Sorry, But Your Clothing Line’s Not Good Enough
True story. That time I was told my designs kinda sucked… Updated for 2025: This story still hits hard even though I wrote it years
December 9, 2024
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Selling Wholesale
How Do I Get Over the Fear of Selling My Own Product? (for Makers, Fashion Designers, and Artists)
Does the idea of selling your own work make you want to hide under the covers? I get it. It can be VERY challenging to
June 20, 2016
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How Do Trunk Shows With a Boutique Really Work?
What is a Trunk Show and How Do They Work? A typical trunk show is when the creator/vendor brings their line to a boutique or
May 20, 2016
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Podcast
Checklist: Before You Can Sell Your Product to Retailers
Before you start approaching retail buyers with your product, you want to consider it from the buyer’s point of view. I owned a retail store
May 13, 2016
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Ask Jane
#AskJanesBrain: How Do I Get a Sale Without Offering a Discount on My Product?
Today’s #AskJanesBrain question comes from a designer I absolutely adore. Meet Courtney Graham, aka the bohemian yogi who’s currently traveling the world (she’s in Peru
April 8, 2016
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Ask Jane
#AskJanesBrain Episode #6: Why Don’t Retail Buyers Call Me Back?
Today’s question is about selling your fashion product wholesale and the age-old problem NOT getting a response from a buyer – even after they tell you to
October 9, 2015
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Ask Jane
#AskJanesBrain Episode #5: Is it Too Late to Sell My Product to Boutiques for Fall?
Do you still want to get your product into stores this fall? Today’s video answers a question about whether it’s too late or if you
October 2, 2015
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Business Growth
Approaching Retailers to Sell Your Clothing, Accessories, or Jewelry Product
Today’s video is s clip from a live Seminar at the Chicago Fashion Incubator. It talks about the importance of being DIFFERENT in your retailer
July 10, 2015
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