<![CDATA[Scaling Secondhand]]>Talking about the mission, madness, and methods behind at scale secondhand businesses.

]]>intheloopai.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:52:08 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 18:29:22 GMT60In the Loop<p>Talking about the mission, madness, and methods behind at scale secondhand businesses. </p><p></p>episodicIn the Loopzahra@intheloopai.comno<![CDATA[Men's Secondhand and the "Faceless WhatNot" - Ryan Frankel of Shedd]]>The conversation covers topics related to the vintage clothing industry, including sourcing, customer base, market trends, retail experiences, and the launch of a new online platform called Shedd. Ryan Frankel shares insights on the vintage clothing market, the impact of tariffs, the evolution of retail experiences, and the development of Shedd as a platform for buying and selling secondhand clothing.

Check out the platform here -> Shedd - $5 Vintage Auctions

Takeaways

  • Vintage clothing market trends
  • Challenges and opportunities in the vintage clothing industry
  • The launch of Shedd as an innovative platform for buying and selling secondhand clothing

Chapters

  • 00:00 Vintage Clothing Market Trends
  • 06:24 Sourcing and Sorting Process
  • 09:04 Impact of Tariffs and Revenue Increase
  • 11:32 Evolution of Retail Experiences
  • 15:54 Introduction of Shedd Platform
]]>4d782180-c25b-4d18-b854-869dfb607113Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:18:13 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics related to the vintage clothing industry, including sourcing, customer base, market trends, retail experiences, and the launch of a new online platform called Shedd. Ryan Frankel shares insights on the vintage clothing market, the impact of tariffs, the evolution of retail experiences, and the development of Shedd as a platform for buying and selling secondhand clothing.</p><p></p><p>Check out the platform here -&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shedd.app/" target="_blank"><b>Shedd - $5 Vintage Auctions</b></a></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Vintage clothing market trends</li><li>Challenges and opportunities in the vintage clothing industry</li><li>The launch of Shedd as an innovative platform for buying and selling secondhand clothing</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Vintage Clothing Market Trends</li><li>06:24 Sourcing and Sorting Process</li><li>09:04 Impact of Tariffs and Revenue Increase</li><li>11:32 Evolution of Retail Experiences</li><li>15:54 Introduction of Shedd Platform</li></ul>no00:31:1212Men's Secondhand and the "Faceless WhatNot" - Ryan Frankel of Sheddfull<![CDATA[Thrift, Discount Retail, and the Southeast Strategy - Chris Homewood from America's Thrift Store]]>Chris Homewood, CEO of America's Thrift Stores, shares insights on the growth and expansion of thrift businesses, the unique opportunities in the southeast region, and the challenges of scaling a thrift chain. He emphasizes the importance of culture, talent, and simplicity in scaling, and the value of thrift in sustainability and community impact.

Takeaways

  • Thrift businesses are experiencing aggressive growth, with a focus on creating a one-stop shop experience for customers.
  • The southeast region presents unique opportunities for thrift businesses, especially in smaller cities with growing populations.
  • Culture, talent, and simplicity are key factors in successfully scaling a thrift chain.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Thrill of Thrift Finds
  • 02:05 Aggressive Growth and Expansion
  • 03:32 Thrift in the Southeast: Unique Opportunities
  • 06:16 Merchandising Strategy and Customer Base
  • 08:32 Thrift vs. Off-Price Retail
  • 13:06 New Goods Programs and Scaling Challenges
  • 20:17 Culture, Talent, and Scaling
]]>824d9747-0806-4346-bdde-7d716d55e80fSun, 16 Aug 2026 17:17:19 GMT<p>Chris Homewood, CEO of America's Thrift Stores, shares insights on the growth and expansion of thrift businesses, the unique opportunities in the southeast region, and the challenges of scaling a thrift chain. He emphasizes the importance of culture, talent, and simplicity in scaling, and the value of thrift in sustainability and community impact.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Thrift businesses are experiencing aggressive growth, with a focus on creating a one-stop shop experience for customers.</li><li>The southeast region presents unique opportunities for thrift businesses, especially in smaller cities with growing populations.</li><li>Culture, talent, and simplicity are key factors in successfully scaling a thrift chain.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Thrill of Thrift Finds</li><li>02:05 Aggressive Growth and Expansion</li><li>03:32 Thrift in the Southeast: Unique Opportunities</li><li>06:16 Merchandising Strategy and Customer Base</li><li>08:32 Thrift vs. Off-Price Retail</li><li>13:06 New Goods Programs and Scaling Challenges</li><li>20:17 Culture, Talent, and Scaling</li></ul>no00:24:1811Thrift, Discount Retail, and the Southeast Strategy - Chris Homewood from America's Thrift Storefull