Shopify Masters

In this episode of Shopify Masters, we are joined by Shopify's president to chat about the current economic climate and the opportunities available to entrepreneurs in 2023. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Even nonprofits are on Shopify. In this episode of Shopify Masters, CEO Tom Vozzo explains how Homeboy Industries provides jobs for thousands of former gang members through the organization’s various businesses, including a bakery and café.For more on Homeboy Industries and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/homeboy-industries-creating-job-opportunities Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

In the experience of floral designer and business owner Maurice Harris, capitalism isn’t set up for creatives. On this episode of Shopify Masters, Maurice shares how he opened a flower and coffee shop in Los Angeles to make his art more accessible to everyone and create new streams of income. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Ross Mackay launched Daring in 2020 to remove chicken from our food system. In 2022 alone, the company helped save more than 500,000 chickens, and is daring to fix the chicken industry.For more on Daring and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/daring-plant-based-chicken-celebrity-endorsements?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Aspiring founders might wonder whether an uncertain economy is a good time to start a business. To those people, Retrospec founder Ely Khakshouri says, “Do it.” On this episode of Shopify Masters, Ely explains how he started a bike and outdoor gear company amid a recession, and why it’s actually beneficial to do the same.For more on Retrospec and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/retrospec-starting-in-a-recession Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

P.F. Candle Co.’s scents take inspiration from California. On this episode of Shopify on Location in Los Angeles, founder Kristen Pumphrey shares how she found her candle niche, got discovered by big retailers, and continues to nurture her passion for making things.For more on P.F. Candle Co. and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/pf-candle-scale-your-craft Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Hannah Mendoza created oat milk, superfood latte blends designed to help manage mood, energy, and stress levels. Clevr Blends’ first investor, Meghan Markle, helped the company shake up the instant beverage industry. For more on Clevr Blends and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/clevr-blends-traveling-bar-investors?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcastUnderstand your customers’ journey better by filling out our target personna journey map, available for FREE download: https://bit.ly/44AnjWT Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Shock Surplus helps unique drivers reach their own car goals by offering premium shocks and suspension parts for any car. Based in Los Angeles, California, Sean Reyes founded Shock Surplus back in 2014 and now operates one of the largest companies in the automotive industry, reaching a little over $25 million in revenue each year.For more on Shock Surplus and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shock-surplus-automotive-industry-meets-tech%20?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

In this episode of Shopify Masters, we’re in London, chatting with Mathew Carver, the owner of The Cheese Bar. What started as a food truck in 2014 has grown into multiple restaurants, a retail store, and an online subscription business. Mathew shares his key learnings in business expansion, funding, and creating memorable food experiences.https://www.shopify.com/blog/cheese-bar-expansion Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Youth to the People is famous for its nature-meets-science skin care products, often incorporating ingredients like superfoods and antioxidants. On this episode of Shopify on Location in Los Angeles, founder Greg Gonzalez shares his story, from his grandmother’s skin care business to Youth to the People’s acquisition.For more on Youth to the People and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/youth-to-the-people-ingredients Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.