
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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<p>Rea Ann Silva couldn’t patent Beautyblender, so she built brand recognition stronger than IP. Learn how she scaled, without investment, to sales every 12 seconds.</p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>Anthony Barresi built a 7-figure pasta straw brand by launching fast, creating viral content and building relationships to drive sales.</p><p>For more on Pasta Life and show notes click here</p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>Sonsie Skin's CEO turns customers into brand advocates through community-first strategies, from garden girl activations to in-person events. Discover how to create your own viral moments that drive real connection.</p><p>For more on Sonsie Skin and show notes click here. </p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>COTTO's founder sold out her initial production run in 30 minutes by building her audience first. Use her social media techniques to validate demand before you’re ready to sell.</p><p>For more on COTTO and show notes click here.</p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>Golden West Boots’s Michael Petry designs authentic products by fully embodying his customers’ lifestyles. Learn how to design products that your target audience will love.</p><p>For more on Golden West Boots and show notes click here.</p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>Wild Rye designs stylish, sustainable outdoor gear for women, growing 30% to 50% annually through strong partnerships and community-driven fundraising.</p><p>For more on Wild Rye and show notes click here</p><p> </p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>How OUAI became a $300M brand by turning customer comments into marketing gold.</p><p>For more on OUAI and show notes click here. </p><p> </p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>Eleven successful founders reveal their exact playbooks for 2026. Discover AI commerce strategies, slow content that converts, gamified loyalty tips, and community-first growth tactics.</p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>MANSCAPED, the men’s grooming brand that pioneered below-the-belt care, sold out its first product in two weeks and scaled to $300 million in just three years. Founder Paul Tran shares how rapid iteration, customer feedback, and a razor-sharp focus turned a taboo idea into a global brand.</p><p>For more on MANSCAPED and show notes click here</p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>

<p>Waterboy built a thriving hydration brand with just $700 by focusing on one platform, capturing prelaunch interest, and pivoting quickly. Learn why restraint beats trying to do everything at once.</p><p>For more on Waterboy and show notes click here. </p> <p><p>Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!</p><p>Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.</p></p>