luckyorange #podcast

Discover how tech debt could be quietly stalling your growth in this episode of The Lucky Orange Show.We’re joined by Syed Hussain, founder of Leadpulse.io, who helps companies modernize their web infrastructure and build headless, scalable systems that unlock performance across every team.Syed explains what tech debt really is, how it impacts far more than just engineering, and why many teams are making infrastructure decisions today that will cost them down the road.We also dive into how headless architecture supports faster omnichannel experiences, and why building your own first-party visitor activity system is critical for marketers trying to connect fragmented customer journeys.Whether you're a growth-focused marketer, RevOps leader, or just tired of broken reporting and bloated tools, this episode delivers clear insight into what’s slowing you down—and what to do about it.Tune in now to get smarter about your stack.Connect with Syed: / syedazharhussain1 Connect with Sean: / seanmccarthy3 Try Lucky Orange for Free: https://www.luckyorange.com/Be sure to subscribe to the Lucky Orange YouTube channel and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any episodes.....#techdebt #headlesscms #luckyorange #martech #revops #websiteoptimization #b2bmarketing #podcast

In this episode of The Lucky Orange Show, I sit down with Lisa Oberst, Founder of Womads and former Director of Retention at Fuel Made, to explore how purpose, performance, and product design come together to build a comfort-first, mission-driven brand.We talk about what inspired Lisa to leave agency life for entrepreneurship, how her data-driven marketing background fuels smart product decisions, and how Womads is empowering women—both customers and Colombian makers—with every step.What you’ll learn in this episode:→ How Lisa turned retention insights into a physical product brand→ Why Womads is solving for freedom, comfort, and movement→ How Lisa uses tools like Prediko and Shopify to stay lean but strategic→ What it looks like to grow slowly, intentionally—and still make an impact→ How customer data and feedback drive product development→ The mission behind Womads’ giving model and sourcing practices→ What it means to scale with both purpose and precisionAbout Womads:Womads makes handcrafted leather shoes and accessories for women who live on the move. Designed for comfort, built with purpose, and handmade in Colombia using sustainable materials.Learn more about Womads: https://www.womads.com/Connect with Lisa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaoberst/Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmccarthy3/Try Lucky Orange: https://www.luckyorange.com/#womads #d2cbrand #womensshoes #ecommercefounder #sustainablefashion #luckyorange