In this episode of Founders Future, with host Sam Aramando, we sit down with Craig Schulze, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across fitness franchising, global e-commerce, and now, the tech space. Craig shares his incredible journey from leaving home at 15 to building multiple seven-figure businesses, detailing the pivotal moments that forced him to pivot and innovate. He delves into the philosophy that has driven his success: the powerful trifecta of leveraging time, money, and, most importantly, building a genuine network of meaningful relationships.

Our conversation focuses on Craig's latest venture, Shoply, a revolutionary SaaS platform integrated with Shopify. He explains his ambitious vision to create a "shopping revolution" by decentralizing e-commerce. Shoply empowers indie brands with greater exposure while offering a unique side-hustle opportunity for influencers and everyday people to earn commissions. Craig candidly discusses the challenges of market penetration against giants like Amazon and outlines his strategy for building a two-sided marketplace that truly serves both store owners and a global community of affiliates.