Turn Off Your Phone When was the last time you fully unplugged? This weekend I challenge you to turn off your phone. Maybe for a whole day, maybe for five hours, maybe for three
How to avoid fabric hoarding so you only buying fabric that you actually use
How to Avoid Fabric Hoarding So You Only Buy Fabric That You Will Actually Use Fabric hoard much? You know who you are. If you create and sell products, you probably buy too
How Do I Start a Clothing Line with $5,000? Where Should I Spend the Money?
How Do I Start a Clothing Line with $5,000? Where Should I Spend the Money? I found this great question in my Inbox the other day, forwarded to me from Cathy Wagner, my retail
#AskJanesBrain Episode #4: Where Can I Find an Apparel Manufacturer?
Today's #AskJanesBrain question comes from a designer in the Atlanta area who wants me to recommend a good manufacturer for his fashion line. The thing Tommy doesn't realize (and
The 5 Big Money Mistakes Most Fashion Startups Make
There’s the dream of starting a fashion line, and then there’s the reality behind it. A big part of that reality is cash. Numbers. Dinero, moolah, bread, dough, jack, loot,
How to Make 2015 Awesome for Your Fashion Business
2015 is coming up fast! I put together this list, a roadmap of sorts, with 3 things you can do to make 2015 your best year ever. #1) Set Goals We've all heard this before.
What if I’m Not Getting a Response From a Retail Buyer?
Today's video answers a question from a clothing designer. She's frustrated by the lack of response from her buyer outreach and wondering what her next step should be. Should she
Getting Support For Your Fashion Business – What to Do if You’re Not Feeling It…
Do people around you support what you're doing in your business? In this video, I tell you the story of a designer who had "issues" with her husband. He feels she needs to "get
Podcast #14: Pricing and Fear of Charging What You Deserve with Tom Buford
Podcast #14: Pricing and Fear of Charging What You Deserve with Tom Buford This week we're talking about pricing your product or service with my awesome guest Tom Buford or Tom