
Shopify Store Setup To Scaling Internationally - How Clay Imports Are Growing an Online Empire
In this episode we are joined by Nick Barriro from Clay Imports. Nick came on last year to share the story of Clay Imports, and over the last 12 months, have been transitioning from a brick and mortar store, to optimising their Shopify store to satisfy customers without relying on human support. This has been achieved through customer specific information based on customer login and tailoring the customer's individual buying journeys!
Learn the essential steps for Shopify store setup for global expansion, including optimising your site for international customers, navigating cross-border logistics, and implementing effective marketing strategies. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand, this episode provides actionable tips and real-world insights to help you grow your online empire globally!
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Key takeaways:
0:00 How to Manage Inventory on Shopify
0:44 Introduction to Clay Imports
7:59 Deciding to move to Mexico & take the business online
14:31 Reasons for moving to Mexico
23:52 How to Build a Repeat Customer Business
28:27 The benefits of speaking to Trade Customers
34:27 How We're Using AI in Our Customer Service
40:40 Online stores, AI, and the future of marketing
46:11 How to get to know Influencers with Shopify
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