The FODcast
The FODcast
Tim Roedel and James Hodges
Your Cart Is Fine; Your Duties Are Not: Why US Shoppers Panic At Checkout with Jamie Vaughan
51 minutes Posted Jan 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Season Kickoff & Guest Intro
Jamie’s Path: Growth To Agency Leadership
The “Donald Effect” On International Growth
Volatility, Conversion Friction & CRO Focus
AI Agents, AEO, And Practical Adoption
Frameworks That De-Romanticise AI Investments
Platform Strategy & Composability Choices
Shopify’s Pull And Migration Trends
Privacy, First-Party Data & Long Nurtures
Marketplaces, Retail Media & Margin Risks
CX That Delights And Drives Results
Maersk Containers: From Cost To Revenue
Government Tech: Ambulence And A&E Apps
Teams Of The Future & Senior Consultants
UK vs Nordics vs Canada Dynamics
2027 Predictions: AI Search And Support
Lightning Round: UX Sins To Shopify Myths
Closing, Links & Where To Find Jamie
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Confused about what’s actually working in digital commerce right now? You’re not alone. Between US conversion chaos, rising costs, and AI hype, it’s hard to tell what moves the needle and what’s just noise. On this week’s episode of The FODcast, host Tim Roedel sits down with Jamie Vaughan, ex MD at Signifly, to cut through the chatter and get practical about what to fix first. Here’s what we cover: The “Donald effect” impacting US growth - and how to rebuild confidence th...