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The Shopify Growth ShowThe DTC Playbook for BFCM 2025 (Part 2): How Smart Brands Win Q4 Without Wrecking Q1 - The Shopify Growth Show (#21)Most brands focus on what works in November. Smart brands plan for what happens in January. In Part 2 of our Black Friday Growth Series, Jim Huffman shares the strategic lens every DTC operator should adopt before running another BFCM campaign.Following up on the tactical BFCM episode, Jim goes deeper — exploring the downstream effects of your Q4 strategy and how to win long-term. He covers what separates high-ROI brands from revenue-chasers, how to evaluate customer acquisition quality during peak season, and how to balance margin, brand, and lifetime value when everyone else is just trying to “make nois...
2025-11-0442 min
The Shopify Growth ShowThe Ultimate DTC Playbook for Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025 - The Shopify Growth Show (#20)Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t just about slapping on a discount. In this episode, Jim Huffman breaks down the offer-led strategies and conversion playbooks top DTC brands use to turn Q4 into their most profitable months - without relying on bloated budgets or ad spend.Originally aired as a guest appearance on the Ecwid eCommerce Show, Jim reveals the full GrowthHit playbook for building winning Black Friday/Cyber Monday campaigns. He dives deep into offer-led growth, conversion rate hacks, retention strategies, email tricks that actually work, and how to survive the Q1 hangover. Wh...
2025-10-2237 min
The Shopify Growth ShowWe Took Over a Shopify Brand - Here’s the Exact Plug & Play Growth Strategies - The Shopify Growth Show (#9)We bought a DTC brand. Now we’re putting it through the GrowthHit wringer. This is the actual strategy we’re using to scale Neat Apparel — and yes, we’re sharing everything.In this solo episode, Jim Huffman shares the full behind-the-scenes growth plan for Neat Apparel — a sweat-proof clothing brand recently acquired by GrowthHit. You’ll hear the exact tactics he’s using to revamp the site, increase AOV, build email flows, and tackle paid ads — all with a bootstrapped budget and a sharp eye on product-market fit.If you want a real-time blueprint for scaling a Sh...
2025-06-3018 min
The Shopify Growth ShowPerfect Your Positioning, Boost Your Online Sales - The Shopify Growth Show (#5)Your traffic isn’t the problem. Your ads aren’t broken. Your positioning is off. And that’s why you’re stuck.In this solo episode, Jim Huffman shares a live coaching session that breaks down how to actually fix brand positioning — using case studies from Neat Apparel, GrowthHit, and breakout brands like Rocket Money, Warby Parker, and Figma. You’ll learn how better positioning unlocks conversion rate gains, improves messaging, and becomes the foundation for scalable growth.This is the episode for Shopify founders ready to get serious about messaging, differentiation, and the real reasons cust...
2025-06-0324 min
The Shopify Growth ShowUGC Is Shopify’s Secret Weapon - The Shopify Growth Show (#4)What if the polished ads you spent thousands on were actually hurting your brand?In this episode, we explore how real, imperfect content is outperforming big-budget campaigns — and why most Shopify founders are still getting it wrong.Jim Huffman sits down with William Gasner, co-founder of Stack Influence, to unpack the real power behind UGC (user-generated content) and why it’s become a secret weapon for smart eCommerce brands. From influencer seeding to ad fatigue, they get brutally honest about what actually drives conversions in 2025 — and how founders can stop wasting money and start scaling with a...
2025-05-2727 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Make Ads That Convert (10+ Examples of High ROAS Ads) (#200)In this episode, Jim and Jordan dive deep into creating ads that convert. Starting from asset essentials, they discuss product photography, lifestyle images, and UGC videos. They emphasize the significance of understanding customer personas and value propositions before creating ads. The video covers frameworks for ad testing, the importance of visual variety, and features real-world case studies, including e-commerce and B2B examples.Tune in for insights and strategies to boost your ad performance. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEIntroduction and Agenda OverviewEssential Assets for Effective Ad CreativeFrameworks for Crafting Targeted AdsV...
2025-02-1936 minThe Shopify Growth Show11 AI Prompts and Tools to Supercharge Your Business Growth (#199)In this live session, Jim delves into the buzzword of the year: AI and its growth potential. We explore 11 AI prompts and tools designed to help businesses grow by working faster and smarter. Jim discusses strategic uses of custom GPTs, text and image generation, video creation, analytics, reporting, and website performance. We also share our experiences, both successes and roadblocks, in implementing these tools at our agency. Learn how these AI innovations can inspire and transform your business strategies, and discover practical steps to leverage AI effectively. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEIntroduction and...
2025-02-0625 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Scale Facebook Ads from $10/Day to $1,000/Day (#198)In this episode, Jim and Jordan dive deep into the essentials of scaling Facebook and Instagram ads effectively, from a budget of $10 a day to $1,000 a day. The discussion covers critical aspects such as product-market fit, optimizing your website for conversions, segmenting ad campaigns, the importance of creative content, and more. Jordan also shares insider tips on managing advertising expectations, understanding conversion events, and a disciplined approach to budget increment. Practical examples, such as a case study with the brand 'Neat', are provided to illustrate successful strategies and approaches. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODES...
