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BTS of Owning A Secondhand Designer Clothing Store and the Importance of Circular Fashion with Faith Mabry
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BTS of Owning A Secondhand Designer Clothing Store and the Importance of Circular Fashion with Faith Mabry
FromAlready Friends
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72 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2024
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Podcast episode
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This episode is part 2 of a mini-series with Faith Mabry. She is the owner of second-hand designer + vintage store Revive in Haarlem, The Netherlands! Allison and Faith originally connected over their mutual love for second-hand fashion and both own second-hand stores, and we’re lucky to have Faith on this week to share her expertise with entrepreneurship, circular fashion, marketing, running a business abroad, mental health while working for yourself and more! Faith's shop, Revive, is a secondhand designer boutique. She has a brick and mortar store and does e-commerce. Her mission is to create a welcoming space for the local community, to REVIVE the life of previously loved fashion and provide clothes for everybody regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or lifestyle. Kudos if you wish Faith a happy one year of Revive as of May 15th ;)TAKEAWAYS:Circular fashion is a growing trend in the fashion industryStarting a small business can be challenging and lonelyFinding a work-life balance is crucial for entrepreneursHustle culture is not sustainable in the long runBeing a small business owner comes with its own set of challengesBuilding a brand strategy and understanding your target market are crucial for successCommunity support and word-of-mouth promotion are essential for small businessesBeing flexible and adaptable is important in entrepreneurshipCreating a sustainable and inclusive shopping experienceListening and being there for others is what makes a good friendIf you are interested in hearing how Faith was able to not just move abroad, but open a business in a foreign country, check out last week’s episode (part 1) where she shares information about visas, language barriers and expat life!MENTIONS:Faith Mabry Personal InstagramFaith’s Shop - Revive Instagram, TikTok, WebsiteSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your business! Shopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! SOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5 a Month for Bonus EpisodesLet's be friends - join the Already Friends FB Group!If you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out Prose: prose.com/alreadyfriends* Check out Shopify: shopify.com/alreadyfriendsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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