by Brave the Skies
Be Brave is a podcast focused on merchant stories by Brave the Skies, a crew of Shopify Plus Experts who create immersive user experiences and best-in-class websites on the Shopify and Shopify Plus platforms. This podcast aims to showcase and celebrate Shopify merchant stories, find out about founders' motivation to start their business and allow them to tell their brand story and their ecommerce journey. Please, subscribe and leave us a review to let us know what you think.
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October 31, 2023
<p>Welcome to the Be Brave podcast brought to you by Brave the Skies. </p> <p><br></p> <p>This podcast showcases and celebrates ecommerce merchant stories to find out about founders' motivation to start their business and allow them to tell their brand story and their ecommerce journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we meet Rosie Bowden and Zoe de Abreu – Co-founders of Ro&Zo. For those who don't know, Ro&Zo is a female-founded fashion brand with a philosophy to make all women feel the best version of themselves. They design timeless feminine pieces with a sustainable approach.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tune in as we delve into their motivations for launching the business, how they've grown their community of Ro&Zo women, and, of course, we find out about their tech stack. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn key insights from Rosie and Zoe's story of bravely launching and growing an online brand. </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Ro&Zo began</li> <li>Building a fashion business during the pandemic</li> <li>Being a sustainable & responsible brand</li> <li>Success in marketing & PR</li> <li>Launching on Shopify </li> <li>The wider tech stack</li> <li>Being the faces of Ro&Zo</li> <li>Building an engaged community - the Ro&Zo woman</li> <li>The future for Ro&Zo</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you to our guests, Rosie and Zoe, for sharing their stories.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Hosted by Molly Smith, Head of Marketing, Brave the Skies</p>
September 19, 2023
<p>Welcome to another exciting episode of the Be Brave podcast by Brave the Skies!</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we immerse ourselves in eCommerce and sustainability alongside James Byrne, co-founder of Faerly. James shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his diverse background and career experiences to the inspiration that fueled the creation of Faerly, an online store committed to offering sustainable and ethical products.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We embark on a fascinating exploration of James' journey, from his earlier days in his family toy store to his venture into entrepreneurship. Tracing the eCommerce trajectory in Ireland, we unravel how challenges and experiences converged to give birth to Faerly. We shed light on vital aspects such as their tech stack and the role of Shopify, coupled with automation apps like Klayvio, in powering their business operations.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We explore the complex marketing landscape for small businesses, including the pivotal roles of SEO and digital PR, while addressing the nuanced dynamics of social media advertising and email marketing. Delving into customer engagement and trust-building, we examine the utilisation of review platforms and unveil customer service strategies and operations vital for niche retailing.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join us for this enlightening conversation, where James candidly shares his journey, insights, and ambitious vision for a sustainable eCommerce venture. Stay brave, and keep listening!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Entrepreneurship, Family Business, and Career Evolution </li> <li>Early eCommerce Days in Ireland, Business Ideas, and COVID-19 Impact </li> <li>Sustainable Living and Ethical Product Sourcing Practices</li> <li>Prioritising Irish suppliers and meaningful product stories</li> <li>Sustainability in Ecommerce Operations </li> <li>Shopify's Significance and Automation Apps.</li> <li>Marketing Channels and Strategies for a Small Business</li> <li>Importance of Reviews and Customer Engagement</li> <li>Technical Aspects and Business Growth </li> <li>Sustainable Business Practices and Profitability </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Visit: www.bravetheskies.com</p>
August 16, 2023
<p>Welcome to the Be Brave podcast brought to you by Brave the Skies. </p> <p>This podcast showcases and celebrates ecommerce merchant stories to find out about founders' motivation to start their business and allow them to tell their brand story and their ecommerce journey.</p> <p>In this episode, we meet Lizzie and Hugo Lewis, co-founders of Only Curls and husband and wife. For those who don't know, Only Curls is a passionate brand about people embracing their curls. Their styling products are packed with natural nourishing ingredients that penetrate and hydrate the hair, bringing curls back to life. </p> <p>We delve into their motivations for launching the business and working together. How they've grown and engaged the curly-haired community of customers, and of course, we find out about their tech stack. </p> <p>Learn key insights from Hugo and Lizzie and their story of being brave and launching and growing an online brand. </p> <p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Only Curls began</li> <li>Starting a business with one single product</li> <li>Launching on Shopify </li> <li>Jumping on the curly hair community on Instagram</li> <li>Sourcing a production manager and a product line</li> <li>Divide and conquering responsibilities </li> <li>The tech stack </li> <li>Klaviyo for email marketing</li> <li>Shopify Plus, an enabler for the business</li> <li>Customers turning into employees</li> <li>Wholesale and Shopify B2B</li> <li>Using TikTok as a customer-service platform</li> <li>International expansion post-Brexit</li> <li>The Only Curls app</li> <li>SMS and engaging with customers</li> <li>The future for Only Curls</li> </ul> <p>Thank you to our guests, Lizzie and Hugo, for sharing their story.</p> <p>Hosted by Stephen Kenealy, Managing Director, Brave the Skies</p>
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Be Brave is a podcast focused on merchant stories by Brave the Skies, a crew of Shopify Plus Experts who create immersive user experiences and best-in-class websites on the Shopify and Shopify Plus platforms.
This podcast aims to showcase and celebrate Shopify merchant stories, find out about founders' motivation to start their business and allow them to tell their brand story and their ecommerce journey.
Please, subscribe and leave us a review to let us know what you think.
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