Shopify Masters | The Ecommerce Business And Marketing Podcast For Ambitious Entrepreneurs

You'll learn from an entrepreneur how she built a sustainable, slow fashion-based clothing brand.  Buttercream Clothing is a slow fashion brand that ethically and locally produces comfortable and adorable size-inclusive garments. For more on Buttercream Clothing and show notes: http://www.shopify.com/blog/buttercream-clothing-facebook-groups  Tune in to learn How they use Facebook groups to drive sales What is slow fashion and what's involved in building a slow fashion brand How they are able to launch new products every 2 weeks as a clothing brand 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur how he made sure that his business is attractive to strategic partnerships. Apt2B is a hip online furniture brand that focuses on a metropolitan lifestyle. For more on Apt2B and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/apt2b-exit-plan Tune in to learn The logistical challenges when it comes to inventory and shipping large products like furniture How to remain competitive when big players are moving into your market How to make your business attractive for acquisitions 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who started from selling her house for the first batch of inventory to being in retail stores around 25 countries. Bug Bite Thing dedicates itself to offering customers a chemical-free, eco-friendly solution that effectively alleviates the discomfort, stinging, itching, and swelling caused by insect bites and stings.  For more on Bug Bite Thing and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/bug-bite-thing-affiliate-marketing Tune in to learn How they made changes in their product packaging to address customer concerns How they were able to amass 30,000 positive reviews on Amazon Why they geo-target their ads to focus on retail locations 

Hear how Fanjoy became the go-to merchandising company for top social stars. From Addison Rae to The Try Guys, Fanjoy powers over 100 creators when they create and sell merch. For more on Fanjoy and show notes:  www.shopify.com/blog/fanjoy-merchTune In To Learn: How Fanjoy finds and selects social stars to work withThe process of scaling from a print on demand business to find ideal production partners Fanjoy's plans for expanding into retail as a DTC brand  

You'll learn from an entrepreneur how they made their first million without even a website. Rocketbook sells notebooks that can be saved forever and erased with water (or in a microwave). For more on Rocketbook and show notes:  https://www.shopify.com/blog/rocketbook-app  Tune in to learn What contributed to the early success of their crowdfunding campaignThe manufacturing challenges they had with over 30,000 crowdfunding presalesHow they collected over 3 million email addresses by building an app

You'll learn from an entrepreneur why they transitioned from an international retail business to direct to consumer. Lume Cube offers high-end, portable lighting for creators and communicators. Their products help their customers capture better content & look better on video.For more on Lume Cube and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/lume-cube-bundling Tune in to learn Why they focused on international expansion very early in their business How they manage cash flow when their cash is tied up in inventory How they used bundling to increase their average order value  

You will learn from life and business partners on how to create and scale a business with logistics, sustainability, and inclusivity in mind. Lounge Underwear is a direct-to-consumer intimate and apparel brand that's grown through influencer marketing. For more on Lounge and show notes:  www.shopify.com/blog/lounge-underwear-dtcTune in to learn: How to build long term relationships with influencers that lasts beyond campaigns What kind of culture and talent infrastructures are needed to grow your team as you scale The reverse engineering mindset of creating an ecommerce success  

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who accelerated the growth of their brand through Facebook and Google Ads. Threadheads is a pop culture-loving t-shirt brand, illustration studio, and printing hub rolled into one delightful organization. For more on Threadheads and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/threadheads-apparel-ads Tune in to learn How to drive traffic when you are transitioning from selling on a marketplace to your own website What kind of information to include on your product page that leads to conversions How to get a customer to buy if they do not buy on the first visit  

Learn from two entrepreneurs who are  making the fashion business sustainable both financially and for the environment. Suta is the maker of  modern yet classic sarees geared towards the younger generation. For more on  Suta and show notes: www.shopify.com/blog/suta-social-impact  Tune in to learn: How to price items that enable fair wages for artisans and affordability for consumers The hiring tactics and growth values to build a strong team How to 10x your production through marketing tactics that don't feel like marketing 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur who focused on the fundamentals to grew his social enterprise that creates equitable global supply chains by working directly with farmers to cut out intermediaries and deliver exceptionally flavorful spices. For more on Burlap & Barrel and show notes:  http://www.shopify.com/blog/burlap-and-barrel-social-impact  Tune in to learn The benefits of a low volume BUT high margin business What are the most important fundamentals you need to establish for your ecommerce business Why you should price your products in a way that allows you to be generous to your customers 

