Davies Roberts is co-CEO and co-founder of Flare Audio, the sound technology company who retail headphones, earplugs, and ear tools. Founded in 2010 they now sell globally via their Shopify store, Amazon, and a few retail partners, and are achieving around £5million in sales a year.

Back on the show for the third time, Davies shares the biggest challenges and breakthroughs Flare Audio has faced — from Meta ad chaos to game-changing sound innovation. A fast-paced episode packed with sharp lessons on resilience, product focus, and scaling a standout eCommerce brand.

Hit PLAY to hear:

· 🚨 How Flare Audio’s Meta ads collapsed overnight — and the surprising fix that halved their CPA.

· 🧩 Why your website wording might be sabotaging your ad performance without you knowing it.

· 🎧 The science behind how your ears distort sound… and how Flare turned that into a breakthrough product.

· 🌍 What tariff and customs changes REALLY mean for eCommerce brands selling globally in 2025.

· 💡 Why niche audiences can spark growth — but can never be your whole strategy.

· 🔧 How an inventor-founder balances deep R&D with fast-moving eCommerce realities.

Key timestamps to dive straight in:

[04:00] Business Challenges and Economic Strain

[07:49] Meta Ads Surge & Strategy Shift

[09:56] "Flare's Sound Revolution"

[14:02] "Invisible Sound Solution Marketing"

[17:16] "Innovative Sound Solutions Expanding"

[22:39] "Unlocking Music's True Clarity"

[23:48] "Holographic Audio Revolution"

[29:19] Listen to Davies’ Top Tips!

Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/573