2025-01-2240 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to 4x Traffic Without Wasting Money on Ads [LIVE EVENT](#195) In this episode, Jim shares a recent webinar he hosted about the critical importance of understanding traffic to achieve aggressive growth goals. Discover the difference between demand capture and demand creation based on your business's seasonality. In this episode Jim provides a step-by-step guide to determine if you have a traffic problem, strategies for diversifying your traffic sources, and methods to determine your customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and churn rate. Additionally, he offers practical examples for e-commerce and B2B companies, highlighting real-world applications and success stories. He introduces the concept of a growth calendar for p...
2024-12-1845 min
The Shopify Growth ShowAre AI searches serving up you or your competitors? Hack ChatGPT results with Mike Buckbee (#194)In this episode, Jim interviews Mike Buckbee, a software and SaaS entrepreneur, to discuss the impact of AI-driven search on SEO and paid search strategies. Mike explains how AI is becoming more dominant in search results, potentially affecting traditional SEO and PPC efforts. They delve into Mike’s latest project, Knowatoa, which helps companies understand their AI search ranking and make informed decisions to improve visibility in AI-driven searches. They also touch on the importance of content, sentiment analysis, and common mistakes companies make with AI data collection bots. Join them as they explore the evolving landscape of search an...
2024-12-1143 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Guarantee Your Website Conversions Will Go Up | LIVE EVENT (#193)In this episode, Jim shares a recent live talk prepared for the launch of the Growth Marketing Operating System—a framework for identifying and overcoming growth blockers. This talk focuses on increasing conversions and improving your conversion rate, tackling common issues such as poor lead generation and low e-commerce sales. Jim delves into strategies like creating urgency, developing activation offers, and using the right offer formula. He also shares examples from successful companies illustrate how they overcame conversion challenges and scaled their operations.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEIntroduction to Growth Marketing Operating SystemIdentifying Growth Bloc...
2024-11-1231 min
The Shopify Growth ShowProduct Led Growth Masterclass with Wes Bush (#192)Today Jim is joined by one of the original masterminds of the product led growth strategy, Wes Bush of Productled.com. Wes and Jim get incredibly tactical as they go through step by step on how to decide if product led growth is a good match for your company and how to implement if it is.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is Product Led Growth (PLG)Iconic Examples of Product Led GrowthEvaluating PLG for Your BusinessImplementing a Product Led StrategyIdentifying Your Ideal UserCrafting an Effective OfferAddressing Objections and Highlighting AdvantagesCrafting a Compelling OfferFrictionless Onboarding St...
2024-10-3045 min
The Shopify Growth ShowPerfect Your Positioning, Boost Your Online Sales [LIVE EVENT] (#191)This week, Jim shares an excerpt from a recent live coaching event where he demonstrated how to unblock growth through better and more effective positioning tactics. Jim gets tactical and draws from real life examples through case studies and a look inside Neat Apparel and Growth Hit. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUnderstanding PositioningEvaluationEffective frameworksCrafting your pitchTargeting different personasConversion rate optimizationCase Studies: Rocket Money, Warby Parker, Figma, Spanx, etc.Real-world application with Neat and GrowthHit Resources:Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy:Star...
2024-10-1726 min
The Shopify Growth ShowDavid Sacks - If Your Startup Was a Political Movement | Iconic Read (#190)Jim and Yonathan break down another Iconic piece of writing as they talk about David Sacks Substack article titled Your Startup is a Movement. They go over the main points and discuss what they agree and disagree with as well as contextualizing some of the ideas for new startup founders.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEMarketing a Movement13 Steps definedFavorite QuotesAttacking the status quoPunching Up not DownWhat makes this iconicWho should read thisResources:Your Startup is a MovementDavid SacksGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional epis...
2024-10-0325 min
The Shopify Growth ShowThe Black Friday / Cyber Monday Playbook for 2024 (#189)Jim is joined by Jordan Summers during a Linkedin live stream where they discuss tactics and strategies for navigating the holiday season, including the all important Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They get tactical with strategies for companies at different stages of growth and provide a blueprint on how to make it through and meeting your goals.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe importance of black Friday and cyber mondayShould Your Business Compete?Holiday Season strategiesBalancing discounts and marginsMaximizing customer engagementSetting goalsCrafting Effective OffersUnderstanding Ad Spend and CPMsScaling ad campaigns effectivelyAd creative strategiesLanding pages and we...
2024-09-2544 min
The Shopify Growth ShowWait, Did AI Just Put My Agency Out of Business . . . (#188)In this episode, Yonathan and Jim discuss the urgency of adopting AI in their agency to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market, and discuss the essential tools businesses need to succeed in the future.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe Urgency of AI AdoptionInsights from AI ExpertsImpact of AI on Business ModelsBalancing Strategy and ExecutionImplementing AI in Our WorkflowExploring AI Tools and ApplicationsBuilding a Data-Driven FutureIntegrating AI into Daily RoutinesTeam Collaboration and AI Resources:AI-First BookGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy:Start...
2024-09-1724 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Unblock Your Growth [MY LIVE TALK] (#187)In this episode, Jim shares a recent LinkedIn Live presentation he gave explaining tactics and advice on how to unblock growth for any business regardless of size. Jim gets into specifics using examples from best-in-class businesses as well a peek behind the curtain at what's happening in Growth Hit and Neat Apparel.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUnderstanding the “stuck” phaseWhat season are you inIdentifying blockersEffective positioningOvercoming conversion issuesCustomer Acquisition strategiesActivation techniquesHow to make an offerTrafficGrowth calendarsResources:WATCH the Video HEREGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additi...
