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If I had to build a Shopify brand from scratch today, I would do almost everything differently.Ecommerce has changed. Customer acquisition is more expensive, competition is everywhere, AI is changing how people discover products and the brands that win are no longer just the ones with the best products — they are the ones with the best systems.In this episode, Nick breaks down exactly how he would build a Shopify brand from zero in 2026, covering everything from finding the right opportunity and creating demand to building a brand that can scale profitably.This is the blueprint for building a modern ecommerce business — not just a store that generates sales, but a valuable brand with predictable growth, loyal customers and long-term potential.You’ll learn:Why you should start with the customer, not the productHow to validate demand before investing in inventory and developmentWhy distribution matters more than ever in modern ecommerceHow SEO and AI discovery should shape your strategy from day oneWhy relying purely on paid ads can make your business vulnerableHow to launch with a focused offer instead of an overwhelming product rangeWhy conversion optimisation needs to be built into your brand from the beginningHow AI can become a powerful advantage for ecommerce teamsWhy retention and customer relationships are key to profitable growthHow to build a Shopify business that someone would actually want to buyIn this episode:(00:00) - If I Started a Shopify Brand From Scratch in 2026(01:09) - 1. Start With the Customer, Not the Product(05:12) - 2. Validate Demand Before Building Anything(06:40) - 3. Build Distribution Before Inventory(09:44) - 4. Obsess Over SEO & AI Discoverability(12:04) - 5. Don't Become Dependent on Paid Ads(16:21) - 6. Launch With O