Shopify Masters
Shopify
Do you want to start your own business? Great! But how do you actually do it? Don't worry, we've got you covered on Shopify Masters, an official podcast from Shopify. Each week, hosts Shuang Esther Shan and Adam Levinter sit down with entrepreneurs and e-commerce experts as they share their experiences running successful online stores. Learn how to create social media ads that pay off, how to optimize your website for sales, what it takes to find the right supplier and so much more.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 28min
A Latin American Game's Remarkable Journey to US Target Stores
It was full circle moment for Mike Alfaro to see his brand, Millennial Lotería, at Target and other stores across the US. Here's how he was able to build on the business to create his dream career.To learn more about Millennial Lotería and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/millennial-loteria-career
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Mar 7, 2024 • 34min
How to Monetize Your Hobby
South Van Der Lee uses Instagram to connect with customers and grow sales for her luxury knitwear brand, GOGO Sweaters. Uncover her recipe for creating engaging social content that converts.For more on GOGO Sweaters and show notes click here
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Mar 5, 2024 • 24min
What This Mobile Business Owner Learned in Her First Year
Little Lamb is a mobile coffee and ceramics shop that visits farmers markets, production sets and other events in the L.A. area. Here is what founder Ryan Lagasse has learned about owning a business on wheels.For more about Little Lamb and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/little-lamb-mobile-business
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Feb 29, 2024 • 40min
This Entrepreneur Mindset Will Make You Millions
Explore the journey of Arlen Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, in supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs. From personal struggles to success, investment insights, and strategic funding decisions, learn how mindset, networking, and determination play crucial roles in entrepreneurial success.
Feb 27, 2024 • 28min
A Brewery’s Unexpected Move into Non-Alcoholic Seltzers
Josh McJannett, co-founder of Dominion City Brewing, shares how the brewery stumbled into making non-alcoholic seltzers and why they decided to create a new brand for the product.To learn more about City Seltzer and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/city-seltzer-product-expansion
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Feb 22, 2024 • 32min
Fishwife's Guide To Planning a Successful Business Launch
Learn how Fishwife disrupted the canned food market with premium seafood. Discover tips on launching a successful brand on a budget, building excitement through innovative marketing strategies, empowering team members, navigating supply chain challenges, and pitching on Shark Tank.
Feb 20, 2024 • 24min
Sell to the B2B Clients of Your Dreams
Founder Mischa Couvrette had an unconventional path to becoming an industrial designer. He says putting on his sales cap and pitching his dream B2B clients made all the difference for his Toronto-based furniture and lighting company Hollis + Morris.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 35min
Leave Your 9-to-5 Behind and Transition Into Entrepreneurship
Shanae Jones, founder of Flyest, a hip hop-inspired tea brand, shares insights on transitioning from a 9-5 to entrepreneurship. Topics include embracing lack of business knowledge, balancing a full-time job with building a business, the importance of branding and packaging, and encouraging pursuit of dreams and embracing failure.
Feb 13, 2024 • 36min
How to Use Collabs to Make Timeless Designs
In a studio interview from London, founder Crispin Jones shares how Mr. Jones Watches has found success in provocative, experimental designs through collaborating with new artists and bringing the manufacturing to the U.K.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 31min
What You Need To Create a Viral Marketing Campaign
Kat Kavner, founder of Heyday Canning, talks about creating a viral marketing campaign. They discuss strategic research, developing brand identity, and innovative pop-up store marketing success. The podcast explores the evolution of partnerships in the food industry and creating a personable brand persona through storytelling.
