Want to make today your make BETCH?! Seriously - I've been testing out a new morning routine and I gotta tell ya… I might look the same… but I am a completely 100% it’s-a-flippin’-miracle new person. This is working GREAT for me and I’m getting so much more accomplished. 

I’ve tweaked my SIMPLE morning routine so I now have time & focus for my most important work -- and then time for meditation, exercise, and self-care — totally guilt free!

xo - Jane

Credit: This morning routine is something I learned from @realcraigballantyne but in all honesty, I didn’t read his book (though I bought it). I watched a few of his videos, and the "work first" part of what I’m doing is a version of what he teaches.

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I have a habit of ordering books online and promptly NOT reading them. I want to read them, I plan on it, but I don't always do it. 

The 5 books I recommend in this episode I have read cover to cover and I believe every clothing, fashion, or acccessories designer would benefit from.

• 1 that's just for fun -- for anyone who loves fashion and/or old-school NYC stories (I've given it to dozens of clients over the years)

• 2 for sewn product expertise, manufacturing truths & resources

• 1 that's an HONEST journey of a very successful designer and the BS she had to put up wit

• And the last one is for every entrepreneurs on the planet. This one will save you a crapload of frustration - especially for those of us designer/maker types. 

Links to all books back on the blog: 
https://fashionbrainacademy.com/5books1

Our best selling course: Create a profitable clothing or accessoreis line -
https://fashionbrainacademy.com/launch/

Today we cover what NOT to do with your clothing, accessories, or jewelry business. There's so much advice out there about starting a growing a fashion business and a lot of it is outdated and unrealistic. 

We discuss: 

• are fashion shows a waste of time and money or good for getting exposure?
• designing for seasons & sticking to a fashion calendar
• how some fashion designers are actually planning for your products to become obsolete quickly
• creating full fashion collections vs. dropping new products when you want to
• professional, slick photoshoots vs. user generated content & customer pics
• carrying inventory and finding customers to buy it

**This topic was inspired by Steve Chou of "My Wife Quit Her Job" and his episode about Outdated Ecommerce Tips. Thanks, Steve!

In this episode, I share 5 things I did right with my clothing line and 5 things I did wrong. 

I made so many mistakes, and yet my business was still profitable. I'm quite embarrassed about some of the things I reveal in this episode but my goal is to be really honest with you, so here goes. 

In this episode: 

• The embarrassing mantra I posted on my fridge for all to see
• No safety net and no plan B - a good thing or a bad thing?
• Selling to upper middle class white chicks (with hella body issues) and how they differ from other groups of women 
• Losing focus, copying others (*cringe), and needing help I refused to ask for
• If I started over again today, what I'd definitely NOT do

In our best-selling online class, you can learn how to set up a profitable clothing or accessories buisness: 

https://fashionbrainacademy.com/launch/

Show Notes & Links: 

https://fashionbrainacademy.com/why/

Why do so many creative entrepreneurs struggle to sell their products? When I first started my clothing line, I really did think that people would just FIND me and my products. If the product is good, people will notice, right? Bwaaahaaaahaaaa. 

Selling often FEELS hard but it doesn't have to. Today you'll learn 2 simple things you can start doing immediately to make selling ten times easier. 

The course mentioned for apparel and accessories designers: 
https://fashionbrainacademy.com/launch

Show Notes: 
https://fashionbrainacademy.com/hard/