2024-09-0553 min
The Shopify Growth ShowUsing Comedy to Hit 250M People & The 5 Rules of Humor When Advertising | Kleier Brothers (#186)On this episode, Jim is joined by Ryan and Sean Kleier, two comedians who have taken their successes in show business and translated them into the world of marketing. They get tactical on how you can incorporate the art and science of comedy to improve your marketing campaigns.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEImportance of authenticityCreative processPackaging and executionTweakingA/B testingPitfalls of data relianceThe value of bombingComedy and brandingThe business of creativityRecognitionViralityResources:https://www.kleierbrothers.com/ Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might...
2024-08-2743 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Hit 7-Figures with One Killer Community and E-Products | Bossbabe (#185)This week, Jim is joined by Natalie Ellis of Bossbabe to talk about how to grow an engaged community in 2023. Things get tactical as Natalie discusses the importance of focus and developing content systems. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEFocusing on one channel: Youtube, Email, or PodcastThe value of quality contentCommunity building tacticsThe difference between audience and community Content MachinesPersonal growth and evolutionResources:BossbabeGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Comp...
2024-08-2238 min
The Shopify Growth ShowGrow, Sell, or Cashflow Your Business from a Guy with a 9-Figure Exit | Dominic Rubino (#184)Jim talks with Dominic Rubino who has bootstrapped multiple businesses to successful exits including a 9 figure exit. Dominic talks about the scalability of trades businesses and gets tactical on his sales and hiring. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEBootstrapping storiesTeam building, hiring strategiesNiching downGrowth, Sale, or CashflowMastering SalesTraining your teamResources:ProfitToolBelt.comCabinetMakerProfitSystem.com10XBLT.comGrowth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a...
2024-08-1340 min
The Shopify Growth ShowThe First 90 Days of Being a CMO (#183)Jim shares a fantastic LinkedIn Live conversation with Growth Hit's head of growth, Jordan Summers. They dive into a very tactical discussion about How to succeed (not get fired) as a newly hired Head of growth for a business, brand, or startup.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe first 90 daysStarting StrongQuick wins vs long term goalsMistakes to avoidBuilding trustDefining KPI’sMarketing and salesBusiness health vs growth KPIBuilding a teamDeploying frameworksQualitative vs quantitative researchNon-linear leapsResources:Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterAdditional episo...
2024-08-0748 min
The Shopify Growth ShowYou Can Do Hard Things - A letter to my 2 daughters (and Founders) (#182)This week, Jim shares his insights from his experience being a Dad and teaching his kids important life lessons.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEParenting resilienceResilience in businessGrowth vs fixed mindset10x thinkingAsking the right questionsLeveraging coaches and mentorsResources:Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, tou...
2024-07-3014 min
The Shopify Growth ShowLiquid Mind: A Growth Framework for Scaling Your Business to 9-Figures | Will Hughes (#180)This week, Jim is joined by Will Hughes as he shares his unique framework for encouraging creative thinking and solutions for entrepreneurs.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODECreating liquid mindHarnessing frameworksBreaking thought patternsUsing another perspectiveExposure to different ways of thinkingCopy cultureOxford frameworkSpecific applications Resources:Liquid Mind WebsiteWill HughesGrowthHitJim's LinkedInJim Huffman websiteJim's Twitter Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and...
2024-07-1158 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Double Your Business in 10 Minutes | A Scaling Framework (#179)This week, Jim shares a framework for how to 2x your business in 10 minutes and gets tactical with 9 tools to implement today. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEDouble your business in 10 minutesComfort Work TrapLeverage and Naval9 Tools to 2x your businessCase study: Neat ApparelCase Study: GrowthHitUpcoming tools Resources:Growth Marketing OS (Operating System) GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met...
2024-07-0219 min
The Shopify Growth ShowThe Sold-Out Playbook: How Our Brand (Neat) Sold-Out in 30 Days (#178)This week, Jim shares a talk he gave on a unique but enviable problem his business has developed: selling out of all their product. Jim gets tactical on exactly how to get to this point and what to do once you've arrived.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe problemFive point system Validating your readinessCrafting a unique propositionCreating an irresistible offerBuilding an effective websiteMaximizing ad spendGrowth ModelsPre and Post Launch strategiesGrowth calendarSpecial OfferResources:GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterThe Sold-Out PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)
2024-06-2636 min
The Shopify Growth ShowMy Interview About AI Tools, 4 Hour Workweek, EOS, and How We Market GrowthHit (#177)This week Jim is featured on the What Are You Made Of? Podcast. Jim shares his experiences in identifying and leveraging byproducts of existing business models and the potential pitfalls of shiny object syndrome among founders.Resources:GrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's LinkedinJim's TwitterAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're...
