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5 Quotes from The Unofficial Shopify Podcast with Kurt Elster & Harley Finkelstein that we loved

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September 3, 2024

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From this super-enlightening podcast, we unearth five invaluable takeaways destined to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within

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1. On being a platform

1. You know you're a platform when you create more value for others than you capture for yourself
— Loop Subscriptions (@LoopEngine) February 8, 2023

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2. On surviving competition

2. For a species to survive, they have to grow at a rate that is equal to or faster than the environment around them.
— Loop Subscriptions (@LoopEngine) February 8, 2023

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3. On TAM of Shopify

3. The breadth and the total addressable market of @Shopify is massive, but it's just as good if you're starting out right now for the first time as if you're running a multi-billion-dollar company
— Loop Subscriptions (@LoopEngine) February 8, 2023

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4. On accessibility

4. In the past, the misconception was like, "Well, you have to have access to capital and all these things." And today, it is more accessible than ever
— Loop Subscriptions (@LoopEngine) February 8, 2023

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5. On starting your own business

5. All the tools that you need are currently available to you as an individual. You could start a business for 29 bucks on @Shopify.
— Loop Subscriptions (@LoopEngine) February 8, 2023

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Check out the podcast here.

Written by

Emma Johnson

Emma oversees Loop’s marketing strategy with a blend of creativity and data-driven know-how. From building buzz around new products to championing growth for Shopify-powered businesses, her work helps shape Loop’s brand and drive success in the DTC subscription space.