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The Sole Supplier podcast brings you the very best news, discussion and banter within the sneaker industry.
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Sunday Jun 09, 2019
Sunday Jun 09, 2019
George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are joined by Grime DJ Logan Sama. They discuss:
- Logans favourite sneakers including Nike Air Max BW x Stash and WHY?!
- How Esports is mixing with the sneaker and streetwear scene.
- Can you buy Off White x Nike in Fortnite?!
- Being the biggest Grime DJ in the world.
- Warhammer Skills
- Keepin It Grimy Podcast
- What has motivated Logan to succeed?
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are joined by Jon Wexler, VP of entertainment and influencer marketing for adidas. This very special edition of The Sole Supplier podcast was filmed at the house of classics event in Paris. They discuss:
- A day in the life of Jon Wexler
- Kanye West and adidas
- What is influencer marketing?
- How has influencer marketing changed?
- How do you get into the industry?
- What defines a classic?
- Jon's top adidas sneakers
- Sustainability in fashion
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are joined by Lawrence Roulland owner of Crep Select - an independently owned store in Lewisham for Trainers, exclusives and sold out styles.
They discuss:
- Taking real ownership of crep select
- Looting during the riots
- The cost of running a shoe store in London
- Keeping your image in line with your store
- Keeping up with the demand for womens trainers
- Using a pair of Virgil signed shoes for marketing
- Being featured in the visa Christmas advert - Giving people jobs and helping them become employable
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are joined by Andy Wilson aka The_Sneakerdog. Andy is a trader with insights into the sneaker industry and how brands create hype around releases. They discuss:
- How much do brands make from hype products?
- The economics of sneakers
- How big is the high heat market?
- What factors affect the cost of production?
- Which brands is the most profitable?
- The effect of Brexit on buying sneakers?
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
COMPETITION - Comment on the YouTube video for your chance to WIN £100.
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George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are joined by Franklin Boateng aka The King of Trainers. Franklin is arguably the UK's biggest sneakerhead and considered an authority on all things trainer related.
- Becoming known in the sneaker industry.
- Stopping crime by providing jobs in industry.
- Shooting and fights outside stores.
- Getting started on Social Media.
- How to work with agencies.
- Going viral and receiving abuse.
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
COMPETITION - Comment on the YouTube video for your chance to WIN £100.
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George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are joined by Alexandra Hackett aka Mini Swoosh (Studio ALCH) and Meg Parry (Studio ALCH), who host their own UK sneaker podcast (UK6) which is a show about streetwear and sneakers specifically for women.
- The environmental impact of the fashion industry.
- What Air Max Day means to the sneaker community.
- Thoughts on celebs endorsing sneakers.
- Alex working at Foot Patrol
- UK6 Podcast
- The Alex played in the ON AIR competition.
- Designing menswear using old Nike items.
- When Meg worked at Size?
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
COMPETITION - Comment on the YouTube video for your chance to WIN £100.
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George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas sit down and talk with Jasmine Lasode, designer of the Nike Air Max 97 London Summer Of Love / Air Max 97p
- What it's like to work with Nike designing her own sneaker.
- How she won Nike On Air.
- The inspiration behind the Air Max 97.
- Tips for people wanting to work with big brands.
- What it's like to visit Nike Portland to work on designs.
- What is next in her career.
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
COMPETITION - Hit LIKE & drop a COMMENT on the YouTube video for your chance to WIN a £100 voucher.
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George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are back with Sole Supplier residents Chris and Dan for an ask the audience special.
We answer all of your IG questions and discuss:
- Is the Yeezy hype dying?
- How to get into the sneaker industry
- Our favourite pairs
- The future of sneakers
- Our biggest regrets
We hope you enjoy.
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Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
George Sullivan (CEO of The Sole Supplier) and Alex Vas are back with a very educational episode featuring:
Morgan Weekes aka Morprime joins us to discuss
- How he first got involved in sneakers
- The life of a brand consultant
- His top tips on how to get involved in the sneakers industry.
- Knowing your worth with brands.
- The addictive nature of collecting.
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
George Sullivan, CEO of The Sole Supplier and Alex Vas are back with a very educational episode featuring: Kola Tytler, associate of the Yeezy Mafia and founder of Dropout Milano discusses
- The early days of Yeezy Mafia.
- What the brands think.
- How Dropout Milano got into the resale market.
- What brands think of resellers.
- What collaboration is coming next for Nike.
- How to build a bot.
Emily Atkins, Head of Community at The Sole Supplier discusses - How she won a sneaker bot.
- What bots she uses and which ones work well.
- How the music industry collaborations have similarities to sneakers.
We hope you enjoy.