Are you looking to get some work done on your store? Do you have burning questions or a roadblock that you need help solving?
A problem shared is a problem halved. Most of us are at different stages of our entrepreneurial journey. Sometimes sharing roadblocks or issues we are experiencing with a group helps to solve them.
This is an interactive meet up where you are encouraged to keep your camera on and share your unique entrepreneurial insights with the group. It is also a place where collaboration in celebrated. If this sounds like you then check us out on Mondays
Business can be hard, sometimes it seems there are not enough hours in the day, and you can feel you are all alone.
Kia ora everyone! My name is Julian, and I am the Community Manager for Shopify in Tāmaki Makaurau. I am also a small business owner, and I have been for years. I love the entrepreneurial journey, and the fact that I can create something other people want to buy still blows my mind every time I get an order. I have been using Shopify for my own business since 2012.
My role as the Community Manager is about helping small business owners get the most they can out of our platform. A typical day for me is meeting one on one with fellow business owners, facilitating merchant meetups, and hosting educational webinars and workshops. I have a style of facilitation that can only really be called “positively blunt.” I am known to drop regular, tangible knowledge bombs that business owners can take away and utilise on their businesses. I have deep empathy for the juggling act you are undertaking as I am in there with you being a business owner.
11:00am
Introductions:
What is your name
Your Business (web address)
Why are you here?
11.15am
Topic of the week:
A Shopify topic is chosen by me that will typically help merchants/entrepreneurs at any stage of their commerce journey. I try when possible to bring in special guest experts to really add value to to portion of the meet up. These topics are only here to lubricate discussion and are not as important as your questions or roadblocks.
The topic is only given 30 minutes maximum and this portion of the meetup will be recorded.
11.45am
Merchant Pre-submitted Questions:
Everyone is welcome to submit questions, problems, roadblocks they may have before the meeting. (You submit these when you register for individual events or you can email me ahead of time)
We will then go through the issues one by one as a group. Sharing ideas & solutions help everyone. Different perspectives lead to better education around potential solutions.
12:20pm
Finish on a win:
Being a business owner is tough, and sometimes we forget to smell the roses on our journey. This part of the meeting is an opportunity to celebrate our wins or learnings with the group. No matter how large or small a win is a win.
Can I attend if I am not a Shopify merchant?
This meet up is reserved for Shopify merchants. If you don't have an online store yet, now is a great time to get started! You can access a Shopify free trial by clicking this link.
I have a support question can you help with that?
I can help look at your issue and hopefully resolve it, but nothing beats our 24/7 support advisors who deal with technical issues on a daily basis.
Can I book a free 1:1 meeting with you?
You totally can! Typically these meetings are geared around growth and business strategy where we will come up with a plan that should help you move forward with your business. Click here to book
What other events are you running?
I host events regularly on different topics all the time. You can check out my current programming here.
Who can I contact with any questions?
Please reach out to Julian our NZ Community Manager here with any questions, concerns or feedback!