“Blast from the past…” <— that’s the email I received from an old family friend. She asked if I could help her turn her side hustle product business into her full-time gig. She wants out of the corporate world and believes her product biz could replace her job, but doesn’t know the steps. She wants […]
Podcasts
How Many Emails Should I Send During the Holiday Season?
How Many Emails Should I Send During the Holiday Season? If you listen to this podcast you know how big a fan I am of email marketing. It has an AMAZING ROI and is simple to execute. “What makes it (email) so valuable, especially during the holidays, is that it is an opt-in channel. That […]
Having More Fun With Your Your Business
Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a quick nugget episode, under six minutes. And it’s all about playing with the idea that your business can be a lot more fun. Your days can be more fun. In fact, what if you treated your business like a big, fun, sexy game? How great would […]
Made-to-Order Dresses as a Business Model with Sarah Gallagher
“Gallagher was born out of a love for dresses and a hope of a kinder garment industry. “ I have another great startup story for you on this week’s podcast with my special guest, Sarah Gallagher of Gallagher. Sarah and her sister are co-founders of Gallagher, a made-to-wear, sustainable women’s wear line. She’s known from […]
Starting and Growing a Streetwear Brand in Chicago with Dondre Smith of Almvghty Clothing
Starting and Growing a Streetwear Brand in Chicago with Dondre Smith of ALMVGHTY Clothing “A lot of trial and error in the beginning. A lot of struggle.” – Dondre Smith Today’s special guest, Dondre Smith, is the designer and owner of Almvghty Clothing (with a “V” for vision), a Chicago streetwear brand with the message […]
Fashion Startup Mistakes: 6 Things New Clothing Designers Need to Know Before They Start a Business
Fashion Startup Mistakes: 6 Things New Clothing Designers Need to Know Before They Start a Business I could fill a book with all the mistakes I made with my fashion business. A War and Peace sized book.😱 In today’s video + podcast, I’ve narrowed it down to the top 6 startup mistakes to avoid. I’m pretty […]
Do I Need a Blog for My Online Store?
I get this question ALL THE TIME… Do I need a blog for my online store? Yes and no. Usually, I’d say YES. But here’s the thing… I know there are many product-based entrepreneurs out there that are successful without a blog. The issue is, if you become reliant on certain avenues of traffic – […]
Fashion Startup Story: An honest look into why this fashion designer’s business is successful
Fashion Startup Story: An honest look into why this fashion designer is so successful Are you ready to step into the CEO role of your business? I am excited to share with you an excerpt from a recent LIVE Session workshop hosted for students in our new designer program. Each module in the program includes a […]