In this episode of the Second Bite Show, Clayton Turner sits down with entrepreneur Mason Dorner, founder of Ascenditt Marketing Agency and Drink Medly, to discuss his journey from managing Disney's social media ads to helping scale a startup that reached a billion-dollar valuation.

Mason shares his experience working in the advertising and conversion space, breaking down the strategies behind high-performing Meta ads, ecommerce growth, and building scalable Shopify businesses. He explains how founders can structure their finances, leverage tools like Shopify Capital, and use the right apps and systems to improve ad performance and increase conversions.

If you're building an ecommerce brand or trying to improve your advertising results, this episode provides valuable insights from someone who has worked inside both major corporations and high-growth startups.

Topics Covered

• Mason Dorner's journey from Disney to startup entrepreneurship • How startups scale to billion-dollar valuations • Building and growing an ecommerce brand using Shopify • Meta ads strategies that drive high conversions • Using Shopify Capital and other financial tools for growth • Apps and tools that improve advertising performance

Connect with Mason Dorner

masondorner.com Instagram: @masondorner

Connect with Clayton Turner

Leedly.com ClaytonTurnerOfficial.com Instagram: @rclaytonturner

About the Second Bite Show

The Second Bite Show explores the real stories behind entrepreneurs, founders, and operators building modern businesses. Each episode dives into the strategies, tools, and lessons behind scaling companies, marketing effectively, and navigating today's startup landscape.