2024-06-1833 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Grow Your Startup (MY KEYNOTE) (#169)This week we get to be a fly on the wall for one of Jim's recent talks at the iconic startup accelerator Techstars. Jim talks nitty gritty tactics about customer personas, best in class case studies, and funnel strategies before answering some specific questions from new startup owners. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETechStars growth tacticsCustomer personasBest in class case studies for funnelsStrategies and tacticsBeing a market of oneSuccess storiesUndervalued vs over valued tactics for small startupsOffers advice Resources:Join My Newsletter hereJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHit Additional episodes you...
2024-04-1754 minThe Shopify Growth ShowSam Altman's 17 Business Hacks & Taking on Techstars Seattle (#165)This week, Jim and Yonathan break down one of the word-for-word best blog posts on the internet, Sam Altman's "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me." Jim and Yonathan pick out some of their favorite points before exploring potentially huge opportunities for both of them in the near future. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEValue for seconds readWho is Sam AltmanOptimism and ObsessionIncentivesConcise communicationSuperstar ImpactOpportunity VehicleOutcomes over processes Resources:What I Wish Someone Had Told MeJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy...
2024-03-1339 min
The Shopify Growth ShowOur 2024 DTC Strategy for Neat Apparel (Don't tell anyone!) (#164)This week, Jim gives an update on the marketing plan for his new apparel brand Neat, and does a deep dive into the strategy and tactics you need to use to launch an e-commerce product. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEJim’s trip to New YorkHow to optimize conversion rate Automation flowsBundling and UpsellAd spend breakdownSEOUnderstanding the seasonality of your brand Resources:Neat WebsiteJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#4...
2024-02-2720 min
The Shopify Growth ShowAtomic Habits by James Clear - Iconic Reads (#162)This week, Jim and Yonathan breakdown an essential read for anyone trying to improve or change their habits to create greater outcomes in their personal or professional lives. James Clear's Atomic Habits is a best selling book and a personal favorite for Jim and Yonathan. They distill the book into clear takeaways.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEAtomic HabitsAuthor factsWhat’s different about this bookTakeawaysGoal settingDesigning your environment Habit StackingResources:Atomic HabitsJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan...
2024-01-3036 min
The Shopify Growth ShowMy Meeting with Billionaire Andrew Wilkinson (and How I Might Have Blown It) (#161)This week, Jim and two fellow Entrepreneurs sit down to break down a once in a lifetime meeting with billionaire entrepreneur Andrew Wilkinson. They share stories and takeaways from the meeting including possibly one of the biggest missed chances of Jim's life. They round out the show by brainstorming half-baked ideas.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEShooting your shotHow to approach successful peopleMeeting Andrew WilkinsonWho won the meetingJim missed a golden opportunityInsights and takeawaysHalf baked ideas Resources:Tiny Andrew's TwitterJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you m...
2024-01-2559 min
The Shopify Growth ShowStartup Predictions, Elon's X Strategy, Meta's Flop, and More with Angel Investor Nataraj Sindam (#150)Today, Jim is joined by Nataraj Sindam who has spent his entire career learning the ins and outs of the tech industry. He and Jim analyze some of the overlooked trends happening in tech today and give some hot takes on some of the world's biggest companies. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEDifferent paths into tech entrepreneurshipElon’s X strategy Amazon’s Alexa problemAmazon AdsPredictions: RivianFood as healthcareVC trendsResources:https://above-average.beehiiv.com/thestartupproject.io Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup I...
2023-10-1748 min
The Shopify Growth ShowLaunching 10 Startups in 6 Weeks with 3-Time Founder, Craig Swanson (#147)This week, Jim is joined once again by Craig Swanson. Craig recently sold all of his businesses and has been on a quest to build his next successful. To do this, he spent six weeks and in that time created ten businesses. Craig shares everything he learned from this incredible entrepreneurial exercise. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe need to build a businessCreating 10 products in 6 weeksThe benefit of building in publicReview PulseContent CoachHow to validateVC or bootstrap?B2B or B2C Resources:Craig StartupEpisode #61 with Craig SwansonJim's NewsletterGrowthHitJim Huffman websiteJim's Twi...
2023-09-2651 min
The Shopify Growth ShowA Personal Update on My Business & 7 Growth Frameworks I Use in 2023 (#134)This week, Jim gives an update on the 3M dollar challenge before doing a deep dive on the state-of-play in growth. Jim shares 7 brand new frameworks he's discovered over the past year during a turbulent time for growth agencies. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe state of GrowthHitThe state of the $3M dollar challengeThe problems and successes of One Day DesignDeep dive in GrowthHitHow to hire an executive teamThe pivot towards marketingNew frameworks: delegate, coaching, AI, leverage, scale, pick up the pace, go biggerMarketing moments Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookA...
2023-06-2724 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow this Growth Agency Went from 0 to 75 People & What Makes a Great DTC Brand (#125)This week, Jim talks with the founders of Dark Room to talk shop about the nuances of running a growth agency amid changing trends in the digital media space. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEPartner StoryDigital Marketing space evoluttionGrowing a 70 person agencyHow to hire creativesHow to find high growth businessesHow is Jim growing businessesResources:DarkroomJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I...
2023-04-2453 minThe Shopify Growth ShowThe $3M Challenge, 5 Startup Ideas, & the "Unreasonable Management" Philosophy(#122)This week, Jim is joined again by Yonathan to give an update on the $3m challenge as it approaches the one year mark. The pair discuss hiring a new operator and trying out an approach called unreasonable management as well as looking at the prospect of acquiring new businesses in the future. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUpdate on The $3M ChallengeUnreasonable ManagementOut Investment Thesis 5 startups that caught our attention Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry...
