Buying and Beyond
Welcome to the Buying & Beyond podcast, the podcast for all things Retail Buying...and more!
Join us, Kate & Lyns, buyers and best friends, each week for industry insights, stories and expertise from real people in retail.
Enjoy honest stories and conversations, retail therapy and learn bite-sized tips from us and our guests from across the industry.
- Season 1 starts with Becoming a Buyer - the background to how we started in the industry, what exactly is a Buyer, working your way up the ladder and the main meetings and tasks working in Buying
- Season 2 is all about Being a Buyer - leading a team, coordinating trips, working with suppliers, product & personal development and sustainability
- Season 3 takes us beyond just the direct Buying team - we introduce merchandisers, talk about designers and new trends, burnout & life coaching.
- Season 4 is where we are joined by more Retail Buyers and have also invited Retail Businesses to tell us their stories
- Season 5 continues with a fantastic assortment of Retail Buyers and Retail Businesses. We find out how they got started and what inspires & excites them about retail - plus we lift the lid on what Brands need and Buyers expect!
We are your modern day mentors; prepping Buyers of the future and empowering current Buyers. Our insights for retail businesses and entrepreneurs will shine a light on how to to build, grow, scale and pitch like a pro!
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Buying and Beyond
Season 5 Episode 1: We ‘chat’ to the creator of the amazing instagram account ‘Life of a Buyer’
We couldn’t be more thrilled to kick off Season 5 with such an incredible guest! It was an absolute privilege to have a conversation with the creator behind the wildly popular Instagram account, Life of a Buyer (LOAB). With over 33,000 engaged followers, this account has become a must-follow for anyone in the industry. If you know, you know!
We’ve been eager to get answers to some burning questions we’ve had for LOAB, and guess what? They responded! To keep the mystery alive, Katy will be stepping in to take on the role of LOAB in this episode, as we dive into the insights they’ve shared with us.
We’re chatting about everything from what inspired them to start this account, the most humbling, proud, and rewarding moments of LOAB’s journey to what the future holds. Plus, we’ll talk about the power of collaborative spaces like this one and how it benefits all of us in the industry. You won’t want to miss this one!
Key Takeaways:
1) Don’t sweat the small stuff and the promotions will come
2) We are a very loyal, dedicated community with a bond like no other.
3) The thrill of that best seller still gets me. Seeing someone wearing or using something I’ve helped create and buy, I still love that.
If your a buyer listening to this and would love to join us for a chat on the podcast, get in touch- we would love to have you on to share your experience with others to inspire and inform anyone looking to join the wild world of retail buying. Drop us a DM via instagram or send us an email hello@buyingandbeyond.co.uk
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