Season 1 Episode 9: Be that manager: firm but fair! We talk about our preferred management styles and how to manage both up and down!
In this episode we’re chatting about all things management, so often there is no training and you just have to learn on the job. We discuss our first experiences of managing, our preferred management ...
20 Mar 202437min
Season 1 Episode 8: Staying relevant, identifying trends and finding inspiration everywhere
In Episode 8 we chat about a really common task that most buyers carry out called a compshop. It’s really about how we gather our market data and take inspiration from retailers. It’s important to rem...
13 Mar 202437min
Season 1 Episode 7: "This is my stage and this is my show" as Buyers are centre stage for Sign Offs
In this Episode we focus on the Sign Off meeting, we set the scene, talk about the general scenarios you might find, the questions you may face, and how to handle it all like an absolute pro..! Our to...
6 Mar 202431min
Season 1 Episode 6: It's all so last season when we're planning ahead with a Critical Path
Episode 6 is all about the critical path, which is essentially a sequence of tasks you need to finish on time in order to complete your initiative. It’s a flow chart that needs to be followed as tight...
28 Feb 202449min
Season 1 Episode 5: Let's talk trade. Tbh it's all a show - in a really sh*t theatre!
In episode 5 we talk about trade. It's the main meeting that shapes our week, challenges us to think creatively and find solutions. It focuses on sales - how did you perform last week, what is your fo...
21 Feb 202430min
Season 1 Episode 4: Own brand or Branded - Buyers are responsible for everything!
In this episode we explore the differences between own brand development and branded buying, discuss how Buyers are responsible for everything and we have a giggle about some sampling mishaps. Both ty...
14 Feb 202442min
Season 1 Episode 3: Climbing the Buying Ladder - It's a long way up!
In this episode we talk about the different roles in Buying , starting from entry level and working our way up the ladder step by step… and depending what company you work for there can be a lot of ru...
7 Feb 202444min
Season 1 Episode 2: It's not you, It's me; starting our careers, our first jobs and the daunting experience of a buying interview!
In this episode we’ll share all about landing our first jobs, from how we found out about the roles, to interviews, to our first days! After all the studying and internships then came the daunting pro...
31 Jan 202436min
