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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 40 MIN

How This Builder Used AI to Grow a “Sleepy” Business to $12M

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In this episode of Beyond the Now, Liam sits down with Jonathan Shroyer from Linda’s to break down how he scaled a “sleepy” ecommerce business from $2M to $12M in just two years.Jonathan shares how he identified a $6B market opportunity, and how AI became the unlock for rapid growth, driving 25% of revenue through automated, personalized marketing.They dive into:Why “boring” industries are some of the biggest opportunities todayHow AI is changing ecommerce, retention, and personalizationThe shift from funnels to “learning loops”Why most brands are already behind on AI adoptionThe exact playbook Jonathan used to scale Linda’sIf you’re building in ecommerce, retention, or AI, this episode is a must-watch.

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