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Make it British Podcast

Kate Hills is on a one-woman mission to save UK manufacturing. In this podcast she shines the light on British brands and manufacturers, and goes behind the scenes of their businesses. With tips, hints and tricks to help you manufacture in the UK and buy British. Never has there been a more critical time to get behind "made in Britain".

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287 - How To Sell Your Products

Make it British Podcast ·

2024/02/23

Today's episode is all about selling and sales, and how it's closely linked to product development. A lot of creative business owners say that they aren't any good at selling, so the natural tendency is to drop their prices or default back to making more products.I'm going to give you a different way of looking at sales, so that selling doesn't make you feel like a used car salesman 😉

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286 – 21 Tips for Building a Great British Brand

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2024/02/16

Hear from 21 business founders as they give their tips on starting and growing a British-made brand.These snippets were taken from 21 different guest interviews on this podcast.If you want to listen to the full episodes you can find them as follows:Ep.142 Julie Deane, Cambridge Satchel CompanyEp.076 Jack Millington, Billy TanneryEp.143 Kath Whitworth, Celtic & CoEp. 41 Paul Smithers, Halycon BlueEp 179 Rebecca J MillsEp 171 Rich Keegan & Linda Souto Maior, Usual ObjectionsEp 23 Sian Reekie,

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35:14

285 – I Never Looked at Manufacturing Anywhere Else...

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2024/02/09

On today’s episode I’m chatting with Catherine Bedford, founder of Dashel Cycle HelmetsCatherine had the idea for an innovative and stylish cycle helmet whilst watching the London 2012 Olympics. She set about creating her vision, and it took 5 years to develop and launch the Dashel helmet. All Dashel helmets are made in the UK, and in this episode Catherine talks about:How she set about developing a new and innovative product.How she found factories to then make the helmetsSome of the safety testing

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34:36

284 – Repair Is The New Cool with Thami Schweichler,...

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2024/02/02

Welcome to Episode no.284!Circularity is the buzzword on everyone's lips right now. It's no wonder, when you hear that 350,000 tonnes of clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year. Something needs to be done to stop the mass-consumption that the UK in particularly seems to be pretty bad at!The United Repair Centre, a collaboration between outdoor brand Patagonia, social enterprise Makers Unite, and the Amsterdam Economic Board, is a much needed resource for the clothing industry. And they've

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36:31

283 – Tackling Textile Waste as a Slow Fashion...

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2024/01/26

Today's guest is Lydia Bolton, a slow fashion designer tackling textile waste by upcycling unwanted fabrics and garments and turning them into one-off pieces.As well as having her own label, Lydia also teaches others how to upcycle with workshops that she runs and in her partnerships with big brands such as Lidl, Nike, Adidas and Lime bikes.We chat about:How Lydia started out in fashion and textiles and where she learnt to sew.The challenges of upcycling and making one-off pieces.Where she sources

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08:43

FAQ: Where’s The Best Place To Source Fabrics?

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2024/01/19

How to find fabrics, leathers and other raw materials for your brand, and avoid the most common mistake that many people make when sourcing fabric.FURTHER RESOURCESUK Fabric Mills on the Make it British websiteHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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06:51

FAQ: How Many Factories Should I Sample WIth?

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2024/01/18

Sampling with UK manufacturers can be quite a different ball game to sampling with manufacturers overseas. Here's why you might not want to sample with lots of different factories.FURTHER RESOURCESQuiz: Are you ready to work with a UK factory? HANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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05:25

FAQ: Do I Really Need To Provide The Factory With A...

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2024/01/17

Tempted to skip this step? Find out why that might be a bad idea, and how having a tech pack can save you money in the long run.FURTHER RESOURCESTech Pack BundleQuiz: Are you ready to work with a UK factory? HANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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05:51

FAQ: Should I Get My Manufacturer To Sign An NDA?

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2024/01/16

A Non Disclosure Agreement is a legal document you might ask a manufacturer to sign in order to protect your designs.Find out what the pros and cons are of asking a manufacturer to sign an NDA, and what the alternatives are.FURTHER RESOURCESHow to find a UK manufacturerHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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06:05

FAQ: How Do I Approach A Manufacturer?

