It's been a crazy week. I've been making some really big decisions for my business. We're all  trying to pivot and grow our businesses in the direction we want them to go rather than doing the things that they think they're supposed to do. That's why I've been so excited about this new coaching group List Builders.

The other day in the group, we had our monthly "Mindset Session". I want to set you up for success and mindset is a big part of the equation. In that session, we talked about The 5 Pillars of Business Success" and I want to share those with you today.

https://janehamill.com/5pillars/

Today's episode is a departure from our usual marketing & sales topics. We're diving into a topic I spent 14 years obsessing over when I owned my clothing line and boutique - apparel manufacturing.

My guest is apparel product development and manufacturing expert. Lana Hogue. I've known Lana for years and I trust her advice completely about all things manufacturing. She's the real thing.

Lana has worked in manufacturing for over 40 years and has extensive experience in sourcing, development, production, systems, and operations both in the U.S. and off-shore including Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean Basin.

She speaks Cantonese and Spanish #badass.

What we talk about (see Lana's full notes on the blog):

• What is a tech pack and do I need one?
• Which apparel products are best to be made overseas and what are appropriate for US production
• The 3 things you need to prioritize in production
• What it it was like to work at a company and see it grow - DOUBLE  in size every year for 5 years
• Why you need to build a following BEFORE you even have your product ready

Have a listen: 

https://janehamill.com/lana/ ‎

Are you making videos for you business? I hope so.

Not gonna lie...I hate making videos. But I do it for a few reasons. The main reason...

I like YOU, my clients and listeners, and I like interacting with you.

And I know video works. It increases the KLT factor (know, like, trust) that leads to increased sales.

But actually making the videos and being on camera? Not so much.

In this episode I share with you:

• the equipment I use to make videos
• best-practices that help me actually execute the darn videos
• 3 simple video "scripts" to say when you start a video so you don't feel so awkward.

If you can, I suggest you head to the blog to WATCH this content as a video. 

Show Notes and Links:

https://janehamill.com/videotips/