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.

  1. How to Make Retailers Chase Your Brand

    16/12/2025

    How to Make Retailers Chase Your Brand

    Nima Jalali built SALT & STONE out of his apartment into a $100M+ brand. After an ACL injury redirected his path, he created something he desperately wanted but didn't exist, a high quality, clean deodorant, that actually performs. SALT & STONE has now become one of the fastest growing brands in the space to-date by doing things differently. For more on Salt & Stone click here.  You’ll Learn:  Why going through 5+ product iterations beats launching "good enough"The digital excellence strategy that makes retailers chase you (not the other way around)How to build legacy brand positioning even as a one-person startupWhy getting a "no" from retailers too early can kill your momentumThe mindset shift from solo athlete to team builderThe key to building a digital identity that inspires & attracts customersCHAPTERS:  00:00 Introducing Nima Jalali, Founder & CEO of SALT & STONE 3:00 Transitioning from Pro Snowboarder to Business Owner  4:55 The 5 Generations of Product Perfection 6:45 How to Think Like Nike When You're a Solo Founder 8:13 What Nima Did to Build a Brand Sephora NEEDS to Have 10:09 Steps to Achieve Digital Excellence  12:39 SALT & STONE’S Philosophy on: Ingredient Sourcing, Product Development & Testing  19:06 How to Set Your Business Up to Grow Into a Legacy Brand From Day 1   22:07 The Retail Strategy That Never Fails  28:35 Tackling Global Expansion & Managing Expectations as a Founder    29:55 Single Most Impactful Thing NIma Did in The First 6 Months That Made SALT & STONE Successful  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube! Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

    33 min
  2. How Purpose and Strategy Powered Actively Black’s Rise to $2 Million in 12 Months

    09/12/2025

    How Purpose and Strategy Powered Actively Black’s Rise to $2 Million in 12 Months

    Actively Black didn’t start with a product—it started with a community. By building a 23,000-person audience before launch, founder Lanny Smith turned purpose-driven storytelling into a $55,000 first day and a $2 million first year. His journey shows aspiring entrepreneurs why demand-first thinking, authentic mission, and smart list-building can change everything. For more on Actively Black click here You'll Learn: Why Actively Black built community before developing a productThe email + SMS strategy that led to $55K in sales on launch dayHow to sell $2M+ in your first year—even with constant stockoutsWhy fast growth can be just as dangerous as no growthHow to use storytelling and cultural pride to create brand resonanceWhat it takes to build long-term customer trust without discountingHow Lanny structured partnerships with Marvel, Disney, and iconic estatesThe real math behind inventory planning at scale (and why it’s so hard)How to align investors with your vision, not just your bottom lineWhy purpose is more powerful than product in competitive industriesHow Lanny’s personal values fuel every decision—from pricing to hiringChapters: 00:00 Introducing Lanny Smith, Founder of Actively Black 01:02 How a Career Pivot Sparked a $2M Vision 01:27 Building 10K Followers Before Launching a Product 03:31 Why Purpose-Driven Branding Fueled $55K on Day One 06:54 What Selling Out in 3 Weeks Taught Us About Manufacturing 10:30 How Actively Black Landed Partnerships with Marvel, Disney & More 17:52 The Traits Behind Scaling to 8 Figures and Beyond 18:48 What to Know Before Entering the $1.5T Apparel Market 19:54 From “No” to $2M: How to Power Through Rejection 21:43 Turning a Personal Setback Into Multi-Million Dollar Growth 25:35 Why Actively Black Is More Than Just Merch (And Why That Matters) 29:04 How Mission and Authenticity Drive Repeat Purchases Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube! Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

    33 min

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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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