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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for action ...
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Funny, moving and insightful conversations with leading creative and business leaders from the world of Fashion, Culture and Design. Simon and his guests address current affairs, creativity and assorted topics far outside their own careers. Always looking for provocative ideas you can actually do something with, the Fashion Culture Design podcasts are inspired by the Unconference of the same name. Hosted by: Simon Collins
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Is making beautiful jewelry your passion, yet you struggle to juggle the business side of your brand? Find out what makes an independent brand truly remarkable and profitable to stand out from your competition. Tune in to Thrive by Design with host, Tracy Matthews. She’s an award winning jewelry designer, Chief Visionary Officer of Flourish & Thrive Academy and Champion for Visionaries at Creatives Rule the World. More importantly, she’s been in your shoes and loves to share her experiences, ...
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Is your jewelry business really just an expensive hobby right now? If you have to make jewelry, but you also have to make it a viable business, today’s episode of the Thrive by Design podcast is for you. Erin Kandoll quit her jewelry business just as the pandemic was starting, because she didn’t think it would ever be able to support her family. Sh…
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Success can be temporary. It can dry up if you're not prepared. There one day and *POOF* gone the next. That's exactly what happened to my guest in today's episode, Louise Ryan, a freelance footwear trend consultant. She had a stable freelance income for a while but eventually, it dried up leaving her looking for answers. She turned to my flagship …
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There are times in your jewelry business where you might have to take a hard pivot to get what you really want. That’s where Antoinette Elizabeth found herself last year, and today on Episode #469 of the Thrive by Design podcast, she shares how she navigated that incredibly tough crossroads in her business. When a huge storm cut off tourism to Anto…
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Is freelancing in fashion actually as good as it sounds? From the promises of freedom to the ideas of total flexibility, it can be easy to get swept up in the "dream". There's a lot of positives when it comes to freelancing, but that doesn't mean that you don't have to put in hard work to achieve your freelancing dreams. In this episode, Kate Knigh…
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When was the last time you added 50, 100 or 200 new subscribers to your email list? It might not be intuitive, but every festival, trunk show and trade show you sell at is a goldmine for growing your online sales. And if you have no idea how you would pull those kinds of numbers at a live event, buckle up. Alex Boxall, from Alex Kathlyn Accessories…
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Are you struggling to figure out your fashion design freelance rate? Do you find it challenging to determine how much to charge for your fashion design services? That's because no one openly wants to talk about rates or money. In this episode, I break that silence in the industry by sharing real-life strategies that I've used in my own career and e…
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What would life be like if 80% of your customers came back to buy from your website again… and again… and again? It might sound crazy, but it’s possible! This week on the show we have our Head Coach, the fabulous Chelsea Farmer of HorseFeathers Gifts, here to teach you exactly how she does it. Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover: Why return custom…
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Sourcing in your freelance fashion career is a lot like matchmaking! You want to make good connections that align well with your client's brand. You can build a great career by thinking strategically and approaching sourcing with care. Once you identify that sourcing isn't just about finding products or services; it's about creating valuable connec…
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Want the best 2024 strategies to drive more traffic to your website and sell more online? I’m sharing a bunch of super valuable data and statistics with you that prove how powerful online sales still are when growing your jewelry company (and that show you where to focus your efforts). I also walk you through how to holistically think about all of …
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If you're new to the fashion industry or unsure of your skills but want to start as a freelancer, you may consider being a fashion virtual assistant (VA) and earning while you learn. Find out how you can transform your soft skills into hard cash. You don't need to be a super tech genius to work as a virtual assistant in the fashion industry; basic …
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How do you life-proof, recession-proof, and algorithm-proof your jewelry business? Raise your hand if you’re overly reliant on Instagram or Facebook to make sales, and you notice anytime the algorithm shifts or something changes that you see a dip in sales. If that’s the case, it’s time to think a little bit differently about these platforms. We do…
