Shopify Masters

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.

How You Can Build an 8-Figure Influencer Marketing Strategy (That Actually Works)

Kopari’s VP built an eight-figure influencer strategy. Discover her strategy for creating content flywheels using long-term thinking over big budgets.For more on Kopari Beauty and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

09-11
33:33

From Content Creator To Fashion Founder: How Allegra Shaw Built the Perfect White T-Shirt

Allegra Shaw built Uncle Studios into a seven-figure fashion brand through ethical practices, organic growth, and community trust.For more on Uncle Studios and show notes click here.   Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

09-09
29:55

Your #1 Marketing Opportunity Is Sitting Right in Your Warehouse

Discover how packaging is your #1 marketing opportunity with 100% open rates. Learn from Arka’s founder how to turn every shipment into growth.For more on Arka and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

09-04
31:13

How Issues Magazine Shop Raised $120K to Prove Print Isn’t Dead

Learn how Nicola Hamilton raised $120,000 for Issues Magazine Shop using alternative funding, dual business plans, and intuition over spreadsheets.For more on Issues Magazine Shop and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

09-02
34:41

How D'IYANU Built a Multimillion-Dollar Brand While Staying True to West African Roots

D’IYANU’s founder built a multimillion-dollar African-inspired fashion brand by bootstrapping, taking bold risks and mastering Facebook ads. For more on D'IYANU and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-28
36:28

How This 19-Year-Old College Student Outsmarted the Entire Grocery Industry

Odd Bunch founder Divy Ojha scaled from 87 to 100,000+ customers without VC funding by focusing on problem validation, lean operations and retention techniques.For more on Odd Bunch and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-26
40:55

How Still Here Tailored Its Growth Without Outside Capital

Bootstrapped with $20K, Still Here grew from painted jeans to an eight-figure denim brand through grit, creativity, and discipline.For more on Still Here and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-21
45:51

How to Set Beauty Trends Before They Become Mainstream

NUDESTIX Cofounder Taylor Frankel built celebrity partnerships and scaled the beauty empire to 8-figures. Discover the unique equity deals, and authentic content strategy that helps them stay ahead and set the trends.For more on NUDESTIX and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-19
30:10

The Solo Founder Who Did Everything Herself and Still Beat Beauty Industry Giants

DedCool founder Carina Chaz built a multimillion-dollar fragrance empire as a solo founder. Learn her strategies for bootstrapping growth alone and understanding when to seek outside investment.For more on DedCool and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-14
40:11

How to Build Your First Retail Store and Scale to More

Bluboho grew from kitchen parties to six retail stores through human connection, customer intimacy, and strategic location planning. Today, it’s one of Canada’s most successful independently owned jewelry companies.For more on Bluboho and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-12
48:41

How Two Founders Turned Curation Into a Competitive Edge

Goodee’s founders built a global home goods marketplace with purpose, curated design, and a 4.5% return rate by helping customers buy better.For more on Goodee and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-07
48:58

How to Scale Your Business From $4,000 to $1M in Revenue

Three Ships grew from $4,000 to $1M revenue in four years. Learn how the founders used retail partnerships, rebranding, and funding tactics to grow a beauty brand in a saturated market.For more on Three Ships and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

08-05
49:35

Turning Followers into Retailers: Clubhouse Skin’s Social-First Strategy

How Clubhouse Skin disrupted men’s skin care with bold design, clean formulas, and a transparent launch that turned followers into retail partners.For more on Clubhouse Skin and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-31
27:59

From 200 Rejections to Industry Game-Changer: How Knix Rewrote Women’s Marketing

Knix founder Joanna Griffiths revolutionized women’s underwear marketing with real bodies, authentic stories, and customer-first innovation.For more on Knix and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-29
34:20

Kitchen-to-Global Brand: Lhamour's Journey That Changed Mongolia Forever

Khulan Davaadorj turned her battle with eczema into Mongolia’s first organic skin care brand, creating jobs for herders and transforming local communities.For more on Lhamour and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-24
36:44

Why This Michelin Chef Quit Momofuku & Alinea to Build His Million-Dollar Startup

Wallace Wong built Spatula Foods through strategic networking. Discover how he went from Michelin restaurants to 2M+ followers, and learn his breakthrough mindset.For more on Spatula Foods and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-22
50:43

Shaking Up Sparkling Water: Aerflo’s Path From Idea to $10 Million Raise

How Aerflo disrupted sparkling water with portable design, sustainable refills, and a cofounder duo solving big problems with bold ideas.For more on Aerflo and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-17
40:54

How To Create A Viral Product And Sell Out Over 30,000 Units

Jaxon Lane built a men’'s skin care empire through innovation and strategic PR, earning organic celebrity endorsements from Nick Jonas and Niall Horan.For more on Jaxon Lane and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-15
38:05

What a Near-Bankruptcy Taught These Founders About Growth and Grit

Jaz Fenton and Jamil Bhuya of Otherhalf Studio share lessons on design, resilience, and building businesses as partners in work and life.For more on Otherhalf Studio and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-10
37:26

Too Late to Start? Not for the Founder of This $1 Billion Brand

HexClad CEO Danny Winer shares how he built a $1 billion brand with smart innovation, team culture, and a late-in-life leap into entrepreneurship.For more on HexClad and show notes click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

07-08
34:57

William Thompson

If you are looking for information on the best alternatives to Shopify, there are several resources that can help you https://polyany.io/blog/post/best-alternatives-to-shopify. Here are some popular platforms that are often considered as alternatives to Shopify: WooCommerce: This is a WordPress plugin that turns your website into a full-fledged online store. It is flexible and scalable, with a large number of extensions available. BigCommerce: This platform is suitable for businesses of all sizes and offers a variety of features, including integration with various sales channels and high scalability. Magento: A popular open-source platform that is ideal for larger businesses with customized requirements. Magento offers great flexibility and a variety of extensions. Wix eCommerce: A website building platform that also offers online store capabilities. It features ease of use and a variety of templates. Squarespace: Another popular website building platform that also offers online s

09-18 Reply

Osborn Tyler

I am looking for information on the best Shopify alternatives for building an online store. Which platforms are competitive and offer similar eCommerce features? I am interested in both free and paid solutions, their key features, pros and cons, and what options they provide for setting up and managing stores. Recommendations and links to useful resources where I can compare these platforms would be appreciated.

09-18 Reply

Malcolm Anderson

I recently listened to an episode of Shopify Masters, and it was packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to start their own business. The hosts, Shuang Esther Shan and Adam Levinter, do an excellent job of breaking down complex topics like optimizing websites for sales and creating effective social media ads. If you're just getting started or looking to scale, understanding the value of Shopify experts can be a game changer. They can help you navigate challenges like finding the right supplier and tailoring your store to meet customer needs. I found a great article on this topic that dives into what Shopify specialists can offer: https://paspartoo.com/blog/shopify-experts-all-you-need-to-know-about-shopify-specialists/. Overall, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone serious about building a successful e-commerce business. Keep up the great work!

07-29 Reply

Wayne Johnson

It's a great place. It's very useful to exchange experiences. You can learn something useful for yourself. For example with me once friends shared their experience of using ecommerce customer service outsourcing https://wow24-7.io/e-commerce. I was impressed and decided to give it a try. I have my own online store of children's clothes. And I was impressed with the results, it was a useful service. So sharing the experience of running a business can bring success to others.

10-27 Reply

Samantha Malvey

I'm in Boulder Colorado so this was cool to listen to!

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