2023-04-0330 min
The Shopify Growth ShowFrom Making $5.5M in the MLB to Founder & Financial Planner with Jacob Turner (#121)This week, Jim is joined by former MLB pitcher and Entrepreneur Jacob Turner, who shares his Journey from no. 1 draft pick to financial advisor to the athletes and entrepreneurs. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWelcome to the big leaguesSetting a budget from a huge paydaySimilarities between entrepreneurship and professional sportsWhat’s wrong with wealth management Financial advice for entrepreneursHow much should you put back into the businessShortening the trust curve Resources:Jacob Turner Twitter JL Strategic WealthJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by...
2023-03-2745 min
The Shopify Growth ShowLiquid Mind: Scaling to $100M with Frameworks for Innovative Thinking by Will Hughes (#120)This week, Jim is joined by Will Hughes as he shares his unique framework for encouraging creative thinking and solutions for entrepreneurs. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODECreating liquid mindHarnessing frameworksBreaking thought patternsUsing another perspectiveExposure to different ways of thinkingCopy cultureOxford frameworkSpecific applications Resources:Liquid Mind WebsiteWill HughesJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less...
2023-03-2058 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Make Millions with Newsletters from the "Newsletter Growth Guy" | Matt McGarry (#119)This week, Jim is joined by the the newsletter guy Matt McGarry, who's helped grow newsletters like Milk Road, The Hustle, and Ben's Bytes. Matt shares amazing tactical info on how to grow subscriber numbers and make money from a newsletter.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE Charging for a meetingMaking money from a newsletterPricing FrameworksContent market fitNewsletter frameworksGetting your first 1kMonetizing Working with The Hustle, Milk Road, and Ben’s BytesResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookMatt's newsletterMatt TwitterMatt's AgencyAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham...
2023-03-1352 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Get Your First 1000 Customers with the KickOff Labs CEO, Josh Ledgard (#118)This week, Jim is joined by Josh Ledgard of Kickoff Labs as they chat about validating startup ideas, being your own angel investor, and scrappy growth tactics to get you to your first 1000 customers. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODELearning while being paidIdentifying the inflection pointValidating startup ideasGetting the first 100 customersScrappy growth after the first 100 customersAngel funding yourselfManaging a lean teamFighting feature bloatTactics working right nowPricing strategiesNavigating the visionResources:KickoffLabsJosh Ledgard BlogJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookSponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore st...
2023-03-0655 min
The Shopify Growth ShowMaking $2.3M With 4 Employees and (Only) 1 Meeting a Week | Tommy Griffith Pt 2 (#117)This week we hear the the second part of Jim's conversation with Tommy Griffith co-founder of ClickMinded. Tommy shares his insights into the importance of simplicity, and explains why simple is not the same as easy.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEBest new growth leversSimplicity: Don’t be a midwitSimple is not easySunk Cost FallacyBeing aggressively intentional with your technology/attentionFishing parableResources:Tommy's Blog post: Incredibly Difficult and Pointlessly ComplicatedClickmindedJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookSponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80...
2023-02-2746 min
The Shopify Growth ShowTommy Griffith Pt 1: Why Founders Should Get Out of the Way (#116)This week, Jim is joined by Tommy Griffith CEO of Clickminded for the first of a two part conversation. In part 1 Jim and Tommy chat about building in public, inflection points, and how and when to get out of the way as a founder.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETech course creationBuilding in PublicInflection pointsFounders getting out of the wayMistakes Resources:Tommy's Blog post: Incredibly Difficult and Pointlessly ComplicatedClickmindedJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry...
2023-02-2132 min
The Shopify Growth ShowA Fan Interviews Jim about Growth, Startups, Failing, & Launching a Fake Brand (#115)This week, the script gets flipped as longtime fan and fellow growth tactician Maja Voje joins the pod to grill Jim about projects past and future.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGetting into growthEarly projects and successesProduct positioningFavorite frameworksHypothetical growth gamesSponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80% less than EU or US-based equivalentsResources:Maja VojeGrowth LabJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Boo...
2023-02-1356 minThe Shopify Growth Show15 Startup Ideas Around Death, SMS, Ecommerce, & Disrupting Financial Advisors (#114)Yonathan joins again to dissect lessons from some amazing startups before Jim shares a handful of business opportunities that could be successful today.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEJim gets big timed3 Good reads15 startup ideasCross-pollinating news lettersThe benefit of owning a category – deathThe advantages of being nimbleMirrors are foreverGrowing to 9 figures without raising moneySMS growthNiche marketplacesNovel betting app for speculatorsMobile EV charging as a serviceNo fee financial advising Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Remotely Talents. Hire ridiculously talented offshore staff that cost 40%-80% less than EU or US-based equivalentsResou...
