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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 539 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipMarketingBusiness | |||

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"It was a mind and body brokenness. I'll just say like depression."
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"You would probably prefer to take money from Tony Soprano."
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"I shipped the bike and a couple of weeks later, the real credit card holder got a statement, said I didn't place that order, filed a chargeback, and then the money was gone."
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The most recent episode featuring skin care was really engaging and I found it because a link was posted in the Disrupter School communities by some students and I’m always curious to hear peoples experience secondhand like this.
Incredible to see somebody be able to double their Facebook ad budget I also loved learning about that brand newsletter strategy of the the mindful minute and will absolutely be trying to operationalize that myself.
This was a great pod and one I would love to be a gu... more
I was blown away by the tangible advice and honesty. Thank you for the tips and insight. Would LOVE for our Shopify site to be considered for review as well! Livejoju.com
If you only listen to one podcast, this is the one. I have learnt so much from Kurt. Thank you!
I started listening to this show in 2019.
At the time, I owned a real estate business. It was hands-on, 5-figure monthly revs. I had built it from zero.
The idea of a remote business where I could operate from a distance and be scaled was lovely.
So, while I was driving to and from my job and my business for the next year or two, I binged on this show.
I learned about subscription models, DTC brands, Facebook ads, CRO, Google ads, Shopify, and email marketing.
It was a little fast for a ne... more
A really nice change from the overly serious podcasts already out there. A playful podcast that's loaded with knowledge. 100% would recommend.
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A practical, founder- and operator-heavy look at ecommerce, with a laser focus on Shopify. Episodes typically cover real-world tactics for building and scaling Shopify stores, from fraud prevention and B2B workflows to AI-assisted marketing, live selling, and product networks. Guests range from bootstrapped founders to agency leaders and platform developers, delivering actionable insights, hands-on lessons, and honest commentary about challenges in ecommerce, marketing, and tech. The show stands out for its candid host pairing, deep dives into platform features, and a consistent emphasis on practical strategies you can implement quickly. It's likely to appeal to serious store owners, agency professionals, and technologists who crave concret... more
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