In this episode, you'll learn from an entrepreneur who used TikTok to scale their business to $5M.  SendAFriend allows customers to send stuffed animal care packages with customized notes anywhere in the world. For more on SendAFriend and show notes: http://shopify.com/blog/sendafriend-tiktok Tune in to learn What it means to develop your brand's identity and how to use it in your marketing How to make sure you aren't being taken advantage of by business partners and vendors How they used TikTok-style content for Facebook Ads 

You'll learn from an entrepreneur that turned his creative outlet into a full-time, consistent business. Glade Optics builds premium goggles and helmets for committed skiers and snowboarders. For more on Glade Optics and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/glade-optics-seasonal  Tune in to learn The most valuable activities when starting a business on the side Why they never make their emails look like emails from big companies and brands How they are shifting from a highly seasonal business into a more consistent year long business model 

Founded in 2015 by Vineeta Singh and Kaushik Mukherjee, SUGAR Cosmetics initially launched  as a direct-to-consumer brand that focused on offering long-lasting makeup that can withstand the humidity and heat of India's weather. Soon the brand gathered groundbreaking fanfare  and took on the retail world. The company kicked off 2021 by raising $21 Million USD to further scale its endeavors to cater to the often underserved customers. For more on SUGAR Cosmetics and show notes: www.shopify.com/blog/sugar-cosmetics-dtc Tune in to learn: The digital marketing strategies that allowed SUGAR Cosmetics to reach a market that traditionally preferred in-person purchasing The importance of understanding consumer needs despite what established production partners might suggest The realities of being an entrepreneur  and choosing to forgo a comfortable corporate career  

In this episode, you'll learn from three entrepreneurs on how they partnered up their businesses to expand and grow their brand. Redfora is the US's most-trusted marketplace for the very best emergency preparedness tools, supplies, and planning guides.For more on  Redfora and show notes: www.shopify.com/blog/redfora-partnership  Tune in to learn What to discuss when you are considering partnering or merging with another company How to give your customers the right amount of information without overwhelming them Why ego will slow you down more than anything else and how to keep it in check 

You'll learn how Janell received her first national retailer contract, how she leaned on word of mouth marketing to grow her business from scratch, and how she became a beauty industry disrupter. For more on Camille Rose and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/camille-rose-organic-marketing   

You'll learn from two entrepreneurs who built a multi-million dollar business by going direct to consumers. The Groomsman Suit makes high-quality suits and tuxedos you will own, for less than the cost of a rental. For the big day and beyond. For more on The Groomsman Suit and show notes: http://www.shopify.com/blog/the-groomsman-suit-seo Tune in to learn How to identify when your business model is "good enough" The strategy this company used to rank on top of search engines without spending too much on marketing How they used virtual appointments to sell more clothing 

In this episode of Shopify Masters, Denise shares her business journey of building a consumer packaged foods company from scratch and how she worked through many seemingly impossible hurdles. From finding an allergen-free facility to facing over 80 rejections from investors, we dig into the realities of challenging industry norms. For more on Partake Foods and show notes:  www.shopify.com/blog/partake-foods-fundraising  

You’ll learn from an entrepreneur how and why they focused all their efforts on influencer marketing in just one city at a time to launch their brandFable creates premium quality home accessories that make designing the perfect space effortless.For more on Fable and show notes: http://www.shopify.com/fable-influencer-gifting Tune in to learn Why this brand envisions itself first and foremost as a tech company How to protect yourself against missteps when you are developing physical products The benefits of focusing all your marketing efforts on just one city at a time 

You’ll learn from an entrepreneur who moved to China to join an accelerator to launch their wearable technology brand.HabitAware’s keen smart bracelet uses gesture detection technology to bring awareness to debilitating & trance-like hair pulling, skin picking & nail-biting, making their customers "HabitAware" and allowing them to take control.For more on HabitAware and show notes: https://www.shopify.ca/blog/habitaware-accelerator  Tune in to learn The biggest benefits of joining an accelerator How to run ads when you are in a heavily regulated industry How to successfully pre-sell your products in-person and online 

In this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Rachael Corson of  Afrocenchix on how the business was created and how COVID-19 has challenged the duo to find new ways to grow. Joycelyn Mate and Rachael Corson founded Afrocenchix to create safe and effective products for Afro, coily and curly hair. For more on Afrocenchix and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/afrocenchix-marketing  Tune in to learn How to transition from side hustle to a full business How the pandemic affected their business but found ways to adapt How this entrepreneur consistently invests in their employees' training