Episode 54: How to Nail Your First Bulk Manufacturing Order (Without Losing Money)

Have you ever placed your first bulk order and wondered if you were doing it right?In this episode, Erin and Jackie break down what it really means to “nail” your first production run — and why it’s not about going big, moving fast, or maximizing profit right out of the gate.Instead, your first bulk order should be treated as a test-and-learn phase — one that validates your product, your factory, your customer, and your entire business model before you scale.From sampling mistakes to inventory overload, margin missteps to missed quality checks, they walk through exactly how to approach your first order in a way that protects your cash, builds confidence, and sets you up for long-term success.If you’re about to place your first PO (or thinking about it), this episode will save you time, money, and a lot of stress.