2023-02-0641 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow 1 Failure Uncovered a SaaS Success Story with Cory McKane (#113)This week, Jim is joined by Cory McKane, founder of WeStrive, a fitness app that is exploding in popularity right now. Cory talks about how his most valuable experience came from an epic failure along with tips and tricks about SAAS growth and pricing.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStrategic beer pongHacks for local eventsStarting with failureTurning down a great offerBalancing development and launchCold outreach tipsThe upside of enterprise Pricing tipsResources:We StriveCory McKaneJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul...
2023-01-3046 minThe Shopify Growth ShowMy Talk at Techstars - How to Grow a Startup in 2023 (#112)This week we get to be a fly on the wall for one of Jim's recent zoom presentations with Techstars. Jim talks nitty gritty tactics about customer personas, best in class case studies, and funnel strategies before answering some specific questions from new startup owners. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETechStars growth tacticsCustomer personasBest in class case studies for funnelsStrategies and tacticsBeing a market of oneSuccess storiesUndervalued vs over valued tactics for small startupsOffers advice Resources:Join My Newsletter hereJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you...
2023-01-2354 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow this CMO Scaled from $30M to $2B (#110)This week Jim is joined by Rob Sobers the amazing growth expert who helped grow a company from under 30M in sales to 500M in just a few years. They get very tactical and dig into the nitty gritty about how to achieve rapid and sustainable growth.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe value of hard technical skills in growthGrowth at 30M ARRUtilizing Channel PartnersFiguring it out vs Scaling it upDemand capture vs demand creationGrowth at 100M ARRContent Marketing Resources:Rob Sobers TwitterJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook
2023-01-0958 minThe Shopify Growth ShowRevisiting How To Be Successful By Sam Altman (#109)We revisit a classic episode where Jim and Yonathan bring back the popular segment, Iconic Reads, and break down Sam Altman's seminal 2019 blog post "How to be Successful." TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE· Compounding yourself· The importance of original thinking· Don’t be afraid to fail: You only need to score once to win· Getting rich by owning things· Why you might not always need to be a “force of nature”Resources:· Sam Altman Blog Post· Jim Huffman website· Jim's...
2023-01-0228 min
The Shopify Growth ShowCrafting a Professional Identity with Tucker Max (#108)This week, Jim is joined by the best selling Author and entrepreneur Tucker Max for a short but insightful conversation about crafting your identity and starting a business. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGetting started through failureThe golden days of emailKeeping your identity separate from your professionThe origins of ScribdKnowing your role Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Marke...
2022-12-2624 minThe Shopify Growth Show2022 Business Review: 10 Highs & Lows from this Year (#106)Jim is joined by Yonathan and the two go over what has been and incredibly interesting yet positive year both in terms of business and personal goals.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEDoubling sales & employeesLaunching EOSLayoffsInvesting in brand and anew websiteOur TikTok experiment hit 1M viewsCreating culturePersonal changesEating one meal a dayDopamine detoxThe 6am clubBeing a girl dadResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met...
2022-12-1244 min
The Shopify Growth ShowWhy You Should Build a Community and How April MacLean Scaled The Trends Community (#104)This week, Jim is joined by the community guru and CEO of Wondry April MacLean to have an amazing conversation about the value and tactics involved in building communities for businesses and brands.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhen and why to build communityWhere and how to start building (tips and tricks)Components of communityProgramming and ritualGood vs Great CommunitiesCommunity ManagersThe importance of community goalAgency LifeResources:WondryHow to Launch a community in 60 DaysJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjo...
2022-11-2844 minThe Shopify Growth ShowHow I Started GrowthHit, How We're Building Startups, & My Interview on Rising Tide (#103)This week, Jim is featured on the Rising Tide podcast hosted by Kevin Prewett. They chat about starting and developing Growth Hit as well as the various projects from the startup studio.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStarting a growth agencyAttracting talent Idea creationTime Management Identifying macro trendsAI endgameHalf-baked ideas Resources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learne...
2022-11-2141 minThe Shopify Growth ShowHow We Got 1M TikTok Views, Top Marketing Stunts & The $3M Challenge Update (#102)Jim is joined by Yonathan for the monthly update on the $3M Challenge, insight on getting 1M TikTok Views, and an overview of some of the best Marketing Stunts in recent history.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEOne day design hitting 100kThe three customer personas: David HalpernInformed customerAfflictedOblivious customerGetting a million views on Tik TokBrands that are killing itMarketing StuntsIs Jim too nice?Resources:Derek Halpern VideoOur TikTok Video with 1M ViewsJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Na...
2022-11-1440 min
The Shopify Growth ShowA Startup That's Disrupting the $16B Funeral Industry: Micah Truman (#101)This week, Jim has an amazing conversation with Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home, a company that is revolutionizing the funeral home industry with the creation of a new category of service called "terramation." Micah shares his amazing journey and what he's learned from entering the business as an outsider and finding value in the human interactions he has with his new clients. Micah has achieved great business success as he continues to ensure meaningful impact Return Home has on the planet and the people who live on it. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODET...
2022-11-0753 min
The Shopify Growth ShowVC Secrets with Jenny Fielding (#97)This week Jim is joined by the Jenny Fielding, a general partner at The Fund with an incredible amount of experience in startup acceleration and venture capital. Jenny shares her amazing journey and gets into the nitty gritty of being a successful VC and how to attract funding as a startup. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe journey to VCThe advantage law school gives in businessStarting a corporate accelerator in EuropePros and cons to startup studiosHow do you define gritGenesis of The FundTips to getting VC attentionFundraising in a cold marketThe upside of a market res...
