Shopify Masters

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Take Your Business to the Next Level With Subscriptions Apr 11, 2023

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Paul Chambers is a digital marketing and subscription economy researcher with over two decades of experience in the industry. Paul created his own networking event– SubSummit, to bring together founders at every stage of the subscription model journey and help them grow and expand their businesses.

For more on Paul Chambers & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/paul-chambers-subscription-business-sub-summit?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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Growing a $100 Million Candy Business Through Retail & Celebrity Partnerships Apr 06, 2023

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Tara Bosch wanted a better relationship with candy and sweets, so she created low-sugar gummy treats to “kick sugar but keep candy.” She dropped out of university to launch SmartSweets in 2016, and today the company surpasses $100 million in revenue annually.

For more on SmartSweets & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/smart-sweets-retail-celebrity-partnerships?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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How Parks Project Scaled to Give Back $2 Million to Parks Apr 04, 2023

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Parks Project founder Keith Eshelman wanted to leave parks and trails better for the next generation. He created a mission-driven company that designs outdoor-inspired apparel and gear. Here, he shares how he grew the business to give back more than $2 million to parks.

For more on Parks Project and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/parks-project-impact

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Tips for First-Time Food and Beverage Founders from Sanzo Mar 30, 2023

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Sanzo founder Sandro Roco shares his inspiration for a sparkling water company, the mistakes he sometimes sees early founders make, and what he’s learned about the food and beverage industry.

For more on Sanzo and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/sanzo-food-and-beverage-insights

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The 8-Figure Business Built on Vinyl Records and Subscriptions Mar 28, 2023

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Matt Fiedler co-founded Vinyl Me, Please, a subscription-based vinyl-membership business, to give people the tangible connection to music they craved. After the first five years of bootstrapping, the business brought in over $11 million in revenue, and signed up more than 30,000 subscribers.

For more on Vinyl Me, Please and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/vinyl-me-please-subscription-business-success%20?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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Artificial Intelligence: What To Expect For Your Business Mar 23, 2023

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Bank of Canada's director of data science Maryam Haghighi joins us for an in-depth conversation on the latest disruptive technologies, and how business owners can use and understand their customer data.

For more on Maryam Haghighi & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/maryam-haghighi-bank-of-canada?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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Meet the Brand That’s Blending Social Impact With Wine Tastings Mar 21, 2023

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Erica Davis and Catherine Carter founded The Sip, a tight-knit community where members receive curated sparkling wines from all over the world and learn more about the regions and ingredients behind their favorite bottles.

For more on The Sip & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/the-sip-representation-in-the-wine-industry%20?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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From $20,000 in Debt To Building a Brand Loved by Fashion “It Girls” Mar 16, 2023

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Lindsey Carter founded SET Active, an activewear brand that blends form and function to make effortlessly comfortable clothing that sells out quickly. Its matching workout sets and lounge gear are extremely popular among the wellness community, and can be seen on “it girls” like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Beiber.

For more on SET Active & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/set-active-building-community?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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How to Take Smart Risks When Starting a Company Mar 14, 2023

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Founder Nancy Twine left her career on Wall Street to start Briogeo, a clean hair care company. In this episode, Nancy shares how she managed the risk of starting a company, scored a partnership with Sephora, and secured an acquisition of her brand.

For more on Briogeo and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/briogeo-taking-smart-risks

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What Founders Need to Know About the Workforce in 2023 Mar 09, 2023

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Connie Steele, future of work expert, researcher, and author of The Business Of You, joins us to discuss business trends and how founders can better obtain and retain employees.

For more on Connie Steele & show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/connie-steele-the-business-of-you?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast

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