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The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Kurt Elster, Paul Reda
E-Commerce
Shopify
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Shopify Editions Winter '24
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44N Outdoor
Mushroom Supplements
Covid-19
E-Commerce Sales
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NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY, SUBSCRIBE FOR UNBEATABLE ECOM RECON – Every Tuesday since 2014, host Kurt Elster shares the Shopify success stories that nobody tells you about, straight from the entrepreneurs living it. Subscribe for a raw look at what it really takes to succeed on Shopify.

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"ChatGPT is not that sophisticated yet. So for marketers, what that means is there are real ways right now for arbitrage in this short period of time before ChatGPT gets good enough to say, no, we're only showing the proper result."

Mac King from Do... more

Jamil Bhuya has scaled businesses across three wildly different industries: restaurants, beauty, and now Shopify agencies. That multi-industry perspective gives him a unique superpower—he can spot the conversion killers that store owners become blind... more

We're seeing 10x more bots than humans on client stores. Fraudsters are buying your cheapest items to test stolen credit cards. Your SEO agency wants 150 new collections.

This week, we dig into the actual problems hitting Shopify stores right now. N... more

"I'm not very good at success. That's something I learned as part of this."

Ben Knegendorf went from forklift operator at Walmart to selling his stake in an indoor golf business for $720,000. Then he watched most of it disappear through lifestyle cr... more

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Recent Guests

Mac King
Expert in e-commerce and AI search optimization, formal partner manager at Shopify
Domaine
Episode: SEO Is Dead. Long Live GEO. w/ Domaine's Mac King
Jamil Bhuya
One half of the husband-wife agency Otherhalf Studio specializing in Shopify design and development.
Otherhalf Studio
Episode: Jamil Bhuya: Why Store Owners Can't See Conversion Killers
Ben Knegendorf
E-commerce entrepreneur and speaker
Drop Ship Breakthrough
Episode: The $720K Exit That Disappeared
Andrew Le
Co-founder and lead developer of Cleverific
Cleverific
Episode: They Bought a 'Hated' Shopify App for 2X Revenue (Now Worth Millions)
Tu Pham
Co-founder, head of marketing and design for Cleverific
Cleverific
Episode: They Bought a 'Hated' Shopify App for 2X Revenue (Now Worth Millions)
Vibhor Chhabra
Director of Product at Shopify
Shopify
Episode: Why Shopify's Shipping Just Got Way Better
Devyn Merklin
Former CMO and Growth Strategist at X-Scale
X-Scale
Episode: Ex-Supps CMO's Counter-Intuitive Growth Strategies
Jayden Clark
Former owner of Woodlark Garden Luxury and founder of Founders Clubhouse, focusing on helping entrepreneurs overcome struggles.
Founders Clubhouse
Episode: The £500K Exit That Saved Jayden Clark's Sanity
Curtis Matsko
Founder of Portland Leather Goods and owner of North America's largest leather goods factory.
Portland Leather Goods
Episode: How Portland Leather Hit $500M + Top 50 on Shopify

Host

Kurt Elster
Host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, sharing insights from e-commerce entrepreneurs.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Got a shout out and loved the episode

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charley T | @CTtheDisrupter
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loved your trucker hat episode

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LIVEJOJU
    United States2 years ago
  • So amazingly helpful!

    If you only listen to one podcast, this is the one. I have learnt so much from Kurt. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NMH009
    Australia2 years ago
  • I run an 8 figure brand. From A to Z this show helped me get a grasp on DTC/eccomerce

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happy husband is what i do.
    United States2 years ago
  • A uniquely entertaining and informative podcast

    A really nice change from the overly serious podcasts already out there. A playful podcast that's loaded with knowledge. 100% would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VL3578
    Canada2 years ago

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SEO Is Dead. Long Live GEO. w/ Domaine's Mac King
Q: What's the next step for businesses regarding AI search optimization?
Start tracking prompts and monitor lead sources to see if AI tools are affecting your customer acquisition.
The $720K Exit That Disappeared
Q: So what's your advice here?
You should put your money to work in ways that grow your business or invest in yourself and your skills.
The $720K Exit That Disappeared
Q: How much did that sauna cost, my friend?
$8K, maybe, 9K, something like that.
The $720K Exit That Disappeared
Q: So how much did you get?
I sold the business for $720,000 over three years.
Ex-Supps CMO's Counter-Intuitive Growth Strategies
Q: What is your favorite tech stack look like at the moment?
My favorite tech stack includes Shopify, and tools like Loop subscriptions for effective upselling strategies.

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2. Jamil Bhuya
3. Ben Knegendorf
4. Andrew Le
5. Tu Pham
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