

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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May 24, 2022 • 22min
How The Body Deli Built an Email List with 100K Subscribers
Explore how The Body Deli gained celebrity traction and major press coverage, their effective email marketing strategy, the balance between sales and customer value, and the significance of advanced planning in business success.

May 17, 2022 • 29min
How Elle Liu Turned a Rough Night’s Sleep into a Successful Ecommerce Brand
Elle Liu was a hot sleeper so the idea for Eucalypso grew out of her own personal need. When she couldn’t find a product to fit that need, she knew there was a gap in the market that her idea could solve—and that she was the perfect one to test it out.For more on Eucalypso and show note: https://www.shopify.com/blog/eucalypso-side-hustle?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcast
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May 12, 2022 • 1min
Shopify Masters Trailer
Starting May 17, Shopify Masters will start to sound a lot different. Tune in each week to Felix Thea and Shuang Esther Shan as they bring you stories from Shopify founders. You can expect focused interviews, tighter storytelling and elevated audio production. If you like what you hear, let us know! Make sure to leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts. And don't forget to visit Shopify's podcast page to start your own store. There's a 14-day trial waiting for you. Thanks for your support.
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May 10, 2022 • 47min
How to Get Out of a Bad Contract: Boxraw’s Founder Shares His Secrets
BOXRAW's founder Ben Amanna noticed the lack of dedicated clothing for boxing and decided to start his own brand. For more on BOXRAW and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/boxraw-social-media?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcast Tune in to learn: How to launch to an enthusiastic community Recovering from a failed partnership Process of selecting the ideal manufacturing partner
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May 3, 2022 • 37min
Only $150 Left In The Bank Account: How This Business Bounced Back
Connor Meakin was a runner who couldn’t run. A devastating foot injury in 2016 put an abrupt stop to his favorite thing to do: compete in marathons at an elite level. After fruitless attempts at rehab, he took his health into his own hands and discovered the benefits of bone broth. After healing his foot and getting back to ultra marathon running, Connor quit his job and launched Bluebird Provisions to share bone broth with the world.For more on Bluebird Provisions and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/bluebird-provisions-digital-marketing?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcastTune into this episode to learn: How this company only had $150 left in the bank account and bounced back The process of pivoting online as a food company Creating products with shipping and costs in mind
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Apr 26, 2022 • 29min
How Ethey Is Scaling A Zero-Waste Meal Delivery Business Beyond $100 Million
Ethey is a ready-to-eat meal delivery service that reduces a pound of food waste per meal and just recently moved into a manufacturing facility that can handle over $100 Million in production. For more on Ethey and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/ethey-subscription?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcast
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Apr 19, 2022 • 42min
How This Data Scientist Used Market Research to Launch A Successful Fertility Business
OOVA is an at-home diagnostics company that brings clarity to the complex world of fertility. For more on OOVA and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/oova-market-research?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast Tune in to learn How the pandemic shifted the market in their favor The challenges of being a female founder A data scientist's approach to asking the right questions when doing market research
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Apr 12, 2022 • 36min
How 3 Childhood Friends Without Business Experience Built “The Best Brand in Denmark”
Shaping New Tomorrow are the makers of classic menswear pieces that are just as comfortable as sportswear. They've recently been awarded the Gazelle Award for being the best brand in Denmark. For more on Shaping New Tomorrow and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shaping-new-tomorrow-scaling?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcast
Tune in to this episode to hear how Shaping New Tomorrow: Scaled to over 8-figures in sales without business experience The crowdfunding messaging that transferred to all aspects of marketing Why going on Shark Tank shouldn't just be about fundraising
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Apr 5, 2022 • 26min
How FactoryPure Mastered Google Ads and Scaled to 8-Figures in Annual Sales
Factory Pure sells a wide variety of items including generators direct from the manufacturer.For more on FactoryPure and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/factorypure-shipping?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcast Tune in to learn The foundational skills that are always relevant from business to business How they were able to compete better by having a larger and heavier product Why they chose to go with Google Ads instead of guest posting and SEO
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Mar 22, 2022 • 52min
From Family Recipe to 7-Figure Sales: Pan’s Journey of A Decade-Long Side Hustle
Pan's Mushroom Jerky is a plant-based snack made of shiitake mushrooms with a delicious umami taste and satisfying meaty texture.For more on Pan's Mushroom Jerky and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog-pans-mushroom-jerky-side-hustle?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcastTune in to learnWhat it's like to run a business on the side for a decadeWhat are the most important things to spend your time on early in your businessWhat else other than production do you need to scale up when your business grows
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