CASE STUDYHow Inaka Power Cut Costs 70% While Scaling Support, Design, and Development in 30 Days

What does this client’s business do?

Inaka Power is a lifestyle and athletic wear brand known for its bold designs and strong online community.

Bottlenecks:

Slow customer support response times

A stretched-thin design team struggling to keep pace with product drops

Expensive agency contracts for Shopify development and site maintenance

They needed a leaner, smarter way to scale—without compromising on quality.

Who was hired, and what was their role?

WithPort helped Inaka Power build a high-performing remote team in the Philippines, including:

3 E-commerce Customer Support Specialists to manage all returns, inquiries, and order issues

2 Clothing Designers to expand their creative capacity and release new product lines faster

1 Full-time Shopify Developer to manage site performance, implement updates, and handle technical fixes

Key responsibilities included:

Reducing response times for customer inquiries across email, social, and live chat

Designing new apparel collections to keep the brand’s momentum with frequent product drops

Streamlining Shopify backend processes and improving site uptime without relying on a costly agency

What is the salary of the individuals they hired?

$7,200/year each (vs. $40,000 U.S.)

$30,000/year each (vs. $80,000–$120,000 U.S.)

$1,000/month (vs. $5,000/month agency retainer)

This resulted in a 70% reduction in operational costs across design, development, and customer service.

What was the candidates’ background before being hired?

WithPort sourced professionals with:

5–10 years of experience in e-commerce, fashion design, and web development

Portfolios showcasing high-quality apparel designs for global brands

Expertise in Shopify, Klaviyo, and customer support platforms like Gorgias and Zendesk

Native-level written English and familiarity with U.S. consumer expectations for support

Measurable Impact

Within 30 days of onboarding:

Customer support response times dropped from 30 minutes to under 2 minutes

Design output doubled, allowing Inaka Power to launch more frequent drops

Shopify site maintenance costs decreased from $5,000/month to $1,000/month

By leveraging WithPort’s expertise in remote recruiting, Inaka Power scaled their team and eliminated growth bottlenecks—focusing on what they do best: building culture and community.

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