2022-10-1044 min
The Shopify Growth ShowFrom Free Work to Global Productized Service & Making the Perfect Video Ad: Nick Lange (#96)This week, Jim chats with Nick Lange, CEO of Everpost. Nick shares his journey from making wedding videos to pay his way through college to eventually working with the largest brands in the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStarting a media careerFinding your own path in businessWorking for free to establish a portfolioRolling thunder approachTips for cold emailsHow to attract agencies for a production companyPivoting from custom projects to productized serviceDeep dive into a video production serviceTips for good video contentResources:EverpostEggs TyroneJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional ep...
2022-10-0344 minThe Shopify Growth ShowAdam Weiler on Building a 100+ Person Agency and "F* You" Money vs. "No thank you" money (#95)Jim is joined by his good friend and EO forum mate, Adam Weiler. Adam shares some amazing insights from successes and mistakes he's made during his time as an agency and SaaS owner. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEMicro Conf takeawaysShooting your shotStarting an agency from scratchThe power of making mistakes Finding and convincing the key personMerging experience with existing cultureAgency >> SAASProductivity hack (kids)Resources:Adam Weiler on TwitterSunken StoneJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bo...
2022-09-2655 min
The Shopify Growth ShowA Productized Service Roundtable with 5 CEOs (#94)Jim is joined by 4 impressive thought leaders in the productized services space to really break down and demystify this lucrative business sector. Members of the roundtable include John Doherty, CEO of Editor Ninja: Sam Shepler, CEO of Testimonial Hero: Karl L Hughes, CEO of Draft Dev: and Joel Klettke, CEO of CaseStudyBuddy. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is a productized serviceHow far should you niche downWait, how do you pronounce niche?How do determine when to expand the nicheHow to price services outShould you be flexible with your service?Training sales teamsHow to get bu...
2022-09-191h 01The Shopify Growth ShowStartup Growing Pains, The Perfect Ad, and Half-Baked Startup Ideas (#93)Yonathan joins Jim to talk about startup growing pains, Jim shares and amazing encounter with a grungy but expert salesman, and they endeavor to find the perfect ad.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEGrowing painsVisualizing the finish lineMaker’s schedule vs manager scheduleLeaning on frameworksGetting honest feedbackDamn Good MarketingNiche FreelancingTrend of small business acquisitionThe perfect sales pitchThe perfect AdResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookOne Day DesignAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Marke...
2022-09-1240 minThe Shopify Growth ShowHow We Run Multiple Companies at Once (#92)This week, Jim is featured on the Do You Even Hustle? podcast. Jim shares how he launched 3 companies with the goal of getting them to $1 million each, and the lessons he has learnt along the way!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEStrengths WeaknessesImportance of product in todays marketBootstrapping tacticsThe importance of a good hireFiring yourselfNitty gritty social growth tactics (facebook ads)Resources: Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a...
2022-09-0636 minThe Shopify Growth Show10+ Startup Ideas, Hitting $30k with One Day Design & The $3M Challenge Update (#90)Jim and Yonathan give an update on the $3M challenge and discuss what to do with blunt feedback before getting into some Half Baked startup ideas.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUpdate on One Day DesignDealing with harsh feedbackFinding ideal customers10+ Half Backed startup ideasYeti's magic moment Slack & Stripe App IdeasBillionaire Creators Resources:Jim Huffman websiteOne Day DesignJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My B...
2022-08-2240 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow Tim Stoddart Owns 15+ Companies that Run on Autopilot (#89)Jim is joined by the incredible Tim Stoddart, agency owner and SEO master, who turned a practice of writing to maintain his sobriety into a multi-million dollar empire. Tim shares strategic and inspirational insights he's acquired on his unique journey through entrepreneurship.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe power of writingHabits that add upThe secret of disciplineThe key to viral writingAgency life hacksUnderstanding partner’s super powersDiversifying revenue streamsResources:Tim StoddartTim's Twitter Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)...
2022-08-1551 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow Privy launched, pivoted, and sold for millions with Ben Jabbawy (#88)Jim is joined by Ben Jabbawy, Founder and CEO of Privy. They deep dive into the nuts and bolts of how to start and run a Saas company and how you can use things like a lack of funding to your advantage with the correct mindset.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEEarly days of a startupImpressions after selling your companyThe founder cheat codeRaising a million dollars Pivot mind setUsing a lack of funds strategically (annual subscriptions)The advantage of small teamsPricing strategyImpact of a CEO coachThe keys to great saasExciting trends Resources:PrivyEcommerce Marketing Sch...
