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What's Actually Working
for Shopify Brands Right Now

Insider strategies from 6+ years at Shopify and 450+ conversations across the ecosystem

Some of the brands I've worked with:

50,000+ Monthly Downloads - Season 9

I'm Steve Hutt, former Senior Shopify Merchant Success Manager, DTC founder, and host of eCommerce Fastlane. Since 2018, I share what's actually working for Shopify brands—backed by 6+ years inside Shopify, plus firsthand experience building and exiting.

Why Shopify Operators Listen

  • Focus on What Matters Now – Learn exactly what to prioritize at your stage and what to ignore until later
  • Avoid Expensive Mistakes – Get perspective on apps, platforms, and strategies before wasting time and money
  • Turn Buyers Into Repeat Customers – Retention strategies that actually scale, from brands doing it profitably
  • Execute With Confidence – Monday-morning-ready frameworks tested from first sale to 7 figures

443 Episodes

Since 2018

TOP SHOPIFY APPS & PARTNERS

Email & SMS Marketing

Power your retention strategy with email, SMS, and direct mail automation

Customer Experience & Support

Deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Make data-driven decisions with powerful analytics and attribution

Conversion & Site Experience

Optimize your store experience and maximize conversion rates

Loyalty, Reviews & Social Proof

Build customer loyalty and leverage social proof to drive growth

Subscriptions & Growth Marketing

Drive recurring revenue and scale your marketing channels

Returns, Fulfillment & Operations

Streamline operations from fulfillment to returns management

Product & Content Creation

Manage products, automate workflows, and create compelling content

Agencies & Strategic Partners

Expert partners for design, development, and strategic growth
Shopify Growth Strategies for DTC Brands | Steve Hutt | Former Shopify Merchant Success Manager | 445+ Podcast Episodes | 50K Monthly Downloads