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#111 Poshmark challenges the norms of traditional retail

Retail Gets Real · with Manish Chandra · March 25, 2019 · 23 min

Summary

Poshmark's CEO, Manish Chandra, discusses how the platform blends social networking and e-commerce to create a thriving marketplace. Discover how this model empowers individuals to become entrepreneurs, fostering a community around buying and selling fashion, and challenging traditional retail norms. This episode offers key insights into leveraging social commerce for business growth and market disruption.

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amazon & marketplacesbrand & contentfounder & leadership

Topics covered

social commercepeer-to-peer marketplacecircular economyuser-generated contentcommunity buildinggig economy entrepreneurship

Episode description

Social network's ability to connect and influence people's behavior is powerful. In the case of Poshmark, it's not only connecting buyers and sellers, it's also creating a new kind of entrepreneur. Join us as we sit down with founder and CEO Manish Chandra for a look inside the largest social commerce marketplace in the United States. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Understand the power of integrating social features directly into your e-commerce platform to drive engagement and sales, rather than just using social media for marketing.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Explore how fostering a strong community among users can transform them into active sellers and brand advocates, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Consider the potential of the 'circular economy' and resale models to tap into new customer segments and build a sustainable business.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Learn from Poshmark's approach to enabling user-generated content and peer-to-peer interactions as a core component of your marketplace strategy.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Identify opportunities within the gig economy to empower individuals to build their own businesses through your platform, expanding your supply and reach.

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