

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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May 2, 2023 • 31min
How to Expand Your Brand Outside a Small Market
If you’re building a company from a small country with a limited market, ecommerce solutions can help. Find out how the clean period products company Riley was able to expand its reach across Europe and the world.To learn more about Riley and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/riley-international-expansion
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Apr 27, 2023 • 28min
What It Takes To Build Your Own Production Facility
Julia and Jordy Kay wanted to help reduce the amount of discarded plastic on the planet so they launched Great Wrap, a materials science company that’s turning potatoes into compostable stretch wrap. Since its inception in 2019, Great Wrap has been featured on Netflix’s Down To Earth with Zak Efron and the pair have raised more than $24 million to aid them in their mission to replace traditional polyurethane wrap. For more on Great Wrap and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/great-wrap-plastic-free-factory-global-recognition?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast
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Apr 25, 2023 • 33min
How To Turn TikTok Videos Into Big Sales
Jacob Winter co-founded Mush Studios, a design-focused rug brand selling unique and outside-the-box home décor. Jacob launched the brand after his tufting transformation videos went viral on TikTok. Now, Mush Studios offers exclusive drops and colorways through retailers like SSENSE and MRKT. For more on Mush Studios & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/mush-studios-tik-tok-partnerships?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcastStart designing your perfect social media plan with our simple guide: https://bit.ly/44AnjWT
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Apr 20, 2023 • 40min
Lessons from a Candle Company Selling New York Nostalgia
Literie Candles doesn’t just sell scents, it sells memories. In this episode, Literie Candles founder Erica Werber explains how she created candles based on New Yorkers’ favorite pastimes and why the packaging has made her scents sell.For more on Literie Candles and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/literie-candles-packaging
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Apr 18, 2023 • 39min
How Snug Used Livestreaming and PR to Drive Sales
Sofas are an infrequent purchase, and the buying experience can be slow and frustrating. Snug founder Rob Bridgman set out to fix that, with modular couches that are delivered within days. He talks about the company’s experimental social media strategies and his advice for other brands.To learn more about Snug and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/snug-content-strategies
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Apr 13, 2023 • 34min
Omsom’s Keys to Successful Brand Storytelling
Vanessa Pham and her sister, Kim, co-founded Omsom, an Asian sauce company, because they had a story to tell about growing up as first-generation Asian Americans. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Vanessa shares her tips for making your brand’s story resonate.For more on Omsom and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/omsom-storytelling
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Apr 11, 2023 • 41min
Take Your Business to the Next Level With Subscriptions
Paul Chambers is a digital marketing and subscription economy researcher with over two decades of experience in the industry. Paul created his own networking event– SubSummit, to bring together founders at every stage of the subscription model journey and help them grow and expand their businesses.For more on Paul Chambers & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/paul-chambers-subscription-business-sub-summit?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast
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Apr 6, 2023 • 33min
Growing a $100 Million Candy Business Through Retail & Celebrity Partnerships
Tara Bosch wanted a better relationship with candy and sweets, so she created low-sugar gummy treats to “kick sugar but keep candy.” She dropped out of university to launch SmartSweets in 2016, and today the company surpasses $100 million in revenue annually. For more on SmartSweets & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/smart-sweets-retail-celebrity-partnerships?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast
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Apr 4, 2023 • 29min
How Parks Project Scaled to Give Back $2 Million to Parks
Parks Project founder Keith Eshelman wanted to leave parks and trails better for the next generation. He created a mission-driven company that designs outdoor-inspired apparel and gear. Here, he shares how he grew the business to give back more than $2 million to parks.For more on Parks Project and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/parks-project-impact
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Mar 30, 2023 • 40min
Tips for First-Time Food and Beverage Founders from Sanzo
Sanzo founder Sandro Roco shares his inspiration for a sparkling water company, the mistakes he sometimes sees early founders make, and what he’s learned about the food and beverage industry.For more on Sanzo and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/sanzo-food-and-beverage-insights
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