Bästa Fashion Designer podcaster (2024)

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243: $0 to $6500: How this Design Director Landed Big Clients in Her First Month Freelancing 47:00

13d ago47:00

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Freelancing in fashion might seem risky, but what if it didn’t have to be? You could replace or even exceed your corporate salary in just one month. In this episode, we will share how Aiden got noticed on Upwork, even without ratings. You’ll learn the negotiation tips that helped her turn a $2,000 offer into a $5,000 win. Aiden will also explain ho…

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244: Sourcing Secrets: How to Find the Perfect Factory and Avoid Expensive Mistakes 46:07

6d ago46:07

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Walking into a tradeshow with no idea where to start can be intimidating! As a freelancer, having a plan of action for the next fashion trade show you attend can make all the difference. In this episode, I talk live with Andreu David, the Vice President of Sourcing at MAGIC, to get insights from an industry expert on how to make the most of a trade…

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242: I Paid $10 for a Tech Pack—and You Won't Believe What Happened 10:30

20d ago10:30

10:30

How do you compete with low prices on Upwork? Is a bargain the only thing clients will look for? I did an experiment and hired 5 freelancers at 5 different price points to see what you get for a tech pack at each level. The results are shocking and entertaining. Stick with me as I walk through the results, explaining why these low-priced options ca…

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241: Should You Have Set Package Rates as A Freelance Fashion Designer? 16:53

27d ago16:53

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Starting with set package rates might feel tempting, but it’s like trying to sew a wedding dress on your first try—it’s better to start small and build up your skills. In today's episode, I'll share a better strategy for finding your pricing sweet spot and how to handle those tricky conversations when clients think your rates are too high. We'll un…

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240: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Landed a $15k Project on LinkedIn 53:30

1M ago53:30

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Ever had a client respond with, "Wow, that's a bit steep"? If you’re charging you're worth, you’ve probably seen that reaction before. But there are some easy ways to help clients get on board with your deserved rates. Take Alison Pickthorn, for instance. She’s a student in my hands-on coaching program, Fast Track Turbo, and she just landed a $15,0…

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239: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 2 29:11

1M ago29:11

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This is Part 2 of my interview with Jonathan Stark. If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money on the table in your freelance fashion design biz. In this episode, business coach Jonathan Stark talks about value-based pricing. He shares his journey from charging by the hour to adopting a pricing strategy focusing on what cli…

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238: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 1 46:08

2M ago46:08

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If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money on the table in your freelance fashion design biz. In this episode, business coach Jonathan Stark talks about value-based pricing. He shares his journey from charging by the hour to adopting a pricing strategy focusing on what clients truly value. From aligning services with client…

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237: How Her 'Viral' LinkedIn Post Turned Into An Amazing Freelance Client 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Can a LinkedIn post really transform your freelance fashion design career? In today's episode, I talk with fashion designer Fernanda Martinelli about how one Linkedin post took off and helped land her a client! We discuss the strategies for leveraging a popular post and how to turn new leads into dream clients. Find out how she builds meaningful cl…

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236: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Broke Into A Brand New Category (after corporate burnout) 52:28

2M ago52:28

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Are you scared of getting scammed from factories? Here are the red flags you should look out for. Natalie is a corporate fashion designer turned freelance after some major burnout and the pandemic. In this episode, she talks about things like how she got her clients, some sourcing red flags to look out for, how she sets her prices, and so much more…

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235: What If A Brand Says You're Too Expensive? Here's How You Still Get the Client 27:42

2M ago27:42

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What do you do when the brand says you're too expensive but you know you're the right person for the gig? That's exactly what one of my FAST Track Turbo students, Allison Pickthorn experienced! We worked out her pricing strategy and with some savvy negotiation, she landed a $15,000 project! We break down all the strategies and mindset shifts that e…

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234: How She Started A Fashion Design Agency (in 2 years) 46:00

3M ago46:00

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How do you go from fashion freelancer to owning a design agency? We're breaking it down in today's episode with guest Lindsay Kondel who did exactly that! In our chat, she shares her journey, from starting out as a head designer at an activewear label to leveraging Instagram and networking to build her agency. Also find out why collaboration trumps…

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233: Are You A Freelancer Or An Entrepreneur? Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

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What if you could break the feast or famine freelance cycle with one simple mindset shift? I talked with Kyle Kushner, a coach for freelance and entrepreneurial creatives, and we had some very interesting discussions around this topic and much more. Kyle opens up about overcoming self-doubt and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. He talks about h…

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232: Why This Freelance Fashion Designer Is Turning Down $120k+ Job Offers 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Curious about turning freelancing into a stable career? It's possible with the help of these secrets on pricing, Upwork strategies, and LinkedIn hacks with today's guest, Rachel Kranick. She shares real talk on ghosted clients, work-life balance, and leveraging her previous experience. Plus, get tips on staying financially savvy and embracing the f…

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231: How to Get Work from Old Coworkers (without being annoying) 10:34

3M ago10:34

10:34

What if getting new projects was as easy as sending a quick catch-up message? You've got a hidden goldmine in your network, and today we talk about how to tap into those connections without feeling awkward or annoying. This clip is from a strategy session with one of my FAST students, Daniella Kahle, where we talk about the simple strategies you ca…

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230: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 2) 55:46

3M ago55:46

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Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi - part 2! One of our FAST students approached with the idea of interviewing Heidi and they talk about naysayers, email etiquette, and the hurdles of scaling a business. We tackled the reality of failures and why resilience is key. We also shared candid stories about hiring struggles a…

