Today's episode is a LIVE coaching session with Stephanie of Stephanie Davis Designs. She sent me a really good question and I thought it would help all of you who are trying to start a business

After listening to the "6 Things New Clothing Designers Need to Know Before They Start a Business" and hearing the mistake "if you're sewing, you're not selling", Stephanie was feeling a bit worried and she send us a DM on Instagram.

After hearing Stephanie's call for help, I had to talk to her one-on-one in an #AskJane LIVE coaching episode.

Today I talk to Stephanie about...

• What her DREAM business would look like
• Determining Stephanie's highest margin items
• Determining her best sellers in terms of dollar value (not units)
• Outsourcing more so she can spend more time on sales - plus keep her body healthy
• What 3 tweaks she's going to make this month to start making more money

Have a listen...

https://fashionbrainacademy.com/stephanie

"THIS could put me out of business."

That's what I said every time each of the 5 things I share today happened in my business.

Sometimes I really, really wanted to quit. 

Like the time my store was burglarized and half the merchandise was stolen.

I almost quit. 

I cried like a baby. 

It totally sucked. 

Crazy things happen, and your business can still thrive.

I think this episode will help you learn some things that will save you a CRAPTON of trouble!

BTW, this is the first in a new series called "Her Startup Story".  Do you have a great story of how you started? Reach out and let us know! brain@fashionbrainacademy.com, @janehamillchi in IG.

Show Notes and you can watch this content in VIDEO format at this link: 

https://fashionbrainacademy.com/5fails/

I could fill a book with all the mistakes I made with my fashion business. A War and Peace sized book.

In today's podcast (plus video option), I've narrowed it down to the top 6 startup mistakes to avoid. I'm pretty sure I've made them all.

I've also gathered some honest advice from other designers about what they wish they knew when they started & I'm including screenshots back on the blog.

Today's podcast is going to be a little different. I'll talk about a few different things including Mansplaining, I'll also talk about Chad, Meghan Markle's 40th birthday initiative, bait and switch marketing (sorta)

I'm going to warn you, this is going to be a bit of a rant. If you have little kids around, use your headphones.

I've had multiple experiences of men "mansplaining" this week.

Show Notes:

https://fashionbrainacademy.com/mansplaining/