https://faire.simplecast.com en 2020 Faire Brick & Order is back for a second season! Brought to you by Faire, the online wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with the best brands and makers to help them build thriving businesses. Over the last year, local retail has changed. But despite facing challenges like never before, entrepreneurs like you have continued to innovate and keep your foot on the gas in order to better serve your communities and customers. We’re constantly inspired by Faire’s customers and how they’ve been able to build, grow, and adapt to this new landscape. Our second season will feature the first-hand stories of triumphs, growing pains, and advice for the year ahead from entrepreneurs - just like you. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b2d77ca6-50c7-11ed-b25d-0fb3e3270810/image/brick-and-order-s2-cover-art-3000x3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://faire.simplecast.com no episodic Faire Brick & Order is back for a second season! Brought to you by Faire, the online wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with the best brands and makers to help them build thriving businesses. Over the last year, local retail has changed. But despite facing challenges like never before, entrepreneurs like you have continued to innovate and keep your foot on the gas in order to better serve your communities and customers. We’re constantly inspired by Faire’s customers and how they’ve been able to build, grow, and adapt to this new landscape. Our second season will feature the first-hand stories of triumphs, growing pains, and advice for the year ahead from entrepreneurs - just like you. Brick & Order is back for a second season! Brought to you by Faire, the online wholesale marketplace that connects independent retailers with the best brands and makers to help them build thriving businesses. Over the last year, local retail has changed. But despite facing challenges like never before, entrepreneurs like you have continued to innovate and keep your foot on the gas in order to better serve your communities and customers. We’re constantly inspired by Faire’s customers and how they’ve been able to build, grow, and adapt to this new landscape. Our second season will feature the first-hand stories of triumphs, growing pains, and advice for the year ahead from entrepreneurs - just like you.

]]> Faire production@podpeople.com https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/a-uk-gift-box-brand-and-an-international-shipping-expert-discuss-fulfillment-challenges-and-solutions-for-2021-6a8FPzIc Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:40:49 -0000 A UK gift box brand and an international shipping expert discuss fulfillment challenges and solutions for 2021 full 2 8 Faire In the last episode of our special holiday mini-season, Clarence talks to the proprietor behind a UK-based gifting brand and a shipping expert in order to get ahead of the challenges facing brands and retailers this holiday season. First, Sarah Finch of Preposterous Penguin shares how she pivoted to make her offerings customizable to avoid product delays affecting sales. Then, Dave Mays, a seasoned shipping and logistics expert, provides a birds-eye view of the global supply chain interruptions -- and advice for how to navigate them this holiday season. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast

]]> 1643 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/planning-for-peak-season-H7HQWJFn Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.   Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000 A Latina-powered brand and a retailer-turned-brand coach on planning for peak season full 2 7 Faire We’re back for a special holiday mini-season! This week, Clarence talks to the power couple behind a Latina-founded brand and an apparel retailer on planning for the 2021 holiday rush. First, Jennifer and Veronica Zeano, of Texas-based JZD, share notes from their recent rebrand and how they want customers to feel when they receive their products. Then, Raleigh-based brand coach Emily Grey, of The Flourish Market, shares 5 changes in retail since the pandemic hit -- and how brands can adjust their strategies accordingly. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.   Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.

 

]]> 2462 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/a-chocolate-maker-and-retail-consultants-share-their-experiences-with-virtual-markets-and-buying-strategy-YrLQfr9l For more information, go to Faire.com Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0000 A chocolate maker and two retail consultants talk virtual markets and agile buying strategies full 2 6 Faire This week, Clarence talks to “the modern-day Willy Wonka” and a pair of retail strategists about virtual trade shows and the new metrics brands and retailers can utilize in 2021 and beyond. First, Jonathan Grahm of LA-based Compartes Chocolate shares how he became a chocolatier to the stars, and to mom and pop retailers all across the country. Then, Nico Cabral and Paul Erickson of Management One share their insights on how the pandemic has shifted retailers’ inventory strategy as we head into the summer and beyond. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. To find out more about Faire’s upcoming market events, visit faire.com/markets. For more information, go to Faire.com For more information, go to Faire.com

]]> 2417 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/a-chicago-experiential-store-and-a-boutique-consultant-share-retail-predictions-for-summer-2021-YiQJ95HX Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.  Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 A Chicago experiential store and a boutique consultant share retail predictions for Summer 2021 full 2 5 Faire This week, Clarence talks to a shop owner and a consultant about everything we’re excited about getting back to as Summer 2021 begins. Eric Williams of The Silver Room in Chicago shares his journey from street vendor to community pillar, and how live events will remain the lifeblood of his store. Then, Ashley Alderson of The Boutique Hub, an online community for shop owners and independent brands, shares her advice for how small businesses can build deeper relationships with their communities. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.  Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. 

