After climbing the ranks of Shopify, Atlee Clark was inspired to take the leap to launch her own business, Pika Layers. You’re about to hear how she manages her day-to-day as the Director of Operations at Shopify’s shopping assistant app while scaling her own business and making time for her family. 

Today, Atlee talks about how she does it all. She shares how easy it is to build your own e-commerce business on Shopify. She talks about how her role at the company has evolved over the past seven years, and she offers her best tip for knowing if you’re in the right role. She discusses her experience with her company’s pivot to becoming a fully remote business and shares her best tips for making this a success. She shares what inspired her to take the leap to start her own business and offers her best tips for managing a corporate career while also building her own business. Finally, she explains why it’s more rewarding to aim for harmony than for balance.

“Calm down. Take a breath. There’s lots of time. There’s lots of opportunities.”

- Atlee Clark

This week on SocialFly’s Entreprenista Podcast:

The power of patienceBeing willing to try things and willing to shut them downJuggling it all and the power of schedulingSetting up and running an e-commerce businessAtlee’s favorite company she’s invested in

Connect with Atlee:

Atlee on TwitterAtlee on InstagramPika Layers on TwitterPika Layers on InstagramPika Layers on FacebookPika LayersBackbone Angels

Join the Entreprenista League!

Hey Entreprenistas! We’re launching the Entreprenista League, our very own members platform and community just for you!

We listened to your feedback and the support you’re looking for to start and build your business, and we’re here to provide you with all of the resources you’ll need!

As part of the Entreprenista League, you’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day. You’ll find special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, and the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels!

Whether you’re looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you’re thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we’re here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch.

Join the Entreprenista league today at entreprenista.com/join. We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!

Getting Into eCommerce?

Do you have an eCommerce business, or are you thinking about launching one? Then this opportunity is for you! We’re excited to announce that we’re launching a free virtual event series with Shopify to help give small business owners the tools and motivation they need to get their eCommerce store up and running.

By joining us at Entreprenista on Shopify, you’ll learn how to launch your store, the best tips for SCO, and digital marketing strategies to grow your customer base. The events will be hosted by experts whose knowledge ranges from marketing to sourcing, merchandising, shipping, and procurement. Together, they’ll help you connect all of the dots to start a successful online business. You’ll hear real case studies from entreprenistas and so much more.

Shopify is also giving entreprenistas a 30-day free trial to launch your online store! Plus,