Jono Pandolfi is an artist by training. Along with his brother, Nick Pandolfi, he scaled his handmade dinnerware company to a seven-figure hospitality and manufacturing business. Jono Pandolfi has made plates and bowls for reputable establishments, including eateries at MOMA, the Four Seasons Hotel, the NOMAD hotel, and more. You’ve also seen his dinnerware on the hit Hulu show, The Bear. Watch the video of this interview on the Shopify Masters YouTube channel. To learn more about Jono Pandolfi and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/jono-pandolfi-scaling-as-a-maker

Katie Hill and Lisa Watkins created WanderFull, a stylish bag designed for carrying a water bottle. They say creating a niche and well-made product helped them stand out at trade shows, unlock wholesale relationships, and get named to Oprah's Favorite Things 2023 list. Subscribe to the Shopify Masters YouTube channel to watch video interviews with some of these fascinating merchants.

Join Alex Drexler, the founder of the New York City-based clothing brand Alex Mill, as he shares his journey of creating the perfect shirt. That single garment transformed his company into an iconic fashion label, a label that’s on Shopify. Drexler and CEO Roxanne Stahl O’Hara also talk about their organic growth and creator collaboration secrets. This episode originally aired in 2023. Watch the video of this interview on the Shopify Masters YouTube channel For more on Alex Mill and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/alex-mill-following

Teen founders Sadie and Abby Bowler launched into over 500 Target stores with their personal care brand SadieB. Learn about their approach to leveraging mentorship and networking. To read more about SadieB and show notes click here.

Founder Caroline Weaver turned her passion and knowledge of small businesses in New York City into an online guide called Locavore Guide. She also opened a variety store to feature some of the cool products made in and around the city.

SURI’s founders reveal how they scaled to $30M in two years by reimaging electric toothbrushes, focusing on consumer pain points and expert endorsements. To read more about SURI and show notes click here.

Samantha Kent is the founder of the pure beauty company, The Cleanest Lab, and the chief growth officer of her family's beauty manufacturing business, LaDove. She shares why customers will notice (and keep coming back) for high-quality products. To learn more about The Cleanest Lab and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/the-cleanest-lab-manufacturing

Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore revolutionized the electric toothbrush market with SURI. Learn how they became a multimillion dollar brand within two years thanks to prelaunch prep. For more on SURI and show notes click here.

Serial entrepreneur Wil Yeung has started all sorts of businesses, from violin drop shipping to a brick-and-mortar music school to a coconut milk business to a photography service. These other companies all led to his current venture, a YouTube channel focused on plant-based cooking called Yeung Man Cooking. Here's how he has redefined failure to become a successful serial entrepreneur. For more about Yeung Man Cooking: https://www.shopify.com/blog/wil-yeung

Erika Geraerts only opens her store Fluff four times a year. Discover how to implement an innovative drop model into your business while growing profits and community simultaneously. Read more on Fluff and show notes here.

Danny Buck co-founded CRAFTD London, one Europe’s most successful men’s DTC jewelry lines. Find out which slow growth strategies helped him remain consistently profitable. Read more on CRAFTD London and show notes here.

"Dad gang" was a common refrain in the founders' group chat before it became the name of their company. Three friends, Bart Szaniewski, Grant Eastey, and Ejay O’Donnell, share how they built a brand from the term. To learn more about Dad Gang and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/dad-gang-community

Alexa Curtis has been building her personal brand since the age of 12. Learn how she secured deals with Radio Disney, T Mobile, and British Airways, all through cold pitching herself and developing her lifestyle content. Read more about Alexa Curtis and show notes here.

David Levy encountered a few unexpected challenges in the two-year lead-up to launching his first company, Bola Grills. Listen to find out how he dealt with finding production partners and storage solutions.

Having started and sold a successful business, Zachary Quinn knows how to bring a product to life smoothly. Discover the strategy he used to create his latest brand, Oceanfoam, offering foam rollers made with algae. To read more about Oceanfoam and show notes click here.

Alyse Borkan, co-founder of Rocco, is a veteran of marketing direct-to-consumer products. She shares why marketing a lifestyle of hosting and entertaining has been so effective for the new mini fridge brand. To learn more about Rocco and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/rocco-marketing

Shizu Okusa left Wall Street in 2013 to launch her own brand, Jrink. After selling it, she created Apothékary, making herbal remedies. Discover the revenue growth tips she’s learned from both companies. To hear more on Apothékary and read show notes click here.

Serial entrepreneur Alex Matthews explains why he rebranded his tepache brand, De La Calle, to a modern Mexican soda brand. For more on De La Calle and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/de-la-calle-rebranding

Founder Karen Danudjaja shares how she embraces iteration and prioritizes customer feedback into her beverage company, Blume, which incorporates superfoods into latte mixes and water elixirs. To learn more about Blume and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/blume-iteration

Diarrha N'Diaye launched Ami Colé after helping grow brands like L’Oréaland Glossier. Discover the data-driven strategies she’s learned from working at top beauty brands.