Author Profile
Author Profile
Meet the people who write the Popov Leather blog.
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.
Media Coverage
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."
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