In the past month I have done a lot of thinking about this blog and how it has evolved and where I want to take it. In this process I went back to see where it all started. What did I say a year and a half ago when I launched this blog? Well here it is:
And that’s what this blog is. A fashion business mentorship of sorts. An
open book on how I started my business, and what it takes to run it from
wholesale to retail: fabric sourcing, sales, finances, customer service,
marketing, season planning, line sheets, photoshoots, runway shows and
beyond! I am not claiming to be an expert; I learn something new every day. But I
have experience to share with you, and a decent track record of success. So I
invite you to be my students. I will share with you all I know and I invite you
to ask questions along the way.
Welcome to The Fashion Business Mentor.
My ultimate purpose was to bring resources to designers because I was struggling to find them myself. I also knew that if I opened a dialog great things would follow. I now see on my Facebook page designers working together to share information. I held a workshop to facilitate collaborations to show designers how working together can help them grow their business. I am hosting a giveaway workshop to teach designers an effective way to grow their fan base with the right demographic that will buy from them. And I plan to teach more.
BUT! The blog is taking a new turn. It is just as important to me to showcase the amazing design out there as it is for me to share tips to help your business succeed. I will accomplish this in 2 parts:
1. I know I don't have all the tips and advice you need so I am compiling a list of resources and I am following some other blogs that I plan to collaborate with to bring you amazing content. I plan to build a community of resources to share with you.
2. I am working on ways to help your product get seen. I am launching an online magazine this fall that will feature only small independent designers in really beautiful ways. I will be working on ways to use my fan base to build exposure for brands that follow me. Through designer spotlight, flash deals on products and giveaways.
So those that have been with me the whole way. Thank you. And to those that are new, welcome to my community. A community of designers and mentors and a sharing of resources to help you succeed.
~Katie, TFBM
BUT! The blog is taking a new turn. It is just as important to me to showcase the amazing design out there as it is for me to share tips to help your business succeed. I will accomplish this in 2 parts:
1. I know I don't have all the tips and advice you need so I am compiling a list of resources and I am following some other blogs that I plan to collaborate with to bring you amazing content. I plan to build a community of resources to share with you.
2. I am working on ways to help your product get seen. I am launching an online magazine this fall that will feature only small independent designers in really beautiful ways. I will be working on ways to use my fan base to build exposure for brands that follow me. Through designer spotlight, flash deals on products and giveaways.
So those that have been with me the whole way. Thank you. And to those that are new, welcome to my community. A community of designers and mentors and a sharing of resources to help you succeed.
~Katie, TFBM