Her Startup Story: 5 Epic Fails That Almost Put Me Out of Business If you sell a physical product or want to launch a line, you’re in the right place. This week, I’m starting a new series of episodes called “Her Startup Story”. I’m planning to dive into YOUR stories, so I figured before I […]
mistakes to avoid for startup fashion brands
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.đ± In today’s video + podcast, I’ve narrowed it down to the top 6 startup mistakes to avoid. I’m pretty […]
My Biggest Mistake: How I screwed up a wholesale order and lost $25K
This article is adapted from the one originally printed in the Chicago Tribune. I should really call this story… âMy Big Dumb Newbie Mistake and How I Lost $25,000 Selling to a Big Box Storeâ. No, itâs not a joke. My biggest mistake in business was when I screwed up an order with a major […]
Video Report from the NYC Fabric Show: Mistakes I Made, How to Know if Your Business Will Work, Fabric With No Minimums
I got back last night from doing Seminars at the DG Expo fabric show in New York. The best part of an event like that is meeting all the rockin’ entrepreneurs, hearing their stories, and helping them in any (and every) way I can. I can’t tell you how fun it is to be part […]
#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 right now) and is “practicing loving everything”.  Here’s how she sent in her question via Instagram – gotta love it!! Q: So Jane, my question is—>>> ***Do you have any […]
Podcast #22: Fashion Designer Interview: Product Launch with Monica Lee
You’re in for a treat today! Podcast Episode #22 celebrates a fashion designer’s product launch. You’ll meet Monica Lee-Henell, founder and host of Smart Creative Women, a podcast show designed to help women learn, grow, and get inspired. And now… she has a new collection of clutches, accessories, and T-shirts. Monica came to my live startup event in […]
Podcast #20: 5 Big Mistakes Fashion Brands Make in the First Six Months
In this episode of the Fashion Brain podcast, I talk about the WRONG way to start a fashion brand. The 5 mistakes I list today are all ones I’ve made myself with my retail store and womenswear line. I really hope today’s podcast saves you some trouble – and money. In this episode, we’ll cover: […]
