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We Made a “Simple” App. It Wasn’t.
$6K to $25M With Zero Outside Capital
Quit paid media. Focused on what works. Got bigger.
What They Are, When You Need One, Why They Don’t Have to Suck
Run ads from a creator’s handle, not yours. It converts 15% better.
Why Your 7-Figure Store Has No Cash (And How to Fix It)
From mushroom gummies to THC drinks: Jake Mellman’s update on Troop and why he’s launching Psilly Goose to replace alcohol.
How Food Social Cracked Shopify’s New Channel
Bootstrapped a period care brand to $7M, then won $1M from Pharrell.
Meller’s co-founder on expanding across the Atlantic
How MKC Doubled Revenue Without Discounting a Single Knife
Shopify ships native A/B testing and AI shopper simulation.
150+ Updates. Here’s What Moves the Needle.
The Ad Pro Who Wants You to Produce Fewer Creatives
The founder who said no to everything and built a million-dollar company anyway