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The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
Hosted by Kurt Elster, Paul Reda · EN
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Why Mizzen+Main’s $100M Founder Left to Build a Baby Monitor
Dec 24, 202400:49:56Tap to summarizeKevin Lavelle’s got a knack for big ideas and starting fresh. First, he took on menswear with Mizzen+Main, bringing performance fabric to dress shirts and making them a hit with pro athletes and office rebels alike. Now he’s back with something new—a baby monitor. Yep, from dress shirts to baby tech. In this episode, he breaks down the whole journey: the wild beginnings, early mistakes, and how he built a brand from scratch, twice. It’s a sharp take on the wins, the losses, and why some ideas just stick around until you finally make them happen.Episode Highlights:How Kevin’s “aha” moment led to Mizzen+Main’s success.The surprising lessons from scaling a DTC menswear brand.Transitioning from clothing to tech: Why Kevin started Harbor.Kevin’s experience with early product mistakes and customer trust.The power of influencer partnerships and wholesale growth.How a Tim Ferriss podcast ad skyrocketed Mizzen+Main’s sales.What it takes to launch a product parents trust with their kids.Mentioned in This EpisodeBrands & BusinessesMizzen+MainHarborShopifySage 50 PeachtreeEpicor ERPHawk SearchFairePeople MentionedTim FerrissJJ WattPhil MickelsonDamon JohnSimon SinekSponsorsZipifyCleverificOmnisendHelp the ShowAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupSupport the show by leaving a review and subscribingWhat’s Kurt Up To?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your storeNever Miss an EpisodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletter
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Turning Scratched Lenses into 8 Figures
Dec 17, 202400:43:18Tap to summarize“We’re doing about 1,500 pairs a day… we’re gonna hit eight figures this year, probably next year for sure.”You know that favorite pair of sunglasses you can’t throw away? Brandon Dill turned that frustration into an 8-figure business. He’s the founder of Fuse Lenses, a brand built on bringing those scratched shades back to life.In this episode, we trace Brandon’s journey from side hustle to scaling a manufacturing business, built on curiosity, ingenuity, and a lot of hustle. But it’s not all smooth sailing—Brandon dives into the realities of cash flow struggles, seasonal peaks, and the surprising challenges of bootstrapping. And as his company grows, he reflects on what success truly means when passion becomes a job.LinksFuse Lenses - Replacement lenses for name-brand sunglassesBrandon Dill - Founder, Fuse LensesTech Stack:Shopify - E-commerce platformKlaviyo - Email marketing and SMS platformAttentive - SMS marketing platformOkendo - Reviews and ratings app for e-commerce storesSponsorsZipifyCleverificOmnisendHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.Never miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletter
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Shopify’s New Customer Accounts
Dec 11, 202400:43:21Tap to summarizeTired of logging into five different portals just to make a return? Shopify says enough. Patrick Millegan joins Kurt Elster to talk about the new customer account extensions, designed to simplify logins, reduce support headaches, and make online shopping enjoyable again. It’s a step forward for UX that proves e-commerce should be easy for everyone.LinksGet all the info on what's new: Shopify Editions Winter ’25More people & links:Patrick Millegan (Senior Product Lead, Shopify)Kurt Elster (Host, The Unofficial Shopify Podcast)Keap AthleticsCleverificShopify FlowSufioUproShop PayHydrogenSponsorsZipifyCleverificOmnisendHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.Never miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletter
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Shopify vs. Shopify Plus [Listener Mailbag]
Oct 15, 2019Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we open with ecommerce news, Shopify feature updates, and some lingering questions from Klaviyo:BOS.This episode is also available as a video interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/S-9CqspYpDMYour questions, answered:Customer retention techniquesStrategies to increase conversion rates from blog visitsHow often should you be emailing customers? And and at what point do you go for the sale?How to think about migrating to Shopify PlusWhat's the best app/solution for wholesalePlus Kurt survives the #onechipchallenge.Links MentionedPaqui One ChipSimon Gilt NewsGoogle Shopping NewsShipping Profile DocsShopify Multi CurrencyKurt's Guide to PlusNever miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletterHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one.Subscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleTake a ride with Kurt on YouTubeApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.SponsorsTry Bold Product Upsell free for 90 daysSave 20% on Turbo, a blazing fast Shopify themeImprove your shop’s search engine ranking with Venntov SEO Meta ManagerOutsource your Shopify customer service with Simplr
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