34: How My Business Got in the Top 1% of All Shopify Stores

04/25/21 • 17 min

As my team celebrates Headbands of Hope's 9th birthday, we're also celebrating the honor of being ranked in the top 1% of all Shopify stores!

As I reflect on these last 9 years, there are so many experiences that led to this success in business! Listen in as I share 5 things that I believe contributed to our top 1% ranking of all Shopify stores!

Plus, make sure you use the code FIRSTTIMER for 20% off at headbandsofhope.com and help us reach one million headbands donated!

How our store got in the top 1% of all Shopify stores:

1. I hired people before I was ready. (2:42)

2. We’re quick to pivot. (5:20)

How can we always be a speedboat and not a cruise ship.

3. We kept showing up and continue to gather data. (6:47)

4. We diversified our revenue streams. (8:32)

5. We had fun. (9:40)

Recap (11:18)

Use code FIRSTTIMER for 20% OFF at headbandsofhope.com

One Liner: Don’t let, “I don’t know where to begin,” keep you from beginning. (11:55)

Links:

headbandsofhope.com

Review the transcript at businessonthebrightside.com!

As my team celebrates Headbands of Hope's 9th birthday, we're also celebrating the honor of being ranked in the top 1% of all Shopify stores!

Plus, make sure you use the code FIRSTTIMER for 20% off at headbandsofhope.com and help us reach one million headbands donated!

How our store got in the top 1% of all Shopify stores:

1. I hired people before I was ready. (2:42)

2. We’re quick to pivot. (5:20)

How can we always be a speedboat and not a cruise ship.

3. We kept showing up and continue to gather data. (6:47)

4. We diversified our revenue streams. (8:32)

5. We had fun. (9:40)

Recap (11:18)

Use code FIRSTTIMER for 20% OFF at headbandsofhope.com

One Liner: Don’t let, “I don’t know where to begin,” keep you from beginning. (11:55)

Links:

headbandsofhope.com

Review the transcript at businessonthebrightside.com!

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33: 3 Ways to Use Video to Connect with Your Audience with Natasha Samuel

Have you been hesitant to put yourself on video in your business? Today, Natasha Samuel of Shine with Natasha joins us to help you set aside any fears by sharing the impact video can have on connect with your audience.

Listen in as she shares 3 ways you can use video on Instagram to connect, plus she's providing a few ideas to help get you started!

Becoming an Instagram Strategist (3:11)

Why Video is Important (5:07)

Three Types of Video to Build a Connection with Your Audience: (7:19)

1. Instagram Stories (7:19)

Your audience is likely watching through stories more than they’re scrolling.

It allows you to be less curated and people like that.

It’s more accessible for creators and end users.

2. Instagram Live (11:39)

Instagram Lives Show Up First on Instagram

Ways to Show Up on Live:

You can Host a Q+A and engage your audience.
Webinar Style with Powerpoint Slide Functionality
Have a Guest Join You Live to Swap Followers
Pop Up Coaching

3. Instagram Reels (16:55)

Instagram Reels have taken over the primary form of video on Instagram.

You can show your personality.
You can reach new audiences and grow your following.

Links

shinewithnatasha.com

Instagram.com/shinewithnatasha

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Do you typically stick to the same marketing tactics you've always worked with in your business? Sometimes that can leave you stagnant.

Audria Richmond is making big moves in new marketing strategies and techniques, which is why I thought it was so important to bring her on the show. Audria joins us to share three ways you can try new marketing in your business this year to set yourself apart!

Get to Know Audria (:59)

Three Ways to Try New Marketing (1:57)

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2. Take Advantage of Audio Based Platforms (7:44)

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