Meet the people who write the Popov Leather blog.
AUTHOR PROFILE
Ryan Popoff
Ryan Popoff is the CEO and Co-Founder of Popov Leather. He has absolutely no business background, in fact, he graduated in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Ryan's leather goods business was born from a hobby at the dining room table and a passion for technology (ecommerce in particular).
Ryan calls Nelson BC his home where he's raising his family and enjoys spending the odd afternoon at a local craft brewery.
PUBLICATIONS
MakerViews: "I'm a Maker Because...with Ryan Popoff"
The Ecommerce Profits: "Popov Leather – YouTube tutorials and Etsy experiments"
Shopify: "This Leather Maker's Journey From Basement to Seven Figures"
Columbia Basin Trust: "Handmade Success"
BC Marketplace: "Meet Ryan Popoff"
Export Navigator: "Popov Leather"
Built with Shopify: "Popov Leather: A Shopify Example and Case Study"
Starter Story: "From Handmade Leather Wallets to $900K Revenue"
VancouverScape: "Handcrafted in Nelson, BC: Popov Leather Goods Are Built To Last"
Parkbench: "Meet Ryan Popoff, Owner of Popov Leather in Nelson"
Support Bee: "27 Customer Service Experts Reveal the Best Ways to Deal with a Difficult Customer"
Creston Valley Advance: "Kootenay businesses achieve international success with Export Navigator"
Subkit: "Sewn by hand - Popov Leather"
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Small Business BC: "Build. Grow. Thrive."
Small Business BC: "How to Make Your E-commerce Business Profitable in the U.S."
Podcasts
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast: "Turning Handmade Wallets into a Million Dollar Business"
Shopify Masters: "This Leather Maker's Journey From Basement to Seven Figures"
eCom Ops: "How To Increase Revenue Through Turbulent Times"
eCom Crew: "Is Creativity Enough to Kickstart a Business?"
Ecommerce Leaders: "How To Remove Yourself From The Day-To-Day"
Create and Thrive: "6 years, 12 employees, and $1 mil revenue… the inspirational story of Popov Leather."
KORE Outdoors Podcast: "The E-Commerce Secrets of Popov Leather"
Blog posts
April Updates: Springtime in the Workshop
As Popov Leather transitions from March to April, we’re seeing big changes in the workshop, including new product offerings and an upcoming Mother’s Day sale.
7 Things You Should Never Carry In Your Wallet (and 3 Things You Should Start Carrying)
Wallets are good for storing key EDC items. But there are certain items -- including your social security card -- that you should never carry in your wallet. Do you know which items you should and ...
Celebrating Popov Leather’s 11th Anniversary
March marks the beginning of Spring. But at Popov Leather, it also marks our business’s yearly anniversary. Celebrate 11 years of Popov Leather with site-wide sales and sleek new hats.
Sasquatch: A North American Legend
Sasquatch is a legend with roots in both the US and Canada. As a Canadian company that uses US-tanned leather to create heirloom-quality pieces, giving a nod to this myth felt like a natural choice...
February Updates: Leaping Into Action This Leap Year
February updates at Popov Leather include Friday Flash sales, a one-day grab bag event, and a new black-and-red color swatch on all of our hand-sewn products. This leap year is off to a great start!
January Updates: Welcome to the Workshop
January updates include two great sales and a contest. We’re also hard at work designing new accessories. And next month we will be bringing a limited-edition leather hue to Popov Leather.