Shopify 1 Percent Episodes
Why Aren't You Doing Live Shopping on Your Store Yet? (Top Brands are Going Live Every Week!)
It's time to try live video on your Shopify store! Forget overproduced videos with expensive talent. It turns out, an iPhone, a ring light, and a bit of authenticity can outperform your entire agency. Live shopping converts 2...
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: The 47% Conversion Secret Hidden in Your Reviews
What if I told you your customers are better copywriters than you are? In this episode, I dig into how using the voice of your customer can increase Shopify conversions by up to 47% (according to MECLABS research). Most brands write copy that talks at customers instead of for them. I’ll show you how to flip that script and turn your homepage into a mirror that instantly builds trust and sells more. If you want to increase sales without spending another dollar on ads, this one’s for you.
Your Shopify Growth Problems Are Math Problem (Wearing Marketing Costumes)
Most Shopify growth problems are math problems wearing marketing costumes. In this episode with Marc Rodill, we tear off the costume and fix the math. We talk Shopify conversion that still hovers in the low single digits for many stores, 65 to 70 percent of carts that get abandoned, and why retention improvements often drive more profit than top-of-funnel ad spend.
How to Get Found on ChatGPT. If Your Shopify Store isn’t “Agent Ready,” You’re About to be Invisible 🫥
If your Shopify store isn’t “agent ready,” you’re about to be invisible. I sat down with AI expert, Gavin McKew to dig into how AI shopping agents and Shopify’s new ChatGPT checkout will change discovery, pricing, and conversion, forever. More than half of U.S. consumers already start shopping research with AI, and OpenAI just turned those chats into one-click purchases. Translation: your product pages are now talking to robots and humans at the same time. Let’s make them fluent, fast, and p…
Are Guest Checkouts Secretly Killing Your Shopify Growth?
70% of Shopify orders come from guest checkouts, and those shoppers are worth 2–3x less than logged-in customers. In this episode, I sit down with Rohan Mahadevan, former PayPal exec and founder of Node, to explore how “Commerce 3.0” is transforming guest checkout into a frictionless, loyal, repeat-customer machine. If you run a Shopify store, you can’t afford to miss this one.
Author of "The Anatomy of the Perfect Website" on: What is the Highest Converting Shopify Site?
Too many Shopify merchants confuse “pretty” with “profitable.” In this episode, I sit down with Rafael Romis, author of The Anatomy of a Perfect Website, to uncover why flashy design often kills conversions and how subtle trust signals actually drive sales. If you’ve ever thought about a Shopify redesign, listen to this first—it might save your store (and your wallet).
RETENTION GURU, Jimmy Kim "How to Turn Your Shopify List Into a Profit Machine"
Only 2% of emails are automations, yet they drive nearly 40% of revenue. In this episode of Shopify1Percent, I talk with Jimmy Kim, cofounder of Sendlane, about how Shopify merchants can unlock the power of email and SMS to boost retention, repeat orders, and customer lifetime value. If you’re serious about growing profitably on Shopify, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: Throw Away Your Old Black Friday Playbook. Do This Instead!
What if your best customers never had to touch a coupon code again and instantly saw their VIP pricing the second they logged in? And not just saw VIP pricing, but FELT like a VIP.
In today’s 1% Win, I break down how you can unlock true member-style pricing on Shopify. With 79% of consumers saying loyalty programs make them more likely to stick with a brand, and VIP shoppers spending 3x more than average customers, this simple tweak will transform your revenue.
TikTok Shop Secrets to Explosive Growth for Shopify Stores w/ TikTok Expert Jordan West
TikTok Shop is rewriting the rules of ecommerce, and Shopify brands that move fast are cashing in. In this episode, I sit down with Jordan West of Social Commerce Club to reveal how creators, blitz launches, and the right commission strategy can supercharge your Shopify sales. If you want to turn TikTok from a distraction into your best sales channel, this is the playbook.
PROFIT FIRST - Why Most Shopify Stores Fail. (It's Not Bad SEO, Bad Products, or Even Bad Marketing)
If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll be profitable one day,” this conversation will flip that belief upside down. Most Shopify businesses don’t fail because of bad products — they fail because they run out of money. In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Mike Michalowicz (Profit First, Clockwork, The Money Habit) to uncover why profitability isn’t an event but a habit, and how Shopify entrepreneurs can build businesses that thrive without burning out.
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: Why Your Instagram Bio Might Be Your Real Landing Page
Everyone’s obsessed with their Shopify landing pages, but here’s the inconvenient truth: most of your customers never even make it there. They’re stalking your Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube profile first. And if that page isn’t optimized, you’re bleeding conversions before the game even starts. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to turn your social media profile into a true “pre-landing page” that pulls people in and makes them click through to buy. Considering that over 70% of shopp…
Stop Blasting. Start Automating. It's Time to Rethink Your Shopify Email Game
What if I told you that raising millions might be the worst thing you could do for your Shopify business? In this episode, I sit down with Rytis Lauris, CEO and co-founder of Omnisend, to talk about how he grew one of the top-performing Shopify apps to $50M ARR without a dime in VC funding. Yep, bootstrapped. We dive into the real impact of email and SMS marketing, why automations are still wildly underused (even by the big brands), and how AI is shaking up the ecommerce game.
