

The Shopify Growth Show
Jim Huffman
What would you do if you were starting today? To help, here are half-baked startup ideas, growth marketing tactics, and stories from founders and creators - including my own journey as a bootstrapped business owner. All of the content is centered around helping founders, creators, and investors starting today.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 49min
The First 90 Days of Being a CMO (#183)
Jim shares a fantastic LinkedIn Live conversation with Growth Hit's head of growth, Jordan Summers. They dive into a very tactical discussion about How to succeed (not get fired) as a newly hired Head of growth for a business, brand, or startup.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe first 90 daysStarting StrongQuick wins vs long term goalsMistakes to avoidBuilding trustDefining KPI’sMarketing and salesBusiness health vs growth KPIBuilding a teamDeploying frameworksQualitative vs quantitative researchNon-linear leapsResources:Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jul 30, 2024 • 15min
You Can Do Hard Things - A letter to my 2 daughters (and Founders) (#182)
This discussion dives into the power of resilience, both in parenting and entrepreneurship. Personal stories illustrate how embracing challenges builds grit in children. There's a strong emphasis on the importance of asking the right questions and leveraging mentors for business growth. The conversation also highlights the shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, and the advantage of celebrating small wins. Tune in for insights that blend life lessons with valuable strategies for success!

Jul 23, 2024 • 40min
From a Panic Attack to Owning 5 Companies Worth $30M | Bradley Hammer (#181)
On this episode, Jim is joined by Bradley Hammer to discuss his journey from a corporate burnout to business architect. Jim and Bradley focus on the mindset transformation entrepreneurs need to grow from a rainmaker to architect.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEFrom burnout to successRainmaker vs architectAn OS for your businessCommon mistakes10x strategic thinkingWorking above the businessThinking timeQuarterly Reviews16 tips for weekly rituals Resources:Blueprint OSGrowthHitGrowth Marketing OSThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookNeat Apparel Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

Jul 11, 2024 • 58min
Liquid Mind: A Growth Framework for Scaling Your Business to 9-Figures | Will Hughes (#180)
This week, Jim is joined by Will Hughes as he shares his unique framework for encouraging creative thinking and solutions for entrepreneurs.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODECreating liquid mindHarnessing frameworksBreaking thought patternsUsing another perspectiveExposure to different ways of thinkingCopy cultureOxford frameworkSpecific applications Resources:Liquid Mind WebsiteWill HughesGrowthHitJim's LinkedInJim Huffman websiteJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

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Jul 2, 2024 • 20min
How to Double Your Business in 10 Minutes | A Scaling Framework (#179)
Learn how to double your business in 10 minutes with leverage and tactical tools such as ad copy, automation, and pricing. Discover real case studies and upcoming growth tools. Plus, hear about GrowthHit and Neat Apparel promotions for business growth.

Jun 26, 2024 • 36min
The Sold-Out Playbook: How Our Brand (Neat) Sold-Out in 30 Days (#178)
This week, Jim shares a talk he gave on a unique but enviable problem his business has developed: selling out of all their product. Jim gets tactical on exactly how to get to this point and what to do once you've arrived.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe problemFive point system Validating your readinessCrafting a unique propositionCreating an irresistible offerBuilding an effective websiteMaximizing ad spendGrowth ModelsPre and Post Launch strategiesGrowth calendarSpecial OfferResources:GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterThe Sold-Out PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

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Jun 18, 2024 • 33min
My Interview About AI Tools, 4 Hour Workweek, EOS, and How We Market GrowthHit (#177)
Explore AI tools, 4-hour workweek, EOS, and marketing strategies with Jim Huffman. Learn about leveraging byproducts in business, avoiding shiny object syndrome, nurturing leads, integrating AI tools, differentiation in business growth, and the benefits of podcasting for networking and growth.

Jun 6, 2024 • 45min
From Idea to 5,000 Person Company thanks to Predictable Revenue Tactics | Pranav Dalal, CEO of Flowz(#176)
In this episode, Pranav Dalal, CEO of Flowz, shares his entrepreneurial journey and discusses predictable revenue. Dalal offers specifics on using unique event marketing techniques, such as holding business meetings in stadium suites to attract clients and provides insights on adapting to global talent trends and navigating business growth phases. He and Jim get tactical on how to create leads, pipelines, and competitive advantages to create predictable revenue. This episode is for anyone looking to establish a system for predictable income streams and scale their business effectively. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEImportance of predictable revenueHooks and pipelineHow to create leadsManaging OutboundAnalyzing ROICompetitive advantageSell, Grow, BuildResources:FlowzJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

May 28, 2024 • 52min
How We Built a Shopify Website that 2X Conversions (and We Did it With No Money) (#175)
GrowthHit Creative Director Angela Brugioni stops by to get incredibly tactical with Jim on how they've successfully increased the AOV and conversion rate for their new brand Neat with changes to Neat's website. Watch the Youtube video to see the website designs: LINK HERETOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe importance of budget allocationHow to source talentPhotography and modelsWebsite essentialsIncreasing AOV Resources:Neat ApparelJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)

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May 21, 2024 • 23min
11 AI Tools We're Using to Grow Our Clients & Our Own Brands (#174)
Discover how AI is shaping marketing and e-commerce, explore the impact of AI on job roles, learn about 11 top AI tools for growth, and get insights on staying relevant in an AI-driven world.