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
Podcast #4: Dealing with Criticism for Clothing and Accessories Designers
She said WHAT? Did you ever get a comment that left you a little stunned? The more you put yourself out there, the more feedback you'll get. Sometimes it feels like everyone has
Podcast #1: What Can You Stop Doing?
Yahoo! Today I am testing something new - a podcast. Well it's sort of a Faux Podcast so maybe I'll start calling it a "Fodcast". Today's topic is "What can you NOT do". To help