]]> 2006 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/a-new-york-musician-turned-maker-and-two-pr-pros-discuss-career-pivots-and-building-an-online-presence-0wwTVO3O Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.  Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0000 A New York musician-turned-maker and two PR pros discuss career pivots and building an online presence full 2 4 Faire This week, Clarence talks with women behind successful businesses built out of career pivots. Inna Los of handcrafted beauty brand SopranoLabs shares the surprising similarities between the adrenaline of opera stardom and the rush of running a growing business. Then, Carla Nikitaidis and Kathryn Humphries of All You Need Method share a sneak peek into their 7-step method that helps small businesses build and communicate a strong brand identity to grow awareness and engagement. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.  Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. 

]]> 2233 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-brands-on-optimizing-your-packaging-and-supply-chain-G7_ccXiT Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.  Tue, 25 May 2021 10:00:00 -0000 Sustainable brands on optimizing your packaging and supply chain full 2 3 Faire This week, Clarence talks with two brands putting sustainability — from packaging to sourcing — at the forefront of their mission. Sashee Chandran of Tea Drops, a bagless tea company, and Hugo Middleton of Atlantic Folk, a consortium of wellness gifting brands, share the strategies that helped their businesses scale, and why sustainability is a crucial — if sometimes difficult-to-achieve — North Star. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.  Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. 

]]> 1868 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/two-uk-based-brands-on-faires-european-expansion-kAmwHzkX Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 UK-based brands on finding their niche and selling internationally full 2 2 Faire This week, Clarence talks with two small business owners from Faire’s community in the United Kingdom on their experiences selling internationally, navigating Brexit, and what keeps them inspired. Dorcas Magbadelo, the illustrator and entrepreneur behind DorcasCreates, a line of gifts and accessories celebrating Black women, and Louise Verity, the creator of Bookishly, a literary-inspired gifting brand, share how they view their product niches as a strategic advantage. To celebrate our international expansion, Faire is offering free shipping to all retailers based in the U.K. or European Union. Also, for a limited time, brands on Faire can receive a $500 bonus for any new European brands they refer to join the platform. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.

]]> 1830 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/open-with-faire-pl_UJDFv Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a new brick-and-mortar retailer interested in our Open with Faire program, visit faire.com/openwithfaire.  Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Two new brick & mortar retailers Open with Faire full 2 1 Faire Welcome back to Brick & Order! In our first episode of season 2, Clarence talks with two small business owners who leveraged Open with Faire, an exclusive program for entrepreneurs opening new brick-and-mortar locations, created to help you get all the inventory you need for opening day. Amy Navarra of Savor Charcuterie in Turlock, CA and Keri Travis of Wild Child in Bend, OR, share their successes, tribulations - and a suggestion for a spring picnic meat-and-cheese board! Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a new brick-and-mortar retailer interested in our Open with Faire program, visit faire.com/openwithfaire.  Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a new brick-and-mortar retailer interested in our Open with Faire program, visit faire.com/openwithfaire. 

]]> 1777 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/faire-presents-brick-order-season-2-8HudhKIO Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. Tue, 04 May 2021 13:00:00 -0000 Faire Presents: Brick & Order Season 2 trailer 2 Faire Get excited: Brick & Order is back for a second season! Brought to you by Faire, the online wholesale marketplace powering local retail. Faire connects independent retailers with the best brands and makers to help them build thriving businesses. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast. Follow us at @faire_wholesale on Instagram and, if you’re a brand hoping to start selling on Faire, visit faire.com/podcast.

