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Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers, textile designer and beyond) who want more flexibility in their career while still doing work they love. You"ll learn how to build a freelance fashion business, so you can do the work you love 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

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227: How to Get Freelance Clients from A Factory

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2024/08/19

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 students in FAST who get clients from factories. In this episode, you'll get to hear a clip from a strategy session I had with Marco who

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226: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Landed 140...

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2024/08/12

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 she land the gig, she also negotiated a price that was higher than the set budget!Knowing the right strategies to stand out in a saturated

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44:05

217: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Doubled Her...

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2024/06/10

Get the eviction notice ready for the imposter syndrome that's moved in! Imposter syndrome is something so many freelance fashion designers struggle with in their careers. Amanda Thome was one of them but figured out how to kick it to the curb and double her rates...with an existing client! We talk about the importance of a supportive community, her struggle with imposter syndrome, and her motivation after sending her biggest invoice yet!If you wanna increase your rates or you just need

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55:56

216: What 3D Fashion Design Software Is the Best?...

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2024/06/03

Ever wondered why some fashion brands are slow to adopt 3D software? My guest, Sylwia breaks it down, sharing real-world challenges and successes, like delivering the perfect collection to an Australian client in real-time. She also stresses the need for optimization and understanding polygons to make 3D design cost-effective and efficient. Whether you're a freelancer or part of a small team, learning these skills can set you apart in the competitive fashion landscape. Tune in and get

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215: What Is A Freelance Fashion Consultant?

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2024/05/27

What exactly is a fashion consultant? How is it different from a freelance fashion designer?Find out in this episode as I break down the differences, similarities, and offer some insight into being a freelance fashion consultant. From networking tips to the importance of industry connections, this episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to carve out a niche in the fashion consultancy realm. If you've been considering a shift towards consulting or want to enhance your freelance services

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20:15

214: How CLO3D "Saved" This Fashion Designer

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2024/05/20

Are unsustainable practices in the fashion industry leaving you fed up and ready to jump ship? You're not alone but leaving the industry isn't the only option! A talented fashion designer, Jade Wei, felt the same way in her fashion career. Feeling stuck in traditional, wasteful practices, Jade embraced new technology, starting with Adobe Illustrator and eventually mastering CLO 3D. This journey reignited her passion, showing how stepping out of your comfort zone and adopting innovative

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50:42

213: How This Freelancer Built a Fashion...

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2024/05/13

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade...but what about when life gives you a job loss? Or even a pandemic?Is it even possible to turn a job loss (especially during the pandemic) into a thriving startup in the fashion industry? Yep! My guest, Krystal Lewis, shares exactly how she turned her personal and professional challenges into launching her own fashion business. It's a raw look at the ups and downs of becoming your own boss in a tough industry.As a fashion designer, there's

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212: How She 3x'd Her Freelance Income with LinkedIn

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2024/05/06

Need More Clients? Learn how to use LinkedIn to create endless opportunities and grow your freelance fashion design business!We're not just talking theory; my guest, Emily Court, is living proof that the right strategies on LinkedIn can lead to tangible success. Learn how she transformed her online interactions into a thriving career, tripling her income in less than a year. Plus, get a peek into how regular yet thoughtful engagements and high-quality content can draw the right crowd to

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209: From £4k to £12k A Month: How this Freelance...

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2024/04/15

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 program FAST and shares how she redesigned her freelance fashion career and essentially tripled her income. Even with all the strategies at

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58:16

208: The REAL Truth About Being a Freelance Fashion...

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2024/04/08

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 Knight opens up to share some amazing wins but also gives a realistic perspective of the ups and downs in freelancing. We also talk about pricing

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207: 3 Ways to Calculate Your Freelance Rates for...

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2024/04/01

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 examples from real successful fashion freelancers for setting rates. If charging hourly, by day, or per project has you scratching your head,

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206: How Do You Offer Sourcing As A Fashion Freelancer?

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2024/03/25

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

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202: How to Build Your Freelance Career on LinkedIn...

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2024/02/26

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

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201: You DON'T Need Another Time Management Tool: The...

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2024/02/19

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

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200: How This Freelance Fashion Designer & Mom From...

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2024/02/12

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

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199: Pros & Cons of Freelancing in Fashion: Is it...

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2024/02/05

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 that comes with it. Is freelancing really worth it? Tune in to find out!Sick of being tied to a desk and want more freedom in your day, snag my

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198 | Q&A: I'm Scared of Rejection

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2024/01/29

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

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197: How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion...

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2024/01/22

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

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196: How This Freelancer Does Sourcing & Product...

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2024/01/15

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

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195: Fashion Sourcing Trade Show Tips for Freelancers...

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2024/01/08

Should freelance fashion designers attend a sourcing trade show?Let's go straight to the source with the vice president of the largest sourcing trade show in North America to get the answer and insider tips to make the most of your trade show experience. Andreu David is the vice president of Sourcing at Magic is here to help find the perfect vendors and suppliers for your freelance clients or your own fashion brand, And so much more.As the Vice President of SOURCING at MAGIC for Informa

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