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Knowing how to add value to your clients without sacrificing your mental health is a lesson many freelance fashion designers learn on their freelancing journey. It's all too easy to listen to self-doubt and let imposter syndrome creep in which ultimately will lead to resentment, burnout, or missing out on huge opportunities. So how can you land fre…
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Do you know how to use packaging to increase your product’s perceived value and bring customers back again and again? To make more money and attract more customers, you need a strong brand - and a strong brand is centered around strong packaging design! I interview Kelley Kempe who is the branding and packaging genius behind Hidden Path Creative - …
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Let's talk about two easy but often overlooked strategies to avoid the freelancing roller coaster of making $3,000 1 month and a $100 the next, and you're left wondering where your next fashion design is project coming from. By implementing these practical strategies in this episode of Fashion Designers Get Paid, you'll position yourself as the kin…
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How do you know that you’re using your strengths and challenges and those of the people you bring into your company to support your business’ growth and success? If you’ve ever wondered how the people you surround yourself with can optimize your growth instead of hinder it, then you need to use this assessment! I interview Enneagram expert Hillarie…
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Want to kickstart your freelance career while learning a new industry skill, like Clo3D? In this Fashion Designers Get Paid episode, we hear a clip from a strategy session with fashion designer Sharon Hay, who's breaking into fashion from the tech industry and learning Clo3D. So, how can you build your network and line up clients while still learni…
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What if you’re not attracting the right customers? If the people walking up to you or meeting you online aren’t your ideal customers, it’s important to understand how to reel those dream ones in. Because if you’re in a sea of the wrong customers and trying to sell to those people, your messaging and everything you’re doing won’t land with them. In …
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Ever feel like one of the biggest roadblocks in your fashion design career is procrastination? If you find yourself reaching for the newest or trendy technology hoping to finally find your holy grail for staying on task (spoiler alert: it wasn't it), then this episode has your name written all over it! I talk with Grace Brodeur who specializes in h…
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Today we’re talking about the power of live events and how impactful they are for growing your small business! For years, one of my favorite things to do was host events at Flourish and Thrive Academy because of the life-long relationships I made! That’s how some of my best connections and friendships were formed! I haven’t been so excited about a …
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What if you had to completely restart your fashion career? And what if you were also faced with a lot of barriers? That's exactly what this fashion designer, mom of two, and my guest, Andressa Iop, faced when she moved from Brazil to the U.S. Between learning a new language, juggling the hectic schedule of motherhood, and everything else, she found…
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We’re diving into some incredibly important topics about ethical and sustainable jewelry production, making, and sourcing! This is a hot topic that everyone wants to talk about and learn about, so we’re also going to explore the Ethical Metalsmiths Organization. I’ve been on their advisory board for a couple of years, and I just love what they’re d…
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Is freelancing in fashion worth it? If you've ever wondered about being a freelance fashion designer (or PD, TD, patternmaker, etc!) then this episode will shine some light on the pros and cons of freelancing in fashion. Let's get super clear on what true remote freelancing means so then we can pull back the curtain to reveal all the good and bad t…
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Are you thinking about starting a jewelry business in retirement or have been making jewelry but haven’t gotten serious about selling it to your dream customers? Then today is for you! If you’re interested in learning about how you can make traction in your sixties, seventies, and beyond, you’re going to love this episode. Prepare to meet total bad…
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What if you could just drop a jewelry collection and make $10k in 2 days because you followed a step-by-step roadmap? If that’s a goal of yours, listen to this episode where I interview one of my students, Nicole Burch, who shares her strategy and how she started crafting $10k days for her jewelry business! The mother of a special needs son, a Reik…
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Rejection doesn't have to be synonymous with failure. The truth is, there will always be rejection in your fashion design career and that can be scary (and totally normal!). But whether you hear a yes or no shouldn't be what determines your success. In this episode, I talk with Anne Benschop about the fear of rejection and the impact that can have …
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