EP 66: 12 Unusual segments that drive serious eCommerce revenue
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most brands only segment by openers and VIPs… then wonder why email performance stalls.
In this episode of Send It, Chase Dimond and Jimmy Kim dive into 12 powerful email and SMS segments that go beyond the basics and actually boost conversions, protect margins, and reduce fatigue. These aren’t theory; they’re tried and true segments top DTC brands use to send smarter.
You’ll learn how to segment based on intent, behavior, timing, and risk; so every message feels more personal, more relevant, and more profitable. Whether you’re scaling a list or trying to squeeze more ROI from your existing subscribers, this framework will help you unlock smarter strategy and cleaner results.
EP 66: 12 Unusual segments that drive serious eCommerce revenue
Here's what we're diving into:
• How to identify discount rejectors, promo-only buyers, and risky first-time customers
• What to actually send each segment (not just how to build them)
• The 3 things every good segment should change in your marketing
• How to avoid over-discounting and protect your brand's positioning
Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Inboox and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast!
Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://www.omnisend.com/sendit/
eCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://www.ecomemailcertified.com/
Explore Inboox.ai, the AI-powered database of 1M+ real ecommerce emails with full HTML, performance data, and trend insights from the fastest-growing Shopify brands. https://inboox.ai/
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00:00 Welcome to The Show
04:29 Why Microsegmentation Matters for Your Business
09:33 12 Unusual Segments for Revenue Growth
09:46 Discount Rejectors
11:25 Product Loyalists
13:05 Risky First-Time Buyers
15:09 High AOV, Low Frequency Buyers
16:55 Engagement Only Buyers
19:02 Seasonal Only Buyers
21:58 Promo Only Buyers
23:43 Reactivating Recently Lapsed High-Value Buyers
25:26 Engaging Multi-Category Explorers
26:56 Converting Subscription-Adjacent Buyers
29:28 Recognizing and Rewarding Brand Advocates
33:39 Understanding and Targeting Silent VIPs
35:37 Tips for Implementing Segmentation Strategies
40:27 Recap and Final Thoughts
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Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/
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Contact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!
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Most brands only segment by openers and VIPs… then wonder why email performance stalls. In this episode of Send It, Chase Dimond and Jimmy Kim dive into 12 powerful email and SMS segments that go beyond the basics and actually boost conversions, protect margins, and reduce fatigue. These aren’t theory; they’re tried and true segments top DTC brands use to send smarter. You’ll learn how to segment based on intent, behavior, timing, and risk; so every message feels more personal, more relevant, and more profitable. Whether you’re scaling a list or trying to squeeze more ROI from your existing subscribers, this framework will help you unlock smarter strategy and cleaner results. EP 66: 12 Unusual segments that drive serious eCommerce revenue Here's what we're diving into: • How to identify discount rejectors, promo-only buyers, and risky first-time customers • What to actually send each segment (not just how to build them) • The 3 things every good segment should change in your marketing • How to avoid over-discounting and protect your brand's positioning Thank you our friends at Omnisend, Inboox and eCom Email Certified for sponsoring the podcast! Omnisend is an all in one eCommerce email and SMS marketing automation platform that enables marketers to engage customers and drive sales through personalized experiences. https://www.omnisend.com/sendit/ eCom Email Certified is a hands-on, results-driven program with a step-by-step guide to mastering retention marketing and driving serious results. Access over 25 hours of learnings and become a certified email & SMS marketer. Use code: SENDIT! for $300 OFF https://www.ecomemailcertified.com/ Explore Inboox.ai, the AI-powered database of 1M+ real ecommerce emails with full HTML, performance data, and trend insights from the fastest-growing Shopify brands. https://inboox.ai/ ______ 00:00 Welcome to The Show 04:29 Why Microsegmentation Matters for Your Business 09:33 12 Unusual Segments for Revenue Growth 09:46 Discount Rejectors 11:25 Product Loyalists 13:05 Risky First-Time Buyers 15:09 High AOV, Low Frequency Buyers 16:55 Engagement Only Buyers 19:02 Seasonal Only Buyers 21:58 Promo Only Buyers 23:43 Reactivating Recently Lapsed High-Value Buyers 25:26 Engaging Multi-Category Explorers 26:56 Converting Subscription-Adjacent Buyers 29:28 Recognizing and Rewarding Brand Advocates 33:39 Understanding and Targeting Silent VIPs 35:37 Tips for Implementing Segmentation Strategies 40:27 Recap and Final Thoughts ______ Enjoying the pod? Subscribe to The eCom Email Marketer Newsletter for your weekly dose of retention strategy, actionable insights, & exclusive industry news! http://ecomemailmarketer.com/ ______ Follow Jimmy & Chase on social! Follow Jimmy Kim at: https://x.com/yojimmykim https://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykim/ https://www.instagram.com/yojimmykim/ https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykim Follow Chase Dimond at: https://x.com/ecomchasedimond https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasedimond/ https://www.instagram.com/chasehunterdimond/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chasehunterdimond Contact us at hellosenditpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!