Tag Archives: how to sell to boutiques

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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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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How I got an appointment with a head buyer of Neiman Marcus

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jane

Today’s video gives you the details about how I scored an appointment with Neiman Marcus with only ONE postcard. I’m doing this topic again because I hear SO many designers tell me they are nervous, apprehensive, unsure, even scared-as-hell, to …

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Should you do a trade show for your clothing or accessories line?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jane

Today’s question is from an accessories designer – should I do a trade show? What if I’m brand new at this? Check out Jane’s answer – click below or watch it here. Was this helpful to you? Can you share …

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Selling Your Fashion Product: B to B vs. B to C

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jane

Retail buyers don’t really care too much about your design inspiration, your process, your training etc.. What do they care about?  Watch the video now. Did you like this video? Then pass it on and click the LIKE button below! …

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Sell more of your clothing or accessories line by making it all about THEM and not YOU

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jane

Pretty much every designer I meet wants to sell more. Have you ever heard an entrepreneur say this? “I’m all set. I have all the customers I need” One of the biggest mistakes I see, and I’ve committed this deadly …

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What fashion designers need to know about the “Buy American” Trend

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jane

I was at Starbucks this morning and lo and behold, it hit me like a ton of bricks. The Buy American trend has really hit the mainstream. What used to seem like a bunch of rednecks screaming to Save Our …

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What Fashion Designers can learn from Madonna’s Super Bowl performance

Posted on February 8, 2012 by jane

I was talking with a friend yesterday about Madonna and her performance during the Super Bowl… The conversation went something like this… Hey, did you see Madonna on Sunday? Yeah, I saw it and I love Madonna…but she seemed really …

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Learn More About Selling Your Fashion Product Online – 10/25/11

Posted on October 16, 2011 by jane

Join me as I interview the co-founder of SmashingDarling, – an online Indie Fashion website. Tuesday, October 25th, 1 pm EDT – Expert Interview with Trish Ginter of SmashingDarling – FREE I’m in, SIGN ME UP! Find out the secrets …

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How To Start a Fashion Business – Overview and Schedule of the 10 week program

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jane

“How to Start a Fashion Business” 10 Week Coaching Program combines trainings (video and audio) on all the steps needed to create a new business with three 50 minute one-on–one private sessions with Jane. There is rolling admission so you …

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