
Shopify Masters How I Made $1 Million In 1Hour After Our Worst Year In Business
Nov 18, 2025
Lindsey Carter, the founder of Set Active and a rising star in the athletic-wear industry, shares her remarkable journey from facing a down year to making $1 million in just an hour. She reveals her game-changing strategies for building a strong community of super fans and discusses how she utilizes AI tools to streamline operations. Lindsey candidly opens up about hiring challenges and emphasizes the importance of transparency and vulnerability in forging customer loyalty. Get a glimpse of her upcoming collaborations and the power of momentum in business!
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Building In Public Multiplies Momentum
- Building in public and leveraging influencer networks accelerated early traction for Set Active.
- COVID and TikTok amplified that momentum and broadened reach fast.
Hiring Is The Long-Term Leadership Challenge
- Seven years in, the biggest leadership challenge is hiring the right people for the right motivations.
- Founder-led brands must hire deliberately and avoid hiring from desperation or friendship.
Postpartum Crisis Led To Company Turnaround
- Lindsey described hitting rock bottom postpartum in 2023 after not taking maternity leave and losing her leadership footing.
- Interventions from her COO and advisors forced her to confront personal and company decline.
