About Me
Short Bio
Chris has been helping people leverage the web to build online solutions (membership sites, LMS, and online stores) for more than 20 years. A trusted name in eCommerce, he’s the VP of Product at Nexcess where his team created the first Managed WooCommerce hosting product.
Longer Bio
Chris Lema knows which words to use to get people to act — telling a story from stage, on a landing page, or in a blog post. It’s a skill he’s refined over the last thirty years, and one he’s been sharing with others for the last ten years.
Unlike gifted experts who can’t explain what they’re doing, Chris has helped countless entrepreneurs as a coach. He's co-founded and sold several startups, built several SaaS products, and written regularly on his own blog, with more than 7 million visitors over the last 9 years.
As the VP of Products at Nexcess, he manages the folks that created the first dedicated hosting solution for WooCommerce. You can also find him at conferences, one of the most requested speakers, sharing his insights and strategies with anyone willing to listen to his stories.
Hear What People Have Said
“Chris Lema is an entertaining, engaging, and thought provoking presenter. His sessions are always completely captivating. He uses storytelling to teach by example, which helped me retain and now use more of the strategies he taught.” – Amy Hall
“Chris Lema is consistently one of our highest rated speakers….He is a master at telling stories that position the attendee as the hero, demonstrating what's possible in a relatable way, and delivering valuable tips and insights.”
– Brian Bourn
In the News
I'm often quoted in press releases, podcasts, and on product pages. Here's a few recent ones:
- Liquid Web hires WordPress authority, Chris Lema
- Nexcess partners with Branch for developer workflow
- Nexcess announces AutoScale before holiday sales rush
- WooCommerce & Recapture help customers with abandoned carts
- Authority Magazine interviews Chris Lema
- 13 WooCommerce blogs to follow
- 50 Noteworthy WordPress blogs to follow