Best Shopify Store Optimization Podcasts (2025)

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How Portland Leather Hit $500M + Top 50 on Shopify 48:35

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Also on YouTube: youtu.be/nckQhAvYA-Q "We'll have done over 500 million in total sales. We'll do 310 million in the next 18 months." Curtis Matsko went from art festivals to a top 50 Shopify store by doing everything conventional wisdom says not to do. His company controls every step from raw material procurement to customer delivery, achieving top…

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Future of Product Visualization: Try Before You Buy Is Dead. with Daniel Frith 30:35

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Future of Product Visualization: Try Before You Buy Is Dead. Episode Summary Our guest, Daniel Frith, is the Chief Creative Officer at London Dynamics and a former 3D lead at IKEA, with over 30 years of experience in 3D visualization across gaming, retail, and tech. In this groundbreaking episode, we dive deep into the future of e-commerce with Dan…

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From Farm to Top 1% Shopify Store: How Fresh Chili Company Built a Multi-Million Brand Through Authentic Storytelling 41:33

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When most brands struggle to break through the noise online, Chris Lang and Fresh Chili Company cracked the code by doing something radically different: they started with story, not sales. In this episode, discover how a small New Mexico chili company became a top 1% Shopify store with explosive 85% year-over-year growth, a 4.96% conversion rate, a…

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How Shine Supply Hit $7M/yr Without Paid Ads 36:01

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Also Available on YouTube: youtu.be/_nqN9HyOpxM What happens when a 23-year-old refuses to play the ecommerce advertising game? Colby Stevens built Shine Supply into a $7M detailing brand using nothing but Instagram ASMR videos, authentic storytelling, and a "people over profit" philosophy. No paid ads until last month. No Amazon. No selling out to…

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Are You Making Data-Driven Decisions or Just Having Opinions? with Paul Graeve 33:29

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Are You Making Data-Driven Decisions or Just Having Opinions? In this data-packed episode, we sit down with Paul "Gravy" Graeve, founder and CEO of The Data Group, who's spent nearly three decades helping 300+ companies transform scattered information into strategic advantage. Paul "Gravy" Graeve is the Founder & CEO of The Data Group and the upcom…

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Subscription-Only Success: How Spot & Tango Hit $100M with Great Margins and No Retail Distribution 39:49

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Russell Breuer, founder of Spot & Tango, shares the remarkable journey of building a $100+ million pet food company from a New York studio apartment in just seven years. What makes this story even more impressive? They've remained profitable while operating as a subscription-only, direct-to-consumer brand in the competitive pet food space. Russell …

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Viral Mattress Ads & Crowdfunding 48:14

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Available on YouTube: [youtu.be/wDlijQtbLJo](https://youtu.be/wDlijQtbLJo) What if your brand could sell a million orders before shipping a single product? Bryant Garvin, marketing lead at Ozlo Sleep and former CMO of Groove Life, did exactly that. In this episode, he shares how performance branding, differentiated product, and a viral video formul…

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GENIUS Becomes Law: What It Took to Pass the First Rules for Stablecoins in the U.S. 23:58

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with @rhhackett @milesjennings @BenNapier & Michael Reed Today we've got a newsy episode for you. We're talking about the passage of the GENIUS Act — that's the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act" — which provides clear rules of the road for stablecoins in the U.S. We cover the law's implications, the recent high-s…

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Faster Sites, Higher Sales: How Speed Impacts eCommerce Revenue with Andrew Chambers 23:04

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Faster Sites, Higher Sales: How Speed Impacts eCommerce Revenue What if your website’s backend was secretly costing you conversions, search rankings, and customer satisfaction? In this episode of the eCom Ops Podcast, Norbert sits down with Andrew Chambers, EVP of Marketing at Harper, to uncover how milliseconds affect millions - and what top brand…

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Built to Sell: How Fluencer Fruit Cracked the Amazon Influencer Code and Got Acquired by Wayward 35:25

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What happens when you build a company specifically to sell it—and then execute that plan? Liz Saunders went from running registration at Seller Summit to delivering the closing keynote, all while building Fluencer Fruit, the Chrome extension that helps Amazon Influencer creators optimize their content strategy. In this powerful episode, Liz reveals…

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11 Ideas for AI x Crypto 1:02:17

