How to Make Retailers Chase Your Brand

EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 32 MIN

How to Make Retailers Chase Your Brand

from Shopify Masters · host Serena Smith, Shopify, Nima Jalali

Nima Jalali built SALT & STONE out of his apartment into a $100M+ brand. After an ACL injury redirected his path, he created something he desperately wanted but didn't exist, a high quality, clean deodorant, that actually performs. SALT & STONE has now become one of the fastest growing brands in the space to-date by doing things differently.For more on Salt & Stone click here. You’ll Learn: Why going through 5+ product iterations beats launching "good enough"The digital excellence strategy that makes retailers chase you (not the other way around)How to build legacy brand positioning even as a one-person startupWhy getting a "no" from retailers too early can kill your momentumThe mindset shift from solo athlete to team builderThe key to building a digital identity that inspires & attracts customersCHAPTERS: 00:00 Introducing Nima Jalali, Founder & CEO of SALT & STONE3:00 Transitioning from Pro Snowboarder to Business Owner 4:55 The 5 Generations of Product Perfection6:45 How to Think Like Nike When You're a Solo Founder8:13 What Nima Did to Build a Brand Sephora NEEDS to Have10:09 Steps to Achieve Digital Excellence 12:39 SALT & STONE’S Philosophy on: Ingredient Sourcing, Product Development & Testing 19:06 How to Set Your Business Up to Grow Into a Legacy Brand From Day 1  22:07 The Retail Strategy That Never Fails 28:35 Tackling Global Expansion & Managing Expectations as a Founder   29:55 Single Most Impactful Thing NIma Did in The First 6 Months That Made SALT & STONE Successful  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

NOW PLAYING

How to Make Retailers Chase Your Brand

0:00 32:35

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Success Secrets Exposed Sally A Curtis Sally leads intimate conversations with today’s thought leaders, change-makers, disrupters and masters of their inner genius. We bring you tips, strategies and insightful perspectives on a range of topics shaping our lives and business growth, revealing the humaneness of success and challenge. Sing Better Fast! | Vocal tips, singing lessons, voice exercises, etc. Jaime Vendera - Vocal Coach Wish you could sing better, higher and stronger, but don't have "natural talent?" Want some vocal tips, demonstrations, and exercise ideas? Looking for motivation and advice to become a better singer? Want to sing high in full voice without straining?Then welcome to the Sing Better Fast Podcast, a podcast by vocal coaches and authors, Jaime Vendera and Ben Valen!The Sing Better Fast podcast is exclusively for serious and passionate vocalists! You are now part of a professional group of smart and motivated singers who want to become masters of the voice and inspire millions with our music.Get all of our podcast episodes, notifications for upcoming events, new podcast releases, and other vocal resources at singbetterfast.com! 40fit Radio 40fit Radio 40fit Radio is THE source for fitness, health, and lifestyle for 40+ aged Masters individuals. Hosted by Dr. Darin Deaton, DPT, Starting Strength Coach, and CrossFit Certified Trainer, Darin brings a refreshing science and experiential based viewpoint. He also hosts content experts on everything involving fitness and health. Whether you're just getting started on your journey to fitness and health or you're a pro, 40fit Radio has something to offer you! Masters in Business Bloomberg Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.
URL copied to clipboard!