Ep. 96 - Vince Lebon, Founder & CEO of Rollie Nation

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Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!
We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Vince Lebon, Founder and CEO of Rollie Nation. Rollie has set new standards in footwear, merging comfort and style in a way that resonates globally. Inspired by Vince’s desire to create a stylish, travel-friendly shoe for his wife, Rollie has grown from a humble market stall to an internationally recognised brand.

Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Vince’s Story: Learn about Vince’s journey, from Melbourne’s western suburbs to becoming one of the most respected names in footwear, collaborating with Adidas and designing for stars like NBA legend James Harden.
• Building Rollie Nation: Discover Rollie’s origins and how Vince’s commitment to lightweight, stylish shoes transformed his market stall into a global brand sold in 11 countries.
• Comfort-First Innovation: Vince shares his design philosophy, merging sneaker-like comfort with dress-shoe sophistication, creating what the media calls a "comfortable Samba alternative."
• Ethical Production & Customer Connection: Hear how Rollie’s dedication to ethical manufacturing, sustainable materials, and close supplier relationships has become a cornerstone of the brand, helping Vince and his team connect with their community.
• The Future of Rollie Nation: Vince reflects on the brand’s growth through challenges like the pandemic, the expanding product line, and what lies ahead as Rollie Nation continues to lead as a comfort icon in the industry.

Vince’s story is packed with insights for anyone passionate about building something unique and meaningful, and his drive to balance style with ethical production and customer connection is truly inspiring.

Thank you to Vince for joining us! We’re sure you’ll enjoy the unique perspectives and meaningful takeaways from this conversation.

To explore Rollie Nation or connect with Vince, check out these links:

• Rollie Nation's Website
• Rollie Nation on Instagram
• Rollie Nation on TikTok
• Rollie Nation on LinkedIn
• Vince Lebon on LinkedIn

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