12/10/25 Episode Summary 🎙️ What the episode is about The episode is actually the host — Scott Austin of JadePuma — being interviewed on another podcast, where he reflects on running a Shopify-focused agency, his career journey, and what it takes to build a sustainable ecommerce business.Scott describes how JadePuma serves mostly smaller or early-stage Shopify stores — founders and small teams, rather than big brands. He emphasizes his preference to work directly with decision-makers.🔎 Key T...

11/26/25 Episode Summary Episode 173 covers how Shopify merchants use discount codes and why unique, single-use codes often outperform public sitewide codes. The guests share data from 162,000 discount sets, showing that 20% off is the most common offer, followed by 10%. They explain that public codes get shared widely and can hurt margins, while unique codes work better for welcome flows, win-backs, affiliates, and targeted campaigns. The episode emphasizes disciplined discount management,...

11/12/25 Episode Summary Host Scott Austin interviews his business partner Charles Swayne about how app-development for Shopify has matured—especially via the newer “extension only” app model released in 2023. They cover the differences between public apps, private apps, and extension-only apps, and share real-world examples of how these new capabilities are being used to solve client problems more cost-effectively. Show Links Charles Swayne - https://jadepuma.com/charlesLine...

10/29/25 Episode Summary Scott Austin reviews three real Shopify stores and shares practical insights on what makes a store effective — and where many fall short. He looks at design, navigation, product presentation, branding, and storytelling, highlighting simple changes that can improve trust, clarity, and conversion. It’s a hands-on episode full of actionable tips for anyone who wants to make their Shopify store look better and sell more. Show Links Stores reviewed: YumEarth - https:...

10/15/25 Episode Summary The host, Scott Austin, interviews filmmaker Jake Isham on how to use video as a storytelling tool for brands and e-commerce stores. 💡 Key Takeaways Why video matters for e-commerce & brand building Jake argues that video is one of the strongest ways to convey brand identity, build trust, and engage audiences — especially because good video content can attract attention in a crowded space. What makes a video “great” Uniqueness and visual hooks are crucial ...

10/1/25 Episode Summary The episode stresses that video content is essential for Shopify brands—without it, you risk being invisible. Guest Sonja from Partly Sunny Projects shows how authentic, consistent TikTok videos (often cross-posted to Instagram and YouTube Shorts) build brand identity and engagement. Key points: Video differentiates your brand when products are commoditized.Consistency beats perfection—Sonja made thousands of trial videos before finding her rhythm.Keep it simple—a phon...

9/17/25 - Episode 168 Episode Summary See how Shopify store owners can use custom theme code to add missing features or enhance their store’s functionality. Host Scott Austin shares real client examples from recent projects to demonstrate small but impactful theme edits—like hiding product photos, making product forms full-width, and customizing experiences when using product options apps. The episode emphasizes that while themes are flexible, adding custom code can efficiently and cost-eff...

9/3/25 - Episode 167 Episode Summary This episode explores Google’s NotebookLM as a “source-grounded” AI assistant that turns your own docs, URLs, videos, and transcripts into actionable insights—useful for Shopify brands that need synthesis over generic brainstorming. Scott contrasts NotebookLM with general chatbots, then shows real-world uses (client “second-brain” notebooks, podcast topic gap analysis, and a property manual knowledge base). He closes with eight ecommerce applications (fr...

8/20/25 - Episode 166 Episode Summary TL;DR Summary Small brands should delay ad spend until product-market fit is proven (around 100 sales). Focus on Google and Meta ads, understanding the difference between search-driven intent and interruption-based discovery. Video ads are essential and can be created cheaply and reused across platforms. Expect technical setup hurdles with ad platforms, but the payoff is worthwhile. Finally, keep control early, and only outsource when you find the right ...

8/13/25 - Episode 165 Episode Summary In this episode, Scott Austin speaks with Sean McCarthy from Customers.ai, a customer acquisition expert, to explore how eCommerce brands can significantly grow revenue through paid ads. They present a case study of a brand that scaled from $90K to $250K in monthly revenue within months through a strategic, data-driven advertising approach. Key Takeaways: Customer Acquisition Strategy: The brand initially had poor ad performance with low ROAS. Sean impl...

