#27: Building an 8-Figure Shopify Business
w/ David Gimes
About This Episode
David is the founder and CEO of the successful E-Commerce business, paw.com. In this episode, David discusses how he managed to build an 8-figure E-commerce business and the importance of social media marketing. David and I talk in-depth about the struggles entrepreneurs encounter along their journey such as the critical point of delegating and outsourcing tasks, and the importance of finding time away from work. Entrepreneurs, you are going to enjoy this!
About The Guest
My name is David Gimes, I am the founder and CEO of paw.com. I am from Toronto, Canada and currently reside in sunny South Florida. My family has always had pets and that’s where I developed my love for our 4 legged fur friends. Growing up I was very entrepreneurial and six years ago I decided to take the next steps creating Paw.com.
At Paw.com we design, manufacture and sell premium quality pet products that are great for your dog and look beautiful in your home.
Date: August 26, 2020
Episode: 27
Title: Norman Farrar Introduces David Gimes, an 8-figure Shopify Seller, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Paw.com.
Final Show Link: https://lunchwithnorm.com/episodes/27-building-an-8-figure-shopify-business-david-gimes/
In this episode of Lunch With Norm…, Norm…,Norman Farrar introduces David Gimes, an 8-figure shopify seller, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Paw.com.
David Gimes is a life long dog lover and started his website paw.com out of the love of his four legged best friends. He designs, manufactures and sells premium pet products.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- 3:10 Norman introduces David Gimes
- 4:53 David Gimes introduces paw.com and how he started the company
- 11:25 His advice to new e-com sellers who wants to build an online store
- 14:27 When and how David started delegating
- 17:25 How David markets his product
- 26:34 Understanding how a hyper growth company can get over the hump
- 29:27 The importance of paw.com
- 35:47 Automation used by the company
- 38:56 Sourcing
- 40:05 Cash flow, mistakes made and marketing strategies
- 49:56 Coronavirus is the new challenge
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