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🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: A $10 Gift Can Beat $70 in Ad Spend (Plus Almost All Loyalty Programs)
They say loyalty is earned. I say it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, I unpack the hard truth: most Shopify “loyalty” programs are just discount addiction disguised as marketing. Punch cards, reward points, all that jazz? They don’t build real loyalty. True brand devotion happens when you do something for your customer that’s unexpected and unforgettable. With over 70 percent of customers admitting they’ll abandon a brand after just one bad experience, this is your invitation to rethi…
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: Offer vs Landing Page. Which is more important?
You don’t need better headlines. You need a better reason to buy. In today’s episode, I break down one of the biggest blind spots in e-commerce: your offer probably sucks. Harsh? Maybe. True? Absolutely. Too many Shopify brands are obsessing over button colors and layout tweaks, but completely ignoring the real sales driver. A killer landing page won’t save a boring product. But a killer offer can make even an average page convert like crazy.
The VIP Loyalty Strategy That Works, and Why Your Subscription Might Be Illegal
Let’s be real. Subscriptions aren’t just about shaving kits and snack boxes anymore. The Shopify brands that are winning are the ones treating subscriptions like a long-term relationship, not a quick sale. In this episode, I chat with Adam Levinter, author of The Subscription Boom and winner of the 2025 Subscription Impact Award, to unpack what’s working in subscription commerce right now... and what might get you slapped with an FTC fine. We’re talking about the $1 trillion subscription eco…
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: Shopify Growth Hack: Think Like a Publisher, Sell Like a Pro
Imagine telling your team, "We're not a product company anymore. We’re basically Netflix with a checkout button." Sounds ridiculous, right? But here’s the kicker. It’s true. In this episode of the Shopify 1% Podcast, I break down why the future of your Shopify store has less to do with selling products and more to do with publishing content. Here’s a stat to make you sweat: 47 percent of online buyers read at least five pieces of content before buying. If your brand isn’t crea…
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: 85% of Your Visitors Leave Empty-Handed (Fix This Now)
What if I told you 85% of your Shopify store visitors walk away with nothing? Not a product. Not a download. Not even a cheeky 10% off code. In this short but powerful episode, I break down why that’s a massive missed opportunity and how you can flip the script with a simple strategy I call the “Irresistible Offer.” With industry conversion rates averaging just 2% to 3%, it’s time to stop obsessing over the sale and start focusing on brand affinity, lead capture, and long-term relationship b…
Former Shopify Employee is Disrupting Preorders: Why Full Price Up Front is Killing Your Sales w/ Diana Birsan Co-Founder @ Downpay
You’re not losing sales on Shopify because your product is too expensive. You’re losing them because you’re asking for full payment upfront. One Shopify merchant increased conversions by 47% simply by letting customers pay a deposit instead of the full amount. (*Not Buy Now Pay Pater) Flexible payments aren’t just nice to have, they’re a growth lever.
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: What Actually WILL Kill Your Business
Your Shopify business doesn’t live or die by your homepage layout or Facebook ad targeting. It lives and dies by you. In this episode, I open up about something most founders avoid talking about: burnout. Turns out, 70% of entrepreneurs experience mental health issues, and lack of sleep alone can drop your cognitive performance by up to 40%. If you’re not sleeping, moving, eating, or thinking clearly... your business might not be either.
🏆 SHOPIFY 1% WINS: One Phone Call That Doubled Our Customer Lifetime Value
What if one simple phone call could double your Shopify customer lifetime value?
In this episode of the Shopify1Percent podcast, I break down a surprising data point we uncovered at Bold: customers who talk to someone from your company are up to 2X more likely to become loyal, repeat buyers. Whether it’s post-purchase onboarding, feature education, or just a friendly check-in, this small human touch could be your biggest Shopify retention hack.
SHOPIFY 1% WINS: "What Would it Look Like if it Were Easy?"
In this episode, I unpack two deceptively simple questions that could radically change how you approach your Shopify business: “What would this look like if it were easy?” and “What should go on your do-not-do list?”
Most entrepreneurs waste 80% of their time on tasks that barely move the needle. Let’s flip that. If you’re aiming to grow faster and work smarter, this one’s for you.
SHOPIFY 1% WINS: The One Thing the Best Subscription Brands Do Different.
Ever wonder what separates okay Shopify subscription brands from the ones getting acquired for $100M+? In this episode, I dive into one powerful insight I’ve seen again and again after working with thousands of Shopify subscription businesses. Whether you’re already running a recurring model or just considering it, this will change how you think about replenishment, curation, and access. Spoiler: top brands aren’t picking just one—they’re doing all three. And it’s working. Big time.
Jeremy Horowitz: The Untold Truth About Shopify Plus and the App Stacks Behind 8-Figure Shopify Brands
What if I told you that 45% of Shopify stores doing over $1M a year don’t use a reviews app? In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Horowitz, ex-Gorgias, investor, and the guy who’s worked with Kim Kardashian and over 17,000 Shopify brands. We got to dig deep into the hidden data behind what 7-figure Shopify merchants are really using to grow. We talk app adoption trends, Shopify Plus vs Advanced (and why Plus might be a trap), repeat order rates that attract investors, and what most mercha…
SHOPIFY 1% WINS: The 60 Seconds That Make or Break Your Shopify Store
I recorded this one while walking my dog, but don’t let the casual stroll fool you, this might be one of the most important things you can do to grow your Shopify store. Studies show up to 80% of website visitors bounce within the first 60 seconds, and if your homepage doesn’t hook them fast, it doesn’t matter how great your product or funnel is. On my stroll I break down the three things every visitor needs to FEEL right away to stick around, and buy.