In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with longtime friend of the show, Ben Bernal. Ben is the E-Commerce Director of Sneaker Politics, a premier sneaker boutique known for its curated selection and strong community presence. Ben shares his journey, from growing up in the Philippines to carving out a career in the sneaker industry, and gives us an inside look at how he got started at Sneaker Politics. We also dive into his experience launching the Sneaker Politics app, exploring the challenges and triumphs of creating a seamless e-commerce experience for sneakerheads. Join us as we cover Ben’s inspiring story, the growth of Sneaker Politics, and what it takes to stay at the forefront of the sneaker game!=============================Make sure to subscribe to shoepodcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/shoepodcastyoutube💬 Want to join in on the conversation? Check out our Discord! https://discord.gg/ggysMR8uxj=============================Check us out!=============================🔗 Online: http://www.shoepodcast.com🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoepodcast🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shoepodcast🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shoepodcast=============================⏲️ Time Stamps: ⏲️0:00 - Intro3:49 - Growing up14:14 - Onboard with Sneaker Politics19:14 - First pair of sneakers22:13 - Working at Sneaker Politics35:15 - Switching to E-Commerce Director53:16 - Raffles58:28 - First meeting Ben1:02:38 - Lightning round questions1:06:56 - Closing=============================Music by JohnnyBgood.