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The Pennock KnockdownEp. 37 Scaling Shopify Stores to $1M+ with Zahid from ConziaNikki sits down with Zahid, CEO of Conzia an eCommerce agency helping Shopify brands scale from their first $10K months to $1M+ in revenue.Zahid’s background is rooted in cloud computing, where he managed large enterprise accounts before burning out and leaving the corporate world entirely. His leap into entrepreneurship began with Amazon FBA, where he struggled for a year before a single product breakthrough changed everything. That win led him to build multiple brands, a software company, and ultimately Conzia, a 30-person global agency with operations across Miami, Berlin, and Asia. With experience launching thousands of...
2025-12-0926 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursRewriting the Rules of Online RetailHow Charles Nicholls Is Rewriting the Rules of Online Retail 🎯Thrilled to welcome Charles Nicholls, CEO of SimplicityDX, to the Conzia Podcast! Charles Nicholls is a seasoned founder and retail tech visionary who’s reshaping how brands approach eCommerce. In this episode, we dive into what he’s building at SimplicityDX—and how it’s changing the game for online retailers.If you care about the future of digital shopping and customer experience, don’t miss this conversation.
2025-08-1519 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursTransforming eCommerce with AI-powered Color Search🎙️ Two Brothers. One Mission. A Game-Changing App for Shopify.On the latest episode of the Conzia Podcast, I sat down with Bridger Hart and Carson Hart, co-founders of Hoppn, to explore how they’re transforming product discovery through AI-powered visual search.Their app—Infinite Color Search—lets customers find exactly what they want by simply selecting a color.No keywords. No filters. Just intuitive, human-centered shopping.✅ Building Hoppn as siblings✅ Pivoting from a marketplace to a focused SaaS product✅ Patenting a new method for co...
2025-08-0723 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursTransforming eCommerce with AI-powered Color Search🎙️ Two Brothers. One Mission. A Game-Changing App for Shopify.On the latest episode of the Conzia Podcast, I sat down with Bridger Hart and Carson Hart, co-founders of Hoppn, to explore how they’re transforming product discovery through AI-powered visual search.Their app—Infinite Color Search—lets customers find exactly what they want by simply selecting a color.No keywords. No filters. Just intuitive, human-centered shopping.✅ Building Hoppn as siblings✅ Pivoting from a marketplace to a focused SaaS product✅ Patenting a new method for color-based search✅ The grind of early-stage grow...
2025-08-0124 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursFrom MIT to Marketing Mastery: How Christie Calahan Helps Brands Win with No-Code AI🎙️ Cut 80% of Your Marketing Work with Smart AI Systems – Christie Calahan | Conzia PodcastIn this episode of the Conzia Podcast, we sit down with Christie Calahan—an AI-powered marketing expert who’s helped scale companies, led marketing at The New York Times, and guided a successful company exit.From mastering no-code AI at MIT to building intelligent workflows that cut marketing time by 80%, Christie shares real-world strategies that founders and marketers can apply today.✅ From agency life to NYT leadership✅ Learning machine learning & prompt engineering at MIT✅ Smart automation for eCommerce & B2B✅ Applyi...
2025-08-0122 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursEntrepreneurship: Not for the Faint-HeartedIn this episode of Magnetic Rise, host Cikizwa A. Vilakazi speaks with Zahid Muhammad, an entrepreneur who transitioned from a corporate job to building a successful e-commerce business. We are excited to share this episode here on Conzia Podcast, since Zahid tells his journey of overcoming burnout, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of building multiple income streams. He emphasizes the need for a mindset shift when moving from a 9-to-5 job to entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of self-trust, quick decision-making, and the necessity of enjoying the work you do to avoid burnout. Zahid also discusses strategies for...
2025-08-0125 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursHow a Full-Time Employee Turned His Side Hustle Into $370K in 12 MonthsWhat happens when a 9-to-5 employee partners with the right team and goes all in on dropshipping?In this episode, Zahid breaks down how one busy professional scaled his Shopify store to over $370,000 in just one year-while spending just 1-2 hours a week. From starting with a $1K ad budget to leveraging socials, we share real numbers, real strategies, and key takeaways for anyone dreaming of building a profitable online store.Learn how to start lean, pick winning products, and scale fast-without quitting your day job. Ready to make your side hustle your main hustle...
