The highest converting cart for online businesses
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In this episode of the Tekpon SaaS Podcast, hosted by Cristian Dina, guest Ismael Wrixen, CEO of ThriveCart, discusses the features and advantages of ThriveCart as a leading no-code sales funnel platform. ThriveCart is designed to simplify online sales for creators, coaches, and businesses by offering a comprehensive solution with over 40 integrations. It includes features such as powerful affiliate management, checkout templates, a learning management system, and more, positioning itself as a one-stop platform for scaling digital and physical product sales.
What does ThriveCart do?
ThriveCart addresses the significant problem of managing online business operations in one place with simplicity and efficiency. The platform caters not only to new entrepreneurs but also to those transitioning offline success to online platforms, like coaches and accountants. With about 60,000 users and handling nearly $2 billion in payments annually, ThriveCart is built to scale with its users’ growth trajectory, supporting businesses from early-stage to multi-million-dollar operations.
Ismael highlights ThriveCart’s high-converting funnel pages, which allow users to set up and begin selling quickly without the need for coding. The platform’s affiliate center plays a crucial role in automating affiliate management and payouts, reducing administrative burdens for users and fostering business growth through extensive affiliate networks. Additionally, the LMS supports over 4 million students and 12 million courses, becoming a vital aspect as businesses seek to increase customer lifetime value.
Despite an increasingly competitive landscape influenced by AI and new technologies, ThriveCart maintains an edge through the efficiency of its sales conversion tools and payment systems. Ismael emphasizes the importance of high conversion rates supported by features like one-click upsells, which are powerful yet complex to execute effectively. He assures that ThriveCart continues to emphasize backend effectiveness while expanding its product offerings, including future integrations like native webinars and AI design tools.
The story of ThriveCart
ThriveCart’s trajectory was significantly accelerated following its acquisition in 2022 by a private equity firm that provided capital for expansion. Our guest outlines the company’s ambitious roadmap, citing developments in their LMS, affiliate platform, and entering new markets with enhanced payment systems. Despite rapid growth—from a team of four to over 115 staff, with plans to add more, ThriveCart remains focused on product-led development.
Marketing strategies for ThriveCart rely heavily on word-of-mouth referrals and its robust affiliate network, rather than extensive paid advertising. Ismael notes that traditional marketing strategies, such as affiliate marketing, are resurging in prominence due to their authenticity.
The speaker shares insights into his career and ThriveCart’s history. ThriveCart was founded in 2016 by four passionate individuals, and under new management, it transitioned from a bootstrapped operation to a scalable enterprise. Ismael, previously a co-founder of FE International and with a background in investment banking, brings valuable expertise in running and scaling tech businesses.
In conclusion, Ismael emphasizes that success is a journey of consistent effort and focus. ThriveCart is committed to innovation and scaling while maintaining simplicity and efficiency for its users at every stage of their business journey.
