HappyPorch Radio

We explore the opportunities, challenges, mindset and tech resources needed to thrive in the Product-as-a-Service space with Yann Toutant of Black Winch, an expert in the realm and ally to companies wanting to successfully enter it. 

Running a circular minded rental business can be a complex, crazymaking process. But with the right support and software, integrated well, it can really help. Drawing from our recent conversation with Ryan Atkins of Supercycle, you’ll find a great deal of insights, resources and paths forward in this regard. 

Following our conversation with Ryan Atkins of Shopify circular enabler Supercycle, we focus on two powerful distinctions which could well greatly open up your circular business: How rental and resale are in many ways just different facets of the same spectrum (and how best to leverage each) And, reframing the common brand fear that resale & rental of their products will cannibalise new product sales. 

In a vibrant conversation, HappyPorch Radio spoke with Lucy Wishart, getting an academic perspective on the circular economy that was ripe with insights, including consumption work, a powerfully simple encapsulation of the key way rental companies benefit consumers. And how to best leverage that. 

What is accidental circularity? What role does empathy play in embracing a circular model of business? What lessons can be learned from Apple's domination of the smartphone resale market? What role can open source devices play in the circular economy? Inspired by our recent conversation with Leah Pollen, we explore this and more. 

Looking back after our first episode of HappyPorch Radio’s new season with Danai Osmond, an experienced traveler at the intersection of the rental and circular economy sectors, we surface key insights from this deep dive. Like the discoverability quandary, and how to solve it. The delicate balance of maximising Utility. Deep data. And more.

Join us as we continue to delve into the rapidly evolving world of re-commerce within the fashion industry. With new platforms emerging and existing ones scaling up, it's an exciting yet complex time to explore the intersections of fashion, technology, and circularity.

This time we continued our deep dive into the fascinating realm of re-commerce within the fashion industry - a pivotal driver in championing the circular economy.

Our first exploration is centred on the fascinating world of re-commerce within the fashion industry. As the second-hand market gains momentum, we discuss the vital role of software and technology in giving used clothes a new lease of life. But do these re-commerce platforms truly live up to their eco-friendly reputation?