

Shopify Masters
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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 12, 2020 • 55min
40 Prototypes and Lenny Kravitz: How This Cause Driven Brand Differentiates Itself
In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur how his toothpaste brand stands out against multi-national brands. Twice is a modern oral healthcare company reimagining the everyday experience of brushing your teeth. For more on Twice and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/twice-cause-driven Tune in to learn How to work with a charitable partner Do customers care about charitable missions How to make the purchase decision easier for your customers
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May 5, 2020 • 54min
Second Act: How They Launched A Second Successful Business
In this episode, you’ll learn from two entrepreneurs on how they used their experience from successfully launching one ecommerce store in to quickly launching another business in a completely different industry. Veldskoen Shoes sells ethically and sustainably made shoes from South Africa. For more on Veldskoen Shoes and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/veldskoen-shoes-paid-marketing Tune in to learnHow to scale ad spend from $1,000 to $30,000 per monthWhat is browse abandonment and why is it important to set up email flows for itWhy recency is the most valuable attribute to know ∫about your customer
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Apr 28, 2020 • 45min
How A Custom Shopping App Multiplied Their Conversion Rates
In this episode, you'll learn from an entrepreneur who built a shopping app for their brand which ultimately increased their conversion rate. True Vintage is a leading vintage clothing retailer providing global customer base with an eco-friendly approach to fashion. For more on True Vintage and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/true-vintage-app Tune in to learn How they grew their Instagram to 30,000 followers in just a few months How they built a shopping app for their store How to scale up a business up to 8,000 SKUs of one-off products
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Apr 21, 2020 • 53min
How to Turn Your Content Marketing Into A Sales Machine
In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur who grows his traffic by 25% every two months through content marketing. For more on BuddyRest and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/buddyrest-content-marketing Tune in to learn What are kaizen principles and how you can apply it to improving your business How to respond when your target customer says your product is too expensive Their system for cranking out great content that improves their SEO
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Apr 14, 2020 • 43min
How LastObject Broke Their Crowdfunding Goal in 22 Minutes
In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur who thoroughly validated her idea that led to a $700k Kickstarter CampaignLastSwab is a reusable, sustainable and sanitary alternative to cotton swabs and buds. Replacing at least 1,000 cotton swabs. For more on LastObject and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/lastobject-crowdfunding. Tune in to learnHow to validate your product idea by collecting emailsHow to market towards a sustainability-focused customerHow to determine if your passion is worth pursuing as a business
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Apr 7, 2020 • 45min
The Secret Ingredients to Building a 7-Figure Meal Service Business
In this episode, you'll learn from an entrepreneur how you can scale your business using email, text, and push notificationsEat Well Nashville delivers deliciously healthy, ready-to-eat meals straight to your home or office. For more on Eat Well Nashville and show note: https://www.shopify.com/blog/eat-well-nashville-marketing Tune in to learnWhy you should talk to your potential competitors early onHow to market to customers via text messageWhy they acquired a competitor within their first year of business
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Mar 31, 2020 • 28min
How an Entrepreneur Worked Quickly With Local Government To Help Local Businesses During The Covid-19 Pandemic
In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur who started a gift certificate program to help local businesses amid the current Covid-19 pandemicThe Cornwall Gift Certificate Program provides a gift certificate program where shoppers can purchase gift certificates from a slew of local businesses.For more on Cornwall Gift Certificate Program and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/cornwall-gift-certificate-pivotTune in to learn:How a local entrepreneur worked with local government to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemicWhat you should be focused on when launching a business on a tight timelineHow to prepare when meeting with local government officials especially when you are seeking their help and resources
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Mar 24, 2020 • 26min
How This Direct to Consumer Brand Disrupted the Handcrafted Footwear Industry
In this special episode of Shopify Masters, we visit the office of Velasca, a direct to consumer brand specializing in Italian handcrafted shoes. Co-founder Enrico Casati shares how he left his banking career and launched a direct to consumer brand by connecting local craft-makers in Italy with a global customer base. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting entrepreneurs everywhere, some more than others. Velasca, based in an epicenter of the current outbreak, are working incredibly hard to stay connected with their community virtually and adapt to these uncertain times. This episode was recorded in late 2019, and Velasca’s journey is an impressive one to listen to. Send some love their way virtually by visiting them here. At Shopify, we're quickly building new resources to help independent businesses navigate the current situation. up resources to better help our community, Learn more about our response to COVID-19 here. For more on Velasca and the show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/velasca-dtcTune in to learn: How Velasca built relationships with the shoemakers and convinced them to take on their ordersWhat kind of storytelling that connects to consumers and entertains themThe process of building out a retail presence that spans over ten stores and three countriesMusic in this episode: Donnalee by Blue Dot SessionsPoppyseed by Podington BearVacation Days by KICKSTA
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Mar 17, 2020 • 49min
The Best Conversion Hacks That Anticipate Customer's Needs
In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur who entered a saturated market and differentiated themselves from the mass marketYouth Sport Nutrition is the Developer of PRO-TEEN®, the world's first and only fortified recovery shake for active youths in sport.For more on Youth Sport Nutrition and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/youth-sport-nutrition-conversion Tune in to learnHow they grew from 150 pounds per month to 9,000 pounds per month on adsWhat changes they made to their site to improve their products perceived valueHow to sell a product when the buyer is a parent and the end-user is their child
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Mar 10, 2020 • 53min
How a 7-Figure Swimwear Brand was Built on a Secondhand Sewing Machine
In this episode, you'll learn from an entrepreneur the mindset required to scale your business to 7-figuresFUSED Hawaii designs timeless, functional swimwear for all body typesat all stages of life, so you feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful in your own skin again. For more on Fused Hawaii and show notes: https://www.shopify.ca/blog/fused-hawaii-mindsetTune in to learnHow she was able to finally break through the 7 figure markWhy it’s important not to be too attached to the highs or the lows of entrepreneurshipHow to generate sales from Facebook Lives inside Facebook Groups
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