Episodes
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Published 03/05/23
Most of the things we buy are conceptual. In fact, I'd argue that nearly nothing we buy is physical. If Greg finds himself at the furniture store, he isn't really buying a pillow. He is buying comfort. Or maybe he is buying it for the greater purpose of athletics - to make his home look nicer. Although it is unsaid, Greg is actually buying comfort or aesthetics. He believes the pillow is the solution to fulfil these greater purposes. Understanding the root of Greg's motivated to buy can help...
Published 02/26/23
The buying power of a customer is drastically increased if they are buying, not so much for the design of the garment, but for what the garment speaks about the one who wears it. Join my mailing list Instagram: @elijahdelporte Let's get in touch For inquiries, feedback, or questions, email [email protected]
Published 02/12/23
Argument: Running a streetwear brand is about making the best designs possible. True, design is important. But not as important as you may sell it to be. A streetwear brand's designs should not be their primary selling point. Take Nike, for example. Nike's primary selling point is not their designs. In fact, on social media, you will hardly see a product photo. It's because it doesn't matter what Nike designs - people will buy it. Nike has become so prominent in defining their identity to the...
Published 12/19/22
A common pattern is that many streetwear brands experience great sales in the beginning. Friends and family purchase garments and before you know it, you're sold out. These are the people that buy because of YOU, and we love'em for it. Though once this dwindles, and I assure you it will if not already, you are left with nothing. The customers you gain from here on out are known as loyal customers because buy because of THEMSELVES. Join my mailing list Instagram: @elijahdelporte Let's get in...
Published 12/04/22
This episode features a conversation I had with Brock Kennedy. Founder of streetwear brand, Devon Street. We speak about how to sell the sizzle, not the sausage. In other words, selling an emotion instead of a product to a world that desires deep emotional connection. Let’s unpack how the big guys approach the business of streetwear. Devon Street: Instagram @devonstreet_ Website: www.devonstreet.au Enjoy today's episode? There's more: Join my mailing list Instagram: @elijahdelporte Let's get...
Published 10/23/22
Unsure of some content experiment ideas for your streetwear brand? Email me ([email protected]) your social links and I'll help you workshop some ideas that are yours to keep for free. Join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/3eddf0B Instagram tips: https://bit.ly/3Cnqsvw The Street Cred Podcast: https://bit.ly/3rZONDf Let's work together (Content Strategy): https://bit.ly/3ysHibs
Published 10/16/22
What is the Three Pillar Strategy? The Three Pillar Strategy is a type of content strategy allowing streetwear brands to communicate specific brand values, beliefs, and embodied lifestyles on social media platforms through a number of visual mediums. Each content pillar must... be aligned with your streetwear brands specific beliefs, values, and embodied lifestyle be executable and sustainable within the full-time schedule that comes with running a streetwear brand have the ability to be...
Published 10/09/22
This episode features a conversation I had with Madi Williams, founder of streetwear brand, MEW clothing.We speak about how she has created a culture through her brand and used a mission statement in creating content. Creating content on a budget is a strong suit of Madi’s, so don’t be surprised if you come away today with some practical and inexpensive content creation ideas. Enjoy today's episode? There's more:Join my mailing listInstagram: @elijahdelporteLet's get in touchFor inquiries,...
Published 09/11/22
This episode features a conversation I had with Jasper Mutimer - Founder of streetwear brand, Mutimer. Conveniently named! We discuss what it means to steal like an artist! This is garment designs and social media content. Additionally, featured are some practical ways to apply inspiration to your clothing and how you present it to the world!So, If your streetwear brand is on social media - this episode is for you. Enjoy today's episode? There's more:Join my mailing listInstagram:...
Published 09/04/22
Enjoy today's episode? There's more: Join my mailing listInstagram: @elijahdelporteLet's get in touchFor inquiries, feedback, or questions, email [email protected]
Published 08/28/22
I watched an interesting interview with Colin and Samir and one of the things they mentioned was the effect of short-form swipe content:You can watch 30 TikToks from the same creator, yet not know their name. This is different from YouTube in that creators build communities. You could watch 2 YouTube videos from the same YouTube creator and you would know their name.This is proven true by the recent VidCon event where TikTokers with millions of followers experienced a no-show to their meet...
