Company

  • How Bushbalm Developed Skincare for Down There and Everywhere

    Bushbalm’s 8-figure success and its array of “skincare for everywhere” products have come a long way since its ideation moment. In this episode of our Bushbalm miniseries, David Gaylord shares the origin story of the brand's first product, with insights on formulation, package design, and scaling production. Learn how Bushbalm found production partners and worked through its production challenges to land deals with major retailers.
  • How This Gender-Defying Clothing Company is Tailoring its Operations

    When Kelly and Laura Moffat were looking for clothes for their wedding, they were faced with a mutual frustration for the options. The styles in the women’s section didn’t feel right and menswear options didn’t fit right. The shopping experience inspired Kelly and Laura to launch Kirrin Finch, a gender-defying fashion label that's focused on using sustainable and natural fabrics. In this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Kelly and Laura about becoming accidental designers and how working through the pandemic challenged them to grow in new ways.

  • How Bushbalm Grew From a $900 Side Hustle Into an 8-Figure Business

    Bushbalm is on track to make over $10 Million in sales this year—an impressive feat for a brand that started as a $900 side hustle. In Shopify’s first-ever miniseries, David Gaylord, CEO of Bushbalm and Shopify’s Entrepreneur In Residence, shares his journey of building a successful skincare company. We dig deep into all areas of the business like marketing, finances, product development, and everything in between. Check out the first episode where Shopify’s COO Toby Shannan chats with David about all the lessons he’s learned along the way.
  • This Seafood Company Scaled 6X While Solving Logistical Obstacles

    From the coast of Maine to kitchens all across America, Mark Murrell and the Get Maine Lobster team have been shipping fresh lobsters and seafood for over a decade. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Mark shares his methods for shipping live seafood, managing exponential growth through logistical hurdles, and using content to build relationships with customers.
  • Break One Rule and Break It Hard: Disrupting the Soda Industry with a Healthy Spin

    The Olipop foundersBen Goodwin and David Lester used innovative product development, the power of science, and the emotional significance of nostalgia to create Olipop.

  • How an Eco-Friendly Laundry Brand Eliminated Big Retail From Their Business Model

    Founder of Dropps, Jonathan Propper

    Jonathan Propper built Dropps over the last three decades with the resolve to create a better laundry detergent for both people and the planet. From selling in brick and mortar clothing shops to leveraging TikTok for customer education, Jonathan shares what he’s learned about how to scale, market, and develop a product that sells.

  • Finding Sweet Success with Sugar Free Beverages

    Cristina Ros Blankfein and Jennifer Ross founders of Swoon

    One fateful dinner party led Cristina Ros Blankfein and Jennifer Ross to ideate the zero sugar beverage products behind Swoon. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Cristina shares with us their approach to finding and working with flavor scientists, manufacturers, and trade shows.

  • The Secret Recipe to Scale a DTC French Bakery

    Yami and Anthony Rosemond, founders of Pastreez

    In This episode of Shopify Masters, Anthony Rosemond of Pastreez shares their recipe for success, which includes a dash of email marketing, a splash of memorable packaging, and a healthy serving of maximizing profit margins.

  • How Masks For Dogs Landed a Deal on Shark Tank

    Kirby Holmes creator of the K9 mask

    Kirby Holmes worried about the impact of wildfires on animals and began creating air-filtering masks for dogs. After launching his company K9 Mask, Kirby ran a successful Kickstarter campaign, which led to an appearance on Shark Tank. On this episode of Shopify Masters, Kirby shares his tips for creating content marketing, building an email list, and selecting tools for an ideal tech stack.

  • Stirring up the Cereal Market and Pouring into National Grocery Chains

    Three Wishes Cereal

    Three Wishes Cereal was created by Margaret and Ian Wishingard when they wanted to create higher protein and lower sugar cereals for their son Ellis. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Margaret shares with us how they entered into national grocery stores and gained press early in their business journey.

  • How Camille Brinch Went from Maker to Multimillion Dollar Jewelry Brand

    Camille Brinch the designer behind her namesake jewelry brand.

    In this episode of Shopify Masters, Camille Brinch and brother Daniel share how they’ve turned a passion for jewelry making into a multimillion-dollar direct-to-consumer brand. Learn how the brand acts as an influencer, operates without discounts, and plans to expand into retail. 

    Camille Brinch fell in love with making her own jewelry and started to make items for others from a shed in her parents’ backyard. Over the years with the help of her brother Daniel, the siblings turned this passion into a seven-figure brand. In this episode of Shopify Masters, learn how the brand operates as an influencer, without discounting, and plans to expand into physical retail.
  • Like a Glove: How Mack Weldon Found Its Fit in DTC Menswear

    Brian Berger, the founder and CEO of Mack Weldon

    In this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Brian Berger, the founder and CEO of Mack Weldon, the menswear brand sold directly to consumers. Brian shares with us the strategies behind a sold out launch and how to identify the right partners for your business.