Tag Archives: Fashion Brain Academy

If You Do Everything Yourself in Your Fashion Business, What Happens?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jane

I am thrilled to be able to share this article today from Vianza’s Mita Patnaik. I absolutely flipped when I first read it because I think it hits home on some issues that really hold designers back. Things like – are …

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As a new fashion designer do I need to know how to sketch my designs?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by jane

I got this question in my email InBox the other day and it’s not the first time I’ve heard it. I figure it may help some of you awesome fashion Brain Readers if I answer it here for all to …

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How to Pitch Bloggers for a Fashion Product

Posted on November 30, 2012 by jane

The rise and credibility of bloggers in the past few years has really changed the way consumers get information. While getting traditional press in magazines is still great, a nicely placed mention on the right blog can be a tremendous …

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Some inspiration from a great Speaker and Motivator

Posted on November 29, 2012 by jane

I got this email today from a friend and I though it was too good to keep to myself… “Hi Jane and everyone, A great motivational speaker passed away this week, Zig Ziglar.  My dad would always throw his books …

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Selling Your Fashion Product: Getting Over the Fear That Stops You

Posted on November 23, 2012 by jane

The longer I coach entrepreneurs, the more I start to notice that sometimes there is very little difference between those that succeed and those that fail. At least on the surface. Sometimes I look at 2 designers and think… Both …

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How to use Pinterest to get more traffic to your fashion website

Posted on November 2, 2012 by jane

This is a guest post from Andreea Ayers of Launch Grow Joy. Fashion/Style is the third most popular category on Pinterest and the second most repinned category on the social sharing site. If that isn’t enough convince you that you …

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My manufacturing nightmare: why a good sample is so important for a fashion product

Posted on October 17, 2012 by jane

I knew I was missing business. My shop was really booming, the holidays were fast approaching, and my boutique was low on inventory. I always hated it when I KNEW I could sell more if I just had the right …

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Bridal designer has a store that wants an exclusive — what to do?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jane

I received a great question from a reader and I thought it would help other designers out there so here goes… Q: “I am a brand new bridal designer.  I am in talks with my first boutique.  She wants an …

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What NOT to say to a retail buyer

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jane

The other day I did a Webinar about how to talk to a retail buyer – including the script you can use (want them? check it out below). I got a bunch of great responses (thanks, guys) and also a …

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2 new dates announced Fall 2012 – Chicago Manufacturing Tour

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jane

Hi Everyone, Just a quick update that the Manufacturing Tour is baaaaack! We sold out all four tours last spring and we are only offering 2 tours for the rest of 2012. Two dates available: Monday, September 24, 2012: Sold …

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