Shopify Masters | The Ecommerce Business And Marketing Podcast For Ambitious Entrepreneurs

On this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Uri of Milky Mama Canada on his journey of bringing the Milky Mama brand to Canada.  Tune in to learn How to structure a licensing deal with a bigger brand Why and how to localize a product when you are selling in a different country How they used Facebook ads to build a huge list of leads before launching their business 

You'll learn from Chase on how they partner with trusted voices in specific communities to project a message that resonates with their consumers. For more on PowerDot®and show note:www.shopify.com/powerdot-partnership   Tune in to learn How to educate a customer that might be skeptical about your product Why this entrepreneur thinks about his online store as a physical retail store and it guides his decision making What are trusted voices and how they can be powerful in your marketing 

Life and business partners Colby and McKenzie Bauer are bringing functional and expressively minimalist accessories to market with Thread Wallets. Injecting creative designs into the sleepy category, the Bauers built the business out of their home and grew it into an 8 figure business.For more on Thread Wallets and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/thread-wallets-nicheTune in to learnThe power of a “shallow rock bottom” and how it can help to quickly rebound from failureThe importance of in-person validation and pricingHow to identify a product or category that is more primed for the word of mouth marketing Have you ever head of Exchange Marketplace? It’s Shopify’s marketplace to buy and sell businesses. In addition to browsing businesses that are up for sale, you can now gift a business to an aspiring entrepreneur in your life for as little as $50. Visit https://exchangemarketplace.com/categories/gift-a-business  for more information. 

In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur how they extended the demand for bicycles and where to get the best feedback for your product. Brooklyn Bicycle Company manufactures bicycles & bicycle accessories to help people move around cities.For more on Brookly Bicycle Co. and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/brooklyn-bicycle-product-development Tune in to learnHow they sold as year’s worth of bikes in one quarter alone and the logistics involvedThe 3 ways to compete in a marketplaceHow they use showrooms to learn why people did and didn’t buy

From bypassing discounts to incorporating social impact, for more on how these three previous guests  are planning for BFCM and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shopify-masters-bfcm-roundup

In this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Rod Johnson of BLK&Bold on the importance of representation, creating change within communities, and plans for the future.  For more on BLK&Bold and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/blk-bold-social-impact  Tune in to learn Why Rod and Pernell left their corporate careers to start an impactful businessHow BLK&Bold established their retail relationshipsThe importance of scalability when building a business model

This week we are chatting with Dan Blacklock of BoxThrone about crowdfunding, SEO, and customer experience.For more on BoxThrone and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/boxthrone-crowdfundingTune in to learn What factors led to the success of their $900,000 Kickstarter campaignWhat are the critical steps to take after your crowdfunding campaign endsWhy your SEO efforts should be focused on ranking high for Google Image Search results

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who used the power of TikTok that led to selling out their entire inventory for 6 months. For more on Peace Out Skincare and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/peace-out-skingcare-tiktok  Tune in to learn When should you invent a new product or simply improve on an existing product How they use TikTok to acquire new customers The unique benefits of SMS marketing 

In this episode, you'll learn from an entrepreneur who built her business from a personal need by creating stylish blue light glasses that merge fashion with function. Klassy Network since expanded to clothing and accessories. For more on Klassy Network and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/klassy-network-social-marketing   Tune in to learn What is their 321 strategy that grew their Instagram to their first 1000 followers The criteria they look at to evaluate business opportunities and ideas Should you or should you not outsource your Facebook ads to an agency 

We chat with Stefan Gehrig of King Kong Apparel on product development, prelaunch strategies, and how to generate repeat sales. King Kong Apparel is the makers of high-quality bags and backpacks for serious athletes. For more on King Kong Apparel and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/king-kong-apparel-prelaunch  Tune in to learn How to use the scientific method to come up with a business idea How to drive traffic to a pre-order page How to build up excitement for new product releases 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who used consultations to quickly evolve and adapt his business over time.  The Nue Co. helps people redefine their relationship with good health and how supplements play a part in that. For more on The Nue Co. and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/the-nue-co-data  Tune in to learn How to use consultation surveys to learn exactly how to market to your customers The most challenging part of having a 12-month product development process Why they chose to advertise using billboards 

