Nautical Commerce

The future of commerce is connected. That’s why we’re here. To help you stay ahead of the curve by embracing a connected commerce system, without sacrificing what makes your business unique. With Nautical’s headless infrastructure, you’ll have access to the marketplace and dropshipping capabilities you need — sailing smoothly with a multi-vendor experience loved by buyers, sellers, and operators. 🌊

New Year, New Opportunities! Nautical is growing, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our Engineering and Product teams! Check out some of the open roles: 🔵 Engineering Manager: https://lnkd.in/gRTrsueT 🔵 Full Stack Engineer: https://lnkd.in/gNin6JuM 🔵 Software Development Engineer in Test: https://lnkd.in/gMTm9GAg 🔵 Product Manager: https://lnkd.in/gnyk2YRH 🔵 Senior Product Designer: https://lnkd.in/gepi527H 🔵 Technical Support Engineer: https://lnkd.in/gK8y7URC Come join our team of wavemakers and help shape the future of marketplace technology!

As the holidays approach and we take time to unwind, podcasts can be a great way to get inspired and learn something new. That's why we put together a list of the top ecommerce podcasts for marketplace operators. From scaling your business to tackling operational challenges, these podcasts feature industry leaders who share their journeys, strategies, and lessons learned. On the list, you’ll find podcasts like: 🔵 How I Built This with Guy Raz 🔵 The Jason and Scot show, hosted by Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo 🔵 The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, hosted by Kurt Elster 🔵 Future Commerce, hosted by Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange 🔵 My Wife Quit Her Job, hosted by Steve Chou 🔵 eCommerceFuel, hosted by Andrew Youderian 🔵 Ecommerce Conversations, hosted by Eric Bandholz 🔵 BRAVE COMMERCE Podcast, hosted by Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter 🔵 Lenny’s podcast, hosted by Lenny Rachitsky 🔵 Ecommerce Edge, hosted by Jason Greenwood 🔵 Operation Marketplace, hosted by Niklas H. Did we miss any of your favorites? Drop your recommendations in the comments below! https://lnkd.in/gSvJKtJu

Nautical’s 2024 Wrapped! 🌊 As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the incredible milestones our team has achieved. 🔵 Game-changing new product features, including the no-code storefront builder and hosted checkout for a seamless buying experience. 🔵 Enhanced capabilities like improved Shopify product ingestion and greater flexibility for discounts. 🔵 Amazing new team members whose talent and dedication continue to drive us forward on our mission to build a marketplace platform loved by buyers and sellers alike. 🔵 Valuable resources for founders to support them as they launch and scale their businesses. We’re excited about what 2025 will bring! 🚀

B2B, B2C, D2C, P2P... The world of marketplaces is full of acronyms. In our most recent glossary of terms entry, we tackle B2C — otherwise known as business-to-consumer — marketplaces. We dive into what they are, examples of successful ones, their advantages, challenges, and everything you need to know to decide if launching one is right for you. Have you checked out our full glossary of terms yet? 🔗 in comments!

Who handles customer service on a marketplace? Is it the marketplace operator or the marketplace sellers? In his Marketplace Bootcamp lesson, Blake Hirt advises that the marketplace operator should own customer support in the early stages. Here’s why: 🔵 You’re more motivated to deliver an exceptional experience 🔵 You gain invaluable insights into the challenges your customers face Check out Blake’s full lesson by enrolling in marketplace bootcamp (🔗 in comments)

How do you create a marketplace? It’s a question we always hear—and one we love to talk about. That’s why we put together an essential guide that brings together everything you need to know in one place. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your strategy, this guide covers the key elements of creating a marketplace. Here’s what you’ll learn: 🛠️ The essential features every marketplace needs ✍️ A step-by-step guide to developing your marketplace business 🚀 Solutions to overcome the biggest challenges founders face Shout out to Arjun Mahadevan, CEO of doola, for his contributions to the guide about choosing the right business structure when starting a marketplace. Check out the full guide in the comments.

What’s your favorite marketplace software? Choosing the right technology stack to build your marketplace makes all the difference. Because of the complexity of marketplace operations, you likely need more than one tool to create a thriving marketplace, including a marketplace platform, payment solutions, marketing tools, and more. We’ve put together a curated list of software to help you create a thriving marketplace, including: Stripe for payments Yotpo for social proof Avalara for taxes Help Scout for customer support Nautical Commerce for your platform (naturally!) Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/gxAGzucQ

✨ Happy holidays! ✨ Last night the Nautical team came together to celebrate the holiday season and an incredible year. The dinner was filled with great food and even better company. Moments like these remind us how fortunate we are to work with such talented, passionate, and kind individuals.

Funding your marketplace: Equity vs. Debt 💵 In Niklas H.’s Marketplace Bootcamp lesson on financing your marketplace, he breaks down the key differences between debt and equity and when it makes sense to use each. For most early-stage marketplace founders, debt isn’t a viable option. Why? Debt lenders only care about one thing: whether you can pay them back—with interest. They don’t share in the upside of your business, so if your marketplace looks risky, they'll charge higher interest rates. This makes it challenging for early-stage founders to secure debt without taking on significant personal risk—like mortgaging their house. Understanding these funding dynamics can help you navigate your marketplace journey with confidence. What funding strategies have you explored for your marketplace?