2025-04-0109 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursFrom 0 to $61K in 90 Days: How One 9-to-5er Turned His Shopify Store AroundStruggling to get your first sales on Shopify? You're not alone. Patrick, a full-time account manager with no marketing background, launched a store and hit a wall—until he partnered with Conzia.In this episode, Zahid breaks down exactly how they transformed Patrick’s underperforming store into a $61,000 revenue machine in just 90 days, using only Facebook and Instagram ads.We cover:Why most beginners fail to get traction (and how to fix it)The $1,000/month ad strategy that scaled profitablyWhat real success looks like in dropshipping
2025-04-0107 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursHow to Grow, Scale & Sell Your Business Ethically with Mark SapsfordThinking about selling your business—or just trying to scale to your first $1M in ARR? In this episode, Zahid Muhammad sits down with Mark Sapsford, co-founder of CapEQ and one of the most respected voices in mergers & acquisitions, to break down the real process behind growing and exiting a business the right way.Mark shares what makes a company sellable, the key traits of successful founders, why purpose and profit can-and should-coexist, and how CapEQ helps founders go from stuck to scalable, even if they’re only at $300K ARR.Whether you’re loo...
2025-04-0139 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursFrom Burnout to 4 Income Streams: How Zahid Built His Business Empire from ScratchTired of feeling stuck in your 9-to-5 and wondering if you could ever build your own business? In this episode, eCommerce growth expert Zahid Muhammad shares his journey from corporate burnout to building four successful income streams across Shopify, SaaS, coaching, and digital services.Zahid opens up about the mindset shift that changed everything, why taking imperfect action is better than waiting for the “right time,” and how you can start generating your first stream of income without quitting your job.If you’re dreaming of financial independence but don’t know where to start...
2025-04-0113 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursForget Perfection: How to Build Multiple Income Streams Without All the AnswersAre you stuck waiting to feel ready before starting your business? You're not alone—but the reality is, no successful entrepreneur starts with all the answers. In this candid Q&A, Zahid Muhammad, founder of Conzia and a self-made entrepreneur with four income streams, shares why consistency and action beat talent and perfection every time.Discover Zahid's secrets for overcoming fear, staying consistent, and building thriving businesses from scratch—without prior experience, connections, or investors. Hit play to learn how to confidently take your first steps and embrace discomfort on your journey to financial freedom!
2025-04-0110 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursOne Income = High Risk: How to Recession-Proof Your Life with Your Side HustleOne paycheck away from crisis? You're at risk if you have only one income source-especially in a recession.In this powerful Q&A, Shopify expert and 7-figure eCommerce strategist Zahid Muhammad joins Ashley to reveal exactly how to build multiple income streams using Shopify. You'll learn why diversifying income is critical, discover beginner-friendly eCommerce models, and get actionable steps to launch a profitable, recession-proof business.Don’t wait until it’s too late-press play and secure your financial future!
2025-04-0108 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursZero Connections, $1.6 Million: How One Founder Mastered Media AttentionMartin Andreas Schmidt didn't have powerful connections, but he had a story worth sharing. In this episode, discover how Martin leveraged social media communities and strategic storytelling to ignite media buzz around his environmentally friendly startup-ultimately raising $1.6 million. Learn exactly how to craft narratives that journalists can't ignore and transform media attention into your startup's greatest advantage.Tune in and uncover how to open doors once thought impossible-no powerful network needed!
2025-04-0122 min
The Conzia Podcast: Real Stories from Real EntrepreneursAI-Powered Growth: Scaling Your Business Smarter!We’re beyond excited to introduce our special guest, Jon Leland-a true pioneer in the media landscape with over 30 years of experience in marketing businesses and nonprofits through innovative media. As an AI Marketing Expert and Consultant, Jon Leland has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI tools with creative storytelling. He is also the founder of the Creativity Sandbox Community, a space dedicated to helping individuals unlock their creative potential and bring their ideas to life.What You’ll Learn:✅ The latest AI tools for business growth✅ How to use AI & video fo...
2025-04-0143 min