How a Plush Toy Earns This Couple Six Figures
From no clue to new product in 12 months
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast · Kurt Elster, Jonathon Denholm
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Show Notes
Jonathon and Maria Denholm have invented a new way for teachers to manage their classrooms with an adorable product they call Your Teacher's Pet Creature. In this episode, Jonathon shares their journey going from "having no clue what I was doing" to running a 6-figure Shopify store with a completely new product alongside his wife, all while juggling two kids and a full-time job.
You'll hear the steps they took to go from idea to product to making a positive difference in education all while working towards financial independence.
Show Links
- yourteacherspetcreature.com - Use code TECHNASTY at checkout for 15% off sitewide
- Upwork
- Kickstarter
- App: Beprofit ‑ Profit Analytics
- App: Candy Rack — One Click Upsell
- App: Digital Downloads
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- Free 30-day trial of Zipify OCU - (To get an unadvertised gift, email [email protected] and ask for the "Tech Nasty Bonus".
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