Several readers have asked about working with reps in the fashion industry. Since I work don’t really work in the fashion industry (I don’t think selling souvenir t-shirts counts!), I did some research and come up with a few resources…
Tag: Fashion Brain Academy
What to Say during a Sales Presentation
Many new producers contact me for sales presentation scripts. I am a bit reluctant to supply a script as each sales presentation can be different depending on the store and buyer. What I would say to a gift shop might…
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Product Business
Starting your own product business can be fun and scary at the same time. Your first six months can be the most critical — do you have all your ducks in a row? By then, you should. So to help,…
Talking with Buyers — What to Say or Not Say
While pondering what to write in today’s article, I received an email from Jane Hamill author of Fashion Brain Academy. Her post made me laugh, so I just had to share it here as well! Jane’s article was titled “Do…
Why You Need a Customer Email List
If you have been reading my blog for very long, you know that I HIGHLY recommend that you feature your own blog (with your own web address) along with any other websites you may have on Etsy, Artfire or Meylah…
Getting Over Your Fear of Selling to Retail Stores
Fear is one of the biggest cripplers of business! Getting Over Your Fear of Selling to Retail Stores is critical if you are going to be success in the wholesale arena. When I first started selling to retail stores, I…