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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 podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want.

Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who’ve ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)

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206: How Do You Offer Sourcing As A Fashion Freelancer? Mar 25, 2024

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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 thorough due diligence to ensure the best possible outcomes. You'll gain a deep understanding of the strategic and relational elements involved in successful sourcing, making this episode a must-listen for anyone in the fashion world.

Resources:
SFF156: Jay Arbetman How to Source Fabrics for Your Freelance Clients

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205: How to Become a Fashion Virtual Assistant (VA) Mar 18, 2024

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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 soft skills like organization, a knack for creativity, and, oh yes, being a little tech-savvy!

So if you have what it takes, you can thrive as a fashion virtual assistant and start earning while you develop your fashion design skills.

About Aubree:
Aubree Malick is a boy mom, former teacher, virtual assistant coach, and host of the Freelancer to CEO podcast. Through her podcast and programs, she helps overworked and underpaid moms and (soon-to-be former) teachers experience the freedom and joy that comes from designing a freelancing business with the skills they already have. After taking her own leap of faith four years ago and replacing her teaching income within two months, she became passionate about helping other women start and grow their own businesses to 5K+ months from home and has been featured in Business Insider and Yahoo! Finance.

Connect with Aubree:
Visit their website: aubreemalick.com

Email at: hello@aubreemalick.com

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Listen to Aubree's Podcast Freelancer to the CEO

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204: How This Freelance Fashion Designer from India Landed a Gig with WGSN Mar 11, 2024

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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 presence in India and lack of a head office in her home country. She has also faced familiar mindset issues that can hold us back, which led her to low-paying clients and work she grew to hate. In this podcast episode, you can listen to the strategies she implemented to change the trajectory of her career which enabled her to outsource work, increase her rates, and secure higher-paying projects. You will also learn about the challenges and triumphs Harshini faced as she navigated motherhood, low self-esteem, and learning her worth in a competitive industry.

About Harshini:
Harshini is a womenswear designer and trend consultant with 7 years of industry experience. She's worked with big names like Zara, French Connection UK, Yamaha, and WGSN. With a postgraduate degree from the London College of Fashion, she enjoys creating cool casual wear for women, especially in the resort wear niche.

Offering everything from initial concepts to pre-production, Harshini's helping small to mid-sized women's resort wear brands thrive. With her sharp eye for style and a knack for understanding what people want, she's making brands stand out and connect with their audiences effortlessly.

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203: How to Make Consistent Income as a Freelance Fashion Designer Mar 04, 2024

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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 into action today.

Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcast Episode with Hillary Glenn - How to Build Your Career as a Contract Fashion Designer (and work from home)

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202: How to Build Your Freelance Career on LinkedIn While Learning CLO 3D Feb 26, 2024

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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 line.

Tune in as we talk about specific strategies to pull this off (and it works for any fashion design niche). By building a strong network, sharing your learning process, and engaging with others in your industry, you can confidently secure trial projects to refine your skills. So, go ahead and put yourself out there and make meaningful connections!

Mentioned in this Episode:
If you're going to do LinkedIn, I literally think you'd be CRAZY not to take this course. Full disclaimer, it's an affiliate link, but I would recommend it 100000% either way: https://learn.justinwelsh.me/a/2147505019/Vq8CxAWV

About Sharon Hay:
Sharon has been working as a professional digital design and UX project manager for 15 years, and has worked with some of the top tech firms and retailers in Silicon Valley! However, she's always been passionate about both technology and fashion. That's why she decided to follow her heart and redirect her career to a path that truly fuels her passion while promoting sustainability. She became a Clo3D master, specializing in providing virtual fashion design solutions, utilizing her past fashion experience.

Connect with Sharon:

Visit their website: www.retailbrandlab.com

Email at: sharonhay@me.com

Connect on Linkedin

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201: You DON'T Need Another Time Management Tool: The REAL Reason You're Procrastinating Feb 19, 2024

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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.

Mentioned in this Episode:
EFT Tapping with Brad Yates

About Grace Brodeur:
While getting her Master of Science and working in consulting, Grace experienced ongoing procrastination, deadline crunches, fear, overwhelm, and overthinking that kept her stuck. She could not find comprehensive training that achieved permanent solutions, so she decided to create it herself.
Grace is a trauma-informed performance coach who has built a community of over 250,000 individuals. She has blended her mastery of 5 modalities with her unique experience of working with 500+ procrastinators to deliver efficient programs that address the root cause of self-sabotaging patterns.

Connect with Grace:
Visit her website
Email her at: support@gracebrodeur.com
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200: How This Freelance Fashion Designer & Mom From Brazil Learned English & Built Her Business in the Cracks of the Day Feb 12, 2024

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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 working part-time, then you'll love this episode of Fashion Designers Get Paid. Hear how she did it and how you can too!

About Andressa Iop:
Andressa is an exceptional fashion and textile designer with over ten years of experience in the kidswear industry. She specializes in bringing seasonal collections to life, from the initial concept to the final product. Her passion for her work is evident in every detail of her designs, and she offers her expertise to startups and mid-sized brands in need of guidance in various areas of product development. With Andressa's help, brands can create beautiful, high-quality clothing that will inspire and delight parents and children alike.

Connect with Andressa:

Email at: dressaiop@gmail.com

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199: Pros & Cons of Freelancing in Fashion: Is it Worth It? Feb 05, 2024

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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!

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198 | Q&A: I'm Scared of Rejection Jan 29, 2024

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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 reframe your mindset to let go of some of that fear and start making progress in your freelance business.

About Anne:
Anne is a womenswear designer who is focused on inclusive and sustainable fashion. She is experienced in the whole design process from brainstorming a new collection to product development. She has worked part-time in customer service and previously experienced the challenges of the fashion industry job market, finding it to be toxic and undervaluing. Despite her fears and hesitations, Anne is determined to break free from this mold and elevate her freelance career.

Connect with Anne:
Email at:annebenschop@hotmail.com
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197: How to Sell Yourself As A Freelance Fashion Designer (without feeling gross) Jan 22, 2024

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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 the sales conversation. Get ready to level up your sales game and leave your clients saying "yes" in style!

About Nikki Rausch:
CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”.
With 25+ years of selling experience, entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. Nikki has written 3 books, all available on Amazon. And she has a podcast called Sales Maven which you can find on your favorite podcast platform.

Nikki is a sales professional who believes in teaching others to be strategic and genuine in their own unique ways. She provides structure and guidance for sales conversations, while also emphasizing the importance of authenticity and organic communication. Nikki's approach is about giving people the tools to be successful in sales, rather than imposing her own style on them. She believes in the power of individuality and finding a balance between structure and personal expression in sales.

Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcast Episode 181: The Secret to Get New Clients on Autopilot for Your Freelance Fashion Design Business

Connect with Nikki:

Visit their website: https://yoursalesmaven.com

Email at: nikki@yoursalesmaven.com

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Connect on Linkedin
Free Mastering The Sales Conversation Training: https://yoursalesmaven.com/fashion

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