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2024/01/15

What are the secrets to getting a response from a manufacturer when you reach out to them? I explain how to word your approach and why you might not be getting a response.FURTHER RESOURCESHow to get manufacturers to respond to your emailsHow to find a UK manufacturerWhy manufacturers aren't getting back to your emailsHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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06:42

FAQ: How Much Does It Cost To Start A Brand?

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2024/01/12

What are the main costs that you will incur to start a brand, and how can you save money by making your product in the UK?FURTHER RESOURCES25 Hidden Costs of Starting a BrandHow Much Does it Cost to Start a UK-Made Fashion Brand?How to Start a UK Made BrandHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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08:01

FAQ: How Do I Find The Right Manufacturer For My Brand?

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2024/01/11

Discover the best ways to the ideal UK manufacturers for your brand, and how to ensure that they get back to you every time.FURTHER RESOURCESMake it British Manufacturer Directory5 Steps to Finding a UK ManufacturerHow to Start a UK Made BrandHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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06:57

FAQ: Can A Manufacturer Source My Fabric For Me?

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2024/01/10

You might think that having the factory source your fabric for you sounds like the easiest option, but that's not always the case.In this episode I explain what your options are when it comes to fabric sourcing, and why many UK clothing manufacturers operate on what is known as a CMT basis.FURTHER RESOURCESCMT or Full Service Manufacturer: What's the difference?5 Steps to Finding a UK ManufacturerHow to Start a UK Made BrandHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British

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05:15

FAQ: How long does it take to launch a brand?

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2024/01/09

Find out how long on average it might take to launch a brand and what the main variables are that will affect it.FURTHER RESOURCES5 Steps to Finding a UK ManufacturerHow to Start a UK Made BrandHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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07:40

FAQ: How Do I Go From Idea To Prototype?

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2024/01/08

Discover the essential steps to turn your idea into a successful prototype.Get practical advice on how to bring your concept to life efficiently and cost-effectively and how to common pitfalls.FURTHER RESOURCES5 Steps to Finding a UK ManufacturerHow to Start a UK Made BrandHANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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05:57

272 - Happy New Year! What's coming in 2024?

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2024/01/05

Welcome to Episode 272 of the Make it British PodcastStarting off the new year with something a bit different. This episode explains everything.Looking out for my special FAQ series, starting on Monday 7th January.HANDY LINKSBritish Brand AcceleratorMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagramRate This Podcast

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271 – 3 Things I Learnt This Year

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2023/12/22

Hello and Welcome to Episode 271!As 2023 draws to a close, and for my last podcast episode of the year, I reflect back on the 3 biggest lessons that I've learnt this year.I also want to say a massive thank you to everyone that has listened to this podcast over the last 12 months. I cannot believe I am now at episode 271!The Make it British Podcast will be back on 5th January 2024.See you then!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEPlan Your Year - My annual planning workshop is the one thing you need to get your

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270 – Sustainability Insights for Small Businesses...

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2023/12/08

Welcome to episode 270!In this episode I'm chatting with the fascinating Mark Shayler about all things sustainability.Mark is the author of You Can't Make Money From a Dead Planet, he consults with businesses big and small to help them do better when it comes to their environmental footprint, and he is one of the co founders of Reasons to be Cheerful, a platform for spreading good cheer and hope in a world that can sometimes feel bereft of both.We discuss the environmental cost per wear of a

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269 – Stop Winging it & Have Your Best Year Ever!

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2023/12/01

Hello and welcome to episode 269 of the Make it British podcast!At the time of recording this we are just a month away from the start of 2024, and that can only mean one thing - time to start planning!If that idea fills you with dread, because you are a 'wing it and see' type of person, maybe next year needs to start a little differently.In this episode I give you tips on how to stop winging it and start planning.And if you need someone to hold you accountable to making that plan, I have an offer

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268 – From Start-Up to Export Champion with Laura...

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2023/11/24

Welcome to Episode 268 of the Make it British Podcast!In this episode, I am joined by Laura Ward, founder of the luxury British tennis brand Exeat.ExeatistheUK'smostexportedluxurytennisapparelbrand, andLauraherselfisthewinnerofmanyawards,includingGlobalStartupoftheYear.She'salsooneofthegovernment'sUKexportchampions,andthe brand

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