2022-08-0846 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow to Build a 100 Person Agency From Scratch with Ross Hudgens (#87)Jim is joined by Ross Hudgens, founder of Siege Media. Ross shares the nitty gritty details about starting and growing an agency from a one man operation to a business with over 100 employees.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEBuilding an agency from nothingSpending big on a websiteFiring yourselfGoing from 10 people to 100How to stay focused on the long gameLifestyle DesignHiring Up-and-comers vs the been-there-done-thatPricing specificsResources:Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbookhttps://www.winwithoutpitching.com/books/https://www.siegemedia.com/https://twitter.com/RossHudgens Additional episodes you might enjoy:
2022-08-0145 min
The Shopify Growth ShowRunning Two Businesses While Working 4 Days a Week with John Doherty (#86)Jim is joined by John Doherty, an Entrepreneur who runs two successful businesses while only working 4 days a week. They chat about building a two sided business and how to stay happy while running multiple businesses. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETurning your side hustle into a businessGoing from $80 to $5000 in three monthsRevenue model for lead agency (sales pipeline as a service)Subscription vs pay per leadBuilding a two sided businessCheat CodesActing on the ideas that get stuckHow to set pricingThe benefit of niching downRunning two companies working 4 daysExecutive coaches and executive assistants Resources:E...
2022-07-2557 min
The Shopify Growth Show$40M in 4 Years Building the Apple Store of Cannabis with Meg Sanders (#85)Jim is joined by Canna Provisions Co-founder Meg Sanders and they chat about how she has been able to create $40M business without traditional marketing channels and operating with a highly regulated product.OPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEProcess of starting a business in a pandemicSwitching tracks from consulting to operationsCannabis as a retail business – Location is hugeCreating a different way to transactHow to market in regulated markets: Earned media and SEOThe challenges of cannabisResources:Canna ProvisionsJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Idea...
2022-07-1849 min
The Shopify Growth ShowBill Gurley on Running Down Your Dream #IconicReads (#84)Jim and Yonathan explore another Iconic Read (or in this case watch) as they break down Bill Gurley's filmed speech titled Running Down a Dream.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWho is Bill GurleyBeing the most knowledgeable vs being the smartestFinding your passion and honing your craftBobby Knight – Finding MentorsBob Dylan – Being in the epicenterDanny Meyer – Taking NotesSam Hinkie – Focus and ConvictionKatrina Lake – Being a talent magnet Creating 10x peer groupsResources:Running Down a DreamAbove the CrowdJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Idea...
2022-07-1132 minThe Shopify Growth ShowValidating Startup Ideas, Startup Studios, & Building in Public (#83)This week, things shake up a bit as Jim is interviewed by Danny Greene of the Top Brand Builders podcast. Jim shares his journey as a founder before getting into the specifics of how to start a business.Resources:The Top Brand BuildersJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)...
2022-07-0544 min
The Shopify Growth ShowBuilding BeardBrand From Scratch with Eric Bandholz (#82)Jim is joined by Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz. Eric shares how he started a successful brand featured on Shark Tank with zero funding on core values such as freedom and hunger. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEThe seeds of a founderWhy school can hold you backCommunity led growthGetting from Zero to OneUsing RedditGetting on Shark TankThe gift of bootstrappingDiversifying products Building a network Resources:Ecommerce ConversationsBeardBrandJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan...
2022-06-2745 min
The Shopify Growth ShowHow this Private Equity Analyst Acquired Dr. Snip with $0: Shrikesh Majithia (#81)Jim is joined by Shrikesh Majithia, the CEO of Dr. Snip, one of the largest providers of vasectomies in the United States. Shrikesh shares how he successfully transitioned from accounting to entrepreneurship and started his own investment fund.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEWhat is Dr. Snip?Looking at short term vs long term motivationBuy-side private equityStarting your own fundTranslating your existing skills to entrepreneurshipThe link between entrepreneurship and spiritualityHow to win an endurance race in businessResources:Dr SnipJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enj...
2022-06-2039 min
The Shopify Growth ShowWhat is Blitzscaling and When to Do It with Chris Yeh (#80)Jim is joined by Chris Yeh and they dive deep on how and when to implement blitz scaling to your business. They deep dive on specifics as well as exploring work design to help retain talent.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODETips for public speakingObservations of the writing processHow to think big without too much riskWhat is blitzscalingHow to incorporate blitzscaling into your companyExamples of blitzscalingMerits of leveraging product to scale businessWork design – Employee retentionResources:Chris YehBlitzscalingJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by P...
2022-06-1348 minThe Shopify Growth ShowMy Ice Bath Experience and We Share the May Numbers on the $3M Challenge (#79)Jim is joined again by Yonathan to discuss some highs and lows as the team continues to pursue the $3M dollar challenge. Jim also reveals how he might accidentally become Tik-Tok famous on a California beach for all the wrong reasons!TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODEUpdate on $3m challengeHitting 5 figures with One Day DesignCustomizing pricing and packagingHow to put the foot on the gas Identifying bottom-up communitiesSupply troubles for Handsome ChaosTurning obstacle into opportunityWim Hof thoughtsResources:One Day Design Jim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you m...
2022-06-0629 min
The Shopify Growth ShowStarting a Launchpad Business with Sam Shepler (#78)Jim is joined by Sam Shepler the CEO of TestimonialHero. Sam and Jim chat about Launchpad businesses and discuss how and why entrepreneurs should seriously consider creating one instead of shooting for the moon right away.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE The benefits of an agency for quick money Strategically targeting larger partners for a growing business Specifics on how to sell your business How to scale a productized service Niching your strengths Best Practices for cold outreach Launchpad business vs Lifestyle business Resources:Sam SheplerTestimonial HeroProductize and ScaleJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGro...
2022-05-3042 min