
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
When the market turns, even the best operators feel the strain. Aman Advani (Ministry of Supply) shares how he’s managing short-term chaos without torching long-term strategy.In this episode, Orita Co-Founder Aaron Schwartz sits down with Aman to unpack what it takes to adapt in 2025—from rethinking returns and reshuffling supply chains to managing customer expectations when your own plans keep shifting.They dive into the practical: moving warehouses across borders, rethinking “free returns” through a loyalty-first lens, and trimming the marketing stack for efficiency. This is a conversation for operators who are doing their best to stay steady—even when nothing feels stable.💡 Curious how a founder of a beloved DTC brand is navigating supply chain chaos, consumer pullback, and what’s next for personalization? 👉 Watch now for sharp insights, war stories, and some unexpected optimism.👥 Guests: Aman Advani – Co-Founder & CEO, Ministry of Supply Aaron Schwartz – Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Orita🎧 Chapters:[00:00 Introduction and Background][03:08 Founding Story of Ministry of Supply][06:02 Navigating Tariffs and Economic Challenges][09:00 Consumer Sentiment and Pricing Strategies][11:52 Return Policies and Customer Engagement][15:01 Supply Chain Decisions and Tariff Impacts][18:12 Agility in Operations and Inventory Management][20:58 Metrics and Performance Tracking][26:01 Product Evolution and Customer Retention][28:01 Engaging Existing Customers][30:21 Personalization in Marketing][32:58 Future Vision for Ministry of Supply][35:22 Advice for Business Operators]💛 Extra Credit:🔗 Learn more at orita.aiSay hi to Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroncharlesschwartz/
When the market turns, even the best operators feel the strain. Aman Advani (Ministry of Supply) shares how he’s managing short-term chaos without torching long-term strategy.In this episode, Orita Co-Founder Aaron Schwartz sits down with Aman to unpack what it takes to adapt in 2025—from rethinking returns and reshuffling supply chains to managing customer expectations when your own plans keep shifting.They dive into the practical: moving warehouses across borders, rethinking “free returns” through a loyalty-first lens, and trimming the marketing stack for efficiency. This is a conversation for operators who are doing their best to stay steady—even when nothing feels stable.💡 Curious how a founder of a beloved DTC brand is navigating supply chain chaos, consumer pullback, and what’s next for personalization? 👉 Watch now for sharp insights, war stories, and some unexpected optimism.👥 Guests: Aman Advani – Co-Founder & CEO, Ministry of Supply Aaron Schwartz – Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Orita🎧 Chapters:[00:00 Introduction and Background][03:08 Founding Story of Ministry of Supply][06:02 Navigating Tariffs and Economic Challenges][09:00 Consumer Sentiment and Pricing Strategies][11:52 Return Policies and Customer Engagement][15:01 Supply Chain Decisions and Tariff Impacts][18:12 Agility in Operations and Inventory Management][20:58 Metrics and Performance Tracking][26:01 Product Evolution and Customer Retention][28:01 Engaging Existing Customers][30:21 Personalization in Marketing][32:58 Future Vision for Ministry of Supply][35:22 Advice for Business Operators]💛 Extra Credit:🔗 Learn more at orita.aiSay hi to Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroncharlesschwartz/