Jamil Bhuya: Why Store Owners Can't See Conversion Killers

The Multi-Industry Entrepreneur Who Spots What Store Owners Miss - "I've been a shitty client myself. I think I know everything. And then after a while, once your ego kind of gets beaten down, you realize maybe I'm too emotionally involved in my own brand."

Episode 586 of the The Unofficial Shopify Podcast podcast, hosted by Jamil Bhuya, Kurt Elster, titled "Jamil Bhuya: Why Store Owners Can't See Conversion Killers" was published on September 23, 2025 and runs 49 minutes.

September 23, 2025 ·49m · The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

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Jamil Bhuya has scaled businesses across three wildly different industries: restaurants, beauty, and now Shopify agencies. That multi-industry perspective gives him a unique superpower—he can spot the conversion killers that store owners become blind to. We talked about why fresh eyes matter more than fancy tools, the psychology behind purchase objections, and how being too close to your business destroys your ability to see what customers actually need.

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The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.