Scaling smarter, not harder: The dynamic partnership between Empower Brands & fulfilmentcrowd

When visionary marketing meets expert logistics, extraordinary growth follows. Empower Brands, an eCommerce powerhouse, and ourselves, a leader in innovative logistics solutions (humble brag), have forged a partnership built on trust, scalability, and a shared commitment to success i.e. we know what we want to achieve for our clients and we’re not afraid to do it. Our partnership has been nothing short of brilliant. Think seamless operations, big wins, and results we’re not shy about shouting from the rooftops.

Who is Empower Brands?

We think the real question is who isn’t Empower brands?! They don’t just help businesses grow - they specialise in scaling brands to their full potential, no cap. With a sharp focus on data-driven marketing, high-performance advertising, and strategic brand-building, they help businesses accelerate growth, dominate new markets, and deliver standout customer experiences. Based in Austria, Berlin, Belgrade & Banja Luka  but with global ambitions, Empower doesn’t just grow brands - they supercharge them. We currently support four brands in our partnership, including Essenz and WellBe.

The partnership

Empower Brands, led by the visionary, charismatic, and direct Daniel Djukic (we’re sure he won’t mind us saying that), wasn’t looking for just a logistics provider - they wanted a true partner. Of course, we were more than happy to step up to the challenge, providing not only impeccable logistics, but also a collaborative spirit that transformed into a true partnership. A partnership so good, it’s practically case-study gold.

As Daniel noted, “I’d rather have 5% of €2 billion than 100% of €1 million.” And let’s face it, the math is mathing. This reflects our joint aim for steady, sustainable growth, rather than immediate, limited wins. 

This mindset is not about settling for less - it’s about building something bigger through steady, scalable growth and shared success. It reflects a belief in partnerships that amplify ambitions and create the foundation for long-term gains. Together, we’ve embraced this ethos, achieving remarkable results - always keeping our sights on the bigger picture.

Shared vision and values:

It’s not just about having the same goals - it’s about having the same values. When your partner’s ethos aligns with your own, that’s when the magic happens. For Empower Brands and fulfilmentcrowd, it’s been a case of perfect alignment:

• Growth: Empower’s clients need to scale fast, and fulfilmentcrowd’s model makes it happen easily. No bottlenecks, no delays - just seamless scalability.
• Always-on communication: A 24/7 hotline between Daniel and fulfilmentcrowd’s Patrick Vonk ensures quick resolutions and continuous alignment. Both teams are laser-focused on rolling up their sleeves and getting things done (no fuss, no fluff). Efficiency isn’t just a buzzword for us - it’s the baseline.
• Shared vision: Both teams are committed to scaling brands effectively and sustainably.
• Always learning: Every day’s a school day, and we love it. Whether it’s finding new efficiencies, learning from each other, or adapting to market challenges, continuous improvement is baked into the partnership.
• Mutual trust: Solutions-driven collaboration has led to consistent results and further referrals. Empower and fulfilmentcrowd don’t just work together, we champion each other. All together now: awwww.

Building success

For Empower Brands, logistics is more than just moving products for their clients - it’s about delivering experiences. While Empower focuses on crafting top-notch marketing strategies and scaling incredible brands, we make sure their clients have the operational backbone to match. We brought our A-game to meet this expectation with:

• Scalable, global infrastructure: We adapted quickly to support the rapid growth of Empower’s clients, managing increasing order volumes without disruption. No hiccups here, regardless of location.
• Integrated systems: Real-time data and precise inventory management enabled smooth operations across multiple markets, giving Empower’s clients the confidence to expand.
• Customer-centric fulfilment: By delivering fast shipping and efficient return processes, fulfilmentcrowd helped Empower’s clients build trust and loyalty with their customers.
  
  

Patrick reflected on the importance of this approach, saying, “The true value of a partnership is being realistic with each other. If something’s not working, we fix it together - even if that means a call at 11pm!” And let’s be honest, it probably was 11pm, because Patrick essentially runs off coffee, It’s a running joke between us, but hey, when you’re as committed to solving problems as he is, caffeine and sheer determination get the job done.

The results: Incredible growth in less than 12 months

The partnership didn’t just work - it thrived (and continues to!). Together, we helped Empower’s clients smash their goals and then some. Here’s a taste of what we achieved:

TryWellbe.de

A health company, starting with a single-product (collagen), targeting health-conscious individuals.

• Monthly revenue progression: Starts at €4,251 in January and increases steadily to €710,000 in November.
• ROAS: Improved from 0.91 in January to over 2.12 by November, showcasing efficient ad spend.
• Order growth: Grew from 49 orders in January to 7,977 in November.

Essenzshop.at

A multi-product store offering five premium products.

• Monthly revenue: Began at €48,516 in January, rising to €856,247 by November.
• Ad spend efficiency: ROAS ranged from 1.71 to 2.46, demonstrating effective marketing campaigns.
• Order volume: Increased from 724 orders in January to 10,404 in November.

Key milestones

• Combined monthly revenue hit €1M in under 12 months - reached over €2.5million overall
• Combined orders dispatched hit 140,236 in under 12 months
• Strong ROAS demonstrated efficient ad spending and impactful campaigns
• fulfilmentcrowd’s innovative solutions ensured real-time data accuracy across high volumes, supporting operational excellence.

Why it works

So, what makes this partnership tick? It all comes down to:

• Trust: When you know you’ve got each other’s backs, big things happen
• Adaptability: Scaling quickly? No problem. Complex inventories? Bring it on
• Shared goals: When everyone’s working towards the same vision, the results speak for themselves (and boy, do they look GOOD).
  
  

The future

Empower Brands isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and neither are we. With their eye on conquering new markets (hello, USA), we’re ready to make the next chapter of this partnership even bigger and better. 

This isn’t just a partnership - it’s a playbook for how eCommerce and logistics should work together. From seamless operations to scaling success, Empower Brands and fulfilmentcrowd have shown what’s possible when you combine ambition with execution.