For more on Revival Jewelry and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/revivial-jewlery-crowdsource   Tune in to learn How to manage a business that requires customization for every product How they crowdsource the design of their jewelry How they market their business when 50% of their customers are buying products as gifts 

We chat with Marissa Groots from STIL on how to scale a side hustle, working with large retailers, and how to stay creative with marketing strategies.  STIL a company that aims to design organizational products that inspire women to feel, work, and find their best selves. For more on STIL and show notes: www.shopify.com/blog/stil-marketing  Tune in to learnHow she was able to sell out her first production run using her life savings  Why the moved from focusing on big influencers to featuring their customers into brand ambassadors How she turned a seasonal business into predictive and stable revenue throughout the year  

In this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Dean Legg of PureChimp about social media ads and how to achieve high conversion rates in a saturated market.  PureChimp sells Feel good Japanese matcha green tea and  100% natural skincare. For more on PureChimp and show notes: https://shopify.com/blog/purechimp-social-ads Tune in to learnHow to increase your conversion rateWhat to do when you see a lot of competition entering your marketThe pros and cons of the different paid advertising platforms

In this episode, you'll learn from entrepreneurs how they built and scale an online business by only using Instagram.Healthish sells health-based products that help you live a 'healthish' lifestyle. For more on Healthish and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/healthish-influencer-marketing  Tune in to learn What is a golden trifecta rule for choosing products How to identify Influencers to do Instagram influencer marketing What is an ideal Influencer marketing deal 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur on how they built a 7 figure T-shirt business and how they differentiated in a saturated market. Tumbleweed TexStyles is a Texas-inspired lifestyle apparel brand that was started by two high school teachers with a passion for fashion, music, outdoors, food and culture. For more on Tumbleweed TexStyles  and show notes: http://shopify.com/blog/tumbleweed-texstyles-side-hustle  Tune in to learn What should T-shirt entrepreneurs not to waste their time and money on How to test and design before moving into production What is the best time to email your customers 

Thom and James Elliot are the brothers and owners behind Pizza Pilgrims, a chain pizzerias in London and Oxford, United Kingdom. From road tripping and learning throughout Italy for a summer to hustling at street markets to operating 13 locations, The Elliot brothers had to pivot quickly when the impacts of COVID-19 closed their restaurants’ doors.For more on Pizza Pilgrims and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/blog/pizza-pilgrims-pivotIn this episode you will hear: How Pizza Pilgrims transited from a street vendor into a chain of restaurants How to establish employee retention programs within the hospitality industry The process of creating mailable pizzas and moving a restaurant online 

In this episode, you'll hear from: Chris Meade from CROSSNET on how they experienced a 500% increase in salesJess Ekstrom from Headbands of Hope on their masks donation programGamal Codner from Fresh Heritage on tripling  their marketing budgetFor more on our guests and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shopify-masters-catch-up-2  

Going against industry conventions, Justine Leconte created her namesake label by focusing on ethical production, selling direct to consumers, and building a Youtube channel. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Justine Leconte  shares her launch roadmap, thoughts on the fashion industry, and journey on Youtube. Justine is a French fashion designer creating ethical clothing for all body types. For more on Justine Leconte and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/justine-leconte-youtube  Tune in to learn Why fast fashion is a bad business model How to grow your YouTube channel to your first 1,000 subscribers How to create a giveaway that generates a lot of attention 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who launched his passion project and eventually became a 7 figure business. State Bicycle creates direct to consumer bikes that are simple, stylish, and affordable. For more on State Bicycle and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/state-bicycle-partnerships Tune in to learn Why you need to invest in quality control if you want to build multi-decade brand Why there’s good revenue and bad revenue and how to tell the difference How to get big brands like The Wutang Clan and The Simpsons to collaborate with you