Published 08/21/22
Just the right time is the moment your customers are ready to buy a garment. The moment they want to treat themselves to some new clothes.As a streetwear brand, there is no way to predict this moment (i.e., when it will be, how long until a follower is ready to buy). But why have to predict?Show up every day to your followers and you will retain the front row seat in their minds. This is not a guessing game. If and when a follower is ready, they will think of you.Have you posted something...
Published 08/14/22
In this episode, I speak with James Collins about his brand, Studio Innate. In just over 2 years, James has grown his Instagram page from 250 followers to 100k followers, sharing design mock-ups and documenting his experience starting a streetwear label.So, I’m speaking to the eCommerce streetwear brands out there - this episode is for you. Studio Innate:Website: https://shop.studioinnate.com/Instagram: @studioinnateElijahWebsite: https://www.winkfilms.com/Instagram: @elijahdelporteMailing...
Published 07/31/22
On this episode, Elijah speaks about the importance of creating a content strategy for your streetwear brand and how to do so.For many brands (possibly including your own) social media is today's 'set-up-shop'. Customers find your brand through Instagram or TikTok before being redirected to an online store.Social media acts as the foundation for many clothing businesses. Without it, there would be no revenue. Without content strategy, your brand is like a plane without a pilots instruments....
Published 07/17/22
On this episode, Elijah speaks about sales funnels for streetwear brands and how to define the steps within these systems for your own clothing label.The steps within a sales funnel (referred to as micro-decision by a customer) is the very path you lay our for a target customer. By listening you will learn about how to bridge the gap between A (the point of awareness) and destination B (the sale/ a purchase) for your target customers and how to make it specific to your brand.Let's work...
Published 07/10/22
In this episode, I speak with Saim Farooqui, founder of brand, Reveurs De Vie, about core values and customer avatars. Saim is a big advocate for mental health and started his brand with the intention of bringing awareness to starting conversations. This is his brand's purpose.We speak about why understanding your ‘why’ is so important. In other words, your purpose, and how to reach customers that care.I think you are really going to like this one! Enjoy the show.Reveurs De Vie:Instagram -...
Published 06/19/22
In this episode, I speak with co-founders Casper Tremlett and Aron Williams about their brand, Mertramertra. They began things more than a year ago in the peak of COVID and have been on the market since the beginning of 2022.By only the second drop, they sold out their entire collection of hoodies in 4 minutes, marking Mertramertra on my radar. Not too bad if you ask me…Today’s episode is for brands who want to learn the secrets to their success so early on. We speak about how to build hype,...
Published 06/05/22
Elijah, going solo for the first time, does a tutorial on creating shareable social media content for streetwear fashion brands.Summary:People buy things from those they know, like, and trustYour customers know, like, and trust their friends more than anyoneA strong brand personality is the foundationembrace your flawshave opinionsengage with your audience Provide valewhat are my customer's pain points?appeal to their emotionswhat is my audience interested in?Lets work together:...
Published 05/29/22
Josh Brown & Josh Meyer (same name and birthday) are co-founders and owners of The Snake Hole, a Melbourne streetwear brand focused on the art industry. It has been almost 10 years since the beginning of their journey with this brand."Don't work with your best friend" they say. These two made it work - and well! In this episode, we speak about what it means to hire processes to make our lives easier. The guys at The Snake Hole share how they have built a small team of designers,...
Published 05/19/22
Dean Carnemolla is the founder and director of Something Wonderful, an Australian unisex streetwear clothing brand. Dean has previously worked alongside Daniel Bradshaw at StreetX before venturing out on his own in 2020. Dean found himself playing with illustrator and thinking about what he might put on a t-shirt. There birthed sw69 (now Something Wonderful).As you can imagine, Dean is no stranger to the world of streetwear and business. In this episode, he shares what it means to be in it...
Published 05/12/22
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Published 05/05/22