{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6729f0cc7c84f525cfead7db/689b50d6ba9d64856b627bdb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Blue Earth Podcast #20 - BATCH LDN","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6729f0cc7c84f525cfead7db/1755010046370-22ec49c7-8413-493c-a018-2e2b0114230c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From a university friendship in Newcastle to a flagship store in Covent Garden, Batch Ldn founders <strong>Sam Matanle</strong> and <strong>Julian Osborne</strong> are rewriting the rules of fashion. In this episode of the Blue Earth Podcast, they share how they spotted a gap in the market for the <em>casual suit</em>, built a made-to-order model that eliminates overproduction, and grew a cult following without spending a penny on paid ads.</p><p>We dive into:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why price and quality (not just sustainability) win customers</li><li>How celebrity endorsements and sports partnerships fuel their brand</li><li>The challenges — and advantages — of growing without stock</li><li>Their current £600k raise and vision for scaling globally</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re into fashion, entrepreneurship, or innovative business models that put planet and profit side by side, this conversation is packed with insight, humour, and practical lessons from two founders who are doing things differently.</p>","author_name":"Blue Earth"}