

Shopify Masters
Shopify
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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Nov 10, 2020 • 51min
Art of Reinventing: How This Bicycle Company Refines Its Products
In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur how they extended the demand for bicycles and where to get the best feedback for your product. Brooklyn Bicycle Company manufactures bicycles & bicycle accessories to help people move around cities.For more on Brookly Bicycle Co. and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/brooklyn-bicycle-product-development Tune in to learnHow they sold as year’s worth of bikes in one quarter alone and the logistics involvedThe 3 ways to compete in a marketplaceHow they use showrooms to learn why people did and didn’t buy
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Nov 3, 2020 • 50min
Adapting to the Times: Three Unique Approaches to Black Friday Cyber Monday
From bypassing discounts to incorporating social impact, for more on how these three previous guests are planning for BFCM and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shopify-masters-bfcm-roundup
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Oct 27, 2020 • 40min
How a Beverage Brand Fills the Cups of Many
In this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Rod Johnson of BLK&Bold on the importance of representation, creating change within communities, and plans for the future. For more on BLK&Bold and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/blk-bold-social-impact Tune in to learn Why Rod and Pernell left their corporate careers to start an impactful businessHow BLK&Bold established their retail relationshipsThe importance of scalability when building a business model
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Oct 20, 2020 • 52min
Building A Niche Board Games Business By Crowdfunding A Million Dollars
This week we are chatting with Dan Blacklock of BoxThrone about crowdfunding, SEO, and customer experience.For more on BoxThrone and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/boxthrone-crowdfundingTune in to learn What factors led to the success of their $900,000 Kickstarter campaignWhat are the critical steps to take after your crowdfunding campaign endsWhy your SEO efforts should be focused on ranking high for Google Image Search results
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Oct 13, 2020 • 38min
Using TikTok to Generate 15,000 Sales in One Day
You'll learn from an entrepreneur who used the power of TikTok that led to selling out their entire inventory for 6 months. For more on Peace Out Skincare and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/peace-out-skingcare-tiktok Tune in to learn When should you invent a new product or simply improve on an existing product How they use TikTok to acquire new customers The unique benefits of SMS marketing
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Oct 6, 2020 • 53min
7 Tips for Building a 7-Figure Business
In this episode, you'll learn from an entrepreneur who built her business from a personal need by creating stylish blue light glasses that merge fashion with function. Klassy Network since expanded to clothing and accessories. For more on Klassy Network and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/klassy-network-social-marketing Tune in to learn What is their 321 strategy that grew their Instagram to their first 1000 followers The criteria they look at to evaluate business opportunities and ideas Should you or should you not outsource your Facebook ads to an agency
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Sep 29, 2020 • 49min
The Scientific Way to Generate and Test Business Ideas
We chat with Stefan Gehrig of King Kong Apparel on product development, prelaunch strategies, and how to generate repeat sales. King Kong Apparel is the makers of high-quality bags and backpacks for serious athletes. For more on King Kong Apparel and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/king-kong-apparel-prelaunch Tune in to learn How to use the scientific method to come up with a business idea How to drive traffic to a pre-order page How to build up excitement for new product releases
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Sep 22, 2020 • 45min
The Power of Data and Feedback for Growing a New Brand
You'll learn from an entrepreneur who used consultations to quickly evolve and adapt his business over time. The Nue Co. helps people redefine their relationship with good health and how supplements play a part in that. For more on The Nue Co. and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/the-nue-co-data Tune in to learn How to use consultation surveys to learn exactly how to market to your customers The most challenging part of having a 12-month product development process Why they chose to advertise using billboards
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Sep 15, 2020 • 50min
The Journey of a Million-Dollar Customized Jewelry Brand
For more on Revival Jewelry and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/revivial-jewlery-crowdsource Tune in to learn How to manage a business that requires customization for every product How they crowdsource the design of their jewelry How they market their business when 50% of their customers are buying products as gifts
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Sep 8, 2020 • 46min
Using Life Savings To Kickstart A Planner Business
We chat with Marissa Groots from STIL on how to scale a side hustle, working with large retailers, and how to stay creative with marketing strategies. STIL a company that aims to design organizational products that inspire women to feel, work, and find their best selves. For more on STIL and show notes: www.shopify.com/blog/stil-marketing Tune in to learnHow she was able to sell out her first production run using her life savings Why the moved from focusing on big influencers to featuring their customers into brand ambassadors How she turned a seasonal business into predictive and stable revenue throughout the year
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