“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 […]
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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 […]
6 Different Types of Customers
Let’s talk about the 6 different types of customers and why they matter to you. Now. I’m basing this on my own personal experience. If you know me, you know that I was 25 years old when I opened up a retail store in Chicago, I designed all of the clothing in the store. And […]
VIDEO: Did Cambridge Analytica Get Your Data from Facebook?
Did Cambridge Analytica Get Your Data from Facebook? So this happened… “Would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” Mark Zuckerberg: “Um,” looooooonggggg awkward pause…. “No.” >> eruption of laughter at Zuckerberg’s hesitancy to answer the question… Senator Durbin: “If you’ve messaged anybody this week, would […]
How Do I Start a Clothing Line with $5,000? Where Should I Spend the Money?
If you have a small startup budget, DO SPEND the money for professional pattern making and high quality product photos. You can skimp on other things.
Motivation Monday for Creative Entrepreneurs: Don’t Worry Too Much
Need a little motivation today? Check this out. Before Walt Disney built his gigantic empire, he was life-slapped just like the rest of us. He survived setbacks like… He was fired by a newspaper editor because “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas” His first animation company had a deal with a distribution company […]
Podcast #11: What Makes a Successful Creative with Paul Klein
Ever wonder why some creative entrepreneurs succeed and others struggle? On this episode of the Fashion Brain podcast, we talk about ALL creatives, not just fashion designers. We cover ways to sell your work, 3 things that every creative needs to do to be successful, and how to sell your work. My guest is Paul […]
