Beyond Selling: Transforming Shopify Stores Into Passive Income Streams With Seijin Jung Of OpenStore

On today's episode of the Shopify Ecommerce Podcast, I enjoyed chatting with Seijin Jung from OpenStore.Seijin is responsible for marketing more than 40 DTC Shopify brands. He shares critical insights gained over a decade in tech and consumer marketing from Udemy, Facebook, and AngelList.OpenStore aims to create new opportunities for Shopify founders by providing the fastest and easiest way to sell their businesses. The company recently launched an offering called OpenStore Drive - a service that lets Shopify store owners turn their stores into passive income. OpenStore Drive provides a flexible alternative for founders who may want to step back from running their store but aren’t quite ready to sell it yet.Tune in to discover how Seijin and his team of e-commerce experts successfully run the largest number of Shopify brands in the world.Reach out to us! We welcome any comments or questions you may have about our latest episode. Connect with us here or through our social media channels — your feedback is always welcome.TwitterLinkedInFacebookFor more ecommerce, marketing, and business growth strategies check out the eCommerce Fastlane Insights Blog for the most up-to-date strategies and tactics.TOPICS INCLUDE: Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, Amazon, Attribution, Automation, B2B, Brand, Customer Retention, Customer Support, Data + Analytics, Data Trust + Security, Dropshipping, Ecommerce SEO, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Founder Stories, Influencer Marketing, Legal, Logistics, Shipping, Loyalty, Rewards, Retention Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Conversion, Money From Home, Operations, Payments, Finance, Tax, People, Personalization, Post Purchase Experience, Print On Demand, Product Development, Retail, Shopify POS, Reviews, Search, SMS Marketing, Social Commerce, Social Media, Live Shopping, Startup Ideas, Store Design, Mobile Apps, Sustainability, TikTok, Trends, Ultimate Guides, Web3, best Shopify apps, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection. I’m Steve Hutt, your experienced guide and host, here to help you unlock real, sustainable growth for your Shopify store by blending the best of automation with the power of authentic customer relationships. Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the weekly pit-stop for ambitious DTC founders and marketers. With over 1.5 million downloads and 400+ episodes, this show is your trusted resource for: - Proven Shopify strategies, apps, and best practices that drive measurable results - Digital marketing tactics and retention playbooks that balance AI with genuine human touch - Real-world founder stories and lessons learned from my own journey and 400+ interviews with industry leaders - Deep dives into emerging tech (AI, AR/VR, automation) and how to use it without losing your brand’s soul - Operations, logistics, and customer experience solutions that reduce overwhelm and foster loyalty Each week, I sit down with Shopify partners, marketing experts, and successful store owners who share what’s actually working right now—no fluff, just actionable, battle-tested strategies. Whether you’re launching your first store or scaling past seven figures, you’ll walk away from every episode with at least one practical idea you can implement immediately. Ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced ecommerce world—growing smarter, not just faster? Hit subscribe and join thousands of merchants building customer-centric, future-proof brands with eCommerce Fastlane. Let’s unlock your store’s true potential—together. Steve Hutt x-Shopify - DTC Founder - Podcast Host Website: eCommerceFastlane.com Newsletter: FastlaneInsider.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shutt X: x.com/stevenhutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercefastlane Email: steve@ecommercefastlane.com