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with @rhhackett @SamBroner @skominers @liz_harkavy @CarraWu @jay_drainjr @mg_486662 Today's episode is a special one. It's a round table on some of the most compelling ideas at the intersection of AI and crypto, sourced from members of the a16z crypto team. You're going to hear from builders, researchers, and deal makers who are all wrestling with …

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What 20M Shopify Surveys Reveal About Attribution 43:17

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Watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TMVqWfaddG8 Shopify store owners: what if one simple question could improve your ad spend, creative, and segmentation? In this episode of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, Matt Bahr, founder of Fairing, unpacks what 20 million post-purchase surveys taught him about attribution—and why most brands…

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Actionable tips: Harnessing AI to Drive Revenue and Optimize Customer Experience with Richard Harris 27:22

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Actionable tips: Harnessing AI to Drive Revenue and Optimize Customer Experience Richard Harris is the Founder & CEO of Black Crow AI, a cutting-edge, no-code predictive software that harnesses machine learning to help companies understand likely customer behavior. With over 20 years of experience in tech, Richard has been a part of the industry si…

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SEO Isn't Dead: The 4-Bucket Framework Driving Profitable EComm Growth (+ AI Optimization Secrets) 45:11

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Think SEO is dead in the age of AI? Think again. While ChatGPT referral traffic surged 112% month-over-month across e-commerce sites, Google still commands 99% of search market share and processes 13.6 billion queries daily. Jeff Oxford, SEO expert and founder of 180 Marketing, reveals why smart brands are doubling down on search optimization—and h…

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Top Shopify Conversion Mistakes 47:43

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Also on YouTube... What’s really holding your Shopify store back? After 10,000 UX audits, Oddit co-founder Shaun Brandt has answers, and most stores are making the same 7 mistakes. Menus that bury the merch. Popups that hijack the screen. Product pages with zero context. This episode is a takedown of bad ecommerce decisions, packed with fixes that …

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Google Ads Audit Process: How To Make Every Dollar Count With Google Ads! 42:14

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Send us a text In this conversation, we explore the intricacies of Google Ads audits with expert Femi Olajiga and Erno Horvath. The discussion covers the importance of conducting regular audits to improve return on investment, focusing on key areas such as conversion tracking, account structure, keyword strategy, ad copy, and bidding strategies. Er…

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How to Unlock 7-Figure Revenue with TikTok Shops - Jesse Frimpone 27:11

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How to Unlock 7-Figure Revenue with TikTok Shops Jesse shares how resilience, smart systems, and trend-driven product selection helped him scale his eCommerce empire. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this episode is packed with mindset shifts and practical strategies you won’t want to miss. The No.1 eCom Operations hack “Start slow…

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Scale with Stability by Hiring World-Class Talent & Operating with Mentors 38:49

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I had fellow agency owner JC Hite join me on the pod to discuss some really important topics. Namely, is it possible to scale with stability - which for JC means scaling your business while prioritizing, family, faith and personal relationships. Here’s a look at what we discussed: Key Takeaways The "Video of Awesomeness" Hiring Hack - JC's simple 1…

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What We're Reading & Technology Changing Reading 1:19:52

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with @rhhackett @smc90 @stephbzinn @tim_org In a now-annual tradition, the a16z crypto editorial team discuss themes (and picks) from a16z crypto's latest reading list, as well as books we keep re-reading, childhood favorites, classics, adaptations on adaptations -- in book and movie form! -- and much more. What genres are we reading now, how, and …

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SEO for AI: What Works, What’s Snake Oil 43:13

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Available on YouTube: youtu.be/qdpFmuFD8yE Shopify merchants are getting pitched AI SEO “solutions” left and right—none of them proven. So I called Jason Berkowitz, an SEO who actually knows the game, to answer the real question: what should you actually do to rank in an AI-powered world? (Spoiler: most of it’s nonsense.) We break down what’s real,…

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From Hope to Reality: P&L Design That Drive E-commerce Profitability 53:16

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In this episode, Brett sits down with Andrew Faris, CEO of AJF Growth and host of the Andrew Faris Podcast, to break down the critical elements of P&L design that separate ecomm brands that are dead on arrival vs. those who thrive. Andrew shares his hard-won insights from holding nearly every seat in the e-commerce ecosystem, including his experien…

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How Divorce, Cancer, and TikTok Built a Shopify Brand 49:22

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Sara Olsher started Mighty + Bright as a handmade calendar to help her toddler cope with divorce. A decade (and one breast cancer diagnosis) later, it’s a full-time Shopify business helping kids, adults, and neurodivergent folks navigate tough life stuff with visual structure. In this episode, Sara shares how she bootstrapped the brand, embraced cu…

