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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 46 MIN

Shopify Tips to Grow 500% in 12 months - How Cutter & Squidge Scaled Fast.

from Winning With Shopify · host Nick Trueman, Shopify Expert

Artisan Food Ecommerce: How Cutter & Squidge Achieved 500% Growth Through Shopify, Branding and Operational ScaleEmily and Annabelle, founders of Cutter & Squidge, reveal how they scaled their artisan food business by 500% in just 12 months while maintaining product quality, customer loyalty, and brand integrity!Emily and Annabelle (Founders, Cutter & Squidge) share the growth strategies, operational systems, and ecommerce decisions that helped transform a small handmade brownie business into a nationally recognised food brand. In this episode, you'll learn:• How to scale an artisan food business without compromising quality• The operational and fulfilment systems needed to support rapid growth• How branding, packaging, and customer experience drive repeat purchases• The role Shopify and ecommerce technology played in scaling the business• Lessons from managing demand spikes, supply chain challenges, and nationwide expansion00:00 Introduction02:10 The Origins of Cutter & Squidge04:35 Scaling Handmade Production07:50 Ecommerce Fulfilment and Logistics10:15 Building a Memorable Food Brand13:40 Managing Supply Chain Challenges16:05 Using Shopify to Support Growth18:30 Navigating Rapid Growth During Covid22:15 Marketing Strategies and Customer Retention25:50 Wholesale Growth and Retail Partnerships29:20 Expanding from Local to Nationwide32:45 Handmade Production vs Automation36:10 Forecasting, Planning and Technology39:30 Customer Feedback and Product Development42:00 Seasonal Campaigns and Gifting Opportunities44:20 Lessons for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs46:00 Connect with Cutter & SquidgeWebsite:https://www.cutterandsquidge.comInstagram & TikTok:@cutterandsquidgeWinning With Shopify is the podcast for Shopify store owners who want to grow revenue, increase conversions, and scale their ecommerce brand. Every Friday, Nick Trueman interviews successful founders, ecommerce experts, and Shopify partners to uncover the strategies behind real business growth. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Sponsors:Yoast – Get 15% off all monthly Shopify purchases for the first six months with code WWS15:https://yoast.com/winningwithshopifyTaxCloud – Book a tactical session covering tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more:https://taxcloud.com/summerSeguno – Get 20% off your first three months of email marketing with code WWS20:https://www.seguno.com/winning-with-shopifyBrightpearl – Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory management:https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopifyFollow Winning With Shopify:Instagram: @winningwithshopifyYouTube: @winningwithshopifyNewsletter: https://wwspodcast.comPowered by https://spec.digital/Interested in sponsoring the show?https://wwspodcast.com/pages/sponsorship

Artisan Food Ecommerce: How Cutter & Squidge Achieved 500% Growth Through Shopify, Branding and Operational ScaleEmily and Annabelle, founders of Cutter & Squidge, reveal how they scaled their artisan food business by 500% in just 12 months while maintaining product quality, customer loyalty, and brand integrity!Emily and Annabelle (Founders, Cutter & Squidge) share the growth strategies, operational systems, and ecommerce decisions that helped transform a small handmade brownie business into a nationally recognised food brand. In this episode, you'll learn:• How to scale an artisan food business without compromising quality• The operational and fulfilment systems needed to support rapid growth• How branding, packaging, and customer experience drive repeat purchases• The role Shopify and ecommerce technology played in scaling the business• Lessons from managing demand spikes, supply chain challenges, and nationwide expansion00:00 Introduction02:10 The Origins of Cutter & Squidge04:35 Scaling Handmade Production07:50 Ecommerce Fulfilment and Logistics10:15 Building a Memorable Food Brand13:40 Managing Supply Chain Challenges16:05 Using Shopify to Support Growth18:30 Navigating Rapid Growth During Covid22:15 Marketing Strategies and Customer Retention25:50 Wholesale Growth and Retail Partnerships29:20 Expanding from Local to Nationwide32:45 Handmade Production vs Automation36:10 Forecasting, Planning and Technology39:30 Customer Feedback and Product Development42:00 Seasonal Campaigns and Gifting Opportunities44:20 Lessons for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs46:00 Connect with Cutter & SquidgeWebsite:https://www.cutterandsquidge.comInstagram & TikTok:@cutterandsquidgeWinning With Shopify is the podcast for Shopify store owners who want to grow revenue, increase conversions, and scale their ecommerce brand. Every Friday, Nick Trueman interviews successful founders, ecommerce experts, and Shopify partners to uncover the strategies behind real business growth. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Sponsors:Yoast – Get 15% off all monthly Shopify purchases for the first six months with code WWS15:https://yoast.com/winningwithshopifyTaxCloud – Book a tactical session covering tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more:https://taxcloud.com/summerSeguno – Get 20% off your first three months of email marketing with code WWS20:https://www.seguno.com/winning-with-shopifyBrightpearl – Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory management:https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopifyFollow Winning With Shopify:Instagram: @winningwithshopifyYouTube: @winningwithshopifyNewsletter: https://wwspodcast.comPowered by https://spec.digital/Interested in sponsoring the show?https://wwspodcast.com/pages/sponsorship

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