206: How Do You Offer Sourcing As A Fashion Freelancer?
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
3d ago
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 connections and delivering exceptional results, you can strategically start setting your clients up for success. Get ready for insights and practical tips on navigating the sourcing process, set transparent expectations with clients, and conduct thor ..read more
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205: How to Become a Fashion Virtual Assistant (VA)
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
1w ago
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 tech skills and a willingness to learn as you go are enough to get started. Tons of business owners are bogged down with tasks they can do, but do not have the time for.  The VA industry isn't just about ticking off tasks. It *thrives* on ..read more
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204: How This Freelance Fashion Designer from India Landed a Gig with WGSN
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
2w ago
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 freelance gigs from big names while overcoming challenges such as low self-esteem and even geographical constraints? It's easier than you may think! Our guest, Harshini, is a fashion designer who landed a job with WGSN despite their minimal presen ..read more
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203: How to Make Consistent Income as a Freelance Fashion Designer
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
3w ago
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 kind of freelancer that brands want to hire again and again, ultimately leading to more referrals and ongoing projects. So, if you're ready to start earning consistent income as a freelance fashion designer, hit play and start putting these strategies i ..read more
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202: How to Build Your Freelance Career on LinkedIn While Learning CLO 3D
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
1M ago
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 learning? It's not about waiting until you're an expert before putting yourself out there. Instead, it's about engaging and sharing what you're working on, starting authentic conversations, and connecting with brands who may need your services down the lin ..read more
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201: You DON'T Need Another Time Management Tool: The REAL Reason You're Procrastinating
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
1M ago
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 helping entrepreneurs overcome procrastination so they can increase their time, financial, and mental freedom.  She shares her insights on setting goals, navigating emotional blocks, and giving procrastination the well-deserved boot. Mentio ..read more
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200: How This Freelance Fashion Designer & Mom From Brazil Learned English & Built Her Business in the Cracks of the Day
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
1M ago
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 time in the cracks of her day to fit in time to rebuild her fashion career. Andressa shares more about her success and the amazing way she finds time for fashion design.  If you ever wished you could buy a new MAC or make $3k workin ..read more
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198 | Q&A: I'm Scared of Rejection
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
2M ago
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 as a freelance fashion designer.  We work on reframing her mindset to measure her success based on her actions, not others'. Don't let the fear of rejection hold you back.  Listen to this episode to learn how you can also refram ..read more
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197: How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross)
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
2M ago
Woah...did we just crack the code of sales conversations to land more freelance fashion design clients?! If you've ever felt sales conversations were scary or just need to elevate your sales game, then our guest, Nikki Rausch, is here to share her best tips and tricks to help you feel confident in your sales calls.  We talk about navigating the sales staircase framework, using the power of smart questions, and leading the conversation with finesse. Learn how to make your potential clients feel understood, tailor your offers to their needs, and even snag a free gift training on mastering t ..read more
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196: How This Freelancer Does Sourcing & Product Development for Factories (and is making bank)
Successful Fashion Designer Podcast
by Sew Heidi
2M ago
Being a freelance fashion designer means you can step outside of the norm and build a career your own way! Just like today's guest, Amanda Russo, who takes a little bit of a backward approach from what we may normally see.  She lives in Brazil and helps factories source new fashion brands and then manages the product development process.  We talk all about exactly how she got her clients, how she put together contracts and retainers to earn consistent income, and about her amazing experience inside Fast.  If that isn't enough, after just 3 short months of kickstarting her freela ..read more
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