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229: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 1) 43:45

4M ago43:45

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Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi! One of our FAST students approached with the idea of interviewing Heidi. We talk about the highs and lows of running an online business, from epic launch events to the emotional rollercoasters that come with it. You'll hear about my transition from freelancing to a successful online …

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228: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Built A MILLION Dollar Design Agency 59:06

4M ago59:06

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If you want to scale your freelance fashion design business, there are three strategies you need to know. Everyone's path can look different but Connie Bourgeois turned her side-gig freelance biz into a million-dollar agency in four short years. With the right strategies and hard work, you can grow your fashion design business, too. And if it all s…

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227: How to Get Freelance Clients from A Factory 13:26

4M ago13:26

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Building relationships even when you don't need that connection immediately is super important for your freelance career. There are easy strategies to start building relationships with factories or suppliers before you need to work with them. Not only will this help you be prepared, but that factory could also send clients to you. We have several s…

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226: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Landed 140 Style Project on UpWork 48:00

4M ago48:00

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With the right foundation and strategies, you can find massive projects on Upwork! No, really. Upwork may have its cons (just like any freelancing platform), but today I'm talking with Katrina Martin who made the transition from corporate to freelancing and landed an amazing gig from Upwork. We're talking a massive 140-style project! Not only did s…

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225: How to Make More Money As A Freelance Fashion Designer 6:36

5M ago6:36

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Pricing pitfalls are some of the easiest to fall into when it comes to freelancing in fashion. Are you pricing your freelance fashion design services right? There's a lot to consider like whether you should price hourly or value-based, or how to handle scope creep. And don't worry, everyone messes up their pricing at least once! This episode breaks…

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224: Panic Attacks & Imposter Syndrome: How this Freelance Fashion Designer is Coping 56:51

5M ago56:51

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Ever feel like fate has a crazy twist in store for you? Courtney Osborn sure did, especially when she got fired the same day she signed up for a webinar about freelancing. Delving into her journey from a toxic corporate job to launching her own fashion freelancing business, Courtney shares how she battled through emotional abuse, HR letdowns, and p…

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223: How this Freelance Patternmaker Quickly Landed 3 New Clients 45:12

5M ago45:12

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Networking is thrown around a lot in the freelance world. But how important is it really? The truth is, if you want more fashion freelance clients, it's ultimately a relationship game. And that is exactly how Ana Guerrero quickly got 3 new clients. They were all from industry connections, specifically from other freelancers she had built relationsh…

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222: Q&A What to Do When Projects Take More Time Than You Bid 14:30

5M ago14:30

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Is scope creep devouring your profits and your freelance pricing sabotaging your success? Even seasoned freelance fashion designers can struggle with project-based pricing! Experience doesn't make you immune to scope creep and pricing pitfalls. Let's dig into the challenges of project-based pricing and how to ensure your projects don’t go over scop…

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221: Why This Fashion Designer Said Buh-Bye to Corporate and Went All In on Freelancing 49:22

6M ago49:22

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There's one door to a corporate fashion job, but freelancing has countless doors waiting for you! But making the switch can leave you with lots of questions. Like, when is it time to decide to switch? How do you keep from giving up? Why it's time to go all-in on freelancing? What benefits are there to being on the struggle bus? Whether you're new t…

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220: How this Mom Built Her Freelance Fashion Design Business (through major rejection and shame) 1:10:29

6M ago1:10:29

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Ever been caught in one of those vicious circles that looks a little bit like this: need a job to get money, but need time for a job, but need money to have time? If you're a parent who's trying to freelance, you may have found yourself in this exact struggle. Jacqueline is a mother and needed daycare to allow her the time she needed to devote to h…

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243: $0 to $6500: How this Design Director Landed Big Clients in Her First Month Freelancing 47:00

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244: Sourcing Secrets: How to Find the Perfect Factory and Avoid Expensive Mistakes 46:07

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242: I Paid $10 for a Tech Pack—and You Won't Believe What Happened 10:30

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241: Should You Have Set Package Rates as A Freelance Fashion Designer? 16:53

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240: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Landed a $15k Project on LinkedIn 53:30

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239: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 2 29:11

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238: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 1 46:08

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237: How Her 'Viral' LinkedIn Post Turned Into An Amazing Freelance Client 58:59

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236: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Broke Into A Brand New Category (after corporate burnout) 52:28

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235: What If A Brand Says You're Too Expensive? Here's How You Still Get the Client 27:42

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234: How She Started A Fashion Design Agency (in 2 years) 46:00

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233: Are You A Freelancer Or An Entrepreneur? Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think 1:05:48

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232: Why This Freelance Fashion Designer Is Turning Down $120k+ Job Offers 1:02:45

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231: How to Get Work from Old Coworkers (without being annoying) 10:34

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230: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 2) 55:46

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229: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 1) 43:45

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228: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Built A MILLION Dollar Design Agency 59:06

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227: How to Get Freelance Clients from A Factory 13:26

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226: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Landed 140 Style Project on UpWork 48:00

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225: How to Make More Money As A Freelance Fashion Designer 6:36

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224: Panic Attacks & Imposter Syndrome: How this Freelance Fashion Designer is Coping 56:51

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223: How this Freelance Patternmaker Quickly Landed 3 New Clients 45:12

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222: Q&A What to Do When Projects Take More Time Than You Bid 14:30

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221: Why This Fashion Designer Said Buh-Bye to Corporate and Went All In on Freelancing 49:22

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220: How this Mom Built Her Freelance Fashion Design Business (through major rejection and shame) 1:10:29

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