EPISODE · Dec 17, 2024 · 43 MIN
Turning Scratched Lenses into 8 Figures
from The Unofficial Shopify Podcast · host Brandon Dill, Kurt Elster
“We’re doing about 1,500 pairs a day… we’re gonna hit eight figures this year, probably next year for sure.”You know that favorite pair of sunglasses you can’t throw away? Brandon Dill turned that frustration into an 8-figure business. He’s the founder of Fuse Lenses, a brand built on bringing those scratched shades back to life.In this episode, we trace Brandon’s journey from side hustle to scaling a manufacturing business, built on curiosity, ingenuity, and a lot of hustle. But it’s not all smooth sailing—Brandon dives into the realities of cash flow struggles, seasonal peaks, and the surprising challenges of bootstrapping. And as his company grows, he reflects on what success truly means when passion becomes a job.LinksFuse Lenses - Replacement lenses for name-brand sunglassesBrandon Dill - Founder, Fuse LensesTech Stack:Shopify - E-commerce platformKlaviyo - Email marketing and SMS platformAttentive - SMS marketing platformOkendo - Reviews and ratings app for e-commerce storesSponsorsZipifyCleverificOmnisendHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.Never miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletter
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