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The Legal Hack Every Startup Overlooks with Jeff Holman 30:54

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The Legal Hack Every Startup Overlooks with Jeff Holman Jeff is a former patent attorney with a unique blend of engineering, law, and business expertise. Through Intellectual Strategies, he helps founders protect their IP, avoid costly mistakes, and stay compliant—before it’s too late. The No.1 eCom Operations hack “An hour conversation with an att…

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5 Charts That Explain Crypto Right Now 28:47

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with @DarenMatsuoka @rhhackett Today we've got a midyear market update and news episode for you. At the end of last year, our guest — and resident data weatherman — Daren Matsuoka put out a post on "5 metrics to watch in 2025." Most of the metrics that Daren picked measure how crypto's adoption: from mobile wallet usage and onchain transaction fees…

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Google Ads for Shopify Ecommerce Store: Step-by-step guide for business owners 41:19

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Send us a textBy Femi Olajiga

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Beyond China: Smart Supply Chain Diversification & Optimization Without the Pitfalls 38:57

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Our CEO Brett Curry sits with Jim Kennemer in this latest episode. Jim knows his stuff when it comes to tariffs, supply chain management and sourcing anything outside of China. Brett wanted to bring Jim on the pod to break down the opportunities and considerations of sourcing from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico, sharing real examples of h…

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Troubleshooting Google Ads account to reduce budget waste 41:19

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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Femi Olajiga and Erno Horváth discuss the common pitfalls that lead to wasted budgets in Google Ads campaigns. They explore the importance of understanding the Google Ads ecosystem, the role of conversion tracking, the significance of landing pages, and strategies to optimize ad settings. The discussion …

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Shopify POS V10: What’s New? 39:19

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Also on YouTube: youtu.be/4lOLw1k4ocA Shopify VP of Retail, Ray Reddy, joins to walk through what’s new in POS V10. Faster checkouts Split fulfillment Custom branding Better search If you sell in person, this episode is for you. Show Links Shopify POS Shopify Editions (Summer 2025) Ray Reddy on LinkedIn Sponsors Zipify – Build high-converting sales…

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Wait — The Bank Froze Your Life Savings? 1:25:17

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with @MinarikLaw @EMinSF @rhhackett Imagine waking up one day to find your bank account frozen. No warning. No explanation. No recourse. This is not a thought experiment. It’s a real situation. And it’s happened not just to crypto companies and their founders, but to ordinary people who are just trying to live their lives. That includes our guest t…

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Inside Shopify Editions.dev 2025 59:57

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Watch on YouTube Shopify unveiled a sweeping AI-first vision at Editions.dev 2025, and it's got their partners buzzing. In this episode, we go beyond the keynote to bring you on-the-ground reactions from developers, partners, and skeptics alike. Featuring interviews with: Anne Thomas (Design Packs) Ezra Firestone (Zipify) Jamil Bhuya (Otherhalf Stu…

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Actionable tips: How to win the race in eCommerce business with Anatoliy Labinskiy 34:17

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Actionable tips: How to win the race in eCommerce business Anatoliy Labinskiy is a quadruple Two Comma Club award winner and a true rags-to-riches story. In just five years, he went from being a waiter to an 8-figure eCommerce entrepreneur and the founder of GSM Growth Agency, a firm that helps eCommerce entrepreneurs achieve 6-7 figure revenues. T…

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Staying Purpose-Driven During Economic Uncertainty: How Mission-Based Brands Navigate Tariffs and Market Pressure with Mickey Winter & Carrie Weidenbach 47:09

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In this episode of the Ecommerce Evolution Podcast, host Brett Curry welcomes Mickey Winter (CEO) and Carrie Weidenbach (COO) of Aysnd, a digital agency specializing in purpose-driven ecommerce brands. As industry veterans with decades of combined experience, they share invaluable insights on maintaining brand mission during economic uncertainty, p…

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Inside the Solana Story: Near-Death Brushes and a Need for Speed (with Solana) 49:37

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with @aeyakovenko @alive_eth Today’s episode features Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko in conversation with a16z General Partner Ali Yahya, recorded live at our CSX Crypto Startup Accelerator program earlier this year. Anatoly shares the origin story of Solana — from a late-night eureka moment to thousands of investor meetings and several near-de…