Shopify Masters
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Ready to build your business, but not sure where to start? Shopify Masters gives you the real stories and strategies behind successful entrepreneurship. Each week, we talk with founders and e-commerce experts who have launched, grown, and scaled real businesses. Learn how to turn your first idea into a product, run ads that actually work, and find suppliers you can trust. Our guests share lessons learned so you can avoid common mistakes and move faster.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 25min
Katherine Heigl's Journey to Entrepreneurship and Conscious Consumerism
Emmy Award-winning actor Katherine Heigl discusses her transition into entrepreneurship with New Lane Road Mercantile. She curates a unique online shopping experience with artisanal goods, empowers social change through Shopify, and emphasizes conscious curation and philanthropy. She shares her journey of embracing imperfection and passion in entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of customer experience over perfection.
Apr 9, 2024 • 32min
This Legacy Brand’s Next 100 Years is Inspired by Its Past
Belstaff's Chief Brand Officer and Director of Technology discuss leading a century-old legacy brand into the future, reviving heritage through storytelling, retail innovation, community engagement, international expansion, sustainability initiatives, and adapting to technological changes for long-term success.
Apr 4, 2024 • 33min
Tools To Make Running Your Business Easier
Entrepreneur Raven Gibson shares her journey from biochemistry to business. Topics include self-advocacy, transitioning passion to business, community empowerment, cash flow management, drop shipping, backend operations, and building a connected community through audience engagement.
Apr 2, 2024 • 20min
Tackling Founder Impostor Syndrome with Brightland's CEO
Aishwarya Iyer, CEO of Brightland, shares her journey from tech to founding a high-quality pantry brand by tackling impostor syndrome. She discusses building confidence, unique design inspirations, sourcing olive oil products, and maintaining strong producer relationships.
Mar 28, 2024 • 36min
How To Start a Business With No Money
Vicky Pasche took a risk to launch her business, Dapper Boi. Here, she shares different funding options to help you get your company up and running.For more into on Dapper Boi and show notes click here.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 27min
The Design Principles That Helped This Brand Grow—And Save Lives
After a personal tragedy, Thousand founder Gloria Hwang designed stylish and convenient helmets to make biking, scootering, and skateboarding safer.For more about Thousand and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/thousand-designing-for-safety
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Mar 21, 2024 • 33min
The Blueprint for a Winning YouTube Strategy
Mimi Ikonn shares her blueprint for success on YouTube, emphasizing authenticity and consistency in content creation. She discusses the evolution of Intelligent Change and the importance of vulnerability and trust in building a successful business. The chapter also explores the significance of work-life balance for entrepreneurs.
Mar 19, 2024 • 27min
Inside This Black-Owned Bookstore’s Massive Organic Growth
Jazzi McGilbert started Reparations Club, a bookstore and community space, in Los Angeles with just $20,000. In just three years, the store has grown into a seven-figure business.To learn more about Reparations Club and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/reparations-club-spaceThe clip of President Barack Obama in this episode is from Crown Publishing Group.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 29min
The Key To Building a Business on Social Media
Discover how Kheris Rogers turned a viral moment into a profitable fashion business, Flexin’ In My Complexion.
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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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