Getting Work: Finding your Path

A career coaching session discussing the different job options in the Shopify space and figuring out which paths play to your strengths.

Timestamps:

0:40 - Challenges as a Shopify Designer

1:50 - Navigating between design and development roles

3:00 - Freelancing vs. agency work

4:30 - Turning down projects

5:50 - Defining your services

7:30 - Communicating your expertise

9:00 - Understanding the Shopify ecosystem

10:30 - The difference between theme development and app development

12:00 - Emphasizing your strengths as a Theme Developer

13:30 - The value of being a Shopify Theme Specialist

15:30 - Finding your path in the Shopify space

16:50 - Mindset and approach to career development

18:00 - Overview of the current market landscape

21:00 - Exploring different career paths in Shopify

22:30 - The role of a Store Manager in e-commerce

24:00 - Small steps to experiment and discover your niche

25:30 - Importance of networking and coffee chats

27:00 - Craft your outreach strategy

28:30 - Leveraging LinkedIn for connections

30:00 - Cold emails and networking

33:00 - Reverse engineering successful career paths

37:30 - Experiment with building Shopify sites without code

39:00 - The Importance of using built-in features

40:30 - Position yourself as a partner

42:00 - The stigma of freelancing

43:30 - Being a Studio Owner vs. Freelancer

45:00 - Keep networking