]]> 58 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/two-family-business-holiday-retail-innovation-bZS9nuAa For more information, go to Faire.com. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:28:14 -0000 Two family-owned businesses on holiday merchandising and retail innovation full 1 10 Faire This week, we talk with Gretchen Kroll, VP of Sales & Marketing at Tripar International, about family, building beautiful stores and homes, and merchandising strategies that every shop can use to increase conversion and delight their customers. Then, we talk with Barbara Mooney, owner of Daisy’s Mercantile, about creating a safe and innovative shopping experience for the holidays following a COVID-19 lockdown. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1928 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/los-angeles-brand-owner-holiday-season-DyNc4ss4 For more information, go to Faire.com. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000 A Los Angeles brand owner on this year’s holiday season full 1 9 Faire This week, we talk with Emily McDowell, owner of the popular greeting card and gift brand Emily McDowell & Friends, about the nuances of this unique holiday season and tactics to maximize sales and best manage your fulfillment operations. Then, we talk to Nataley Shepherd, owner of a handmade brand consultancy, Studio Shepherd, about strategies for intentional and effective promotion this holiday season. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 2323 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/charleston-candlemaker-trade-shows-h2ha9joZ For more information, go to Faire.com. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:00:15 -0000 A Charleston candlemaker on alternatives to trade shows full 1 8 Faire This week, we talk with Adam Fetsch, owner of the Rewined and Candlefish brands, about the founding of his wine-inspired candle business, managing the operations of two distinct brands, and how the wholesale landscape is changing in light of trade show cancellations. Plus, Faire's CEO Max Rhodes recaps the first season of Brick & Order and shares an update on new tools for retailers. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1335 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/oklahoma-shopkeeper-rent-negotiation-covid-19-zvtyzRNu For more information, go to Faire.com. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:00:32 -0000 An Oklahoma shopkeeper talks rent negotiation during pandemic full 1 7 Faire This week, we talk with Sally January, owner of Siempre Viva, a lifestyle brand providing sustainable employment to artisans throughout rural Mexico. Sally shared how she draws inspiration for her two shops and manages two unique rental agreements. Plus, a conversation between Lauren Cooks Levitan, Faire’s CFO, and Kazuko Morgan, Vice Chairman for Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate firm, about rent negotiation tactics for retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1800 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/san-francisco-stationary-artist-carries-optimism-crisis-_51UolWa For more information, go to Faire.com. Tue, 26 May 2020 08:00:14 -0000 A San Francisco stationery artist carries optimism through crisis full 1 6 Faire This week, we talk with Cat Seto, creative director of Ferme à Papier, a stationery brand and storefront, about her artistic vision, quarantine creativity and how her heritage has shaped her business. Plus, a surprise reconnection! For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1637 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/chicago-self-taught-florist-shares-experience-introducing-curbside-pickup-WcHXzpXi For more information, go to Faire.com. Tue, 12 May 2020 08:00:18 -0000 A Chicago self-taught florist shares experience introducing curbside pickup full 1 5 Faire This week, we talk with Kelly Marie Thompson, owner and creative director of Fleur Inc., about the power of community during quarantine and how she’s managing the introduction of curbside pickup. Plus, Faire’s CFO, Lauren Cooks Levitan, talks about Neighborhood, our exciting new platform that helps retailers connect with customers online. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1295 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/oklahoma-city-couple-journey-makers-shop-owners-qe7yMwpy For more information, go to Faire.com. Tue, 05 May 2020 08:00:08 -0000 An Oklahoma City couple shares journey from makers to shop owners full 1 4 Faire This week, we talk with Kelli and Jessi Newsome, a married couple who co-founded OKcollective Candle Co. and more recently it’s retail sister shop, Common Dear. They share how small business owners can come together during quarantine and what Pride truly means to them. Plus, some of Faire’s LGBTQ+ team members talk about how to support queer-owned businesses during COVID-19. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1714 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/san-francisco-specialty-grocery-adapts-essential-UZax85uh For more information, go to Faire.com. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:11 -0000 A San Francisco specialty grocery adapts to being essential full 1 3 Faire This week, we talk with Mat Pond, co-owner of Epicurean Trader, about how he has adapted his small-batch artisan goods stores to follow safe practices and pivoted to carry essential products. Plus, Faire’s C.T.O. Marcelo Cortes discusses our initiative to help makers shift to producing protective non-medical face masks, and to help retailers source masks for their customers. For more information, go to Faire.com. For more information, go to Faire.com.

]]> 1524 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/wyoming-artist-entrepreneur-gift-shop-online-53LrEwho For more information, check out Faire online. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:04 -0000 A Wyoming artist-turned-entrepreneur brings gift shop online full 1 2 Faire This week, we talk with John Frechette, owner of the gift shop MADE, about pivoting to an e-commerce business and curating quarantine boxes with his partner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Faire’s C.O.O. Jeff Kolovson shares insights on recent buying trends for essentials and other at-home necessities. For more information, check out Faire online. For more information, check out Faire online.

]]> 1608 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/upstate-new-york-retailers-fighting-spirit-covid-19-IlYyoKQt For more information, check out Faire online. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:00:04 -0000 An upstate New York retailer’s fighting spirit amid COVID-19 full 1 1 Faire Welcome to the first episode of Brick & Order, a podcast by Faire. This week, we talk with Michelle Macey, founder of Beauty Organix, a chemical-free cosmetic shop, about how she is adapting her business and marketing strategies during the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, Faire’s C.E.O. Max Rhodes shares resources to help retailers like you get through this challenging time. We’re in this together. For more information, check out Faire online. For more information, check out Faire online.

]]> 1248 no https://faire.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-GqwLmEmg Introducing Brick & Order, a new podcast from Faire. Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:35:52 -0000 Faire Presents: Brick & Order trailer 1 Faire Introducing Brick & Order, a new podcast from Faire. Introducing Brick & Order, a new podcast from Faire. 56 no