7/30/25 - Episode 164 Episode Summary Stacey Blood of Blue Shark Journey explains how his brand builds customer loyalty by educating aquarium owners through personalized journeys via SMS and WhatsApp. Instead of relying on discounts, they deliver timely, helpful content based on the customer’s tank setup. This approach creates trust, boosts retention, and achieves high engagement with zero unsubscribes—ideal for passionate, info-driven niches. Show Links Blue Shark Journey - https://b...

7/16/25 - Episode 163 Episode Summary Scott Austin talks with Nikita Vakrushev from Aspekt about using SMS marketing for Shopify stores. Nikita explains how SMS can boost email revenue by up to 20%, and shares when and how brands should get started—starting with collecting consent and adding SMS to flows before launching campaigns. They discuss best practices, legal opt-in rules, and why Klaviyo is a solid all-in-one platform for both email and SMS. Show Links Aspekt - https://...

7/2/25 - Episode 162 Episode Summary Host Scott Austin shares a special episode where he is interviewed on the Firing the Man podcast. Scott, the founder of Jade Puma—a Shopify-focused agency based in San Diego—discusses his extensive experience in e-commerce, having worked with businesses ranging from startups to large enterprises. He emphasizes that the success of e-commerce ventures is largely determined by the people behind them, rather than just products or pricing models. Show Links&n...

6/18/25 - Episode 161 Episode Summary Scott Austin interviews Tanner Larsson to explore how AI is transforming e-commerce. They discuss how traditional SEO strategies are being disrupted by AI-driven search tools like ChatGPT, and what that means for Shopify store owners. Tanner shares insights on adapting content strategies, staying relevant in AI-generated results, and preparing for the future of shopping where search becomes conversational. The conversation emphasizes being proactive wi...

6/4/25 - Episode 160 Episode Summary ​​​​​Host Scott Austin welcomes Alex Rossman, founder of Rossman Media, to explore the potential of TikTok Shop for Shopify merchants. Rossman, whose agency specializes in social media strategies for e-commerce brands, shares insights from his direct collaboration with TikTok, including beta testing and strategy development for TikTok Shop. The discussion covers the fundamentals of TikTok Shop, its integration with Shopify, and effective strategies for l...

5/21/25 - Episode 159 Episode Summary ​​​​​In this episode, host Scott Austin delves into the nuanced process of selecting a brand name and corresponding domain. He emphasizes that there's no universal formula for this task, highlighting the importance of creativity and personal judgment. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Early Naming: Establishing a brand name early can transform an abstract idea into a tangible identity, aiding in clearer communication with teams and stakeholders.Industry Research: Under...

5/7/25 - Episode 158 Episode Summary In Episode 158 of The Shopify Solutions Podcast, host Scott Austin speaks with Jake Levin from Inflection Growth about the evolving landscape of marketing attribution, particularly in light of changes to cookie tracking and privacy regulations.​ 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Understanding Cookies: The discussion begins with a breakdown of first-party and third-party cookies, explaining their roles in tracking user behavior across websites.​Impact of Privacy Chan...

4/22/25 - Episode 157 Episode Summary ​​In Episode 157 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Dylan Lam from Omirank discusses using quiz funnels to boost Shopify store conversions by up to 50%. Quizzes build trust by asking strategic questions and recommending products based on customer responses. Key points: - Focus on the quiz goal first (conversion vs. expertise). - Track quiz step completion rates. - Best traffic sources: search ads and email, not social media. - Tools like Typeform w...

4/9/25 - Episode 156 Episode Summary ​​In Episode 156 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, Scott Austin discusses the strategic advantages of integrating subscription models into Shopify stores to build recurring revenue. He explains how subscriptions can enhance customer lifetime value, improve cash flow, and simplify inventory management. Additionally, subscriptions offer convenience for customers by automating regular purchases. Scott emphasizes that while subscriptions may not suit every b...

3/26/25 - Episode 155 Episode Summary ​In Episode 155 of the Shopify Solutions Podcast, host Scott Austin discusses leveraging Shopify's blogging functionality to enhance SEO and drive traffic to your store. He acknowledges the evolving landscape of SEO in 2025, with AI's growing influence, yet emphasizes that SEO remains a valuable strategy. Boehm shares data from his clients, noting that while some experienced declines, others saw significant increases in organic traffic—up to 500% year-o...